134 - Bot Bops (w/ Carrie Aizley)

Summary

SmartLess Presents ClueLess: Episode 134 - "Bot Bops" (w/ Carrie Aizley) Release Date: March 10, 2025

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Introduction

In the 134th episode of SmartLess Presents ClueLess, host Elliott Kalan teams up once again with perennial contestant Sean Hayes and welcomes guest Carrie Aisley. The episode centers around engaging puzzles and the main event—the competitive game "Bot Bops."

Notable Quote:

• Elliott Kalan [00:58]: "Welcome to SmartLess Presents ClueLess, the only podcast where your flabby brain gets the workout it so desperately needs."

Cliffhanger Puzzle

The episode kicks off with Elliott addressing the audience’s anticipation for the previous episode's cliffhanger puzzle. This puzzle involved a calendrical riddle:

"March, May, and August all have 31 days, but one of those months is shorter than the others. Which one is it?"

Discussion Highlights:

• Initial Guesses: Carrie initially thinks, "May has three letters" ([02:47]).
• Clarification: Sean considers letter counts but acknowledges it's a trick question ([02:53]).
• Reveal: Elliott explains the correct answer is March, not due to the number of days, but because of the time change when clocks are set forward, effectively making March "shorter" by an hour ([03:44]).

Notable Quote:

• Elliott Kalan [03:44]: "In March, we turn the clocks ahead an hour. So even though it's 31 days, it is an hour shorter than the others."

Main Game: Bot Bops

The heart of the episode is the interactive game "Bot Bops," where a digital bot performs snippets of popular songs, and contestants must identify both the song title and the original artist.

Game Mechanics:

• Scoring: Points are awarded for correctly identifying the song title and artist.
• Collaborative Fun: Elliott encourages team spirit, with contestants cheering each other on ([08:43]).

Round-by-Round Breakdown:

1. First Bop:

   • Bot Lyrics: Snippet resembling "Tainted Love."
   • Guess: Sean correctly identifies it as "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell ([09:46]).
   • Elliott’s Comment: "That's one point for you, Sean. Great. You got that title. Fantastic." ([10:12])

   Notable Quote:

   • Sean Hayes [09:46]: "Tainted Love by Soft Cell."

2. Second Bop:

   • Bot Lyrics: Lines matching "Take On Me."
   • Guess: Both Sean and Carrie correctly identify "Take On Me" by A-ha ([10:37]).

   Notable Quote:

   • Carrie Aisley [11:16]: "I like when the bot says ooh."

3. Third Bop:

   • Bot Lyrics: Verse from "Ice Ice Baby."
   • Guess: Sean adeptly names "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice ([12:06]).

   Notable Quote:

   • Sean Hayes [12:06]: "It's Vanilla Ice is the person. DJ Ice, baby Dunk dunk ding ding."

4. Fourth Bop:

   • Bot Lyrics: Lines from "Rick" by Ben Folds Five.
   • Guess: Both identify the song, earning half points initially, then one full point after clarification ([13:38]).

   Notable Quote:

   • Bot [13:38]: "Rick by Ben Folds Five."

5. Final Bop (Worth 55 Points):

   • Bot Lyrics: Verse from "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba.
   • Guess: Sean correctly identifies "Tubthumping" by Chumbawamba ([15:18]).

   Notable Quote:

   • Bot [15:18]: "Tub Thumping by Chumbawumba."

Final Score:

• Sean Hayes: 28.5 points
• Carrie Aizley: 1 point

Notable Interaction:

• Elliott Kalan [14:01]: "This one's worth 55 points."

Mega Clue

Following the game, Elliott presents the "Mega Clue"—a 100-point question connecting the artists featured in the episode's songs: Soft Cell, A-ha, Vanilla Ice, Ben Folds Five, and Chumbawamba.

Clue Details:

• Question: "What do these artists have in common?"
• Sean’s Answer: All had one major hit each ([16:51]).

Outcome:

• Sean earns an additional 100 points for correctly identifying that each artist is primarily known for one major hit ("deep cuts" and staying power were considered but ultimately not the correct connection).

Notable Quote:

• Elliott Kalan [16:54]: "That's right, Sean, for 100 more points to really just crush Carrie's face in the dirt with your score."

Cliffhanger Puzzle for Next Episode

Elliott teases the next episode's cliffhanger puzzle:

"What do these five words have in common? Barry, Field, Taylor, Stone, and Hunter."

Listeners are encouraged to ponder this word-based mystery until the answer is revealed in the subsequent episode.

