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You asked for it, and now here it is: footage from a recent Facebook Live, in which host Sean Evans answered fan questions about Hot Ones to mark the show's first 30 episodes. He tackles everything from how the wings are sauced, to dream guests, to behind-the-scenes stories of celebrity struggle. We'll put him back in the hot seat soon to tackle more of your burning questions.

In his off-week from Hot Ones, Sean Evans is on a mission to dig deeper into the Scoville world and track down some new contenders for the Season 3 hot-sauce lineup. Naturally, he heads straight for his chili-head guru, Noah Chaimberg of Heatonist in Williamsburg, to taste through some of the newest and most explosive bottles on his shelves.

As this epic year of Hot Ones draws to a close, host Sean Evans offers his "behind the hot sauce" commentary on some of the show's most memorable Season 2 moments. Which were your favorite episodes of the year? Let us know in the comments.

Hot Ones Season 3 is in the rearview mirror, and Hot Ones Season 4 is coming at you like a spicy freight train next Thursday, July 20. Before the premiere, Sean Evans unveils the brand-new hot sauce lineup (spoiler alert: it's getting HOTTER), and we take an emotional look back at the highlights of season 3—from DJ Snake's moment of humanity, to the ballad of Brett Baker. As always, thank you to the fans—without you, there is no Hot Ones!

Happy holidays, Hot Ones fans! Next week, we'll be closing out the year with the wildest, craziest, most Scoville-packed Hot Ones challenge to date. But first we had to dress Sean Evans up in a chili-pepper for some fan Q&A, plus a good ol'-fashioned Season 4 montage. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll yearn for wings.

You know the Hot Ones motto: New year, new celebrity tears! Per tradition, we're shaking things up for the new season with some brand-new sauces and more Scovilles than EVER before. Watch Sean Evans break down the scorching-hot lineup, then get your own wings of death ready in time for next week's Season 5 premiere on 1/18.

Hot Ones Season 5 is in the rearview mirror, and Season 6 is on the horizon. But before we officially bid farewell to Charlize Theron, Michael B. Jordan, and the rest of the SZN5 gang, it's time for that great Hot Ones tradition: the extra-spicy fan mailbag! Sean Evans takes a seat in the newly christened Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities—featuring a collection of tchotchkes and memorabilia from our favorite guests—to answer your burning questions. Stay until the end for an epic, One Shining Moment-style montage of the season that was. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and as always, you'll get an uncontrollable urge for violently hot chicken wings.

It's that time again, spicelords: The changing of the Scoville guard, hot-sauce draft day, the christening of the all-new Wings of Death! The Season 5 hot sauce lineup served us well, breaking down guests like Charlize Theron and Michael B. Jordan to their realest selves, but in this crazy game called Hot Ones, evolution is necessary. And so it is with great excitement and fanfare that we usher in the Season 6 lineup, which includes a whopping nine new sauces on the board, including Los Calientes and a never-before-seen, extra-extreme version of the Last Dab. Watch Sean Evans break down the scorching-hot lineup, then get your own wings of death ready in time for next week's Season 6 premiere on June 7.

Sean Evans puts himself in the Hot Ones seat for this season recap. After giving a docent tour of the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities, Sean tackles some of your burning questions and then unveils an emotional montage of the Season 6 highlights.

Hot Ones Season 7 premieres next week, and you know what that means, spice lords: It’s time to reveal the new hot-sauce lineup! Watch Sean Evans unveil the new symphony of spice that will be setting the tone for celebrity meltdowns all season long. Plus, some very big announcements for the Hot Ones family. Let’s go!

Happy holidays, Hot Ones fans! This week, Sean Evans is donning his Santa hat and sitting in his throne inside the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities, so you know what that means: It's time for the Hot Ones holiday extravaganza! Fan mailbag? Check. Season 7 controversies addressed? Check. Emotional season-ending montage? Check. ESPN analyst Jalen Rose breaking down some game tape from NBA stars who have faced the wings of death? It's all here. Thank you for another great year, spice lords! With love, The Hot Ones Staff.

Hot Ones is back, and hotter than ever! In the lead-up to next week's Season 8 premiere with Gordon Ramsay, Sean Evans unveils the brand-new lineup of hot sauces that will be taking out celebrity guests all season long. Stick around 'til the end for a little Gordon Ramsay teaser to hold you over until next week...

Sean Evans is back in the hot seat for a look back at Season 8—from Gordon Ramsay all the way through to Scarlett Johansson! Watch our intrepid Hot Ones host tackle #ShaqGate, break down his favorite interviews, and unveil another tear-jerker of a season-ending montage. Thanks for watching, spice lords!

Hot Ones is back—and, once again, it's hotter than ever! In the lead-up to the Season 9 premiere on 5/30 (who's the guest?! who's the guest?!), Sean Evans runs through the NBA Draft of Scovilles to reveal the new sauces that will be torturing celebrity taste buds week after week. This season is all about makers who have never been featured on the show, so please give a warm welcome to your new favorite hot sauces. In the words of Eric Andre, "GET SOME, BABY!"

Sean Evans returns to the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities for another rollicking fan mailbag. What were his favorite episodes of Season 9? What are his top five video games of all time? What's the post game from the Idris Elba interview? Find out as Sean looks back on Season 9 and answers another round of your burning questions. Stay tuned for a very special Truth or Dab next week!

