Hey everyone!@ Just want to say I didn't nearly expect this many questions so I'm so sorry if I can't get to yours :(

This is so great tho, thank you everyone for contributing!

1) What was the hardest competitive and solo challenge you've ever done?

2) What do you eat to go about training in general?

3) Is competitive eating and Youtube enough to pay off your expenses or do you have another job, too?

The hardest thing I've ever done had to be that Giant 14lb Burger or the Michael Phelp Diet Challenge. Those were brutal

Whatever Food will be at the next contest.

For now it's working for me, but I wouldn't consider it to pay like a full time job. Hopefully soon!

Matt is there any foods that you won't eat?

I won't eat anything super spicy. No Jalapeno or Habanero contests tyvm.

Hey matt this isn't the first time we met! When you were in Belfast international airport I wheeled your grandmothers wheelchair! Had a good little discussion. Small world...

Oh Wow! No way! Awesome stuff man, Ill let her know haha. Hope to come back sometime.

Yo man been a fan and subbed to your youtube ever since I saw the Michael Phelps challenge, the "I feel like a champion" quote sealed the deal haha.

• What is your favorite food to enjoy eating non competitively?

• What is your favorite food to eat competitively?

• Do you and Joey Chestnut get along well? I always expect to see him pat you on the shoulder or something when you edge him out or in close competitions.

• Future plans other than competitive eating?

Thanks for the AMA best of luck to you.

Hard to say, but I've had a weekness for PB&J's lately... Not sure why

I like solid foods that aren't messy. Like stuff you can grab without it falling apart.

We get along OK. There always will be a rivalry though so I don't expect we'll be like best buds (at least at contests).

Keep living life :p

50 uncrustables?

Naw, actual PB&J's.

What was your reaction when you found out how you lost the Brain Taco competition? How do you feel about this, should it be legal?

Honestly, I was extremely disappointed, but SUPER HAPPY we didn't tie and go into overtime (5 taco eatoff).

have you ever made it your goal to get kicked out of an all you can eat buffet? if so, have you succeeded?

Those places are hard to get kicked out of...

Again, big fan out of SF. You make my workday go by a lot faster. In terms of a career, do you plan on being a competitive eater for the rest of your life or do you have other career aspirations? Thanks again for all of the videos and keep it up. You'll be #1 in no time! TeamStonie

I definitely think for now my main focus is on my Competitive Eating, but I do have many other aspirations I would like to peruse in the future. First thing that comes to mind for me is Music.

No problem and thanks for watching!

Are you friends with Chris from Wreckless Eating. I noticed in that video where you and the wreckless eating guys ate the chewing tobacco and other stuff that he was acting like a real douche bag towards you. I personally don't like him and I think he is jealous of your eating skills. Also who's older, You or Morgan?

Chris is awesome, i love his douchebagery. I hope to do more stuff with them in the future :)

I am the eldest.

Hey Matt, it's Bear. So I'm curious, what's a food that you can beat anyone at? What's something Miki could beat you at? What's something Joey would destroy you in? Who is the best up and coming eater? Also, when the heck are we finally going to get AYCE sushi?!

Hey Bear! I'm going to say Deep-Fried Asparagus, just to get blood boiling for April ;) I would never beat Miki at Kimchi. Joey would destroy me in Chicken Noodle Soup. I'll let you decide.

I'd say that or we hit up Ike's soon. I'm open until March/April! Lmk

If you have to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what is it?

Can I say Oreo's AND Milk?

What do you consider the biggest competition? Like Nathan's hot dog eating championship for example?

Nathan's hands down. There are others getting bigger by the year but nothing near as big as nathans.

Yo Megatoad!

Been a fan of yours for a long time now and I try to spread your name out any time people talk about competitive eating.

I remember a while back you said that after any kind of eating competition/stunt you would throw on a hoodie and do cardio to try to sweat it out and what not. Then I recalled you were talking about starting to lift and do weight training. My question is, how exactly is it going on the exercise front, or have you abandoned it entirely?

Once again, huge fan and I look forward to every single one of your videos. Gogo Megatoad!

Hey! It's changed alot over the years. Right now I mix cardio with weights and do about a 1:15 session. Theres nothing special bout wearing a jacket, but it does help sweat out water retention from salty food.

Do you think you could beat the Man vs Food guy in a showdown?

How are you with spicy foods?

I would destroy him. I hate spicy food.

What happens after you preform one of those stunts containing extremely high ammounts of sugar? I was literally ill for a week after a bucket of ben & jerrys so i'm really impressed on how you're still alive after what I've seen you do.

