# "RE-RELEASE: Tom Hanks"

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Podcast: [SmartLess](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smartless-150970)
Published: 2026-06-11T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.smartless.com/
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## Resource

We are very T.Hankful this week, with surprise guest Tom Hanks. Tom renames the show “HelpLess,” Sean practices his critically-recognized hosting prowess, and we begin the development process on Tom’s next two blockbuster TikTok films. There’s no crying in podcasts! This episode was originally released on 11/1/2021.

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