Series cast summary: | |||
Adam Richman | ... | Self / ... 88 episodes, 2008-2012 | |
Casey Webb | ... | Self - Host 62 episodes, 2017-2020 | |
Host Adam Richman (and subsequently Casey Webb) travels around the U.S., taking on a variety of local eating challenges involving meal size, spiciness and other daunting factors.
It's very easy to write off a replacement - you like an original presenter etc, and this can be wholly unfair - people are different, and sometimes that's ok. But...
Not in this case! While OTT and silly, Adam was genuinely funny, quick witted, and knew his stuff.
It's all well and good being amusing, but to also know a thing or two about your subject just elevates the premise of the show.
I have tried and tried with Casey, but he just shouts, has zero knowledge, leaves pauses like he's caught in the headlights, and just isn't funny.
Some great eateries, some amazing chefs. But a real step down in presentation. And ultimately the subject makes you want to watch, but the host just pull you in. No longer, sadly.