He is a 41 year old who makes his living, and a nice one, by competitive eating. Winning 17 of the Nathan’s hot dog eating contests, and 50 other contests to boot, he’s doing well at this career which began in his early 20’s. And Joey doesn’t do bad money wise either with a salary of $500,000. a year, and a net worth of 3 million.

So how do you prepare for these feats or feasts?

Six months out he starts training by doing jaw and throat exercises to strengthen the necessary muscles which allows him to swallow more easily. Then two days before the event he does a cleanse, and in the middle of the cleanse the event occurs. After the event another cleanse is done. Then a normal diet is resumed.

While he’s a big fish in a small pond, think Joey can keep the job.

…OR is it a big hot dog in a small pond?