Is it Man v Food or Man v Bologna?
For the past decade we have become familiar with the faces featured above. George& Rich Shea the founders and masterminds behind the
International federation of competitive eating also known as Major League Eating. The majority of eaters that comprise the IFOCE know very
little about them or what makes their head tick. Known fact that both are ivy league grads. Columbia perhaps? One or both majored in
English Lit. They are both devoted family men. I met George's wife and son several years ago. Very gracious. RIch has a 5yr old born on
March 22 same day as mine. From day 1 they came across as seasoned broadcasters. Did they go to school for this or was it a god given
talent similar to my singing exploits? I can tell you this, very few have succeeded in catching them at their most vulnerable. Only the
ignorant will email or call with questions such as "What do you think of so and so eater"? "Do you know if so and so is showing up at this
event" ? "Do you think you can cover my travel expenses for the contest'? . These are questions only a rookie would ask and questions
that will never ever warrant a response from the director of marketing or the Sheas themselves. . The Sheas are very bright and very clever.
They know when i or anyone else is playing mindgames with them, for they will come right back and checkmate most of the time but not all
of the time. Unlike the naive who have no idea that im fu--- with them, the Sheas are pretty much on the ball when it comes to that. But once
in awhile i can catch them offguard. For instance a few years ago Dale Boone got tossed from the IFOCE for competing in a non sanctioned
dumpling contest. I had first hand info on his removal and the next day i emailed Rich Shea regarding Boone. . In a situation of that
magnitude he would normally pass on responding but i managed to catch him at his most vulnerable or maybe my timing was picture perfect.
He responded back " I cant believe he would throw it all away for a dumpling contest" . They hate rumors, they hate gossip especially when
it applies to them. Five years ago i had an inside that a retired eater had sent a few nasty (not foul language) email's to George and the IFOCE
questioning some of their motives . These email's were fwd to me and this individual claimed that the Sheas and or Nancy Goldstein did not
respond back. I figured i would have a little fun with this and promptly emailed George saluting his accomplishments by saying that IFOCE
members past or present should be grateful for all you guys have done for them which includes free food & free publicity. In addition it
would be nice if they refrain from the negative and dwell on the positive Apparently this must have struck a nerve for the next thing you
know this retired individual who was being virtually ignored by the IFOCE finally receives a response either from Nancy Goldstein or
George himself " In the future i would appreciate you refrain from your nasty email's for if you have nothing nice to say, i would appreciate if
you just don't say anything" . I can tell you for a fact that it is not a good idea to attempt patronizing or snow jobbing George Shea when
his brother is nearby. I tried it once and was referred to as an ass kisser by brother Rich while George ate it up "flattery will get you
everywhere" . To be honest even though i know the Sheas for nearly 13 yrs i also fall into the majority that know very little about them. I
think they prefer things that way. However they would be more than happy to find out about you if you are dumb enough to supply them with
that info. Now i say that in jest for any info passed on would more than likely be used solely for the next media project. It was certainly
displayed with my approval for a DVD entitled MLE Rivalries in 2006 which turned out to be a netflix rental bust . The allegations and rumors
that have been brought to my attention concerning the Sheas from other IFOCE members would make your head spin. Some liken them to a
pair of shrewd used car or shoe store salesmen. Some liken then to summer day camp counselors for hassidic organizations. Others have
told me they would have made great telemarketers back in the 80's convincing apprehensive senior citizens or small business to
purchase cattle, office supplies, life insurance, advertising space etc. In other words "Have i got a deal for you". The competitive eating
rumors as to whom the Sheas are linked to would make your head spin even further. Some swear that they funded my website, Others swear
that they are the sole editors and administrator of eatfeats.com Some even go as far as claiming that the chapman tirade prior to the Bens
Matzoth ball finals in 2004 was staged by them and aice was conceived and funded by the Sheas using chapman as their puppet emcee for
publicity purposes. It has been firmly established that their bread and butter is commercial real estate sales but is it competitive eating in
