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hot dogs

Are Hot Dogs Sandwiches: The Live Debate

Watch Crazy Legs Conti and me smack down John Hodgman ahead of our big live debate on whether hot dogs are sandwiches. Click through for all the guests, food trucks, and ticket info!

The REAL Sausage King of Chicago (Live in Chicago Pt. 1)

Live on stage from Chicago! Hot Doug explains why he turned down millions and closed his famous sausage shop, and one of the top chefs in the world reveals his favorite candy.

Tracing The Sausage Family Tree

Chicago Tribune food writer Kevin Pang reveals his top ten favorite sausages, from Chinese lap cheong to Lil' Smokies. Plus we debate whether hot dogs are a type of sausage.

Beating Bad Buns and Overcoming Overcondimentation

Stuck with bad hot dog buns? Plagued by overcondimentation? There's a better way. Watch the latest installment of You're Eating It Wrong.

Hot Dogs and Hot Doug’s: An Encased Meat Odyssey

I visit Chicago's legendary hot dog joint Hot Doug's, which is closing down despite million dollar offers to expand. Plus, why hot dogs are sandwiches and the time hot dogs defeated the Nazis.

Eater X: The Sporkful Interview

On Thanksgiving, we're all competitive eaters. So Dan sits down with Tim "Eater X" Janus to get a Thanksgiving Day pep talk and to learn more about the world of competitive eating. Much, much more.