John Mulaney Seeks the Truth While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

[@FirstWeFeast]

This is the 300th episode of Hot Ones! Thanks for all your support-here's to the next 300!

[@tylerparker9838]

congrats!

[@Kimm134Saya]

Woah, that's an awesome milestone! Thanks for giving us 300 celebrities enduring the gauntlet!

[@directorjake]

Here here!

[@jacobkrug]

your welcome

[@OddOneOut665]

NOW BRING ON PEWDIEPIE RRRREEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@migatronn]

For a guy that looks like he only eats saltine crackers he handled those spices very well

[@becksdre3294]

😂😂😂

[@holitinne]

Cocaine’s a helluva drug.

[@uncledick9445]

He was loving the high. He is going to be downing those sauces once he gets home.

[@kbrock9146]

It's having been locked in the closet for 28 years while eating them. Must have both in order to unlock the super power.

[@MutantBlake]

He's an Asian American woman, of course he can take some spice

[@MiHanLin1]

"You didn't ask me anything that I've ever been asked before." Wow. Even when you come to expect praise to Sean and his team for their thoughtful questions and scrupulous research, this compliment stands out. Respect.

[@TigerPile]

My thoughts exactly. This must be the best compliment you can get as an interviewer.

[@janeyu9417]

There were also other moments you could tell he was impressed. If you jump to about 7:19, just the look he gives when asked.

[@jamesonketchum4231]

I like his questions but his demeanor, cadence and delivery is always so robotic.

[@Phenkis]

@@jamesonketchum4231 Gotta remember he's eating the spicy wings too. I'm sure he has to memorize the questions because it can be hard to read when you are in that state. He's probably trying his best to get the questions out correctly more than anything.

[@Queencrazy1997]

Yeah that's something to be proud of

[@thepoynt]

Did not expect John to be one of the calmest guests on this show. Man he handled those wings like a champ!

[@glenncurley680]

I have had the Last Dab, it was intense but not unbearable! I have not had Da Bomb. That could be different!

[@Pivot35]

lol he has abused his body a lot, kinda makes sense

[@timbrawdy2249]

@@glenncurley680da bomb is way worse than the last dab. Trust me lol

[@andrewquinlan6554]

@@glenncurley680I did this once and did an extra dab of every sauce up until and including da bomb. Feeling of immediate regret and my body went numb briefly. I’ve had the last dab many times since. Da bomb is sitting in my fridge and hasn’t been opened since

[@yourmajesty3569]

Hot sauce is nothing on the adrenaline compared to the drugs he'd done in the past. Relatively speaking.

[@monkyk1ng]

He felt like a supervillain when he took the hottest wings then calmly explained why they weren’t very good

[@TheDerpiestCatLoaf_17-oy1ww]

Fr 😂

[@monkyk1ng]

John was talking to Sean as if he’d tied him to a chair and was explaining his motive for evil

[@fist-full-o-game]

Imagine after the strike studios cast Mulaney as the next Bond villain. 😂😂😂

[@talkingfez1265]

Well he is Jack Horner..

[@qrowing]

Also the line of "It's funnier when the joke doesn't land, because they trusted you!" is absolutely villainous. Man is chaotic.

[@MKSouthernStar]

"You didnt ask me anything I've ever been asked before." the ultimate compliment. Well done team. Great guest great episode.

[@stevenschumacher4532]

That’s going in the next compilation.

[@TheOnyxSpy]

Such a Nardwuar level compliment. And now I'm just thinking about if Nardwuar was on Hot Ones

[@georgeboyer4135]

@@TheOnyxSpy I NEED that to happen

[@parkerleedaines8783]

Was looking for this! Makes me so happy to hear that from people, Sean and team are the best 🎉

[@astridewinastiti592]

@@TheOnyxSpypwH

[@Burrellstudios]

This man handled these wings like no one else on the show, didn’t take a sip of water or milk, didn’t cough or freak out, just tanked it. I know he’s done some wild things in life but to have a tolerance like THAT is crazy

[@jg2722]

Which made the interview kinda boring tbh. I like when celebrities suffer on Hot Ones

[@ericfieldman]

Yeah, and the weird thing is he doesn't seem like the type to build a tolerance for anything

[@cassandrarojas8489]

Tommy Chong did the same a few seasons back. Man was unfazed

[@creasedhorizon8931]

@@jg2722 You are probably young, if what you want out of an interview, which the point is to ask and answer questions, is for them to instead just suffer from spicy foods lol that's a side part of the show the main part is supposed to be the interview questions and the answers to said questions

[@tximinoman]

Henry Rollins was the same back in the day.

[@cyruslackie6844]

“Very funny when it doesn’t work. Can you imagine? Because they trusted you” really got me, he’s so effortlessly funny

[@Mediados]

It's amazing that some people don't even have to do anything to be funny. They just have to say what they think unfiltered and people find it funny.

