Jason Bateman Will Arnett And Sean Hayes Sign 100 Million Deal With Siriusxm For Their Smartless Podcast

The deal, which is spread out over the next three years, will include rights for advertising sales and distribution, plus additional content that will be exclusive to the SiriusXM satellite radio platform. SiriusXM subscribers will reportedly get early access to new episodes, as well as the bulk of the show’s archive of episodes, once the deal goes into effect sometime later this year. Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer of SiriusXM, is predictably enthusiastic about the deal in a press statement: “This groundbreaking new collaboration showcases our power to drive growth for an established podcast while bringing unique value back to our subscribers through exclusive content and events. I’m looking forward to new ‘SmartLess’ listeners discovering this one-of-a-kind trio’s inimitable style on SiriusXM, and for current fans to see what magic happens when we team up together.” The show is joining many other podcasts in similar arrangements with SiriusXM, including programs like “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend” and “Pod Save America.” The “SmartLess” show has also spawned its own media franchise which includes such spin-off podcasts as “Just Jack & Will,” “Bad Dates” and “Owned,” all of which will presumably find a home on SiriusXM.