Ep 13. Eddie Huang Seeks Revenge Against Spicy Wings

The show Hot Ones is a popular YouTube series that features celebrities and personalities from various industries who take on the ultimate spicy challenge. The guests are interviewed by host Sean Evans, while eating progressively hotter chicken wings. In season 6 episode 13, Eddie Huang, the Taiwanese-American chef, restaurateur and author, takes on the challenge.

Eddie Huang is the author of the memoir "Fresh Off the Boat," which inspired the ABC sitcom of the same name. He is also the owner of BaoHaus, a Taiwanese bun shop and has been featured on various food and travel shows. The episode begins with Sean Evans introducing Eddie Huang as the latest guest on the show. Huang expresses his excitement and nervousness in equal measure.

The interview starts off with Huang talking about his childhood and how he grew up in a mixed-race family. He talks about his parents' influence on his food choices and how he discovered his love for cooking. Evans then asks him about his experiences on his various travel shows and how he incorporates his experiences into his cooking. Huang shares some interesting anecdotes and talks about the importance of cultural exchange.

As the interview progresses, the wings get progressively hotter and the heat starts to take a toll on Huang. He starts sweating and drinking lots of water, but he soldier on through the challenge. The wings at this point are several times hotter than a jalapeno pepper and the guests are given a choice of milk or water to help them cope with the heat.

As the wings get hotter, Evans asks Huang about his experience with the television industry and how he has described his complicated relationship with Hollywood. Huang talks about his experiences with the Fresh Off the Boat television show and how they strayed from the original story in his memoir. Huang talks about how he's tired of being told that a story about Asian Americans has to be "dumbed down" for the audience. He expresses his frustration at how the industry still sees diversity as a "trend" rather than a necessity.

Despite the heat, Huang continues to answer Evans' questions with the same level of candor and wit. As they near the end of the challenge, Evans asks Huang about his new book "Double Cup Love," which is a memoir that chronicles his travels to China. Huang talks about his experiences navigating the cultural differences and how it affected his relationship with his girlfriend.

The final wing is the hottest one on the menu, and Huang is visibly wary. He takes a deep breath and takes a bite, but the heat is almost unbearable. Evans encourages him to finish it, and Huang grits his teeth and powers through the heat. As the episode comes to a close, Huang reflects on the experience and gives his final thoughts on the challenge.

Overall, season 6 episode 13 of Hot Ones is a great addition to the series. Eddie Huang is a fantastic guest, and his insights and stories make for a compelling interview. The wings are, as always, incredibly hot, and it's always fun to see how different guests react to the heat. If you're a fan of the show, then you definitely don't want to miss this episode.