Welcome to a brand new, bite-sized game show from SmartLess Media, this is ClueLess, where every episode contains a different main game and cliffhanger puzzle, and every episode this season also contains Sean Hayes! Host Elliott Kalan (Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Daily Show With Jon Stewart, The Flop House) will lead Sean and a rotating guest through each episode's conundrum, from anagrams to pop culture math puzzles to singing robots, and more! New episodes every Monday and Thursday, foll...
Dec 02, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, we're sharing a sneak peek of a new re-watch podcast that we think you'll love. Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) and Sarah Rafferty (Donna Paulsen) starred on the hit TV series Suits. But they have never really watched the show... until now! Join Patrick and Sarah on their new podcast as they watch episodes, tell behind-the-scenes stories, and talk with creators and co-stars. Sidebar is out now! Listen to Sidebar: A Suits Watch Podcast every Tuesday on Apple Podcasts ,...
Sep 24, 2024•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast (Screaming like a howler monkey) OH MY GOD! IT’S THE SEASON 2 FINALE OF WILL & GRACE! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! Sean & Eric actually can’t believe they’ve reached the end of the season, and they also can’t believe how much was cut for syndication from the original one-hour version. They talk about powder blue Shetland ponies, The Odd Couple, the magic of Gregory Hines’ monologue, and wonder if this episode painted the show into enough of a corner. Then, they welcome their pal Jim Colucci, Will & Grac...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Please take a seat for this week’s Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric get to the bottom of episode 222, “My Best Friend’s Tush.” They talk about the Subway Tush song, Butfford the spokes-puppet, Joan Collins going ham on a taco, and how many takes, ironically, it took Sean to remember the line “you do the talking.” Then, they welcome Rob of Rob & Ellen fame, the hilarious Tom Gallop, to discuss his new chocolate business, his new chocolate podcast, and of course some very funny stories about Will ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all burning salads and half-hearted apologies as Sean & Eric review episode 221. They discuss the fantastic guest turns by Orson Bean and Piper Laurie, the epic story of the Future Jack that never was, and just how special it was being in the room when Gregory Hines was in full flight. Then, they welcome a key member of the Will & Grace crew from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, the fabulous Amy Crofoot, who was Deb Messing’s stand-in, but also played nu...
Mar 28, 2024•53 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome Back Home to Just Jack & Will, as Sean & Eric try to convert you into a fan of episode 220. They discuss the strange story of babies in the year 2000 named IUMA, the total commitment of guest star Molly Shannon, and learn the present day location of this episode’s music box. Then, they welcome all-around entertainer par excellence Neil Patrick Harris, to talk about what it was like playing Bill twenty-four years ago, and how worried he was that he wasn’t supposed to be there. Gosh and be...
Mar 21, 2024•51 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to Will & Grace: After Dark, as Sean & Eric review the only W&G episode ever to be rated TV-14! They discuss how funny Rob and Ellen are in this one, the sole appearance of Will’s service stairwell, and are compelled to note the abundance of breast-based comedy. Then, they welcome the co-writer of this episode, and Nurse Sheila herself, the fabulously funny Laura Kightlinger, to ask her just where this raunchy storyline came from. Much like the Apple Brown Betty that ended the Battle Of ...
Mar 14, 2024•51 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast They say charity begins at home, and this week Sean & Eric put that to the test when they review an episode infamously disliked by cast & crew, “Sweet And Sour Charity.” They talk about the great energy of the A-scene, the genius of the set for Karen’s closet, try to pinpoint exactly where it went awry, and maybe, just maybe, find some things they like about it. Then, they welcome future Spy Kid and former Murphy Brown baby Daryl Sabara to the show to talk about playing Broccoli Boy at age 6. Yo...
Mar 07, 2024•59 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, your primary care providers Sean & Eric take episode 217’s temperature and find it feverishly funny! They talk about L.A. rain, Lovespring International , this giant hospital set, Members Only jackets, and much more. Then, they welcome the star of this episode’s most famous moment, and one of the most famous Will & Grace bloopers, Jennifer Elise Cox stops by to run some tests on the pathology of Nurse Trainee Pitman. Ready to get Neiled? Have a question about Will ...
Feb 29, 2024•44 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, get ex-cited to talk about ex-es as Sean & Eric get back in touch with episode 216. They talk about the very touching A-story, the very funny B-story, and all the other important topics: Stove Top Stuffing, Marlo Thomas, and Peter Gallagher’s eyebrows. Then, they welcome Heartland star Chris Potter to talk about playing Will’s ex-boyfriend, and also tying Eric to a chair in Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years. Chrome, black leather, a shower for six, DONE! Have a quest...
