Man v. Food was a glorious mix of travel, tradition, and towering stacks of meat—and it gave us one of the most oddly beloved icons in food TV: Adam Richman. But behind the 5-pound burritos and atomic hot wings is a story of internet scandals, near-death experiences, and a show that just couldn’t quit. And what was once one of the biggest Food Network shows of the 2000s suddenly disappeared like ranch dressing at a hot wings challenge.