Ep 22. LIVE

In Man v. Food season 2 episode 22, titled "LIVE," host Adam Richman takes on an exciting new challenge: a live food-eating competition in Chicago. This special episode follows Adam as he travels to the Windy City to compete in the "World Tamale Eating Championship," where he faces off against some of the toughest eaters in the world.

As the competition kicks off, Adam must race to consume as many tamales as possible in just ten minutes. But he's up against some serious competition from the likes of Joey Chestnut and Pat Bertoletti, two of the world's most famous competitive eaters. With the pressure on, Adam must put his skills to the test and push his limits in order to come out on top.

Throughout the episode, viewers get an inside look at the world of competitive eating, as Adam talks to some of the sport's biggest stars and experts in order to gain insight into what it takes to be a champion. He also investigates the culture and history behind tamales, one of the most beloved foods in Mexican cuisine.

But the competition is just the beginning of the excitement in this episode. After the tamale eating championship, Adam joins his fellow competitors at a local Chicago restaurant, where he takes on the "10-4-10 Challenge." This daunting task involves eating 10 sliders, 4 hot dogs, and 10 tater tots in just 20 minutes. With his stomach already full from the tamale competition, can Adam rise to the occasion and conquer this new challenge?

As always, Adam's charisma and enthusiasm make him an engaging and relatable host, and viewers will find themselves rooting for him every step of the way. Whether you're a fan of competitive eating or just appreciate good food and a fun challenge, "LIVE" is an episode not to be missed.