An internet famous competitive eater and foodie influencer stopped by a local bar recently and cleaned out its fish fry. 

Fish Fry Friday came early for The Roost Sports Bar & Cafe on John Wayne Parkway when Joel Hansen, a YouTube star who has garnered nearly 800,000 subscribers and 250 million views, stopped by one Wednesday last month. 

“He literally ate us out of our fish fry,” said Owner Ralph Skrzypczak. “Thank goodness, he showed up on Wednesday and we were able to restock before our unlimited Fish Fry Fridays.” 

Hansen’s channel is packed with more than 1,100 mukbang videos, like a 190-ounce steak, 48 inches of lobster rolls and a 40-inch pizza.  

The man whose stomach seemingly never fills is dubbed Canada’s No. 1 competitive eater and holds several food-related records including a Guinness World Record. 

His video recorded at The Roost has not yet been released, but it will soon. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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