Episodes

  • Why LPGA Pro Lauren Coughlin Chose Not To Have Her Husband As Her Caddie
    Oct 20 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    Welcome back to your new comedy golf obsession We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. We had a great time with Lauren Coughlin, a multiple major tournament winning pro on the LPGA tour. She shared the reason her husband is no longer her caddie, the thrill of playing her first Solheim Cup, and which Melrose Place star she has a newfound appreciation for.

    Follow Lauren Coughlin at @l_coughlin, and follow our hosts Cooper Manning @coopermanning, Kenny Mayne at @mayne.kenny & Brian Baumgartner @bbbaumgartner

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kaminski


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    38 mins
  • Rich Eisen on His Painful ESPN Exit, Thrilling Return, and Favorite Off Color Kenny Joke
    Oct 13 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    Welcome back to your new comedy golf obsession We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. This week we welcome Rich Eisen, friend of our hosts, former and current ESPN anchor, the face of the NFL Network, annual NFL Combine sprinter, and occasional golfer. He shares where exactly Matt Ryan goes numb, how the great Stuart Scott's selectively kept score at golf, and his all time favorite Kenny Mayne line.

    Follow Rich at @richeisen & @richeisenshow & @NFLNetwork

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kominski


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    39 mins
  • Brian Shares Stories from The Office Every Fan Needs to Hear
    Oct 9 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    You are cordially invited to special "Hosts Only" bonus edition of We Need A Fourth, with Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. Having enjoyed some fine Scottish ale and liquefied Haggis (we wish we were kidding), our hosts share the best golfers they have ever played with, what the title of this podcast should really be, and the stories from The Office Brian is finally telling the world, or this podcast world. You lucky bastards!

    Follow Kenny Mayne @mayne.kenny, Cooper Manning @coopermanning & Brian Baumgartner @bbbaumgartner

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kominski


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    26 mins
  • Austin Reaves Says He's Better Than Steph Curry...at Golf
    Oct 6 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    Welcome back to your new comedy golf obsession We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. Lakers guard and one hell of a golfer Austin Reaves is our guest from the hallowed grounds of St. Andrews, Scotand. Fresh off a round at the Old Course with our hosts, Austin settles his golf debt to Brian, says Kenny would not lose a hole to Lebron, watches Cooper drink a shot of liquefied haggis (!), and stakes his claim to to be the best golfer in the NBA. Steph? Thoughts?

    Follow Austin at @austinreaves12

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kominski


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    34 mins
  • Ryder Cup Reaction: What the Hell Just Happened?
    Oct 1 2025

    The hosts of We Need a Fourth, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Brian Baumgartner break down the crazy events that went down at Bethpage Black over the weekend. Kenny saw all the action in person, the heckling, players yelling back, and the near miraculous comeback by the American team. How did this prestigious event turn into a near wrestling match, and is this the future of golf?


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    19 mins
  • Will Arnett Thinks Your Golf Course Has Way Too Many Holes
    Sep 29 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    It's your new comedy golf obsession We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. We are delighted to welcome another comedy podfather, the very funny Will Arnett. This episode answers so many burning questions: How many darts did Will kill just before this interview, exactly where on his caddie's body did Will drill a line drive, and how much does Wikipedia think Will can bench? These answers and roughly one thousand laughs await.

    Follow Will at @arnettwill and his new movie @IsThisThingOnFilm, in theaters this December.

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kominski.

    Keywords for this episode: Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Smartless, Bradley Cooper, Is This Thing On, Arrested Development, 30 Rock, Lego Batman Movie, Pebble Beach, Dr. Gary, Wikipedia, Jakey Bates, SportsCenter, Fox Sports, The Manning Hour, The Office, Chris Pratt


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    42 mins
  • Michelle Wie West Loves a Good Trash Talk
    Sep 22 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth

    It's your new comedy golf obsession We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. Don't ask us why she said yes, but our guest is golf legend, five time winner on the LPGA tour and U.S. Open Champion Michelle Wie West. Michelle shares her new favorite sport, why she still has an envelope of cash winnings, and she recounts the joy of beating the hell out of Michael Phelps, Mardy Fish, and Brian.

    Follow Michelle at MichelleWieWest and her tournament is @mizuholpga

    We Need a Fourth is produced by SmartLess Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate Producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive Producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson and Bernie Kominski

    For YouTube: Full video episodes available HERE.


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    35 mins
  • Jason Bateman
    Sep 15 2025

    SmartLess Presents: We Need A Fourth.

    Welcome to We Need A Fourth, hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne. This is a comedy about how much our hosts and guests both love, and sometimes hate, golf. Episode 2--and they said it wouldn't last! We are delighted to welcome golfer and Smartless OG Jason Bateman to help us understand how children affect your handicap, unsolicited swing advice, and the fastest way to get a new iPhone.

    Follow @jasonbateman and watch Black Rabbit on Netflix, premiering September 18.

    We Need a Fourth is produced by Smartless Media and Electric Avenue. Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning, Kenny Mayne and Stewart Bailey are Executive Producers. Produced by Anne Harris and Kyle McGraw. Engineered by Kyle McGraw. Edited by Joshua Richmond. Associate producer is Maddie McCann. Executive Producer for Electric Avenue is Marc Forman. Executive producers for Smartless Media are Sean Hayes, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Richard Korson, and Bernie Kaminski.


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    39 mins