Man v. Food (Series) - TV Tropes Man v. Food You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Trivia This is actually tame compared to the actual challenges. "I'm Adam Richman- a food fanatic who's held just about every job in the restaurant business. But now, I'm on a mouth-watering mission to find America's greatest pig-out spots , and take on its most legendary eating challenges. I'm no competitive eater- just a regular guy with a serious appetite! This is my ultimate hunger quest. This, is Man vs. Food!" —Adam Richman, in the show's intro. Man v Food Is an American travelogue show on the Travel Channel. Adam Richman, the host, visits a "City of The Week" and takes on that city's most famous "Food Challenge", often involving a food native to that city. These challenges typically involve one of the following: Quantity Challenge: Simply the consumption of extreme quantities of a particular food or, in some challenges, a platter of several kinds of food. Spicy Challenges: almost always includes the Habenero chili.

Or occasionally the even hotter Bhut Jolokia (AKA "Ghost Chili", one of the hottest chilis in the world). Rematch Challenge : Grudge Match Challenge, wherein the host attempts challenges very similar to ones that he had previously lost. And of course since this is a travelogue show, Act I and, usually, most of Act II are composed of the host visiting other restaurants in the City of the Week. This is done to encourage travel to the City of the Week. Adam goes more in depth on the "travel" side on the show's companion web series, A Side Of City. Note that the correct name of the show is "Man v Food", and not "Man vs. Food". After three seasons, the show was retooled as Man v. Food Nation and ran for one additional season. In the retool, volunteers take on the challenges rather than Adam, as the large amounts of food and spice were beginning to to take their toll on his health. Adam has retired from the show, but has a new show called Best Sandwich in America, where he travels to various regions of the US to determine which of 30 sandwiches is the best in the country.

As of August 8, 2012, all of the regional champions have been declared, and the finale to determine the best sandwich aired on August 15th. The winner was the roast pork sandwich from Tommy DiNic's Beef and Pork from Philadelphia. Adam was supposed to have a second food related show, titled Man Finds Food as a Spiritual Successor to this series, but it was put on hold after he went on an instagram tirade against an anonymous user and ultimately ran for only one season. However, a second season was picked up. Rebranded Secret Eats with Adam Richman, the focus shifted from him finding secret specialties in the US to finding them around the world. Tropes in this show: Adorkable : Oh, Adam... Arch-Enemy - The ghost chili pepper to Adam. Referenced when Adam went to San Antonio and took on the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" burger challenge at Chunky's Burgers — this involved a 1/2 pound burger that contained ALL of the hot peppers of the world, from jalapeno to the ghost chili pepper that he had to eat in 25 minutes (with a 5 minute "afterburn" waiting period).

Up until that point, he had never won a spicy foods challenge containing the ghost chili pepper, and he was very close to giving up on the "Four Horsemen" challenge after just one bite, but once he took the second bite he was able to complete the burger. This was the very first time he defeated his greatest foe and he celebrated accordingly. Ascended Fanboy - Adam ends up coaching three members of the Harlem Globetrotters for a two pound spicy BBQ sandwich challenge. The ending of the Harlem episode of Man V. Food Nation had Adam receiving a one-of-a-kind #1 Harlem Globetrotters jersey after Adam presented three of its members the Man V. Food Nation belt that they won in their spicy challenge. Big Eater : Adam, even under normal circumstances. Regular exercise keeps his figure just north of average. Bittersweet Ending : The Ugly Burger challenge. Food technically wins as Adam couldn't finish 4 of the 1.5 pound burgers, but he finished enough to earn a 4 by 8 poster on the Wall of Fame. Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce : WILL be involved during the Spicy Challenges.

The broth in a ramen noodle soup challenge is so spicy, not even the owner, who cooked it for Adam, has ever tried it. The "Stupid Wings" challenge: In addition to the employees being instructed to actively discourage people from doing it, Adam was required to sign a waiver before starting. Then there was the sushi challenge which had qualifying rounds just to see if the challenger had any hope of being able to eat the actual challenge roll. At least one hot wings challenge and one BBQ sandwich had capsaicin extract as an ingredient. Capsaicin being the chemical that makes hot peppers hot, the extract is nothing more than a (forebodingly) dark liquid that has no taste. It's basically nothing more than pure, liquified pain in a bottle. The phall that required a gas mask to simply cook it comes to mind. Bragging Rights Reward : The prizes for the challenges are rarely greater than a photo on the wall and/or a t-shirt. Sometimes the meal is also free. One of Adam's more unusual rewards was a bumper sticker. On the other hand, there have been challenges that rewards Adam with a prize that displays to the world that he lost .

