
SmartLess
SiriusXM | SmartLess LLC · hosted on Simplecast
SmartLess is a interview podcast from SiriusXM | SmartLess LLC, also published on YouTube as SmartLess, released weekly with episodes averaging 1h 1m. podintel has analysed 34 of the last 376 episodes of the podcast and found 183 ad placements from 43 podcast sponsors, led by BetterHelp, SkinnyPop, Hotels.com, Allstate and PepsiCo. Every placement below has a timestamp, the promo code and the URL the host read out, and each analysed episode has a full podcast transcript.
"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. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of SmartLess ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
SmartLess sponsors
| Brand | Category | Placements | Episodes | Host-read / inserted | First seen | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetterHelp | mental health | 22 | 15 | 15 / 7 | Mar 23, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| SkinnyPop | food | 15 | 10 | 10 / 5 | Mar 23, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Hotels.com | travel | 13 | 7 | 8 / 5 | Apr 6, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Allstate | insurance | 10 | 10 | 2 / 8 | Mar 23, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| PepsiCo | food | 9 | 9 | 0 / 9 | Apr 13, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Wayfair | home | 9 | 9 | 3 / 6 | Apr 13, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Charles Schwab | fintech | 8 | 8 | 6 / 2 | Apr 13, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| GoodRx | telehealth | 8 | 5 | 5 / 3 | Apr 20, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Square | b2b | 7 | 5 | 0 / 7 | May 25, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Hilton | travel | 7 | 7 | 4 / 3 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| b2b | 7 | 4 | 0 / 7 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | |
| Pureleaf | auto_detected | 6 | 6 | 2 / 4 | May 11, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Mazda | auto | 6 | 6 | 6 / 0 | Jun 8, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Coca-Cola | beverage | 4 | 3 | 0 / 4 | May 11, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Celsius | beverage | 4 | 1 | 0 / 4 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Indeed | hiring | 4 | 4 | 2 / 2 | Apr 13, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Quince | apparel | 4 | 4 | 3 / 1 | Apr 13, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Red Bull | beverage | 3 | 1 | 0 / 3 | Aug 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Paragold | fintech | 3 | 2 | 2 / 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | education | 3 | 3 | 1 / 2 | May 11, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Paramount+ | media | 3 | 3 | 0 / 3 | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Gap | apparel | 2 | 1 | 0 / 2 | Jul 16, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 |
| McDonald's | food | 2 | 2 | 0 / 2 | Apr 6, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| Autotrader | auto | 2 | 2 | 0 / 2 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Walmart Business | retail | 2 | 2 | 0 / 2 | Jun 11, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Max | media | 2 | 1 | 0 / 2 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Ford | auto | 2 | 2 | 0 / 2 | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Smartlist | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Ashley | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | May 8, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| Box | b2b | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jul 27, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| L.L.Bean | apparel | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Harvey | auto_detected | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Mondelez | food | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Jun 11, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Edward Jones | fintech | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Apr 6, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Whole Foods Market | retail | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | fintech | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | May 11, 2026 | May 11, 2026 |
| Chevrolet | auto | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| FIGS | apparel | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Fidelity | fintech | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Mar 23, 2026 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Hulu | media | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Jul 20, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| American Express | fintech | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Apr 20, 2026 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Helix Sleep | sleep | 1 | 1 | 1 / 0 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Shopify | ecommerce software | 1 | 1 | 0 / 1 | Jul 6, 2026 | Jul 6, 2026 |
Latest SmartLess episodes
- Sep 21, 2026"Benny Blanco"analysed1h 6m · transcript + ads
- Sep 17, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"analysed1h 5m · transcript + ads
- Sep 14, 2026"Sharon Horgan"analysed1h 0m · transcript + ads
- Sep 7, 2026"Andrew Garfield"analysed1h 3m · transcript + ads
- Aug 31, 2026"Steve Zahn"analysed54 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 24, 2026"Sandra Bullock"analysed56 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 17, 2026"Tim Robbins"analysed56 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 13, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Kaley Cuoco"analysed56 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 10, 2026"Robby Hoffman"analysed54 min · transcript + ads
- Aug 3, 2026"Professor Brian Cox"analysed1h 11m · transcript + ads
- Jul 27, 2026"Marcus Mumford"analysed1h 1m · transcript + ads
- Jul 20, 2026"Timothy Olyphant"analysed1h 0m · transcript + ads
- Jul 16, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell”analysed43 min · transcript + ads
- Jul 13, 2026"Olivia Wilde"analysed1h 3m · transcript + ads
- Jul 6, 2026"Ike Barinholtz"analysed54 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 29, 2026"Emma Thompson"analysed58 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 22, 2026"Amy Adams"analysed57 min · transcript + ads
- Jun 15, 2026"Jennifer Lopez"analysed1h 5m · transcript + ads
- Jun 11, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"analysed1h 4m · transcript + ads
- Jun 8, 2026"Jon Bernthal"analysed1h 0m · transcript + ads
- Jun 1, 2026"Bowen Yang"analysed58 min · transcript + ads
- May 25, 2026"Nick Jonas"analysed1h 2m · transcript + ads
- May 21, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Nate Bargatze"analysed54 min · transcript + ads
- May 18, 2026"Sting"analysed1h 1m · transcript + ads
- May 11, 2026"Kareem Rahma"analysed1h 1m · transcript + ads
How ads run on SmartLess
ad placements per analysed episode, across 27 sponsored episodes.
