Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast
257 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsTwo regular guys talking to the biggest names in BBQ. Tips, techniques, recipes. We even cook against some of the best in the business in KCBS and SCA on occasion.
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 57: Chris Schafer, Jim Altic
March 17, 2020 18:39 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBHow the COVID-19 virus is affecting the BBQ World? He explore that on Episode 57 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke BBQ, one of the hottest pitmasters on the planet. He had a breakout 2019 season and won his 2020 opener last weekend at the 27-team Olathe BBQ BBQ Championship in Olathe, Kan. Chris touches on the uncertain schedule ahead and how his popular food truck is being affected. We also get the viewpoint from contest promoter and KCBS certified mast...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 56: Heath Riles, Curt Harbers
March 10, 2020 20:17 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MBOn Episode 56 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we welcome Oliver Branch, Mississippi’s Heath Riles. Not only is Heath a 4-time Memphis BBQ Network Team of the Year, he has an award-winning line of rubs, sauces and injections. Two new rubs - Garlic Butter and Simply Citrus - are the latest additions to the Heath Riles BBQ lineup of rubs. It’s been two years since Heath left the Victory Lane brand to start his own operation. Was there any trepidation about making that key decision? He ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 55: Travis Clark, John Lindsey
March 03, 2020 21:08 - 57 minutes - 79.7 MBOn Episode 55 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we check in with two of the best in the open-fire cooking world — Travis Clark of Clark Crew BBQ and John Lindsey of “All Q’ued Up.” Travis is a two-time KCBS World Champ, 2017 American Royal Grand Champion and reigning Jack Daniels Invitational Grand Champ. He opened Clark Crew BBQ Restaurant in Oklahoma City in December. In a word, he’s been “busy.” His days of competing full time are over, but the fire still burns. - He's not completely fini...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 54: Craig Verhage, Mike Radosevich
February 25, 2020 23:45 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBMississippi’s Craig Verhage is called the “BBQ Ninja” for his flamboyant bandana, sunglasses and take-no-prisoners style of open-fire cooking. Craig also is the new Marketing Coordinator for Royal Oak Charcoal and we’re pleased to visit with him - before he heads to this weekend's Houston Livestock Rodeo and BBQ - on Episode 54 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. We also catch up with Mike Radosevich of Code 3 Spice’s to find out more about how he went from a career in law enforcement i...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 53: Jerry Aguilar, Jason Hardee
February 19, 2020 21:08 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWe go coast-to-coast on Episode 53 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast with some Midwest perspective from the co-hosts sprinkled in. Jerry Aguilar of 2019 California BBQ Association Team of the Year “Burnin’ & Lootin’ BBQ” tells us how he and wife Lupe went from “semi-retired” comp cooks to having their best season. Jerry previews this weekend’s Guinea Pig in Coachella, California and the rest of his season - including a possible first trip to The American Royal. We also welcome South ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 52: Brad Leighninger, Matt Barber
February 11, 2020 23:13 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBOn Episode 52 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we welcome two of the world’s top competition pitmasters - Brad Leighninger of Missouri’s Gettin’ Basted and Matt Barber from Florida’s Hot Wachula’s - for high-energy ’Q conversation that you will enjoy. Gettin’ Basted was 2018 KCBS Team of the Year and Brad is off and running already with a Grand Championship in 2020 - with wife Sarah taking RGC at the same contest in Utah. Brad also tells us about two new restaurants he’s opening soon, plus w...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 51: Richard Fergola, Art Hains
February 04, 2020 23:54 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBWelcome to February and Episode 51 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. This week, it’s a rare three-guest show as the guys review the big game from all the football, food and entertainment angles. Our featured guest Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ wasn’t at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for Super Bowl LIV, but he was nearby. Richard and Rub Bagby of Florida-based Swamp Boys BBQ teamed up to cook a gigantic Chiefs-themed tailgate in nearby Hollywood, Florida. Richard tells us how they p...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 50: Jess Pryles, Megan Day
January 28, 2020 23:23 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBIt’s Super Bowl week, which means more than just a big football game is coming. Super Sunday also has grown into one of the biggest food days of the year and this week, we visit with a pair of powerhouse pitmasters to get some game-day cooking advice. Jess Pryles is a native Australian and Texas transplant who is recognized for her line of Hardcore Carnivore rubs and expertise over open fires - particularly beef. We visit with Jess not only about some delicious Super Bowl ideas for chicken...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 49: Steven Raichlen, Big Raz BBQ