The Boise, Idaho challenge, involving a huge burger, milkshake, and chili cheese fries, had a guitar as a prize. The Las Vegas burrito challenge had a lifetime of unlimited rides on a nearby NASCAR-themed roller coaster as a prize component. Catch Phrase : "Today, in the battle of [challenge name] at [challenge location]... Today: Man/Food won!" While the above example is his actual catchphrase, Adam says "This is the one of the best _____(whatever food he's eating) I've ever eaten!" so frequently that it might as well be his catch phrase as well. Same goes for "This [food item] is so big, it has its own gravitational pull." On Man v. Food Nation, whenever that episode's challenger fails his/her attempt: "We salute the victorious food." Consolation World Record : When Adam failed to break the Men's world record in the "Don Juan Taco" challenge, Juan created a new Celebrity record category with Adam as the first record holder. Crouching Moron, Hidden Badass : You wouldn't know it by looking, but the show has documented quite a few people who look like they could simply not be able to pull off any of these challenges, yet they do.

An example of Truth in Television as many actual competitive eaters are not very big. Particularly Takeru Kobiyashi, who is a legend in the sport. Curbstomp Battle : Adam's first encounter with the "Suicide Wings." He took one bite, and had to stop. He later came back and won though. Keep in mind that the first attempt was performed before the series started. Also the "Fire in Your Hole" wing challenge (which featured the Ghost Chili as one of its ingredients) in Sarasota, FL. He only took two bites, but couldn't continue because the damn thing was that hot. It was Adam's only loss in spicy challenges. Determinator : During the Doughman relay in Durham, North Carolina, Adam twists his ankle while running in his part of the relay. He initially slows to a walk, but later continues running to the tag off the last leg of the race. His team placed 19th out of 59 overall, a respectable position. Diabolus ex Machina : Adam managed to finish off five giant milkshakes with in the set time, only to lose the challenge when he couldn't keep the shakes down.

He had ordered several different milkshakes, which he admitted was what did him in at the end. The challenge gets a Continuity Nod in a later one wherein he has to drink a 6-lb. shake and eat a 1-lb. sandwich, as he decides to just order a giant vanilla shake. Downer Ending : Food winning - especially when Adam falls just short. One that stands out is Memphis' "Sasquatch Burger", which was about the size of a spare tire. He got about halfway through it before throwing in the towel. The "Don Juan Taco" challenge: Adam can set a new record by eating 8 breakfast tacos and there's no time limit. He eats four with no problem, then decides to take a break, taking advantage of the unlimited time. But when he's ready to eat the fifth taco, he can't because he's still full. Realizing that it will be hours before he can finish, he throws in the towel because he doesn't want to take up anyone else's time. The Great Steak Challenge: Adam had to eat 74 ounces of Steak (5 different varieties) in under an hour.

Adam fell short by 2 bites, but the real downer was he ran out of time (he had enough room to eat the remaining meat). The "Southwestern Exposure" 12-egg omelet: Adam was able to defeat "West Coast Adam" by eating more of the 5 pound, pizza platter-sized feast, but lost the challenge by 2 bites. Adam earned redemption on a later episode, taking down an even larger omelette. Fast Food Nation : It has been noted that Adam Richman's gross-out fest portraying the very best and worst of American eating has succeeded in presenting a not very flattering picture of American eating habits outside the USA. The insane eating challenges, and even the standard portion sizes Adam explores in his tour of American food, have contributed to the (largely false but generally held) perception outside the USA that all Americans are waddling obese three-hundred-pound gutbuckets who habitually eat to excess. Food Porn : Invoked and parodied. Adam even pointed it out in one episode of Carnivore Chronicles. Freeze-Frame Bonus : During the "Kodiak Arrest" challenge, a list is shown of ingredients that comprise the challenge as well as the two segments shown prior.

