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Seattle Weekly's Julien v. Food series returns with an account of her attempt at the Big Dawg 22 Inch chili dog challenge from Wing Central.

April 6, 2012 at 2:49 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Seattle, Women | Permalink * Comments

The next qualifiers in the Hooters Wing Circuit will take place in Indianapolis on April 18 (first Hoosier state IFOCE contest since 2006 Indiana State Fair) and at the Real Texas Festival in Mesquite, TX (east Dallas area) on April 28. update Registration for the Indianapolis qualifier will open today at 4pm. The Hooter facebook has a additional qualifier cities (San Jose, NYC, Indianapolis, OKC, St. Louis, Jacksonville, FL & Atlanta). update April 7 The full schedule has been posted.

April 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Contest Previews, Dallas, Hooter's Wing Eating Championship, Indianapolis | Permalink * Comments (21)

Competitors are needed for a women-only hot dog eating contest to be held at Lizzy's in Cambridge, MA on April 22. Men will be competing in a wet T-shirt and shorts contest.

April 6, 2012 at 10:51 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Women | Permalink * Comments

Sonya Thomas wins Augusta Hooters qualifier

April 5, 2012 at 3:50 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Augusta, Hooter's Wing Eating Championship, Sonya Thomas

update April 6 More results Part 2 | Part 3
WJBF has an article about the wing certification

update 9:43 Sonya Thomas won with 140 wings in 10 minutes, Damien Boykin was the runner-up and Jon Bello was 3rd. The finals will be in New York City on July 28.

update 9:04 The contest is about to start. (A picture)

Sonya Thomas was present for John Daly certifying the wings this afternoon. (picture 1 | picture 2)

The contest is expected to start at 8 pm.

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Naader Reda has a blog entry and video about attempting the 30 inch pizza challenge at Cataldo's in Bakersfield, CA with Stephanie Torres. update Bakersfield.com has a blog entry about the challenge.

April 5, 2012 at 2:16 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Bakersfield, Naader Reda, Pizza Eating Challenges, Stephanie Torres, Team Challenges | Permalink * Comments (3)

Slackerwood has a blog entry about The Hungry Todd Rungy Show. A twelve episode series will be shopped to television networks after the completion of the pilot, which is available on youtube for a limited time. According to creator/director/producer Joshua Riehl, the program was originally intended to be a satire of competitive eating.

April 5, 2012 at 1:47 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Austin, Television | Permalink * Comments

On March 26, Kevin Ross became the third person to complete the 6 pound calzone challenge at Mannie & Bo's Pizzeria in Golden, CO and claim a $500 prize.

April 5, 2012 at 11:01 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Denver, Kevin Ross | Permalink * Comments (1)

John Daly will certify wings for the Hooters World Wing-Eating Championship qualifier in Augusta, GA tomorrow at 1 pm. According to Wikipedia, the 1995 British Open champion lost his Hooters sponsorship in May 2009 after he was found drunk outside a North Carolina Hooters in 2008.

April 4, 2012 at 1:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Augusta, Hooter's Wing Eating Championship, Male Athletes | Permalink * Comments

Naader Reda has a report on competing in the Spring Break Eating Championship in Lake Havasu, AZ on March 24 (part 1 of a 4 part series). After the contest, he went on a eating challenge roadtrip in southeastern California with Stephanie Torres.

April 3, 2012 at 1:29 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Arizona, Naader Reda, Stephanie Torres | Permalink * Comments

Beav’s Long Boom Hot Dogs in East Stroudsburg, PA will hold a hot dog eating contest on April 14 awarding a 50 inch television.

April 3, 2012 at 1:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Prizes, Scranton, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Registration for the May 12 Naples, FL Nathan's qualifier will open today at noon eastern.

April 3, 2012 at 7:24 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, Fort Myers | Permalink * Comments

Swimsuit model Gemma Lee Farrell has a picture of herself with a finisher's certificate for the XXX Challenge at Fatburger in North Hollywood, CA.

April 2, 2012 at 9:47 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Los Angeles, Women | Permalink * Comments (6)

The final new episodes of Man vs. Food: Nation will be televised on April 11: Charlotte, NC at 9 pm eastern and Jackson, MS at 9:30. (It is surprising that the Travel Channel is not making a bigger deal of the series finale.)

April 2, 2012 at 6:48 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Charlotte, Jackson, Man vs. Food: Nation | Permalink * Comments

Sonya Thomas is expected to compete in the first qualifier of the Hooters World Wing Eating Championship in Augusta, GA on Thursday. update Apr 4 A list of additional competitors (none in the IFOCE top 35) is available.

April 2, 2012 at 10:26 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Augusta, Hooter's Wing Eating Championship, Sonya Thomas | Permalink * Comments (7)

Registration for the eating contest at Ribfest in Chicago June 8 will open today at 11 am eastern on IFOCE.com

April 2, 2012 at 7:00 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Chicago | Permalink * Comments

Naader Reda has a video of Stephanie Torres attempting to complete a previously unbeaten 5.5 lb cheeseburger challenge at Beach House Grill and Bar in Henderson, NV. Naader also appeared in the latest episode of Wreckless Eating.

April 1, 2012 at 11:07 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Burger Eating Challenges, Las Vegas, Naader Reda, Stephanie Torres | Permalink * Comments (2)

Joe Menchetti announces that he repeated as the winner of the eating contest held at Maxie's Deli in Stoughton, MA with a total of 57 matzo balls in 8 minutes. Mark Lyle was the runner up with 54. update April 2 EnterpriseNews.com has a gallery and video

April 1, 2012 at 8:43 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Boston, Contest Results, Joe Menchetti, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Bob's Blitz claims that Nathan's will use tofu hot dogs in the 2012 hot dog eating contest circuit in response to a request from Mayor Bloomberg.

April 1, 2012 at 8:40 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:2012 Nathan's Hot Dog Contest, New York City | Permalink * Comments (10)

The Jackson, MS episode of Man vs. Food: Nation will debut on April 18. After this program is televised, there will be one remaining new episode of Man vs. Food: Nation (Charlotte, NC).

April 1, 2012 at 12:14 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Jackson, Man vs. Food: Nation | Permalink * Comments

IdeaFilmFactory has a video of the entire National Spring Break Eating Championship held in Lake Havasu, AZ last weekend won by Stephanie Torres.

April 1, 2012 at 6:13 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Arizona, Stephanie Torres, Videos | Permalink * Comments

Cracked.com has a list of five awful life lessons learned from an attempt at the phaal challenge at Brick Lane Curry in Manhattan.

March 31, 2012 at 9:20 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:New York City, Spicy Eating Challenges | Permalink * Comments

The Southern Hotwing Festival will hold a wing eating contest in Memphis on April 21 awarding $300.

March 31, 2012 at 11:01 am by ojrifkin · More posts about:Memphis, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

Randy Santel has uploaded a professionally produced video of his attempt at the 10 hot dog challenge at Cafe Chilingo in Leavenworth, Kansas.

March 30, 2012 at 6:25 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Hot Dog Eating Challenges, Kansas City, Randy Santel, Videos | Permalink * Comments (3)

Toby Keith's Bar & Grill in Denver will hold a 72 ounce steak eating contest tomorrow awarding a trip to Amarillo, TX.

March 30, 2012 at 4:56 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Denver, Prizes, Steak Eating Challenges, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments (1)

Duffy's Sports Grill in North Miami Beach will hold a wing eating contest on Sunday awarding two tickets to the April 6 Miami Heat game.

March 30, 2012 at 2:59 pm by ojrifkin · More posts about:Miami, Prizes, Unafilliated Contests | Permalink * Comments

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