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Feb 2024
59m 49s

Jason Bateman

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For their debut episode, Paul and Skip welcome podcasting pro Jason Bateman of 'SmartLess' — who just happens to be Paul's son-in-law! It's a family affair as Jason reveals the nerve-wracking moment he asked the music legend to marry his daughter, why his kids struggle to watch his movies, and the time his sister Justine was cast on 'Arrested Development' as his love interest (ewww). He also opens up about sneaking his way into his very first audition, making the switch to drama and directing on 'Ozark,' the truth about his deepest fears, and the time he had Joe Biden call Paul — which almost ended in disaster! 

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