Throughout the list are a few of Santa's reindeer. Getting Crap Past the Radar : During the "Manimal Challenge" Episode, Adam was having a field day with the name Futcher. Man V. Food Nation: "Shedhead". In one episode, which took place in Texas, Adam visits Round Rock, a city known for its doughnuts. He watches a male cook construct a huge cinnamon roll and makes a wink-wink reference to his "nice buns." Sometimes, Adam will engage in Lampshade Hanging when another person does this, by saying, "Hey, watch it, this is a family show." Harder Than Hard : Many of the challenges have a single-digit win total (with a few at no one). None of the contests Adam has faced have a win percentage of over 20%. New York's Curry challenge plays this trope straight and seemingly subverts it, over 100 people have won the challenge, but thousands have tried and failed. Hidden Depths : If you saw Adam outside of Man v. Food, you'd think he's the fun-loving guy who loves to take on food challenges. However, he IS a Yale graduate . Taken Up to Eleven on his knowledge of food.

Just watch him on his guest appearance as a judge on Iron Chef America. Still the same Adorkable guy, but he does know his food, high-end or not. Pungeon Master : Adam Race Against the Clock : Most challenges Adam goes up against are of this variety. Interestingly enough, most challenges he fails to are typically due to running out of time, instead of other factors. One challenge in particular involved a giant burger sold at a minor-league baseball park that had to be eaten between the seventh-inning stretch and the game's final out (between 12 and 15 outs, depending on if the home team needed to bat in the bottom of the ninth). This meant that Adam didn't know exactly how long he had to finish it since it was how quickly the outs were recorded that determined how much time he had, rather than a clock. He managed to finish it off only because the final batter fouled off an 0-2 pitch. Sand In My Eyes : Inverted when Adam tries some pasta made with three ghost peppers. He tries to play off his crying as having recently seen a sad movie. Schmuck Bait : The spicy challenges. Some have disclaimers warning challengers what a bad idea trying them is.

Self-Deprecating Humor Shaped Like Itself : Somewhat literally, in the Richmond, VA "Stupid Wing Challenge", the secret ingredient in the "Container of Poor Judgement" is the Stupid Wing sauce left over from all the batches made over the course of the sauce's first day, and left to marinate with the leftovers from each consecutive day afterwards. Shout-Out : In one challege when the crowd starts chanting "Half-way there!", Adam responds "and I'm livin' on a prayer. " Before his mystery challenge in Sarasota: "My challenge is a mystery... but sometimes—" * Glasses Pull * "—the mystery... is what makes it a challenge." YEEEEEAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH In the Baltimore episode, Adam wears a "Carcetti for Mayor" t-shirt in several scenes. Sophisticated as Hell : During San Francisco's "Kitchen Sink Challenge": Adam: In the words of William Shakespeare ; "This totally sucks." Special Guest : Bizarre Foods ' Andrew Zimmern appeared in the Minneapolis episode to introduce Adam to the "wonders" of lutefisk .

Syracuse University head men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim appeared in the Syracuse episode to help Adam sample some food at his favorite restaurant. When Phoenix restaurant owner of CoopersTown Alice Cooper appears, Adam responds by bowing and saying "We're not worthy!" . Also in Phoenix, Sam Moore of the soul and R&B duo "Sam & Dave" (best known for the song "Soul Man") appeared before Adam took his "Ultimate Sliders Challenge" at Chompie's Deli. In Atlanta, while stopping by Gladys Knight's soul food restaurant, the lady herself was in, and personally cooked up some chicken and waffles for Adam. In the "Don Shula 48-oz. Steak Challenge", the man himself appeared in Adam's training segment.

In Des Moines, during Adam's unsuccessful attempt at the Adam Emmeneckernote a former basketball player at the local Drake University, best known for being a three-year walk-onï¿½in other words, not on scholarshipï¿½who became the Missouri Valley Conference Player of the Year as a senior Challengeï¿½a gigantic pork tenderloin, bacon cheeseburger, beef brisket, and buffalo chicken sandwich with a one-pound order of fries on the sideï¿½Emmenecker himself stopped by to cheer Richman on. Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox appeared and jokingly called Yankee fan Adam a bum. He was not there specifically to be a special guest, just stopped by the restaurant for lunch. In a way, the New York episode where Adam did the "Suicide Six Wings" rematch having then- New York Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain giving him advice involving how to beat the challenge — "Basically, you wing it. " — is kind of a counterpoint to the Boston episode. Which would kind of give this an example of Fridge Brilliance here.

