| SmartLess | |
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| Presentation | |
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| Genre | |
| Language | English |
| Updates | Weekly (Monday) |
| Length | 42–78 minutes |
| Production | |
| No. of episodes | 208 |
| Publication | |
| Original release | July 20, 2020 – present |
| Provider | Wondery |
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| Website | www |
SmartLess is a podcast hosted by the American actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Canadian actor Will Arnett. Its first episode was released on July 20, 2020, and new episodes are released weekly each Monday.[1][2] Every episode begins with one of the hosts revealing a mystery guest to the other two hosts. Once revealed, the three hosts begin interviewing the mystery guest.[1]
In May 2021, the podcast signed with Creative Artists Agency.[3] In June 2021, the podcast was acquired by Amazon.com, Inc. for around US$80 million. With the deal, the podcast will be made available on Amazon Music and Wondery+ one week before other podcast and streaming platforms.[4][5] SiriusXM acquired the podcast from Amazon in 2024 for a reported US$100 million.[6]
On May 23, 2023, Max premiered a six-episode documentary-style special following the podcast's North American six-city tour, which began in February 2022, featuring behind-the-scenes footage and celebrity interviews.[7][8]
- ^ a b White, Peter (July 7, 2020). "Jason Bateman, Will Arnett & Sean Hayes Launch 'Smartless' Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (July 16, 2020). "Will Arnett and Sean Hayes Talk Turning Decades-Long Friendship Into Podcast 'Smartless'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (May 24, 2021). "'SmartLess' Podcast From Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett Signs With CAA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Shaw, Lucas (June 29, 2021). "Amazon Acquires Rights to 'SmartLess' Podcast for as Much as $80 Million". Bloomberg News. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ White, Peter (June 29, 2021). "Jason Bateman, Will Arnett & Sean Hayes Podcast 'Smartless' Acquired By Amazon Music & Wondery". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- ^ Shaw, Lucas; Carman, Ashley (January 29, 2024). "Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes Take Podcast to SiriusXM for $100 Million-Plus". Bloomberg News. Retrieved Feb 2, 2024.
- ^ Bowker, Brittany (9 February 2022). "Some fans grumble that one of the Boston SmartLess Live shows 'was a swing and a miss'". The Boston Globe. Boston Globe Media Partners.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 16, 2021). "Discovery+ Orders 'Smartless' Docuseries With Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 16, 2021.