Podcasts by Fink Beats The Stomach

Episode 123 - Nathans Famous Hot Dog Contest 2022 Roundtable from 2022-07-02T02:31:31

Tommy returns to the podcast for a roundtable discussion going into this year's July 4th!

New eaters, returning veterans, and all the pageantry in between.

Episode 122- You Are The Weakest Fink, Goodbye from 2022-05-28T02:47:52

A long overdue episode recorded weeks back. Life happened - Mike had another baby - James bet on horses - WE WERE BUSY OKAY!?

Anyway... we're back... at least for now to talk contests and...

Episode 121 - The Return of Mike Golic Jr. from 2021-08-13T03:09:25

Mike Golic Jr. returns to the podcast to talk with the Fink Brothers! Mike breaks down what it was like returning to the booth for the July 4th contest, co-hosting his own radio show over the pa...

Bonus Pod - Artist Kevin Christopher Clay from 2021-07-21T15:27:57

An Interview with the talented artist Kevin Christopher Clay! Kevin's latest exhibition HOTDOG! is inspired by Joey Chestnut & consistently top hot dog world record. 

Kevin's sho...

Episode 120 - Post-Yabado (Coney 2021 Recap) from 2021-07-07T18:48:05

Episode 119 - Yabado (Pre-Coney 2021) from 2021-06-26T04:15:56

Episode 118 - Corn Fam from 2021-05-07T01:19:35

Episode 117 - The 6th Finkies&Upcoming Contests! from 2021-04-16T12:33:18

Episode 116 - On A Boat from 2021-03-12T02:37:35

Episode 115 - Apathy & THE BIG GAME from 2021-02-05T04:27:07

Episode 114 - 6th Finkie Awards, Booze,&Other Tales from 2020-12-31T02:59:04

The 6th Finkie Awards are HAPPENING!

Also, new news coming out the the British Eating League and MLE ends their contest calendar in a usual spot.

Epiosde 113 - Definition of Success from 2020-12-10T03:17:18

Episode 112 - Stonie Apology Tour from 2020-11-11T04:32:17

Nathan's launches a new brand? The top eaters can't eat 6 lbs of candy? The Fink Brothers completely botched their predictions?

...well the last one isn't a surprise

Episode 111 - Hit The Bandsaw from 2020-10-29T02:11:16

New MLE Rankings, BEL expands to 40,000 other places, and DraftKings is back in the competitive eating business!

We break it down in the latest edition of FBTS

Episode 110 - Horned Cattle from 2020-10-02T01:23:47

We are breaking down the World Tamale Eating Championship that happened at the Western Days Festival in Lewisville, TX

Then special shoutouts to the AEW debut of Megabyte Ronnie & The Bri...

Miki Sudo&Nick Wehry - Quarantine Cuisine from 2020-09-21T01:37:44

The new bonus series "Quarantine Cuisine" serves up a conversation with the "Hungry Couple", Miki Sudo & Nick Wehry!

These two have been very busy during their quarantine. Nationally tele...

Episode 109 - The Fattest Pigs from 2020-09-09T03:22:50

The return of the World Slopper Eating Championship & discussion of the new British Eating League (BEL)

Episode 108 - REDO (Interview with Mike Golic Jr.) from 2020-08-14T04:58:50

The incredibly charismatic Mike Golic Jr. joins the Fink Brothers for a conversation about calling the 2020 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship.

Episode 107 - Fink Clone from 2020-07-16T03:46

2020 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship is in the books and we have the results!

It was a socially distant contest, but that didn't stop history being made.

The boys break...

Episode 106 - A Socially Distant Road to Coney 2020 from 2020-07-03T03:57:22

July 4th, 2020 - The Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Champioship is actually happening!

The Fink Brothers break down what is known, our predictions, and what it really means to eat Hot Dogs (& Bu...

Episode 105 - Quarantine Challenge (w/ Crazy Legs Conti) from 2020-04-29T23:46:02

CLC joins the Fink Brothers, as we give our thoughts on BetOnline's partnership with MLE on the Quarentine Challenge. Stay tuned until the end for an audio treat like no other!

Episode 104 - The Fifth Finkies Nominations from 2020-04-16T03:38:20

We are still social distancing, but are here to bring people together with the nominations for the Fifth Finkie Awards!

It all goes down Saturday, April 25th!

Episode 103 - No Swimsuit Attire Rule (w/ Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti) from 2020-04-05T03:16:05

A long overdue interview with Competitive Eating legend - Pat "Deep Dish" Bertoletti. Strap in and enjoy!

