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Season 2

16 episodes · 2025

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.

  1. 1Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination

    06 Mar 2025 · 36 min

    5.5 (4)

    Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.

  2. 2Food Captain, Names, Action Star

    20 Mar 2025 · 37 min

    4.3 (3)

    Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed instructs how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.

  3. 3Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs

    03 Apr 2025 · 32 min

    4.0 (3)

    James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.

  4. 4February, Concerts, Monsters

    17 Apr 2025 · 30 min

    Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.

  5. 5Grocery Stores, Society, Parents

    01 May 2025 · 34 min

    7.0 (1)

    Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.

  6. 6Crows, Anime, Parties

    15 May 2025 · 38 min

    Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.

  7. 7Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing

    29 May 2025 · 38 min

    5.5 (2)

    Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.

  8. 8Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton

    12 Jun 2025 · 33 min

    5.5 (2)

    Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.

  9. 9Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots

    26 Jun 2025 · 39 min

    6.0 (3)

    David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."

  10. 10Smoking, Movies, Cooking

    10 Jul 2025 · 36 min

    4.2 (2)

    Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.

  11. 11Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet

    24 Jul 2025 · 39 min

    1.0 (1)

    Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.

  12. 12Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics

    07 Aug 2025 · 31 min

    1.0 (1)

    Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.

  13. 13Dinner Parties, Variants, Men

    21 Aug 2025 · 37 min

    4.0 (2)

    Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.

  14. 14Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV

    04 Sep 2025 · 40 min

    1.0 (1)

    Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.

  15. 15Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteriesfinale

    18 Sep 2025 · 34 min

    1.0 (1)

    Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.

  16. 16Cut for Time: Secret Agenda Items

    02 Oct 2025 · 22 min

    1.0 (1)

    Take a look at all the secret agenda items that were cut from season 2 of Smartypants.