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Sean Evans

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Sean Evans hosts and co-created Hot Ones, the YouTube celebrity interview show built around increasingly spicy wings. In December 2024 First We Feast, the studio behind the show, became an independent media company led by co-founder Chris Schonberger and Evans after BuzzFeed sold it for $82.5 million.

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Role
Host and Creator
Company
Hot Ones (First We Feast / Complex Networks)
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
10 years

Bio

Sean Evans hosts and co-created Hot Ones, the YouTube celebrity interview show built around increasingly spicy wings. In December 2024 First We Feast, the studio behind the show, became an independent media company led by co-founder Chris Schonberger and Evans after BuzzFeed sold it for $82.5 million.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Creator Economy MonetizationNative AdvertisingBrand IntegrationYouTube Content StrategyInfluencer MarketingDigital Media ProductionAudience DevelopmentBranded Content

Education

  • B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Speaking topics

The Future of Creator-Led Brand AdvertisingBuilding Authentic Audiences on YouTubeNative Advertising and Format-Driven ContentMonetizing Digital Media Through Brand Partnerships

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Created 'Hot Ones,' which has surpassed hundreds of millions of YouTube views and become one of the most-recognized digital interview formats globally
  • Developed 'The Last Dab' hot sauce line, turning a show prop into a successful consumer product brand
  • Secured long-term brand sponsorship deals that are widely cited as benchmarks for creator-native advertising integration
  • Helped First We Feast and Complex Networks significantly increase their digital advertising revenue and brand partnership portfolio

Awards

Streamy Award – Best Interview/Talk Show (Hot Ones)Webby Award recognition for Hot Ones
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