which they draw their primary source of income? The question on everyone's mind for the longest is how much gelt do they pull in for each
event? Its obvious they make a bundle on Nathans we all know that. Send them an email with that very same question. As Robert Conrad
once said "Go ahead i dare you? I swear on my mother i will pay you $500 on the spot if you get a real response. If by chance you do get some
sort of response it would be as genuine as the John Lennon movie "Imagine" when several teens spot John& Yoko walking in the park and
ask him "Hey John when are the Beatles getting back together"? John replies "Tomorrow" Which brings us to Man vs Food . Just the other
day George and Rich Shea appeared as color commentators for a live broadcast of Man vs Food in Miami. For nearly two seasons they
remained inconspicuous as far as the show was concerned However when several members of the IFOCE such as Joey Chestnut, Tim Janus
& Crazy Legs Conti appeared on the show in separate episodes, it raised a few eyebrows. There was also consistent if not persistent hype of
Man vs Food on eatfeats.com. Then comes the shocker of all shockers. Rich & George Shea clad in yellow sportjackets a la Howard Cosell
hosting a live episode of Man vs Food. The real giveaway was the 4yr old comparison Eats of Strength Man vs Bologna. I auditioned for
Adam Richmans part several years ago. So did other competitive eaters. Why take a batch twice? Pro eaters and eats of strength obviously
did not work so lets try some Joe shmo off the street with a decent appetite and some experience in front of the camera and go from
there. Formula seemed to have worked. Question being Are the Sheas the mastermind behind Man vs Food since its inception or did they
jump on the bandwagon after it became successful during Season 2.? All i know is watching George Shea age somewhat from a NATHANS
1997 QUALIFIER to the present was somewhat startling but he still hasn't lost the luster and vibrance which puts him a plateau which
distinguishes him from any emcee that has taken centerstage . In referring to the Shula Steak Adam Richman is about to embark on " Rich
notice the patented diamond sear marks on the steak that chef moran has been working on". George Shea comes up with another one of his
leftfield comments " RIch i divide the world into two categories. Flossers and non flossers. I talked to a Adam earlier and he tells me he is an
avid flosser. And then of course the anti climactic finish focusing on Adam Richman's final two exaggerated bites cheered on by fans and the
dramatic yet over exuberant George Shea. So who actually produces Man vs Food? or is it Man vs Mind . That and other questions need to
be addressed sometime in the near future. One thing is for sure. Page 6 did not originate from Beautifulbrian.com. The real gossip
throughout the years have taken place in the confines of the 4th floor on W 25th st in NYC. And the only ones privy to that info are Ryan
Nerz , Dave Baer , Nancy Goldstein, Kate Westfall , Mike Castellano and of course the infamous Shea bros . Maybe just maybe it might
surface in print but be prepared to pay mucho megabucks for Pay Per Sentence. For now you will just have to accept Man vs Mind.
International federation of competitive eating also known as Major League Eating. The majority of eaters that comprise the IFOCE know very
little about them or what makes their head tick. Known fact that both are ivy league grads. Columbia perhaps? One or both majored in
English Lit. They are both devoted family men. I met George's wife and son several years ago. Very gracious. RIch has a 5yr old born on
March 22 same day as mine. From day 1 they came across as seasoned broadcasters. Did they go to school for this or was it a god given
talent similar to my singing exploits? I can tell you this, very few have succeeded in catching them at their most vulnerable. Only the
ignorant will email or call with questions such as "What do you think of so and so eater"? "Do you know if so and so is showing up at this
event" ? "Do you think you can cover my travel expenses for the contest'? . These are questions only a rookie would ask and questions
that will never ever warrant a response from the director of marketing or the Sheas themselves. . The Sheas are very bright and very clever.
They know when i or anyone else is playing mindgames with them, for they will come right back and checkmate most of the time but not all
of the time. Unlike the naive who have no idea that im fu--- with them, the Sheas are pretty much on the ball when it comes to that. But once
in awhile i can catch them offguard. For instance a few years ago Dale Boone got tossed from the IFOCE for competing in a non sanctioned
dumpling contest. I had first hand info on his removal and the next day i emailed Rich Shea regarding Boone. . In a situation of that
magnitude he would normally pass on responding but i managed to catch him at his most vulnerable or maybe my timing was picture perfect.
