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Podcast Born From Zoom Chats
- Jason Bateman explains SmartLess started as weekly Zoom chats between close friends during COVID that turned into a podcast.
- He recounts joking about money with Will Arnett and recruiting Sean Hayes, and being surprised by the show's rapid growth.
Recognition Without Sensation
- Bateman values being recognized as an actor rather than a sensational celebrity because it preserves normalcy.
- He highlights luck and public favor as core to maintaining relevancy in entertainment.
Pick Projects That Stretch You
- Choose projects that push your current capabilities without overshooting what you can handle.
- Use accumulated experience to scale responsibility and ensure you can deliver on your taste and execution.