Unless you’re living under a podcast rock, you have likely listened to a few episodes of the SmartLess podcast featuring Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett. Because of my love of curating, this post is dedicated to providing you with a curated list of episodes from SmartLess that feature celebrities in recovery from alcohol and drugs since the podcast launched back in the summer of 2020. Both Jason Bateman and Will Arnett publicly identify as being sober. Please note I cannot 100% confirm the following celebs are sober at the moment, and I am basing my information on sources found using Google. ICYMI, Googling is my cardio.
About SmartLess
“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.
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The Curated Smartless List of Sober Celebs:
- Dax Shepard
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Tony Hawk
- Eddie Vedder
- Bradley Cooper
- Ewan McGregor
- Katy Perry
- Anderson Cooper
- Bono
- Ben Aflleck
- Rob Lowe
Dax Shepard
Sober Curator Pro Tip: A few months after this first episode of Smartless featuring Dax Shepard was published, Dax came out publicly on his own podcast, Armchair Expert, about his relapse. Dax Shepard Relapse Arm Chair Expert Podcast (thesobercurator.com)
Robert Downey Jr.
Sober Curator Pro Tip: If you’re as obsessed with RDJ as I am, then you might enjoy this fun mocktail garnish idea in our HAPPY EVERY HOUR section of the site. Iron Man Tony Stark Mocktail (thesobercurator.com)
Tony Hawk
Eddie Vedder
Bradley Cooper
Ewan McGregor
Katy Perry
Anderson Cooper
Bono
Ben Affleck
Rob Lowe
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Which podcast guests have talked about sobriety?
Many public figures have openly discussed sobriety on popular podcasts.
Why do celebrities talk about sobriety publicly?
Sharing their stories helps reduce stigma and inspire others.
Do sobriety interviews help listeners?
Yes. Hearing real stories can provide hope and perspective.
What podcasts focus on sobriety?
Many podcasts feature recovery stories and sober living topics.
Why are sobriety stories important in media?
They help normalize recovery and reduce stigma.
