We interview creator and host of Chicken Shop Date, @AmeliaDimoldenberg during our trip to London.

00:00 Who is Amelia Dimoldenberg
01:19 Barbie premiere
02:50 Transcending the internet
05:05 Amelia’s story
07:47 Inspiration for Chicken Shop Date (Hot Ones)
11:57 First episode w/ Ghetts
14:28 The initial reception
15:30 Amelia learning video production
16:50 AJ Tracey episode
18:10 The CSD intro/outro
19:36 Wireless Festival
21:12 Getting access to stars
24:24 Daniel Kaluuya
25:40 Booking guests
27:18 Hiring a production team
29:50 The CSD production process
31:25 Creating viral moments
33:37 Wearing all of the hats
35:48 Keeping creative control
37:40 Getting a management company w/ Jordan Schwarzenberger
39:25 Her first (and only) major brand deal
43:22 Amelia on building a business and brand
47:05 Matty Healy (The 1975)
49:47 Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Lawrence, Lewis Capaldi
54:05 KSI
57:43 Louis Theroux & Jiggle Jiggle
59:30 Validation and CSD + Hot Ones
1:02:14 Creating an independent media house
1:04:33 The label of “YouTuber”
1:05:52 Fame
1:08:37 The red carpet
1:11:13 Drake
1:12:06 President Biden?
1:13:26 Working in scripted projects & her ambition
1:15:57 Not compromising or worrying about analytics
1:20:29 The real Amelia
1:22:05 Not quitting and dealing with great employees leaving
1:25:23 Parting words of wisdom

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