It's a mix of fatigue and energy. Kinda like drinking to much coffee at night... Sugar is usually easier to deal with then fatty or high protein meals. (Like digesting wise, not messing up your blood wise lol.)

As a true competitor, have you followed the Olympics at all? If so, whats your favorite competition/competitor? Could it ever be a possibility to have team food challenges, country Vs. country?

Just alittle bit. After seeing that 15-yr-old snowboarder, Ayumu Hirano, destroy it, I have to say I'm a fan.

Might be one day, if i become in charge of the IOC lol.

Megatoad!! My boyfriend and I are huge fans. Whenever we unwind in the evening he always puts on your latest video and we kinda... eat while watching you eat. We love you!

Okay a couple questions:

• How do you feel about female competitors on the same playing field? I mean men and women normally compete against their own gender. Does competitive eating just surpass all rules?
• What's the deal with Japanese eaters?
• Do you see a future in fitness? I mean considering the amount you eat, you could make some "serious gains" as my bf would put it.
• Lastly... What are your plans outside of eating? I read somewhere you major in Nutrition. Do you want to continue that or like.... idk train other eaters? Is that a thing?

• I personally think it's awesome that it's not so much a male dominated sport as it was a year or so ago. It's hard because there aren't enough females to justify a separate contest for them.
• Japanese are ridiculous haha! No but really, I dunno.........
• I don't. I've never been one to want to look all buff or whatever. Exercise for me is a way of staying healthy, not altering my body.
• I am not sure yet. I was perusing it but im not to sure anymore. I've always loved to perform for others (like music), so hopefully I can peruse that in some form someday.

hello Matt! I love what you do and I'm always impressing kids at school by chugging my milk and stuff. Anyway here are my questions. 1) What is your favorite contest you've been to?

2) In your last anounncment vid, you said something about a chili eating contest. When are you going to post that vid?

3) Why are you called "The Megatoad"?

My favorite contests have to have been CP Food's CP Biggest Eater competition, 2011-2012. It was the most amazing experience to visit Bangkok & Singapore and compete in a different country.

Soon hopefully. Maybe next week?

I wish I knew myself lol... -_-

Hi Matt, i'm a massive fan i love all your videos. Can you tell us what you would eat in a normal day, do you just supersize everything? Also how good must your metabolism be?

I ate some Carrots and Peanut Butter today. I think I might make myself a sandwich soon.

Has there been a video you got rid of because you didn't want it to be on the internet? Like, a failure, or just something shameful and unentertaining?

Oh yeah. I've had a few regrettable video stunts LOL.

Have you ever experienced or seen anyone have any serious choking while competitive eating/training?

I've never seen it, but it's happened. I think its more common for people to just barf everywhere.

Hey Matt,

Do you go around the country trying random food challenges just for the T-Shirts and photos on the wall?

I used to, but I'm on to greater things now :)

1)Do you ever get sick while eating? 2)How do you stay so skinny?

It happens lol. I eat my fruits n veggies.

What is your next competition?

There are a few coming up. Either Indian Tacos, Deep-Fried Asparagus, or something else unannounced yet. Well see!

Why do you microwave your powerades? Always been curious, and do you drink powerade zero to try to counteract the amount of sodium you're taking in when you eat?

Warm liquids always help the food go down faster. The relaxes the throat and keeps the muscles warm.

Do you or other MLE participants donate time or money to organizations that deal with eating disorders? If not, would you consider such?

Not that I know of, but many contests do donate to charities. The chili contest I was at last weekend donated a ton of money for the Special Olympics, and a few others do work donating food.

How does it feel to know that you can out eat almost anyone. Do you ever use that skill to pick up girls.

Mixed feeling honestly, but I've never used it directly to impress girls.

How do you feel about doing an AMA at the same time as a top American runner?

What?

How did you get started on competitive eating?

Started winning some $$$

whats the coolest thing a fan has given you?

It's impossible for me to pick one. I've received so many great gifts :)

hey Matt .. will u ever do a meet and greet here in California? :)

Hopefully soon! Nor or SoCal?

What is something you could just never eat a lot of, regardless of money or fame?

Everything has a price.

First off I'm sure that has been asked a lot, but how can you eat so much food? I've always considered myself to eat a lot, but I could never imagine myself doing any of the challenges I've watched you do in your videos.

This leads to my second/third question. How do you get through that mental wall and continue eating during a competition? And what do you recommend to those who want to break out onto the scene?

To answer your third question, be good and be different.