SMARTLESS: ON THE ROAD: STREAM IT OR SKIP IT?
Opening Shot: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett are backstage at one of the shows on the SmartLess tour. They’re about to go on, and they realize the mics are hot when the crowd cheers hearing their voices.
The Gist: For the first stop in Washington, we see the three friends get on a private plane and immediately try to figure out what to order when they get to the hotel — which will be in about 5 hours. They all rag on each other about their choices, and Bateman knows that he’s going to have to order multiple dinner salads and a side of chicken to get the salad he wants, and he thinks room service will hate him. He then makes fun of how Arnett eats bananas. Bateman thinks that the three of them should talk to each other like it’s a regular podcast and not interact with the audience, which the other two think is silly.
On the way to the hotel, they spot some of the bigger monuments, and Hayes actually asks if this is where the “grassy knoll” is, generating jibes from Arnett and Bateman. In the suite the next morning, the table is strewn with snack foods, and Bateman makes fun of Arnett’s supposed tucking skills when he goes to take a shower. They also debate whether they should have a big dinner before or after the show, wondering if they’ll just be bloated on stage.
They decide to stop at the Lincoln Memorial on the way to the theater and decide to walk to the Washington Monument on the other side of the reflecting pool; Hayes asks a couple of passersby if they’ve seen Ozark. Backstage before the show, they all take some GasX and Advil. On stage, they completely engage with the audience. Then comes the surprise guest — this time Arnett knows who it is and the others don’t. It’s Will Ferrell, and he comes in wearing a ruffled tuxedo shirt and shades and laments that he’s overdressed. He also thought the name of the podcast was Smart List.
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What Shows Will It Remind You Of? The last show we could think of that was a live stage version of a popular podcast was 2 Dope Queens.
Our Take: The reason why the SmartLess podcast, which began during the pandemic, is so popular is that Hayes, Arnett and Bateman are such good friends that they spend a lot of each episode simply busting each other’s balls, but in the good-natured way people who know each other well often do.
That’s the best part of SmartLess: On The Road, directed by Sam Jones and shot in black and white. We get to see Bateman discuss the concept of showering after pooping, Hayes admitting that he feels extravagant getting surf and turf for dinner, and Arnett checking himself out in the mirror and bemoaning his (supposedly) thinning hair. With all of these things come the requisite taunts and ball-busting, all of which can be uproariously funny.
It’s also fun to see the three veteran performers go out on stage and actually get charged up by being in front of an audience. Bateman used to do sitcoms in the ’80s, but it’s been a long time for him; Hayes has done a fair amount of recent stage work but being himself in front of an audience seems strange to him; Arnett hasn’t seen an audience since The Millers, and we don’t know how much they were laughing at that show.
Might things get repetitive over six episodes? Maybe. But just seeing these three A-listers act like three regular middle-aged guys going on a baseball trip (albeit in a much nicer room and with a private jet) is somehow very entertaining, as well as satisfying.
Sex and Skin: Besides the talk about showering after pooping, there’s nothing.
Parting Shot: The guys get into the car taking them back to their hotel; Bateman sees the camera and says, “Hello, friend.”
Sleeper Star: Will Ferrell, because he’s Will Ferrell. When he’s asked about his grey eyebrows, he talks about some horsebleep thing before he just tacks on, “and it’s the aging process.” There’s also the driver that gets some not-so-gentle ribbing from Bateman about his directional skills when Bateman asks to double back to the Lincoln Memorial.
Most Pilot-y Line: As the three of them zoom past the White House on e-scooters, Arnett just says, “Fuckin’ A.” We think that’s a compliment…
Our Call: STREAM IT. SmartLess: On The Road takes three well-known actors and shows them acting like three buddies on a long road trip, and we wouldn’t want the show to be anything other than that.
Joel Keller (@joelkeller) writes about food, entertainment, parenting and tech, but he doesn’t kid himself: he’s a TV junkie. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, Salon, RollingStone.com, VanityFair.com, Fast Company and elsewhere.
Conclusion: Comedy, Camaraderie, And Celebrities
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Whether they are sharing funny anecdotes, interviewing A-list celebrities, or simply enjoying each other’s company, «SmartLess» continues to be a delightful and heartwarming addition to the podcasting world.
As the podcast continues to gain popularity and expand its reach, fans eagerly await each new episode, hoping for more laughter, surprises, and heartfelt moments from the ever-charming trio. With «SmartLess,» listeners get a front-row seat to the world of Hollywood, sprinkled with a healthy dose of wit, warmth, and genuine connections. So, if you haven’t tuned in yet, now is the perfect time to join the fun and experience the brilliance of «SmartLess,» with Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes!
General Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, July 16 at 10am Local Time on SmartLess.com
WHO: Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett plus mystery guests to be announced
WHAT: SMARTLESS TOUR LIVE WITH JASON BATEMAN, SEAN HAYES, & WILL ARNETT
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett celebrate the first anniversary of their highly successful podcast, “SmartLess,” announcing that they will be bringing their show and their friends on the road with SMARTLESS TOUR LIVE. The limited run will kick off on February 2nd in Toronto’s Massey Hall followed by stops in Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago and Madison (WI) before wrapping up in Los Angeles at the Orpheum Theatre on February 12th.
Will said, “I wish nothing but the best for Sean and Jason on this.” To which Jason and Sean said, “Wait, what?”
“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. The passion project of three friends has turned into a wildly successful podcast, named one of the Best Shows of 2020 by Apple as well as consistently ranking Top 5 Comedy Shows and Top 10 on overall shows on iTunes. As of August 1st, new episodes will be released exclusively for one week on Amazon Music and Wondery+ before they are widely available on all other platforms.
Guests have included Vice President Kamala Harris, George Clooney, Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler, Ricky Gervais, Bryan Cranston, Paul McCartney, Tina Fey, Awkwafina, W. Kamau Bell, Stacey Abrams, Billie Eilish and Megan Rapinoe.
TICKETS:
Artist Presale: Mon., July 12 @ 9AM EST – Thurs., July 15 @ 10PM Local Time
Public On Sale: Fri., July 16 @ 10AM Local Time
TOUR DATES:
Tue Feb 02 – Toronto – Massey Hall
Fri Feb 04 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Wang Theatre
Sat Feb 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre
Tue Feb 08 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
Wed Feb 09 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theatre
Sat Feb 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Orpheum Theatre
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Meet the Hosts
Each of the comedic actor cohosts has their own unique “interviewing” style, but for the most part, the conversation is kept casual and entertaining.
From roasting their guests and each other, getting distracted and telling their own personal life stories, and then finally getting around to actually asking some meaningful questions, the resulting show is a lot of fun.
You will also be regaled with personal anecdotes from every person who appears on the show, definitely not just the guest supposedly being interviewed.
You might even walk away knowing more than you ever wanted to about Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett but you will have plenty of laughs along the way.
Every voice on this show is recognizable, perhaps even iconic if you ask them.
Jason Bateman is well known for his role on Arrested Development and more currently on Ozark, as well as films like Juno, Hancock, and Extract.
Will Arnett is just as easy to pick out, who famously portrayed Job on Arrested Development, as well as providing the voice of the darkly hilarious title character on Netflix’s Bojack Horseman.
Sean Hayes is a producer and beloved actor; his most iconic role probably has to be Jack McFarland on the hit sitcom Will & Grace, which spent 11 seasons as one of NBC’s star shows.
These guys have so many projects on their resumes between them that every story they tell is full of inside information and behind-the-scenes stories from some pretty A-list projects.
And you would never guess that these men are all 50, with the exception of Bateman being the “old man” of the bunch at 51, with how fun-loving and full of life their personalities are.
Their energy and fun-loving spirits are conveyed through the SmartLess podcast by their voices alone.
They have known each other for a long time, about 20 years, and it shows.
This comedy podcast is the result of them sitting down and thinking about what they could do together, or, one might say, how they could monetize their time hanging out.
Other Guests
SmartLess has welcomed so many memorable guests that Hayes had already started to forget them in an interview on TODAY late last July.
Neil DeGrasse Tyson, one of the world’s pioneering “pop” astrophysicists, shows up to break down the workings of the cosmos in his signature way for everyday people to understand.
Then there is the celebrated maestro and conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, who also currently serves as their Music & Artistic Director.
Jimmy Kimmel, who gets a chance to step out of the host role and be a guest instead.
The great Robert Downey Jr. brings tales from the different chapters of his life, and M&Ms.
The always hilarious Maya Rudolph guests in an epic episode that is not only full of stories, it is also educational – and musical.
You will love hearing these guys hang out with some of their friends, who just happen to be famous and outstanding in each of their respective fields as well.
Everyone has their own interesting, revealing, and occasionally shocking stories that they are more than willing to share.
The casual and conversational nature of the show makes the listener feel like they are right there hanging out with them, so be prepared just in case they end up gleefully picking on you too.
Amazon Acquires SmartLess
Congrats to the entire team at SmartLess for the major recent news of Amazon having acquired the podcast for a deal being reported between $60 million to $80 million.
