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Sean Evans Looks Back On 10-Years Of ‘Hot Ones’ – SXSW Studio
The host looks back on 10-years of the hit YouTube series during a stop in the Deadline Studio at SXSW 2025
Over the years, Evans has grilled some of the biggest stars in the world as they push through an increasingly fiery lineup of hot sauces while answering his meticulously researched questions. “No one was really watching it.” Fast forward ten years, and Hot Ones is one of the most-watched interview series on YouTube, with no signs of slowing down. In our conversation, Evans shares the origin story of the series, revealing how the unique format came to be and why chicken wings became the unexpected catalyst for candid, viral moments.
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