About a Boy
Type: Book

As of November 2026, About a Boy has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Jul 2025).
About a Boy is a 1998 coming of age novel written by British writer Nick Hornby, which has sold over a million copies. The novel was later adapted into a feature film in 2002 and a television series in 2014.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on SmartLess |
| Author | Nick Hornby (novel), Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz (directors) |
| Published | 2002 (film), 1998 (novel) |
| Publisher | Universal Pictures (film), Riverhead Books (novel) |
Who talks about About a Boy on podcasts?
About a Boy came up; the most recent mention was Jul 2025 on SmartLess.
- Nicholas Hoult | SmartLess on SmartLess (Jul 2025)
What is About a Boy mentioned alongside?
About a Boy is most often mentioned alongside Will Arnett, Luke Robitaille and Circulation.
Mentioned together: Will Arnett, Luke Robitaille, Circulation, Sean Hayes, Amy Lynn Bradley, Marvel Comics, Jason Bateman, SmartLess, Michael Grant Terry, Black Rabbit