About this season
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.
Episodes (13)
1. Cheese Rolling
Aired 6 January 2008 • 30 min
2. Beekeepers Games
3. Okie Noodling
Aired 20 January 2008 • 30 min
4. Okie Noodlin'
5. Sidewalk Chef
6. Garlic Braiding
Aired 10 February 2008 • 30 min
7. New York Street Vendor
Aired 17 February 2008 • 30 min
8. Pike's Market
Aired 24 February 2008 • 30 min
9. Pike Place Fishmonger
10. Pumpkin Racing
11. Perfect Steak
Aired 16 March 2008 • 30 min