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‘Hot Ones’ Goes Independent: Buzzy Talk Show Owner Hatches New Investment
Hot Ones, the buzzy talk show where celebrities face questions and even hotter chicken, is under new management. First We Feast, the company behind the YouTube show, has been sold by Buzzfeed to a group of investors including host Sean Evans and founder Chris Schonberger, Pod Save America producer Crooked Media, Rhett & Link’s Mythical […]
First We Feast, the company behind the YouTube show, has been sold by Buzzfeed to a group of investors including host Sean Evans and founder Chris Schonberger, Pod Save America producer Crooked Media, Rhett & Link’s Mythical Entertainment and Soros Fund Management in an eight-figure deal. “What began as a humble food blog has evolved into a powerhouse multi-platform brand, amassing more than four billion views on YouTube, earning multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, and winning James Beard Awards. Our proven expertise in developing compelling formats, iconic IP, and best-in-class interviews makes us uniquely positioned to build on the brand’s momentum and supercharge our growth.
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