[@shilohivy4590]

😂😂😂😂

[@CrazySw3de]

Good way to put it. So many times in the episode you could just see him get this smirk on his face as he just like naturally was coming up with a bit on the spot with things like his taste buds coming to a consensus.

[@theHusHfleamarket]

@@Mediadosthis is all comedians

[@doreene11]

Like James Corden and his writers lol

[@zachl2965]

Didn't even give da bomb the satisfaction of struggling, just called it trash. Dude's a menace

[@aspenmarshall4191]

“You didn’t ask me anything I’ve ever been asked before” is honestly such high praise! Well done

[@kaoskongo]

This! And it makes you wonder just how boring and similiar other talk shows must be like to have said that.

[@gold.michael]

I wonder if Sean will ever get to interview Nardwuar.

[@trollshamanpwnage]

​@@gold.michael this is the one that needs to happen lol

[@ST2theEphen]

@@gold.michael haha battle of the interviewers!

[@fuoco1365]

@@kaoskongoyeah you can only imagine the amount of times they think to themselves "Oh this question again...."

[@skusami2548]

You can tell that Sean is a big John Mulaney fan. It's so cute, he just giggled his way through this entire interview

[@Yul_KaPulka]

i thought so too. It made me smile a bit more

[@jenniferjohnson2712]

Thanks for pointing that out. I didn't consciously realize it in the moment, but you're so right. It's friggin adorable. (And the exact reason I couldn't do Sean's job, I'd giggle waaaay too much haha)

[@erinbyrnes8917]

Have you ever seen Sean do less though? It’s his job

[@skusami2548]

@@erinbyrnes8917 He never usually giggles like that, always engaged and enthusiastic but usually very composed

[@erikleach2340]

John Mulaney is just naturally funny and I would imagine it would be hard not to laugh through this.

[@madelynnstibbard3564]

I don't think I've ever heard Sean laugh like that. John is so effortlessly disarming. He has such a talent for comedy. I hope he continues to be well and recover. He's still my favorite comedian--no one even comes close

[@sadcatsclub8949]

⁠​⁠​⁠@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 John Mulaney is funnier than Jesus, go away. We don’t want god, WE WANT JOHN

[@zulkhaireesulaiman8575]

exactly! Sean was giggling so much through the interview. must've been so enamoured by his hero!

[@whitevii1533]

​@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 Behold** you can't even get your own verse right

[@MrCameronson]

that's not the book of john that we want to hear from.

[@henrybennett9183]

Absolutly!!

[@goldengateway9652]

I have to say, he’s so much more funny, confident, and just down right authentic when he’s sober. It takes true strength to be in the spotlight and recover. I don’t know if I’d be able to do it.

[@CodyAlushin]

Same thing happened to Tyler Childers. He may have changed his sound a tad but man if he isn’t the most authentic he’s ever been.

[@brendanarthur5761]

I feel like his timing is so much better, too. He seems more relaxed and laid back, and it really adds to the humor.

[@Psydvckthefirst]

It's a balance of both experiences. He visited himself way down low, to learn and appreciate rising high.

[@MaxW-er1hm]

Tbh, I never would've thought he took drug one, even way back, and I've enjoyed his specials regardless- but he always seemed very straight edge to me

[@MrSen4lifE]

Most people can't even just recover.

[@themorales6]

“You didn’t ask me anything I’d ever been asked before.” Again, Sean is the interview KING. Always impressive.

[@LucidStorm101]

I mean we gotta see the Sean Vs Nardwuar hot ones it would be insane but idk if Nardwuar is down to eat the wings of death

[@jgalvan09]

facts its so wholesome when celebs genuinely love sean for the work he does.

[@Panama_Red]

@@LucidStorm101 I've been asking for that on the comments for over a year now. It would be epic!

[@4nubisjdb562]

@@Panama_Red my guess is a secret detective war is raging on, delaying the interview...

[@Conorscorner]

Give thanks to his crew for researching and coming up with great questions!

[@10ftblanket]

I love these guy's dynamic. Sean is the friendly detective interrogating a nervous gentlemen who isn't aware that he is innocent

[@luiplopez]

You! Magnificent. That’s a movie premise

[@sirspate]

Sir, stop writing and get back on the picket line.

[@realitymyquest]

I really like your comment.

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Street smarts!

[@withalittlehelpfrom3]

@@Tonyhouse1168Ya throw pedophiles off der rhy-dum!!

[@rahjahknows]

I will never get tired of guests being blown away by Sean's interviewing skills, his connections, and the research team. The backbone of the show!

[@hollandscottthomas]

I never understand people who say "these are the worst interviews", when all the guests themselves have sincerely good things to say about the experience at the end (spicy suffering aside). I always feel like I get to see a side of the guests I would never get otherwise.

[@Notius]

@@hollandscottthomas Yeah between the unique questions and the guests generally being pulled out of "interview mode" by the spicy food, I think this is the best interview format.

[@aer71367]

How does he get this information??