Notable Quote:

• Elliott Kalan [15:01]: "Barry, Field, Taylor, Stone, and Hunter. Something connects all of those words. What could it be?"

Closing Remarks

Elliott wraps up the episode by commending Carrie and Sean for their participation and thanking the listeners. He emphasizes patience with one’s brain, encouraging continuous mental engagement.

Notable Quote:

• Elliott Kalan [17:35]: "Remember to follow subscribe, rate and review the show. It really helps."

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Key Takeaways:

• SmartLess Presents ClueLess continues to deliver engaging and mentally stimulating content through puzzles and interactive games.
• The "Bot Bops" game showcases contestants' musical knowledge and quick thinking.
• Cliffhanger puzzles and Mega Clues add layers of challenge and anticipation for regular listeners.

Whether you're a puzzle enthusiast or enjoy friendly competition, Episode 134 offers a delightful blend of brain teasers and entertainment.

Transcript

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[Sean Hayes]

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[Elliot Kaelin]

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[Sean Hayes]

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[Elliot Kaelin]

And they.

[Sean Hayes]

Are they so low shoot.

[Carrie Aisley]

Do they like around my ne.

[Sean Hayes]

Did you get an ear reduction?

[Carrie Aisley]

I had my ears lowered so they're equal with my glands.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Listeners at home, I know you expect us to start today's episode by revealing the answer to last episode's cliffhanger puzzle. Well, around here, we like to keep you on your toes. We like to do the unexpected. And the most unexpected thing we could do is to not do something unexpected and do exactly what you expect us to do so. Let's reveal the answer to last episode's Cliffhanger Puzzle. I love that you may remember last episode. Cliffhanger Puzzle was a calendrical question relating to the calendar that went thusly. March, May, and August all have 31 days, but one of those months is shorter than the others. Which one is it?

[Carrie Aisley]

Well, now I get it now. It's May has three letters. Right.

[Sean Hayes]

That's what I was gonna say, but.

[Carrie Aisley]

I was doing before. I thought it was the numbers which would have been March.

[Sean Hayes]

Oh, you mean the letters.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Why do you think it's March?

[Carrie Aisley]

Well, because March only is 30 days and May 30 days have September, April, June, November.

[Bot]

No, he said.

[Sean Hayes]

He said that all have 31 days.

[Carrie Aisley]

Oh, you did?

[Elliot Kaelin]

I did.

[Sean Hayes]

Oh, all those months. That's a trick question. It's what we call a riddle, Carrie.

[Carrie Aisley]

Well, then it's May because it's the shortest. Right.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Except here's the thing. It is March, but not for the reason that you explained.

[Sean Hayes]

Well, let me. Give me a second. Give me a second.

[Carrie Aisley]

Wait a minute.

[Sean Hayes]

So it's. March is the. Okay, each month, March, May, and August all have 31 days.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Yes.

[Sean Hayes]

But the question is, which one of those three is the shortest?

[Elliot Kaelin]

Yes. Which of those months is shorter than the others? And this is a time question. Although I like the way you were thinking.

[Sean Hayes]

It's gotta do something with, like, spring and, like, the daytime and all that.

[Elliot Kaelin]

No, it is the time change. I'll tell you. In March, we turn the. It is a. In March, we turn the clocks ahead an hour. So Even though it's 31 days, it is an hour shorter than the others.

[Sean Hayes]

Oh, how about that? Look at that. Carrie.

[Carrie Aisley]

That was a trick. That was a trick.

[Elliot Kaelin]

It was the kind of trick where there's kind of a trick in it, but it's actually less of a trick than our other tricks. But it's still a trick. We can all.

[Carrie Aisley]

I'm glad it was harder because I felt like it would have been too easy if it was just.

[Sean Hayes]

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Allow 15 days qualifying unlock device, credit service port in 90 plus days with device into eligible carrier and timely redemption. Required card has no cash access and expires in six months. Listeners, did you figure out the answer? If not, but that is okay. Cliffhanger puzzles only count towards 15% of your final grade. It's much more important that you ace today's main game. It's called BotBops.

[Sean Hayes]

Bot Bops.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Bot bops.

[Bot]

I am the bot and these are my bops.

[Sean Hayes]

I love that I am a bot and these are my bops.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Let's make it clear I am the bot and these are my bots. Like, don't get us confused. That's my favorite part of it.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah.

[Elliot Kaelin]

In this game, our digital robot assistant has selected five songs, five popular music songs to perform for you in its cold, emotionless, inhuman, yet somehow yearningly beautiful voice. Your job is to name the song and its original artist before the other player can. That's right. This is a competitive game.

