Oct 13, 2023 · On June 20, 2023, it was announced that Anthony and Ian bought back Smosh! Mythical, another content duo, bought the Smosh brand four years ago. Now, it's back in the hands of the original creators.

With Ian Hecox, he co-founded the YouTube -based video production company Smosh. Padilla and Hecox wrote, directed, and starred in sketch comedy videos from 2005 to 2017; after six years, Padilla returned to the company in 2023.

Jun 21, 2023 · Who owns Smosh now? Following Ian and Anthony's reacquisition, they will now be majority stakeholders in the company. The full terms of the deal haven't been released, but we know that Mythical will retain a minority stake in the company.

Mar 8, 2025 · ANTHONY PADILLA RETURNS TO SMOSH (2023) In June 2023, Anthony Padilla rejoined Smosh, as he and Ian Hecox repurchased the company, making it independent once again. Since then: Smosh has returned to its original sketch comedy style.

Oct 2, 2023 · While touring Smosh’s 17,000 square foot studio, co-founder Anthony Padilla points out an old article framed on the wall that feels both poetic and ironic to read today.

Jun 20, 2023 · Anthony Padilla has returned to Smosh — and he and Smosh co-founder Ian Hecox have teamed up to buy back the YouTube comedy brand that they launched 18 years ago.

Jun 20, 2023 · Anthony Padilla is rejoining the popular comedy YouTube channel Smosh. Smosh was founded in 2005 by Padilla, 35, and Ian Hecox, 35, both Sacramento natives.

Jun 20, 2023 · Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, the founders of one of the oldest and most iconic YouTube channels Smosh, recently made an announcement that the pair have reunited and bought their old channel...

On Jun 20, 2023, Padilla and Hecox announced that they had purchased Smosh from Mythical Entertainment and are bringing the channel back to its former glory.

Jun 20, 2023 · Is Anthony back to Smosh? Anthony Padilla has rejoined Smosh, where he and co-founder Ian Hecox are collaborating to repurchase the YouTube comedy channel they created 18 years ago.