Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
"Anderson Cooper"
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Strap on your helmet and grab your go-bag; we’ve got Anderson Cooper live on the scene. We go floo...
"Allison Janney"
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Figure skating champ, Allison Janney rolls between takes on your favey poddy. We learn some hand-to-...
"Katy Perry"
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got the lovely Katy Perry on the mic this week, who gives parental advice, talks pop anthems...
"Ethan Hawke"
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The uber-talented Ethan Hawke joins us this week on the wunderpod. We talk acting, directing, and of...
"John Legend"
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Legend has it, we got an EGOT on the pod. John Legend joins us this week and we hum some nonsense to...
“Ewan McGregor”
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We rustle up a motorcycling Obi-Wan-of-a-kind: Mr. Ewan McGregor, coming to us from the sanctum of h...
"Kenan Thompson"
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kenan Thompson, SNL’s longest-tenured cast member, joins us this week from Atlanta. Everyone has a...
"Shawn Levy"
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about great hair… it’s Shawn Levy comin’ through from a Hungarian hotel to educate us on ...
"Arcade Fire"
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your joystick and a handful of kindling; Win Butler and Régine Chassagne of Arcade Fire join u...
"Kerry Washington"
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The incredibly talented actor/producer Kerry Washington joins us this week to give us a safer-sex ed...
"Jordan Peele"
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Master of puppets, Mr. Jordan Peele surprises us this week on the pod. We of course cover the ‘ill...
"James Burrows"
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James a.k.a. “Jimmy” Burrows (co-creator of Cheers and prolific television director of shows suc...
"Jack Black"
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Jacob Black, a.k.a. “Jack Black” reveals himself from behind a piece of toilet paper for ...
"Jeff Bridges"
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We come to you from the ranch, where we do some trim tabbing and advanced pretending with Jeff Bridg...
"Jenny Slate"
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our lovely surprise guest Jenny Slate joins from a supply closet to give us the 5-day weather outloo...
"Chris Pratt"
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are surprised and delighted this week by door-to-door salesman, Chris Pratt. We discuss the emoti...
"Bradley Cooper"
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your Pepcid AC; it’s time for a spicy-hot Episode 100 of SmartLess. Come laugh and cry with u...
“Phil Lord & Christopher Miller”
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our Surprise Guest(s) this week are the dynamic duo: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. “The Hall &...
"Kristen Wiig"
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Go fig… it’s Kristen Wiig! Born in the Amazon basin, and having never used electricity prior to ...
"Ben Stiller"
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We go into some deep shoppe-talk with the hilarious and ultra-talented Ben Stiller. We cover all the...
"John Mulaney"
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As John Mulaney always says: “sugar goes into this body.” This week’s guest gets deep about hi...
"Mike Myers"
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will invites another Canadian treasure this week: Mr. Mike Myers. 18 seconds of pleasure and a lifet...
“Liam Neeson”
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Avid fly fisherman Liam Neeson brings his very particular set of skills (and his Stanley thermos) to...
"Bill Maher"
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a large-scale diorama at the Museum of Natural SmartLess. This week Bill Maher teaches us...
"Craig Robinson"
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sean’s old college buddy Craig Robinson hops aboard the SmartLess catamaran as we sail into a sea ...
"Michael Lewis"
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re an island of misfit toys with big-brained Michael Lewis (author of books such as Moneyball: ...
"Jon Hamm"
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys go full-Yamaha this week with avid golfer, Jon Hamm. It’s mad, man. Subscribe to SiriusXM...
"David Spade"
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this diamond of an episode, ace comedian David Spade shuffles on in. Our hearts are captured as w...
"Thom Yorke & Jonny Greenwood"
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s smart-plate special: Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood from that tiny band Radiohead. Bon...
"Cate Blanchett"
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We roll up our sleeves and get down to business with none other than Cate Blanchett. She reveals her...
"Paul Thomas Anderson"
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Italian candy expert, amateur filmmaker (and recipient of 11 Academy Awards) Paul Thomas Anderson jo...
"Charlie Day"
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wrap yourself in cashmere and come sit by the fire with Mr. Charlie Day, who joins us this week to g...
“Courteney Cox”
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The universe served up Ms. Courteney Cox this week for an education on steak sauce recipes, upgradin...
