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Stephanie Beatriz
Hey Brooklyn Nine 9ers. It's a reunion. The ladies of the Nine 9 are getting back together for a special episode of the podcast. More Better hosts Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero welcome friend and former castmate Chelsea Ferretti.
Chelsea Peretti
Remember when we were in that scene where you guys were just supposed to hug and I was standing there?
Mark Seal
Yeah.
Chelsea Peretti
I was like, can I also hug them?
Stephanie Beatriz
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Mark Seal
I'm Mark Seal.
Nathan King
And I'm Nathan King.
Mark Seal
This is Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli. The five families did not want us to shoot that picture.
Nathan King
This podcast is based on my co host Mark Seals best selling book of the same title. Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others.
Mark Seal
Yes, that was a real horse's head.
Nathan King
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Tisha Allen
You are cordially invited to the hottest party in professional sports. I'm Tisha Allen, former golf professional and the host of welcome to the Party. Your newest obsession about the wonderful world that is women's golf. Featuring interviews with top players on tour, tips to help improve your sling, and the craziest stories to come out of your friendly neighborhood country club. Welcome to the Party with Tisha Allen is an iHeart Women's fourth production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. Listen to welcome to the Party that's P A R T E e on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
Mel Reid
This is Mel Reid, LPGA Tour winner and six time Ladies European Tour winner.
Kyra K. Dixon
And Kyra K. Dixon, NBC Sports reporter and host.
Mel Reid
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Kyra K. Dixon
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Mark Seal
Iheart Women's Sports Open Promise, Camino and Rich. Hey.
Covino
We are Covino and Rich, FOX Sports Radio. And we're joined by competitive eating icon. You like that?
Joey Chestnut
Icon.
Mark Seal
I mean, icon.
Covino
Let's welcome Joey Chestnut.
Mark Seal
Oh, good to be on with you guys.
Covino
What's up, man?
Mark Seal
Just a goofy dude that likes to eat.
Joey Chestnut
Ah, you know what?
Covino
We've interviewed you so many times throughout the years. You're such a legend. I'm not even sure we ever got the story of how you got into it. Is it because you love to eat? Did you have a natural knack for it growing up?
Mark Seal
I was always the fastest eater in the family. My mom would actually get mad, and so when I went away to college, I was kind of ashamed of it. All right, I eat normal, pretend like I'm like everybody else, but every once in a while, I'd let it out and like, my friends in the dorms, they'd like, oh, my God, Joey can eat. And then eventually I got signed up to a contest a couple years later, and. And I was like, all right, I'll do it. And I was like, I fell in love with it. It was like. It was like, all right, I don't have to be ashamed of it. I'm like, lean into it. Yeah, dude. I just went in, and, yeah, people are just yelling at me to eat, and I'm going to put them down.
Covino
That means rich. You kind of have a natural knack for this, Rich.
Joey Chestnut
I finish before everyone else noticeably, though purposely have to slow down when I eat.
Mark Seal
Oh, yeah. So, like, yeah, with my fiance now, she's awesome. She. We order three entrees all the time we go out, so it's not that weird. So we say we're sharing one, but really it just ends up being mine.
Joey Chestnut
You know, it's funny you would say that. I'm a big advocate of splitting food.
Covino
And these guys are making fun of his buddies, though. Not with his wife. His buddies, his friends.
Mark Seal
No. Yeah, I'll steal food if it's not stealing. I'm really. I'm just making sure it's safe. Like, if. If the food makes him sick, I want. I want to be sick.
Covino
Yeah.
Mark Seal
Good. It's like, no, no, it was definitely the food that made him sick because I got sick, too.
Covino
You know what's annoying about it? Not you, Joe. You're a great guy. You're a professional. He's just an annoying friend. He's eyeing up my food the whole time. And I'm like, dude, wait until I'm like, get your nose out of my plate.
Mark Seal
You shouldn't be neglecting your food. If it's there, you should. Joey, don't stare at it.
Covino
Eat it, Joey.
Joey Chestnut
I feel this guy. I will sometimes encourage my wife to order something I know she won't finish so that I know I'll get a little taste.
Mark Seal
I know exactly what you mean.
Joey Chestnut
He knows. By the way, I know how Covino is a guy that always says the four major sports, football, baseball, basketball, and eating, because I feel like we talk about you a lot. You had a big year. You got that Netflix money this year. How was that?