[@hollandscottthomas]

@@aer71367 I think they just have a good research team who use unconventional avenues.

[@kareningram6093]

It makes me smile every time.

[@Impuhlz]

Just had to pause & acknowledge John's wild improv talent with the fish food discussion from 18:30 - 20:13 -such a charismatically witty Asian American woman

[@Thenewboidahlia]

Thank you, someone had to acknowledge this powerful Asian American Woman 😂😂😂

[@SacredDaturaa]

Right?? Feels like he came up with a fully formed bit on the spot there, while getting his tongue mauled by hot sauce. That's nuts.

[@mandaleigh5249]

Noice. 🤣

[@zolacnomiko]

Holy cow John Mulaney took those sauces STONE. COLD. What a beast! What a machine!!

[@love7love]

ugh! spoliers lol! shouldn't have read before watching 😂

[@Seanpfree]

Irish Catholics are stoic... masters of repression we shove the pain and emotions so far down it forms a pain diamond that expresses itself in sudden violent bursts of alcoholism addiction and Sadomasochism :) super healthy 👍

[@chocolategummyface]

Hahaha it's all the coke he does that have numb how nerves

[@Miss_Camel]

lol I’m surprised he still has tastebuds left, but clearly, his body can handle a L O T more than a little bit of hot sauce. 😂

[@c00mwall]

if 2020 john mulaney was a vending machine that sold specifically one flavour of soda pop, you could call him a coke machine

[@mcguffers]

It's wild to me that people are surprised he handled the wings so well. If you hear him talk about his addiction, hot sauce is probably the tamest thing he's put into his body.

[@k.c.simonsen2]

Well yeah but drugs aren't SPICY lol.

[@bword590]

⁠i’m sure drug withdrawals are worse than spice

[@Alex-zi1nb]

doing coke doesnt prepare you to eat the hottest sauce on earth lol

[@emu_warrior]

@@Giulianaluzon lot of assumptions there. maybe he just handles spice okay

[@unbounder]

​@@emu_warriorthat's also an assumption.

[@CurtDegree]

This man has to go straight to the top of the spice tier list. I don't think he passed so much as a single heavy breath in response to the heat.

[@kevinfrost2738]

All that stuff he put up his nose really messed with his taste and smell

[@Buttercup1628f]

@@kevinfrost2738really? Those stuff does that to you?

[@dr7922]

​@@Buttercup1628fyea

[@CurtDegree]

Ah yes, nose sugar: the PED of hot wing consumption, how could I have forgotten?

[@RoverBoy1899]

He was actually able to identify individual flavors and sweet and savory profiles far better than anyone I've ever seen on this show. Come on dude!

[@bencampbell7662]

Sean: so you don’t have to name any names John immediately: SO JOSH BROLIN

[@calamari3707]

I was surprised by how much of a calming and reflective presence he was.

[@tim.noonan]

Would’ve been a very different energy if this interview happened a couple years ago

[@abby999]

@@tim.noonangrowth❤

[@imaferretmaster]

@@tim.noonan truthfully may not have been haha, he was an expert at masking, but yes he definitely seems at peace now. I remember when he'd joke about the drugs as he'd been clean since 2005 (which the lie detector test determined was a lie) and now he's so open and honest about it, you never realized how much he was holding back as he attempted to lie to every single human being on earth about his issues.

[@kayaa5359]

The fact that he was almost unphased and ate nearly the entire wing for most of the sauces is nothing short of incredible

[@dstutz]

unfazed* :)

[@censoreverything8072]

It's a real testament to how naturally funny and charming John is that its such a great episode even though he barely reacted to the sauces. As I saw someone else mention, it's also kind of scary to realize how good he is at masking any discomfort or pain. I hope John stays strong in his sobriety. It was good to see Sean have such a relaxed and nice time with him.

[@TheHronar]

You're right. It occurs to me that Robin Williams, who was also fantastic at masking pain apparently, would have probably been excellent at playing off the experience like his mouth wasn't on fire and that thought hit me like a hammer to the stomach.

[@ericahenderson7262]

I love John Mulaney so much. I’m so happy and impressed by his fight for sobriety. It’s not easy to stay sober and seeing him come out the other side is just inspiring for others battling the disease. Baby J is my favorite show he’s done.

[@jamesfloyd6075]

John demolished those wings, Lorde-style. I like how at the end he compliments Sean and the crew for their deep research into the guests. Also, respect to the show for not spending time on John’s addiction and recovery. Mulaney touched on it briefly in passing a couple of times but so many of his post-rehab and Baby J promo appearances have centred on that part of his life, which he is happy to open up about, but for a lot of celebrities, especially stand-ups, there’s a ton of repetition in the interviews and throwing out bits from their shows. Like when Amy Schumer in her latest special tells the story of how she accidentally named her son an embarrassing pun, I had already heard that story on every late night show and others many times. Hot Ones not only has a fun and refreshing premise, but it comes loaded with deep-cut questions that are also refreshing and new, both for the guest and us watching at home. Also, none of them are awkward or put the guest in an uncomfortable position. The only discomfort on this show is from those wings of death.

