Jonah Hill, a comedian actor known for his comedic roles in films such as David O. Russell's I Heart Huckabees and The Wolf of Wall Street, appeared as a surprise guest on SiriusXM's Smartless LIVE on Saturday night at Hollywood's Palladium. This appearance marked his first public interview in years and marked a significant return to comedy. Hill credits his success to his close friend, Jason Bateman, Will Arnett and Sean Hayes, who also hosted Smartless Live. He also shared his personal experiences with Russell, who he described as "buck wild" and "one of the best directors ever". Hill credits Jake Hoffman, his father, Richard Feldstein, for helping him land a part in Russell's film, which starred Dustin Hoffman.