Mark Seal
Oh, Netflix was awesome. I mean, beyond the money was really just going against my old rival.
Joey Chestnut
How crazy was that?
Mark Seal
Dude, Kobayashi was dodging me for years. And it really sucks that, like, I couldn't go with the 4th of July this year. Major League Eating was not happy that I was doing the Netflix thing. But, yeah, hopefully we can figure it out for this year.
Joey Chestnut
And I'm not just kissing your ass without you in it. It really was sort of weak. I mean, you felt that way. You had to feel that way. Like, are you going to hope to come back next year?
Mark Seal
I hope we can figure it out. It's. It was weird because they. They did some weird things. But, you know, I'm. I'm hoping that they. I don't have. I don't have hurt feelings for long, so.
Covino
Yeah, but you know what? You know, then it's the return of Joey.
Mark Seal
I mean, this is America. You got to have the best person there.
Covino
Yeah, it's a bigger.
Mark Seal
If it's on tv, you got to have the best.
Covino
Hey, we got a question from one of our listeners. Mercer, man in Pittsburgh who's an amateur eater, has a question for you. Joey Chestnut here. How did you train to eat bagels? 15 and eight minutes. Was that it? 15 minutes, he says, because it doesn't seem like a lot, but they're so tough to chew. Your jaw tires fast. They're so dense. And there's always the danger of the choking. Hazard of eating bagels. How do you train for something like that?
Mark Seal
Like all eating contests, I had to do practice with bagels. I tried to so My first year, Yeah. I didn't know what kind of bagels there were. This year was a lot easier to practice with. I found some New York style bagels. They were the kind of, it's like really dense on the inside, but there's like almost a crispy shell on the outside. It's like a, it's a real New York bagel. But just practice and the jaws usually get stronger.
Covino
We always see the physical strategy when you're competing. Tell us about the mental strategy and you know, the moments where your body's saying no, but you're still pushing through.
Mark Seal
Yeah. It's weird because, like, I've always like, like you. There's a lot of big eaters, fast eaters out there. But that, that's fun. I go in knowing, like, you got to be like a football player. They know that they're gonna be injured even if they're not really. They're gonna feel like garbage for days after, after a game. I, I, I, once I started realizing, all right, I have to go in really accepting that I'm gonna feel like garbage for three days. Then I was like, all right, it's not about eating for fun. It's about eating just to do whatever it takes. And I was able to push harder.
Joey Chestnut
Joey, are people ever offended if you turn down food? Because imagine someone's like, try my wife's pie. And you're like, oh, no, thanks.
Covino
That's like, this weekend's all about the five layer dip. Yeah. Lots of super bowl food.
Joey Chestnut
If you say, no, thank you, that's like, man. Okay, Joey.
Mark Seal
A lot of times I'm like, super. Like, some people are like, oh, do the restaurants want to kick you out? Like, no. Usually the chef comes, comes and brings over, like, their, their favorite thing that they're proud of.
Joey Chestnut
Yeah.
Mark Seal
And most of the time it's really good. And they're super happy. Actually eat it because they're used to people, like, just taking one bite and wasting the food, but they're super happy. But once in a while, they bring out something that's a little bit funky or just a little bit different that this doesn't agree. It's very rare. I, I'm not a picky eater, but I just feel like, yeah, I feel like, oh, my God. I, I'll force it down. I don't want to make anybody feel bad because, you know, I'm a terrible cook. And having anybody.
Joey Chestnut
Oh, you know what? I actually wrote that, like, a Cooking skills, you eat a lot. So no skills in the kitchen, actually.
Mark Seal
Oh, I'm terrible, dude. It's just a great eater. It's pathetic. So. So I have respect for anybody who. Who actually can cook.
Covino
Joey, I'm not sure we ever asked you this, man. When you're out and about at a restaurant, people recognize you anyway. They've been watching you for years. They know you're the guy, but they're also watching to see how you eat. Is that annoying? Like, do you notice that? Like, oh, let's see how fast he finishes. Like, you can't even go out in public and just enjoy a nice meal without people wondering.
Mark Seal
It's. I mean, it's not that bad of.
Joey Chestnut
A gig when you really take a bigger look, right?
Mark Seal
Dude, I heard, like, remember, like, Charles Barkley getting people. The people, like, yelling at him in bars and you get in fights, people commenting about my eating. It's not a big deal.
