Amy Poehler Joins ‘SmartLess’ Podcast For Milestone 250th Episode Celebration
Comedy icon discusses career beginnings and entertainment industry in landmark podcast episode
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The popular comedy podcast “SmartLess” has reached a significant milestone with its 250th episode, featuring comedy icon Amy Poehler as the special guest. Hosts Sean Hayes, Jason Bateman, and Will Arnett announced the landmark episode on their Instagram accounts, inviting fans to tune in to what promises to be a memorable conversation.
Comedy Legend Joins Milestone Celebration
The Instagram post features a promotional image for the episode with the caption: “Well, well, well… it’s Amy Poehler (@amypoehler). How did you start in comedy? Do you like TV and Movies? Let’s bundle it. Benvenuti… al duecentocinquantesimo.”
The Italian phrase “Benvenuti al duecentocinquantesimo” translates to “Welcome to the two hundred and fiftieth,” highlighting the celebratory nature of this special episode. The hosts concluded their announcement with “Happy 250, fam!” accompanied by a confetti emoji, emphasizing the festive atmosphere surrounding this achievement.
The Smartless Journey
“SmartLess” has become one of the most popular comedy podcasts since its launch, featuring the trio of hosts who blend their chemistry and humor with insightful conversations with guests from entertainment, sports, politics, and beyond.
Sean Hayes, one of the podcast’s co-hosts, is particularly well-known for his role as Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom “Will & Grace,” which earned him an Emmy Award and multiple nominations. According to Wikipedia, Hayes has had a diverse career spanning television, film, and theater, including Broadway productions. Beyond acting, he’s established himself as a comedian, producer, and now podcaster.
Recent Star-studded Guests
The podcast has featured an impressive lineup of guests in recent episodes. Just before Poehler’s appearance, the show welcomed Maria Shriver, where they discussed topics ranging from “airline food” and “emotional sobriety” to “how to stay engaged and not be mean.”
Other recent notable guests include music legends Elton John and Brandi Carlile, who joined the hosts for a conversation touching on “teleprompters in therapy,” among other eclectic topics. Actor John Lithgow also made an appearance, discussing “acting by osmosis” and “figuring out the funny.”
The podcast has also featured younger stars like Millie Bobby Brown of “Stranger Things” fame, musicians like Jelly Roll, and comedy icons like Bill Burr. In another notable episode, Mark Hamill of “Star Wars” fame appeared, discussing everything from “spices in space” to “body-part autographs.”
Beyond “SmartLess,” Sean Hayes has been expanding his media footprint. Recently, he announced his involvement in a special project about legendary musician Billy Joel, expressing his excitement on Instagram: “I am so thrilled and honored to be a part of this very special project about an incredibly special talent – one of my music heroes – the one, the only, Billy Joel.”
Hayes also recently appeared on another podcast called “ClueLess” where he solved Monopoly-themed puzzles alongside someone named Elliott and Scott Icenogle.
The show reminds listeners in its post that “SmartLess” is available for free wherever podcasts are streamed, but fans can listen one week early with the SiriusXM app, highlighting their distribution partnership that allows for early access to episodes.
The 250th episode featuring Amy Poehler promises to dive into her comedy origins and her extensive work in television and film. With Poehler’s background as a “Saturday Night Live” alum, co-creator and star of “Parks and Recreation,” and director of multiple projects, there’s no shortage of topics for this milestone conversation.
As “SmartLess” celebrates this milestone with Amy Poehler, fans can expect the same blend of humor, insight, and unexpected tangents that have made the podcast a consistent favorite in the comedy podcast landscape.
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