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SmartLess · April 27, 2026 · 1h 0m 16s

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll joins Jason, Sean, and Will for a freewheeling conversation that careens from his passion for elaborate celebrity scavenger hunts to a personal work-life philosophy he calls the “fuse mechanism protocol.” He explains why aiming for a B-minus across the board beats chasing perfection, and the group turns a simple gum tasting into a full-blown bit, jokingly rechristening the podcast “ChewLess.”

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Highlights

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Celebrity Scavenger Hunts
Kroll describes his involvement in organized, celebrity-packed scavenger hunts that involve racing across cities to find obscure items.
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Fuse Mechanism Protocol
He lays out a personal strategy he calls the “fuse mechanism protocol” for structuring work to avoid burnout.
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Aim for a B-Minus Across the Board
Kroll advocates for lowering standards to a B-minus effort in most areas of life, rather than chasing perfection.
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Editorial

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The Gum That Lived Up to the Hype
A blind tasting of chewing gum turns into a hilarious endorsement, with everyone agreeing the product is surprisingly exceptional.
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Misc

✧The gum taste test spirals into a running gag, with the hosts spontaneously dubbing the show 'ChewLess' and riffing on how absurdly satisfying a basic piece of gum can be.
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