Hot Ones returns 9/19 @ 11am EST with Shia LaBeouf, so you know what time it is: Time to unveil the starting lineup of spice for this historic Season 10! This time around, it's Hot Ones: All-Star Edition, with some of our favorite producers from the past nine seasons bringing brand-new sauces to the table. Torchbearer! Adoboloco! Heartbeat! Plus, a brand-new edition of The Last Dab—Last Dab XXX—which goes on sale 10/17.

Santa Sean is back in the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities, and you know what that means—it’s time to look back at Season 10, crack open the fan mailbag, and answer your burning questions. Hear about Sean’s favorite Hot Ones memes, his top 5 movies of 2019, and much more. Happy holidays, spicelords! None of this would be possible without you. Stay tuned for more Truth or Dab action before the year comes to a close!

Hot Ones returns 2/6 @ 11am EST! Los Calientes Rojo drops 2/6 on Heatonist dot com! And the brand-new series "Hot Ones: The Game Show" hits truTV 2/18! It's going to be a very spicy month ahead, but first things first: It's time to unveil the starting lineup of spice for Season 11. This time around, we're excited to introduce a whole cast of new makers to table, bringing the heat from Ontario, Australia, Fiji, and all corners of the globe. Welcome back, spice lords!

Sean Evans checks in from quarantine for a state of the union on Hot Ones. The bad news? No new episode this week due to social-distancing protocols—flatting the curve is more important than flats and drums right now! The good news? We've got some brand-new Hot Ones interviews on deck that are already shot and ready to roll out in the coming weeks. Plus, Sean provides a personal update from his apartment and tells the harrowing tale of his recent fainting spell. We miss you, spice lords—stay safe, stay home, and stay spicy!

Hot Ones returns 6/25 @ 11am EST! The pandemic can no longer keep the wings of death at bay—we're moving forward with an all-new season and you know what that means: new hot sauces! Please make some noise for the Season 12 lineup, featuring a brand-new version of The Classic (with 10x more garlic), a record TWO grim reaper-emblazoned bottles, and our first sauce from Costa Rica. Welcome back, spice lords!

Sean Evans is back to answer as many fan questions as he possibly can in this end-of-the-season recap episode! Who is Sean’s favorite crew member? What are Sean’s favorite TV shows? What is Sean’s favorite hot sauce for personal consumption? Who is Sean the Magnificent? Hear Sean talk about the “absolute graceless chaotic nature” with which guests have been saucing wings in these anarchic times of Season 12 remote shooting. And who were the guests that canceled on Hot Ones at the last minute?! Maybe it all will be revealed in this special Hot Ones fan Q&A. And spice lords, be sure to stay tuned for more from the Hot Ones team this month—nothing can stop us from putting out more content! But really, what this episode is truly about is to say thank you to all the Hot Ones fans from Sean and the entire Hot Ones crew! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Hot Ones returns 10/1 @ 11am EST! There is no such thing as a vacation at Hot Ones HQ—as Chris Schonberger always says, “No weeks off!” So into this spicy autumn we go, and you know what that means: it’s time to meet the new hot sauce lineup for Season 13! A round of applause as we welcome back some of our favorite makers like Dawson’s, Angry Goat Pepper Co., Shaquanda’s, Hell Fire Detroit, and Heartbeat. But what is that in the last spot? Is it a new version of The Last Dab?! Introducing The Last Dab Apollo—the only sauce in the world with the Apollo Pepper, the newest, most ferocious, and most delicious pepper yet from our friend and legendary mad scientist Smokin’ Ed Currie. This is by far the hottest Dab ever created, some say even hotter than the sun itself. Welcome back, spice lords!

Sean Evans is back in his Santa hat, and you know what that means—it's time for another Hot Ones Holiday Special! Looking back at one of the craziest years in Hot Ones/world history, our Spicelord-in-Chief cracks open a year-end mailbag to answer your hard-hitting fan questions. Plus: We reveal very exciting news about our new charity initiative with Common Threads, an organization bringing food and nutrition education to communities in need. Smash the donate button next to this video if you can!

New year, new season, new hot sauces, babyyyy! Hot Ones returns with the Season 14 premiere on 1/28 at 11am EST, and you know what that means: time for Sean Evans to welcome his brand-new Avengers squad of spice to the table. To kick off 2021, we’ve got a mix of beloved makers like Torchbearer and Hellfire making their return to the lineup, as well as newcomers channeling flavors from Harlem, Barbados, and beyond. Welcome back and happy new year, spice lords!

Hot Ones is not only back, but we’re back in studio, babyyyyy! Season 15 kicks off Thursday, May 27, at 11am EST with a brand-new guest taking on the wings of death in person with Sean Evans. And you know what that means: a new starting lineup of hot sauces makes its way to the table. This season is all about diverse flavors—from a Peruvian-style jalapeno sauce, to an all-new Los Calientes, to a fiery number that evokes chicken tikka masala. And, needless to say, it packs some serious heat. Cheers to Season 15, spice lords!

Hot Ones Season 15 is in the bag—and what a season it’s been! The return to studio! The star-packed lineup! The emergence of a second table! A lot has happened, and as always, the spice lords have questions. Watch as Sean Evans checks in from the Hot Ones Museum of Curiosities for some important show updates, revealing personal disclosures, and much more.

Season 16 kicks off Thursday, September 23, at 11am EST with a VERY special guest taking on the wings of death in the Hot Ones studio with Sean Evans. And you know what that means: a new starting lineup of hot sauces makes its way to the table. This season is all about the Scoville symphony—from a Honduran chocolate ghost pepper sauce to the return of The Classic: Garlic Fresno Edition, to a sauce featuring strawberry and coconut. And, needless to say, it packs some serious heat. Plus: Camera Guy Bill takes it back to the ’90s!

