9/13/21: An Interview with Ken Burns | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett

Episode Description: We are blessed to have Ken Burns sit down with us this week. Ken clears up the rumors about George Washington’s wooden teeth and teaches us how much sap it takes to make syrup... amongst other things like The Civil War, Baseball, and his upcoming series, Muhammed Ali. After all, history is “story” plus ‘hi.”
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Series Description: "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.
9/13/21: An Interview with Ken Burns | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
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[@LilttleTeaCup]

I didn't think I would like this episode because I'm not familiar with the guest. But just like every episode, it surprised me. Now just like Sean, I want to go watch all of his documentaries.

[@maddrunn]

Please have Ken Burns back on your podcast. Great episode, great interview.

[@juju1896]

6:00 Ken Burns
26:00 Ken Burns on current America

[@Aleakwe]

Love this and the John Chancer quote: “you want me to be God’s stenographer: none of the ego, and all of the meaning”

[@huntersmith8733]

Here for Ken burns. I didn't even know these actors had a podcast.

[@SeeingCoolPlaces]

This is one of my favorite reveals. Jason's expression of admiration for Ken is something special

[@Archis_Anupam]

The legend himself... 🔥🔥

[@heatherc2939]

In this toxic political environment, your conversation with the clear eyed, intellectual Ken Burns made my day. Great input all 'round. The Lincoln quote needs to be stated in the Senate to kill the filibuster for voting rights.

[@Garrett1240]

Love that bit about Michael Moore

[@Makaveli12321]

he was truly an incredible guest I am just sitting here now so excited for no reason idek what to do

[@philipdahl8767]

absolutely love that this is a thing. if Jason, Will or Sean are reading this I would love to make better portrait images for them for the show.
Also, gotta say, this has been one of the most accidentally informative ones yet.

[@TheJProducti0ns]

Just finished the Vietnam War documentary by Ken Burns. Was wondering if there was a podcast he was in. This is perfect !

[@OakleyMoodie]

Wow the boys are really geeking out on this one!

[@timaging]

Love this series and love love love this episode. So good.

[@allisond5426]

My favorite documentary by Ken was on The Prohibition. Fascinating stuff!

[@GR_BackingTracks]

34:43 is banging:
4 aural and 4 visual techniques of Ken Burns' filmmaking...

[@bk9852]

The danger is on the way, Will Robinson. It is just amazing how history back then is predicting the future be careful what you wish for our Democracy may not be perfect but the alternative could be disastrous. Ali was an amazing documentary a must see and yes the music was fantastic, thank you, Ken Burns and crew

[@rolandosarabia810]

This was Smartplus

[@arthurjones9580]

Wow great show!!!!

[@Lucid.Insights]

great episode!

[@weareadventuresam]

God I’m so confused now. I’ve listened to every single podcast and just wanted to maybe show my support by seeing them live. I believe Job must have priced those tickets at $300-$400 for normal people like me in a pandemic.

[@catytheredheadedalaskan8118]

I love this podcast but the ten minutes of ads plus monetization plus ticket prices must mean that they're expensive talent.......

[@ShoeBoxMoses]

Gotta have some thick skin to play with this team.....Bateman is spicy....

[@bandolin1216]

The CBC did a documentary on the history of Canada. I can't remember how many hours it was but it was incredibly mediocre. And the whole time I was saying to myself, I wish the CBC had hired Ken Burns.

[@juanbaruchel354]

Will you are tha best of all!

[@R.L.M670]

I feel bad when they pick on Sean. It seems mean to me. I don't mind when Will and Jason clown eachother, it's really funny, but not amused when they pick on Sean.

[@gilbertvazquez1544]

My list for best host on Smartless
1.Bateman
2.Hayes
3.Fuckin Arnett

[@laurayates4033]

They all tie for 1 for me. Just the best!

[@valleygirl6521]

As much as I love Jason, I'd go Hayes first, then Bateman. Sean is the everyman fan who says what we're all thinking. Jason is a little too inside baseball for me, probably because he grew up in the biz. Arnett just annoys me.

[@danwhitacre8115]

I'm viewer 116! Woot!

[@katevand]

26:25

[@amirali-ik8wv]

27:38

[@GerLeahy]

Credit cards for 6 year olds in the ad. You country is doomed