[@jess2140]

100 percent spot on comment....this is why this show has been a success. QST of all Sean's respect to the guest and desire to learn more about what the guest is passionate about is what interviews should be. Love love love this show! And now I'm super curious about this comedian who I was not familiar with. Will def check out his special

[@aaronbritt2025]

A lot of interviews center on his addiction and recovery because he did an entire comedy special about it.

[@andrewjohnson588]

Hot Ones is always really good about not being lazy in their question topics, it's really refreshing.

[@adderon]

Best canned comment I've read thank you

[@MegaWeegee64]

I always love watching the delight of the guest unfold as they realize that this is not the same old interview experience.

[@lasierramorena5505]

this is wild cause john mulaney is like the last person i wouldve expected to have such a muted response to da bomb

[@cbpd89]

That's a tie for me between John Mulaney and Michael Cera. I didn't expect spice tolerance for either of them, but wow I was blown away.

[@hagridcat]

John was so present in this interview and so effortlessly funny. I like when the guests seem like they actually care about the show and find interest in the sauces and not just dissing them all. What a great interview.

[@willemp6432]

This is my number 1 comment. Well said.

[@Cheesusriceee]

Worded perfectly

[@scarlettbat]

i love how him and elijah wood both pointed out how the sauces aren't from least to most spicy; rather there is a roller coaster (or as elijah said "a symphony of spice")

[@birdacorn1115]

John being a recovering addict with an infant son, this is probably the easiest thing he’ll do all week

[@happybluedog]

I love when a guest is impressed with a question Sean asks. It really shows the level of detail the team has when making the show.

[@aaronmorrill3716]

Love that you mentioned the team! It takes a small army to create in this way.

[@singlenator9138]

Every time I see an interview with John Mulaney he ends up establishing an inside joke with the interviewer to break the ice. He’s as good at being interviewed as Sean is at the interviewing itself

[@jonnnnniej]

Knowing of his social anxiety always makes me look at those things a bit different. But he truly seems a great person with a beautiful mind

[@livesongs82]

​@@jonnnnniejq

[@wickedeye00]

Well said

[@darthdionysus420]

Without a doubt

[@Lalalana1109]

I hope someday he’s a late night show host. He’s just fantastic.

[@johancakep]

It's amazing that the Hot Ones team didn't ask John Mullaney about his addiction and his relationships, his hot topics recently, but still presenting a great interview.

[@yourmajesty3569]

It's actually not that amazing. Hot One's takes pride in NOT bringing up ANY controversy questions or comments. It is one of the reasons they have gotten so many incredible guests. They are known for their safe space.

[@christopherweise438]

He's here to promote a project, not provide an in depth documentary. and if you did watch till the end you would know he DID touch on it.

[@ToperRS]

He talks about it extensively in his special and his other media, so they are kind of able to let him speak fro himself on that one, which is nice.

[@kleepglorp8923]

@@yourmajesty3569 safe space to let a guy who left his wife - that stuck with him for over a decade through his addictions - once a hot successful actress showed interest in him rehab his image. Very noble, excellent stuff.

[@logans212]

I thought that was the only thing John talked about. I found it refreshing it wasn’t brought up.

[@JudyRichards-u4o]

John Mulaney is one of those comedians who is very smart and his jokes reflect it. He's very observant and detailed in his humour. Love him.

[@jffry890]

Okay but can he see why kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch?

[@countrycoffeehouse4319]

The goldfish issue with "wanting to keep feeding them" is so true and funny! I never thought about childhood fish boundaries until today, but spot on

[@BoombahloomGRL]

I felt seen and heard. RIP 2002 freshwater fish tank.

[@TheeKittyPie]

I have Guinea pigs now and I still feel that. It’s so hard to say no to their little faces

[@mayamiko684]

​@@TheeKittyPiethen I wish them well!!

[@strawmanfallacy]

Seeing John completely sober it's very obvious when he wasn't.

[@disclaimer.imjokin]

And all that non sober life has made his taste amd smell completely go

[@kab9706]

Yeah looking back at his past media, he comes off very on edge. Like a guy putting on an act of being Mr. Rogers with too much energy, but always seconds away from snapping completely. He's so much more chill now, I'm happy for him

[@Coolio_Ash]

It's *wild* in retrospect

[@evananderson1455]

Weird, I can only tell sometimes, since he's been on and off a few times throughout his career. One of his interviews with Seth Meyers was a pretty obvious time, but comparing this to a lot of interviews he's done with people like Bill Hader, or his old stand-up..I don't see a difference. I wonder how much of his past, high energy sober life people are going to look at, now that he's admitted his issues, and they're gonna think "of yea, he was definitely f*cked up there" when he actually wasn't. Interesting.

[@pedrorodrigueziii4859]

Dude looks AGED. I remember marveling at how long he stayed baby faced.