Happy holidays, Spice Lords! To say thank you to the fans and help raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads, the First We Feast team has been hard at work to bring you this special end-of-year presentation. What’s in store? The first taste-test of Hot Ones Jr! Mind-blowing holiday dishes from Alvin Cailan (The Burger Show), Nicole Russell (Pizza Wars), and George Motz (Burger Scholar Sessions)! The first Hot Ones Awards, hosted by Camera Guy Bill! And, of course, the return of Gordon “100MM views” Ramsay, who’s back with a Santa sack full of tricks for his second round against the wings of death. We hope you enjoy the show, and if you’re a fan of Hot Ones and First We Feast, we’d appreciate nothing more than a donation to Common Threads!

WWE Superstar Sasha Banks didn’t hesitate to call out hot-sauce makers to bring more heat when she appeared on Hot Ones in Season 5. But how will she and Sean Evans cope with Paqui’s 2021 One Chip Challenge®? The rules of this competition are simple: Take a bite of a blazing Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper-laced tortilla chip and see just how long you can last before reaching for that glass of milk or water. Watch the WWE champion turn into a “fire-breathing dragon,” and see how long it takes for Sean to beg for mercy.

Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron—costars of the new romantic comedy, "Long Shot," in theaters everywhere May 3—have two simple choices in this Hot Ones spinoff: Tell the truth, or suffer the pain of the Last Dab. Watch as host Sean Evans drills the Hollywood legends with high-stakes questions about everything from the most difficult actors to work with, to Seth's secret rap album. The only way to escape the truth is to eat an incredibly spicy wing.

Stranger Things stars Caleb McLaughlin and Gaten Matarazzo have two simple choices in this Hot Ones spinoff: Tell the truth, or suffer the pain of the Last Dab. Watch as host Sean Evans drills the young stars of the cult Netflix sci-fi series with high-stakes questions about everything from the season 3 spoilers, to Gaten's knowledge of Star Wars trivia. The only way to escape the truth is to eat an incredibly spicy wing.

Hot Ones may be in between seasons, but we couldn't leave you without your regularly scheduled hit of hot wings. So, just for the real ones out there who have been asking, we're dusting off a Hot Ones classic! During our PBR Halftime Show, Machine Gun Kelly—one of the O.G. Hot Ones guests, and inventor of the dab—made his return to the table for a second date with the wings of death. His heroic, post-wings musical performance was a game day-only special, but now you can relive the magic of the interview.

Bert Kreischer is a veteran standup comedian and certified Hot Ones legend. He has a new special on Netflix—the trending "Hey Big Boy"—as well as Bertcast, "Something's Burning" on YouTube, and the "2 Bears, 1 Cave" podcast with fellow friend of the brand Tom Segura. But how will he fare in his rematch against the wings of death? Bert first sat down with Sean Evans way back in Season 2, and now he's making history once again on the first-ever social distancing–friendly "Hot Ones: Quarantine Edition." Hope you enjoy this bonus episode, spicelords!

For Hot Ones fans, the name Smokin’ Ed Currie should be very familiar. You’ve heard Sean refer to him as the “Michael Jordan of hot chilies”; you’ve seen Sean dying on Smokin’ Ed’s infamous Carolina Reaper with Chili Klaus (twice!); and you’ve watched guests week after week suffering the wrath of The Last Dab, whose various iterations have been made with Ed’s other extreme creations, Pepper X and Apollo.

Have you ever wondered what Sean Evans would look like as a LEGO character? Well, wonder no longer. In this special animated short, Sean goes head-to-head with the shape-shifting Queen Watevra Wa'Nabi—voiced by Tiffany Haddish—for one of his craziest interviews yet.

Tony Hawk is no stranger to pain after three decades of professional skateboarding. But how will he and Sean Evans survive Paqui’s 2022 One Chip Challenge®? The rules of this competition are simple: Take a bite of a blazing Carolina Reaper and Scorpion Pepper–laced tortilla chip and see just how long you can last before reaching for that glass of milk. Watch the skate legend eat what he describes as “the remnants of a terrible house fire,” and see how long Sean can last at his fourth #OneChipChallenge rodeo. Expect blue tongues and a lot of tears.

Will Ferrell is back—and so much more—for the Second Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza! This end-of-year special is our little way of saying thank you to the fans and helping to raise money for our charity partner, Common Threads. What’s in Spicy Santa's bag of content this year? Jesus Trejo (Tacos Con Todo) is taste-testing holiday foods from around the world with the kids of Common Threads! Alvin Cailan (The Burger Show), Nicole Russell (Pizza Wars), and George Motz (Burger Scholar Sessions) are whipping up holiday leftover sandwiches! The much-anticipated Hot Ones Awards with Camera Guy Bill! And, of course, to follow up on Gordon Ramsay's epic appearance last year, Will Ferrell takes on the wings of death and discusses SNL, being a mall Santa, and his new Christmas movie, Spirited.

Breaking news: Pepper X® is officially the new Guinness World Records holder for hottest chili pepper on the planet! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure as Sean Evans leads the celebration of Pepper X's groundbreaking achievement. Watch as Smokin' Ed Currie from PuckerButt Pepper Company receives the ultimate recognition, solidifying Pepper X's blazing, 2,693,000-Scoville strong legacy in the culinary world. Embrace the fiery camaraderie with OG Spice Lords Chili Klaus and Heatonist's Noah Chaimberg as they join in the celebration, taking on the unparalleled heat of Pepper X in its rawest form.

