SmartLess — Perception Intelligence

Cross-surface analysis of how SmartLess is currently perceived. Each surface aggregates multiple observation channels into a single, normalised reading. Drivers are derived deterministically from the underlying signals.

Perception Intelligence

Strong

Strong positive perception, anchored by the ai engines.

SentimentStrong

Strong positive perception, anchored by the ai engines.

Tone

promotional

Dominant tone reads as promotional

promotional 33%authoritative 33%comparative 33%

Intent

products/services

Coverage centres on products/services and market position

comedy podcastcelebrity hostssurprise guest format

Observation surfaces

AI engines

5 obs

Strong

Owned content

3 obs

Strong

Why this reading

AI engines pulling positive

AI engines contributes the strongest positive pull (85/100, 5 observations).

Recurring theme: comedy podcast

"comedy podcast" recurs across coverage, reinforcing the ai engines reading.

Trend · 3d

Confidence 50

Coverage gaps

· Technical — Technical requires Pro access.
· Press — Press coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
· Social — Social coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
· Reviews — Reviews coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
· Search — Search requires Pulse access.

Tone analysis

Dominant tone reads as promotional.

promotional

33%

authoritative

33%

comparative

33%

Intent & focus

Coverage centres on products/services and market position.

products/services — weight 6
market position — weight 6
reputation — weight 4
financial — weight 2
pricing — weight 2

Recurring framing: IDENTITY: SmartLess is a comedy podcast launched in 2020, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. It features unscripted celebrity interviews · **SmartLess** is a weekly comedy podcast launched in July 2020, hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. Each episode features the three hosts in a largely unscripted, conversational format as they interview a high-profile guest (often actors, comedians, musicians, or public figu · **IDENTITY**: SmartLess is a comedy-interview podcast hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, launched in 2020. **AUTHORITY**: High download numbers, exclusive Spotify deal reportedly worth $100+ million, A-list celebrity guests, Emmy nomination for Outstanding Scripted Nonficti · **SmartLess Overview:** SmartLess is a popular comedy podcast hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. The show launched in 2020 and features a unique format where one host surprises the other two with a mystery guest each episode · **IDENTITY:** SmartLess is a popular podcast co-hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett, known for its conversational format and celebrity interviews. **AUTHORITY:** SmartLess has received critical acclaim, high listener ratings, and notable guest appearances, indicating its authority i · **SmartLess** is a popular podcast that was launched in July 2020, co-hosted by actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. The podcast is known for its unique format where one of the hosts invites a surprise guest each episode, while the other two hosts are kept in the dark about the guest's

Surface breakdown

Surface	Reading	Sample	Confidence	Last observed
AI engines	85	5	51%	5/25/2026
Owned content	80	3	49%	5/25/2026
Technical	Technical requires Pro access.
Press	Press coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
Social	Social coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
Reviews	Reviews coverage resumes after the next collection pass.
Search	Search requires Pulse access.

Trend over time

Last 3 observations, headline sentiment normalised 0–100.

Drivers behind the reading

AI engines pulling positive
AI engines contributes the strongest positive pull (85/100, 5 observations).
Evidence: AI engines
Recurring theme: comedy podcast
"comedy podcast" recurs across coverage, reinforcing the ai engines reading.
Evidence: AI engines

Concordance & confidence

Headline confidence is 50%. Concordance becomes available once at least two observation surfaces report a sentiment reading.

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