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The simplest and purist of sports is returning to Chicago…. With Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest just days away, we sit down with professional eater Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti to discuss defending his title and the return of Joey Chestnut.

Patrick lets us know how to get over the mental edge that comes with training to beat his previous record of 58 hot dogs from last year. He tells us how the heat during showtime can affect how many glizzys go down. He also lets us know the most unique thing that he’s eaten…. and regretted. Patrick shares what he’s learned about himself through eating contests and how setting goals can lead to great things like discovering new recipes.

There’s a “No Swimwear!” clause in the Nathan’s contest rule book because of Patrick, so we took time to explore loopholes…. Some tearaway pants are going to be needed for this one.

Patrick’s “Deep Dish” Recipes

Seasoned Chips

• Lawry’s season
• white sugar
• MSG

mix salts and msg together, sprinkle on your favorite chips and enjoy.

Patrick’s Chili Crunch Hotdogs

• Fry the glizzy in mild chili crunch
• fry the buns in the same mix
• Apply Kewpie mayonnaise
• Add some green onions for color

As the show winds down, we ask how long it takes for the body to recover following a hot dog eating contest and what’s the first thing Patrick plans to eat after an eating contest? Tune in!

Get social with Patrick
YouTube: @patbertoletti

Instagram: @deepdisheats

TikTok: deep.dish.eats

Disclaimer… sorta, but not really
We have to start with a disclaimer because this episode is nerdy and very specific to the online game Forge of Empires. It’s a fun distraction, possibly addicting, and does great at triggering Chris’s OCD. That said, forge forward.

If’ you’re interested in playing with us, here’s Chris’s FOE invite link! It automatically adds you to our friends list so we can help you build and conquer along the way. Plus, he’ll get some in-game diamonds…. We’ll explain later...

Okay, one more disclaimer. When, or should I say if, you decide to play, the mandatory tutorial at the very beginning, though helpful, does take some time. (About a half hour or so) We recommend that you grab your favorite drink and get through it. We’ll be on the other side waiting.

JD and Chris have been playing Forge of Empires for over 12 years. It’s comparable to the game “Sim City” for you millennials. There’s also endless slews of quests involving diplomacy, battling, joining guilds, and trading. The boys talk about all of the mistakes they made at the beginning. They also talk about the early days of age camping and running guilds. They also know what great buildings are essential to make your city powerful as well as discuss the evolution of the game itself which seemingly never ends. Travel with us from the stone, or should I say the stoned age through the iron age as we bring you our first installment of “Stoner Forgecast”

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“You would never expect someone who’s a world champion, aspiring stuntman, and fighter to also be a mechanic, who works on airplanes, who does fences…..”Stunt Performer/Actor, and two time Karate World Champion Joseph Huskisson talks about his travels, working on movie sets, and his hopes of being set on fire someday... He's also shares a story about throwing around a professional wrestler during a fight scene in the hit series Cobra Kai, and becoming the crowd favorite during an impromptu kick boxing event that he was originally billed to be an on-site medic for... He also mentions how the SAG-AFTRA strike against A.I. created a lot of strange turns and surprises in his career. Tune In!

What would your intro music be if you’re getting into the ring?

Here’s what Joe would come into the ring to...

BigXthaPlug - Whip It

Check out his Stunt Reel (via @just_joes_to_show)

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You never know who you’ll meet out in the parking lot. Seed vendors Grow Bros love growing everything in general. Mike started planting cannabis at a super young age in his Mom’s garden and it fueled his passion to become an advanced horticulturist. His latest artisan grow “Drizzle Berry” features an incredibly strong pungent odor and a high punch of THC without any sacrifice of the taste, quality and physical effects.

We talk about feminized seeds, growth mediums, The difference between THC and THC-A, how the Farm Bill influenced the retail sale of cannabis, and why Miracle Grow is a big no-no in the cannabis growing world. We also dive into how people grow and consume cannabis on a regular basis with some help from their local growers

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JD, Chris Hellickson, and Raven reminisce. They try to sort out how these boys initially met in addition to processing all the partying they did while working for a local DJ company. They share laughs they've had partying at Don's "Drink n' Lube" while rooting against each other's football teams. They eventually talk about how Chris landed on a weed farm in the middle of nowhere in Aguanga California,. JD showed up to see what it was like and learns a lot about the shady grow culture.

From there, JD and Chris talk about being stuck in the desert, being stuck in their minds, and dealing with all the mental baggage that came along the way. They share laughs as they talk about making walking sticks in Chris's garage during the off days of weekend renegading. They also discuss Chris's infamous woman Nordic made pleasuring device known as the "Knub Thumper 1," which he's serious about marketing... He just needs a little feedback from the ladies....

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Guitars for Vets

Chris talks about working with Guitars for Vets, which gives guitar lessons to PTSD veterans while they're on their journey. It's a place for vets to get music lessons from beginner to advanced and it's since evolved into a working music group that performs monthly shows. In addition to creating this service that's completely voluntarily, there's a walking stick club with classes where you can make your own walking stick to help establish identity, stability, and fill some time.

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The estate of O.J. Simpson is selling some of The Juice's most prized collectables. Would you buy an autographed picture of him standing next to Leslie Nielsen during their time on the set of Naked Gun?

Then, going under the radar like a serial killer; what's with all of the female teacher student hookups lately? The crew have a few thoughts on this one.

“You Suck At Drinking“

JD talks about the time he ordered a pizza and had it delivered to another pizza place instead of the pad… It happens folks!

Allen's Angry Sports

It's more somber than angry, but then again, cancer angers each and every one of us at some point... White Sox closer Bobby Jenks has a fundraiser setup for his last signing. Here's the link

Ravens Corner

The Raven dives into the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" as read by Jeremy Irons... a poem that neither Allen nor JD knew of.... as read by T.S. Eliot.

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The Lolla lineup is for Gen Z.... not us

JD, Allen, and The Raven discuss the lineup announcement and the whole 4 or 5 bands they recognize that are included in this year's Lollapalooza. They also mention a few bands worth checking out from their latest playlists.

Banks New Album "Off With Her Head"

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Has it been that long?! We're back and working out the rust with Justine and "Sorta Gill"… If we get 4 words or more out of Gill, that's an accomplishment on our watch!

It's the pre-blackout Wednesday podcast! Jake, Allen, and JD warm up with some cold ones and discuss the big fight everyone in the world apparently watched featuring a 27 year old beating up on a 58 year old. We didn't notice... What we DID find out was Allen has no idea how to make a Chicago Style dog! He also has an abnormal fear of Dana White eavesdropping on him....

"That guy almost killed that guy.... anyway, here's a shot."

Jake talks about his first bar gig as a door guy- bouncer, and how that culminated into a fanciful career as an old school bar keep.

Have you seen it? We talk about the out of control football fan that started fighting rival team patrons in the street following a game. Turns out, it wasn't a good idea to have his friend film him and post it online....

How much would you pay for JNCOS? The 90's are back, and man, style comes at a price! You won't believe how much JD paid to re-live his heavy metal high school glory days? Then Allen gives you the plug on hot fresh cookies.... They're apparently free too!

Drunk Dial Line: Vito Butkus, author of "The Book of Vito Butkus." dials into the drunk dial line and gives us his thoughts on pubic hair, squirrels, and the latest 2024 presidential election results.