SmartLess — Introducing: CrimeLess

Date: January 16, 2026
Hosts: Guest hosts Rory Scovel & Josh Dean (from the upcoming “CrimeLess”)
Special Episode: Podcast trailer preview for “CrimeLess”

Overview

This bonus episode of SmartLess showcases a preview for the brand new podcast “CrimeLess,” hosted by comedian/actor Rory Scovel and journalist Josh Dean. Unlike conventional true crime series—often brooding, serious, and grim—“CrimeLess” spotlights the silliest and most absurd entries from the true crime world. Listeners are promised mischievous stories, blundering criminals, and plenty of laughs, all delivered with the irreverent humor that SmartLess fans love.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Introduction to “CrimeLess”

• Rory Scovel cheerfully “busts into your ears” to introduce the new show (00:01).
  • Quote: “Every week, journalist Josh Dean and myself dive into a new story from the stupider side of the true crime world.” (Rory, 00:06)

Teasing the “Stupider Side” of True Crime

• The podcast tackles odd, questionable, and often hilarious scenarios from the criminal world.
  • Example questions:
    • “Is it a crime to cut someone's hair without their permission? And what if that person is a cat?” (Josh, 00:46)
    • “Is it even safe to snort human remains?”
    • “Who catfishes a city? Is this even a crime?”

Celebrating Dumb Crimes & Bizarre Criminals

• The hosts, an investigative journalist and an improvisational comedian, join forces to highlight creativity in idiocy.
  • Quote: “Celebrates the amazing creativity of the world's dumbest criminals.” (Josh, 01:16)

Promises of Wild Stories & Recurring Segments

• Listeners can look forward to tales involving:
  • Promiscuous primates
    • Quote: “There are thousands of angry horny monkeys.” (Josh, 01:27)
  • Absurd “advice from the great beyond”
  • Outlandish voice acting
    • Quote: “These guys were doing stuff that you can't even imagine with refrigerators.” (Rory, 01:43)
  • Ridiculous crime stories
    • Quote: “If you can fake your own death and still live in the same town and all you did was change your name—you are either an incredible actor or you live in the dumbest town.” (Rory, 01:55)

Irreverent Humor & Outlandish Scenarios

• The hosts riff on forensic absurdities and criminal stupidity:
  • Quote: “I’ve got to assume there are some obvious textural and color differences between human ashes and cocaine.” (Rory, 02:11)
• Cheeky remarks about “kind of a fun guy” who attempted a double murder
  • Quote: “Outside of the double murder, kind of a fun guy.” (Rory, 02:17)
  • Josh’s correction: “It was an attempted double murder, to be fair.” (Josh, 02:23)

Game Segments and Interactive Elements

• The show will feature offbeat trivia and game segments, including a notable “poop episode.”
  • Quote: “I can't believe it’s the hardest trivia game. On the poop episode.” (Rory, 02:26)

The Element of Surprise

• Each episode is built around the question: “Wait, what crime is this even?”
  • Quote: “You cannot guess where Josh is gonna take us.” (Rory, 02:42)
  • Josh: “That’s why they tune in, Rory. It’s the mystery of it all.” (Josh, 02:44)

Aspirational Finale

• Joking about the season climax:
  • Quote: “How great would it [be] if, at the end of season one, you turned into, like, a master criminal?” (Josh, 02:47)
  • “That’s how the season should end. You and I should have to pull off a crime.” (Rory, 02:55)

Call to Action

• Listeners are encouraged to:
  • “Open your free iHeartRadio app, search CRIMELESS and listen.” (Josh, 03:00)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “We all know? What's this? Where is that? Why is it wet then? Boy, do we have a podcast for you.” (Rory, 00:39)
• “Honestly, it feel feels more like a high level prank than a crime.” (Rory, 00:58)
• “We should ask it deeper questions, I think, right?” (Josh, 01:37)
• “Crimeless coming soon from smartless media, campside media and big money players.” (Josh, 02:47)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:01 | Rory Scovel introduces “CrimeLess” | | 00:32 | Teaser: Josh & Rory preview the podcast’s weirdest stories | | 00:46 | Josh riffs on absurd true crime questions | | 01:13 | Hosts formally introduce themselves and the show’s premise | | 01:21 | Promises of wild stories (monkeys, advice, acting) | | 01:55 | Outlandish crime tales and forensic riffing | | 02:25 | Banter about attempted double murder and fun criminals | | 02:33 | Preview of game segments | | 02:47 | “Master criminal” season finale joke | | 03:00 | Call to action: listen to “CrimeLess” |

Tone & Style

The episode perfectly mirrors the irreverent, playful, and improvisational banter that defines SmartLess. Scovel and Dean poke fun at “serious” true crime podcasts, instead spotlighting the world’s least effective criminals with affection and curiosity. The trailer is light, silly, and draws listeners in with bizarre real-life scenarios and easy chemistry.

Conclusion

“CrimeLess” promises to be a guilty pleasure for true crime fans who prefer laughter over horror, and questions without easy answers. With Rory Scovel’s comedic charm and Josh Dean’s journalistic eye, the series aims to unearth the world’s weirdest crime stories—and maybe accidentally offer life lessons, too.

For those seeking a break from the crime genre’s usual darkness, “CrimeLess” is set to deliver a much-needed dose of ridiculousness and fun.