Well-known competitive eater and San Jose native Joey Chestnut participated in the Iguana's Taqueira's "BurritoZilla" challenge when Adam announced that he had a different challenge to cover and asked who amongst the crowd was going to participate in this challenge. Joey ended up beating the 5 pound challenge in 3 minutes and 10 seconds! A Man V. Food Nation episode had the Lo Cash Cowboys particapting in Nashville's undefeated "Big Roost Challenge". The challenge is still undefeated. A Man V. Food Nation episode filmed in Key West had Vanilla Ice talking about his enjoyment for the Blue Heaven's key lime pie. A Man V. Food Nation episode featured Jerry Sags, one half of the legendary tag team The Nasty Boys taking down a spicy ten wing challenge in Tampa, Fl. He had 30 minutes to complete the challenge + enduring 5 minutes of afterburn. He took the wings down in 6 minutes and completed the afterburn like a boss! A Man V. Food Nation episode had three members of the Harlem Globetrotters (Bull Bullard, Hammer Harrison, and "Slick" Willie Shaw) participating in Harlem's "Squealer Challenge".

For this episode, all three of the participating members have to beat the spicy-capsaicin extract BBQ two-pound challenge in 15 minutes and then endure a 5 minute waiting period, or else the challenge would count as a loss. Two of the Harlem Globetrotters finished with over a minute left to go, while the last one (Bull) finished it at the very last second. All three of them ended up succeeding the 5 minute waiting period, with two of the three enduring an extra minute's worth of pain since they had to wait for Bull to finish. Afterwords, they get honored with the Man V. Food Nation belt, while the Harlem Globetrotters end up honoring him with an honorary one-of-a-kind #1 Richman jersey for helping them out. Trademark Favorite Food : Every chance he gets, Adam gets a burger with bacon and bleu cheese. He also tends to like chili a lot. The Unreveal : In some of Adam's visits, before he takes the challenge, he participates in city-famous food debates such as the 'Ju(i)cy Lucy' in the Twin Cities.

After trying both foods, he stands in front of one of the restaurants, and says that his favorite is (cue the noisy truck). He pulls off a similar stunt with regards to the Coney Island hot dog between American and Lafayette. Up to Eleven : How insane can the non-challenge foods get? Let's see: the "Fried Chicken Eggs-Benedict"? Everything at the California State Fair (including a potato spiral with a hot dog in the middle, and a deep-fried three-Twinkie-on-a-stick)? Cinnamon rolls with their own gravitational pull? Blimpie's in Ann Arbor, Michigan has burger menu consisting of over a dozen different ingredients, of which three are used per burger. The local university calculated that there are over 2.1 BILLION possible burger combinations. The Texas-sized donut made at Round Rock Donuts. What do they use to cut those out of the dough? A bucket! Detroit's Mega Burger restaurant often requires the chefs to cook the burgers in a giant stew pot (Just to keep the shape), and the cooking process for the meat itself takes hours.

From the San Antonio episode, Lulu's Restaurant and Bakery had their chicken fried steak that was bigger than the plate it was served on and a 3-pound cinnamon roll that one frequent customer, not a thin wisp of a man, said would probably constitute four breakfasts for him and his wife. The second restaurant, Big Lou's Pizza, sold normal-sized pizzas but specialized in an encrmous 30-inch pizza that, when ordered as a supreme pizza, contained a plethora of toppings. Adam ate it with the entire Lujan family (the ones who owned Big Lou's), which added up to at least a dozen people. Adam visits a British-style fish and chip shop in Florida note Many Brits go to Florida as a holday destination: a British chippie would flourish here. To British viewers, even the standard portion is insanely large: we consider one piece of battered fried cod to be a sufficiency. It's our cuisine; we know what we're doing. But eight? On the same plate? Watch Man V. Food Season 4 Full Episodes Season 0 (28) Watch Man V. Food Season 4 Full Episodes Man v.

