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 thoughts on the rest of the competition, his history with Pork Roll, & the potential of changing the holiday season as we know it.

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 century. Finally, the Fink Brothers welcome their first literary guest - Mary Bowers returns to the show to talk about her new book!

You can find Mary's book, Batter Up!: A Sprinkle Of Recipes From A Competitive Eater on Amazon at the link below!!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074VWKPR4

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 & sounds of The U.S. National Buffalo Wing Eating Championship. Finally, James gives hot takes galore when discussion turns to a 2018 qualifier occurring in 2017.