“Eddie Vedder”
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A song comprised of quotes from this episode:Midnight shifts, foiling 3 feet off the waterThe waves ...
“Adam McKay”
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jump into a bouncy castle full of hyenas and long-stemmed wine glasses with this week’s guest, Ada...
"Johnny Knoxville"
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of JackLess: PJ teaches us how to be brave, Jason gets a new operating sy...
“Michael Moore”
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time for a Canadian strip-search this week: we have Michael Moore on the pod. And when it com...
“David Byrne”
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re SmartLess, so things Stopped Making Sense a while ago… but it’s David Byrne, people! Sub...
"Kathryn Hahn"
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
First we cross Jordan then head to Serbia and Greece with the ultra-talented Kathryn Hahn. Kathryn m...
“Barry Sonnenfeld”
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Sonnenfeld, call your mother! The game-changing Director and Cinematographer joins us this wee...
"Woody Harrelson"
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into trash bags with Woody Harrelson, who comes to us live from Winnipeg. We explore Woody’...
"Will Forte"
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the words of Will Forte, "It's almost too much for your eyes and ears to handle." Subscribe to Si...
"Jimmy Fallon"
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The host with the most Mr. Jimmy Fallon teleports to us from NYC. Jimmy takes over Lorne's office, h...
"Sandra Bullock"
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Bullock speeds over for this week’s episode. Sandra teaches us German, Jason probes her on ...
"Dave Grohl"
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The pod’s like a house of mud-wrestlers this week when Dave Grohl rolls on through. We learn how t...
"Halle Berry"
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are surprised this week by the amazingly talented Halle Berry. Actor, director, activist, and mot...
“Dr. Vivek Murthy”
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome our nation’s doctor, The United States Surgeon General. Dr. Murthy blesses u...
"Jerry Seinfeld"
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aspiring Little League coach Jerry Seinfeld joins us this week to talk about the History of the Pop-...
"Tom Hanks"
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,”...
"Joe Buck"
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We go Buck wild with strong-shouldered sports commentator Joe Buck. From dads to daddy issues and ha...
"Chelsea Handler"
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Handler!? You hardly even knew 'er! But now you're gonna, on a wild ride through pinky rings, $2000 ...
"David Remnick"
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why is David Remnick always so cold? He’s surrounded by drafts. Editor of The New Yorker and Pulit...
"Jeff Daniels"
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This wonderful week brings us thespian-extraordinaire Jeff Daniels. We deep-dive on craft, hear abou...
"Jon Stewart"
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Day bartender and Egyptian silk connoisseur Jon Stewart joins us for a chat. Comedian, writer, direc...
"Ken Burns"
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are blessed to have Ken Burns sit down with us this week. Ken clears up the rumors about George W...
"Tiffany Haddish"
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Actor and comedian Tiffany Haddish sits down with us on 'opportunity day.' She tells about growing u...
"Fred Armisen"
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our hombre Fred Armisen comes to us via satellite uplink on another extra-special episode in Podland...
“Sean Penn”
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yo, folks– it’s Sean Penn. Humanitarian, actor, director, writer, and surfer, Sean Penn joins us...
"Octavia Spencer"
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are blessed by our guest Octavia Spencer this week. Octavia is an Academy Award winning actor, pr...
"Daniel Ricciardo"
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Formula One race car driver Daniel Ricciardo cruises through to talk with the gang, discussing every...
"Tony Hawk"
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We shred some serious pod this week with the raddest dude of all: Tony Hawk. Tony teaches the newbs ...
"J.J. Abrams"
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re surprised and delighted this fine Monday… by Mr. J.J. Abrams. This wildly creative filmmak...
"Joy Reid"
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joy Reid blesses us with her magical presence on this week’s episode of ChairPod SmartArm. Joy is ...
"Ryan Reynolds"
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The super-handsome, ultra-talented, and mildly-funny Ryan Reynolds joins us this week on the show. W...
"LeBron James"
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a whole year, gang. Happy Anniversary... and we love you so damn much it hurts. Also, we f...
"Elizabeth Banks"
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The incred Elizabeth Banks joins us this week from Ireland. Elizabeth is an actor, director, writer,...
