The episode starts on a somber note. JD and Raven reflect on the passing of Ozzy Osbourne...

Then we recap the podcast remote! JD and Raven explored Tuckaway Golf Club in Crete. TFADB sponsored a hole to benefit the Steger Women's Auxiliary #521 in addition to Mission 22 which creates programs that meet veterans and their families where they are, before a crisis point, in the midst of struggle, and throughout the long road of recovery… We also partied at the hole we sponsored and breathalyzed some college ages kids to see who was the most wasted. Special thanks to Dal Santo's Sausage & Catering for the amazing food once the beer munchies hit.

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The simplest and purist of sports is returning to Chicago…. With Nathan’s Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest just days away, we sit down with professional eater Patrick “Deep Dish” Bertoletti to discuss defending his title and the return of Joey Chestnut.

Patrick lets us know how to get over the mental edge that comes with training to beat his previous record of 58 hot dogs from last year. He tells us how the heat during showtime can affect how many glizzys go down. He also lets us know the most unique thing that he’s eaten…. and regretted. Patrick shares what he’s learned about himself through eating contests and how setting goals can lead to great things like discovering new recipes.

There’s a “No Swimwear!” clause in the Nathan’s contest rule book because of Patrick, so we took time to explore loopholes…. Some tearaway pants are going to be needed for this one.

Patrick’s “Deep Dish” Recipes

Seasoned Chips

• Lawry’s season
• white sugar
• MSG

mix salts and msg together, sprinkle on your favorite chips and enjoy.

Patrick’s Chili Crunch Hotdogs

• Fry the glizzy in mild chili crunch
• fry the buns in the same mix
• Apply Kewpie mayonnaise
• Add some green onions for color

As the show winds down, we ask how long it takes for the body to recover following a hot dog eating contest and what’s the first thing Patrick plans to eat after an eating contest? Tune in!

Get social with Patrick
YouTube: @patbertoletti

Instagram: @deepdisheats

TikTok: deep.dish.eats

Disclaimer… sorta, but not really
We have to start with a disclaimer because this episode is nerdy and very specific to the online game Forge of Empires. It’s a fun distraction, possibly addicting, and does great at triggering Chris’s OCD. That said, forge forward.

If’ you’re interested in playing with us, here’s Chris’s FOE invite link! It automatically adds you to our friends list so we can help you build and conquer along the way. Plus, he’ll get some in-game diamonds…. We’ll explain later...

Okay, one more disclaimer. When, or should I say if, you decide to play, the mandatory tutorial at the very beginning, though helpful, does take some time. (About a half hour or so) We recommend that you grab your favorite drink and get through it. We’ll be on the other side waiting.

JD and Chris have been playing Forge of Empires for over 12 years. It’s comparable to the game “Sim City” for you millennials. There’s also endless slews of quests involving diplomacy, battling, joining guilds, and trading. The boys talk about all of the mistakes they made at the beginning. They also talk about the early days of age camping and running guilds. They also know what great buildings are essential to make your city powerful as well as discuss the evolution of the game itself which seemingly never ends. Travel with us from the stone, or should I say the stoned age through the iron age as we bring you our first installment of “Stoner Forgecast”