When "Man v. Food" first premiered on the Travel Channel in 2008, it fueled a cultural phenomenon. Audiences were captivated by host Adam Richman's simple quest of traveling the country in search of ...

There is something thrilling about watching people test their limits. When it comes to eating contests, every bite can feel like a small victory — both for the challenger and those cheering them on.

Dr. Wesley Burks answers the question: 'How Do You Perform Food Challenges?' — -- Question: When and how do you perform food challenges? Answer: Food challenges are done for two different reasons ...

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! In the field of competitive food eating, Max Stanford is known as “Max vs Food.” The ...

Rhode Island restaurants offer various food challenges, from hot wieners to massive omelets. Olneyville New York System challenges eaters to consume as many hot wieners as possible in 45 minutes.