SmartLess

The 27th Annual Webby Awards is honored to recognize Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett as the 2023 Webby Podcast of the Year for bringing plenty of hilarity to online audiences everywhere with their podcast SmartLess. 

In today’s podcast and audio industry, it’s harder than ever to stand out and make shows that resonate with large audiences everywhere. SmartLess has done just that since launching in June 2020. The podcast has cemented itself as a pop culture phenomenon, as hosts Hayes, Bateman and Arnett blend witty banter and genuine friendship with thoughtful interviews.  By leaning on the hosts’ incredible dynamic, SmartLess creates a space on the Internet for listeners to learn more about their favorite celebrities and public figures—from Bono and Charlize Theron to Jordan Peele and even President Joe Biden—in a laid back format that allows for seamless vulnerability and wow moments. 

SmartLess embraces and demonstrates what’s most exciting about the promise of podcasts and the Internet: the ability to connect listeners around the world with great stories to enjoy. For becoming a cultural phenomenon that continues to spark joy and bring great conversations to thousands of listeners around the world, it is our great privilege to honor SmartLess as the 2023 Webby Breakout Podcast of the Year.