Feb 22, 2024•58 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all blind dates and bad advice as Sean & Eric review 215, “Advise And Resent.” They discuss Eric’s raccoon haunting, piccolo bread flutes, Scottish brogues, and losing your whistle. Then, they welcome Corey Parker, who played the first recurring partner on Will & Grace, to talk about Josh’s motivations and explosions. Got skirt? Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com , call or text t...
Feb 15, 2024•46 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all location, location, location, as Sean & Eric review “Acting Out,” the first on-location episode of Will & Grace! They discuss hitting your marks while riding a bicycle, the joys of a classic walk-and-talk, the origin of the “Faye Dunaway in a wig cap” line, and talk a whole lot about Tootsie. Then, they welcome the iconic Al Roker to talk about his long history of “as himself” cameos, the real life event that inspired this episode, his work ethic, his sens...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, lotta dads, lotta daddies as Sean & Eric give a lifetime achievement award to episode 213 of Will & Grace. They talk about having to wait awkwardly for your takeout, sing the theme song to Baretta, and spend plenty of time reminiscing about the legend Sydney Pollack. Then, they welcome a true cult icon, the fabulous Perry King, to talk about playing John Marshall in this episode, and whether he really would go see the Backstreet Boys, but in all honesty they just w...
Feb 01, 2024•52 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all shrinks and 40 winks as Sean & Eric give the treatment to episode 212, “He’s Come Undone.” They discuss kissing Grace, high school Spanish tapes, their identical haircuts, and The More You Know. Then, they welcome this episode’s fabulous guest star, Markus Flanagan, to talk about how you can tell the quality actors on a set, working with Mike Nichols, Jimmy Burrows’ Zen directing style and more. I get Showtime, that’s sex. Have a question about Will & Grac...
Jan 25, 2024•56 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a stroke of luck as Sean & Eric review the stimulating “Seeds Of Discontent.” They discuss homemade ice cream, the debut of Nurse Sheila, Grace’s pigtails, Banana Republic cashmere, and the origin of the phrase “macho gazpacho.” Then, they welcome this episode’s delightful guest star, Megyn Price, to talk about Tupperware parties, directing yourself, and the scenes that were cut for “too much chemistry.” Just put the junk in the cup. Have a question about Will...
Jan 18, 2024•53 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all teapots and songs in a high key as Sean & Eric appraise the value of 210, “Tea And A Total Lack Of Sympathy.” They discuss hot spin classes, The Ratings Lady, Antiques (on the) Roadshow, the motion of Eric’s pipes, and the ocean of Jack’s shirts. Then, they welcome stage and screen legend, friend of the hosts and fan of the show, Kristin Chenoweth to discuss Broadway, lip licks, Jimmy Burrows, and her favorite movie of 2023. Win, win win. Sneaky, sneaky, s...
Jan 11, 2024•53 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s all voiceovers and hangovers as Sean & Eric dip their bottomless breadsticks into 209, “I Never Promised You An Olive Garden.” They discuss picking a word for the year, school bullies, Elvis Costello, and the intricate timing and blocking of a farce sequence. Then, they welcome You and Gossip Girl actor Penn Badgley to discuss his first on-screen appearance ever, as Boy #1 in this very episode of Will & Grace! Why are you screaming at me? Have a question about...
Jan 04, 2024•53 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric employ a new attitude for a new year as they break down “Terms Of Employment.” They talk about the real workplace training that inspired this story, stage combat, reminisce about just how great Gregory Hines was, and Eric shows off his epic warm-up tongue twister. Then, they welcome character actor extraordinaire Bob Clendenin to talk about shooting multiple takes of the training video, getting a compliment from Jim Burrows, and why it’s not such a bad ...
Dec 28, 2023•54 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, it’s a Happy Holidays from all of us! Sean & Eric take a festive look at a classic Will & Grace episode, as it becomes clear that Jack has never come out to his mother. They talk about gummy hangovers, their favorite Christmas movies, marvel at the funny and touching script, and are dismayed by how many glasses of wine Will drinks. Then, they welcome acting legend and Jack’s actual mother, Veronica Cartwright, to talk about revisiting this episode, wonder why she n...
Dec 21, 2023•54 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will: Wait. Sorry, that should say “waiter,” this week on Just Jack & Will: Sean & Eric talk waiters and adult videos (not the Merchant-Ivory kind) as they review “To Serve And Disinfect.” They talk about ballet service, smashed noses, and that feeling you get when food or drink on TV looks really, really good. Then, production staple from the start to the end of Will & Grace, Steve “Ball” Sandoval joins them to explain exactly what a production coordinator does, how he ...
