Harry Styles on Brittany Broski’s “The Royal Court.” Photo courtesy of @brittany_broski on Instagram
Between “Last Meals,” “Chicken Shop Date,” “Hot Ones” and “Royal Court,” the internet has seen a surprising rise in celebrity interview content in the last few years. The only catch? It’s on YouTube. Most of the current interview shows out there focus on celebrities both great and small, so it begs the question: what show would you go on? For this roundtable, writers of the Life section have gathered to share which interview show they would most prefer to guest star on.
Maleena Muzio, she/her/hers, Associate Life Editor, maleena.muzio@uconn.edu
YouTube celebrity interview shows are some of my favorite videos to watch with friends, and quite frankly, some of my favorite videos in general. Viewers are able to get an inside look of their favorite celebrities’ lives in a casual, more entertaining way than the standard “Entertainment Tonight” interview.
“Chicken Shop Date” is definitely my favorite celebrity interview show, though. Amelia Dimoldenberg, the show’s host, is one of the most likeable internet personalities I have ever watched. Her dry humor reminds me of both comedian Rebel Wilson and fellow YouTuber Emma Chamberlain. She is incredibly funny without putting in too much effort and is able to get conversation flowing with celebrities naturally.
My favorite episode of “Chicken Shop Date” would have to be the Billie Eilish episode from 2024. Eilish and Dimoldenberg interacted awkwardly but comedically, almost like they were on a real date. Dimoldenberg’sbashfulness was something that I don’t know any other host could have successfully recreated — whether authentic or not (then again, it was Billie Eilish).
Speaking of Eilish, her friend Quenlin Blackwell’s YouTube series, “Feeding Starving Celebrities,” is my honorable runner-up. She is also incredibly hilarious in a more obvious way, and my favorite episodes are the Gabbriette and Charli XCX features.
Amelia Dimoldenberg posing for a photoshoot. Photo courtesy of @ameliadimz on Instagram
Elijah Polance, he/him/they/them, Staff Writer, elijah.polance@uconn.edu
Of all the YouTube interview shows out there, the only one I enjoy and see myself fitting in on is Amelia Dimoldenberg’s “Chicken Shop Date.” Unlike the shows that center on more continuous conversation or focused gimmicks, a lot of the humor in “Chicken Shop Date” comes from its editing. The awkward cuts to workers making chicken and other random B-roll as the conversation switches from one micro-segment to another never gets old, and I’d love to experience a full interview as a guest to see how it differs from the final episode.
The only caveat is that I am a vegetarian and wouldn’t really want a vegetarian alternative that tastes the same. But I’m sure Dimoldenberg and the producers could work something out.
Sarah Barker, she/her/hers, Campus Correspondent, sarah.barker@uconn.edu
It’s a toss-up for me between “Royal Court” and “Last Meals,” but if I had to pick one, I think I’d have to go with “Royal Court” (unfortunately, I think I’d send myself into a spiral trying to pick my last meal).
I’ve been a fan of Brittany Broski for years, and I think I’d be able to match her energy and humor perfectly. It might not be the best interview, as we’ll be laughing the entire time, but I think it’d make for fantastic content. I’d also take it very seriously, dressing in full medieval costume and attempting an awful accent because hey, when in Rome.
What I love about her show is that she’s such a great interviewer; you can tell her guests feel comfortable in her presence and are able to open up and have a little fun with it. I’m also pining hard for one of the cups she gives to each of her guests as a parting gift.
Jack Zussman, he/him/his, Contributor, hgq24003@uconn.edu
I love this question so much — without a doubt it would be “Last Meals” for me. I’m a huge foodie who loves talking about favorite restaurants, best meals, memorable dining experiences and pretty much anything that’s food-related. The concept of “Last Meals” is especially interesting to me; as the name says, the show talks about what the last meal you would have before you die.
Though a morbid concept, the show’s host Josh Scherer does an amazing job bringing positivity and introspection to the show. I would love to talk to him about important existential questions like what’s the meaning of life and where to get the best burritos. I know that both of our personalities would blend perfectly: two extroverted foodaholics who grew up in California? We’re basically brothers.
I would be remiss to not mention how phenomenal it would be to eat all my favorite foods in one sitting, so here’s my order: Houston’s famous spinach artichoke dip, Connie’s Seafood garlic shrimp, my mom’s matzo ball soup, the Crispy Ding’s chicken sandwich from Hillstone, Osteria, delle Tre Panche spicy rigatoni, In-N-Out double cheeseburger with grilled onions and a root beer float on the side, Paquito Mas chicken burrito with an ice-cold bottled Coke, Pinkberry, California rolls from Gelson’s supermarket, Apple Pan steakburger and Grill on the Alley mac and cheese. For dessert, it would be Mastro’s butter cake, a Levain double chocolate chip cookie and my grandma’s chocolate cake with a glass of almond milk.