Covino
You're a big eater. Are you a big guzzler? Like, can you throw some back? Does that quantify for you being a big time travel?
Mark Seal
Really?
Covino
No. I mean, can you really drink a lot too, or no?
Mark Seal
Yeah, yeah. Down.
Covino
Really?
Mark Seal
Yeah. One time I did something for Pat McAfee before he was this Pat Mc. Yeah, yeah, yeah. He had. He lined up 12 pints of beer and I. And I rank him in like 70 seconds.
Joey Chestnut
Damn. I gotta ask, of all the things that I know the different categories, is there one that you're like, that's gross.
Covino
I'll.
Joey Chestnut
I'll sit this one out.
Mark Seal
Oh, yeah. Bull testicles, dude. So, yeah, it was a casino contest.
Covino
You mean they're not delicious?
Mark Seal
I didn't, I didn't do it. But I was like, so this casino was notorious for making bad food, right? And I was like, no, I don't trust them to make them. And the eaters, they told me that they were, like, undercooked and, like, stretchy, and they were not. Yeah, I'm lucky I didn't do that one.
Covino
I mean, I'm glad you didn't either.
Stephanie Beatriz
The More Better the merrier. Title of youf Podcast. All your old Brooklyn Nine Nine friends are appearing on your favorite podcast, More Better. Don't miss Brooklyn Nine Nine stars and show hosts Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero as they welcome their friends and former castmates back to laugh about old times and swap some stories. This week, it's Gina Linetti herself, the talented Chelsea Peretti.
Chelsea Peretti
Remember when we were in that scene where you guys were just supposed to hug and I was standing there?
Covino
Yeah.
Chelsea Peretti
I was like, can I also hug them?
Stephanie Beatriz
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Mark Seal
You felt safe enough to throw out.
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A bad idea, right?
Mark Seal
I mean, that is the key because you're definitely not throwing out good ideas all the time.
Covino
I mean, that's just not how it works.
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Covino
Joey Chestnut here on the Covino and Rich Show, Fox Sports Radio. And Joe, you're, as far as I see it, responsible for the popularity of.
Mark Seal
Competitive, I think, you know, competition. I think the golden era. Like me, Kobayashi. Right. That's what really, like, oh, my God, that's true. We always can actually be competitive. Like, like there were contests where he started out ahead and I caught him and I overtook him.
Covino
Yeah. Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Ali Frazier. You need a, you need, you need a good rival. That is true.
Mark Seal
It's. I mean, it's really nice.
Covino
Would he give you that credit?
Mark Seal
Oh, he, I mean, no, he's. He might cry. Dude. Really crying. Oh, my God. I, I was like, dude, I feel like I'm abusing him. I didn't even make him crazy. I didn't even say anything mean to him. But he cries like, like that Netflix thing. He had to change. We had to change the rules. He didn't want to dunk, so I had to eat the hot dogs. No dunking. It's. That guy is. He needs. Yeah, I, I still love him. I respect the competition, but he cries a lot. Oh, he cries.
Covino
He's a baby. Sports baby.
Mark Seal
I don't know.
Covino
He's a sports baby. No, what I was going to ask you is I see you as responsible for the popularity of the sport. How do you see it evolving?
Mark Seal
I think, you know, I think part of the biggest, the biggest thing is fourth of July. It's America.
Joey Chestnut
Yeah.
Mark Seal
It's, you know, you're not. You don't have to apologize for being American. You don't have to apologize for eating 20 hot dogs. It's like, it's the perfect. It's the perfect storm of like, hey, we're loving this thing. We're loving hot dogs. They left fireworks and we're going to push it to the limit.
Joey Chestnut
We're here with a lot of football players. You know, media row.
Covino
Yeah.
Joey Chestnut
Joey in the NFL, 30s, 40ish, tops is like, you know, it's time to call quits. Is there a retirement age for competitive eating? Is that something like, you know, golfers could go into their 50s or 60s if they wanted to.
Mark Seal
Like, you know, I. I keep looking towards Tom Brady. I think he won the Super bowl at 44. Yeah, I'm 40, 41 right now. It'd be really nice to be on top at 44, that'd be really rad. At 45, that'd be unheard of. That'd be nuts. So that'd be really cool. I'm just. And it's taking more work.
Joey Chestnut
I was gonna say as just nature and life and your body takes over time.