January 22, 2020 15:12 - 55 minutes - 76.5 MBIt’s great to be back behind the microphones! Welcome to Season 2 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, where we resume our quest to bring entertaining and informative BBQ talk to our audience. Kicking off 2020 is one of the iconic figures in live-fire cooking, BBQ Hall-of-Famer Steven Raichlen. He tells us about some trends he’s looking for in the new year, provides a glimpse of his busy travel year ahead and tells us how he hopes people perceive his impact on the lifestyle of ’Q. We a...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 48: Matt Walker, Steve Williams
December 17, 2019 19:53 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBSeason 1 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast wraps by visiting with Matt Walker, pitmaster of Boomerang BBQ out of Lubbock, Texas - the 2019 KCBS Team of the Year. Matt tells us about an amazing season (17 Grand Championships, 5 RGCs) for Boomerang, which pulled off the KCBS “Grand Slam” - first place in all four contest categories - Chicken, Ribs, Pork and Brisket. We also go on-location to historic Crosstown BBQ in Springfield, Mo. Pitmaster-owner Steve Williams fills us in on Crosst...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 47: Mudville BBQ
December 10, 2019 23:08 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBMudville BBQ won one of the biggest events in BBQ - the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational - in just its 25th cook. It was quite the feat for a relative newcomer of the sport. How did it happen? Thomas Gearhart, pitmaster for Mudville, tells us on Episode 47 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. We also discuss the California BBQ scene and other topics with Gearhart. We also visit with Vic Clevenger from the growing Facebook group Chimney Cartel. Vic is a comedian, mot...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 46: Vannah Cheek; Canadian BBQ Society
December 03, 2019 23:33 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBMorgan and Vannah Cheek form the husband-wife team Sweet Cheeks BBQ out of Muscle Shoals, Alabama. They’re one of the featured teams on the Destination America Show Bama-Q and the 2019 Burger Grand Champion at the World Food Championship. We welcome Vannah Cheek on Episode 46 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast and break some big news - Sweet Cheeks is going to tackle the Pro Division of KCBS in 2020. From Way Down South we then go Way Up North on this week’s show. Rob Reinhardt , presid...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 45: Harry Soo, Richard Fergola
November 26, 2019 22:10 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBHarry Soo has been one of America’s favorite pitmasters since bursting onto the competition BBQ scene in 2008 as Slap Yo Daddy BBQ. Since then, he’s won championships and traveled the world to spread BBQ knowledge to the masses. We are proud to welcome Harry to Episode 45 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show. One of the topics we discuss with Harry is the new Weber SmokeFire Pellet cooker, which hits the market early next year. Harry was among the select few invited to test the new device last we...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 44: Diva Q, Chris Schafer
November 19, 2019 22:59 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBShe’s traveled nearly a quarter-million miles in 2019 … no wonder it’s taken us this long to catch with the fabulous Diva Q. But … it was worth the wait! We visit with one of the world’s elite pitmasters and BBQ ambassadors on Episode 44 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. Also this week, Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke BBQ recaps the Smithfield National BBQ Championship in New Orleans. Chris and his dad, Eddie, wound up 6th in the elite 24-team field. Chris tells us about Heavy Smoke's am...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 43: Shane Draper, Smithfield National BBQ Championship
November 12, 2019 21:10 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBYou might have seen Shane Draper on the popular Destination America Show “Bama-Q” on Saturdays, as part of “Q Bones BBQ” team and with his own weekly grilling segment on behalf of Grilla Grills. On Episode 43 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we welcome Shane to our show. Shane tells us what it’s like being a part of the Bama-Q gang, how he got started in BBQ and provided some pointers for smoking that Thanksgiving turkey. Also this week, we get a preview of the Smithfield National ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 42: Darren Warth, Tim Scheer
November 06, 2019 00:19 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBIf you want barbecue star power, we deliver it on Episode 42 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. Some call Darren Warth the “GOAT” of competition barbecue. Since 2004, his Smokey Ds BBQ team out of Des Moines, Iowa has been one of the world’s most-decorated pitmasters and his three Smokey Ds restaurants in Des Moines are going strong. A week ahead of the Smithfield National BBQ Championship in New Orleans, where Smokey Ds is part of a 24-team, tournament-style field, we visit with Dar...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 41: Travis Clark
