The Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo is world famous for its 72 oz. steak challenge. If you can eat a 72 oz steak (that’s 4 1/2 pounds!), and all the sides, you get it for free and all the accolades that accompany such a tremendous accomplishment. Many have tried, but only a few have done it. However, Wise About Texas was lucky to be in attendance when an Australian competitive eater named James Webb completed the challenge in six minutes and twenty-eight seconds. That’s the second fastest time in history!
James went on to finish a strong third in the annual Nathan’s Famous hot-dog eating contest on July 4, 2023. In this interview, James talks about his road to becoming the number one competitive eater in Australia and one of the top 10 in the world. He also gives some tips and tricks for winning your own eating challenges, and maybe at the Big Texan! So grab a snack and check out this bonus episode of Wise About Texas.
Ep. 21: Texans You Should Know: Temple Lea Houston
Ep. 20: Island Time: San Jose, Mustang and Matagorda
Ep. 19: Cowboy Christmas: Rodeo in Texas
Ep. 18: Texas Towns: Texana
Ep. 17: A Duel for Command of the Texas Army, 1837
Ep. 16: Texans You Should Know: Gen. Thomas Jefferson Chambers
Ep. 15: The Crash at Crush!
Bonus Episode: The Battle of San Jacinto
Ep. 14: The Road to San Jacinto
Ep. 13: The Goliad Massacre
Ep. 12: The Alamo Survivors
Bonus Episode: Dawn at the Alamo, March 6, 1836
Episode 11: The Siege of the Alamo
Ep. 10: The Road to the Alamo–February, 1836
Ep. 9: The Davis-Coke Election and an Armed Standoff in the Capitol
Bonus Episode: Wyatt Earp’s Low Blow
The Secret “Fight of the Century”–Episode 8
Texas joins the United States–Episode 7
The Siege and Battle of Bexar: Episode 6
Capitals of Texas part 2: Houston and Austin go to War! (ep. 5)
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