Ken Thrives Under Pressure While Eating Spicy Wings | Hot Ones

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Does the soda work? I'm drinking the soda.

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Let's get some ice cream as well. How many more? Only two. No pressure to finish.

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Sean, I thrive under pressure. >> All right, Ken.

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We've had our fair share of multi-hyphenates on Hot Ones, but you're the first guest who's been an astronaut, runway model, merman, and spy.

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Let's not forget a lifeguard at Tower 15 on Santa Monica Beach.

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>> know I was at Tower 15? You are good.

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>> [music] >> What's Ken's next evolution? >> I want to wander.

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I've never sat in a Paris cafe reading Camus. I'm not listless.

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I'm fueled [music] by adventure.

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I'll ponder my existence over a croissant and climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

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You know it's an 8-day hike? Now that is exciting. Ooh, I'm feeling it.

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>> [laughter] >> Well, are you ready to feel Malibu Habanero Heat Wave? >> Yeah, definitely.

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Um I do live there, so Barbie told me about this one.

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>> Barbie is the only guest who went in for seconds. >> Yes, Ken. You got this, Ken.

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Can I get a little more hot sauce, please?

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[music] >> Thanks, Barbie. Thanks, Barbie. >> You're welcome, Ken. Hey, Sean. >> Hey, Barbie. Hey, Barbie. >> Hey, Sean. >> It hit me.

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>> The heat usually takes some time to build.

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>> From the Midwest, Sean.

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>> Careful around [snorts] the eyes.

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Speaking of our shared Midwestern roots, you recently went back to your hometown to start a community garden.

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>> Your research is crazy.

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>> When you think about the biodiverse wonders of our world, what flora calls to you most and how much weight does that have when you pick your next globe-trotting destination? Ken?

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>> Uh sorry, I went somewhere else.

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Sugar will get me through this.

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>> Gorgeous portrait of sugar.

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Something happened to your sweater?

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>> I got sweaty, then milk distracted me.

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>> Do Do want to continue?

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>> If I can eat this, I can do anything.

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>> [music] [cough] >> Ken, the hardest part is over.

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Just one last question for you.

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Throughout the years, one thing is clear.

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You've lived your life with style.

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>> I think I died for a second. But I'm back.

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>> What advice would you give to someone experimenting with a new look?

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>> Style evolves with your attitude.

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When you make bold life choices, you'll make bold style choices, too.

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It doesn't have to be on trend, because sometimes the forecast is unknown.

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>> Ken, I'm proud of you.

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>> Sean, I'm proud of me, too.

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>> There's nothing left to do but roll out the red carpet for you.

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This camera, this camera, this camera, let the people know what you have going on in your life.

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>> This spice comes in waves.

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I'm entering my Ken aesthetic, Sean. A new era.

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I've had an amazing 65 years, and hope the next 65 are filled with even greater adventures, and even spicier hot sauce. >> I'm impressed. >> I'm kidding.

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I'm never eating hot sauce again. First and last time.

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>> Wait, this is the first time >> Bye, Sean.

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Thanks so much for having me. Woo, I'm feeling it.