October 29, 2019 22:20 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBTravis Clark of Clark Crew BBQ has been one of competition barbecue’s iconic pitmasters since jumping into competition Q six years ago. But one championship always had eluded Travis - until last weekend. Clark cemented his status as one of the all-time greats with his Grand Championship at the Jack Daniels World Invitational BBQ Championship in Lynchburg, Tennessee. We visit with him about the landmark win on Episode 41 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, plus the new Clark Crew BBQ Restaurant ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 40: Dirt Road BBQ, Len Aberman
October 22, 2019 20:01 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBRyan and Karen Murphy said simply going to the World Food Championships was a case of stepping out of their comfort zone of the square, styrofoam blind-box containers of KCBS competition cooking. What a great decision it was for the duo from Kansas City. After a grueling weekend in Dallas, Ryan and Karen’s Dirt Road BBQ walked away with $10,000 as the Grand Champion of the WFC BBQ competition. They tell us about what it was like on Episode 40 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. On the...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 39: Malcom Reed, Travis Duffy
October 15, 2019 20:42 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MBMalcom Reed is one of America’s great pitmasters and foremost authorities on live-fire cooking, whether he’s competing or instructing on his website HowtoBBQRight.com. It’s always a good time to welcome Malcom back to our show and this week, he tells us about new additions to his Killer Hogs product line - and this weekend’s trip to the World Food Championships. What he will cook there might surprise you. Also on Episode 39 is first-time guest Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes Championship ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 38: Smiley Mondragon, Mike Peterson
October 09, 2019 13:52 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBWe visit with a couple of up-and-coming pitmasters on Episode 38 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast - Smiley Mondragon of Smilin’ Dragon BBQ out of Springfield, Mo., and Mike Peterson from Kansas City’s Fat & Dumb BBQ. Smiley’s had a tremendous 2019, just his second full season of KCBS competition. He recently scored his first perfect 180, in winning Pork at a comp in Jonesboro, Arkansas to go with a first-place in ribs earlier this season. Smilin’ Dragon also competed in its first Amer...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 37: Brad Leighninger, Ty & Rick Hamilton
October 01, 2019 23:08 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBOn Episode 37 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we talk to the reigning KCBS World Champion, Brad Leighninger of Gettin’ Basted, about a variety of topics. Gettin’ Basted and several other National BBQ League teams will be in Lebanon, Missouri at Saturday’s KCBS Graven Guts Glory Ram BBQ Throwdown - and the public is invited to sample their food and ask questions of these elite pitmasters starting at 2 p.m. (Note: The Tailgate Guys BBQ teams also will be there, mixing it up in the KC...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 36: Heath Riles, Fred Robles
September 23, 2019 20:07 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MBTwo of the biggest winners in competition BBQ join us for Episode 36 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. Mississippi’s Heath Riles has a long list of championships and a tremendous line of rubs and sauces. This past weekend, Heath pulled off an incredible feat, winning both the KCBS and MBN portions at the prestigious Murphysboro BBQ Cookoff. How did Heath and his team do it? He tells us. Ever heard of the Texas Brisket Cartel? One of its founding members, Fred Robles, explains what i...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 35: Bill Arnold, David Sandusky
September 18, 2019 01:59 - 41 minutes - 57.5 MBEpisode 35 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast is the American Royal edition. It includes interviews at the 40th annual World Series of Barbecue at Kansas Speedway with the legendary Bill Arnold, founder of Blues Hog BBQ Sauce along with Ed Gash and Emma Millest of Bunch of Swines, the 2018 American Royal Invitational Grand Champion. We also visit with chef David Sandusky of The Beast Craft BBQ in Belleville, Illinois and The Beast Butcher & Block in St. Louis. David tells us about com...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 34: Lisa Blackwell, Wes Patterson
September 10, 2019 20:14 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBOn Episode 34 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we take a trip Way Down South to chat with Lisa Blackwell, host of the popular Destination America television show “Bama Q.” Season 3 of the show, which follows teams from the Alabama BBQ Association for 13, hour-long episodes, debuts October 5. Before heading to this weekend’s American Royal World Series of BBQ at Kansas Speedway, Wes Patterson of Missouri-based Wood Hook BBQ stops in-studio to preview the event. Wood Hook was an impres...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, Episode 33: Loren Hill, Eric Burkhart
September 03, 2019 19:57 - 45 minutes - 63.3 MBLoren Hill and The Smoking Hills BBQ team have long been one of the nation’s best on the KCBS circuit. But they’ve been off the trail for the last couple of months, since Loren suffered a massive heart attack in July. Thankfully, Loren is on the road to recovery. On Episode 33 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we visit with the past American Royal Grand Champion and World Food Championships winner about the health scare - and his comeback to competition cooking. With the American Ro...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 32: Tim Scheer, Drew Davis
