“Just-one-more-please” is considered a religious phrase for the true addicts and I said that to Chestnut a few years ago. Chestnut, who pounded down 70.5 hot dogs in 10 minutes on July 4th, was in his hometown of San Jose a few years ago. I was asked if I would like to interview him. Sure, but do I have to wear a bib?

The champ is back. After a year away from the famed eating contest on the Coney Island boardwalk, Joey Chestnut returned to once again dominate at Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest by consuming 70 1/2 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes to win another “Mustard Belt.