Brian Seiken has posted the latest episode of his television show, which features interviews with Las Vegas residents Ron “The Undertaker” Koch and El Toro. There is also a visit from Rabbi Abramawitz and a clip of sportsradio host Jim Rome (who has criticized Sonya Thomas, Joey Chestnut and Kate Stelnick) being attacked by former Rams quarterback Jim Everett.

In other updates, Brian Seiken has Crazy Legs Conti’s appreciation of Boston Celtic Dennis Johnson, a tribute to Super Paul Barlow Jr and a report that a new medication has resolved his acid reflux issues and should help him return to his previous level.

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Megamunch has a preliminary report about the UEPa meeting at Denny’s yesterday. Both Mark Lyle and Ian Hickman broke the 2 pound burger record of 15 minutes. Megamunch hopes to have a longer report up soon.

updated Wing Tut has a blog entry, a flickr gallery and three youtube videos of the giant burger. The sandwich made the front page of the local newspaper’s website.

update #2 Megamunch has a longer entry and a flickr gallery

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Steakbellie was recently in Jim’s Steaks in Philadelphia and he took some pictures of the Wall of Fame and emailed them. There are apparently just two members of the Wall of Fame. Lynda Kuerth ate 11 cheesesteaks in an hour and a half in 1977 and high school football player Alex Friedman bested that by one sandwich in 2001. The pictures of Alex Friedman are surrounded by receipts for his steaks. The wall has apparently yet to be updated with “Humble” Bob Shoudt’s record breaking 13 cheesesteaks in January. Pictures of the Wall of Fame are available after the jump.

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A picture of a burger unveiled today at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub appears on dennysbeerbarrelpub.com The restaurant claims the new sandwich is the world’s largest burger. No information is provided about the results of today’s contest or other challenge attempts.

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sptimes.com has a brief interview with Takeru Kobayashi to promote his appearance today at the Tampa Ray Devil Rays fan festival.

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There is a video from the Queen Mary chili cheese fries contest, along with 4 videos from the haggis undercard on bradisfunky’s youtube page (From ToddTheButlerYeates.blogspot.com)

A well produced 6 minute video from the Bikini Fry contest in Austin, apparently produced by Major League Eating, has been uploaded by brgr53. There are brief interviews of Joey Chestnut, Tim Janus and Chip Simpson.

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Kobayashi has posted two more blog entries about his trip to Los Angeles, one about viewing the Chili Cheese Fries contest on the Queen Mary, the other about attending the Ironman Fitness Expo and supporting the Japanese bodybuilder Yamagisi.

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Steakbellie has posted the third of a planned six reports on his Wing Bowl 15 experience. This segment is about his procession into the Wachovia Center.

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There is a page on ebay claiming that Kate Stelnick finished the 15 pound “Belly Buster” burger in addition to completing the 11 pound 96er. I have no idea why this page was placed on ebay since there is no associated merchandise for auction.

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IFOCE has updated its points standings The Queen Mary chili cheese fries contests is a 50 point event and no points were awarded for Wing Bowl 15.

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People attending the YMCA Pancakes Days contest in Evansville, IN might want to avoid any contest afterparties put on by the local competitors. CourierPress.com reports that the contest was won by a sex offender who failed to register (the failure is attributed to a government computer mixup.) The winner was victorious for the fourth year in a row. The man he tied with in his first win in 2004 is charged with a stabbing death.

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Megamunch reports that German TV will be filming during the UEPA meeting at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub on Saturday, and they would like to record a two person attempt on the 15 pounder Belly Buster burger .

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Kobayashi has posted two entries about his trip to Los Angeles. One is about his plane trip while suffering an illness, the other is about filming a commercial. The commercial is most likely for potato chips based on the picture with a lot of small potato chip bags.

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connpost.com reports that “Gentleman” Joe Menchetti won a paczki eating contest at Eddy’s Bake Shop in Ansonia,CT for the fourth straight year by consuming 12 of the Polish pastries in 5 minutes. The first place prize was $200.

The New Haven Register also has an article about the contest

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Megamunch reports that Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub will hold a 2 pound burger eating contest after the new world’s largest burger is unveiled on Saturday. The burger is free to competitors. (This is probably the only way to receive a 2lb burger without paying for it as people who finish it in an hour only get a 50% discount.)

The blog entry lists the 2 lb record at 36 minutes, but I believe that is Lori Weiss’ record for the 3 lb. burger. Megamunch’s picture of the 2 lb finishers plaque reports that Andy Pentz ate the 2lb burger in 23 minutes on New Year Eve 2005.

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The Texas A & M student paper has an article about the Castles brothers, two accounting majors who are aspiring competitive eaters. There are a lot of quotes from Crazy Legs Conti, who says that “Zen & the Art of Competitive Eating” will be released July 30 and that he will reveal the origin of his nickname if he ever beats Kobayashi.

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(from Munche) LA Splash has an article with pictures about Saturday’s chili cheese fries contest on the Queen Mary. Jed Donahue predicted a 30% increase from 2006 totals.

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(From comment by Rich) A gallery of Saturday’s Jalapeno Eating Contest held in Laredo, TX can be viewed at http://www.ourlaredo.net/ldoimages/thumbnails.php?album=233

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Todd Yeates blog entry with a lot of pictures.

Jed Donahue’s gallery

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From AICE news:

1. Mark “The Human Vacuum” Lyle 8.3 lb
2. Bob “Killer” Kuhns 8.2 lb
3. “Dr. Delicious” (rookie) 7.9 lb

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From Juliet Lee via beautifulbrian.com

1.Joey Chestnut 5.44
2. Tim Janus 5.31
3.Sonya Thomas 5.29
4.Bob Shoudt 4.98
5.Juliet Lee 4.5
6.Jed Donahue 4.1
7.Rich LeFevre 3.9
8.Justin Mih 3.1

Pat Bertoletti, Chip Simpson & Erik Denmark did not attend. Erik Denmark could not attend due to passing of his mother.

(updated Official results have now been posted)

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“Hot Dog Heavens” will be televised on the Travel Channel today at 5pm eastern. Nathan’s on Coney Island will be one of the restaurants they will visit.

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QueenMary.com has a list of entrants for today’s chili cheese fries contest. All eaters ranked #2-#8 are expected. The full list is available after the jump. The contest is expected to take place between 1 and 2 pm (4 and 5 pm eastern)

There has been little press coverage for this contest. This brief article about Jed Donahue was the only preview I could find.

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The official website of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays has a page on the fan fest in which Kobayashi will appear. He will apparently only sign autographs and pose for pictures and not participate in an eating contest or exhibition.

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sptimes.com reports that Kobayashi will appear at the Tampa Bay Devil Rays Fan Fest at the Tropicana Dome on February 24.

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