Hot Ones

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams marks the beginning of the 2026 NFL season with this Hot Ones Football Kickoff Special! Willams is a Heisman Trophy award winner and the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Last year, he led the Bears to their first division title in nearly a decade, and he's currently the cover athlete for Madden 27. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the "Iceman" takes on the wings of death and discusses obscure football lingo, the science of clutch performance, and what he's learned from some of the game's greatest quarterbacks.

Rob Gronkowski is a four-time Super Bowl champion and widely considered one of the most dominant tight ends in NFL history. After a legendary career defined by game-changing plays alongside Tom Brady and his iconic "Gronk Spike" he has seamlessly transitioned from the gridiron to one of sports entertainment's most beloved personalities. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as the future Hall of Famer returns for his rematch vs the wings of death to discuss his storied career, break down what the "Gronk-O-Meter" is, and reveal what it truly takes to maintain a champion's mindset.

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have covered just about every inch of Hollywood—from Shakespeare to Deadpool, from Oscars to billion-dollar box office weekends. Now, you can catch them sharing the screen in Mayday, the action-packed, Cold War Era buddy comedy on Apple TV. But how are they with spicy food? Find out as Ryan and Kenneth take on the wings of death while talking footie, discussing friendship red flags, and debating the merits of the UK and Canada.

Willem Dafoe is a four-time Academy Award nominee with more than 150 film credits to his name. This year alone, you can catch him in Late Fame in theaters now; the Mount Everest drama, Tenzing, arriving October 16th; and Robert Eggers' Werwulf on December 25th. He also stars in the highly anticipated drama, Gonzo Girl, Patricia Arquette's directorial debut, coming soon. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Dafoe takes on the wings of death and discusses his experimental-theater origins, his greatest on-screen deaths, and the keys to living a creative life.

Mikey Madison is an Academy Award–winning actress who broke through as the title character in Sean Baker's Anora, as well as a memorable five-season run on FX's Better Things. Now, you can catch her playing whistleblower Frances Haugen in Aaron Sorkin's The Social Reckoning, which is set to hit theaters October 9th. But how is she with spicy food? Find out as Madison takes on the wings of death and discusses classic cinema, obscure horse facts, and the key to vegan chocolate chip cookies.

Liv Morgan is a WWE Superstar who recently reigned as the Women's World Champion and won the 2026 Royal Rumble. She's appeared on Hot Ones: Versus and tag-teamed a wing with CM Punk on Hot Ones: Extra Heat—but how will she do in her first solo bout against the Hot Ones gauntlet? Find out as Liv takes on the wings of death and discusses the life as a WWE trainee, wrestling injuries, and the perils of raising farm animals.

Karl-Anthony Towns is a six-time NBA All-Star and the first center ever to win the NBA Three-Point Contest. This past June, he helped end a 53-year-long championship drought for the New York Knicks. But how is he with spicy food? Find out as Towns takes on the wings of death and discusses Knicks superlatives, breaks down big-man icons, and answers questions from celeb fans like Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan.