Smartypants
Season 2
March 6, 2025
16Episodes
5.8
Join more secret gatherings of the Smartypants Society! Host Rekha Shankar welcomes new and returning members to share their bold ideas, controversial takes, and unhinged theories in a series of presentations that will change everything you thought you knew about the world.
Episodes
1. Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination
5.5
March 6, 2025
36 min
Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.
Guest Stars:
Mike Trapp, Katie Marovitch, Arasha Lalani, Jeremy Culhane, Ele Woods
2. Food Captain, Names, Action Star
4.3
March 20, 2025
37 min
Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed instructs how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.
Guest Stars:
Jessica McKenna, Waleed Mansour, Becca Scott, Courtney Miller, Chad Westbrook
3. Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs
4.0
April 3, 2025
32 min
James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.
Guest Stars:
James III, Elaine Carroll, Caldwell Tanner, Jordan Myrick, Shayne Topp
4. February, Concerts, Monsters
April 17, 2025
30 min
Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.
Guest Stars:
Jessica Ross, Demi Adejuyigbe, Emma Choi, Jon Matteson, David Kerns
5. Grocery Stores, Society, Parents
7.0
May 1, 2025
34 min
Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.
Guest Stars:
Anna Garcia, Paul Robalino, Priscilla Davies, Hector Navarro, Joan Ford
6. Crows, Anime, Parties
May 15, 2025
38 min
Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.
Guest Stars:
Katie Marovitch, Mike Trapp, Ele Woods, Alyssa Limperis, Max Burkholder
7. Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing
5.5
May 29, 2025
38 min
Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.
Guest Stars:
Courtney Miller, Chad Westbrook, Jiavani, Ify Nwadiwe, Kristen Bartlett
8. Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton
5.5
June 12, 2025
33 min
Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.
Guest Stars:
Jordan Myrick, Shayne Topp, Anna Rajo, Lily Du, Tai Leclaire
9. Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots
6.0
June 26, 2025
39 min
David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."
Guest Stars:
Demi Adejuyigbe, Jessica Ross, Isabella Roland, Mano Agapion, Peter S. Kim
10. Smoking, Movies, Cooking
7.5
July 10, 2025
36 min
Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.
Guest Stars:
Paul Robalino, Anna Garcia, Priscilla Davies, Chris Grace, Hank Green
11. Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet
July 24, 2025
39 min
Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.
Guest Stars:
Mike Trapp, Katie Marovitch, Vinny Thomas, Ryan Barton, Arasha Lalani
12. Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics
August 7, 2025
31 min
Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.
Guest Stars:
Kristen Bartlett, Phil Jamesson, Ify Nwadiwe, Jessica McKenna, Waleed Mansour
13. Dinner Parties, Variants, Men
7.0
August 21, 2025
37 min
Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.
Guest Stars:
Lily Du, Cameron Esposito, Tai Leclaire, James III, Elaine Carroll
14. Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV
September 4, 2025
40 min
Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.
Guest Stars:
Demi Adejuyigbe, Jessica Ross, David Kerns, Alexis Nikole Nelson, Emma Choi
15. Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries
September 18, 2025
34 min
Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.
Guest Stars:
Paul Robalino, Anna Garcia, Hector Navarro, Joan Ford, Siobhan Thompson