Steve-O returns to face for this THIRD showdown with the wings of death in the THIRD Annual Hot Ones Holiday Extravaganza! This end-of-year tradition is our way of saying thank you to the fans and raising money for our official Hot Ones charity partner, Common Threads. And what a show we have in store: Sean Evans plays a holiday-themed round of "would you rather?" with kids of Common Threads! Esther Choi (Heat Eaters) cooks Nashville-style Korean fried chicken with Hot Ones legend Chili Klaus! Camera Guy Bill presents the 2023 Hot Ones Awards! And Steve-O takes on the wings of death and discusses his Hot Ones history, Jackass lore, and an elusive stunt he's always wanted to try. His latest special “Steve O’s Bucket List” is now available at SteveO.com We hope you enjoy the show, and if you’re a fan of Hot Ones and First We Feast, we’d appreciate nothing more than a donation to Common Threads—just smash that donation button!

Tony Yayo talks Shmoney Dance and Eminem's taco habit while eating spicy wings.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a legitimate powerhouse on the baseball diamond—a 6 foot 3, 240 pound all-star who knocked in 32 home runs last year.

The Bad Boy emcee tests his limits—and answers some scorching questions—while taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

The MMG emcee tests his limits—and answers some scorching questions—while taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

The Murder Inc. hitmaker doesn't hold back when talking about his former rival and taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

Bobby Ray tests his limits—and answers some scorching questions—while taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

The New York Giants cornerback sheds real tears—and answers some scorching questions—while taking on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world.

In the Hot Ones season 1 finale, the "We the Best" hitmaker brings his take-no-Ls mentality to the wildest wings challenge on the Internet.

In the first season of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans proved that there's no wing he can't handle. But the world of spicy foods doesn't end at Mad Dog 357 hot sauce. To train for Season 2 and ensure his invisibility on the Hot Ones stage, Sean met up with a true legend of the chili world—Denmark's ghost-pepper-popping Chili Klaus—to take on the hottest chili pepper known to man, the Carolina Reaper. Special thanks to "Smokin' Ed" Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in South Carolina for providing the heat.

The New Orleans MC steps into the hot seat for the season two opener of Hot Ones, the Internet's most dangerous interview show. Watch him take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while explaining his curiosity about Nutella, and explaining why he should have his own Guy Fieri-style food show.

With her sophomore album Joyride coming soon, the singer-songwriter sweats it out on Hot Ones, the Internet's most dangerous interview show. Watch her take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while explaining demonstrating martial-arts moves and explaining why she's in no rush to move out of her parents' house.

Right at home in his grow house in California, the 77-year-old Cheech & Chong star sweats it out on Hot Ones, the Internet's most dangerous interview show. Watch him take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while reenacting a lost scene from The Lion King and describing the biggest toke of his life.

The Silicon Valley star damn near loses his mind on Hot Ones, the Internet's most dangerous interview show. Watch the comedian take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while playing improv games and giving Sean Evans some much-needed hosting advice.

Stepping into the hot seat for First We Feast's second annual L.A. Week, the legendary Compton MC brings some veteran cockiness to Hot Ones, the Internet's most dangerous interview show. Watch the "black Rachael Ray" take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while remembering his Rock N' Jock days and opening up about Tupac, Kendrick Lamar, and Action Bronson.

The former boy-band member—who currently appears in My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 andDead 7—face down Sean Evans in the infamous Hot Ones challenge. Watch the multitalented star take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while reminiscing about his *NSYNC days and calling out his high-school classmate, DJ Khaled.

The veteran actor and podcast host faces down Sean Evans in the infamous Hot Ones challenge. Watch the Hollywood comedian take on some of the wildest hot sauces in the world while teeing off on some of his least favorite celebrities and breaking down his "starting five" of reality TV stars.

What happens when Hot Ones takes over your press junket? Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele found out as they did the rounds to promote their new comedy, Keanu, hitting theaters April 29. Hot Ones host Sean Evans unleashed five fiery wings on each of the comedians to get one of their craziest interviews yet.

In the latest episode of Hot Ones, Riff Raff—a.k.a. Jody Highroller, a.k.a. Neon Icon, a.k.a. Versace Python—comes through in his finest Peach Panther garments to bring a touch of class to the Internet's most infamous wing challenge. Watch as he and Sean Evans tackle 10 increasingly spicy sauces in the ultimate battle of wits and wills.

As he drops his second book, Double Cup Love, and takes his global food show, Huang's World, to TV with Viceland, Eddie Huang's got plenty of swagger to spare—perhaps TOO much swagger. Watch him pull one of the boldest moves in Hot Ones history, then suffer the very real consequences. The Baohaus owner also issues hot takes on the whitewashing of food media, discusses his relationship with Anthony Bourdain, and explains why Future should be in your top five. It's a Hot Ones challenge for the ages...

With his hilarious special Incorrigible cooking on Netflix, "Justin Bieber's favorite comedian" steps into the Hot Ones arena to take one some hot questions and even hotter wings. The acerbic pop-culture maven breaks down horrible celebrity style at Coachella, recounts his awkward run-in with Ludacris, and busts out his best DJ Khaled impersonation.

The craziest uncle on TV—catch him on Uncle Buck and Survivor’s Remorse—takes on some of the craziest hot sauces in the world in this no-holds-barred interview. Will he make it through the fiery gauntlet, or go down in the Hot Ones Hall of Shame alongside DJ Khaled and Tony Yayo? Find out, and watch the standup vet crack jokes about everything from Atlanta strip clubs, to host Sean Evans' resemblance to a certain Lord of the Rings character.

