You might know Steve Smith from BBQ Pitmaster, and today you will hear all about his unconventional path to the show, the barbecue mentors that helped him along the way and the advice he has for newcomers looking to get into the competition barbecue game on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:27 - Getting Started In BBQ

4:03 - Couldn't Shake The Itch

7:10 - Needed A Good Partner

9:20 - Trying To Get The Finish Right

10:48 - Name Change

13:35 - Barbecue Mentors

19:20 - Sometimes It Works Out

22:08 - Strongest Category

26:00 - Timing VS Tenderness

31:20 - Worst Category

38:00 - Tricks To Competition Brisket

42:00 - Competition Trailers

46:00 - Farthest Travelend

51:30 - Advice For Newcomers

56:00 - Learning To Let Go

59:00 - Doing Well

01:04:00 - Finding Mad Dog Online

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Heath Riles, pitmaster

• 75x BBQ Grand Champion,

• 2022 & 2024 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Sauces, Marinades, and Injections

It's Memphis In May week and Heath and Candace got the chance to sit down with VP Kevin Grothe to discuss what we can expect over the next couple of days! From exciting new events like the SCA and Junior's competitions to all the opportunities to eat great barbecue and meet your favorite pitmasters, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is bigger than ever. Hear all about it on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:20 - What It Means To Be VP

4:30 - From Iowa To Memphis

7:50 - Two Decades Of Changes

10:30 - New Junior's Competition

13:57 - The Part People Don't Realize

16:50 - The What If's?

20:15 - Is There Ever An Off-Season?

25:45 - SCA entries & Rules

29:06 - Dessert Category

36:40 - Do You Get To Visit Teams?

39:35 - The People Who Make It Possible

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• 76x BBQ Grand Champion,

• 2022 & 2024 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Sauces, Marinades, and Injections

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This year Heath and the team took both 1st place in Ribs and the overall MBN Grand Champion at this year's Southaven Springfest. The behind the scenes video is out now, but today Heath and Candace dive deeper into the contest. They discuss the exact recipe he used, all the road blocks leading up to the contest, and the judging mishap that kept them on their toes in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:50 - How Did This Year Feel Different?

4:00 - Making A Mistake

5:10 - Sauce Competition

5:45 - Making Finals

8:40 - Comment Cards From The Judges

9:15 - Mishap With the Judges

11:10 - Tough Competition & Other Winners

13:00 - Home Town Contest

14:35 - Changes For Memphis In May

17:00 - KCBS Winners

18:50 - Big Weekend For Heath Riles Teams

20:15 - Giveaways At Memphis In May

24:35 - MIM Ancillary Team

27:30 - Daughter's First Competition

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• 76x BBQ Grand Champion,

• 2022 & 2024 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Sauces, Marinades, and Injections

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