Late-night interviews can take unexpected turns, especially when two friends with strong opinions get into a debate. During a recent appearance on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky found themselves arguing over a surprisingly relatable topic: how many people actually make their own sauces or marinades at home.
The conversation quickly drew Jimmy Kimmel and the studio audience into the discussion, turning a simple kitchen question into a lively exchange about cooking habits and what really counts as making something “from scratch.”
In a recent interview on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky stopped by to talk about their friendship and the projects they have been working on together. The pair discussed how they first met, their new podcast and multimedia interview series, Friends Keep Secrets, and other topics.
At one point, the conversation took a turn toward cooking. Benny Blanco argued that making sauces or marinades at home is far more common than people might think. He said that "More people than not, in their life, have made a marinade or sauce in their lives more than five times." He delivered the line quickly while looking directly at Lil Dicky, seemingly anticipating that his friend would interrupt.
The two clearly did not see things the same way.
Blanco shared a story about the two of them making grilled chicken together. After taking a bite he didn’t like, Blanco asked, "Why don't you make your own sauce?" Lil Dicky pushed back immediately, telling him that people simply don’t make their own sauces.
Still unconvinced, Blanco turned to Jimmy Kimmel for backup and asked if he had ever made his own sauce. Kimmel laughed before answering, "A million times." With the debate now fully underway, the two decided to bring the audience into the discussion.
Blanco told the crowd, "Raise your hand if you've made a sauce or a marinade more than five times, in your life" while Lil Dicky clarified, "from scratch!"
Audience members raised their hands, and Lil Dicky commented that the response looked fairly even. Blanco disagreed, responding, "It doesn't feel very split."
They then asked the audience to raise their hands if they didn’t make sauces from scratch. After looking around the room, Kimmel announced, "In this room, I feel like Benny has won."
Kimmel also pointed out that the argument had shifted during the exchange. They started the topic debating that no one makes their own sauce, which had now turned into a discussion about whether more than half of the people do. He also noted a meaningful difference between sauce and marinade.
Before the conversation wrapped up, Blanco couldn’t resist one final jab. Pointing at Lil Dicky, he added, "He says that no one even uses salt on chicken."
The reactions
The audience enjoyed the dynamics of the two on the show and praised Kimmel for this ability to roll with things.
One person said, "Interviews like this are why Kimmel is my favorite late night host. He can keep up with any type of guest."
Someone else chimed in on the debate, saying, "Sauces and marinades. Both from scratch. All the way! All the time!" There are many people who make their own, from scratch, literally all the time.
Someone else disagreed, saying, "I never made marinade! I buy Italian dressing." There are probably a lot of other people who also do this.
Difference between marinade and sauce
A marinade and a sauce both add flavor to food, but they serve different purposes in the cooking process. A marinade is a seasoned liquid that food is soaked in before cooking, often containing ingredients like oil, acid such as vinegar or citrus juice, and herbs or spices. Its goal is to infuse flavor and tenderize meat or vegetables before cooking.
A sauce, on the other hand, is typically added during or after cooking to enhance flavor and is meant to be eaten with the finished dish. Some mixtures can function as both, depending on how they are used. Marinades are generally used to soak food ahead of time, while sauces are served alongside or on top of the meal.
Why this matters
Part of what made the exchange resonate with viewers is how naturally it reflects the tone of the new podcast and interview style Benny Blanco and Lil Dicky are leaning into with Friends Keep Secrets. Rather than a traditional interview format, their conversations often feel more like two friends debating everyday topics that unexpectedly spiral into larger discussions.
In this case, something as simple as whether people make their own marinades or sauces turned into a relatable question. Cooking habits vary widely from household to household. Some people enjoy mixing their own ingredients and using cooking hacks to experiment in the kitchen, while others rely on store-bought options for convenience. The debate highlights how even ordinary routines, like seasoning chicken or preparing dinner, can spark strong opinions.
Moments like this also tend to travel quickly online because they tap into familiar experiences. Viewers may not have strong feelings about celebrity interviews, but many people have opinions about cooking, shortcuts in the kitchen, and what counts as “from scratch.”
That dynamic appears to be part of the appeal behind Blanco and Lil Dicky’s growing media projects. By mixing humor and personal stories, their conversations blur the line between entertainment and everyday life. And as this marinade discussion shows, sometimes the most talked-about moments come from the smallest disagreements.
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