The veteran standup and star of The Jim Gaffigan Show steps into Hot Ones inferno to test his American dad mettle against some of the spiciest sauces on the planet. Watch him suffer through the Scoville onslaught while settling the Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out debate, and explaining why he can never escape the infamy of the Hot Pocket.

The standup comic and Girl Code real-talk specialist steps into the Hot Ones arena to take on some of the craziest hot sauces in the world, as well as some burning questions from host Sean Evans. Watch her sweat, cry, and drop some hilarious gems about breakups, fast-food fries, and the horrors of air travel.

Over more than two and a half decades in the game, the rap veteran and How High star has toured the world with Method Man, put out some of hip-hop's most memorable albums, and repped his Jersey roots to the fullest. Now, watch him risk it all while taking on some of the most brutal hot sauces on the planet.

The New England Patriots tight-end has taken on the toughest defenses in the NFL, won a Super Bowl, and made four Pro Bowls—but none of that can prepare him for the pain of some of the most brutal hot sauces on the planet. Watch Gronk battle through the heat and spike the most intense wing of the bunch.

Comedian and Ballers star Rob Corddry would like to add another honorific to his resume: "wing-enjoyer." At least that's what he thought going into First We Feast's Hot Ones, in which host Sean Evans challenges his celebrity guests to answer questions while they tackle 10 progressively spicier wings. While he had no problem recounting stories from The Daily Show and Childrens Hospital while taking down Sriracha and Tapatio, Corddry finds his wits tested as the sauces climb the Scoville scale.

Comedian Jeff Ross is best known for turning up the heat at Comedy Central Roasts, busting out some of the most un-PC, no-holds-barred disses imaginable. Now, as he launches his own Roast Battle series, Hot Ones host Sean Evans and flips the script and turns up the heat on Ross, challenging him to take on ten progressively spicier chicken wings and take on some hot questions.

The comedian and actor forsakes his wife's good advice and agrees to go wing for wing with Hot Ones host Sean Evans. Watch how he handles the heat of sauces like Pain 100% and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity while laying waste to the SkyMall catalogue, and taking a hard-hitting Arrested Development fan trivia quiz.

On the Eric Andre Show, comedian Eric Andre takes the format of late-night TV shows and flips it on its head, turning his set into a gonzo celebrity dystopia full of vermin and vomit. So, needless to say, we were curious to see what he'd make of our ridiculous interview format, where each question is accompanied by an increasingly spicy chicken wing. His take on the experience: "This is a nightmare, dude."

The Jersey City emcee may be stirring up headlines these days with his string of Drake disses, but let's be real: We've always wanted to get Joe into the hot seat. The hip-hop rabble-rouser proves that whether it's a hot-sauce duel or a rap battle, he never backs down.

The Toronto chef and host of Viceland's Dead Set on Life brings some long-awaited culinary cred to the Hot Ones table. He weighs in on our namesake hot sauce, opens up about the pitfalls of kitchen life, explains the various ways he has lost teeth, and much more. It's a roller coaster—strap in.

Wu-Tang Clan sensei RZA and Interpol frontman Paul Banks have been making music together since 2011, but they haven't really tested the bonds of their relationship until now, when Banks dragged RZA into the Hot Ones studio without telling him what was in store. Of course, the Abbot has plenty of Shaolin powers to draw upon while facing down the Scoville sword style of Pain 100% and Mad Dog 357. Find out how the pair do against five wings of death in this week's HOT ONES.

Comedian Bert Kreischer has lived many lives, all of which involve partying and being awesome. His legendary college antics inspired the movie Van Wilder, and his standup is anchored by some of the most outrageous anecdotes you've ever heard. Watch him achieve #PeakBert as he appears on Hot Ones, a show he's been riding for since day one. Shout out to Bert, the O.G. celeb Hot Ones fan!

At age 26, Compton rapper YG has already released two classic albums, My Krazy Life and Still Brazy. Seems like as good a time as any to eat some ridiculously hot nuggets for the Internet. Watch the West Coast hip-hop icon crush Scovilles while discussing his most controversial tracks, his love of Toms, and the best chain pizzas.

Rapper, comedian, impressionist, actor—Jay Pharoah is one of the most multitalented entertainers working today. Turns out he's also a beast when it comes to hot sauce (by his own account, he used to drink it by the bottle). Watch the SNL alum take on some of the spiciest wings on the planet while discussing Drake's after-parties, Kevin Hart's abs, and the Michelle Obama's rhymes.

A year ago, Danish pepper-eating legend Chili Klaus joined Hot Ones host Sean Evans to take on the Carolina Reaper, the world's spiciest chili pepper. Now, the Scovilles-fueled bromance continues on a horse-a day-carriage ride in Central Park, which takes a bizarre and painful turn when the pair decide to crack open a mystery package from their fiendish friend "Smokin' Ed" Currie of PuckerButt Pepper Company in Fort Mill, SC.

Epic Meal Time honcho Harley Morenstein is a YouTube O.G. and decorated veteran of the "do dumb shit for the Internet" game. But how is he with spicy wings? Hot Ones host Sean Evans found out as he grilled the NSFW fast-food guru about everything from cooking with Arnold Schwarzenegger, to wild nights in Montreal.

Being an NFL Pro Bowler is sure evidence that Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is tough as nails. Starring in an E! Entertainment Television reality dating show called "Catching Kelce" is evidence that he is also down to make suspect decisions in the name of good #content. And so, it only made sense to invite Kelce into the Hot Ones studio to take on the 10 wings of death and answer some burning questions from host Sean Evans. Strap in—we haven't seen this much willpower exerted on the show since Gronk stepped up to the challenge.