Amazon had previously acquired the major podcast studio outfit Wondery.
Wondery is known for its expansive true crime and investigative style of podcasts.
Amazon is now adding the A-list, interview-driven format of SmartLess alongside the acclaimed Wondery catalog.
SmartLess Tour
So what do you do when you get acquired for upwards of $80 million?
You go on tour. That is right.
The boys from SmartLess will be doing a limited series tour starting in early 2022.
They are promising special guests to be joining Jason, Will, and Sean at each spot of the special live experience.
Heartfelt Moments And Genuine Connections
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The chemistry between Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett is undeniable, and their genuine camaraderie shines through in every episode. Their ability to effortlessly transition from lighthearted banter to deep and heartfelt discussions creates a podcast that feels like a conversation among old friends.
Arnett and Bateman’s friendship deepened during their participation in regular poker nights. These gatherings featured a star-studded guest list, including fellow comedians like Sean Hayes, Jack Black, and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D fame. And thus, the dynamic trio of Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes is born.
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How Did Will Arnett Jason Bateman And Sean Hayes Meet?
Jason Bateman and Will Arnett’s friendship traces back to the early 2000s when the two first crossed paths on the set of the critically acclaimed television series «Arrested Development.» The show, created by Mitchell Hurwitz, became a cult classic, with both actors delivering standout performances as the Bluth brothers — Gob Bluth (played by Arnett) and Michael Bluth (played by Bateman). Their on-screen chemistry was undeniable, and it laid the foundation for a lasting friendship.
So, how did Sean Hayes and Will Arnett meet? Beyond the confines of the «Arrested Development» set, Arnett and Bateman regularly participated in poker nights; and these gatherings featured a star-studded guest list, including fellow comedians including Sean Hayes, Jack Black, and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D fame. That’s literally how the bond between the «Smartless» comedic trio was formed: Poker nights!
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Подкаст Джейсона Бейтмана «SmartLess» стал хитом
SmartLess — чрезвычайно успешный подкаст, который в настоящее время ведут Джейсон Бейтман, Уилл Арнетт и Шон Хейс. Это веселое трио смогло сделать много вещей правильно со своим подкастом, и хотя одна только их химия удивительна, тот факт, что у них есть бесконечный поток знаменитостей, к которым они могут подключиться, был огромным подспорьем для шоу.
Взглянув на некоторые имена, появившиеся в подкасте, вы увидите, что у этих парней есть серьезные связи, а уникальная концепция этого шоу позволяет получить множество веселых моментов. В целом это блестящая идея, но она не сработала бы, если бы не связи хоста.
Wondery, студия подкаста, заявила: «С момента своего запуска в прошлом году SmartLess принесла нам одни из самых занимательных разговоров с ведущими сегодняшними знаменитостями и общественными деятелями, наполненные столь необходимым смехом, и мы в восторге. представить это шоу в Wondery.»
Очевидно, что у этого шоу впереди безумное количество восходящей мобильности, и пока ведущие продолжают работать, они будут генерировать тонны новых поклонников.
Благодаря тому, что игра в подкасты стала чрезвычайно прибыльной в последние годы, Джейсон Бейтман и его соведущие смогли связаться с крупной компанией и заключить сделку, которая принесла им кучу денег.
