Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
"Daisy Ridley"
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We’re plonked in the Black Sea with the lovely Daisy Ridley. A cheeky pint, a modest Olympian, and...
"John Goodman"
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Our good man John Goodman joins us this week to explore human feelings, sexy indifference, and, of c...
"Trevor Noah"
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Hop on your underwater moped, because Trevor Noah joins us this week to talk about thread count, a p...
"David Beckham"
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Grab your tights and ballet shoes; we’ve got David Beckham! Teamwork, Ownership, Family… and the...
"Sarah Paulson"
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we fly-in the amazing Sarah Paulson, with whom we explore and examine the nooks and cranni...
"Steve Martin & Martin Short"
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
Double the power, double the math; for our 200th episode, it’s double-trouble with Steve Martin an...
"3 Presidents"
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
On our first triple-guest podisode, we let our pal President Biden bring along two friends, Former P...
"Jon Bon Jovi"
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
This week we host Mr. John Francis Bongiovi Jr, also occasionally known as Jon Bon Jovi. The chicken...
"Larry David"
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas • Default Dataset
We go in the weeds with Larry David on critical items: dinner parties, romance novels, The Golden Ru...
"Don Cheadle"
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Watch out, folks— it’s Don Cheadle, a.k.a. “Donchalant.” What is Jazz? Did Don have a good s...
"Kristen Stewart"
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Take your beta blocker before chugging that milkshake: it’s Kristen Stewart. She dares to ask the ...
"Jake Gyllenhaal"
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ladies and germs, it’s Jake Gyllenhaal. The great Count Jakeula talks to us about bicycle Brazilia...
"John Oliver"
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An unexamined life, a thirst for danger, and the Dalai Lama. In the words of John Oliver: “if I’...
"Amy Schumer"
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The talented and hilarious Amy Schumer joins us while color-coding her books. Some quick quests: pea...
"Josh Brolin"
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our favorite JB: the one and only Josh Brolin. El Pollo Loco commercials, contrast, a celebrity...
"Kelly Clarkson"
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“No stranger to a giggle,” we welcome the lovely Kelly Clarkson. Small towns & big cities, the a...
"Natalie Portman"
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Be Professional… it’s Natalie Portman! Pie n’ Burger, la langue française, and a signature re...
"Sam Rockwell"
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We cut some rug with the one and only Sam Rockwell. Batwing Lubricant, Fast & Furious with the sound...
"The Killers"
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we happily disturb the pre-show routines of Brandon Flowers and Ronnie Vannucci Jr. of Th...
"Penelope Cruz"
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t hit snooze this morn; we’ve got Penelope Cruz on the horn! No free lunch, the light of Mad...
"Mark Ruffalo"
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Humble beginnings, motorcycle-hair, and a bean and cheese burrito cut in thirds. Welcome to Mark Ruf...
"Mike Birbiglia"
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Come sleepwalk with us… it’s Mike Birbiglia! We chat all-things-funny; comedians who are too ser...
"Selena Gomez"
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gather ‘round listener, it’s Selena Gomez! We talk Craigslist, a hot Barney, and blissful ignora...
"Adam Driver"
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest what? It’s Adam Driver. A broken-down Lincoln Town Car, training on a busted sternum, and, w...
"Arnold Schwarzenegger"
25 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Put that cookie down, let off some steam, and get in the chopper. It’s Arnold Schwarzenegger. Subs...
"Santa"
24 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Unwrap yourself with this Clause for celebration, a SmartLess Christmas Bonus: SANTA! Subscribe to S...
"Carey Mulligan"
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week: the unstoppable Carey Mulligan. Girls and boys, barfing in bed, imposter syndrome, and a ...
"Emma Stone"
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and web-designer Emma Stone joins us this week to discuss poignant topics like Albert Einstein...
"Ronan Farrow"
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pop-out your Invisalign, it’s time for tinned sardines with Ronan Farrow, yo. Absolute truths, whe...
"Taika Waititi"
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take it easy— we’ve got Taika Waititi. So toss your hot socks and be careful what you name your ...
"Stephen Curry"
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all-net this week: sleep secrets, tall guys, and maybe even a BLT on white bread. You need no...
"Michael Stipe"
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a Shiny-Happy-Podcast with R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe on the mic. Default veganism, relocation ...
"Marshawn Lynch"
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marshawn Lynch, ka-pow! Beast Mode on the microphone Justified haiku Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+...