August 27, 2019 20:24 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBShortly after the announcement of two new products from one of the biggest brands in BBQ, we visit with the man behind the magic dust on Episode 32 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. Tim Scheer tells us about the Blues Hog Pork and Beef marinade mixes - plus the long process to get them just right and how to use them. Tim, who’s also the boss man for Gateway Drum Smokers and the pitmaster for Shake N Bake BBQ discusses his 2019 competition season and what’s ahead. We also welcome fir...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 31: Matt Walker, Randy Van Slyke
August 20, 2019 22:22 - 51 minutes - 71 MBOn Episode 31 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we heat it up by visiting with the world’s hottest pitmaster - Matt Walker of Boomerang BBQ based in Lubbock, Texas. Matt and wife Sarah spend most every weekend on the road and they’ve made the effort worth it with 12 Grand Championships already in 2019 and a No. 1 ranking in the Kansas City Barbeque Society Team of the Year race. Matt tells us he and Sarah enjoy the grind, how their RV is holding up and how much they’re looking forwa...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 30: David Bouska, Emily Detwiler
August 13, 2019 20:56 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBWelcome to Episode 30 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, where we visit with “The Butcher” and “The Boss.” David Bouska is a butcher by trade who has parlayed his knowledge of meat into an award-winning career in competition BBQ as Butcher BBQ. He also has his own line of injections, rubs, sauces and accessories. We catch up with the reigning Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational Grand Championship about his 2019 season and a look ahead to “The Jack” and next month’s American Royal World...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 29: Megan Day, John Lindsey
August 06, 2019 21:45 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MBWelcome to August and welcome to Episode 29 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show. Summer might be starting to wind down, but we always keep the fire hot and the tailgate down for some great BBQ talk! This week, we’re joined by Kansas City's Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ. Not only does Megan and husband Jason form a championship KCBS team, she’s a Food Network’s “Chopped Grillmasters” champion, among a growing list of TV appearances that makes Megan one of BBQ’s best ambassadors. Find out the late...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 28: Ernest Servantes, Chris Schafer, Annella Kelso
July 30, 2019 22:53 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBWe’re used to bringing you two great guests each week on the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. On Episode 28, we deliver a triple header of excellence. Ernest Servantes is a Texas cooking icon, a world-class chef who combines those skills with open-fire cooking and a charming personality to boot. You might remember him from winning Food Network’s “Chopped Grillmasters” and for his time on Destination America’s “BBQ Pit Wars.” You will enjoy our conversation with “The Pope of BBQ.” Annella ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 27: "Dr. BBQ" and Kelly Wertz
July 23, 2019 21:50 - 55 minutes - 77 MBOn Episode 27 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we visit with a Doctor and a Cowboy who have been around an open-fire pit or two in long cooking careers. Ray Lampe is known as “Dr. BBQ” for his many ventures, including pitmaster, author and television personality. Known for his love of ’Q and long, white goatee since an impromptu cook at the Mike Royko Rib Fest in his native Chicago in 1982, Lampe recently added restaurateur to his long resume. He tells us about the “Dr. BBQ Restaurant” in St...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 26: Robby Royal, Stephanie Wilson
July 16, 2019 22:38 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBYou’ve seen him on those classic Destination America shows BBQ Pitmasters, Smoked and Pit Wars. Now you can hear Robby Royal on our show. Royal, of reigning Georgia Barbecue Association Team of the Year Rescue Smokers in Sycamore, Georgia, tells us how much he's been cooking and his role in an exciting new online cooking school called “BBQ Champs Academy.” On the second half of the show, we're joined by Stephanie Wilson of The SLABS out the world capital of Q, Kansas City. Steph tells us a...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 25: Craig Verhage, Joe Pearce
July 10, 2019 18:42 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWe deliver a doubleheader of star power on Episode 25 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, visiting with two of the more colorful characters of Q. Craig Verhage is known as “The BBQ Ninja” for his distinctive look of a bandana, sunglasses and a bushy black beard. Craig, is a member of the legendary Ubon’s BBQ team out of Yazoo City, Mississippi and he tells us about how it came about to cook with Ubons and his relationship with the late Gary “Poppie” Roark. We also talk to Craig about what it ta...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 24: Moe Cason, Kevin Green
