Rekha Shankar
Self - Host
Series SeasonSeason 2 episodes2025
Smartypants
Season 2
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
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 136 min2025-03-06
Standardization, Dogs, Procrastination
Trapp standardizes English regionalisms. Arasha presents why dogs aren't cute. Jeremy reveals how to procrastinate well.
Episode 237 min2025-03-20
Food Captain, Names, Action Star
Jess explains why you need a food captain. Waleed instructs how to name a baby. Becca becomes a hero.
Episode 332 min2025-04-03
Hip Hop, Intimacy, Hot Dogs
James connects hip hop to finances. Elaine makes intimacy bases. Caldwell wants a hot dog anywhere.
Episode 430 min2025-04-17
February, Concerts, Monsters
Emma cancels February. Jess explains why concerts suck. Jon criticizes sexy monsters.
Episode 534 min2025-05-01
Grocery Stores, Society, Parents
Hank organizes grocery stores. Paul improves society. Lorena bets on her parents' attention.
Episode 638 min2025-05-15
Crows, Anime, Parties
Vinny teaches crow history. Ryan swipes right on otakus. Katie reveals how to be the best guest.
Episode 738 min2025-05-29
Bullying, Bedbugs, Kissing
Kristen justifies bullying kids. Phil demystifies bedbugs. Ify advocates for kissing the homies.
Episode 833 min2025-06-12
Second Families, Sacagawea, Linda Hamilton
Lily supports gender equality. Tai honors a Native American icon. Cameron praises Sarah Connor.
Episode 939 min2025-06-26
Uniforms, Therapy, Reboots
David promotes uniforms. Alexis tricks men to get therapy. Demi pitches his reboot for "Big."
Episode 1036 min2025-07-10
Smoking, Movies, Cooking
Siobhan argues teens should smoke. Joan champions mouse cinema. Hector explains why cooking sucks.
Episode 1139 min2025-07-24
Outer Space, Child Labor, The Alphabet
Alyssa thinks exploring space is useless. Max defends child labor. Ele finds the sexiest letter.
Episode 1231 min2025-08-07
Cereal Mascots, Categorization, Cult Classics
Jiavani rebrands cereal mascots. Chad examines personality tests. Courtney raves over Grease 2.
Episode 1337 min2025-08-21
Dinner Parties, Variants, Men
Anna throws the perfect dinner party. Shayne battles himself. Jordan investigates men for lesbians.
Episode 1440 min2025-09-04
Stereotypes, Tardiness, Reality TV
Peter explores Asian excellence. Mano ends lateness. Izzy celebrates The Real Housewives.
Episode 1534 min2025-09-18
Puzzles, Siblings, Mysteries
Anna evaluates word puzzles. Priscilla rates sibling combos. Chris solves the ultimate mystery.
Episode 1622 min2025-10-02
Cut for Time: Secret Agenda Items
Take a look at all the secret agenda items that were cut from season 2 of Smartypants.