Smartypants
Get smart, the dumb way.
The greatest thinkers/comedians of our time ask the questions no one else will.
Cast
Rekha Shankar
Self - Host
Seasons
The greatest thinkers/comedians of our time ask the questions no one else will.
E1Birthdays, The Cookout, Vegetables
Apr 25, 2024
Trapp tries to find the happiest birthday. Demi talks about allyship. Vic asks what are vegetables.
E2Wrestling & Drag, Cryptids, Eggs
May 9, 2024
Jess explains why wrestling and drag are the same. Jacob analyzes which cryptid is the best to blaze with. Katie expounds why eggs are the best.
E3Swing Music, Emails, The Moon
May 23, 2024
Ross argues for a swing music revival. Alexis demonstrates how to write the perfect email. Raph proposes why the United States should bomb the moon.
E4Birds, Celebrities, Bodies
Jun 6, 2024
Fumi elucidates why birds might steal your girl. Janie advocates for celebrity elections. Paul pitches how he would make bodies better.
E5Groundhog Day, WNBA, The Ocean
Jun 20, 2024
Paul investigates who the mastermind of "Groundhog Day" is. Kimia argues why the WNBA is better than the NBA. Zach explains why the ocean sucks.
E6Theater Kids, Cicadas, Honorary Degrees
Jul 4, 2024
Anna asks if society should forgive theater kids. Sara asserts that cicadas should be the symbol of the USA. Ryan tries to receive an honorary degree.
E7Presidents, Zzyzx, Rollercoasters, Night Owls
Jul 18, 2024
Jon contends that current politics have ruined movie presidents. Carolyn reveals the history of Zzyzx. Grant rhapsodizes about rollercoasters. Pallavi exposes night owl discrimination.
E8Mecha, Cuss Words, Craigslist
Aug 1, 2024
Erika argues why the US government should build them a mech. Patrick explains why society needs new cuss words. Brian illustrates why Craigslist is the continuation of the Oregon Trail video game.
E9Michael Jordan, Family Sitcoms, God, Charcuterie
Aug 15, 2024
Jacquis asserts that Michael Jordan was a good baseball player. Carlos explores how realistic 90s family sitcoms were. Cynthia proves that God is a woman. Tao ranks charcuterie board elements.
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E1Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination
Mar 6, 2025
Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.
E2Food Captain, Names, Action Star
Mar 20, 2025
Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed instructs how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.
E3Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs
Apr 3, 2025
James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.
E4February, Concerts, Monsters
Apr 17, 2025
Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.
E5Grocery Stores, Society, Parents
May 1, 2025
Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.
E6Crows, Anime, Parties
May 15, 2025
Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.
E7Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing
May 29, 2025
Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.
E8Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton
Jun 12, 2025
Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.
E9Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots
Jun 26, 2025
David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."
E10Smoking, Movies, Cooking
Jul 10, 2025
Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.
E11Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet
Jul 24, 2025
Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.
E12Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics
Aug 7, 2025
Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.
E13Dinner Parties, Variants, Men
Aug 21, 2025
Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.
E14Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV
Sep 4, 2025
Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.
E15Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries
Sep 18, 2025
Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.
E16Cut for Time: Secret Agenda Items
Oct 2, 2025
Take a look at all the secret agenda items that were cut from season 2 of Smartypants.
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E1The Rules of Content
Jun 12, 2026
Tao reimagines the Olympics. Amanda exalts raunchy novels. Kwesi criticizes the English language.
E2Bonk and Vibes
Jun 26, 2026
Lauren slams city-as-personality behavior. Zach praises LARP. Oscar reclaims the pride flag.
E3Episode 3
Jul 10, 2026
E4Episode 4
Jul 24, 2026
E5Episode 5
Aug 7, 2026
E6Episode 6
Aug 21, 2026
E7Episode 7
Sep 4, 2026
E8Episode 8
Sep 18, 2026
E9Episode 9
Oct 2, 2026
E10Episode 10
Oct 16, 2026
E11Episode 11
Oct 30, 2026
E12Episode 12
Nov 13, 2026
E13Episode 13
Nov 27, 2026
E14Episode 14
Dec 11, 2026
E15Episode 15
Dec 25, 2026
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