Raina Huang attempted the burger challenge at Oh My Burger in Gardena, CA in a video produced by ABC Localish.
Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark did an interview with 101.9 The Wave.
NJ.com has an article about Rene Rovtar rapping to announce a snow day for Montville Township Public Schools, where she is superintendent. The song was inspired by Eric "Badlands" Booker.
Brandon "Da Garbage" Disposal Clark ate a 28 inch pizza in 19 minutes by himself at Cici's in Liberty, MO to win a $500 prize. The contest was for two person teams.
MLE will hold the Malted Barley World Pretzel Eating Championship awarding $4000 in Providence, RI on June 8. Registration opens April 2.
Oklahoma Gazette has an article about Oklahoma City restaurant challenges with quotes from Robert McKinney and Randy Santel. Former MLE eater Jason McCormack also makes an appearance as a restaurant owner.
The Spinoff has an interview with Nela Zisser about the optimal buffet strategy. She also offers advice on what to do if you find yourself choking.
IHOP locations in the Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and New York City will offer a piiza sized "Pancizza" pancake this weekend only. (via Big Eaters Club)
Battley Cycles in Gaithersburg, MD will hold a hot pepper eating contest on February 10 awarding $300 to the winner.
Wingnuts in Costa Mesa, CA will hold a wing eating contest on February 21 awarding $500. Use promo code RAINA30 for a 30% discount on the entrance fee.
CiCi's Pizza in Liberty, MO will hold a 28 inch pizza eating contest on February 11 awarding $500 to the duo that finishes it the fastes.
The Orlando Chili Cook-Off will hold the World Vegan Chili Dog Eating Challenge for local competitors on Februray 16 instead of a MLE competition. If no MLE contests are added, this will result in a gap of 12 weeks between MLE events, (14 weeks excluding Nathan's qualifiers).
MobileBayMag.com has a profile of Ken Orndoff, who has held the house record of 421 oysters at Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile, AL for over eight years.
Dublin Institute of Technology cancelled its "Iron Stomach" eating competitions after advice from its liabilty insurance provider.
The La Costeña Jalapeño Eating Contest at the will award $3000/$1500/$750 to the top 3 professionals at the Jalapeño Festival in Laredo, TX on February 22. The top 3 amateurs will receive $500/$400/$300.
Bleachers in Boston will hold a Buffalo chicken sliders eating contest on February 6 awarding Bruins tickets, VIP tour of Downeast Brewery and Downeast swag .
Joel Hansen ate 5.5 pounds of poutine in 5 minutes to win a contest held at Allen Street Poutine Company in Buffalo yesterday.
Clarion Ledger and WAPT have articles about Michael "Big Eater Mike" Whities finishing the 6 pound "Stupid Burger" challenge at Rooster's in Fondren, MS.
Nadia White ate 155 wings to win the "Wing Pole" held at Club Risque in Philadelphia. She might be the first female to pose topless after winning an eating contest.
In Kansas City has an interview with Randy Santel.
Bleacher Report has an article titled "All Hail Molly Schuyler, the Dark Queen of Competitive Eating" with coverage of her victory at the pie eating contest at the Great Pumpkin Farm in October in Clarence, NY. Dan Kennedy, Brandon "Da Garbage Disposal" Clark and Joel Hansen also make cameos.
To celebrate surpassing 500,000 youtube subscribers, "Beard Meats Food" posted a video of his contest vs. 2017 World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall.
Hotdogeatingshort posted a clip from an upcoming cartoon about a hot dog eating contest.
Leah Shutkever and Nate Figgs produced videos of their attempts at the pancake tower challenge at Polo 24 Hour Bar in London on Saturday.
Slackers in San Antonio will hold a wing eating contest on Sunday awarding $300 to the winner.