Special Report - Elite Eats Entertainment (w/ Dan "Killer" Kennedy) from 2020-04-02T03:03:22

Episode 102 - Is Dr. House a Wet Sticky Bandit? from 2020-03-20T13:26:37

It is 2020, so quarantine can't stop the Fink Brothers because... technology. 

Amid all the cancellations and uncertainty, the boys chat about Competitive Eating documentaries that are av...

Episode 101 - All Mitt Programing from 2020-03-08T16:27:48

Mike was live for his first eating challenge! He had the honor of being invited to see George "The Smorgasbord" Chiger demolish a 6lb Burrito challenge at Elixir Bar & Grill in Edison, NJ. Hear ...

Episode 100 - 100 Finks: A Look Back on 100 Episodes of FBTS from 2020-02-23T14:25:28

Episode 99 - Sitting Down with Oliver Brooks (Nathan's Championship Stage Master) from 2019-12-10T13:00

Episode 98 - with Matt "Hungry" Hazzard - H-E-B Texas BBQ Challenge&Fortune Bay Indian Taco Championship from 2019-11-19T03:51:45

Episode 97 - STITCH Wings, Smoke's Poutine, and Lewisville Tamales from 2019-10-28T02:26:26

Episode 96 - George Chiger on Porkroll&His Competitive Eating Journey from 2019-10-07T02:28:39

Episode 95 - Catching Up with Ronnie Hartman&Buffalo Wing Fest from 2019-09-14T18:58:34

Ep 94 - 2019 Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship&Deep Thoughts on the Circuit from 2019-08-27T02:18:45

The Fink Bros are joined by the amazing Lesley Ryder to break down the 2019 Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship. Obviously, things got off the rails pretty quick and got deep... real d...

Episode 93 - Adam Amin of ESPN ; Play by Play for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest from 2019-08-05T10:59

Episode 92 - Top 3 Takeaways from the 2019 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest from 2019-07-14T14:35:21

Episode 91 - Preview Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest 2019 from 2019-07-01T03:55:59

Episode 90 - Mike's Tales from the Road - Canteen Sandwiches, Donuts, and Pretzels from 2019-06-14T01:30:56

Episode 89 - Central Islip Nathan's Qualifier&Mutton Glutton 2019 from 2019-05-23T03:02:01

Episode 88 - National Sweet Corn Eating Championship ; Review of The Good, The Bad, The Hungry (ESPN Documentary) from 2019-05-04T20:15:45

Episode 87 - Fourth Finkie Recap, Cape Coral Nathan's Qualifier, Gringo Bandito Taco Challenge from 2019-04-19T22:14:22

Episode 86 - #FinkFanForum from 2019-04-03T02:42:47

Episode 85 - Juan "More Bite" Interview&El Croquetazo from 2019-03-27T00:10:39

Apologies in advance for the audio issues we expereinced during recording!

Episode 84 - Nathan's San Antonio Qualifier&The Fourth Finkie Awards (Re)Annoucement from 2019-03-06T04:07:58

Episode 83 - Leah Shutkever on Girl v. Food&Road To Coney 2019 Preview from 2019-02-20T03:16:15

Episode 82 - 100+lb Burger Challenge with Nick Wehry&The Fourth Finkie Awards Announcement from 2018-12-02T20:39:20

Episode 81 - End of Wing Bowl, STITCH, and Fortune Bay Indian Tacos from 2018-11-17T17:43:53

Episode 80 - MLE Quickfire, Chef One Dumplings, and Carmen Cincotti's Retirement from 2018-10-13T03:28:57

Episode 79 - White Hut&Contest Improvement Brainstorm from 2018-09-22T15:00:46

Episode 78 - Buffalo Recap&What Makes A Good Eating Event from 2018-09-11T00:57:58

Episode 77 - Cory Hayashi Interview (Gyoza Wrap Up)&Updates to the MLE Top 50 from 2018-08-24T02:08:33

Episode 76 - Gyoza Preview with Lesley Ryder&Esper's 2018 Dominance from 2018-08-17T03:48:36

Episode 75 - Nathan's 2018 Wrap Up with Ken Hoffman Interview (Joey Chestnut's Hot Dog Counter) from 2018-07-14T02:46:29

Coney 2018 - Roundtable from 2018-07-01T13:00

Coney 2018 - Rene&Kristina Rovtar - Syracuse, NY&Norfolk, VA from 2018-06-30T03:29:53

Coney 2018 - Adrian "The Rabbit" Morgan - Arlington, TX from 2018-06-26T12:00

Coney 2018 - Derek Jacobs&Holly Titus - Cincinnati, OH from 2018-06-23T19:39:04

Episode 74 - A Delightful Guy from 2018-06-14T02:54:03

Coney 2018 - Darron Breeden - West Friendship, MD from 2018-06-08T13:00

Coney 2018 - Michelle "Cardboard Shell" Lesco&Max Suzuki - Las Vegas, NV from 2018-06-03T04:10:47

Episode 73 - Rise of the Middle of the Pack from 2018-05-31T13:48:17

The Fink Brothers are joined by the great Daniel J. Girgis to discuss the Aebleskiver & Shirmp Eating Championship.

