Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes Take Podcast to SiriusXM for $100 Million-Plus

Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has acquired certain exclusive rights to SmartLess, the hit podcast hosted by actors Will Arnett, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, as part of a larger deal between the satellite radio company and SmartLess Media.

The three-year accord is worth more than $100 million, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified. Sirius, a satellite radio service and streaming outfit, gets rights to distribute and sell ads for SmartLess and other programs like Bad Dates. The deal also includes some live events and access to previously aired episodes.