[Carrie Aisley]

Yeah. Sean's really good at this.

[Sean Hayes]

No, Carrie, they're the one who beat me in the game.

[Carrie Aisley]

No. You know all kinds of weird songs.

[Sean Hayes]

You're weird.

[Carrie Aisley]

Oh, shit.

[Elliot Kaelin]

I love how you're both building each other up so that when you win, it's that much more impressive.

[Carrie Aisley]

You're gonna do great, Sean. You're gonna do so good.

[Sean Hayes]

Hey, Carrie. Thank you so much.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Now you'll get a point for the song title and a point for the artist. Whoever gets the most points wins. So let's say the first person gets the song title but doesn't know the artist. Maybe the other player can jump in and take it after giving it, you know, a reasonable amount of time, of course.

[Sean Hayes]

Yes.

[Elliot Kaelin]

So without further ado, are you ready to hear this Bot bop a little? Yes.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Bot bops, Bot. Please bring on the first bop.

[Bot]

Don't touch me, please. I cannot stand the way you tease I love you though you hurt me so now I'm gonna pack my things and go and go blanky blank whoa oh oh blanky blank whoa oh oh.

[Carrie Aisley]

Don'T you the way to go Like.

[Sean Hayes]

I know what it is Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

[Carrie Aisley]

I know what it is.

[Elliot Kaelin]

I can tell you know it. Carrie.

[Sean Hayes]

Passing our things Now I'm gonna pack my things I know what it is. It's tainted love. Tainted love.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Tainted love.

[Sean Hayes]

Right. Love.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Who sings that?

[Sean Hayes]

It's by Tainted Love is by.

[Carrie Aisley]

I'm never gonna get it.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah, yeah. It's not.

[Elliot Kaelin]

That's en vogue. Never gonna get it.

[Carrie Aisley]

It's not Tears for Fears.

[Sean Hayes]

No, no. It's Tainted Love is by. I mean, I know it, but I don't remember it.

[Elliot Kaelin]

All right, bot, who is that bop by? And what is that bop?

[Bot]

Tainted Love by Soft sell.

[Sean Hayes]

Soft sell.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Soft sell.

[Carrie Aisley]

Never would have gotten that, I don't think.

[Elliot Kaelin]

But that's one point for you, Sean. Great. You got that title. Fantastic. All right, Bot, can you bring us our next bop?

[Bot]

We're talking away I don't know what I am to say I'll say it anyway Today is another day to find you shyin away oh, I'll be comin for your love okay, Blank, blank, blank, blank, blank, blank.

[Sean Hayes]

It's. Yeah, yeah, it's Aha. Is the band shy in a way? Take On Me by Aha.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Take on me Bot, is Sean right about that? Bop?

[Bot]

Take On Me by Aha.

[Carrie Aisley]

Take on Me by aha.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Exactly. Right. I like the way the bot says it.

[Sean Hayes]

Take on me. Take on me. Take me up. All right, here we go.

[Elliot Kaelin]

I just. I mean, I just want to hear the duet version between you and the bot. That's. That's what I would love to hear. Yeah.

[Sean Hayes]

So melodious.

[Carrie Aisley]

I like when the bot says ooh.

[Sean Hayes]

Ooh ooh ooh and DDD.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Bot, what's bop Number three?

[Bot]

Dance. Go rush to the speaker that booms I'm killing your brain like a poisonous mushroom Deadly when I play a dope melody Anything less than the best is a felony Love it or leave it, you better gang way, you better hit bullseye the kid don't play and if there was a problem, yo, I'll solve it Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it Blank blank blankey blank blank blankie blank blank blankie.

[Sean Hayes]

All right, I got it, I got it. It's Vanilla Ice is the person. DJ Ice, baby Dunk dunk ding ding.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Ding ding ding Bot, does Sean have the right bop?

[Bot]

Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice Wow.

[Carrie Aisley]

Sean, you're Just killing it.

[Elliot Kaelin]

That was the one I didn't expect you to get. And yet you were all over it. You were on top of it.

[Sean Hayes]

The one that got. The part that got me was the end. I can't remember it, but, yeah, good story.

[Elliot Kaelin]

I'll cherish it always. And I'll share it with my grandchildren someday. That tale.

[Sean Hayes]

Thank you. Thank you.

[Elliot Kaelin]

All right, BOP. Let's move on to BOP number four.

