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Pedram "In Jaws We Trust" Esmaeelzadeh and Matthew "Ice Cream Buy the Pint" Schuster finished the Carnivore Challenge at Big Pie in the Sky in Roswell, GA.

April 18, 2016 at 9:17 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlanta, Carnivore Challenge, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Studio Kraut in Manhattan will hold a pretzel eating contest on April 26 awarding $500 to the winner.

April 18, 2016 at 11:19 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

"LA Beast" did the Leona Divide 50 Mile race yesterday. He was unable to finish in the cut off time, but got credit for 50K (31 miles).

April 17, 2016 at 7:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:California, Kevin Strahle | Permalink * Comments (3)

Kyle Hanner lost today's Slawburger eating contest in Fayetteville, TN in overtime.

April 16, 2016 at 11:43 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Kyle Hanner, Tennessee, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (4)

2016 Nathan’s St. Louis qualifier

April 16, 2016 at 10:11 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2016 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Juan Rodriguez, Mary Bowers, Matt Stonie, St. Louis

update April 19 StLouis.CBSLocal.com has an article

update Juan Rodriguez and Mary Bowers won the contest. It appears their totals were 29 and 12. Taylor Coombs now has the women’s wild card lead.

Matt Stonie appeared on Fox2Now this morning.

Juan “More Bite” Rodriguez will face Matt Cohen, Matt Raible and Andrew Kogutkiewicz in his defense of his qualifier title.

Mary Bowers will seek her first victory in qualifier with multiple women when she faces off against Taylor Coombs. Marlene Wigginton will not attempt to threepeat the women’s qualifier due to her pregnancy.

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The Big Eaters Club reports that the jackpot for finishing the Lucky Sevens challenge at China Blue in Corvallis, OR is now $1300.

April 16, 2016 at 9:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eugene, Prizes | Permalink * Comments (1)

Enchilada's in Dallas will hold an enchilada eating contest on May 7 awarding a cruise.

April 15, 2016 at 7:04 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dallas, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Randy Santel and Wayne Algenio will attempt the burger challenge at Clinton Hall in New York City tonight. The Wall Street Journal will cover the attempt. update Randy & Wayne both finished with a time of 10:16

April 14, 2016 at 2:51 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, New York City, Randy Santel, Wayne Algenio | Permalink * Comments (11)

Bodega in Miami will hold a taco eating contest on May 3 awarding a trip to Lollapalooza. Qualifiers will be held on April 19 and 26.a @

April 14, 2016 at 7:40 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Miami, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Matt Stonie will be present at Saturday's Nathan's qualifier in St. Louis but will not compete. Juan Rodriguez will look to defend his qualifier title while wearing Chicago Blackhawks gear.

April 13, 2016 at 11:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2016 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Matt Stonie, St. Louis | Permalink * Comments (5)

An amateur hot dog eating contest at Smithfield Foods headquarters in Smithfield, VA will be televised on the April 21 episode of NASCAR Race Hub on Fox Sports One.

April 12, 2016 at 7:05 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Norfolk, Television | Permalink * Comments

Emily Glamb wrote a report for Spoon University: Purdue about her attempt at the Mini Monster challenge at Silver Dipper in West Lafayette, IN containing 42 mini-scoops.

April 12, 2016 at 12:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Ice Cream Challenges, Indiana, Women | Permalink * Comments

The San Joaquin Asparagus Festival is using a picture of Joey Chestnut to advertise its non-MLE eating contest on April 15 in Stockton, CA. The winner will receive $250.

April 11, 2016 at 2:41 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Joey Chestnut, Stockton | Permalink * Comments (7)

Bernie Sanders made a campaign visit to the Coney Island Nathan's Famous. REM singer Michael Stipe, who has claimed to be vegetarian, was also in attendance.

April 11, 2016 at 1:06 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (2)

Benny Pennello's in Charlotte, NC awards $500 if its 28 inch pizza is finished in an hour without help.

April 9, 2016 at 4:15 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charlotte, Pizza Eating Challenges, Prizes | Permalink * Comments

The Slawburger Festival will hold an eating contest in Fayetteville, TN on April 16 awarding $800 ($500 to the winner).

April 8, 2016 at 10:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Tennessee, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Registration is now open for the eating contest at the Chicago Ribfest on June 10.

April 7, 2016 at 8:42 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago | Permalink * Comments

JJ Watt of the Houston Texans has challenged comedian Jim Gaffigan to a brisket eating contest.

April 7, 2016 at 7:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Houston, Male Athletes, Male Celebrities | Permalink * Comments

WDRB.com has an article about Randy Santel finishing the "Big Wick" challenge at Wick's Pizza Parlor in Louisville to start his Spring 2016 tour.

April 7, 2016 at 11:43 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Louisville, Pizza Eating Challenges, Randy Santel | Permalink * Comments (2)

Zac's Hamburgers in Folsom, PA will hold a Zac Packs eating contest on April 23 awarding $850 ($500 to the winner). Beau Allen of the Philadelphia Eagles will be a guest host.

April 7, 2016 at 7:45 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Philadelphia, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Footage for a documentary about Joey Chestnut will be recorded at a hot dog eating contest at the Las Vegas Spirit Fest on Saturday.

April 7, 2016 at 12:15 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Documentaries, Las Vegas | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Southern Hot Wing Festival will hold a wing eating contest in Memphis April 23 awarding $400 to the winner.

April 6, 2016 at 2:46 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Memphis, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Matthew Korfhage documented his attempts at Portland-area restaurant challenges with a total weight of 39 pounds in the latest edition of Willamette Week. update Apr 7 Willamette Week also has an interview with "Max Carnage" of the Big Eaters Club about his eating challenge advice.

April 6, 2016 at 12:27 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Portland | Permalink * Comments

Eastern Connecticut State Student Nicole Coughlin wrote a column for Odyssey titled "Confessions of a Girl Who Loves Food" celebrating her eating ability.

April 6, 2016 at 12:23 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Connecticut, Women | Permalink * Comments

CP Talent Management is requesting a real competitive eater for filming in New York City on April 19-20. Auditions will take place in the next few days.

April 6, 2016 at 11:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City | Permalink * Comments

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