[@Andy-rj8sr]

John seems like such a chill dude to hang out with. I’m so proud of him for getting sober. I wish him, Olivia, and Malcom all the happiness in the world

[@ZombiZohm]

This is simply one of the best interviews to date. The responses were all thoughtful or thought-provoking, and we basically got a mini comedy set at the same time.

[@danwybrow7226]

“You didn’t ask me anything I’ve ever been asked before!” is a huge part of why this show is so good. Watching celebs get wrecked by Da Bomb is great, but it would get old fast if Sean wasn’t so good at conducting a great interview, hot sauce or no hot sauce. Another great episode! 🤘🏻

[@Plutonium.2]

Salma Hayek was so impressed by that. It really made me appreciate Sean as an interviewer

[@1987RX7TII]

John's ability to not react to the sauces almost took a lot of the entertainment value of this show away, but his comedic style brought it back in spades.

[@naus1kaae]

Sean is so good at crafting interesting and thought provoking questions, delivering them extremely eloquently as well, and John is so good at answering questions in a detailed yet hilarious way this is such a good interview

[@ajjameson154]

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist8 Uh, Say what?

[@ajjameson154]

It is nice. But, like John was... Chris has writers.

[@sparrowwilson4514]

John’s reaction to Da Bomb has got to be one of the weirdest on the show. 😂😂 I feel like he could do a Shakespeare monologue while previous guests can barely even breathe.

[@napoleonbonilla2146]

“Okay first impressions” 😂😂

[@Hacktheplanet_]

Painkillers for sure

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

@@Hacktheplanet_nah he’s sober now. Hopefully he does a great job sticking with it

[@procrastinator547]

@@Hacktheplanet_he’s very clearly sober here

[@Hacktheplanet_]

@@procrastinator547 dont have to be overdosing, one or two codeine with paracetamol will do the trick bought from yhe local shop

[@kapla2004]

How does he have no physical reaction to these sauces. What a legend

[@jeffreyhuston2017]

Reminds of Wednesday and Alton Brown!

[@franciet99]

Maybe previous years of drug use??? Nah.

[@LadySKizo]

@@franciet99I had years of drug use and still have my taste. Not sure. I don’t know if drug use affects taste buds or not. Never looked into it

[@graysonwarwick2055]

@@LadySKizodepends on the drug and amount of usage, most don’t mess with tastebuds, John’s just heat fan

[@ArgusStrav]

@@LadySKizo There's only one way to find out: try out all those sauces and report back! :D

[@lilyverhoff6067]

I love how for wing 9 they didn’t even ask him a question it was just John talking about goldfish 😂

[@kirkbrackmann6385]

This tall child handled the wings very well! He was not thrown off his rhythm at all.

[@AcidWords1]

I'll have you know he's a proud Asian American woman and you will treat him with respect!

[@Syphonesq]

Your comment caught me by surprise and gave me a giggle fit. Kudos

[@lucianagalvagno4096]

Love the callbacks coments

[@madlyte2276]

Detective J. J. Bittenbinder would be so proud

[@doctorjay8673]

​@@AcidWords1yeah but look at his feminine hips!

[@21bkier]

Nobody has been able to form words on the second half of the interview props to John. Was nice seeing him describe each flavor and have a story based off each taste

[@Charsept]

He's one of those comedians that never turns it off. You can see the gears turning constantly looking for humor in the situation.

[@wyskass861]

This is also a gig and part of his career, considering the camera is on.

[@reganwilliams1944]

It's a testament to the strength of sober addicts- like the hottest hot sauce can't even touch the pain of what you go through in withdrawals. The man wore a cashmere sweater to hot ones?? DIdn't break a sweat? Unreal.

[@panpolypuff]

John's rambling farewell that was mostly complimenting his experience on the show was just delightful.

[@jessicadoan834]

That fish food convo did more for me than 2 years of therapy ever did

[@BoombahloomGRL]

Same!

[@KM-rt5jj]

It made a huge impact on me too. It explained a lot of my own feelings too. Despite never having had fish.

[@mikemurphy80]

Same!😂

[@Drumming_Monkey]

It literally changed my life. I know look at flowers and I say... "wow would you look at that. A flower."

[@faust1138]

That same instinct is why I chronically over water plants.

[@xStahlx]

This is easily one of the best interviews on this channel. John is funny, seemingly without effort, Sean seems to be having ab last as well. Incredible.

[@vocs75]

The out of nowhere fish thing seemingly 100% like a thought that just popped into his head was stunning. I swear he could be on a plane going down and be making casual emotion free observations until it made impact.

[@Tinycabin]

@@vocs75 after all these interviews to have one like that is very impressive

[@ananyasahay]

​@@vocs75I was dying laughing at the fish food rant 😂

[@Psydvckthefirst]

@@vocs75 that was a pretty classic psychotherapeutic insight. Overfeeding metaphors can be heard in groups that work for 4-6 years, although like anything in life nothing can be thinned down to a time frame. Someone might never realize it, sadly most won't.

