This is a transcription of an episode of "Hot Ones" featuring actress Mila Kunis. Kunis, who has a long career in Hollywood including roles in TV shows like "Family Guy" and "That 70s Show", as well as movies like "Black Swan" and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", talks about her latest projects "Stoner Cats" and "Gimmicks". These projects are animated series funded by NFTs and accessible to token holders. Kunis explains that the process of finding funding through traditional Hollywood channels was not enjoyable and felt like constantly having to sell herself to others. In contrast, the process of funding through NFTs was more direct and less stressful, as she didn't have to go through the traditional Hollywood channels.
The episode includes a series of hot wing challenges, with Kunis gradually increasing her tolerance for spicy food. She describes the experience as being on fire but also as delicious. Kunis also talks about her experiences with "Family Guy" and her relationship with the show's creator, Seth MacFarlane. She describes how the show was initially hand-drawn by MacFarlane and how the show's resurgence was a result of the community's love for it.
Throughout the episode, Kunis also discusses her other interests, including her love for baseball and her friendship with Conan O'Brien. She talks about her involvement in the World of Warcraft community and her addiction to the game. Kunis also talks about her Star Trek obsession, mentioning that she would love to explore an alien planet if she were given the chance.
1. The host of the show, Sean Evans, is joined by Mila Kunis, a Golden Globe nominated actress with a long career in Hollywood, including roles in Family Guy, That 70s Show, and the animated series Stoner Cats and Gimmicks. (Source: Text)
2. Kunis' latest projects, Stoner Cats and Gimmicks, were funded by NFTs and are accessible to token holders. (Source: Text)
3. Kunis expressed her concern about her low tolerance for spicy food before the challenge. (Source: Text)
4. Kunis' husband has been part of the crypto community for many years, which led her to embrace blockchain technology for her projects. (Source: Text)
5. Kunis' shows, Stoner Cats and Gimmicks, were created using blockchain technology and NFTs, allowing the community to dictate the show's direction. (Source: Text)
6. Kunis was born in Evanston and grew up in Crystal Lake, Northwest. (Source: Text)
7. Kunis has a dog inlay built into her home, which includes built-in little dishes for the dogs. (Source: Text)
8. Kunis has sworn off traditional Hollywood funding channels and prefers to use blockchain and NFTs for funding. (Source: Text)
9. Kunis mentioned that she has a favorite Dodger Stadium memory from when she used to go with her second dad, Bill Curtis, to Dodger games. (Source: Text)
10. Kunis expressed her admiration for Conan O'Brien, stating that he is just as great in real life as he is on his shows. (Source: Text)
11. Kunis discussed the resurgence of Family Guy, attributing it to the show's community of fans who loved it so much that they brought it back. (Source: Text)
12. Kunis revealed that the early episodes of Family Guy were hand-drawn by Seth MacFarlane due to a lack of budget. (Source: Text)
13. Kunis' Mount Rushmore of cereals consists of Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, and Cocoa Rice Krispies. (Source: Text)
14. Kunis participated in a 10-wing challenge, a feat she described as the final frontier of the show. (Source: Text)