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"SmartLess" Live at Hollywood Bowl
The popular podcast “SmartLess,” hosted by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes, is coming to the Hollywood Bowl on November 15. This event will be the Bowl’s first live podcast recording ever. Two surprise guests will take part in the show, and their identities are being kept secret. The hosts expressed excitement and humor about following in the footsteps of famous performers at the venue. Despite its large capacity, the event will not break the world record for podcast taping attendance.
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