[@theblackunicorn261]

You never expect John Mulaney of all people would be able to tank the spices without so much as a bead of sweat

[@zack4527]

He definitely has highest spice tolerance of anyone to be on this show. He took those sauces like a champ.

[@martiraz]

Well, there's also Lorde, she though the worst part ot "Tha bomb" was it's sour taste.

[@lyssa5186]

michael cera too

[@zhiracs]

How are we forgetting Alton Brown? He was poker-faced almost the whole episode and only flinched at Da Bomb. Even before that, he nonchalantly remarked that it was "hot but not good"

[@jenya_v]

Dua Lipa!

[@CheyMo.Gaming]

Tommy Chong killed them too!

[@realitymyquest]

Once again Sean does justice to his guest. He asks him questions that take John along a gentle path that explores the man from the roots that made him the entertainer he is. And John warms my heart as he has journeyed through his life and is here today. I'm thankful for his loved ones and his cohorts. I'm thankful for John. Be well Hot Ones team!

[@karmen181]

I haven’t heard Sean laugh like he did in this video since Ramsey and it is because of how honest and witty and chill John is. He is masterful in what he does from an snl writer to an honest drug addict and one of my very favorite new specials because of how raw it is .. And Sean you are magic in and of itself and someone from Barrington IL and have friends that new you on high school I’m so amazed at what you do . No one can interview like you do

[@xJonnaax]

I loved that this was not just an interview but also a genuine good review of most of the hot sauces. He really gave all of them attention haha.

[@michaelgoff4637]

The fish food section was the only time John fell into his routine of making things "bits" and even that was earnest and revealing. Great interview questions as usual from Sean and his team.

[@josephclaus3394]

& the bit about truth curry

[@rightorrich5185]

No one’s asking these important questions and he’s right

[@MaxLennon]

@@josephclaus3394 More of an inside joke than a bit.

[@Xiuhcoatl_]

Met John while working at a Diner spot here in NJ and I had to take his waffle back because it was burnt but the 2nd time seeing him I realized who he was and had to let him know I was a huge fan. Great guy, had no troubles with our mess up and really could tell he was just a calm collected guy. He is the only celebrity I have ever met like that and I'm so thankful for it.

[@amandaaaa]

whoa what diner ?

[@joshuawiley5764]

This is probably my new favorite episode. It's hard to pick. I've seen them all and so many of them are just so awesome for their own reasons. This one is oh man. He bodied those wings. He acts like he was crying but there was no real reactions. He gave great answers to Sean's great questions and he acknowledged that fact and just everything about this episode was everything you want to happen in a hot one's episode.

[@Michaelw19]

He did great, but the episodes with Gordon Ramsey were better

[@andohlea]

Hmmm…it’s so curious…why is it that when someone says they enjoy something other people jump on to reply and say…”nuuh uhh this other thing was better” 🤔…no one is saying YOU have to think it’s the best. I’m genuinely curious…Why not just post your opinion to the feed instead of posting it as a reply/response to someone else’s opinion 🤔

[@Arkatox]

I actually haven't watched that many episodes. The idea of having an interview while eating chicken with progressively spicier hot sauce just doesn't appeal to me. I will say this is one of the best episodes that I've seen, though.

[@bexmw]

The fact that someone in the background laughed when John said “you know neither of us likes compliments”

[@notgoingtocomment]

there's no way Sean didn't have a question prepared for the 18:11 wing, but he spent two minutes on the dangers of fish food because game recognize game. legend.

[@palmerlp]

Thing is it’s pretty difficult to under-feed a fish. If it wasn’t for the water quality maintenance they would be a good pet for lazy people.

[@djramennoodles]

He was just trying to keep up with the run-away train. And he is one of the best at it.

[@MadisonFalcoFoods]

He tried to get it back on track but it went off the rails hahaha

[@MatthewToledo]

Now that you've interviewed John Mulaney, please get Conan and his podcast crew. That would be the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Also, John totally killed those wings. I am seriously impressed.

[@keshavtomar7417]

Yes please. I can’t wait to see Conan go from zero to hundred and see Matt and Sona lose it.

[@hotdogworld8907]

Conan is bad with spice though right. And i know he's not gonna come just to nibble on each wing....

[@tomikallela4562]

Conan cant handle hot food

[@katiefox9598]

YES

[@addicbaddic]

Yessss, I was gonna comment that!!! I wanna see Conan!!

[@godsgirl487]

John having ruined his senses by doing all kinds of un-sober things and then proving it by absolutely nailing the Hot Ones challenge is more funny than most comedy specials.

[@thresher455]

He really has no emotions I was blown away that he was able to tell the flavors.

[@globdrop]

​@@thresher455what?

[@caferacerqu33n]

@@thresher455 I know, he was just calm and coolected! I've never seen anyone so smooth.