"John McEnroe"
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week: millionaire stringers, Father Clock, Pickleball, and a 10 pound bag of Chex Mix. Let’s ...
"Rachel Maddow"
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your CPAP… we’re state-side for a quinceañera with Rachel Maddow. Who’s using the haircu...
"Peyton Manning"
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we give Peyton Manning the runaround on a tee time. Football vs. fútbol, sport vs. game, ...
"Paul Simon"
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello SmartLess, my old friend- we’ve come to talk with you again. We’ve got diamonds on the sol...
"Bill Simmons"
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go head-to-head with the wise and opinionated Bill Simmons (podcaster, sportswriter, cultural cri...
"Lars Ulrich"
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s bread balls, zero-glide potential, protein shakes, and tofu… with tennis player ...
"Matthew McConaughey"
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey: Take 2. We get the legend back on the pod for a second time… and this time, w...
"Kara Swisher"
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relish this dish, an ep not to squish… espesh hackers, crackers, and phishers. Ladies and gents, i...
"Willem Dafoe"
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Animal husbandry, Wisconsin, the craft of acting, and most importantly, the craft of being a good hu...
“Jimmy Kimmel: LIVE in Los Angeles”
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Night Nurse Jimmy Kimmel prepares our warm milk and rocks our 6-City-Tour to beddybyeeeeee, LIVE fro...
"Jen Psaki"
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Press room’s graceful guide, Jen Psaki’s words, truth and tide, Wisdom flows inside. Welcome to ...
"Kevin Hart: LIVE in Los Angeles"
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We Hart LA… LIVE with Kevin Hart. (Recorded Feb. 12, 2022) Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to li...
"Rose Byrne"
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stop and smell the Roses, but don’t get Byrne’t by the molten lava of sheer podcast excellence -...
“Matt Damon (and Tracey!) LIVE in Madison”
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Matt-is-on from Madison… Matt Damon, that is (with a quick visit from Tracey) comin’ a...
"Jessica Chastain"
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’re serving up poached pears with sweet potato ice cream as we slow-roast with the great Jessica...
"Mark Cuban: LIVE in Chicago"
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Cuban sends us to business school, LIVE in Chicago.(Recorded on Feb 08, 2022) Subscribe to Siri...
"Paul Giamatti"
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All’s well that end-swell with the illustrious Paul Giamatti. Moth protection, boxing tips, the Hu...
"Andy Richter: LIVE in Chicago”
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to find a descriptor… for the delights of Andy Richter.(Recorded on February 08, 2022)...
"Greta Gerwig"
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greta Gerwig joins us from atop a Fire Station on this scorching summer morn. We chat in-depth about...
"AOC: LIVE in Brooklyn"
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down in Brooklyn with the lovely Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to talk Harry Potter, edible gummie...
"Steven Soderbergh"
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A shot, a line, a transition, an idea, a font, anything. It’s Bolivian spirit dealer and ‘the Ta...
"David Letterman: LIVE in Brooklyn"
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We went to Brooklyn and sat down with both David Letterman and his sidekick (The Beard) for a hell o...
"Danny McBride"
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’ve got the Mayor of Laughland coming to us live from Charleston: Mr. Danny McBride. W...
"MIT Professor Max Tegmark: LIVE in Boston"
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find out more about mechanical cats doing Cats on Broadway… with our esteemed surprise guest: phys...
"Tom Holland"
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 3rd Birthday, SmartLess! On another trip around the sun, a limerick for our guest: There once ...
“Conan O’Brien: LIVE in Boston”
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We had a wicked pissah with "the opposite of Tom Brady" a.k.a. Conan O'Brien.(Recorded on February 0...
"Idris Elba"
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a world-famous DJ, undefeated kickboxer, land-speed record holder at 180 mph in a ...
“Will Ferrell: LIVE in Washington DC”
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We met the exotic big cat named Will Ferrell in our country's capital... and we let him out of his c...
"Simon Pegg"
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We fit a round Pegg in a round pod with this week’s guest, the incredible Simon Pegg. Agent Lorenz...
"Jennifer Garner"
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“When’s the last time you dealt with a parabola?” is one of the many questions we explore with...
"Pedro Pascal"
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pull over and turn the car off— it’s “the ultimate Daddy” a.k.a. Pedro Pascal, stuck in an e...
"Kaley Cuoco"
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A haiku for Kaley Cuoco:Comedy's delight,Kaley's wit ignites laughter,Podcast joy takes flight.Pleas...
