Episodes
This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a surprise visit. Don’t get Carey’d away– it’s SmartLess! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 12/18/23
Get ready for a quick hitting, last topic standing battle of badass sports and pop culture takes. Sports heavyweights Michelle Beadle and Peter Rosenberg pit the biggest, wildest, and most hyped sports and pop culture stories against each other in a topical “Royal Rumble” that will determine who or what is the biggest story on Planet Earth this week. Each round, two newsworthy stories are thrown into the ring and Beadle and Rosenberg will debate which one should stay and which should be...
Published 12/15/23
Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein, The Spice Girls, and the cure for hiccups. Get tattoos with your whole family… Welcome to HairLess [scratch that] an all-new SmartLess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 12/11/23
Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, wheat germ, crucibles of tabloid BS, and interactions with other famous people. Pamphlets don’t count— it’s an all-new SmartLess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 12/04/23
Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your kids… it’s an all-new SmartLess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 11/27/23
It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need not worry… we’ve got Stephen Curry. NATIONAL DISCLAIMER: Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at...
Published 11/20/23
It’s a Shiny-Happy-Podcast with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on the mic. Default veganism, relocation by earthquake, the confidence of youth, and walking like a human-person. We’re losing our religion together, on an all-new SmartLess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 11/13/23
Cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, he’s your new favorite snarky talk show host. Join The Grinch (and his faithful dog Max) each week as he rants against Christmas cheer and roasts celebrity guests like chestnuts on an open fire. Starring Saturday Night Live’s James Austin Johnson as the notorious curmudgeon and broadcasting straight from Who-Ville, will The Grinch send these famous folks back down Mt. Crumpit, or will they soften his stance against Christmas and grow his heart three...
Published 11/07/23
Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow!  Beast Mode on the microphone  Justified haiku See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 11/06/23
This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s lose it on the 9th hole with Johnny Mac… on an all-new SmartLess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 10/30/23
Grab your CPAP… we’re state-side for a quinceañera with Rachel Maddow. Who’s using the haircut today? Cameos from Alan Dershowitz and Insane Clown Posse? On this week’s fresh ep: Rachel M. helps us understand what’s going on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 10/23/23
This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, and a handicap in 25 words or less. The Sheriff is here… on an all-new SmartLess. NATIONAL DISCLAIMER: Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt....
Published 10/16/23
Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the soles of our pod this week, baby angels; It’s Paul Simon. And when it comes to name-drops, in Paul’s words: “I can give you John Lennon, but I can not give you Mao Zedong.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 10/09/23
We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural critic, founder of The RInger). And yes, we go deep: Jason gets to talk baseball, Will gets to talk soccer, and Sean dives into the psychology of sport. With a guest like this, we’re willing to pay a luxury tax for this week’s game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 10/02/23
This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player turned rock legend, Lars Ulrich of Metallica. Welcome to SmartLess. NATIONAL DISCLAIMER: Must be 21+ and present in select states. FanDuel is offering online sports wagering in Kansas under an agreement with Kansas Star Casino, LLC. First online real money wager only. $10 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See...
Published 09/25/23
Sports Explains the World unveils some of the wildest and most surprising sports stories you’ve never heard - And they’re all true. From the teenager who wrote a Wikipedia page that got a young athlete signed to a million-dollar deal - to the Ugandan National basketball coach who was really an undercover agent for the CIA, these stories will amaze and move you at every turn. Reported by award-winning journalists across the globe, Sports Explains the World reveals the human side of athletics...
Published 09/19/23
Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, we actually record an episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 09/18/23
Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, it’s our guest Kara Swisher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 09/11/23
Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good human being. Welcome to da show with Willem Dafoe. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 09/04/23
Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE from Los Angeles. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/31/23
When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike’s disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn’t for one woman’s tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother’s battle for the truth. Listen to Over My Dead Body: Wondery.fm/_OMDB_ See Privacy...
Published 08/29/23
Press room’s graceful guide,  Jen Psaki’s words, truth and tide,  Wisdom flows inside.  Welcome to an all-new-HaikuLess. This episode was recorded on July 11, 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/28/23
We Hart LA… LIVE with Kevin Hart. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022) Listen to “SmartLess Live” episodes four weeks early and ad-free on Wondery+ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/24/23
Stop and smell the Roses, but don’t get Byrne’t by the molten lava of sheer podcast excellence - we’ve got Rose Byrne on the horn this week! Et voilà! It’s an all-new SmartLess. This episode was recorded on July 7, 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/21/23
This week Matt-is-on from Madison… Matt Damon, that is (with a quick visit from Tracey) comin’ atcha LIVE from Wisconsin. (Recorded Feb. 09, 2022) Listen to “SmartLess Live” episodes four weeks early and ad-free on Wondery+ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published 08/17/23