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Donald Trump campaigned at Chez Vachon this morning, a Manchester, NH restaurant that has devoted a wall to winners of its poutine challenge.

February 7, 2016 at 6:31 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Eating Challenges, New Hampshire | Permalink * Comments

Jeff "FaFa" Woods passed away after experiencing chest pains while running the first mile of the five mile Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh, NC yesterday. The incident occurred before the midpoint of the race where competitors consume a dozen Krispy Kreme dougnuts. Woods was 58 years old and not a regular runner according to his friends.

February 7, 2016 at 5:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Fatalities, Krispy Kreme Challenge, Raleigh | Permalink * Comments (12)

Proof Rooftop Lounge in Houston will hold a hot dog eating contest today awarding $200 to the winner.

February 7, 2016 at 6:44 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Houston, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Joey Chestnut four-peats Orlando Chili, Esper 2nd, Sudo 3rd

February 6, 2016 at 5:37 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo, Orlando

Full results Part 1 | Part 2
1) Joey Chestnut 7 32 oz bowls
2) Geoffrey Esper 6.25
3) Miki Sudo 6
4) Gideon Oji 5.75
5) Eric “Badlands” Booker 4.25
6) Nathan Biller 2.75
7) Tom Goes

update Joey Chestnut defended his title with 7 32 ounce bowls in 6 minutes.

Orlando Weekly has an interview with Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo. Gideon Oji, Badlands Booker, Nate Biller and Geoff Esper are also expected to compete.

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Jake Stillis won the first prize of $500 in yesterday's cheesesteak eating contest at Buzz Mill Coffee in Austin.

February 6, 2016 at 9:55 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Austin, Contest Results, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Planet RV in Davey, FL will hold a rib eating contest February 14 awarding an RV rental listed at $2500 to the winner. $150 cash will also be awarded.

February 6, 2016 at 8:39 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Fort Lauderdale, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Tampa Rays outfielder attempted a 35 ounce steak along with vegetables, two salads, two regular sides and a bag of donuts at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill in Clearwater, FL. The restaurant donated $4000 to his charity of choice, Joshua House, despite lack of success.

February 6, 2016 at 12:42 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Male Athletes, Steak Eating Challenges, Tampa | Permalink * Comments

McFadden's in Glendale, AZ is holding a wing eating contest on Sunday awarding $250 to the winner.

February 4, 2016 at 7:56 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Phoenix, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

People.com has a profile of Molly Schuyler billing her as "The LeBron James of Competitive Eating". Philadelphia.CBSLocal.com has an article titled "Molly Schuyler Is Poised To Regain The Wing Bowl Crown".

February 4, 2016 at 1:39 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Molly Schuyler, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 24 | Permalink * Comments

PhillyVoice.com has an article about competitive eating training titled How Wing Bowl contestants eat 20 pounds of chicken in 30 minutes containing quotes from Dave "US Male" Goldstein.

February 4, 2016 at 1:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dave Goldstein, Philadelphia, Science, Training, Wing Bowl 24 | Permalink * Comments (1)

USA Today has a video of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski attempting a hot wing challenge, which he says is more difficult than winning the Super Bowl. (via foxsports.com)

February 4, 2016 at 7:54 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Male Athletes, Spicy Eating Challenges, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Sanctified and Swole has uploaded a video of a GoGo Curry eating contest he did versus Jenn Cheng, the third place female at September's NYC Dumpling Festival. Her instagram is https://instagram.com/jennfierce.

February 3, 2016 at 10:16 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jenn Cheng, Male Athletes, New York City, Videos, Women | Permalink * Comments (1)

The Atlantic City Boat Show will hold a wing eating contest awarding a big screen HDTV on February 6.

February 3, 2016 at 3:44 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Atlantic City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

ValleyForge.org has an interview with Bob Shoudt where he describes the origin of his nickname change from Humble Bob to Notorious B.O.B.

February 3, 2016 at 2:57 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:"Notorious" Bob Shoudt, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 24 | Permalink * Comments

PhillyVoice.com has an interview with Dave Brunelli where he describes his wing eating techniques. He says his favorite Wing Bowl moment was finishing last year's competition without reversing.

February 3, 2016 at 2:33 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Dave Brunelli, Philadelphia, Training, Wing Bowl 24 | Permalink * Comments (3)

Johnny Utah's in Manhattan is starting weekly eating contests today awarding $100 to the winner. Tonight's food is hot wings.

February 2, 2016 at 4:55 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Patch.com has a preview of Sunday's National Bagel Eating Contest in Huntington, NY.

February 2, 2016 at 4:22 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Long Island | Permalink * Comments

Eddy's Bakery in Ansonia, CT will hold a paczki eating contest on February 9 awarding $200 ($150 to the winner).

February 2, 2016 at 10:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:New Haven, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (3)

Chris Santiago won the first prize of $1047 in yesterday's wing eating contest at the Hudson Valley Wingfest. Wayne Algenio was runner-up (via Stephanie Wu.)

February 1, 2016 at 12:52 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Hudson Valley, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

LDNews.com reports that Kevin Ambs ate 15.25 bologna sandwiches in 5 minutes to defend his title at the Lebanon (PA) Bologna Fest and Winter Carnival. Jack "The Assassin of Sausage" Diamond was runner-up.

January 31, 2016 at 1:34 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Results, Harrisburg, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (5)

Jax Fish House in Kansas City will hold an oyster eating contest for 4 person teams on February 27 awarding $1000 to the winning quartet. The entrance fee is $400.

January 30, 2016 at 7:04 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Kansas City, Prizes, Team Contests | Permalink * Comments (8)

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa will hold an "Ultimate Brutus Burger Challenge" on March 31 awarding $5000 to the winner. Qualifiers will take place on March 17 and 24. John Ratzenberger and George Wendt, best known for their roles on Cheers will oversee the final.

January 29, 2016 at 5:10 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Prizes, Tulsa, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (2)

Stephanie Wu noticed that a Nathan's qualifier at Memorial City Mall in Houston on April 30 has been added to the MLE schedule. Registration opens February 12.

January 29, 2016 at 11:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2016 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Houston | Permalink * Comments (7)

Taco in a Bag announces it will hold the World Cereal Eating Championship in Chicago on February 28.

January 28, 2016 at 9:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago | Permalink * Comments (2)

WIP announced this morning that former NBA power forward Dennis Rodman will be the celebrity guest for Wing Bowl 24.

January 28, 2016 at 10:17 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Male Athletes, Philadelphia, Wing Bowl 24 | Permalink * Comments (9)

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