There was also a twitter storm over the past few days, where people wer...

Coney 2018 - Pablo Martinez&Kat Tesch - Ft. Myers, FL from 2018-05-21T01:26:44

Episode 72 - I'm Just A Normal Guy from 2018-05-16T12:30

The Owensboro International Bar-B-Q Festival World Mutton Sandwich Eating Championship is in the books and we have the results! Also, breaking down one of the oddest press bits we've ever seen w...

Coney 2018 - Rich "The Locust" LeFevre - Valencia, CA from 2018-05-13T02:00:49

Coney 2018 - Matt "Hungry" Hazzard - Valdosta, GA from 2018-05-07T02:14:41

April 21st, 2018 was a day so prestigious that it needed two Nathan's qualifiers! The first took "wild" and "adventures" to a whole new level. Mostly by combining them into a venue name - Wild A...

Episode 71 - The Trees Are Huge from 2018-05-05T16:58:43

Three condiments & two contests - That is on the docket for this episode of FBTS.

Joey Chestnut has launched his condiment line and we are trying it out live in studio! I am sure this typ...

Coney 2018 - Juan Neave&"Princess" Kassie Zapata - Poteet, TX from 2018-04-21T15:51:10

It was April 14th, 2018 and the smell of strawberries & Hot Dogs were in the air. The Lone Star State would welcome two young stars to the ranks of competitors for Coney Island.

Poteet, T...

Coney 2018 - Eric "Badlands" Booker&Tracie "Shark" Dickerson - Miami, FL from 2018-04-14T16:00

On March 31st, 2018, Miami hosted the first 2018 qualifier on the Road to Coney 2018. Hot Dogs, Sunshine, and America's Past Time.

Marlins Park housed an event of epic proportions. The cr...

Episode 70 - Don't Try This At Home from 2018-04-08T21:04:24

Is 2018 the year of the small town contest? James made the prediction and it seems to be coming true. As a way to keep the momentum, the Fink Brothers suggest their own ideas for future small to...

Coney 2018 - Ronnie "DizzleFlex" Hartman&Brynn Szeles - Nashville, TN from 2018-03-24T16:00

The Music City was playing a tune of patriotism & victory when the final count was made on October 10th, 2017.

Tootsie's Orchid Lounge in Nashville, Tennessee hosted the final qualifier i...

Episode 69 - Chance is Famous from 2018-03-14T22:02:49

Come celebrate #NationalCerealDay with us as we discuss our bowl of choice!

Also, we are breaking down what we know of the results of the Croqueta Eating Championship. Unfortunately, what...

Coney 2018 - Erik "The Red" Denmark&"Unstoppable B.A.B" Sarah Reinecke - Portland, OR from 2018-03-10T17:00

The Pacific Northwest was an area that yearned for a Nathan's qualifier. They finally got their wish on September 4th, 2017.

It was housed within the Bite of Oregon food festival - a four...

Episode 68 - Touring The Poppy Fields from 2018-03-02T01:04:07

The 2018 MLE season has begun & the Fink Brothers are breaking it down! Listen in to hear their thoughts on the contest, results, and implications for the rest of the year.

If that wasn't...

Coney 2018 - Sophia DeVita&Juan "More Bite" Rodriguez - Des Moines, IA from 2018-02-17T22:30

On August 12th, 2017, the Road to Coney 2018 officially began.

The Iowa State Fair hosted the first qualifier for the 2018 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Championship. A contest that is s...

Episode 67 - Bob is Sour from 2018-02-11T22:10:20

Philly had one hell of a week! The Fink Brothers discuss the fallout from Wing Bowl 26 - including the Wingette Contest, Press Coverage, and the always controversial results. Also, the boys turn...

Episode 66 - Pre-Trump Uber from 2018-02-04T19:04:59

An episode to kick off the New Year.

Recorded post-Finkies, but pre-Wing Bowl, the boys give their Competitive Eating predictions/hopes for 2018, thoughts on Wing Bowl, and some ...

The Third Finkie Awards from 2018-02-02T02:57:53

Come join us and listen in on the live recording of the Third Finkie Awards!

