Will Arnett Reveals 'A--hole' Comedian Kicked Off SmartLess Podcast

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Will Arnett, co-host of the popular podcast SmartLess, revealed that he and his co-hosts Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes recently had to cut short an interview with a "very famous comedian" who was being an "a--hole." Arnett said they "cut him off after 10 minutes" because of the guest's unpleasant behavior, though he did not name the comedian. Arnett also disclosed that another unnamed comedian had asked them not to air an episode she recorded, but the hosts decided to release it anyway.

Why it matters

The revelations about the hosts' willingness to cut off uncooperative guests highlights their commitment to maintaining the quality and tone of their popular podcast, even if it means disappointing or upsetting high-profile comedians. It also suggests the hosts have a low tolerance for diva-like behavior from their guests.

The details

According to Arnett, the trio "recently" had a "very famous comedian" on the show, but the interview did not go well. Arnett called the unnamed comedian a "f---ing rank a--hole" and said they "cut him off after 10 minutes." Arnett also disclosed that another unnamed comedian had asked them not to air an episode she recorded, but the hosts decided to release it anyway, saying "you're good" and that "we were right."

• The incident with the "a--hole" comedian happened "recently", according to Arnett.

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