host-read. 58% dynamically inserted through Simplecast, confirmed by fetching episodes as different listeners.
mid-roll · 29% pre-roll · 14% post-roll. First mid-roll usually at 22:55.
Podcast advertising on SmartLess is mostly dynamically inserted: the ad is stitched into the audio at download time by the hosting platform, so listeners in different regions hear different advertisers. We do not estimate CPM or audience size. The sponsor list, the ad load and how long each brand has stayed on the podcast are the public signals of how the podcast monetises.
Promo codes and offer URLs heard on SmartLess
The vanity URL and promo code each sponsor reads on this show. These are what listeners type in, and what attribution vendors count.
| Sponsor | Offer URL | Promo code |
|---|---|---|
| Allstate | mazdausa.com | |
| American Express | americanexpress.com/explorer | |
| Ashley | ashley.com | |
| Autotrader | really.shop | |
| BetterHelp | betterhelp.com/smartless | |
| Charles Schwab | schwab.com | |
| Coca-Cola | indeed.com/podcast | |
| FIGS | wearfigs.com | FIGSUK |
| Fidelity | fidelity.com/youth | |
| Gap | omaze.co | |
| GoodRx | goodrx.com/companion | |
| Harvey | harvey.ai | |
| Helix Sleep | helixleep.com/smartlist | |
| Hilton | adt.com | |
| Hotels.com | hotels.com | |
| Indeed | indeed.com/podcast | |
| L.L.Bean | llb.com | |
| linkedin.com/smartless | ||
| Max | hotels.com | |
| Mazda | mazdausa.com | |
| McDonald's | glowgummies.com | PODCAST20 |
| Paragold | paragold.com | |
| Paramount+ | pureleaf.com/find-us | |
| PepsiCo | great.shop | |
| Pureleaf | pureleaf.com/find | |
| Quince | quince.com/smartlist | |
| SkinnyPop | harvey.ai | |
| Smartlist | smartlist.com/live | |
| Square | square.com | |
| Walmart Business | hotels.com | |
| Wayfair | wayfair.com | |
| Wells Fargo | wellsfargo.com/autographed | |
| Whole Foods Market | harvey.ai |
Example ad reads from the transcripts
How the sponsor reads sound on SmartLess, quoted from the episode transcript. Click the date to open the full transcript at that timestamp.
“Like hotels.com. What do they do, you may ask? Hotels on the internet. And a lot of them, like hundreds of thousands. I don't know why I just turned into Sean Hayes. Plus, if you join for free, you can save up to 20% instantly with member prices. And you earn rewards every time you book. So your next trip basically starts paying for itself. It's simple and you get more out of every stay. Sign up for free and book today. Hotels.com. It's all in the name.”
“This episode is brought to you by Hilton, the official hotel partner of the Big Ten. Every college football weekend, fired-up fans hit the road with their lucky shirts, pregame rituals with family and friends, and oddly specific traditions. Good thing Hilton's unmatched hospitality and unrivaled service is ready for all your superstitions. So if you really want to swing the odds in your favor this season, make Hilton a part of your game day tradition.”
“That's Mazda's philosophy when designing every vehicle. Their proactive safety features help keep you more aware, connected, and engaged during every drive, which means your car does more than help protect you. It helps make you a safer driver, which helps protect everyone. That's why Mazda has been named Consumer Reports' safest new car brand.”