5 Awards, musical performances, and bits on bits on bits.

The audio may not be great,...

Episode 65 - The Third Finkie Awards ANNOUNCEMENT!! from 2017-12-08T02:35:46

It is that time of year! The Third Finkie Awards will take place on Saturday, January, 13th 2018! Listen in as Mike & James go through the categories & nominees for the event.

Bu...

Episode 64 - Happy Finksgiving! from 2017-11-23T18:47:30

The holiday season has officially begun & the Fink Brothers are chatting about their favorite Thanksgiving memories! On top of that, listen in as they discuss a hilarious marketing ploy & Badlan...

Episode 63 - Food Philosopher from 2017-11-07T04:13:37

There are tangents aplenty in the latest edition of FBTS - Marathons, Rankings, Women, Indian Tacos - You name it & the Finks rant about it. The year may be winding down, but the Fink Brothers i...

Episode 62 - Fink BOOs The Stomach! from 2017-10-30T01:46:28

A spooky & scary edition of FBTS! The ghosts & goblins are out, as the boys discuss Memphis Moonpies, the results from pouting, & a Halloween Costume Quiz!

Episode 61 - Punt, Pass, Kick from 2017-10-06T02:21:30

A Live report from two.. count them... TWO contests! That's right the Fink Brothers, in some form, were live in attendance at the recent dumpling & pork roll eating championships! On top of that...

The Road to Thunder Road - A Carmen Cincotti Special Report from 2017-09-25T00:03:22

Carmen Cincotti joins the show to give his reaction to the news of Joey Chestnut's retreat from the Trenton Thunder World Famous Case's Pork Roll Eating Championship.

Also hear his though...

Episode 60 - Cool Ethan from 2017-09-23T14:12:04

This week the Finks discuss results from Bacon & Brats, including a heart warming tale of marital proportions! Then it is Mr. v. Mrs. as Mike & Kate go head to head in the cheese battle of the c...

Episode 59 - Saturday Night Fever from 2017-09-08T02:20:06

West coast represent! Lesley Ryder joins the pod to give her first hand take of the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship. Next up, Mike is fresh from Buffalo to discuss the sights & sou...

Episode 58 - Darryl from 2017-08-16T02:18:43

The Fink Brothers are back after wedding, honeymoon, and being on the road! Not only was it a busy month, but MLE had four contests this past weekend. Mike emceed 2 of them, so listen in to hear...

Episode 57 - So Many Nicknames from 2017-07-17T20:08:19

Right before Mike goes to get hitched, the Fink Brothers snuck in a recording recapping the biggest day in Competitive Eating!

Join them as they discuss their personal experiences on the ...

Coney 2017 - The Roundtable from 2017-07-01T20:51:44

Atleast for Fink Beats the Stomach, this is the culmination of the 2017 Road to Coney.   Listen in as the Fink Brothers breakdown the big day with Kate, Maeve, and Coney newcomer - Carbone. Ther...

Coney 2017 - The Champions - Joey "Jaws" Chestnut&Miki Sudo from 2017-07-01T04:19:14

When a champion is crowned they become an icon of that event. They are the personification of the highest honor that can be achieved. Therefore, they have everything to lose, and almost nothing ...

Coney 2017 - The Top Contenders - Carmen "The Mutiny" Cincotti&Matt "Megatoad" Stonie from 2017-06-30T03:22:04

All competitors have to earn their spot at the coveted table at Coney Island. All warriors must vanquish their local foes to gain a chance to achieve infamy. Although this is fact, not all gladi...

Coney 2017 - The Showmen - Gideon "The Truth" Oji&Juan "More Bite" Rodriguez from 2017-06-27T05:03:24

The show stealer is the one who makes the biggest connection with the crowd. The one who makes the audience feel the raw emotion that they themselves feel. It can be through a fierce spirit. A s...

Coney 2017 - Yasir Salem&Geoff Esper from 2017-06-24T15:36:07

Yasir Salem & Geoff Esper join Mike to tell the story of their Road to Coney. 

First up, Yasir Salem chats about his life goals for 2017, his training regime for Coney, and what ...

Coney 2017 - Rene Rovtar&Eric "Badlands" Booker from 2017-06-23T05:58:49

A monumental double spotlight episode, as first time Coney competitor Dr. Rene Rovtar & 20 year veteran Badlands Booker grace FBTS with their presence.

First up is Rene a superin...

Coney 2017 - Debbie "The Wonder Woman" Bethea&Steve Hendry from 2017-06-21T04:35:25

Our first double spotlight episode, as we are joined by newcomer Debbie Bethea & longtime friend of the pod - Steve Hendry.