Food Nation is the name given to the fourth and final season of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food, a food reality television series. It premiered on June 1, 2011. A preview episode, "The Quest Begins", aired on May 25, 2011. In this show, host Adam Richman travels to cities around the U.S. to try the signature food dishes of their local eateries. Unlike the previous three seasons of Man... MORE Man v. Food Nation is the name given to the fourth and final season of the Travel Channel's Man v. Food, a food reality television series. It premiered on June 1, 2011. A preview episode, "The Quest Begins", aired on May 25, 2011. In this show, host Adam Richman travels to cities around the U.S. to try the signature food dishes of their local eateries. Unlike the previous three seasons of Man v.

Food, where he himself took on a food challenge at a local restaurant, in this season, Richman recruits residents of the city he visits to take on a food challenge, while he serves as their coach by giving them tips and advice on how to beat their challenges, using the skills he learned previously from his own food challenges. The final tally for the season was 11 wins for Man and 16 wins for Food. This was the first and only season to start with Food winning the challenge. It is also the only season in which Food scored more victories than Man. With Richman announcing his retirement from competitive eating on January 27, 2012, Man v. Food Nation would end up being the final season of Man v. Food. LESS Man v. Food Nation : Shows : TravelChannel.com One of the restaurant's signature dishes -- the Penguin Fried Pickles. 960 1280 One of the restaurant's signature dishes -- the Penguin Fried Pickles. Penguin Double Pounder Penguin Double Pounder The signature burger the Penguin Double Pounder -- a 4-tier cheeseburger packed with fried pickles and melted pimento cheese.

960 1280 The signature burger the Penguin Double Pounder -- a 4-tier cheeseburger packed with fried pickles and melted pimento cheese. Adam Richman and customers at the Penguin Drive-In Adam Richman and customers at the Penguin Drive-In Adam poses with customers Erica and Katherine who are about to take on the Penguin Double Pounder. 960 1280 Adam poses with customers Erica and Katherine who are about to take on the Penguin Double Pounder. Adam Richman and Prince Chicken Coop customer Brett Wisr Adam Richman and Prince Chicken Coop customer Brett Wisr Adam takes time to pose with customer Brett Wisr at Price's Chicken Coop. 960 1280 Adam takes time to pose with customer Brett Wisr at Price's Chicken Coop. Chefs at Prince's Chicken Coop Chefs at Prince's Chicken Coop Known for their fried chicken, the Price's Chicken Coop chefs fry every part of the chicken including the livers and gizzards. 960 1280 Known for their fried chicken, the Price's Chicken Coop chefs fry every part of the chicken including the livers and gizzards.

Price's Chicken Coop Price's Chicken Coop The Price's Chicken Coop staff prepare the food for take out. There are no tables at this restaurant! 960 1280 The Price's Chicken Coop staff prepare the food for take out. There are no tables at this restaurant! Jackalope Jacks Restaurant and Bar Jackalope Jacks Restaurant and Bar Jackalope Jacks Restaurant and Bar opens up early and stays open late. It's known as a great neighborhood hangout. 960 1280 Jackalope Jacks Restaurant and Bar opens up early and stays open late. It's known as a great neighborhood hangout. Jackalope Jacks hosts nightly events including karaoke, trivia and comedy nights. 960 1280 Jackalope Jacks hosts nightly events including karaoke, trivia and comedy nights. food at Jackalope Jacks food at Jackalope Jacks From cheeseburgers topped with fried pickles and tater tots to sandwiches and wraps, Jackalope Jacks has great eats.

960 1280 From cheeseburgers topped with fried pickles and tater tots to sandwiches and wraps, Jackalope Jacks has great eats. Big Eats Challenge Big Eats Challenge The Big Eats Challenge: 25 pulled pork sliders and a heaping mound of French fries adding up to 5 pounds! 960 1280 The Big Eats Challenge: 25 pulled pork sliders and a heaping mound of French fries adding up to 5 pounds! Challenger John Ahlert Challenger John Ahlert John Ahlert attempts the Big Eats Challenge at Jackalope Jacks. The prize of a year of free food is very valuable to a college student. 960 1280 John Ahlert attempts the Big Eats Challenge at Jackalope Jacks. The prize of a year of free food is very valuable to a college student. Adam Richman in Jackson Mississippi Adam Richman in Jackson Mississippi Adam heads to Jackson, MS, to get a true taste of Southern eats. 960 1280 Adam heads to Jackson, MS, to get a true taste of Southern eats.

