Anthony Padilla
YouTube creator and co-founder of Smosh, known for building Smosh into a multi-channel comedy brand and returning to the company after reacquisition.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 2h 14min
A Brutally Honest Conversation with Smosh
Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, founders of Smosh, discuss their experiences running the company for over 20 years, the value of working as a creative duo, building platforms and making deals, hydration and audience perception, creating documentaries and elevating content quality, the early days of pre-YouTube video creators, the perception of content and forgiveness of mediocrity, joyful absurdity and influences, the impact of commercialization on industries, scripting and producing sketch comedy, diversifying a platform or brand, resentment, loss, and reconnecting, the internal struggle of leaving Smosh, and creating a fun and enjoyable space for creators.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 1h 27min
How Smosh stayed funny—and relevant—for 20 years
Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, co-founders of Smosh, share their journey from the early YouTube days to a well-established comedy brand. They discuss the challenges of selling and repurchasing Smosh, emphasizing their focus on 'comedy rooted in friendship' to stay relevant. Ale Catanese, the current CEO, outlines the company's efforts in creating a sustainable work culture and a new talent-first studio space. Pavithra Mohan dives into the hustle culture in Silicon Valley, contrasting it with companies like Linear that prioritize work-life balance.