First up, listen to Debbie chat with Mike about her ro...

Coney 2017 - Darron Breeden from 2017-06-19T03:51:30

The Dark Horse was finally revealed, when Darron Breeden devoured 38 HDB in Norfolk! He joins both Fink Brothers to chat about his path into competitive eating, what triggered the improvement fr...

Episode 56 - 280% Humidity from 2017-06-17T03:17:42

The Fink Bros are back from NOLA & ready to discuss the PACKED news items in the world of competitive eating. The boys breakdown the historic Quadurday, recieved a special report of the Ice Crea...

Coney 2017 - Carlene&Rich "The Locust" LeFevre from 2017-06-15T03:59:31

A historic #RoadToConey Spotlight, as Mike is joined by the Royal Couple of Competitive Eating - Carlene & Rich LeFevre. Listen in on how these two started their eating journey, wacky contests t...

Coney 2017 - Derek Jacobs from 2017-06-11T12:53:39

The latest newcomer, Derek Jacobs, joins FBTS for this #RoadToConey Spotlight. Listen in to hear insight into how Derek integrated competitive eating into his day job, what his family thinks of ...

Coney 2017 - "The Deep Fried Diva" Meredith Boxberger from 2017-06-02T21:26:17

Box Bitches Unite!! The always lovely Meredith Boxberger returns to FBTS!! If that wasn't enough - even James made it out for the interview!

Join both Fink Brothers as they discu...

Coney 2017 - Josh "No Filler" Miller from 2017-05-29T16:53:05

After years on the circuit, Josh Miller has finally qualified for Nathan's! Colorado's #1 eater joins FTBS FBTS to discuss his debut at Coney...

Coney 2017 - "Unstoppable B.A.B" Sarah Reinecke from 2017-05-26T23:01:34

The women's revolution gains another member, as Sarah Reinecke joins the ranks of the Nathan's women's hot dog eating contest. On this Road to Coney spotlight, Sarah discusses her first MLE cont...

Coney 2017 - Pedram “King Carb" Esmaeelzadeh from 2017-05-24T06:20:50

The fan turned competitor, King Carb, makes his FBTS return! He chats about what brought him out of retirement, what it was like beating out a veteran in Tampa, and his own predictions for the 4...

Coney 2017 - Erik "The Red" Denmark from 2017-05-22T06:16:50

Erik Denmark is making his 12th - that's right, 12th - appearance at Coney Island this July. However, even though it has been a year, many people are still talking about the controversy surround...

Coney 2017 - Michelle "Cardboard Shell" "Lescimo" Lesco from 2017-05-20T23:49:14

The always amazing Michelle Lesco makes her FBTS return on the latest stop on the Road To Coney 2017 Spotlight Series. She talks about her training for the big day, predictions for the 4th, and ...

Coney 2017 - Sophia DeVita from 2017-05-19T02:52:51

DeVita is back!!!... and she's got some splaining to do!! Why have we not really heard from her in the past year? Why was St. Louis her spot? What is her connection to tax season??

Coney 2017 - Mary Bowers from 2017-05-16T15:10:16

The glamorous one has returned to FBTS. Mary Bowers is here to talk about her 6th trip to Coney Island, qualifying in the sunshine state, and the power of woman in sports!

Coney 2017 - "Sweet Tooth" Matt Cohen from 2017-05-14T19:14:20

Matt Cohen returns to discuss his pending first trip to the big stage! Listen in to hear about his long journey to get to this point, what it was like at his qualifier, and whether or not his fa...

Coney 2017 - "Hungry Hungry" Stevie Palmer from 2017-05-12T13:51:40

Ask and you shall receive! Mike is joined by the newcomer, Stevie Palmer, for a blast of a conversation. Stevie gives the scoop on how school got her into competitive eating, her experience at t...

Coney 2017 - Pablo Martinez from 2017-05-12T02:06:24

The always amazing Pablo Martinez returns to FBTS to discuss his personal Road To Coney. Pablo chats about the tough loss last year, the qualifier in Ft. Myers, and what he is looking forward to...

Coney 2017 - Adrian "The Rabbit" Morgan from 2017-05-04T21:47:50

The Rabbit returns to FBTS! Mike picks the brain of the veteran, as he prepares for his SEVENTH return to the big stage! What brought him to Miami? What are his thoughts on the abolishment of a ...

Coney 2017 - Juan Neave from 2017-05-02T01:14:19

The 19 year old sensation made his MLE debut in San Antonio & now making his debut on FBTS. Mike chats with Juan on how he got into competitive eating, what it was like winning his first MLE eve...