July 02, 2019 16:50 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MBOn Episode 24 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we visit with a true American success story and one of the truly good guys of Q. Big Moe Cason is a United States Navy veteran who has gone from a backyard pitmaster who worked the night shift at the water treatment plant in Des Moines, Iowa to one of the best-known barbecue ambassadors in the world. We talk to Moe this week about his life in BBQ, his growing product line, his world travels - and what qualifies as a good cigar. On the ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 23: Malcom Reed, Terry Black
June 26, 2019 13:57 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MBAs we hit summer in full stride, what better person to talk BBQ with than one of the best in the business. Malcom Reed and his HowtoBBQRight.com website is one of the best in the business for great “how-to” videos, done in easy-to-understand style and outstanding visual presentation. We visit with Malcom about what’s new on his site, review how Memphis in May went for his Killer Hogs team and touch on the great How to BBQ Right podcast that he and wife Rochelle post each week. On the sec...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 22: Mark West (10 Bones BBQ); Michelle Higgins
June 18, 2019 20:48 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBIt’s an amazing accomplishment to win one Memphis in May championship, let alone three in a row. On Episode 22 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we visit with Mark West whose 10 Bones BBQ pulled off an astonishing “Three-Peat” by winning the Ribs category at Memphis in May in 2016, 2017 and 2018. West, from Olive Branch, Mississippi, gives us some pointers on what has made him one of the best in the competition world while winning more than 75 grand championships over the last 20 years. He al...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 21: Chris Lilly, Nathan Hudson
June 11, 2019 22:19 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBOn Episode 21 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we talk to BBQ Hall of Famer and five-time Memphis in May Grand Champion Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ out of Decatur, Alabama. Not only is he one of the best to ever light a pit, Chris is absolutely one of the best people in BBQ and it was a pleasure to have him on. Chris tells us about his most recent Memphis in May - where he was a razor-close runner-up to his friend Tuffy Stone's Cool Smoke - along with his busy schedule promoting ‘Q,’...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 20: Jay Durbin, Chiles Cridlin
June 04, 2019 21:46 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWe have a doubleheader of star power on Episode 20 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show with two of the best pitmasters in modern ‘Q’ telling their success stories. Jay Durbin describes himself as a small-town, backyard cook from Selmer, Tennessee. Jay and his wife Jamie form Tennessee Mojo BBQ which began competing in 2013 and recently won the Ribs category at the Memphis in May World Championship of BBQ. “Dreams do come true,” Jay tells us in reflecting on the biggest win of his career, accompl...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 19: Tuffy Stone
May 29, 2019 00:28 - 44 minutes - 60.6 MBYou know a person is iconic when they are easily identified by one name. This week’s featured guest on Episode 19 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show fits that description and we are proud to welcome back the “Professor” Tuffy Stone. Tuffy is coming off leading his Cook Smoke team to the recent Grand Championship at the Memphis in May World Championship of BBQ. He tells us about what the MIM title means to him, how he keeps his focus when fans surround him at big events and about what’s ahead in...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 18: Kevin Sandridge, MIM review
May 22, 2019 14:12 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MBWhat happens when two guys from two great BBQ Podcasts go to Memphis in May for the first time and experience the event from inside the ropes? They talk about it, of course. On Episode 18 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we visit with Kevin Sandridge of the BBQ Beat Podcast. Kevin spent some time helping out the Bull Rush BBQ team in Ribs at Memphis in May, while Lyndal of the Tailgate Guys was embedded with The Hogfather team cooking Pork Shoulders. Along with Memphis in May conversation, K...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 17: Aaron Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ, Heath Riles
May 15, 2019 14:57 - 54 minutes - 75.6 MBAaron Stoffer and his team “Man Meat BBQ” didn’t pitch a perfect game - to borrow a baseball term - at last week’s 53-team Grasshopper in DeSoto, Kansas. But they came pretty darned close. On Episode 17 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we visit with Aaron about the remarkable 713.7372 score that Man Meat BBQ posted in taking the Grand Championship at the Grasshopper and taking down some of competition BBQ’s heavy hitters. We also visit with Aaron about his background in Q, why he sta...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 16: Sterling Smith