Chimneyville Smokehouse in Jackson Mississippi Chimneyville Smokehouse in Jackson Mississippi Adam's first stop is the Chimneyville Smokehouse, an old train depot in the heart of Jackson that serves up some smokin’ good flavors. 960 1280 Adam's first stop is the Chimneyville Smokehouse, an old train depot in the heart of Jackson that serves up some smokin’ good flavors. Adam Richman and Logan and Will Barber at Chimneyville Smokehouse Adam Richman and Logan and Will Barber at Chimneyville Smokehouse Adam asks customers Logan and Will Barber for their reviews of the food at Chimneyville Smokehouse. 960 1280 Adam asks customers Logan and Will Barber for their reviews of the food at Chimneyville Smokehouse. Chefs at Chimneyville Smokehouse in Jackson Mississippi Chefs at Chimneyville Smokehouse in Jackson Mississippi The chefs at Chimneyville Smokehouse work hard to prepare BBQ and sides for the customers. 960 1280 The chefs at Chimneyville Smokehouse work hard to prepare BBQ and sides for the customers.

food from the Chimneyville Smokehouse food from the Chimneyville Smokehouse The Chimneyville Smokehouse is known for its hickory-smoked brisket and ribs. 960 1280 The Chimneyville Smokehouse is known for its hickory-smoked brisket and ribs. Adam Richman and chef Diann Alford Adam Richman and chef Diann Alford The next stop on Adam's Mississippi adventure is Two Sisters' Kitchen where chef Diann Alford fills Adam in on the restaurant's famous crispy fried chicken. 960 1280 The next stop on Adam's Mississippi adventure is Two Sisters' Kitchen where chef Diann Alford fills Adam in on the restaurant's famous crispy fried chicken. Two Sisters Kitchen dish Two Sisters Kitchen dish The all-you-can-eat buffet lets customers pile on the country fried steak, mashed potatoes, creamy mac 'n’ cheese and the restaurant's famous crispy fried chicken. 960 1280 The all-you-can-eat buffet lets customers pile on the country fried steak, mashed potatoes, creamy mac 'n’ cheese and the restaurant's famous crispy fried chicken.

Adam Richman and Chef Harold from Hal and Mal's Adam Richman and Chef Harold from Hal and Mal's Adam stops by Hal & Mal's to get a lesson from Chef Harold on how to create the perfect catfish po' boy. 960 1280 Adam stops by Hal & Mal's to get a lesson from Chef Harold on how to create the perfect catfish po' boy. Hal and Mal's catfish po' boy Hal and Mal's catfish po' boy A close-up look at the finished product. Yummy! 960 1280 A close-up look at the finished product. Yummy! Burger and Blues in Jackson Mississippi Burger and Blues in Jackson Mississippi Adam's last stop is Burgers & Blues so he can coach Garrett Willingham in the Whammy Challenge. 960 1280 Adam's last stop is Burgers & Blues so he can coach Garrett Willingham in the Whammy Challenge. Adam Richman and Chef Pierre Jackson Adam Richman and Chef Pierre Jackson Adam meets with chef Pierre Jackson to get the dish on Burgers & Blues. 960 1280 Adam meets with chef Pierre Jackson to get the dish on Burgers & Blues.

Don't the Burgers & Blues burgers look delicious? We want a bite right now! 960 1280 Don't the Burgers & Blues burgers look delicious? We want a bite right now! Chefs at Burgers and Blues Chefs at Burgers and Blues Chef Pierre runs a tight ship so that the team can get out all the orders at Burgers & Blues. 960 1280 Chef Pierre runs a tight ship so that the team can get out all the orders at Burgers & Blues. The Whammy Challenge at Burgers & Blues The Whammy Challenge at Burgers & Blues The Whammy Challenge: a triple-stacked burger surrounded by a pound of fries and a root beer float. 960 1280 The Whammy Challenge: a triple-stacked burger surrounded by a pound of fries and a root beer float. challenger Garrett Willingham and the Whammy challenge challenger Garrett Willingham and the Whammy challenge Challenger Garrett Willingham prepares himself -- mentally and physically -- to take on the Whammy Challenge. Will he be successful? Tune in and see!

