The BOB & TOM Show Extra: Joey Chestnut, Naked Competitors, & Tom Ideas

Date: August 22, 2025
Episode Overview:
This special "Bob & Tom Extra" episode brings a comedic, lighthearted interview with world champion competitive eater Joey Chestnut. The hosts explore Chestnut’s recent hot dog contest win, the influence of sports betting, quirky questions about nudist competitions, food sponsorship ideas, and a deep dive into cereal—All while packing in their signature banter.

Main Themes & Purpose

• Celebrating Joey Chestnut’s Achievements: An upbeat interview centered on Chestnut's latest contest win and his unique career.
• Comedy and Off-Beat Conversation: True to BOB & TOM's style, the episode wanders into humorous and irreverent territory, notably around nude competitions and "Tom's ideas."
• Reflections on Sports, Fandom, and Food: The hosts explore the pressures of modern sports betting, Chestnut's diet, and news in the food industry.

Key Discussion Points

1. Joey Chestnut Returns, Wins Again

• Earnings and Title:
  • Joey Chestnut discusses being “banned temporarily” from last year's contest due to conflicts. (02:46)
  • Returns for his 17th “mustard belt” and eats 70.5 hot dogs. (03:32)
• Sports Betting Pressures:
  • News that betting odds on Chestnut’s total hot dogs consumed (“over/under of 70.5”) drives fan responses—even resulting in Venmo requests after losses. (03:43, 04:07)
  • “All professional athletes...are experiencing threatening behavior on the part of fans / people betting on their games.” – Tom Griswold (03:53)
• Life as a Champion Eater:
  • Belts given to winners are kept around Chestnut's house or with friends/restaurants. (05:00)
  • Discussed lasting effects of overeating and post-contest recovery (takes a week to feel normal now vs. three days when younger). (17:21–17:26)
  • “Even though they look like they're gonna die after a marathon, I still love to eat.” – Joey Chestnut (17:35)

2. Naked Sports and Modesty

• Naked Bowling Events:
  • Hosts joke about a nude bowling event and riff on “who would be the sexiest athletes to see naked.” Chestnut politely declines the idea. (05:41–05:47)
  • "I've got lots of questions...but first..." – Christopher transitions from competitive eating to nudity, keeping it playful. (05:12)
• Pat Godwin’s Nude Cruise Stories:
  • Pat, a comedian/musician on the show, recounts performing for nudist audiences, always fully clothed himself. (05:51–06:03)
  • Reference to Red Hot Chili Peppers’ flea performing naked at Woodstock ’99, with humorous asides. (06:20–06:48)
• Locker Room Modesty and Age:
  • The group jokes that older guys at the gym simply “don’t care” about being nude. (07:15–07:23)
  • “The older you get, the more...yeah, you don't care about [modesty].” – Joey Chestnut (07:15–07:18)

3. Running (and Eating) for Records

• Next Year’s Nathan’s on 250th Fourth of July:
  • “Next year, July 4th is...the 250th [anniversary of the US].” – Christopher (08:19)
  • Jokes that Chestnut should eat "250 hot dogs" for the occasion. (08:28)
  • Discusses past records (76 hot dogs) and training plans, including managing weight after injury. (08:42–08:56)

4. Marketing & Contest Ideas

• Mustard ‘Gatorade Dump’ Concept:
  • Christopher proposes that, like a coach doused with Gatorade, the winner of the hot dog contest should get dumped with mustard for branding/advertising. (09:15–10:09)
  • “Somebody should come up with a giant thing of mustard and dump it on the winner. Just think of the publicity!” – Christopher (09:15)
  • The panel debates the “grossness” and practicalities (stains, alternative condiments). (09:51–10:45)
  • Chestnut humorously affirms he’d consider dunking bread in Gatorade for $100,000. (11:01–11:18)

5. Cereal News and Preferences

• Ferrero Buys Kellogg:
  • Bob Kevoian shares that Ferrero Group (makers of Nutella) bought Kellogg for $3 billion, including Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Mini Wheats. (11:27–11:49)
• Favorite Cereals Debate:
  • “Honey Bunches of Oats. That's my favorite.” – Joey Chestnut (11:50)
  • Other favorites: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Corn Flakes. (11:54–13:12)
  • Tom’s unique method of smashing Shredded Wheat “pucks” with a hammer to avoid milk splatter. (12:53–13:07)
• Nutella Cereal?
  • Brief back-and-forth about Nutella with some hosts expressing distaste, Joey clarifying he tries to avoid carbs at home. (13:40–14:02)
• Competitive Eater’s Diet:
  • Chestnut avoids carbs except cheat nights, when he indulges at games with “casual hot dogs and beer.” (14:13–14:18)

6. The Toll of Competitive Eating

• Caloric Calculation:
  • Christopher calculates Chestnut consumed over 21,000 calories in 10 minutes. (15:44–15:56)
• Physical Aftermath:
  • Chestnut describes the “settling deep” sensation and having to stay composed post-contest for interviews (hour and a half), highlights that vomiting results in disqualification (DQ). (16:14–17:00)
  • “I can tell right away if it's settling deep... if it's not, then my body's like ‘reject.’” – Joey Chestnut (16:14–16:31)
  • Average time for full recovery is now about a week. (17:21–17:26)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Fans as Gamblers:
  “All professional athletes...are experiencing threatening behavior on the part of fans / people betting on their games.” – Tom Griswold (03:53)
• On Post-Contest Reality:
  “[After the contest]...all I want to do is fall asleep, drink liquid, roll over, and then eventually...things. Things. Things. I don't move fast very often.” – Joey Chestnut (16:31)
• Competitive Eating Recovery:
  “When I was younger, I recovered after like three days; now it's like, I'm finally feeling pretty close to normal [a week later].” – Joey Chestnut (17:26)
• On Cheating for Money:
  “If someone said to Mr. Chestnut, ‘Look, instead of dunking them in water, if you dunk him in Gatorade, we're gotta give you a hundred thousand bucks,’ I think he would go, ‘Sign here.’” – Christopher (11:08)
  “I would make it work.” – Joey Chestnut (11:18)
• On Modesty:
  “The older you get, the more...yeah, you don't care about [modesty].” – Joey Chestnut (07:15)
• On Childhood Inspiration:
  “Didn’t you say during the...that your father would steal your food? So you were a fast eater.” – Tom Griswold (17:48–17:58)
  “You had to eat fast.” – Joey Chestnut (17:58)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Interview Start / Joey Chestnut Introduction: 02:26
• Return to Competition & Gambling Angle: 03:32–04:17
• Mustard Belt and Lifestyle: 04:52–05:05
• Naked Bowling, Nudism, and Modesty: 05:12–07:23
• Next Year's Nathan’s/Fourth of July Joke: 08:19–08:42
• Mustard Gatorade Dump Sponsorship Idea: 09:06–10:45
• Ferrero Buys Kellogg—Cereal Debate: 11:27–13:50
• Chestnut’s Diet & Cheat Night: 14:02–14:29
• Calorie Count & Aftermath of Contest: 15:44–17:26
• Competitive Eating Origin Story: 17:48–17:58

Final Thoughts

This episode's blend of laughter, sports, food-centric news, and quirky takes makes it a signature Bob & Tom installment. Joey Chestnut stands out not just for his athletic feats but his willingness to roll with the show’s irreverence—fielding marketing stunts, cereal trivia, and naked sports with equal calm and wit. The episode will delight regular fans and entertain any newcomers curious about the enduring appeal of the world’s greatest competitive eater.

Summary by The BOB & TOM Show Free Podcast | August 22, 2025