He responded back " I cant believe he would throw it all away for a dumpling contest" . They hate rumors, they hate gossip especially when
it applies to them. Five years ago i had an inside that a retired eater had sent a few nasty (not foul language) email's to George and the IFOCE
questioning some of their motives . These email's were fwd to me and this individual claimed that the Sheas and or Nancy Goldstein did not
respond back. I figured i would have a little fun with this and promptly emailed George saluting his accomplishments by saying that IFOCE
members past or present should be grateful for all you guys have done for them which includes free food & free publicity. In addition it
would be nice if they refrain from the negative and dwell on the positive Apparently this must have struck a nerve for the next thing you
know this retired individual who was being virtually ignored by the IFOCE finally receives a response either from Nancy Goldstein or
George himself " In the future i would appreciate you refrain from your nasty email's for if you have nothing nice to say, i would appreciate if
you just don't say anything" . I can tell you for a fact that it is not a good idea to attempt patronizing or snow jobbing George Shea when
his brother is nearby. I tried it once and was referred to as an ass kisser by brother Rich while George ate it up "flattery will get you
everywhere" . To be honest even though i know the Sheas for nearly 13 yrs i also fall into the majority that know very little about them. I
think they prefer things that way. However they would be more than happy to find out about you if you are dumb enough to supply them with
that info. Now i say that in jest for any info passed on would more than likely be used solely for the next media project. It was certainly
displayed with my approval for a DVD entitled MLE Rivalries in 2006 which turned out to be a netflix rental bust . The allegations and rumors
that have been brought to my attention concerning the Sheas from other IFOCE members would make your head spin. Some liken them to a
pair of shrewd used car or shoe store salesmen. Some liken then to summer day camp counselors for hassidic organizations. Others have
told me they would have made great telemarketers back in the 80's convincing apprehensive senior citizens or small business to
purchase cattle, office supplies, life insurance, advertising space etc. In other words "Have i got a deal for you". The competitive eating
rumors as to whom the Sheas are linked to would make your head spin even further. Some swear that they funded my website, Others swear
that they are the sole editors and administrator of eatfeats.com Some even go as far as claiming that the chapman tirade prior to the Bens
Matzoth ball finals in 2004 was staged by them and aice was conceived and funded by the Sheas using chapman as their puppet emcee for
publicity purposes. It has been firmly established that their bread and butter is commercial real estate sales but is it competitive eating in
which they draw their primary source of income? The question on everyone's mind for the longest is how much gelt do they pull in for each
event? Its obvious they make a bundle on Nathans we all know that. Send them an email with that very same question. As Robert Conrad
once said "Go ahead i dare you? I swear on my mother i will pay you $500 on the spot if you get a real response. If by chance you do get some
sort of response it would be as genuine as the John Lennon movie "Imagine" when several teens spot John& Yoko walking in the park and
ask him "Hey John when are the Beatles getting back together"? John replies "Tomorrow" Which brings us to Man vs Food . Just the other
day George and Rich Shea appeared as color commentators for a live broadcast of Man vs Food in Miami. For nearly two seasons they
remained inconspicuous as far as the show was concerned However when several members of the IFOCE such as Joey Chestnut, Tim Janus
& Crazy Legs Conti appeared on the show in separate episodes, it raised a few eyebrows. There was also consistent if not persistent hype of
Man vs Food on eatfeats.com. Then comes the shocker of all shockers. Rich & George Shea clad in yellow sportjackets a la Howard Cosell
hosting a live episode of Man vs Food. The real giveaway was the 4yr old comparison Eats of Strength Man vs Bologna. I auditioned for
Adam Richmans part several years ago. So did other competitive eaters. Why take a batch twice? Pro eaters and eats of strength obviously
did not work so lets try some Joe shmo off the street with a decent appetite and some experience in front of the camera and go from
there. Formula seemed to have worked. Question being Are the Sheas the mastermind behind Man vs Food since its inception or did they
jump on the bandwagon after it became successful during Season 2.? All i know is watching George Shea age somewhat from a NATHANS
1997 QUALIFIER to the present was somewhat startling but he still hasn't lost the luster and vibrance which puts him a plateau which
distinguishes him from any emcee that has taken centerstage . In referring to the Shula Steak Adam Richman is about to embark on " Rich
notice the patented diamond sear marks on the steak that chef moran has been working on". George Shea comes up with another one of his
leftfield comments " RIch i divide the world into two categories. Flossers and non flossers. I talked to a Adam earlier and he tells me he is an
avid flosser. And then of course the anti climactic finish focusing on Adam Richman's final two exaggerated bites cheered on by fans and the
dramatic yet over exuberant George Shea. So who actually produces Man vs Food? or is it Man vs Mind . That and other questions need to
be addressed sometime in the near future. One thing is for sure. Page 6 did not originate from Beautifulbrian.com. The real gossip
throughout the years have taken place in the confines of the 4th floor on W 25th st in NYC. And the only ones privy to that info are Ryan
Nerz , Dave Baer , Nancy Goldstein, Kate Westfall , Mike Castellano and of course the infamous Shea bros . Maybe just maybe it might
surface in print but be prepared to pay mucho megabucks for Pay Per Sentence. For now you will just have to accept Man vs Mind.
