Sean Hayes

Mentioned in 22 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Appears On

SmartLess Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Episode Appearances

SmartLess · May 18, 2026

"Sting"

“Co-host; discussed personal habits and engaged in extended banter about clothing and food”

Vocal Health and Performance TechniqueSongwriting Process and Composition MethodsThe Police Band History and Breakup Strategy

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SmartLess · May 8, 2026

"Jonah Hill LIVE"

“Co-host providing commentary and questions throughout the episode”

Comedy Writing as Primary CraftCareer Trajectory in Entertainment IndustryMentorship and Industry Access

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Your Mom's House with Christina P. and Tom Segura · May 6, 2026

Is Ray J Gay? w/ Ari Shaffir | Your Mom's House Ep. 858

“Co-host of Smartless podcast; involved in guest removal and episode cutting decisions”

Comedy storytelling formats and long-form narrative structureDemographic compliment hierarchies and cultural status signalingIndependent podcast production and creative control

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SmartLess · May 4, 2026

"Colin Jost"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast conducting interview with Jost; asked questions about career decisions and education”

SNL career trajectory and institutional dynamicsWeekend Update anchor role evolution and performance anxietyComedy writing process and rejection resilience

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SmartLess · Apr 27, 2026

"Nick Kroll"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; discussed morning routines and Wordle games with guests”

Voice acting and animated character developmentNetflix scripted series production and longevityComedy writing partnerships and creative collaboration

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SmartLess · Apr 20, 2026

"Aubrey Plaza"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast conducting interview with Plaza; attended her theater opening”

Career transition from improv/sketch comedy to scripted actingScript quality as primary determinant of project successProducer role and creative control in film/television development

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SmartLess · Apr 13, 2026

"Amanda Peet"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; worked with Amanda Peet on films including 'Identity Thief' and wheelchair comedy”

Acting Career Longevity and ReinventionStage Fright and Performance Anxiety ManagementWriting for Television and Film

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SmartLess · Apr 9, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; shared theater and sex scene anecdotes during episode”

Television pilot development and FX network dealsScreenwriting and rewriting under tight deadlinesActing in sex scenes and on-set intimacy coordination

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SmartLess · Apr 6, 2026

"Stephen Colbert"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast conducting interview with Stephen Colbert”

Late-night television hosting and format evolutionSketch comedy and SNL-adjacent career pathsCareer transitions and reinvention in entertainment

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SmartLess · Mar 30, 2026

"Elle Fanning"

“Podcast co-host conducting interview; shared personal anecdotes about childhood discipline and emotional resilience”

Child actor career management and transition to adult rolesProduction company formation and creative controlSibling collaboration in entertainment

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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend · Dec 8, 2025

Will Arnett Returns

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast with Will Arnett and Jason Bateman”

Dramatic Acting TransitionStandup Comedy as Character ResearchPodcast Format and Chemistry

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SmartLess · Nov 17, 2025

"Claire Danes"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; will perform in two-hander play with Claire Danes, switching roles every four weeks”

Character Research and Preparation MethodsDirector Collaboration Styles and ApproachesLong-Form Television Series Production

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SmartLess · Nov 6, 2025

INTRODUCING: I Need You Guys with Gabe Liedman, Jenny Slate and Max Silvestri (w/ Sean Hayes)

“Guest on episode; co-founder of SmartList Media; provided advice on maintaining friendships through professional collaboration”

Friendship dynamics in professional creative partnershipsSocial media harassment and political misuse of entertainment contentEtiquette norms and cultural relativism in public behavior

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SmartLess · Oct 20, 2025

"Edgar Wright"

“Guest appearance in The Running Man as host of a different game show; his casting helped greenlight the film”

Directorial creative control and writing partnershipsComedy filmmaking in theatrical releasesVisual storytelling and cinematography techniques

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SmartLess · Oct 13, 2025

"Julia Roberts"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast conducting the interview with Julia Roberts”

Early career development and talent discovery in entertainmentWork-life balance in high-profile marriagesTheater versus film acting transitions

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SmartLess · Oct 9, 2025

"RE-RELEASE: Paul Thomas Anderson"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; rehearsing for Good Night Oscar play by Doug Wright”

Theatrical vs. Streaming Distribution StrategyScreenwriting Process and Narrative StructureFilm Preservation and Archive Initiatives

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SmartLess · Oct 6, 2025

"Kirsten Dunst"

“Co-host conducting interview; recently returned from London theater production”

Child actor career management and early award nominationsCharacter development techniques and dream work methodologyAudition processes: in-person vs. self-tape formats

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SmartLess · Sep 29, 2025

"Michelle Pfeiffer"

“Podcast host conducting interview with Michelle Pfeiffer”

Acting career longevity and relevance in entertainment industryWomen in film and television roles evolution over decadesDirector selection criteria for established actors

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SmartLess · Sep 22, 2025

"Lionel Richie"

“Co-host of podcast; discussed personal experiences with mentorship and kindness”

Songwriting without music theory knowledgeThe Commodores band formation and evolutionSolo career transition strategy

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SmartLess · Sep 15, 2025

"Kate McKinnon"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast interviewing Kate McKinnon”

Saturday Night Live cast member experience and performance techniquesTransition from performance to literary authorship in middle-grade fictionCharacter development and voice work in comedy

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SmartLess · Sep 11, 2025

"RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington"

“Co-host who accidentally pranked Kerry Washington through a mistaken phone call while guest hosting Jimmy Kimmel”

Sex Education Theater and Public Health CommunicationRepresentation in Network Television DramaActing Training and Character Development Methodology

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SmartLess · Sep 8, 2025

"Mel Robbins"

“Co-host of SmartLess podcast; based in London, discussed elevator repairs and Buckingham Palace”

5-Second Rule technique for overcoming procrastinationLet Them philosophy and control theoryADHD diagnosis and treatment in women

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