960 1280 Challenger Garrett Willingham prepares himself -- mentally and physically -- to take on the Whammy Challenge. Will he be successful? Tune in and see! Adam Richman and UNC ladies Adam Richman and UNC ladies City: Chapel Hill Adam visits the Tri-Triangle area where he chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue and a hot dog eating challenge. Adam also hangs out with the UNC ladies at Time Out Chicken. 960 1280 City: Chapel Hill Adam visits the Tri-Triangle area where he chows down on chicken biscuit sandwiches, a whole-hog barbecue and a hot dog eating challenge. Adam also hangs out with the UNC ladies at Time Out Chicken. Adam Richman and Chef Karthik Kumar Adam Richman and Chef Karthik Kumar City: New York City Adam sinks his teeth into a 1-lb. sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House. Chef Karthik Kumar from the Brick Lane Curry House explains his cooking methods to Adam.

960 1280 City: New York City Adam sinks his teeth into a 1-lb. sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, savors soul food at Sylvia's and tackles the hottest curry in the country at Brick Lane Curry House. Chef Karthik Kumar from the Brick Lane Curry House explains his cooking methods to Adam. Frank Murray Adam Richman and Sweet P's BBQ owner Chris Ford Adam Richman and Sweet P's BBQ owner Chris Ford City: Knoxville Adam takes on the Gigante Burrito Challenge at Sweet P's BBQ. He and owner Chris Ford pose for a pre-challenge pic. 960 1280 City: Knoxville Adam takes on the Gigante Burrito Challenge at Sweet P's BBQ. He and owner Chris Ford pose for a pre-challenge pic. Adam Richman eating at Quaker Steak and Lube Adam Richman eating at Quaker Steak and Lube City: Pittsburgh Adam grabs a mouthwatering sandwich from the famed Primanti Brothers and takes on the scorching Atomic Hot Wings Challenge. Watch him plow his way through the hot wings at Quaker Steak & Lube.

960 1280 City: Pittsburgh Adam grabs a mouthwatering sandwich from the famed Primanti Brothers and takes on the scorching Atomic Hot Wings Challenge. Watch him plow his way through the hot wings at Quaker Steak & Lube. Adam Richman and Arizona State University baseball players Adam Richman and Arizona State University baseball players City: Phoenix Adam makes pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's. He also makes time to visit with the baseball team at Arizona State University. 960 1280 City: Phoenix Adam makes pit stops at Los Reyes de la Torta and Alice Cooperstown, before taking on the Ultimate Slider Challenge at Chompie's. He also makes time to visit with the baseball team at Arizona State University. Adam in a Indy racecar. Adam in a Indy racecar. City: Indianapolis Adam visits the home of racing's legendary Indy 500 and some of the best food at the crossroads of America. His challenge? The Big Ugly Burger Challenge at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream.

960 1280 City: Indianapolis Adam visits the home of racing's legendary Indy 500 and some of the best food at the crossroads of America. His challenge? The Big Ugly Burger Challenge at Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream. Adam Richman and Dennis Maher Adam Richman and Dennis Maher City: Kansas City Adam travels to the barbecue capital of America for the Ultimate Destroyer Challenge at Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que. This massive barbecue sandwich weighs in at 6-lbs. He also makes a stop at Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor to meet some of the customers. 960 1280 City: Kansas City Adam travels to the barbecue capital of America for the Ultimate Destroyer Challenge at Papa Bob's Bar-B-Que. This massive barbecue sandwich weighs in at 6-lbs. He also makes a stop at Stroud's Oak Ridge Manor to meet some of the customers. City: Ann Arbor Adam has stacked burgers and some of the best deli sandwiches in the state. Then he tackles the 5-lb. Mount Nacheesmo Challenge at Tio's Mexican Cafe. Before that, he jokes with customers at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger.

960 1280 City: Ann Arbor Adam has stacked burgers and some of the best deli sandwiches in the state. Then he tackles the 5-lb. Mount Nacheesmo Challenge at Tio's Mexican Cafe. Before that, he jokes with customers at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger. Adam Richman with the Ohio State mascot Adam Richman with the Ohio State mascot City: Columbus Adam tailgates with Buckeye fans, clowns around with the Ohio State mascot, chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house, and tackles the a 2 1/2-lb. Dagwood Challenge. 960 1280 City: Columbus Adam tailgates with Buckeye fans, clowns around with the Ohio State mascot, chows down at a legendary burger joint, feasts at a historic sausage house, and tackles the a 2 1/2-lb. Dagwood Challenge. Adam Richman and the Man v Food Ladies Adam Richman and the Man v Food Ladies City: Atlanta Adam heads down south to eat chicken and waffles with soul legend Gladys Knight and tackles the 11-lb. Carnivore Pizza Challenge.

