Sideline Sass Podcast

Episode 62: Losers Don’t Like the Taste of Hot Dogs with Joey Chestnut

In this episode of the podcast I am joined by my partner-in-crime and world class photographer Kim Montuoro as well as World Champion Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut. The three of us discuss this year’s Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest, how Joey got into competitive eating, whether or not he could beat Usain Bolt in a hotdog/100-yard sprint hybrid race and his impending nuptials in Mexico. No topic is off-limits in this podcast and the champ answers ALL our burning questions.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Kim Montuoro on Twitter at @KMontuoro13 and on Instagram at @montuoro13. Follow Joey Chestnut on Twitter at @joeyjaws and on Instagram at @joeychestnut.

Episode 61: Still Making Fullbacks Great Again

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by two NFL fullbacks - Johnny Stanton from the Cleveland Browns and Mike Burton from the Kansas City Chiefs, to talk about the NFL, college & NIL, Dungeons & Dragons, pizza and of course fullbacks. First up, California native Stanton talks about his transition from quarterback to fullback, what recruiting was like in the Golden State and breaks down his favorite tabletop role-playing game.Later, east-coaster Burton joins the podcast to talk about his new contract with the Chiefs, his four-phase approach to fullbacking and how New Jersey has better pizza than New York.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Johnny Stanton on Twitter and Instagram at @johnnystantoniv. And follow Mike Burton on Twitter and Instagram at @MikeBurtonFB.

Episode 60: Making College Football Fun Again

In this milestone episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by two members of the Coastal Carolina football program to talk about how the Chanticleers have made college football fun again. (Disclaimer: college football is pretty fun already). First, Emily chats with senior long snapper CJ Schrimpf about his junior college journey and how he found his way to Conway, what it's like to be part of this Chanticleer team and his NIL deal with a local limo company that allows him and a few of his teammates to arrive to home games in style.Later, Emily is joined by Coastal Carolina football Coordinator of Player Personnel Colton Korn, who talks about coaching with his brother, Co-Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks Coach Willy Korn, playing in hostile Sun Belt environments and what its been like to watch head coach Jamey Chadwell build something special in South Carolina. Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem, follow CJ Schrimpf on Twitter and Instagram at @CJ_Schrimpf and follow Colton Korn on Twitter at @CoachColtonKorn and on Instagram at @ckorn11.

Episode 59: College Football Schedule Reveal, Part 2

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is once again joined by the infamous stadium traveler Michael Barker to tackle their respective travel and coverage schedules for the second half of the college football season. They discuss why they chose each game and what they are excited for about each matchup. Plus they reveal which conference championships they will be attending.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem and follow Mike Barker on Twitter and Instagram at @CFBCampustour.

Episode 58: College Football Schedule Reveal, Part 1

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by infamous stadium traveller Michael Barker to reveal their respective upcoming college football travel/coverage schedule. Michael has watched games at 109 out of 130 FBS stadiums and 30 out of 128 FCS Stadiums. Emily and Michael go week by week through the first half of the 2021 college football season, discussing which games they plan to be at and why. Later in the episode, Emily is joined by sports photographer Kim Montuoro to talk about her career path, her job with the New York Yankees and the plans this all-star female writer/photographer duo have for this college football season!Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Mike Barker on Twitter and Instagram at @CFBCampustour and follow Kim Montuoro on Instagram at @montuoro13 and on Twitter at @KMontuoro13.

Episode 57:Three Chords & the Truth with Will Ulmer & Gavin Adcock

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk returns to college football and tackles the new Name, Image & Likeness policy by talking to two football players utilizing the new opportunity.First, Emily chats with Marshall offensive lineman Will Ulmer about his passion for country music and how he can now get paid for gigs and play shows under his own name. No more "Lucky Bill" for Ulmer. Plus he talks about the Thundering Herd's coaching changes. Later, Emily is joined by Georgia Southern Nose Tackle Gavin Adcock who talks about being a country music singer/songwriter and a Barstool Athlete. Gavin also breaks down the Eagles "GATA" motto. Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Will Ulmer on Twitter and Instagram at @UlmerWill. Make sure to follow Gavin Adcock on Twitter at @GavinAdcock and on Instagram at @gavinadcockmusic and check out his music on his YouTube page.

Episode 56: Hotdog Hangovers with Derek Hendrickson & Nick Wehry

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk recaps her very first Fourth of July at the Nathan's Hotdog Eating Contest with two of the contestants - 24th ranked Derek Hendrickson and 6th ranked Nick Wehry.Hendrickson, nicknamed "Heavy D" talks about his first Coney Island experience and how he brings his competitive nature from baseball and football to the eating world.Wehry dishes on the new venue and talks about his quest to beat Joey Chestnut. Plus he talks about his fiancé, top ranked female eater Miki Sudo and their new baby boy Max. Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Derek Hendrickson on Twitter at @Adven_HEAVY_D, on Instagram at @adventures_of_heavy_d and subscribe to his YouTube channel The Adventures of HEAVY D. Make sure to follow Nick Wehry on Twitter at @NickWehry, on Instagram at @nickwehry and subscribe to his YouTube Channel Nick Wehry. Also follow the Hungry Couple on Instagram at @mikiandnick and see their videos on Miki Sudo's YouTube page!

Episode 55: #RoadToConey with George Chiger & Darron Breeden

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by two of the top-ranked competitive eaters in the world - No. 15 George "The Smorgasbord" Chiger and No. 3 Darron Breeden. Chiger talks about his experiences on the Major League Eating circuit and how last year's Nathan's Hotdog Competition was drastically different due to Covid. He also shares his goal for this year's competition.Breeden closes out the episode by talking about his prized wins over Joey Chestnut, how having an eating coach changed everything for him and confirms that cheating is not a thing when it comes to the top eaters. He also shares his plan to secure that second place spot again this year on the big stage.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow George Chiger on Twitter at @gchiger, on Instagram at @George.chiger and on Youtube at George The Smorgasbord Chiger. Make sure to follow Darron Breeden on Twitter at @DarronEats, on Instagram at @darron_eats and on Youtube at Darron Eats.

Episode 54: Start, Bench, Cut - 2021 NFL Draft Edition

In this very unique episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by USA Today & The Draft Network writer Crissy Froyd as the two play a rousing 2021 NFL Draft edition of "Start, Bench, Cut." The girls dial up several NFL Draft prospects, media members and friends to play with them in this hour-long episode! Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. And make sure to check out the Sideline Sass merchandise in the Brawl Network Shop at https://shop.thebrawlnetwork.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem and Crissy Froyd on Twitter at @crissy_froyd and on Instagram at @crissyfroyd.

Episode 53: Reps for Rare Diseases

In this very special episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk speaks with Texas Tech defensive lineman Eli Howard about his NFL Draft preparation. Howard talks about his football journey, his favorite Cliff Kingsbury memories, which Big 12 quarterback was the hardest to sack and the Reps for Rare Diseases campaign he joined for his pro day. Howard also talks about the deep edge rushing class and how he stands apart as well as what he would bring to an NFL team.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. And make sure to check out the Sideline Sass merchandise in the Brawl Network Shop at https://shop.thebrawlnetwork.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem and follow Eli Howard on Instagram _53li_ If you want to donate to the Reps for Rare disease campaign, visit Eli's pledge page at https://charity.pledgeit.org/f/Y4A4Y54vhc.