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| 1 | » Дакс Шепард « | 20 июля 2020 г. |
| 2 | » Нил де Грасс Тайсон « | 27 июля 2020 г. |
| 3 | » Мелисса Маккарти « | 3 августа 2020 г. |
| 4 | » Сет Роген « | 10 августа 2020 г. |
| 5 | » Камала Харрис « | 17 августа 2020 г. |
| 6 | » Уилл Феррелл « | 24 августа 2020 г. |
| 7 | » Роберт Дауни-младший « | 31 августа 2020 г. |
| 8 | » Майя Рудольф « | 7 сентября 2020 г. |
| 9 | » Джимми Киммел « | 14 сентября 2020 г. |
| 10 | » Густаво Дудамель « | 21 сентября 2020 г. |
| 11 | » Дженнифер Энистон « | 28 сентября 2020 г. |
| 12 | » Клейтон Кершоу « | 5 октября 2020 г. |
| 13 | » Адам Сэндлер « | 12 октября 2020 г. |
| 14 | » Стейси Абрамс « | 19 октября 2020 г. |
| 15 | » Риз Уизерспун « | 26 октября 2020 г. |
| 16 | » Брендан Шанахан « | 2 ноября 2020 г. |
| 17 | » Конан О’Брайен « | 9 ноября 2020 г. |
| 18 | » Дэвид Чанг « | 16 ноября 2020 г. |
| 19 | » Пол Маккартни « | 23 ноября 2020 г. |
| 20 | » Сара Сильверман « | 30 ноября 2020 г. |
| 21 год | » Рики Жерве « | 7 декабря 2020 г. |
| 22 | » Рон Ховард « | 14 декабря 2020 г. |
| 23 | » Джеймс Корден « | 21 декабря 2020 г. |
| 24 | « Меган Рапино » | 28 декабря 2020 г. |
| 25 | » Мартин Шорт « | 4 января 2021 г. |
| 26 год | » Брайан Крэнстон « | 11 января 2021 г. |
| 27 | » Джулия Луи-Дрейфус « | 18 января 2021 г. |
| 28 год | » Сэм Харрис « | 25 января 2021 г. |
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| 30 | » Джадд Апатоу « | 8 февраля 2021 г. |
| 31 год | « Билли Эйлиш и Финнеас О’Коннелл » | 15 февраля 2021 г. |
| 32 | » Дэвид А. Синклер « | 22 февраля 2021 г. |
| 33 | « Аквафина » | 1 марта 2021 г. |
| 34 | » Джордж Клуни « | 8 марта 2021 г. |
| 35 год | » Брэд Пейсли « | 15 марта 2021 г. |
| 36 | » В. Камау Белл « | 22 марта 2021 г. |
| 37 | » Стивен Колберт « | 29 марта 2021 г. |
| 38 | » Тед Сарандос « | 5 апреля 2021 г. |
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| 40 | » Джессика Меир « | 19 апреля 2021 г. |
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| 43 год | » Тина Фей « | 10 мая 2021 г. |
| 44 год | » Зак Галифианакис « | 17 мая 2021 г. |
| 45 | » Джейк Таппер « | 24 мая 2021 г. |
| 46 | » Митч Гурвиц « | 31 мая 2021 г. |
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“Smartless” Gets A Follow-up Docuseries With Max
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What began as a hobby for three friends has grown into one of the most popular podcasts, winning awards such as being named one of Apple’s Best Shows of 2020 and constantly ranking in the Top 5 Comedy Shows and Top 10 Overall Shows on iTunes.
SmartLess continues to make its committed listeners laugh and smile with production by Michael Grant Terry, Bennett Barbakow, and Rob Amjärv. But the comedic trio is not stopping at podcasting, because the Jason Bateman Will Arnett podcast has managed to strike a deal with Discveroy+ for a follow-up docuseries named “Smartless: On The Road”, released exclusively on Max.
The first official trailer for Max Original SMARTLESS: ON THE ROAD, which premieres TUESDAY, MAY 23, follows Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes on their successful podcast’s North American tour.
The six-part docuseries, directed by Sam Jones («Jason Isbell: Running With Our Eyes Closed,» «Off Camera with Sam Jones»), gives viewers a sneak peek into the minds, conversations, and bonds behind one of the country’s most popular podcasts as they travel through Boston, Brooklyn, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Madison, Wisconsin, and Los Angeles.
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Джейсон Бейтман получил контракт на подкаст на сумму от 60 до 80 миллионов долларов
Итак, насколько прибыльным может быть подкастинг, если вы можете попасть в нужные ноты с фанатами? Что ж, в случае с Джейсоном Бейтманом и его соведущими эта цифра может достигать десятков миллионов долларов. Нет, этого, скорее всего, не произойдет с обычным подкастером, но очевидно, что крупные компании начинают видеть невероятную ценность, которую подкасты приносят на стол, когда у них есть большая аудитория.
По данным Bloomberg, «Amazon не раскрыла условия сделки, которая продлится три года, но общая стоимость составляет от 60 до 80 миллионов долларов, по словам человека, знакомого с этим вопросом. Это немного больше, чем примерно 20 миллионов долларов в год, которые конкурент Spotify Technology SA заплатил за «Позвони ей, папочка», в котором главную роль играет гуру советов и комик Александра Купер.»
Это поразительная сумма денег для шоу, но, честно говоря, каждый человек, работающий над шоу, добился огромного успеха в индустрии развлечений, и они могут обеспечить фантастическое развлечение. каждую неделю. Конечно, наличие множества знаменитостей, посещающих шоу, дает огромный импульс, но очевидно, что эти ребята были рождены, чтобы развлекать.
С такими шоу, которые продаются за такие сумасшедшие суммы, ожидайте, что все больше и больше знаменитостей попробуют свои силы в подкастинге. Немногие, однако, хорошо запускают что-то подобное.