Mark Seal
Father time is a jerk. When I was younger, I could do a practice, like, every three or four days. Now it's like seven or eight days to the recovery period. It takes so much longer to recover.
Covino
You know what I was going to ask you, Joe? There's so many football teams that take a lot of pride in eating those uncrustables, right? Like, what was the Broncos.
Joey Chestnut
The Broncos team, I think it was, like, 700 uncrustables they put back in a week.
Covino
Like, they're pounding those. Like, maybe that's an angle for you. How many of those?
Mark Seal
PBJ 700.
Covino
But the whole team, Bush league, right? I'm wondering how many you could eat again. Peanut butter and jelly with the bread and everything.
Mark Seal
Like, that's one I haven't done.
Covino
But it's become a big thing because all these young football players, years now, they grew up eating that. So it's a big thing in the locker room. That might be an angle for you that you could take on an entire team, I'm thinking.
Mark Seal
Or like, the offensive line, right?
Joey Chestnut
Joey versus the offensive line. No, seriously, Uncrustables contest.
Covino
Take on the Denver Broncos. I'd put my money on you, man.
Mark Seal
That'd be rad.
Covino
No, seriously, have you. Have you never tried that?
Mark Seal
I've done a couple contests, Me versus a group of people, but I think Uncrustables, that. That sounds. It needs to be done right. Add that to the list of records.
Covino
Let us promote it. Let's get some money going.
Mark Seal
Something for charity.
Covino
Smucker's got some flow. Let's do this.
Joey Chestnut
Yeah, Joey, here at the super bowl, is it funny when people in different sports recognize you? Like, NFL players or, you know, celebrities pass by like, hey, Joey Chestnut. That's got to be a weird feeling, right?
Mark Seal
I mean, it's weird, but then they tell me, oh, I've been watching you. Since I was a kid, I was like, damn.
Covino
Speaking of the youngsters, man, Joey Chestnut here with Cavino and Richard. Do you have advice for aspiring eaters, like the young guys out there that are like, you know what? I'm good at this. What sort of advice would you give them?
Mark Seal
I think it's really, it's figuring out your body because it's not like, you know, these guys play football. They knew five, six years old they were gonna be a professional football player like me. I didn't really think I was gonna be. It wasn't even when I was champion. I didn't think it was gonna be my jobby job.
Covino
Right. And you were embarrassed by it instead.
Mark Seal
Of leaning into it. It was something I like, grew up like, all right, I have to hide it from the world. But a competitive eater these days, if they know they're a good eater and they start figuring out their body when they're young, trial and error and learning how to go from absolutely empty to 100% full and then make their body. Yeah, make it go through your body fast. If they can figure out their body, I think that's the biggest thing, is keep a food journal, how you're feeling and knowing that you don't actually have to feel good to do good.
Covino
And I want the Fox Sports Radio nation to always remember as Tom Brady, Michael Jordan, Gretzky Ali and Joey Chestnut.
Mark Seal
There he is.
Covino
He's the goat this year.
Joey Chestnut
The return, hopefully.
Mark Seal
Oh, you never know.
Joey Chestnut
The return.
Mark Seal
Let's put some pressure on him, dude.
Covino
Always a pleasure to have you on the show, man.
Mark Seal
Great for being with you guys.
Joey Chestnut
Joey Chestnut, Cavino and Rich, Fox Sports radio.
Mark Seal
Rich.
Stephanie Beatriz
Hey, Brooklyn Nine 9ers. It's a reunion. The ladies of the Nine 9 are getting back together for a special episode of the podcast More Better hosts Stephanie Beatrice and Melissa Fumero. Welcome friend and former castmate Chelsea Ferretti.
Chelsea Peretti
Remember when we were in that scene where you guys were just supposed to hug and I was standing there?
Mark Seal
Oh, yeah.
Chelsea Peretti
I was like, can I also hug them?
Stephanie Beatriz
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Tisha Allen
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Mark Seal
I'm Mark Seale.
Nathan King
And I'm Nathan King.
Mark Seal
This is Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli. The five families did not want us to shoot that picture.
Nathan King
This podcast is based on my co host Mark Seals best selling book of the same title. Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli features new and archival interviews with Francis Ford Coppola, Robert Evans, James Caan, Talia Shire and many others.
Mark Seal
Yes, that was a real horse's head.
Nathan King
Listen and subscribe to Leave the Gun. Take the Cannoli on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.