May 08, 2019 18:00 - 53 minutes - 74 MBWelcome to Episode 16 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. We hope everyone is having a great week and getting outside to cook up some great ‘Q’ as National BBQ Month gets into full swing. Our featured guest this week is Sterling Smith of Scottsdale, Arizona’s Loot’n Booty BBQ. Sterling not only is a world-class competition pitmaster, he teaches classes all over the world, has a great line of Loot’n Booty rubs and sauces and is simply an all-around great guy. On this week’s show, Sterlin...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, Episode 15: Myron Mixon
May 01, 2019 18:19 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBHe’s known as the winningest man in BBQ and the “Man in Black” with a competitive edge and drive to succeed that is matched by few. There’s only one Myron Mixon and we have him on Episode 15 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show. Myron and his famous Jack’s Old South team are gearing up for Memphis in May, where they will seek an unprecedented fifth world championship in a couple of weeks. In a wide-ranging interview, we visit with Myron about his new book “BBQ&A” which is released on May 7, about...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 14: Tim Scheer
April 24, 2019 13:16 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBSPRINGFIELD, MO. (April 24, 2019) - Tim Scheer is known as “The Tallest Man in BBQ.” We’re not sure about that, but we do know he might be the busiest. On Episode 14 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, we visit with Scheer, whose Shake’n Bake BBQ team from Washington, Missouri, is one of the best in the competition world. Tim also owns and operates Gateway Drum Smokers and Blues Hog BBQ Sauce, along with being a driving force behind the National BBQ League. All the while, he also oversees Schee...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 13: Chester Lewis from "Bama Q," Mike Peters
April 17, 2019 13:50 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBWe hope everyone is having a tremendous week! Welcome to Episode 13 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, where we go Way Down South with one of the subjects of the popular Destination America show “Bama Q” and visit with Chester Lewis of The Specialists BBQ Team. Lewis, a former football player for the Alabama Crimson Tide, tells us about BBQ taste profiles in Alabama, what it’s like cooking in front of the TV cameras and the origin of his team’s name. We also hear from Mike Peters who...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 12: National BBQ League, Blind Grillin'
April 10, 2019 14:48 - 52 minutes - 72.9 MBOn Episode 12 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we visit with members of the National BBQ League - including Luke Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke, Mike Johnson from Sugarfire BBQ, Ryan Muprhy of Dirt Road BBQ - at the latest NBBQL event in Springfield, Missouri. Plus, Chris Peltz of Blind Grillin’ joins us. Chris is vision impaired but that does not stop him from enjoying his love for outdoor cooking and for giving helping tips to other on how to improve their BBQ game.
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 11: Matt Walker, Brad Leighninger
April 03, 2019 16:06 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBYou want barbecue star power? We give you barbecue star power on Episode 11 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show with the top two pitmasters in the 2018 KCBS Team of the Year race. Matt Walker and Boomerang BBQ narrowly missed the championship in 2018, but he and wife Sarah are off and running this year with a big, early lead in the Team of the Year standings. We visit with Matt about the National BBQ League event this weekend in Springfield, Missouri. Meanwhile, Boomerang’s “rival” from 2018 B...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 10: Heath Riles
March 27, 2019 15:50 - 57 minutes - 78.9 MBHeath Riles is one of the world’s premier pitmasters and it’s always an honor to tap into his knowledge. We’re proud to visit with the four-time Memphis BBQ Network team of the year head coach on Episode 10 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. We also have a tremendous conversation with the man who describes his BBQ style as “Heavy Metal.” We think you’ll have fun listening to David Sandusky of Beast Craft BBQ restaurant in Belleville, Illinois - which has won numerous accolades for its ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 9: Richard Fergola
March 20, 2019 17:55 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MBWelcome to Episode 9 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. This week, we visit with Richard Fergola of National BBQ League member Fergolicious BBQ and the KC Grilling Company. Richard recently competed in the NBBQL event outside Sprint Center in Kansas City, in conjunction with the Big 12 Conference basketball tourney. On our popular “Under the Radar” segment, we take a trip to Greenbrier, Arkansas, to find out about 501 BBQ with pitmaster Brian Robinson. We wrap things by welcoming ...
Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 8: Rod Gray
March 12, 2019 20:12 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBWe hope everyone is having a tremendous week. Welcome to Episode 8 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast for a jam-packed show. On this week's edition we visit with Rod Gray of Pellet Envy, Season 4 champion of the television show BBQ Pitmasters. Our “Under the Radar” segment, a conversation with Lee Thompson and Amanda Podlucky. The rising duo of Pig-Chicka-Cow-Cow out of Apopka, Florida, tells us about their journey into competition Q and the many accomplishments in a short time - includ...