The Daily Show correspondent, stand-up comedian, and star of the one-man show Homecoming King faces off against Sean Evans for the closest thing Hot Ones will ever have to an Election Special. His suggestion for the next place to bring the show? Guantanamo Bay. The pain is that real.

As his history-making comedy special What Now? hits theaters, the biggest comedian in the game joins the biggest Internet wings show in the game for an extra-hot interview. Kevin Hart damn near loses his mind on the hot sauce, but that doesn't stop him from peppering in some motivational speeches, cracking jokes about DJ Khaled, and regaling Sean with some hilarious anecdotes about working at a male strip club. In Hart's own words, "We out here!"

Paqui "Carolina Reaper Madness" is made with the world's hottest pepper and bills itself as the spiciest chip on the planet. Naturally, Hot Ones host Sean Evans had to take it for a test drive, and he brought along two of his Complex News buddies, Emily Oberg and Nadeska Alexis, for the ride.

At just age 20, Martin Garrix is already an international superstar. His single with Bebe Rexha, "In the Name of Love," is tearing up the charts. He jet sets around the world playing to massive festival crowds. And he was just named DJ Mag's #1 DJ in the entire world. So it only makes sense that the Dutch sensation would become the first DJ to step into the Hot Ones arena and submit to some spicy wings and burning questions from Sean Evans. Let the beat drop...

The comedian and actor Bobby Lee puts in one of the most outrageous—and outrageously funny—Hot Ones performances to date. As he battles the onslaught of Scovilles, he reminisces about his Mad TV days, rates the most iconic short-shorts, and tries (perhaps unsuccessfully?) to not lose control of his mind and his bowels.

In his off-week from Hot Ones, Sean Evans is on a mission to dig deeper into the Scoville world and track down some new contenders for the Season 3 hot-sauce lineup. Naturally, he heads straight for his chili-head guru, Noah Chaimberg of Heatonist in Williamsburg, to taste through some of the newest and most explosive bottles on his shelves.

It's a historic day at Hot Ones: The first-ever live edition of Hot Ones, coming at you from the cultural mega-fest ComplexCon in Long Beach, CA. If you think the wings are fake or Sean Evans is a CGI character cobbled together by editors, maybe this will put your mind at ease? Either way, you'll get a pretty great interview with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, so tune in.

Live from ComplexCon in Long Beach, Sean Evans grills some super fans (and, uh, not-so-super-fans) about their knowledge of the show—while eating spicy wings, of course.

You asked for him, and now he's here: Mr. Wonderful in the Hot Ones studio. The host of Viceland's "F**k That's Delicious" smokes and drinks his way through the Scoville onslaught, tackling questions about everything from on-stage body slams to legendary TV chefs along the way. And don't worry: There's a Big Body Bes cameo, just as you knew there would be.

R&B kingpin T-Pain may give Bert Kreischer a run for his money as the biggest Hot Ones fan to come on the show. Having watched every episode ("I'm a Redditor," he explained to Sean before the taping), the hitmaker entered the challenge with a few theories about how to survive wings of death. Did any of them serve him well against the likes of Da Bomb and Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Liquid Rage? Watch and find out.

Who else could we tap for the first-ever Hot Ones Thanksgiving special than the Turkey Day Queen herself, Rachael Ray? The TV vet, cookbook author, and general food-world powerhouse brought an unorthodox strategy to the wings challenge that is sure to go down in Hot Ones lore. Douse your turkey drums in Blair's Mega Death and let's get this party started.

In what can safely be described as the most adult episode of Hot Ones to date (well, at least a good deal more adult than when Bobby Lee pooped his pants), James Beard Award-winning chef Tom Colicchio covers everything from the national hunger epidemic, to the problems with tipping. The Bravo vet also tackles some Top Chef quickfire and teaches Sean how to properly judge a dangerously hot chicken wing.

From the breakout success of "White Iverson," to a guest spot on Justin Bieber's blockbuster Purpose Tour, Post Malone can't stop winning. Now, as he prepares to drop his debut album, "Stoney," on 12/9, he risks it all by taking down a platter of dangerously spicy wings. In the process, he offers some top-shelf animal anecdotes, a very hot In-N-Out take, and a working definition of "sauce." Let's get weird.

Rap legend and Drink Champs host N.O.R.E. lives up to his reputation as "your favorite drunk uncle" in this extra wild episode of Hot Ones. As if the violently hot wings weren't enough, N.O.R.E. challenges Sean to go shot-for-shot with Tiger Bone while attempting, with intermittent success, to discuss his storied career. Things fly off the rails in the best way possible--strap on your seat belts for this one, folks.

Following in the bold footsteps of Key & Peele and Banks & Steelz, James Franco and Bryan Cranston close out Season 2 of Hot Ones by becoming the third twosome to take on the wings of death. The co-stars of "Why Him?" break down their facial-hair history and share crazy pre-fame experiences while tackling some of the hottest sauces on the planet.

As this epic year of Hot Ones draws to a close, host Sean Evans offers his "behind the hot sauce" commentary on some of the show's most memorable Season 2 moments.

As we bid farewell to Season 2 of Hot Ones, host Sean Evans responds to some of the most frequently-asked questions from the show's fans. Find out what he thinks about cold wings, #MannersGate, and more.

