Ep 6. Mac DeMarco Tries to Stay Chill While Eating Spicy Wings
- February 23, 2017
- 19 min
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Mac DeMarco is known for his laid-back, easygoing attitude and catchy indie rock tunes. But how will he handle the heat of Hot Ones? In this episode, we see the Canadian singer-songwriter sit down with host Sean Evans to take on the challenge of eating progressively spicier chicken wings while answering questions about his music and career.
As always, the show begins with some milder sauces to ease the guests into the pain. Mac handles the first couple wings with relative ease, chatting comfortably with Evans about his creative process and the inspiration behind his latest album, This Old Dog.
But things start to heat up quickly as they move on to the hotter sauces. Mac starts to sweat and gulp down water between bites, but still manages to keep his cool and keep the conversation flowing. As they approach the infamous "Last Dab" sauce, the tension in the room begins to build. Will Mac be able to handle the heat?
Throughout the episode, we get insight into Mac's career trajectory and how he became the beloved indie icon he is today. He talks about his early days playing in punk bands and his transition to a solo artist, as well as the challenges of constantly touring and staying creative.
Of course, the main event is always the spicy wings, and this episode doesn't disappoint. We see Mac go through a range of emotions as he takes on each sauce, from incredulity to discomfort to outright pain. But he never loses his sense of humor, even joking that he might need to go to the hospital after eating one particularly spicy wing.
In the end, Mac emerges victorious (and slightly damp with sweat) as he tackles the final challenge of the Last Dab sauce. He reflects on the experience and how it compares to some of the other grueling tasks he's faced in his career.
Overall, this episode of Hot Ones is a must-watch for fans of Mac DeMarco or anyone curious about the inner workings of the music industry. Despite the intense heat, Mac manages to stay true to his laid-back persona and delivers some genuinely insightful and funny moments.