Dec 14, 2023•50 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have breaking news: Will’s lost his job! Karen’s on a budget! They talk about Rush, their choreographed dances, the last ride of Gary Grubbs as Harlin Polk, and just how much money is flying around in this episode. Then, senior writer and later showrunner of Will & Grace, Jeff Greenstein joins them to talk about the original draft of this script, and just how collaborative the writing process was. I guess there’s no arguing with frontier logic. Have a q...
Dec 07, 2023•49 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are all-singin’, all-dancin’ when Debbie Reynolds returns as Bobbi Adler. They talk about daylight savings, The Music Person, the Virgin Megastore, Death Of A Salesperson, Nash Bridges, and taking suggestions from the floor. Then, Will & Grace art department staple, and lead set decorator for the reboot, Peter Gurski joins them to talk about the work that went into creating new sets every week, and to show off his collection of Will & Grace access passe...
Nov 30, 2023•57 min•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric have a stacked episode to get a feel for, as they handle 203, “Das Boob.” They talk about (and through) invisible braces, perform the original deleted opening scene, and try to figure out why John Gregorio became Donald Dorio, and just what happened to Judy Lombardosi. Then, costume designer extraordinaire Lori Eskowitz-Carter joins them to talk about how challenging it was and how little time she had to create the iconic exploding Waterbra. Yeah. The l...
Nov 23, 2023•49 min•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric elect to cover “Election,” the second episode of Will & Grace’s second season, and note a delightful new edginess to their characters. They talk about the large guest cast, clarify that neither of them were Dharma or Greg, and Sean reminisces about how friendly to work with that bird wasn’t. Then, they welcome back writer Adam Barr to discuss big group scenes and B-stories. Guapo, Guapo, Guapo. There, there, there. Have a question about Will & Grace, es...
Nov 16, 2023•48 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric crack open the second season of Will & Grace, with the titular best friends handling their codependency by moving ten feet apart, and Jack living with his new green card bride Rosario in the back of Karen’s penthouse. They discuss VHS tapes, the summer reruns that brought the show to a bigger audience, appearing in your nude, and the invention of the online reservation, and Eric talks about the first scene where he really felt comfortable as the leading...
Nov 09, 2023•52 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric close out Season 1 of Will & Grace with a special live show recorded June 12, 2023 at the SVA Theatre for the Tribeca Film Festival. They talk about Tonys, Shelley Morrison, & insuring a sports car, then welcome their special guest Debra Messing. The three talk about their character growth and hair cuts over Season 1, answer questions from the audience, and reminisce about the one line that’s never left them. Tonight on Springer: Shallow socialites and ...
Nov 02, 2023•56 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric score big as they break down the ultra-competitive Alley Cats. They discuss KissCams, Free Enterprise, playing games with Biff and Reg, and Riverdance. Then, they welcome writer Alex Herschlag to talk about this very silly B story and the deleted scene that gets the A Story to the bowling lanes. She’s got a winner’s thirst, Will. Have a question about Will & Grace, Season 1 or 2? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWill@gmail.com , call or text...
Oct 26, 2023•51 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric are really tickled by guest star Miguel Ferrer and his deadpan delivery. They discuss Lucky Chums, the large number of Easter egg names and faces that appear, auditioning for Down With Love, and talk about the jokes they wrote for each other throughout the series. Then, they welcome Peter Chakos, the editor of the entire original run of Will & Grace, to talk about the many tricks he’d have to employ when, like this episode, he was given something seven ...
Oct 19, 2023•49 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, there’s a lot to work out as Sean & Eric review “Will Works Out,” the only episode from the original run that was never shown in syndication. They talk about mp3.com, hollow weights, Barbra Streisand, and Jack’s silent “Funkytown.” Then, they welcome key Will & Grace writer Jon Kinnally to dig deep about this episode and its themes. Here’s a dozen shares of G.E. Have a question about Will & Grace, especially Season 1? We want to hear them! Email us at JustJackAndWi...
Oct 12, 2023•52 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Just Jack & Will, Sean & Eric review the debut episode for Molly Shannon’s fan favorite character, Val. They talk about kissing contests, rigged outfits, cinched jumpsuits, and wonder about all the deleted scenes in this hilarious show. Then, they welcome their producer extraordinaire, from the pilot to the finale of the reboot, Tim Kaiser comes by to explain how a TV producer gets a show like Will & Grace from script to screen. So sickie won’t be sickie anymore! Have a question abo...
Oct 05, 2023•52 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast 
