183 episodes

Affirmations, elaborations, and hallucinations from one of comedy’s most enigmatic minds! Join JB Smoove each week as he squeezes the most wisdom possible out of an inspirational quote. And now he’s dishing out real life advice and talking to more amazing guests! New episodes every Monday.

May I Elaborate? Sound Wisdom from JB Smoove Four Square Miles

    • Comedy
    • 4.6 • 1.9K Ratings

Affirmations, elaborations, and hallucinations from one of comedy’s most enigmatic minds! Join JB Smoove each week as he squeezes the most wisdom possible out of an inspirational quote. And now he’s dishing out real life advice and talking to more amazing guests! New episodes every Monday.

    Amanda Seales Elaborates

    Amanda Seales Elaborates

    In this season finale of May I Elaborate, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by comedian Amanda Seales (HBO’s Insecure). Together they explain why you need to keep the cynics away from your creativity. Finally, the guys wrap up with a special word of thanks to all you wonderful listeners out there. This Week’s Quote: “To innovate is to live in hope. Innovation is the first casualty of cynicism.” - Ocean Vuong (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing). Follow JB on Twitter. Follow Miles on Twitter.
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    • 46 min
    Paul Feig Elaborates

    Paul Feig Elaborates

    This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the hilarious Paul Feig (director of Bridesmaids, creator of Freaks and Geeks)! Together, they explain how you can join the symphony of the universe.  
    This Week’s Quote:
    “Being a part of creating stuff for the universe is awesome.” – Ilya Zhitomirskiy (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).  
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    • 44 min
    Dumbass Videos

    Dumbass Videos

    This week, JB Smoove and Miles remind you that attention is a muscle, and you need to hit the mental gym.
     
    This Week’s Quote:
    “By giving full attention to one thing at a time, we can learn to direct attention where we choose.”  Eknath Easwaran (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).  
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    • 34 min
    Kevin Hart Elaborates

    Kevin Hart Elaborates

    This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the great Kevin Hart! They want to know: why are you so afraid to ask the dumb questions? Plus Kevin, JB, and Miles offer advice on male friendship.
    This Week’s Quote:
    “Success comes to the individuals who ask the right questions.” – John Polanyi (Puh-lani) (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).
     
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    • 47 min
    Ass Buffet

    Ass Buffet

    This week, JB Smoove and Miles encourage you to find fulfillment in life’s simple imperfections. Plus JB gives advice to a struggling artist.
     
    This Week's Quote:
    “The essence of life is not to find the one thing that satisfies us but to realize that nothing can ever completely satisfy us.  And that’s alright.” - Joan D Chittister (A Year Of Gratitude Calendar, Workman Publishing).
     
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    • 37 min
    George Wallace Elaborates

    George Wallace Elaborates

    This week, JB Smoove and Miles are joined by the legendary George Wallace! Together, they explain why you need to start preparing for life’s curveballs. Plus George, JB, and Miles offer advice to a listener considering a move to Vegas.
     
    This Week’s Quote:
    “When a thing’s done, it’s done, and if it’s not done right, do it differently next time.” – Arthur Ransome (Keep Calm and Carry On Calendar, Workman Publishing).  
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
1.9K Ratings

1.9K Ratings

fugang og ,

Best possible review

Great way to intellectually talk to one another without being confused with what’s going on in my own life. JB great job delivering the intellectual box & Miles, great work on working the route to take this from point A to B.

Seanvonsavage ,

Hilarious & Insightful

I can listen to JB all the time whether he’s a guest on another show or May I Elaborate? He goes way out there but always manages to bring his message home to make outstanding advice. Great interplay with Miles. May I Elaborate is one of my favorite Conan shows for sure.

Bonus: we get Chester Gwazda working on the sound. That may not mean much if you’re not from Pennington, NJ but then again I’m from Pennington and it doesn’t mean too much to me but my ears perked up when I heard JB mentioning his name in the credits. Way to go, Chester.

jsh.boston ,

???

Conan O’brien recommended you. I have no idea why anyone would want to listen to your MF unfunny angry rants.

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