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Hug a stranger, it’s the incredible Linda Cardellini. We’re still in awe of showbiz: weight placement, soup as sauce, The Price is Right, and a stick of butter for 10-grand. “Exploring the borders of who Linda is to you,” on an all-new SmartLess.

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Hey, Smarties! Please enjoy this hilarious, wide-ranging interview with Sean Hayes on SmartLess Media’s show Staying Alive! Hosts Jon Gabrus and Adam Pally sit down with Sean to ask him about his fitness, diet, sleep, hypochondria, memorization tricks, Broadway endurance, and the dangers of getting into a comedic flow state. Plus: the time Sean and Gabrus made a hair-based game show (let’s bring back Hair Jacked, Gabrus is tech avail).

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This episode was recorded September 9, 2026 on the information superhighway

Staying Alive is produced by Devon Torrey Bryant and Anne Harris

Engineered and edited by Devon Torrey Bryant, who also wrote the music

Associate producer and video editor is Maddie McCann

Executive produced by Jon Gabrus, Adam Pally, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Bernie Kaminski, and Rich Korson

Keywords for this episode: Megan Mullally, Grammy, Netflix, Crocs, Promises Promises, Bitcoin wallet, pacifier, bloodwork, Häagen-Dazs, sleep, CBD, soft plaque, Ezekiel bread, Clean Plate Club, “I’m Out!”, mutton, Broadway, Rocky, multicam, James Burrows, Saturday Night Live, DINKs, Marta Kauffman, Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, craft services, Sandy Flowers, pierogi, teleplays, August: Osage County, Supersized episodes, Metformin, thyroid, cod, Hair Jacked, Hazy Mills, Indigo Girls, The Unknown, McGruff, Catholic guilt, Sunset Marquee, Momoa

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Ray Winstone is here, folks (until the airline sends him home immediately). The Shark in Spain, Zero for Imagination, and How-To Read: Screenplay Edition. Don't steal a turkey sandwich, or you'll repeat the story a dozen times on yet another all-new SmartLess.

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Pardon sir, it’s Colman Domingo. On this week’s episode of “How to Be a Better Soldier,” we’ve got: Broadway, Bartending, living like a teenager, truth-telling season, and a Sophie’s Choice. I’m Larry / it’s an all-new SmartLess.

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“Jessicas are nice people,” and we've got Jessica Biel! Grab the donut as we dive into: forest bathing, standing up, sitting down, multiple surprise appearances, and the art of hitting a sandbag. Two JB’s for the price of none!?… on an all-new SmartLess.

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Ben Affleck comes to us from his lair to let down his hair, talk about Air, splitting incomes as a pair, how long-lasting friendships are rare, and filmmaking fare vedere. So listen to this episode… um… if you dare.

This episode was originally released on 4/3/2023.

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It’s one helluva’ ride with Mobil Man of the Month: Mr. Michael Douglas. A can of sweet peas with butter, inherently nasty kids, working, not-working, and the Ding Hose. We’re just a humble podcast trying our darndest to learn about the human condition (and contemporary beach attire)… on an all-new SmartLess.

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Can I hear me? It’s the wonderful Seth Meyers. Irons in the fire, squirrel in parentheses, and accepting the cookies. “You can’t put a price on a smile,” … on an all-new SmartLess.

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Fuel up the boat, it’s Benny Blanco. Medical consultations include: maritime insanity, post-pod showers, breakfast sandwiches, and intimate apparel. “I have nothing to say,” …on an all-new SmartLess.

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Open a bottle of beer with a key and grab a fire poker, we’ve got Matthew Rhys on the horn this week. We sit down with the intelligent yet dashing yet wise yet charismatic Actor (and skilled traditional Welsh Chef) to hear recipes from the heart and tales of yore. Grab a slice of meat pie— it’s cooling on the windowsill. #EatSmart #SmartLess

This episode was originally released on 5/22/2023.

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Where’s the fan? This week: the certified legend Sharon Horgan. Real issues and hard truths— lobster crafty, mirror-faces, and 'a place in Birmingham.' We’re just trying to cure insomnia one p’cast ep at a time… on a proper mint SmartLess.

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Get on the boat; it’s Andrew Garfield. Shrinking bears, tigers being tigers, not-enough-ness, and a Canadian Fincher. “You’re gonna wear sweatpants, you’re gonna lose ‘em,” on an all-new PantsLess.

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This guy knows how to clap: it’s Steve Zahn. Bite-breakage, noodle art, and a steak with Werner. Shower-Team assemble! … on a gorg new SmartLess.

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We welcome back our dear friend Sandra Bullock. We do it up with deep thoughts about: The Chickens, giving care, canine ophthalmology, and of course: how to monetize milk-fat content. “Wow, look at all the shit that happened,” on a fresh new yep-isode of SmartLess.

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Punch-Up Line, please hold— it’s Tim Robbins. Oh, the laughter: Dungeons & Dragons, Strat-o-matic baseball, a destination, an experience, and whatever. “Now that’s a problem for tomorrow, no?” It’s an all-new SmartLess.

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A haiku for Kaley Cuoco:

Comedy's delight,

Kaley's wit ignites laughter,

Podcast joy takes flight.

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This episode was originally released on 6/3/2023.

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Wear a belt in the 90’s: it’s Robby Hoffman. Rich vs. Poor, brutal and funny, travel time for a cup of water, and brand-new towels. It’s another episode of “I didn’t choose this thought,” on an all-new SmartLess.

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Put on your thinking cap: it’s Professor Brian Cox. We travel the galaxies of chit-chat — from black holes and cage dancing to a thousand Einsteins and the building blocks of space and time. “You can’t make progress if you think you know everything.” Our thoughts exactly. Welcome to SmartLess.

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Hey friends, we found a guest and his name is Marcus Mumford. Costner calls it Neat. Kendrick's in his undies. Vocal straws, penguin noise, and the lovely tutelage of Bible Camp. It's a season of gratitude on an all-new goshdang pod-party we lovingly recognize as a purple symbol that spiritually signifies: SmartLess.

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No cheating nor stealing — it’s Timothy Olyphant. ‘A complaint of actors’ and other druthers: a hunch, being taken seriously, Mick’s vulnerabilities, cheap champagne and a pocket full of chips. “When he’s doing Taxi Driver, he knows that’s funny, right?” Welcome to SmartLess.

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