Episodes

  • Episode 2: Pre-Fight and the Prop

    Episode 2: Pre-Fight and the Prop
    Jul 27 2024
    In this episode of the "You Can't Make This Shit Up" podcast, Ben recounts an unusual brawl that broke out at a High League promotional event in Poland. The main contenders, World Champion pro boxer Ewa Brodnicka and MMA fighter Aniela Bogusz, ignited the drama even before stepping into the ring with Brodnicka provocatively presenting a black dildo to Bogusz. A verbal and physical altercation ensued, tarnishing the traditional pre-fight stand-off. The unexpected continued as Brodnicka, making her MMA debut and considered the certain winner, lost to the underdog Bogusz. Both fighters took to Instagram post-bout, with Bogusz celebrating her victory, while Brodnicka thanked her supporters and revealed she'd been battling a broken leg in the lead-up to the fight. Ben closed with reflections on the bizarre incident and a message of good mental health to the listeners.
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    3 mins
  • Episode 1: A Case Study of the Intestines of Joey Chestnut

    Episode 1: A Case Study of the Intestines of Joey Chestnut
    Jul 27 2024
    On this episode of the You Can't Make This Shit Up podcast, Ben delves into the unusual world of competitive eating and the renowned figure in this field, Joey Chestnut. Known for setting and breaking records in various categories of food, Chestnut's exploits include a diverse array of dishes, from hot dogs to mutton sandwiches to pizza to chocolate-covered brain tacos. Despite controversies like being banned from this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest due to a sponsorship conflict, Chestnut's insatiable hunger for culinary challenges carries on. The podcast explores Chestnut's many world records, his unique diet, and how his commitment to this unconventional sport defines him as an athlete.
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    • Joey Chestnut | Major League Eating - IFOCE
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    3 mins