[Bot]

They call her name at 7:30 I pace around the parking lot. Then I walk down to buy her flowers and sell some gifts that I got. Can't you see it's not me you're dying for? Now she's feeling more alone than she ever has before. She's a blank and I'm drowning. Slowly off the coast and I'm heading.

[Sean Hayes]

She's a brick.

[Carrie Aisley]

She's a brick and she's drowning forward.

[Sean Hayes]

She's a. It's called brick. Yeah, that's off. The other I'm knowing nowhere. She's a brigand.

[Carrie Aisley]

I'm trying not Elliot Smith. No, no. It's a.

[Elliot Kaelin]

It's a performer who. I'll give you a clue. Whose name is also a. Ben Folds.

[Carrie Aisley]

Ben Folds Five.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Yes, that's right.

[Sean Hayes]

Ben Folds.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Benfold's five. Sean got it first. But no, I'm giving each of you half a point for that one. Because I feel like you both got bricked at just about the right time. And then you worked together on the last one.

[Sean Hayes]

Can I hear the bot say it?

[Elliot Kaelin]

Yes, Bot. Can you verify whose bop that is?

[Bot]

Rick by Ben Folds Five.

[Sean Hayes]

There it is. I can't believe I got Ben Folds at this last second.

[Carrie Aisley]

I know. That was.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Carrie is on the board.

[Sean Hayes]

You got Brick first.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Did I?

[Carrie Aisley]

I feel like maybe you.

[Elliot Kaelin]

It was a photo finish. It was a photo finish. So I'm giving you one point. That means the score currently is 6 to 1, Sean. But there's still one song left. Maybe you could turn it all around, Carrie.

[Sean Hayes]

This one's worth 55 points.

[Elliot Kaelin]

As is traditional on botbops, the fifth one is always worth 55 points. Bot. Let's hear bop number five.

[Bot]

He sings the songs that remind him of the good times. He sings the songs, the songs that.

[Sean Hayes]

Remind him of the bad times.

[Bot]

Oh, Danny boy, Danny boy, Danny boy. I get knocked down, but I get knocked down.

[Sean Hayes]

You're never gonna knock you down.

[Bot]

I get knocked down, knocked down. But I get up again.

[Sean Hayes]

But I get up again.

[Bot]

You're never gonna keep me down.

[Sean Hayes]

Never ever gonna keep me down.

[Carrie Aisley]

Oh, I get knocked down. I Know the song. What's it called? Get Back Down. Get Up Again, Get Down.

[Sean Hayes]

But the band is Chubba Wumba.

[Carrie Aisley]

And I don't know the actual title of it, though.

[Sean Hayes]

And it's called I Get Knocked Down.

[Carrie Aisley]

Maybe it's called Knock down or.

[Sean Hayes]

She wouldn't say the name. The bot wouldn't say the name of the song. And the lyrics?

[Elliot Kaelin]

No, it's always linked.

[Carrie Aisley]

Does the title have anything to do with the lyrics?

[Elliot Kaelin]

If you understand what the title means, possibly, but I sure don't.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah, it's called Ay Yai Yai. I Get Back Down Again.

[Elliot Kaelin]

I wish the name of the song was Ayy. That would have been the best.

[Carrie Aisley]

I Get Back Down.

[Sean Hayes]

But it is Chumbawamba. Right?

[Carrie Aisley]

The something song. I feel like you were close.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah, it's like the something.

[Elliot Kaelin]

It is Chumbawamba. But what is the name of that song?

[Bot]

Tub Thumping by Chumbawumba.

[Elliot Kaelin]

No tub Thumping, thank you, Bot. Tub Thumping is the name of the song. As you can tell, the whole song is about thumping on tubs. You know, this is very clear that that's what I'm sure.

[Bot]

These are my bops.

[Elliot Kaelin]

So looking at the score right now, keeping in mind that that last one was worth 55 points and Sean only got half of it. So that's 22. And in that last one, I gotta stand by the rules. The score currently stands at Sean with 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 28 and a half to carry is 1. Wow.

[Carrie Aisley]

I wonder who won that.

[Elliot Kaelin]

But there's.

[Sean Hayes]

Sorry, that was one last thing.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Most of the game is over, but of course the beat goes on. And by beat, I mean the Mega clue.

[Sean Hayes]

Mega clue.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Mega clue question. So for 100 points, can you tell me what these artists have in common? We've heard songs from Soft Sell, Aha, Vanilla Ice, Ben Folds Five and Chumbawamba. What do they have in common?

[Carrie Aisley]

Chumbawamba.