960 1280 City: Atlanta Adam heads down south to eat chicken and waffles with soul legend Gladys Knight and tackles the 11-lb. Carnivore Pizza Challenge. Adam eating BBQ City: Austin Adam tries Texas-sized donuts, authentic Hill Country barbecue, and a near-impossible breakfast taco challenge. What better place for meat than Salt Lake BBQ. 960 1280 City: Austin Adam tries Texas-sized donuts, authentic Hill Country barbecue, and a near-impossible breakfast taco challenge. What better place for meat than Salt Lake BBQ. Adam Richman in the Boston Harbor Adam Richman in the Boston Harbor City: Boston Adam heads to Beantown where he'll enjoy a traditional New England clambake and partake in a spicy feast from Hell. Then he faces off with a local Bostonian on a 12-lb. hamburger challenge. 960 1280 City: Boston Adam heads to Beantown where he'll enjoy a traditional New England clambake and partake in a spicy feast from Hell. Then he faces off with a local Bostonian on a 12-lb. hamburger challenge.

Adam Richman in Syracuse City: Syracuse Adam visits a biker-centric BBQ joint called Dinosaur Bar-B-Q for the ultimate BBQ combo. Next up is local institution, Heid's of Liverpool. Finally, Adam takes on the Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard --- a massive breakfast scramble weighing in at over 6-lbs.! 960 1280 City: Syracuse Adam visits a biker-centric BBQ joint called Dinosaur Bar-B-Q for the ultimate BBQ combo. Next up is local institution, Heid's of Liverpool. Finally, Adam takes on the Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard --- a massive breakfast scramble weighing in at over 6-lbs.! Adam Richman in San Diego Adam Richman in San Diego City: San Diego Adam has a massive surf-and-turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Café. 960 1280 City: San Diego Adam has a massive surf-and-turf burrito, tender tri-tip barbecue and the legendary Ironman Challenge at the Broken Yolk Café.

Adam Richman in Philly City: Philadelphia Adam visits the city for a mouthwatering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke's. 960 1280 City: Philadelphia Adam visits the city for a mouthwatering Italian roast pork sandwich, a massive ice cream concoction known as Mt. Vesuvius and the Ultimate Cheesesteak Challenge at Tony Luke's. Adam Richman in LA City: Los Angeles Adam tours the downtown part of the city and visits the home of the French-dipped sandwich at Philippe. He then comes face-to-face with the Special Number 2, a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies. 960 1280 City: Los Angeles Adam tours the downtown part of the city and visits the home of the French-dipped sandwich at Philippe. He then comes face-to-face with the Special Number 2, a spicy Ramen made with 10 different chilies. Adam Richman at Rutgers City: New Brunswick Adam takes on massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, a 2-lb. Stromboli and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at R.U.

Hungry grease truck. He discusses the dishes with a Rutgers student. 960 1280 City: New Brunswick Adam takes on massive triple-decker deli sandwiches, a 2-lb. Stromboli and the legendary Fat Sandwich Challenge at R.U. Hungry grease truck. He discusses the dishes with a Rutgers student. Adam Richman in Salt Lake City Adam Richman in Salt Lake City City: Salt Lake City Adam heads west for a pastrami-topped cheeseburger, a Belgian sausage sandwich and the spicy Hellfire Challenge at Kobe Sushi. Adam gets the scoop from customers at Bruges Waffles & Frites. 960 1280 City: Salt Lake City Adam heads west for a pastrami-topped cheeseburger, a Belgian sausage sandwich and the spicy Hellfire Challenge at Kobe Sushi. Adam gets the scoop from customers at Bruges Waffles & Frites. Adam Richman in Durham. City: Durham Adam gets a taste of the city's best barbeque and burgers. He demonstrates the messy goodness of the Wimpy's burger. 960 1280 City: Durham Adam gets a taste of the city's best barbeque and burgers.

He demonstrates the messy goodness of the Wimpy's burger.

Question: What is the name of the presenter/food eater in the US television series ‘Man v. Food’?
Answer: Adam Richman