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 38: The Spoils of San Jacinto
Ep. 37: The Steamboat Yellowstone, Engine of Manifest Destiny
Ep. 36 More Forgotten Battles: San Patricio & Refugio
Ep 35 Remember Tampico! A forgotten battle of the Texas revolution
Ep. 34: Revolutionary Texas Government(s)-Organizing Chaos
EP. 33- Beer, Love and Murder: A Tale of 3 Emmas
Ep. 32, Napoleon’s General Comes to Texas: The Story of Champ D’Asile
Ep 31 A Texas Christmas
Ep. 30: Texas Towns: Virginia Point
Ep. 29: The Greer County Land Grab(?)
EP 28: Professional Texas History
Bonus Episode: Happy 1 Year Anniversary!
Ep 27: The Texas Prison Rodeo
Ep. 26: Texas Takes Flight
Ep 25: The Texas Camel Corps
Ep. 24: The Great Storm of 1900 Part 2: Resilience and Recovery
BONUS EPISODE: The Great Storm of 1900–A Night of Horror
Ep. 23: The Great Storm of 1900, Part 1: A Storm Brewing
Ep. 22: Birds, Skulls and Secret Agents: John James Audubon Visits Texas, 1837
Ep. 21: Texans You Should Know: Temple Lea Houston
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