[@chrisomarm]

Last person I’ve seen do it this calmly was David Blaine

[@williamcrawford5626]

I was thinking the same thing. That he's had to play straight and sober for so long that he can cover these things very well.

[@notyourmum7883]

So proud of John's recovery...Baby J was incredible. Wish him the best for the next chapter of life

[@Velmakinzy]

The real bit of joy that manifested in his face when talking about writing jokes for others.

[@CliffSturgeon]

This may be one of my favorite interviews. John always sorta occupied a space where I was very aware of him and his great comedy, but he's never been so obviously forefront as he is here. He's so analytical.

[@GardenGuy1942]

He’s an ADDICT. he’s damaged beyond repair, he looks high in this video

[@dannelle17]

🔫 Always has been 🔫

[@eryka2041]

I think the analytical part comes from both his parents being lawyers. I could only imagined them chewing his arguments each time he opens his mouth.

[@jessicaschoen2000]

i love him sm

[@Drmobius]

John is my absolute favorite stand-up comedian, this was such a pleasure to watch. I was surprised he had no reaction to Da Bomb until he reminded us that his neurons are all fried, then it became super impressive how he was able to analyze the sauces but not miss a beat in the interview. This is my favorite episode ever and John should top the charts for celebs who handled the gauntlet with ease.

[@realitymyquest]

I agree. With ease.

[@martindirkzimmer]

Mulaney aced this in the most polite and pleasurable manner. I wish the man just the best for rest of his life. What a champ!

[@kahea2018]

I love that Sean doesn't take for granted that people know his guests and informs you early about their bio.

[@Shiftarus]

It also helps guests open up early and gets their guard down. That’s when you pull the rug on them with Dabomb and ask embarrassing/silly questions or the deep cuts

[@lyricessence]

We're all happy for you, John. You are much loved. Don't ever let your brain tell you otherwise.

[@goldenskies7]

Very true. I will say the best bit to me will always be the Bill Clinton one but John is in a class by himself

[@eileen8433]

What a wonderful comment. Well said😊❤

[@lifesquixotic]

He’s a grown man. Real healing comes when he doesn’t need everyone to love him.

[@goldrush18x]

@@lifesquixoticyou must not have watched his recent special because he made it clear that he’s no longer obsessed with what everyone thinks of him. It’s still a nice, supportive comment.

[@lyricessence]

@@goldenskies7 I was always impressed with his talent, but that was greatly magnified when he got right back into the work that he is so good at.

[@zagnitecerda7773]

His face shows genuine happiness at being asked what he remembers about performing at The Note in Wicker Park. Shows to the great choice of questions and genuine interest taken in each individual being interviewed.

[@Sylvanari]

Gotta give John credit for not only being a charismatic and funny comedian, but an especially charismatic and funny man off script.

[@maxhaxx]

It's so good to have Mulaney back in the game. He's funny on every level, from professional writer to just funny human on earth.

[@karidelgado92]

"LET ME BE CLEAR- I also have not eaten fish food" 😐 Had me cracking up so much, this is absolutely my fave episode ever ❤

[@sinkieclan6403]

The fish food story hit home. Truth. In fact, Curry of Truth.

[@jhemarca2596]

Amen. So verde of him.

[@JaxLittles]

He's such an amazing interviewer. I'm so happy he didn't focus on his time in rehab. Like that whole fish food convo was awesome. I almost forgot how funny John Mulaney could be.

[@radioamankwah7281]

you can tell that Sean really enjoyed this interview, so heartwarming...

[@mostly_insane2291]

Love John. Glad he’s getting his life in order.

[@johnedward8352]

What did you think of Baby J?

[@jasbob]

I'm sure he's thinking the same of you haha

[@nullakjg767]

Heel turn from the moment he left his mean wife and married Olivia Munn

[@hellodolly2551]

Have you seen what he did to his ex wife?

[@avastans]

@@hellodolly2551 Yes. and I don't care, that's his personal life that people love to speculate on that we know nothing about. His baby is cute.

[@mordaciousfilms]

My favorite current comedian, hands down. I love his candidness and humility in his comedy. Never feels forced, or shooting for low-hanging fruit. He really has mastered his craft and I wish him the best and continued wellbeing.

[@robjgolde3221]

His delivery of little quips and one-liners is impeccable.

[@kellydanen3002]

The after credits chat with Sean was really special imo. He thanks the staff, he praises Sean, unprompted. Seems like he's doing well.

[@bordy217]

I always enjoy when the guest gives a detailed critique of the sauce.

[@kuroishiroi9012]

Now thats a great guest, such an unexpected joy... I really love him as a comedian

[@redrognav1]

How did you not expect him to be a joy? Are you sure you've seen his comedy?

[@isattathecreator]

@@redrognav1well he said he really loves him as a comedian lol

[@idesireahimbo]

​@@redrognav1maybe they meant they weren't expecting him on the show

[@erinrutherford1374]

He was so polite and gracious in thanking the crew ❤️

[@beaq6755]

He showed up in a shirt and sweater and handled those spices like a champ while being effortlessly funny. Fearsome. I'm a bit scared

[@suptee1]

As an ex-addict, I hope you pull through John. I love you so so much. You're an amazing person.

