Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We take you behind the spectacle, the swagger, and the stomach-stretching madness of one of New York City’s most legendary traditions — Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Meet the ringmaster who transformed it into a global phenomenon, George Shea, and go one-on-one with the sport’s biggest stars: the thunderous Eric “Badlands” Booker, the eccentric icon Crazy Legs Conti, and the unstoppable world champion Miki Sudo. Get ready for big personalities, even bigger appetites, and a whole lot of heart.
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Guest List:
Eric Badlands Booker Competitive Eater / Rapper
Crazy Legs Conti Competitive Eater
Janine Crosby Nathan’s Contest Fan
Eric Haddad Coney Island Beach Shop
Gorilla Nems Rapper
Matthew Sarrel Ruby’s Bar & Grill
George Shea Contest Emcee / Founder “Major League Eating”, Nathan’s
Miki Sudo Female World Record Holder, Nathan’s
First aired: June 26, 2026.
“A Slice of New York” now in its third season, continues to capture the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the everyday places where New Yorkers live, work, and create. Through candid conversations, often on-location, Mike shines a light on the stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood…highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.
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We take you behind the spectacle, the swagger, and the stomach-stretching madness of one of New York City’s most legendary traditions — Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. Meet the ringmaster who transformed it into a global phenomenon, George Shea, and go one-on-one with the sport’s biggest stars: the thunderous Eric “Badlands” Booker, the eccentric icon Crazy Legs Conti, and the unstoppable world champion Miki Sudo. Get ready for big personalities, even bigger appetites, and a whole lot of heart.
Follow CUNY TV:
Facebook: facebook.com/CUNYTV
Twitter: twitter.com/cunytv
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LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/cunytv
Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guest List:
Eric Badlands Booker Competitive Eater / Rapper
Crazy Legs Conti Competitive Eater
Janine Crosby Nathan’s Contest Fan
Eric Haddad Coney Island Beach Shop
Gorilla Nems Rapper
Matthew Sarrel Ruby’s Bar & Grill
George Shea Contest Emcee / Founder “Major League Eating”, Nathan’s
Miki Sudo Female World Record Holder, Nathan’s
First aired: June 26, 2026.
“A Slice of New York” now in its third season, continues to capture the heartbeat of the city that never sleeps. Host Mike Gilliam takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the everyday places where New Yorkers live, work, and create. Through candid conversations, often on-location, Mike shines a light on the stories people want to see…both on TV and in their neighborhood…highlighting the human experience that makes up the great fabric of New York City.
Watch more A Slice of New York at https://tv.cuny.edu/homepage/show/asl...
A Slice of New York's playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRqOW3sjwjhMjTMfY39ITKFR_7YyLzPxF
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
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