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On a live SmartLess taping, Jonah Hill said he moved his wife Olivia Millar and their two kids from Los Angeles to a small town in San Diego to raise them away from Hollywood, while continuing to commute for work; he praised his cool neighbors, recalled growing up in ’90s LA, and noted his marriage to Millar and the birth of their second child earlier this month.
Jonah Hill told SiriusXM’s SmartLess LIVE that he’s returning to comedy after stepping back to focus on his family and happiness, revealing a renewed desire to be funny on stage and in films, with upcoming projects like the Apple TV satire Outcome and the comedy Cut Off with Kristen Wiig.
Aubrey Plaza confirmed she’s pregnant with her first child on a recent episode of the SmartLess podcast (per Page Six), sharing ultrasound details and her excitement about motherhood; People had previously reported the pregnancy, and she and partner Chris Abbott have kept their relationship private since the news surfaced. SiriusXM subscribers can listen to the full interview.
Jason Bateman recounts his five-decade rise from child actor to Arrested Development breakout, Ozark breakout, and now a production and media mogul with Aggregate Films, a $100 million SmartLess podcast venture (backed by a nine-figure SiriusXM deal), and a growing Netflix slate. He emphasizes sobriety, discipline, and choosing projects for longevity over superstardom, while balancing family life and building a diversified career beyond acting.
Will Arnett disclosed on The Romesh Ranganathan Show that SmartLess recently had a “very famous” comedian as a guest, but the interview was terminated after about 10 minutes, with Arnett calling the guest a “fucking rank asshole” and saying they’d reveal who it was later; he wouldn’t name the person on air, but teased that listeners would be “blown away” by the identity.
On the SmartLess podcast, Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX about having kids and suggested she might change her mind. Charli responded that she’s married and doesn’t really want children. The moment drew criticism on social media, with fans defending XCX, while the discussion highlighted ongoing scrutiny of women’s choices in interviews.
On a SmartLess episode, Jason Bateman awkwardly pressed Charli XCX about having kids; she said she doesn’t think she wants any and is married to George Daniel, a moment that drew cringe reactions online and sparked discussion about women’s choices regarding motherhood.
SmartLess drew online criticism after Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX if she wanted to have children; she said she doesn’t want kids, and some fans accused Bateman of pressuring a guest or not researching the guest, while others defended the show’s spontaneous interview format and noted it’s part of the program’s broader style.
The article criticizes the launch of SmartLess Mobile, a new mobile service by the celebrity podcast hosts, as a cynical and grim extension of their brand into a basic utility, highlighting how it feels disconnected from the needs and realities of consumers and reflecting broader concerns about celebrity-driven products in a saturated market.
SiriusXM made a major move in the podcasting world by signing SmartLess to a more than $100 million deal, despite reporting a drop of 430,000 subscribers in 2023, indicating the enduring influence and value of popular podcasts in the media landscape.
SiriusXM has reportedly paid $100 million for exclusive rights to distribute and sell ads for the popular podcast SmartLess, featuring Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes. The three-year deal also includes coverage for live events and access to previously aired episodes. This move highlights the increasing value of podcasts in the media industry, with Joe Rogan's $200 million deal at Spotify serving as another example of the growing trend.
SiriusXM has acquired exclusive rights to the popular podcast SmartLess in a multiyear deal reportedly worth over $100 million, providing early access to new episodes and select SmartLess Media podcasts for its subscribers. The majority of the SmartLess library will be available only on SiriusXM, with the deal set to begin late this summer. Additionally, SiriusXM will have access to exclusive global ad sales rights to SmartLess and select SmartLess Media shows.