Podcast
SmartLess
In two episodes, Jason Bateman introduced Matthew McConaughey’s new children’s book Just Because, noting he had read it and describing its rhyming couplets, life‑lesson themes and Rene Correa’s illustrations. McConaughey explained the book grew from a dream and a series of sayings about luck and skill, and both hosts highlighted its playful tone and upcoming September 12, 2023 release. The discussion was positive but primarily informational.
Episode: "Matthew McConaughey"
It was described as a children's book, inspired by a dream, with rhyming couplets, and illustrated by Rene Correa. It was mentioned to be released on September 12th, 2023.
And now you've written this kid's book, which I, as I mentioned, the thing that I read, uh, and I thought I really think it, and I read a lot of kids' books because, uh, I have basically, you know, I have three kids and a stepson.
And now we are going to talk about his new book, Just Because, which I read, which is for kids that comes out September 12th, 2023.
And so I put those together, sent them to my book agent. He goes, this would be a great kids book. You should share it.
Just because I threw the dart does not mean that it's stuck. And just because you guys skills don't mean there is no luck.
Just because I lied doesn't mean that I'm a liar.
Episode: "Matthew McConaughey"
It was said to be a children's book about life lessons and contradictions. It was said to have groovy ditty songs and great illustrations by Rene Correa.
And now you've written this kid's book, which I, as I mentioned, the thing that I read, uh, and I thought I really think it, and I read a lot of kids' books because, uh, I have basically, you know, I have three kids and a stepson.
And we are going to talk about his new book, Just Because, which I read, which is for kids that comes out September 12th, 2023.
And so I put those together, sent them to my book agent. He goes, this would be a great kids book. You should share it. And that's what, just because
Just because they throw the dart, they threw the dart doesn't mean that it's stuck. Just because I got skills doesn't mean there is no luck.
Just because I lied doesn't mean that I'm a liar.