Intro
In this episode of the “SmartLess” podcast, the hosts Rob Armjurf, Bennett Barbaco, and Michael Grantterry invite comedian Jimmy Kimmel as their guest. They reflect on their recent successful comedy tour, share humorous moments and anecdotes, and express their love and gratitude for their fans and hometown. The episode also features special appearances by Jimmy Kimmel’s sister, Tracy, and surprise guest Jennifer Aniston.
Main Takeaways
Comedian’s Tour and Awkward Encounters
- Comedian talks about her recent comedy tour across the US
- Special appearance by the comedian’s sister, Tracy, who received a warmer reception than the comedian
- Comedian shares a story about her undiagnosed face blindness and an awkward encounter with a neighbor
- Comedian also shares a story about not recognizing a co-star on Will and Grace
Reflections on the Comedy Tour
- The podcast hosts reflect on their successful tour
- They express both happiness and sadness at the tour’s end
- The hosts are surprised and grateful for their engagement with their audience
- They share humorous moments and anecdotes throughout the podcast
Guests, Merchandise, and Segments
- One host shares an embarrassing story about mistaking an actor for someone else
- The hosts express their love and gratitude for their fans and hometown
- They invite Jimmy Kimmel as their guest
- Jason is teased for not staying up late often
- The hosts joke about Jason’s tendency to leave abruptly
- They make fun of the merchandise they are selling, including motel keychains
- Key fobs are decorative
- Jimmy was taken for granted as a guest on the show
- The hosts don’t need guests on the podcast
- Jimmy loves listening to the podcast and doesn’t think they need guests
- Jimmy enjoys the banter and stories on the show, and likes when they pretend to use products in commercials
- The hosts use some of the products they advertise, but won’t say which ones
- There is tension and a Google search happening when guests are introduced on the show
- Jason suggests a segment where they read listener emails at the end of the show
Personal Finance and Subscriptions
- The hosts thank their support team for making the show possible
- The hosts share credit cards and have trouble keeping track of subscriptions, but Rocket Money helps them manage it
- Rocket Money is a personal finance app that finds and cancels unwanted subscriptions, monitors spending, and lowers bills up to 20%
- Most people think they’re spending $80 on subscriptions, but it’s closer to $200
Random Celebrity Encounters
- Jason Bateman shares stories about his past experiences with celebrities
- Andy Dick and Jason Bateman went out partying together years ago
- Jason Bateman had a crush on Chrissy McNichol and even had a dream about her
- Jason Bateman used to drive with a lit candle on his dashboard
- Jason Bateman has a great story for every random celebrity mentioned to him
- Jason Bateman shares stories of meeting random celebrities, including Mr. T, Bill Cosby, and Janet Jackson
- Bateman’s mother became friends with Mr. T’s personal trainer, leading to a meeting with Mr. T on the set of “Different Strokes”
- Bateman witnessed Mr. T and Flavor Flav causing a commotion on a plane
- Bateman briefly met Bill Cosby at a professional event
- Bateman went to school with Janet Jackson at a school for kids trying to make it in show business
- Bateman attended a progressive school called Heartlight with city and country days
- On country days, they went to a house in Calabasis and did schoolwork
- On city days, they visited cultural sites in LA and did schoolwork on the bus
- Bateman was friendly with Janet Jackson at school
- Bateman and Sean Hayes had a dance-off with Janet Jackson’s background dancers after Nipplegate
Other Highlights
- Guest hosting a show would be fun and a great way to plug people’s projects
- Smart-less month: a month-long rotation of guest hosts
- Jason Bateman would love to host the show for a week
- Jason thinks Sean has the best job in the world
- Sean wants to die on stage by having a massive heart attack
- He had a bad reaction to Advil on the show, causing his head to swell up
- Sean and Jimmy have both been to the ER and Sean knows his way around due to his atrial fibrillation
- Sean once took a famous person with diverticulitis to the ER and got them in ahead of bleeding people
- Sean compares himself to Norm from Cheers when going to the hospital
- Prophefall is a fantastic drug that knocks Sean out
- Sean’s nickname is Paddles
- Sean experienced time travel during a procedure
- Will Arnett met Bruce Springsteen at a clothing store in New York
- Bruce Springsteen tried to put his purchase on his account but the employee didn’t believe him
- Will Arnett used to host Super Bowl gatherings but stopped after 11 years
- Will Arnett is cooking smoked pastrami, smoked chicken wings, vegan chili, a grilled zucchini sandwich, and ribs for the Super Bowl
- Will Arnett’s friend jokingly gets mad about the zucchini sandwich and asks for popcorn
- Jennifer Aniston makes a surprise appearance on the show
- 2B streaming service has increased by 40% since December
- Jason Bateman’s new book is titled “Eating for One Second”
- The group had a lot of fun ordering room service on tour
- Skinny Pop is the best popcorn in the world
- Jimmy loves the show and is excited to see it grow
- Jimmy is a kind and generous person in the business, and he is everything you think he is
- Jimmy is willing to fly to any tour location if a guest drops out
- The people on the show are the best, and it’s offensive to hear them talked about dismissively off-air
- The last show of the tour was incredible, and everyone is appreciated for being there
- The speaker expresses excitement and gratitude to the audience
- The speaker struggles to find the right words to end the show
Summary
Comedian’s Tour and Awkward Encounters
In this episode of “SmartLess,” the hosts are joined by a comedian who shares stories from her recent comedy tour across the US. They discuss the special appearance of the comedian’s sister, Tracy, who received a warmer reception than the comedian herself. The comedian also shares humorous anecdotes about her undiagnosed face blindness and awkward encounters with a neighbor and a co-star on Will and Grace.
Reflections on the Comedy Tour
The podcast hosts reflect on the success of their recent comedy tour and express both happiness and sadness as it comes to an end. They share their gratitude for the engagement and support of their audience throughout the tour, while also sharing humorous moments and anecdotes from their experiences on the road.
Guests, Merchandise, and Segments
The hosts discuss their perspective on guests and merchandise on the podcast, joking about the merchandise they sell, including motel keychains. They also share humorous stories about mistaking actors for someone else and express their love and gratitude for their fans and hometown. Additionally, they consider introducing new segments, such as reading listener emails at the end of the show.
Personal Finance and Subscriptions
The hosts express their gratitude to their support team and discuss their struggles with managing credit cards and subscriptions. They mention Rocket Money, a personal finance app that helps them find and cancel unwanted subscriptions, monitor spending, and lower bills. They highlight the common misconception that people spend around $80 on subscriptions when it’s actually closer to $200.
Random Celebrity Encounters
Jason Bateman shares entertaining stories about his encounters with various celebrities, including Andy Dick, Chrissy McNichol, Mr. T, Bill Cosby, and Janet Jackson. He recounts memorable moments and interactions with these celebrities, showcasing his ability to recall amusing anecdotes for each random celebrity mentioned to him.
Other Highlights
Other highlights from the episode include discussions about guest hosting opportunities, a month-long rotation of guest hosts called “Smart-less month,” and Jason Bateman’s interest in hosting the show for a week. The hosts also share humorous stories about personal experiences, medical procedures, and encounters with Bruce Springsteen. Jennifer Aniston makes a surprise appearance on the show, adding to the excitement of the episode.
Conclusion
In this episode of “SmartLess,” the hosts and their guest, Jimmy Kimmel, engage in lively conversations, sharing humorous stories, reflections on their comedy tour, and gratitude for their fans. The episode is filled with entertaining anecdotes, celebrity encounters, and discussions about personal finance and subscriptions. Listeners are sure to enjoy the banter and comedic chemistry between the hosts and their guest.
