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The Smartest Man in the World

by Greg Proops

Comedian Greg Proops is smarter than you.

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Episodes

  1. Cliffs

    In a new missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Boz Scaggs, Boonville and Berkeley.

  2. Doves

    In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about “Cool Hand Luke,” champagne and Connie Francis.

  3. Sly

    In this fresh missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Barry Jenkins, The Boys in the Band and Brian Wilson.

  4. Ponchos

    In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss deportations, Dr. Kildare and Dirk Bogarde.

  5. Jaspers

    In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer preach on Putin, Pearl Bailey and punk rock.

  6. Monks

    In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer rap on rain, Richard Perry and Redd Foxx.

  7. Smiths

    In this missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer commiserate on Kamala Harris, Kris Kristofferson and Ken Page.

  8. Tops

    In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Brazil, Billy Bean and Bob Newhart.

  9. Mays

    In another broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer address Althea Gibson, Anouk Aimée and Albert Heath.

  10. Carters

    In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on Lee Dorsey, Louis Gossett Jr and Luis Buñuel.

  11. Pogos

    In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak about The Shangri-Las, The Smothers Brothers and Shane MacGowan.

  12. Crofts

    Live from the The Punchline in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cookie Bear, A Christmas Carol and Cormac McCarthy.

  13. Optimists

    Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg talks travel, Texas and Tenzing Norgay.

  14. Smokies

    In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on The Rolling Stones, Rudolph Isley and Richard Roundtree.

  15. The Negro Leagues Hall of Game Awards 2023

    Live from the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, MO, Greg hosts the Hall of Game awards. Greg interviews baseball greats Al Downing, Dave Stewart, Derrick Blue, Dontrelle Willis and Doc Gooden.

  16. Peewees

    In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer acknowledge Agnès Varda, Alfred Hitchcock and Andy Smart.

  17. Pants

    Live from the Soho Theatre in London, Greg ponders pints, Pantera and Portsmouth.

  18. Glasses

    In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer analyze Angela Bassett, An American Tail and Astrud Gilberto.

  19. Huskies

    Live from Esther’s Follies in Austin as part of SXSW, Greg alludes to The Alamo, Ann Richards and awards shows.

  20. Shorts

    In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jam on James Hong, jazz and Judy Heumann.

  21. Temptations

    In the latest broadcast from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer discuss The Delfonics, Dianne Feinstein and David Crosby.

  22. Stitches

    Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg cracks on Cleveland, Christmas and Chaney.

  23. Paris Blues

    Live from Shakespeare and Company in Paris, Greg cracks on Christmas Carols, The Clash and Christine McVie.

  24. Sunsets

    In the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer lecture on lettuce, Lou Reed and Loretta Lynn.

  25. Hollands

    In this dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Michelle Obama, Mary Peltola and Mable John.

  26. Bills

    In the the newest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter on Buck O’Neil, Bo Hopkins and Bob Dylan.

  27. Roe

    In the latest communiqué from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer riff on Ron Carter, Roberta Flack and Roe v. Wade.

  28. Opals

    In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Ketanji Brown Jackson, Kelsie Whitmore and The Keystone Korner.

  29. Poitiers

    In an overdue dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out Funkadelic, fashion and Fred McGriff.

  30. Caps

    Live from the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco, Greg banters on baking bread, Bo Donaldson and the Haywoods and The Bell Beefer.

  31. Buds

    In the this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mark Meadows, Minnie Miñoso and The Monkees.

  32. Gaps

    In the newest recording from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer speak Scotland, Schoolhouse Rock and super slides.

  33. Dashes

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg speaks about Sarah Dash, Spearmint Rhino and "Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song."

  34. Pops

    In the latest dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer converse on Colorado, Carl Bean and Confederate statues.

  35. Watts

    In today’s address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer love Louisiana, Lou Grant and Lee “Scratch” Perry.

  36. Knots

    In today’s conversation from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer jaw on Josephine Baker, James W. Loewen and Jack Hirschman.

  37. Fries

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg dips into diving boards, dinosaurs and Don Henley.

  38. Cables

    In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer kick around Kool and the Gang, Kamala Harris and Kathy Hochul.

  39. Ravens

    In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer chat about Charles Connor, Christian Boltanski and Charlie Watts.

  40. Guardians

    In this week's dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bill Macy, Biz Markie and Bob Moses.

  41. Camels

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg ponders Pearl Bailey, patchouli and Pete Rose

  42. Bullhorns

    In another dispatch from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer harp on Haribo gummies, Harvey Milk and Hawaii.

  43. Shores

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg chats about Chrissie Hynde, Cher and the Circle Star Theatre.

  44. Mudcats

    In the latest missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer feel out The Firesign Theatre, Fee Waybill and federal judge appointments.

  45. Grooves

    In the latest chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer vamp on Venus Williams, vaccines and voter suppression.

  46. Watchtowers

    In this week's missive from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer banter about Bob Dylan, Bettye Lavette and Betye Saar.

  47. Partners

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg nods to Nick Franglen, Nora Dunn and Nick and Nora Charles.

  48. Flacks

    In this week's address from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer mention Mr. Personality, masks and McCarthy.

  49. Shocks

    In today’s chat from the Fortress of Proopitude, Greg and Jennifer salute San Francisco, Senator Warnock and Star Wars.

  50. Stacks

    Live from the Nowhere Comedy Club, Greg raps on rodeos, The Readymades and Republicans.

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Comedian Greg Proops is smarter than you.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Smartest Man in the World have?

The Smartest Man in the World has 555 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 7, 2026.

What is The Smartest Man in the World about?

Comedian Greg Proops is smarter than you.

How often does The Smartest Man in the World release new episodes?

The Smartest Man in the World publishes every two weeks, based on its 555 episodes since October 2010.

Who hosts The Smartest Man in the World?

The Smartest Man in the World is created and hosted by Greg Proops.
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