“Depeche Mode”
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We speak & spell with Dave Gahan and Martin Gore of [the French fashion magazine] Depeche Mode. Trul...
"Matthew Rhys"
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this we...
"Paul Anka"
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Drink some olive oil with a squeeze of lemon – it’s Paul Anka Day! We’re at the end of the Can...
"Bill Hader"
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things we discuss with the insanely talented Bill Hader: Portal-to-portalA hat on a hatPot roast for...
"The Russo Brothers"
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The bread market is skyrocketing this week at a dollar a slice and 50 cents for the heels, ‘cause ...
"Joaquin Phoenix"
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
“Whatever happens is a part of it, and it’s ok.” Well it’s more than ‘ok’ this week, and...
"Simon Le Bon"
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your smokey-eye and come out from behind the soda machine, because we’ve got a le-bona-fide...
"Rob Lowe"
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How lowe can we go? Yeah, it’s Rob Lowe. So grab your lollipop and wait in line for three hours…...
"Ben Affleck"
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a p...
"Keanu Reeves"
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome fellow goalie “cool breeze over the mountains” a.k.a. Keanu Reeves to the show to dis...
"Jon Favreau"
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"So a bounty hunter walks into a bar..." Jump into the ring with none other than Mr. Jon Favreau. We...
"Al Michaels"
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of Al Michaels, “please God, when I open my mouth, let air come out.” Join us for s...
"Natasha Lyonne"
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gather ‘round for some storytelling with this week’s guest, Natasha Lyonne. The flock flies us t...
"Brendan Fraser"
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Weaze the juice…it’s Brendan Fraser. Items you’ll need for this ep: a punch card, a video magn...
"Billy Crudup"
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week let’s suit-up with Billy Crudup! We all sit down and indulge in some ‘Classic Crudup,’...
"Eugene Levy"
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find an excuse to cancel dinner and let’s take a journey through the brain of the great Eugene Lev...
"Tracee Ellis Ross"
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your uniform and get your wiggles out: it’s Tracee Ellis Ross. We sit down and explore a ca...
"Dana Carvey"
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We go on a hike with the incredible Dana Carvey. This week we’re plonkin’, we’re chuggin’ vi...
"Bono"
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We needed a lead vocalist, so we got Bono. Come join us for breaking-news, the similarities between ...
"Steven Spielberg"
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s all go to the movies… with Steven Spielberg. We fall in love with Doctor Zhivago, indulge ...
"John Krasinski"
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a fortnight in the future with our dear friend, John Krasinski. Baby weight record-holder a...
"Alejandro Iñárritu"
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We suspend reality with the one and only Alejandro Iñárritu, discussing bear attacks, finger dexte...
"Edward Norton"
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
History major Edward Norton swims with the pod this week, uncovering rare treasures like a Portillo’...
"James Cameron"
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s raining Skittles this week, as the ultra-cool James Cameron shows us how to swim. We dive int...
"Emily Blunt"
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We find our Quiet Place with the wonderfully charming Emily Blunt. Will auditions for Friends, Emily...
"Sigourney Weaver"
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The illustrious Sigourney Weaver trains us to breathe underwater, look into camera, and make chocola...
"Rian Johnson"
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pull those Knives Out and lay some Brick: it’s writer/director Rian Johnson. We discuss ‘making ...
"Kumail Nanjiani"
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we host the illustrious Kumail Nanjiani to discuss weight gain tips, the definition of a r...
"Charlize Theron"
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welkom by ‘n nuwe SmartLess, where Sean makes Sloppy Joes, we all get tattoos, and we finally get ...
"Wayne Gretzky"
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You’re gonna give a puck about this week’s guest, Mr. Wayne Gretzky. We sit down with The Great ...
"President Joe Biden"
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to SmartLess… with The 46th President of the United States, Joe Biden. Need we say more? S...
"Elisabeth Moss"
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have our cake (and eat it too) with the ultra-talented Elisabeth Moss. Sean gets Lizzy’s addres...
"Steve Carell "
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sapphire-Steve Carell joins us this week via Wicked SmahtLess Satellite-Uplink. We review his resume...
"Tony Hale"
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Set your sails, it’s Tony Hale! We’ve got the double-Emmy winner and good friend of the show Bus...
"Kevin Bacon"
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We sizzle up some Kevin Bacon on this week’s ep of our little pea pod. Sean almost reinterprets Fo...