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Visalia Times has a video of Pablo Martinez displaying techinques for competitive hot dog eating.

June 27, 2013 at 9:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2013 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Fresno, Pablo Martinez, Training, Uncategorized | Permalink * Comments

Naader Reda has a video of an unnamed wing eating contest where he was credited with 32 wings after he ate 25. (gallery of a wing contest held in California this past weekend)

June 25, 2013 at 11:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Inland Empire, Judging, Naader Reda, Videos | Permalink * Comments

SD City Beat has an article about Joshua Hockett, maintainer of the San Diego Metabolic Mob facebook group.

June 25, 2013 at 9:41 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:San Diego | Permalink * Comments

The California State Fair in Sacramento will hold a corn dog eating contest on July 20 awarding $6100 ($2500/$2000/$1000/$500/$100). A qualifier will take place on July 19. update A facebook page for the contest has been started at https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaStateCornDogEatingChampionship

June 23, 2013 at 8:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Sacramento, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (8)

Naader Reda appeared on KTLA this morning to promote the start of qualifying for Farrell’s Splendiferously Superific Summer Spectacular Ice Cream Eating Challenge.

June 21, 2013 at 4:09 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ice Cream Challenges, Naader Reda, Orange County, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Hooters in Bakersfield, CA will hold a wing eating contest during halftime of the NBA Finals. According to 23 ABC, the winner will compete in the finals in Clearwater, FL on July 25.

June 20, 2013 at 8:37 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2013 Hooter's Wing Circuit, Bakersfield | Permalink * Comments

In the new episode of Stuffed, contestants design a giant burger at Slater's 50/50 in Pasadena, CA and then eat it.

June 19, 2013 at 12:47 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Videos | Permalink * Comments

High Noon Entertainment posted a casting notice for Southern California competitive eaters who would like to appear on TruTV's Guinness World Records Gone Wild. (via examiner.com)

June 18, 2013 at 9:17 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Records, Television | Permalink * Comments (13)

Damon Wells and John Rivera finished a 30 inch pizza at Cataldo's in Bakersfield to claim a bounty of $450.

June 17, 2013 at 11:59 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bakersfield, Damon Wells, Pizza Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (2)

Registration will open today at noon Pacific (3pm eastern) for the Day-Lee World Gyoza Eating Championship on August 17.

June 17, 2013 at 9:30 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles | Permalink * Comments

In the new episode of Stuffed, the competitors are allowed the use of only one hand while attempting the 5.5 pound "Are You Texas Enough?" barbecue feast at Smoke City Market in Sherman Oaks, CA.

June 14, 2013 at 4:36 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Barbecue Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Videos | Permalink * Comments (20)

Patch.com has a report on Joshua Hockett finishing the 6 pound Mega Blowout Burrito Challenge at K39 Taco Shop in Santee, CA in 20 minutes.

June 12, 2013 at 9:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burrito Eating Challenges, San Diego | Permalink * Comments

Five Jake's Wayback Burgers locations will hold Triple Triple Burger eating contests Saturday: Ventura, CA, Stoughton, MA, Worcester, MA, Medford, OR and Little Ferry, NJ.

June 12, 2013 at 8:12 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Newark, Ventura County, Wayback Triple Triple Challenge, Worcester | Permalink * Comments (6)

The challenge for the new episode of Stuffed is the 54 inch pizza at Big Mamma's & Papa's Pizza in Burbank, CA, which has an unconventional topping. One of the four competitors will be eliminated after the challenge.

June 11, 2013 at 11:40 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Big Mama's and Papa's, Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda, Videos | Permalink * Comments (5)

A 24 hour pancake eating marathon at Denny's will be livestreamed on SB Nation on June 11. The event will raise money for Laura's House.

June 10, 2013 at 2:16 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charity Events, Orange County, Pancake Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

The Big Fat Fatty sandwich at Sal's Deli in Los Angeles is the challenge on this week's episode of Stuffed.

June 5, 2013 at 9:01 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Sandwich Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments (1)

Pauly's Famous Franks N Fries in San Jose is offering a groupon for $12.99 that can be redeemed for a Joey Chestnut two foot long hot dog challenge (normal price $25.99).

June 4, 2013 at 12:13 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, San Jose | Permalink * Comments

"ZehHeifer" has produced a photo montage video containing pictures of her with pictures of competitive eaters taken at contests in California in 2011-12.

June 4, 2013 at 11:48 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:California, Galleries | Permalink * Comments

Groupon is currently selling a coupon that can be redeemed for a five pound Burritozilla at Iguana's in the San Jose area. The cost is $11, a $10 discount from the list price of $21.

May 31, 2013 at 7:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burritozilla, San Jose | Permalink * Comments

Jamie McDonald ate 9.5 pounds of apple pie at Thunder Valley Casino Resort this morning to set an All Pro Eating record (video, eating starts a 7:00 mark) update Fox40 has an article and video about the record. Jamie ate 11.25 pounds in about ten minutes.)

May 20, 2013 at 2:21 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jamie McDonald, Records, Sacramento | Permalink * Comments (6)

Jamie McDonald will attempt to break the All Pro Eating apple pie record (5.5 pounds in 6 minutes) at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, CA on Monday.

May 18, 2013 at 10:25 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jamie McDonald, Records, Sacramento | Permalink * Comments (14)

The finals for the 2013 Farrell's Ice Cream Eating Challenge will take place on July 21 and the qualfication period will be June 21 to July 14.

May 16, 2013 at 9:31 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ice Cream Challenges, Orange County | Permalink * Comments

This weeks episode of Stuffed features the Bikkuri Don sushi bowl challenge at Wakasaya in Los Angeles.

May 15, 2013 at 5:15 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Los Angeles, Miki Sudo, Naader Reda, Sushi Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments (20)

The Sun Sentinel reports that Miami Marlins pitcher A. J. Ramos attempted the Iron Man omelet challenge at the Broken Yolk Cafe after on the team's recent day off in San Diego. He was inspired to try the 6 pound meal after seeing an unnamed woman on the wall of fame (as far as I know, Stephanie Torres is the only female finisher) and had the following comments: "She wasn't big or anything. She was pretty good looking, too. I'd hate to take her on a date. She might eat more than me". update Jessica also finished the omelet challenge.

May 12, 2013 at 8:10 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Male Athletes, Omelet Eating Challenges, San Diego, Stephanie Torres | Permalink * Comments (6)

Justin Mih won the Battle to the Bone contest held at Petco Park in San Diego April 27. (video)

May 10, 2013 at 12:51 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, San Diego, Unafilliated Contests, Videos | Permalink * Comments (2)

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