Congratulations to Darron Breeden and his wife Caroline on the birth of their son, Edward Timothy Breeden, announced on July 14. He plans to take some time off from competitive eating, raising the possibility that 3 of the current MLE top 5 (Joey Chestnut, Matt Stonie and Darron Breeden) might not compete in that organization in 2023.
Congratulations to Darron Breeden and his wife Caroline, who are expecting the birth of their son in early July. There has been speculation that he will miss the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest next month; this would be the reason for his absence.
Darron Breeden has uploaded a 2021 personal highlight video with a soundtrack of his guitar playing. He has also passed 50,000 youtube subscribers.
Darron Breeden finished the Volcano Challenge at Billiken's Smokehouse in Fredricksburg, VA in under 12 minutes to win $250. He is the first person to complete the five pound barbecue challenge.
C-Ville.com has an interview with Darron Breeden.
Northern Virigina Magazine has a profile of Darron Breeden.
Darron Breeden broke Raina Huang's house record for the ramen challenge at Temple Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale. George Chiger also completed the challenge.
Darron Breeden attempted a 12 pound burger at Denny's Beer Barrel Pub in Clearfield, PA. The challenge was recorded for an upcoming TV Tokyo program.
Darron Breeded posted a video of the grilled cheese challenge at Fo Cheezy Twisted Meltz in St. Pete Beach, FL he attempted with George Chiger. He says the restaurant reneged on the $50 reward they would receive if the challenge was completed.
Darron Breeden's girlfriend Caroline Freeman produced a vlog of their trip to Tampa for the Draft Kings Big Game Snackdown.
Darron Breeden lists the five hardest restaurant food challenges he has attempted.
Darron Breeden and Gideon Oji attempted the Grand Sicilian deep dish pizza challenge at Beau Jo's in Denver, CO.
Darron Breeden and George Chiger both attempted to eat a tray of baked ziti weighing approximately 20 pounds.
Darron Breeden uploaded a video of a challenge consisting of food from a Shop Rite Supermarket he attempted with Miki Sudo, Nick Wehry and George Chiger.
Daily Progress has an interview with Darron Breeden about his runner-up finish in the men's division at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating finals.
The "Finkies" competitive eating award show will be broadcast tomorrow on Zoom at 2pm Eastern. The first 100 participants will be able to view the show and interact. (broadcast link) updateThe winners have been posted. Darron Breeden's two victories in 2019 resulted in him getting Eater of the Year, while Yasir Salem won Muggle (non competitive eating) Achievement and Juan Rodriguez and Sarah Reinecke received the Peacock award.
Darron Breeden collaborated with Kayo Nakajima of Japan to produce a cereal mukbang video.
Darron Breeden wants to perform the national anthem at the Nathan's finals on his electric guitar.
NBC29 has an article about Darron Breeden's hot dog eating exhibition at last night's high school basketball game in Orange, VA. The event was held to raise money for a scholarship for an Orange Count, VA student pursuing a career in information technology. (video)
“King of Gluttony” 2020 video
Youtube currently has the full program of TV Tokyo’s “King of Gluttony” program in which Miki Sudo, Darron Breeden, Max Suzuki, Angela Sato, Hatsuyo Sugawara and others competed. (I will not post any spoilers until later today). Update Results of the final round are in the comments. Takeru Kobayashi and Nobuyuki Shirota appear as commentators, but do not compete.
update Jan 16 Miki Sudo has posted some Instagram galleries: Part 1 | Part 2
Darron Breeden recorded a cover of "Born to Love You" on electric guitar as the background music for a video of his 2019 competitive eating highlights.
Miki Sudo, Darron Breeden, Max Suzuki, Angela Sato and Takeru Kobayashi appear in a promo video for "King of Gluttony" that will be televised on TV Tokyo on January 12. Kobayashi is not shown eating, so he may not be a competitor. Screen captures:
Miki Sudo appears in a picture promoting the "King of Gluttony" program that will be televised on TV Tokyo on January 12. Darron Breeden (in the back row) might be another competitor. Japanese entrants include Max Suzuki, Angela Sato and Hatsuyo Sugawara. (link to picture) update Miki Sudo confirms she will appear.
2019 World Slopper Eating Championship
update Articles Westword | Chieftain | KOAA
Videos: Colorado State Fair | Chris Fendrich
Official results Part 1 | Part 2
| 1st | 28.25 | Darron Breeden | |
| 2nd | 18.5 | Michelle “Cardboard Shell” Lesco | |
| 3rd | 17.5 | Brett “The Branimal” Healey | |
| 4th | 15.5 | Darrien “Cheesecurd” Thomas | |
| 5th | 13.5 | Derek Hendrickson | |
| 6th | 11 | Bryan “Big Sexy” Beard | |
| 7th | 9.5 | Mark “toothless” Sutherburg | announced as 6th on stage |
| 8th | 8 | Don | Coors Lounge |
| 9th | ? | Luis Martinez | Sunset Inn |
| 10th | ? | Teigan Torres | Riverside Bar & Gril |
| 11th | 4.5 | Jody Howell | predicted he would eat 20 |
KRDO is currently running a live stream of today’s World Slopper Eating Championship at the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
Profile of amateur competitor Jody Howell
Darron Breeden & Doris Garcia win Norfolk Harborfest qualifier
Darron Breeden and Doris Garcia have been announced as the winner of today’s Nathan’s qualifier at the Norfolk Harborfest.
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