[Sean Hayes]

Soft sell. No, soft sell. Soft. Aha. Ice. Like ah and ice and soft. And like summer or fall. Dessert.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Dessert. I love Sean, you always go for it. Now for it to be a word. Like I've got play on words. Like it's some kind of trick. Play on words. But it's much simpler. Think much simpler.

[Carrie Aisley]

Say them again. Will you say them one more time.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Soft sell. Aha. Vanilla Ice, Ben Folds Five and Chumbawamba. What's the first thing that comes to mind about each of or most of, or maybe all of these performers when you think about them or hear their song?

[Sean Hayes]

Oh, they all had one hit one hits.

[Elliot Kaelin]

That's right, Sean, for 100 more points to really just crush Carrie's face in the dirt with your score. They were all.

[Carrie Aisley]

You did. You did so good. I knew you would.

[Sean Hayes]

But now isn't this interesting. Ben Folds Five, they kind of have a lot of. I know, a lot of them.

[Carrie Aisley]

The album was great. I loved that.

[Elliot Kaelin]

They kind of had one big hit. But of all these bands, they certainly have the staying power, the fan base. Like they have a body of work.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

[Elliot Kaelin]

But I don't know if you would call them a chart topping actor.

[Sean Hayes]

Got it. Deep cuts. Deep cuts. They have deep cuts.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Exactly. The deepest of cuts. And they're all delicious.

[Sean Hayes]

Yeah, you put Vanilla Ice on those deep cuts. Okay, good.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Thank you. And you go, aha. That's what I was missing.

[Sean Hayes]

Right? And your soft sal. Yeah, okay.

[Elliot Kaelin]

This'll feel so good on my soft salsa listeners. Did you do as well as Sean and Carrie? If so, take your score, write it down. Put that piece of paper in a bottle, throw it in the ocean. Whoever finds it will be your one true love. And while you're waiting for them to write you back, why not take some time to ponder today's cliffhanger puzzle? The cliffhanger puzzle is like the mint. After the end of a very large meal. You feel stuck. Sucked. But it's okay because the mint is only wafferthin. Today's puzzle is a word based mystery that goes thusly. Here's the cliffhanger. What do these five words have in common? And no, they are not just to activate your Manchurian Candidate hypnotizing style programming. There's an answer which connects all five of these words. Barry Field, Taylor Stone, Hunter. Again, those words are Barry, Field, Taylor, Stone, and Hunter. Something connects all of those words. What could it be? You'll find out next time because it's time to end this episode of Clueless because I'm so sweepy I can barely keep my wittle bitty eyes open. But before I shuffle off to dreamland, I'd like to thank Carrie for being a valiant knight on the field of mental battle. Thank you, just a sterling champion. I'd also like to thank Sean Hayes for being a true warrior of the mind who's unafraid to launch himself into the fray of riddle combat. And I'd like to thank you, the listener, for listening to us in the safety of your home. Or car, I assume, while we're out here doing all the dangerous stuff. Until next time, this has been Smartless presents Clueless and I have been your host, Elliot Kaelin, reminding you to be patient with your brain. It's got a lot on its mind. Thank you.

[Devin Tory Bryant]

Nice Clueless, you have been listening to Smartless presents Clueless, a Smartless Media production and association with SiriusXM. Your host is Elliot Kalin, who also writes our scripts. Your constant contestant is Sean Hayes, dreamer adventurer. Your producer, editor and engineer is Devin Tory Bryant, who is me. I also write all the music and sound effects. Assistant engineer Kyle McGraw. Today's puzzles were written by Kevin Lehman, Jason Reich and myself. Talent producer is Anne Harris. Associate Producer Maddie McCann Social Media Producer Tommy Galgano. Executive producers are Elliot Kaylee, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett and Jason Bateman. Executive producers for Smartless Media are Richard Corson and Bernie Kaminski. Remember to follow subscribe, rate and review the show. It really helps. That's all for now. We will see you again for more.

[Elliot Kaelin]

Thank you to our partner Monopoly for supporting today's episode. Just like Clueless is a shorter, faster show from Smartless Media, Monopoly is introducing three new expansion packs that you add on to classic Monopoly for fresh twists, faster gameplay and a modern take on the game you love. I'm talking about Monopoly. Look out for the all new buy everything, go to jail or free parking jackpot expansions to spice up your next game night, pick your expansion and level up your game. Available now on Amazon, Monopoly is a trademark of Hasbro Smart Less Medium.

[Carrie Aisley]

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