In this special precursor to Season 3, YouTube sensations Rhett & Link meet Sean Evans at Brick Lane Curry House in NYC for a Hot Ones off-season training session. The trio compete in a “spicy” trivia contest—answer a question incorrectly and you must take a heaping forkful of phaal, the spiciest curry in the world, made with some of the hottest peppers in the world in including the famous Smokin’ Ed’s Carolina Reaper.

The wait is over, Hot Ones fans! Sean Evans and the wings of death are back in action for another season, and we're kicking things off with an extra-special guest who is practically synonymous with spice: the one, the only Padma Lakshmi. The Top Chef host, model, and author of The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs goes wing-for-wing and dab-for-dab with Sean while discussing everything from her friendship with Shaq, to the most appetizing animal testicles in the game.

Joey "Coco" Diaz, the man Joe Rogan calls the funniest comic of all time, brings his F-bomb-heavy swagger—as well as a side of blue cheese—to First We Feast's spicy-wing challenge. As he sweats profusely through the pain, he manages to deliver some incredible anecdotes about getting bitten by dogs and eating edibles with Bert Kreischer's dad. This is classic Hot Ones!

Detroit rapper Danny Brown is one of the most requested guests by Hot Ones fans. And guess what? You guys were onto something. The energetic MC is a hilarious, highly combustible match for the wings of death. In between painful fits of laughter, he manages to share some top-shelf anecdotes about the Gathering of the Juggalos, 50 Cent's fashion tips, and his beloved cats.

Just in time for the return of David Brent in "Life on the Road" (February 10 on Netflix), Ricky Gervais steps into the hot seat for the (vegan) wings of death and some scorching questions from First We Feast's Sean Evans. Accurately dubbing Hot Ones "a cross between Charlie Rose and f*%king Jackass," the comedian gets pummeled by the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity. Will he become "entertainment for some idiot on the Internet"? Will he "vomit and sh*t" himself? You gotta watch to find out!

As he seeks to "shamelessly promote" his new movie "Fist Fight" (Feb 17), actor Charlie Day submits to the Sean Evans-led onslaught of hot wings and even hotter questions. Through the emotional highs and lows of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357, the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Star" weighs in on everything from Zac Efron's neighborliness, to the most iconic regional foods of Rhode Island. Kitten mittens!

Musician, hashtag expert, and Canadian icon Mac DeMarco may be the most laid-back Hot Ones guest of all time. But how chill can you be in the face of Sean Evans' hot questions and even hotter wings? Find out as DeMarco gets pummeled by Scovilles and discusses important matters ranging from his distaste for tour buses, to the exact reason why lighting a fart on fire is funny. Bonus: He brought his mom!

In what may be the greatest tour de force in Hot Ones history, comedian and truthsayer Russell Brand transforms from a spice novice to a full-on capsaicin junkie while facing the wings of death. After bantering with host Sean Evans about everything from visiting Donald Trump's tower to being a West Ham United super fan, Brand finds that his consciousness is awakened by the hot sauce. Eventually, he's moved to freestyle an impromptu song for a very special Hot Ones fan. You don't want to miss this!

As part of the Hot One U.K. tour, we had to link up with "The People's Prince," Charlie Sloth. The man behind the world-famous BBC Radio 1 "Rap Show," as well as the mastermind behind the "Fire in the Booth" freestyle series, tests his no-days-off gumption against the wings of death. Watch the beloved British DJ scale the heights of Mount Scoville while teaching host Sean Evans about U.K. slang and the proper way to dress as a husky man.

Comedian Kyle Kinane—affectionately known to fans as "Uncle Barbecue"—takes on the sauces of death with fellow bald Chicago icon Sean Evans. He may be going with vegan "wings" these days, but the master of "scumbag stories" still brings the heat while talking about dive-bar preferences, the supernatural, and the awfulness of Twitter.

Dax Shepard may have written/directed/starred in the new buddy-cop film CHiPS (March 24), married the lovely Kristen Bell, and pranked countless celebs on Punk'd, but what we really want to know is: How is he with hot food?! Hot Ones host Sean Evans finds out as he goes wing for scorching wing with the actor, grilling him on everything from his Jay Z man crush, to his deep love for Costco.

Sean Evans doesn't mess around when "the best channel on YouTube" stops by Hot Ones to experience the wings of death. Through the Scoville onslaught, he grills Ethan on everything from Fupa Loss 2017, to the behind-the-scenes story of the "Vape Nation" video. And don't worry, H3H3 fans: Hila came too. Papa Bless!

The Berlin Station star, singer, style maven, and Snapchat Queen braves the wings of death in this high-octane episode. As she goes sauce for sauce with Sean Evans, Keke dishes on everything from the correct way to meme her face, to the enduring legacy of Moesha. THE GAG IS...the questions are hot, and the wings are even hotter.

The Breakfast Club host and rap-game rabble-rouser is infamous for his unfiltered opinions on everything from Drake's music, to the plight of "Kanye Kardashian." Will the wings of death stoke his hot takes to dangerous heat levels, or will the rising Scovilles expose his softer side? Will the hot questions send him running for the hills, or will he make Sean put some respek on his name? Find out in this smoldering episode of Hot Ones.

You might not recognize DJ Snake walking down the street, but as soon as you hear his discography, the light bulbs go off. From "Turn Down For What" to Justin Bieber's "Let Me Love You," the French super-producer doesn't just make hits—he makes global smashes that dominate speakers everywhere from the Coachella mainstage to the bar-mitzvah dance floor. Watch him test his North African spice tolerance against the wings of death, while Sean Evans grills him on everything from DJ beef, to why he hates his stage name.

Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown, looks to extend his jurisdiction to Hot Ones county in this out-of-bounds episode of Hot Ones. As he suffers through the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb, the "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" star weighs in on everything from his relationship with Drake, to his status as the Meme God. Winner winner hot wing dinner!

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love may be cruising through the NBA Playoffs, but can he cruise through the Hot Ones wings of death? Find out as Sean Evans grills the Eastern Conference All-Star on everything from LeBron James bro hugs, to growing up in Lake Oswego with Klay Thompson.

Star Talk host, Hayden Planetarium director, and astrophysicist extraordinaire Neil deGrasse Tyson has a brilliant knack for breaking down big scientific ideas to the masses. But can he keep his facts straight while battling the heat of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as NDT takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, tackling everything from Obama selfies to Kanye West lyrics along the way.

Actor Thomas Middleditch is best known for his role as Richard Hendricks on HBO's "Silicon Valley," but true fans know that his roots are in improv theater. Can characters like Joey Tortellini help him make it through the wings of death, or will the Scovilles take him out like they did Silicon Valley co-star T.J. Miller? Find out as Middelditch enters the Hot Ones terrordome for some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans.

The "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen" star is no stranger to talk shows going off the rails. But can his experience with combustible "Real Housewives" reunions and Lady Gaga pee-perfume hijinks prepare him for the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and Mad Dog 357? Find out as he takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, dishing on everything from smoking weed with Snoop Dogg, to gym selfies with Anderson Cooper.

Comedian Tom Arnold has been through it all: a high-profile public divorce from Roseanne Barr, a harrowing season of "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here," and all the slings and arrows of Hollywood life. But could the Hot Ones challenge be his most daunting foe yet? Find out as Tom takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, sharing some top-shelf anecdotes about True Lies, Steven Seagal, and DMX along the way. This one's highly combustible, folks!

Brave Wilderness star Coyote Peterson has taken mother nature's worst—the adventurer and animal expert has been stung by a tarantula hawk, bitten by a snapping turtle, and stared down by a wolverine. But can he make it through a round of hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans?! Find out as Coyote feels the bite of Zombie Apocalypse while recounting some of his wildest wilderness tales.

Comedian Nick Kroll's cast of sketch-comedy characters includes Bobby Bottleservice, Liz G., and Aspen Bruckenheimer. Can any of them stand the heat of Zombie Apocalypse and Da Bomb Beyond Insanity? Find out as Kroll and Co. go wing for wing with Sean Evans, tackling everything from The League behind-the-scenes stories to Aziz Ansari dining tips along the way.

Hot Ones fans have spoken, and we heard your voices loud and clear: Get Brett Baker on the show! Finally, he's here—the man, the myth, the Nebraska legend. You know him from his weekly Hot Ones Power Rankings on Twitter, as well as the time he was serenaded to the tune of Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Liquid Rage by Russell Brand. Now, he's turning the tables on Sean Evans, taking over the hosting seat and making SEAN answer some hot questions for once.

On the very special, Season 3 finale of Hot Ones, comedian Seth Rogen and actor Dominic Cooper brace themselves for some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans. Rogen (“Preacher” creator) and Cooper (Jesse Custer) are used to battling supernatural forces for our entertainment. But how will the team fair against demonically spicy hot sauces like Mad Dog 357 and Zombie Apocalypse? From stories about near-death experiences, to thinking up a new, NSFW hot sauce name, Rogen and Cooper bring the heat on the most combustible season send-off to date. Preacher airs on AMC on Mondays at 9/8c

Supermodel and actress Cara Delevingne is the first brave soul to take on the brand-new Hot Ones hot-sauce lineup in this smoldering Season 4 premiere. The "Valerian" star battles through the likes of Dirty Dick's and Zombie Apocalypse while breaking down Burning Man survival tips, iconic celebrity eyebrows, and her FaceTime chats with Tyler the Creator. Welcome back to the madness, Hot Ones fans!

One Direction member Liam Payne bravely wore a "cream-colored" sweatshirt to the Hot Ones challenge, tempting fate and the dry cleaner over a paddle of scorching poultry. But where does bravery end and bravado begin? Find out as the pop superstar—whose debut solo single, "Strip That Down," is out now—takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings, battling through the likes of Zombie Apocalypse and opening up about everything from dealing with parenting haters, to the 1D bandmate who cries the most.

Jackass star Steve-O must have more than nine lives—the hall-of-fame prankster has snorted wasabi, shot fireworks out his butt, tight-rope walked over alligators, and much more. But can he survive the wings of death? Find out as he battles the likes of Dirty Dick's and Blair's Mega Death Sauce with Sean Evans on this highly-anticipated episode of Hot Ones. Along the way, the Wildboyz legend shares truly insane anecdotes, gets a call from Johnny Knoxville, and offers some genuinely inspirational moments of reflection.

Vince Staples has been requesting bottles of Hot Ones Fiery Chipotle for months, so it's only right that he finally stepped into the terrordome to battle the wings of death. Not only did Vince bring his own ranch (respect), but the young rap phenom—whose excellent sophomore album, "Big Fish Theory," is in stores now—also came through with some scorching-hot takes on everything from Chipotle, to the best gamers in hip-hop.

The "Man v. Food" veteran knows a thing or two about spicy-food challenges, but how will he fair against the wings of death? Find out as Adam Richman takes on some hot questions and even hotter wings with Sean Evans, proving his deep-dive knowledge of previous guests along the way. From DJ Khaled jabs to Chris D'Elia quotables, Richman gives Brett Baker a run for his money as the Hot Ones superfan of note.