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Podcasts · Comedy

SmartLess

317 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

"SmartLess" with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared experiences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Streaming platform content strategy×2Child actor career management and transition to adult rolesProduction company formation and creative controlSibling collaboration in entertainmentCharacter development and emotional authenticityHomeschooling vs. traditional education for working actorsWork-life balance and relationship dynamicsBook-to-screen adaptation processHistorical fiction production (WWII narratives)Reality television consumption trends

Analyzed Episodes

Mar 30, 2026

"Elle Fanning"

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

Apr 6, 2026

"Stephen Colbert"

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

Apr 9, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Charlie Day"

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

May 21, 2026

"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"

Stand-up comedy writing and structureComedy performance in arena venuesSelf-deprecating humor vs. punching down

Apr 13, 2026

"Amanda Peet"

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

Apr 20, 2026

"Aubrey Plaza"

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

Apr 27, 2026

"Nick Kroll"

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

May 18, 2026

"Sting"

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

May 4, 2026

"Colin Jost"

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

May 8, 2026

"Jonah Hill LIVE"

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

May 11, 2026

"Kareem Rahma"

Short-form vertical video content strategy and distributionCreator monetization without traditional ad revenueAuthentic storytelling and human-centered content production

Aug 25, 2025

"Olivia Colman"

Comedy-to-drama career transitionsCasting and role selection criteriaRehearsal processes and ensemble building

Sep 1, 2025

"Steve Buscemi"

Career transitions and unconventional paths to actingFirefighting and first responder work in New York CityReservoir Dogs and Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut

Sep 8, 2025

"Mel Robbins"

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

Sep 11, 2025

"RE-RELEASE: Kerry Washington"

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

Sep 15, 2025

"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

Sep 16, 2025

INTRODUCING: We Need A Fourth with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne

Golf as meditation and mental health practiceSocial dynamics and character assessment through golfPodcast format and guest interview strategy

Sep 22, 2025

"Lionel Richie"

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

Sep 29, 2025

"Michelle Pfeiffer"

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

Oct 6, 2025

"Kirsten Dunst"

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