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Will Arnett Reveals Podcast Drama with Disruptive Comedian

2/4/2026

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Arnett Reveals Podcast Drama

Will Arnett said on The Romesh Ranganathan Show that a "famous comedian" was kicked from the Smartless podcast after ten minutes for disruptive behavior, and he did not name the comedian.
Another comedian asked that her episode not air, fearing harm, and Arnett noted it costs money to accommodate such requests.
Arnett has co-hosted Smartless with Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman since 2020, and SiriusXM acquired the podcast in 2024.

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Arnett Reveals Podcast Drama

Will Arnett said on The Romesh Ranganathan Show that a "famous comedian" was kicked from the Smartless podcast after ten minutes for disruptive behavior, and he did not name the comedian.
Another comedian asked that her episode not air, fearing harm, and Arnett noted it costs money to accommodate such requests.
Arnett has co-hosted Smartless with Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman since 2020, and SiriusXM acquired the podcast in 2024.

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