Sean Evans, Rhett & Link and Marques Brownlee to Headline Variety Podcasting Brunch, Presented by YouTube at SXSW
The Variety Podcasting Brunch will be headlined by Sean Evans, host of 'Hot Ones'; Rhett McLaughlin and Link Neal, the hosts of 'Good Mythical Morning'; and Marques Brownlee, host of 'Waveform Podcast' in a panel discussion about how they are trailblazing storytelling and fan engagement across popular talk shows and podcasts.
Clayton Davis, Variety's chief awards editor, will moderate the panel, which will serve as the first live taping of his popular podcast Variety Awards Circuit.
'Hot Ones,' the Emmy-nominated talk show featuring interviews with guests such as Jennifer Lawrence, Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny while eating spicy hot wings, attracts over 14 million subscribers and over 4 billion views on YouTube. 'Good Mythical Morning' counts over 18 million subscribers and is one of the most-watched daily shows on the internet. Brownlee attracts over 19 million subscribers to his YouTube content, which focuses on tech reviews and interviews with industry leaders.
Brunch attendees will be invited to record their own soundbites, immersing themselves in the experience of hosting their own podcast.
'Creators are driving innovation across media and entertainment, developing some of today's most-watched and listened-to podcasts and shows, while building global audiences and businesses on YouTube,' said Tim Katz, VP of partnerships at YouTube. 'These creators will bring their unique perspectives to SXSW to discuss with Variety the state of podcasting and the creator-led media and entertainment landscape.'
'We're honored to partner with YouTube and bring these voices front and center at SXSW,' said Dea Lawrence, Variety's chief operating and marketing officer. 'Content creators play a vital role in the entertainment ecosystem and we are excited for the thought-provoking conversations this panel will generate.'
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