Glutton for Punishment
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- Last Air Date: 2010-03-29
- Total Seasons: 5
- Total Episodes: 59
- Status: Ended
- Episode Runtime: 30 min.
- Network: Food Network
Glutton for Punishment is a program on Food Network hosted by Bob Blumer and produced by Paperny Entertainment. The show features the host in various food-related challenges. He is given five days to become proficient enough in the episode's featured specialty. His newly acquired skills are then put to the test by matching him up against champions and experts in the field. In several competitions, Bob Blumer surprises by qualifying ahead of many pros. When he is not doing so well, he acknowledges the difficulty he has, often with self-deprecating humour. The "Glutton for Punishment" crew most recently broke the Guinness world record for the largest bowl of salsa at the Jacksonville, Texas, 26th Tomato Fest on June 12, 2010. The final bowl weighed in at 2,672 pounds. The feat was filmed for Season 5 of "Glutton," during which Bob attempted to break six world's records.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Oyster Shuck-Off | 2007-10-22 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | Waiter's Race | 2007-10-29 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Flair Bartending | 2007-11-05 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Benihana Chef | 2007-11-12 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Barista Championship | 2007-11-19 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Hatch Chile Festival | 2007-11-26 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Médoc Marathon | 2007-12-03 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Alpine Cyclist | 2007-12-10 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | BBQ Competition | 2008-01-14 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Riesling Harvest | 2008-01-21 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | Guinness Diet | 2008-01-28 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Noodle Pulling | 2008-02-04 | 30 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 13 | Egg Cook | 2008-02-11 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 1 | Haggis Hurling | 2008-01-02 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 2 | Honey Bee | 2008-01-09 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 3 | Cheese Rolling | 2008-01-16 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 4 | Okie Noodling | 2008-01-23 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 5 | Egg Fry | 2008-01-30 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 6 | Garlic Braiding | 2008-02-06 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 7 | Watermelon Seed Spitting | 2008-02-13 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 8 | Street Vendor | 2008-02-20 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 9 | Pike's Market | 2008-02-27 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 10 | Pumpkin Regatta | 2008-03-05 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 11 | Corn Husking | 2008-03-12 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 12 | Perfect Steak | 2008-03-19 | 30 min |
| Season 2 | Episode 13 | Fugu (Fish) | 2008-03-26 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 1 | Guinness Book of Records | 2009-03-30 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 2 | One-Man Band | 2009-04-06 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 3 | Lobster Banding | 2009-04-13 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 4 | World Pizza Cup | 2009-04-20 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 5 | Morel Mushrooms | 2009-04-27 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 6 | Deep Fried Competition | 2009-05-04 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 7 | Sea Urchins | 2009-05-11 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 8 | Hot Sauce Judging | 2009-05-18 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 9 | Pie Baking | 2009-05-25 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 10 | Pasta Cook | 2009-06-01 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 11 | Grape Stomp | 2009-06-08 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 12 | Coffee Picking | 2009-06-15 | 30 min |
| Season 3 | Episode 13 | Navy Head Cook | 2009-06-22 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 1 | Nettle Eating Competition | 2010-01-04 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 2 | Goat Milking Competition | 2010-01-11 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 3 | Kung-Fu Tea Challenge | 2010-01-18 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 4 | Ice Cream Making Competition | 2010-01-25 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 5 | Sushi Masters Competition | 2010-02-01 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 6 | Slice & Dice Competition | 2010-02-08 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 7 | Bagel Roll-Off | 2010-02-15 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 8 | Potato Peeling Competition | 2010-02-22 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 9 | Chinese Dumpling Competition | 2010-03-01 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 10 | Coconut Husking Competition | 2010-03-08 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 11 | Edible Car Race | 2010-03-15 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 12 | Gumbo Cook Off | 2010-03-22 | 30 min |
| Season 4 | Episode 13 | Chocolate Fashion Show | 2010-03-29 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 1 | Pizza Making Record | 2011-01-03 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 2 | Rice Eating Record | 2011-01-10 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 3 | Largest Bowl of Salsa | 2011-01-17 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 4 | Egg Cracking Record | 2011-01-24 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 5 | Ceasar Salad Record | 2011-01-31 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 6 | Onion Peeling Record | 2011-02-07 | 30 min |
| Season 5 | Episode 7 | Behind the Scenes | 2011-02-14 | 30 min |