"José Andrés"
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've got electrolyte-specialist José Andrés on the horn this week for episode numero 50. World-ch...
"David Cross"
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our dear old pal David Cross (comedian, actor, writer, director) jumps into the jacuzzi with us this...
"Justin Theroux"
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our knockaround guy from the old neighborhood, Mr. Justin Theroux, arrives wearing two t-shirts, and...
"Rob McElhenney"
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Golf-buddy Rob McElhenney zips in for some hoots and hollers in Podville, USA. Rob is an actor, writ...
"Mitch Hurwitz"
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ultra-hydrated Mitch Hurwitz (writer, producer, creator of Arrested Development) rolls on throug...
"Jake Tapper"
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Jake Tapper surprises & delights us this week. Journalist, CNN lead anchor, author, cartoonist, ...
"Zach Galifianakis"
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Galifianakis is upon us. From deep within the Canadian wilderness, this bearded golden-cherub ...
"Tina Fey"
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What can we say about the lovely Tina Fey? The talented actor, writer, creator and producer is grant...
"Gwyneth Paltrow"
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The group goes Goop this week with the one-and-only Gwyneth Paltrow. Academy Award winning actor, mo...
"Amy Sedaris"
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are surprised this week by our dear friend, and one of the most hilarious people on the entire pl...
"Jessica Meir"
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Meir is truly out of this world. NASA astronaut, marine biologist, physiologist, and role-mo...
"Bob Odenkirk"
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome writer, director, actor, and now fight-trained action hero Bob Odenkirk to the show for a...
"Ted Sarandos"
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The gents are thrilled to host their dear friend and boss on the pod this week: Mr. Ted Sarandos (Co...
"Stephen Colbert"
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we take a wild ride through the brain of Mr. Stephen Colbert (host, comedian, pro skier). ...
"W. Kamau Bell"
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by Mr. W. Kamau Bell, television host and stand-up comic, and wicked smart d...
"Brad Paisley"
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The incredibly talented Brad Paisley shares his perfect blend of country and comedy while we all blu...
"George Clooney"
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
George Clooney joins us this week for a hurricane of tears... of joy. Between his ridiculous horsepl...
"Awkwafina"
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined this week by the wonderful Awkwafina. She happens to be an expert on the 1999 filmic m...
"David Sinclair"
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Included in the Time 100 as one of the hundred most influential people in the world, David Sinclair ...
"Billie Eilish & Finneas O'Connell"
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell are our esteemed first-time-ever Duo Guests in Podland, USA. W...
"Judd Apatow"
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Female ice-skating protégé Judd Apatow flies-in to this week's podisode. Wait, hang on. Ok, we're ...
"Darius Rucker"
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Darius Rucker (singer, songwriter, inspiration) jumps into this week's episode with an apropos h...
"Sam Harris"
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The gang takes a journey through the mind of Sam Harris. Sam is a neuroscientist and philosopher who...
"Julia Louis-Dreyfus"
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The exquisite and incomparable Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins us this week on the show. Recipient of the ...
"Bryan Cranston"
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bryan Cranston, aka 'the man with two fake-fingers,' joins us this week for some jolification on the...
"Martin Short"
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strap on / strap in for one of the funniest men in all the land, Martin Short. He joins us this week...
"Megan Rapinoe"
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Rapinoe (professional soccer player / international warrior) kicks-off the week on another won...
"James Corden"
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The electrical & incredible James Corden joins us this week for a true gentlemens' sit-down and a jo...
"Ron Howard"
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The great Mr. Ron Howard joins us this week on the wonderpod. (Let us not forget his wildly formativ...
"Ricky Gervais"
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
His name is Ricky Gervais. He likes a crisp IPA, a ripe international spy thriller, and he also happ...
"Sarah Silverman"
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The pod gets electric when surprise guest Sarah Silverman flies in to shock the guys with her charm,...
"Paul McCartney"
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We got this guy on the show. Forgetting his name, but we think he was in the Beatles. It's Paul some...
"David Chang"
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this tasty episode of the pod, we bring in Mr. David Chang to have a seat at the table and indulg...
"Conan O'Brien"
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a very serious guest to talk about very serious things; a true gentleman who will ...