“Harvey was built on legal agents that analyze, draft, and execute with precision. But great lawyers don't just complete tasks, they strategize. That's why Harvey created agents that can do the work from end to end. They build a plan, pull from secure data sources, run sub-agents in parallel, and draft the work product ready for your review. So you delegate the work and own the judgment. Harvey agents support work across fund formation, litigation, regulatory compliance, M ⁇ A, and more, adapting to the complexity of each matter and…”
New sponsors
Brands whose first placement on SmartLess is within the last 60 days.
- FIGS first heard Sep 21, 2026
- Red Bull first heard Aug 31, 2026
- L.L.Bean first heard Aug 17, 2026
- Harvey first heard Aug 17, 2026
- Helix Sleep first heard Aug 10, 2026
- Autotrader first heard Aug 3, 2026
- Box first heard Jul 27, 2026
Lapsed sponsors
Brands that advertised on SmartLess before but have not appeared in the last 60 days.
Latest sponsored episodes
- Sep 21, 2026"Benny Blanco"FIGS · BetterHelp
- Sep 17, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Matthew Rhys"Hotels.com · Walmart Business · GoodRx · Allstate
- Aug 31, 2026"Steve Zahn"Red Bull
- Aug 24, 2026"Sandra Bullock"Coca-Cola · LinkedIn · Pureleaf
- Aug 17, 2026"Tim Robbins"Hilton · Southern New Hampshire University · L.L.Bean · Paragold · BetterHelp · Mazda · Harvey · GoodRx · SkinnyPop · Pureleaf · PepsiCo
- Aug 10, 2026"Robby Hoffman"Hotels.com · Southern New Hampshire University · Autotrader · Mazda · Charles Schwab · SkinnyPop · Quince · BetterHelp · Helix Sleep · Wayfair · Pureleaf
- Aug 3, 2026"Professor Brian Cox"Autotrader · Hotels.com · Allstate · Mazda · SkinnyPop · Quince · BetterHelp · Wayfair · Paramount+
- Jul 27, 2026"Marcus Mumford"Hotels.com · Hilton · Indeed · Box · Charles Schwab · Wayfair · Quince · BetterHelp · Pureleaf · Paramount+
- Jul 20, 2026"Timothy Olyphant"Allstate · Mazda · Charles Schwab · SkinnyPop · Wayfair · BetterHelp · GoodRx · Hulu · Smartlist · PepsiCo
- Jul 16, 2026"RE-RELEASE: Will Ferrell”Indeed · Gap · Hotels.com · Charles Schwab · Square · BetterHelp · Wayfair · PepsiCo
SmartLess transcripts
34 episodes of SmartLess have a full transcript on podintel (34 from our transcription). Each one is timestamped, searchable, and has the ad segments marked so you can skip or study them. Transcripts are available as JSON, plain text and WebVTT through the API.
Shows with the same sponsors
Podcasts that share the most advertisers with SmartLess. Useful for planning a buy across similar audiences.
- The School of Greatness 16 shared sponsors
- The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway 14 shared sponsors
- The Rachel Hollis Podcast 13 shared sponsors
- The Mindset Mentor 13 shared sponsors
- The Jordan Harbinger Show 12 shared sponsors
- The Mel Robbins Podcast 12 shared sponsors
SmartLess sponsorship FAQ
Who sponsors SmartLess?
podintel has matched 43 advertisers on SmartLess in the last six months. The most frequent sponsors are BetterHelp, SkinnyPop, Hotels.com, Allstate and PepsiCo. The full list with first and last seen dates is on this page.
How many ads are in a SmartLess episode?
On the 34 episodes analysed, SmartLess averages 5.4 ad placements per episode. 57% of placements are mid-roll, and the first mid-roll typically starts around 22:55 into the episode.
Are SmartLess ads host-read or dynamically inserted?
42% of the ad placements we found are host-read and 58% are dynamically inserted. We detected dynamic ad insertion on this show by downloading episodes as different listeners and comparing the audio, so some ads differ by listener and region.
What promo codes and URLs do SmartLess sponsors use?
Sponsors send listeners to vanity URLs such as mazdausa.com, americanexpress.com/explorer and ashley.com and use promo codes like FIGSUK and PODCAST20. The offer table above lists every one we heard.
How do I advertise on SmartLess?
podintel does not sell ads. Sponsorship inquiries go to the show's publisher, SiriusXM | SmartLess LLC, and the audio is served by Simplecast, which handles dynamic ad insertion for the show. Use the sponsor list and ad-load data here to judge fit and to see which of your competitors already advertise on the show.
Where can I read SmartLess transcripts?
Every analysed episode on podintel has a full, timestamped transcript with the ad segments marked. Open any episode from the list on this page, or pull transcripts through the API and MCP server.