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.
Episode 1
Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination
Mar 6, 2025
Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.
Episode 2
Food 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.
Episode 3
Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs
Apr 3, 2025
James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.
Episode 4
February, Concerts, Monsters
Apr 17, 2025
Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.
Episode 5
Grocery Stores, Society, Parents
May 1, 2025
Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.
Episode 6
Crows, Anime, Parties
May 15, 2025
Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.
Episode 7
Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing
May 29, 2025
Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.
Episode 8
Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton
Jun 12, 2025
Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.
Episode 9
Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots
Jun 26, 2025
David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."
Episode 10
Smoking, Movies, Cooking
Jul 10, 2025
Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.
Episode 11
Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet
Jul 24, 2025
Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.
Episode 12
Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics
Aug 7, 2025
Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.
Episode 13
Dinner Parties, Variants, Men
Aug 21, 2025
Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.
Episode 14
Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV
Sep 4, 2025
Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.
Episode 15
Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries
Sep 18, 2025
Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.
Episode 16
Cut 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.