Tisha Allen
You are cordially invited to the hottest party in professional sports. I'm Tisha Allen, former golf professional and the host of welcome to the Party, your newest obsession about the wonderful world that is women's golf. Featuring interviews with top players on tour, tips to help improve your swing, and the craziest stories to come out of your friendly neighborhood country club. Welcome to the Party with Tisha Allen is an iHeart woman's fourth production in partnership with Deep Blue Sports and Entertainment. Listen to welcome to the Party that's P A R T E e on the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.
Mel Reid
This is Mel Reid, LPGA Tour winner and six time Ladies European Tour winner.
Kyra K. Dixon
And Kyra K. Dixon, NBC Sports Reporter and host.
Mel Reid
And we've got a new podcast, Quiet Please with Mel and Kira.
Kyra K. Dixon
We are bringing you spicy takes on sports and pop culture, some interviews with incredible people who have figured out how to make golf their superpower.
Mel Reid
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Stephanie Beatriz
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Podcast Summary: The Dan Patrick Show – Episode #81: Overpromised w/ Covino & Rich - Joey Chestnut at Super Bowl LIX
Release Date: February 21, 2025
In Episode #81 of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by iHeartPodcasts and the Dan Patrick Podcast Network, listeners are treated to an engaging and humorous conversation featuring Covino and Rich from FOX Sports Radio alongside Joey Chestnut, the legendary competitive eater. The episode, titled "Overpromised w/ Covino & Rich - Joey Chestnut at Super Bowl LIX," delves deep into Joey's journey, strategies, and his imminent participation in Super Bowl LIX.
The episode kicks off with Covino and Rich warmly welcoming Joey Chestnut to their show:
This sets a friendly and enthusiastic tone for the discussion, highlighting Joey's esteemed status in the world of competitive eating.
Joey opens up about his early days and how he honed his eating prowess:
He shares his initial embarrassment and how he overcame it to embrace competitive eating:
This candid revelation offers listeners insight into Joey's personal growth and the passion that drives his competitive spirit.
The conversation shifts to Joey's training regimen, especially his preparation for eating bagels—a challenging contest at Super Bowl LIX:
Joey emphasizes the importance of specific practice and how focusing on bagels helped him prepare for the unique challenges they present, such as their density and the risk of choking.
Joey discusses the mental fortitude required during competitions, likening it to the mindset of a football player:
He explains how accepting the physical toll helps him push through moments when his body wants to quit:
This comparison highlights the intense dedication and psychological resilience Joey employs to excel in his field.
A significant portion of the episode delves into Joey's rivalry with his long-time competitor, Kobayashi:
The hosts and Joey discuss the healthy competition that has fueled both their careers, showcasing mutual respect despite the intense rivalry.
Joey shares his experiences with public recognition and how it affects his daily life:
He reflects on being recognized in public places and how it sometimes disrupts his ability to enjoy a meal privately. Joey also touches on the humorous side of sharing food with friends and family:
This segment provides a relatable glimpse into the challenges and perks of being a public figure in the competitive eating arena.
Towards the latter part of the episode, Joey offers valuable advice for those looking to enter the world of competitive eating:
He emphasizes the importance of understanding one's physical limits and maintaining a food journal to track progress and well-being:
This guidance underscores the discipline and self-awareness required to succeed in competitive eating.
The episode builds anticipation around Joey's participation in Super Bowl LIX, discussing potential challenges and strategies:
The hosts and Joey brainstorm ideas for records and charity events, highlighting Joey's dedication to pushing boundaries and giving back:
This collaborative spirit showcases the camaraderie and innovative thinking behind major competitive eating events.
The episode wraps up with a blend of humor and appreciation for Joey's contributions to competitive eating:
Covino and Rich express their gratitude for having Joey on the show, reinforcing his status as a "GOAT" (Greatest of All Time) in the sport:
Listeners are left with a sense of excitement for Super Bowl LIX and a deeper understanding of the dedication and passion that drive Joey Chestnut's success.
Episode #81 of The Dan Patrick Show offers a comprehensive and entertaining exploration of Joey Chestnut's competitive eating career. Through candid conversations, insightful strategies, and humorous anecdotes, listeners gain an in-depth understanding of what it takes to excel in this unique sport. Whether you're a fan of competitive eating or simply enjoy engaging interviews, this episode delivers valuable content with charisma and authenticity.