This edition: Boardwalk to Big Leagues: Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
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Original tape date: June 2, 2025. First aired: June 27, 2025.We take you behind the spectacle, the swagger, and the stomach-stretching madness of one of New York City’s most legendary traditions — Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Meet the ringmaster who transformed it into a global phenomenon, George Shea, and go one-on-one with the sport’s biggest stars: the thunderous Eric “Badlands” Booker, the eccentric icon Crazy Legs Conti, and the unstoppable world champion Miki Sudo. Get ready for big personalities, even bigger appetites, and a whole lot of heart.
Guest List
Eric Badlands Booker Competitive Eater / Rapper
Crazy Legs Conti Competitive Eater
Janine Crosby Nathan’s Contest Fan
Eric Haddad Coney Island Beach Shop
Gorilla Nems Rapper
Matthew Sarrel Ruby’s Bar & Grill
George Shea Contest Emcee / Founder “Major League Eating”, Nathan’s
Miki Sudo Female World Record Holder, Nathan’s
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