[@SBChaevok]

John is a gem of a human. This was a blast. You could tell that was genuine laughter from Sean the whole way through.

[@88unstopable]

He cheated on his wife.

[@mikemann1960]

​@@88unstopableYes his addiction side did, but you can't hold judgment on someone if you committed mistakes too. I wouldn't cheat, but I did other mistakes from young to old. Life is a school of learning.

[@mikemann1960]

He handled the situation of wings well.

[@SBChaevok]

@@88unstopable Unfortunate, but he didn't cheat on me... I don't care about celebs personal lives unless it's something criminal. Everyone makes mistakes, especially when dealing with addiction.

[@goldrush18x]

@@88unstopableI’ve yet to see proof that ever happened. His ex wife recently confirmed that they were separated/living apart before he started dating his current gf.

[@dayhefner]

It’s so lovely to see a KZbin comments section that is so full of supportive remarks like this - everyone (me included) genuinely glad for John that he’s doing so much better. I feel like this show tends to bring that out of people. Sean just has a way of drawing out the humanity of his guests. I love this show 💛

[@giancarlofuentes8506]

P😊

[@MrBogus213]

It's wild seeing Mulaney starting to look his age. He went from little boy to middle aged real quick. (I'm going through pretty much the exact same thing at 39)

[@edaj1990]

Divorce, rehab, and having a child will do that to you I suppose.

[@cynthiabehnke658]

I thought the same thing

[@budke42]

It was the drugs. They'll do that to ya.

[@DopeIsotope]

@@edaj1990 That's the triple threat of aging.

[@Jonimomo]

Well all Asian American women have that age where almost over night they go from 21 to 60. This was his time

[@erandre626]

I feel like John can come off as a little scripted in late night interviews when they have to Segway into one of his bits, so it’s really nice to see him in this atmosphere. Super casual and relaxed but still super clever and funny. I enjoyed the dynamic between him and Sean.

[@silaswheedleton1570]

I am so happy to see someone, not just John, anyone, in recovery and doing well. I hope to see much more of him throughout the coming decades

[@Raena413]

Something about a show with interview questions that are notoriously unique, earnest, and genuine is such a good branding to have and honestly I'm surprised that we don't see more of these kinds of questions in interviews done by any other company. Well done Hot Ones!

[@timothymartin4759]

in addition to such a wacky premise: "Let's do an interview show, but make the interviewer and guest eat increasingly spicy hot wings so they both are crying from the heat for the last 5 minutes!"

[@RE-om1up]

John is so amazing! He handled these wings like a champion and had me laughing the whole time. Hot Ones is PEAKING right now and I hope it never stops

[@MichaelJohnson-wu4tv]

It hasn't even begun to peak

[@christyrush-eb1xw]

This is one of my most favorite Hot Wings! He was so authentic, sincere, funny, unpredictable, and captivating. He’s a great story teller. He’s so funny! He handled those hot sauces better than anyone so far.

[@johndull2470]

I always feel like such a proud Dad when I hear the guest compliment Sean on his awesome questions. What a nice interview. Great job, Sean and team!

[@Smirk1979]

John is always a few meaningful steps ahead in the conversation, and such effortless wit.

[@leadthinker]

I cannot believe how well Mulaney handled the wings of death. What a pleasant interview.

[@Aztesticals]

He handled a major detox . This pain is nothing

[@joshn1678]

I genuinely forgot I was watching HotOnes and just listened to John and Sean hang out, great episode guys, glad John is doing well. Keep it up brother.

[@chessenthusiast]

John Mulaney is so good, even though he didn’t even break once on any wing and robbed us of the schadenfreude this show is famous for, it’s still one of the best episodes they’ve ever done.

[@MsPairofPants]

Schadenfreudeeeeeeee 🎉

[@olihhayes]

Was the word schadenfreude used in another hot ones interview bc it rings a bell and i can't remember from where 😭

[@TheMonroemomma]

@@olihhayes Ted Lasso is where I heard it most recently.

[@ceewng5042]

It is the joy you feel at someone else's expense, like practical jokes or "fail" videos

[@MarkEl-Rayes]

I love that John is healthy and calm energy given his past. I’m happy he is happy.

[@flu3b93]

The fish food tangent was hilarious, it could have been part of one monologue of his.

[@ChandlerHill-y9e]

didn’t take a sip of water or milk, didn’t cough or freak out, just tanked it. I know he’s done some wild things in life but to have a tolerance like THAT is crazy

[@tdbarton7712]

John so much of the world wishes you all the best. Baby J is honest, heart-wrenching and hilarious. Your deference to Sean & the show along with the high compliment, "You didn't ask me anything anyone has asked me before." is the embodiment of a true gentleman.