SmartLess

Introducing: CrimeLess

January 16, 2026

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  • The primary purpose of this *SmartLess* episode segment is to introduce and promote a new podcast called *CrimeLess*, hosted by Rory Scovel and Josh Dean. 
  • The *CrimeLess* podcast focuses specifically on the 'stupider side of the true crime world,' exploring outrageous capers, absurd scams, and the creativity of 'dumbest criminals.' 
  • The *CrimeLess* trailer highlights the show's content, which includes bizarre hypothetical questions, discussions of strange details, and segments featuring promiscuous primates, tarot card readings, and game segments. 

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Introduction of CrimeLess Podcast
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  • Key Takeaway: Rory Scovel introduces the new podcast CrimeLess, co-hosted with journalist Josh Dean, which focuses on the ‘stupider side of the true crime world.’
  • Summary: Rory Scovel announces the new podcast CrimeLess to SmartLess listeners. He identifies himself as a comedian and actor, and Josh Dean as a journalist. They dive into a new story from the true crime world every week.
CrimeLess Trailer Opening Questions
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  • Key Takeaway: The CrimeLess trailer poses specific, absurd hypothetical crime questions, such as whether cutting a cat’s hair is a crime or the dumbest way to steal a quarter million dollars.
  • Summary: The trailer opens by asking if listeners have more questions than answers from typical crime shows. Specific examples of explored topics include the legality of cutting a cat’s hair and the safety of snorting human remains. The segment also questions if catfishing a city constitutes a crime or merely a high-level prank.
Podcast Production and Content Highlights
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  • Key Takeaway: CrimeLess is produced by Smartless Media, Campside Media, and Big Money Players, and features content ranging from ‘promiscuous primates’ to discussions involving tarot card readings and refrigerator-related criminal activity.
  • Summary: The show is presented as a celebration of the creativity of the world’s dumbest criminals. Content highlights include stories involving thousands of angry monkeys and discussions about asking deep questions during tarot readings. The hosts promise incredible voice acting and plenty of stupid crime scenarios.
Examples of Criminal Stupidity
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  • Key Takeaway: Examples of criminal ineptitude include faking one’s death while remaining in the same town by only changing a name, and confusing human ashes with cocaine.
  • Summary: One scenario involves a person who fakes their death but continues living locally just by changing their name, suggesting either great acting or a very unintelligent town. Another segment touches upon the textural and color differences between human ashes and cocaine. The hosts also reference an attempted double murder, noting the perpetrator was otherwise considered a ‘fun guy.’
Game Segments and Call to Action
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  • Key Takeaway: The CrimeLess format includes game segments, such as the ‘hardest trivia game on the poop episode,’ and listeners are directed to search for and follow the show on the iHeartRadio app.
  • Summary: The show incorporates game segments, including a difficult trivia game related to a specific episode’s topic. The mystery of where Josh Dean will take the conversation each week is cited as a reason for tuning in. Listeners are instructed to search for CrimeLess on the free iHeartRadio app to listen immediately.