She is known as the "Winningest Woman In BBQ" and for good reason. From breeding her own hogs, to stepping up to support the next generation of cooks with the World Junior BBQ League and being a judge on the Netflix series "BBQ Showdown", Heath and Candace cover her whole career in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! 0:00 - Start 0:20 - Melissa Cookston 2:10 - Getting Started In BBQ 3:20 - The Restaurant 7:30 - Life After Covid 9:45 - Comp Cooking VS Restaurant Cooking 12:40 - C...
Jun 24, 2025•50 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Meathead joins the show today and takes Heath and Candace on the wild journey of his life. From being a teenager and hanging with the legendary first astronauts in space to receiving the very first Master's Degree in Art in Technology, he discusses how all that lead to his newest book "The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling and Outdoor Cooking" in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast. 0:00 - Start 1:07 - AmazingRibs.com 4:10 - Getting The Meath...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Nurse turned food influencer Dakota, better known as "The APizza Guy" joins the show today! From learning to never call a cheesesteak a "Philly cheesesteak" when visiting Philadelphia to getting refused service at a restaurant over his honest reviews, he tells it all in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! 0:00 - Start 0:14 - Dakota "The APizza Guy" 1:15 - Pizza Reviews In Boston 2:15 - First Review Back In Oxford 4:20 - Plans To Make Own Pizza? 6:25 - Branching Off From Pizza 12...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 16
From Ole Miss to ReMax to Survivor, Quintavius Burdette has some stories to tell! Hear all about his thoughts of being in the SEC and the NIL, what made him pivot from accounting to being one of the top realtors in the country, and his impressive turn in Survivor 46 in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast. 0:00 - Start 0:55 - "Q" Burdette 5:35 - Why Accounting As A Major? 10:05 - Tell Us About The Walk Of Champions 11:35 - Moment You Knew You Were In The SEC 15:25 - Take On The NI...
Jun 03, 2025•54 min•Season 5Ep. 15
What is it like to achieve a lifelong dream? This week Heath and Candace recap the incredible Grand Champion win at the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. They discuss the new additions to the team, the popular new addition of the Heath Riles sample tent, and the exact recipe he used to create the best ribs in the world in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! 0:00 - Start 0:40 - Memphis In May Weather 2:40 - Overall Takeaways 3:38 - Rib Cook Walkthrough 8:30 - Judging ...
May 27, 2025•43 min•Season 5Ep. 22
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 -...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 17
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 ...
May 13, 2025•42 min•Season 5Ep. 20
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 ...
May 06, 2025•31 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Cary Chasteen started this competition season with a 180 and hasn't slowed down since! He talks about judging at the Pig Jig, the future of one day events & his life as a tournament poker player in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! 0:00 - Start 0:45 - Getting Started In BBQ 3:24 - Good 2025 Season 7:00 - Kicking Season Off With 180 10:00 - Judging The Pig Jig 14:00 - Eating With Your Eyes First 17:00 - New One Day Events 21:15 - Cooking For Fun 24:45 - GC Record At Springf...
Apr 29, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 18
The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is almost here and CEO Mack Weaver is here to tell you all about the exciting new changes to the contest: from the success of the new trainee judging experience, to the brand new SCA and Junior's competitions, this year will be even bigger and better! Don't know a team? No problem! Hear about the special deal on tickets that will make sure you leave the contest with a belly full of delicious Memphis barbecue on today's episode of the Shootin' The Q...
Apr 22, 2025•35 min•Season 5Ep. 14
It's April and that means it's time to get prepped for competition barbecue season. First stop, the Southaven Springfest! This is the competition that helps Heath and the team get ready for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, so what exactly do they do to get ready? Heath and Candace talk about their past cooks, some of the biggest obstacles, and what the story is behind the famous Springfest/Memphis In May superstition in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast! 0:00 - ...
Apr 15, 2025•33 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Easter is just around the corner and Bobby T is back in the studio sharing some of his favorite traditional Italian holiday dishes, the trick to getting an all natural coloring on your Easter Eggs, and how his Lebanese heritage influences his recipes in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! 0:00 - Start 1:00 - How Bobby T Got Started 4:38 - Homemade VS Pre-Packaged 7:30 - Pizza In A Cast Iron Skillet 10:00 - Things To Cook In A Pizza Oven 14:00 - Common Pizza Dough Mistakes 17:00 ...
Apr 08, 2025•51 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Heath and Candace are back with a brand new episode... AND a brand new podcast studio! Plus, hear all about Heath's trip to Texas for the Ace Hardware Trade Show where he talks about some of the new barbecue trends that will be coming your way. He also stopped by to see our friends at Royal Oak and has the inside scoop on their brand new product that will be a grilling game changer. Don't miss this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Mar 25, 2025•36 min
Get ready to sit down with Clint Cantwell, the president of AmazingRibs.com! He tells Heath and Candance what it's like working with Meathead, talks barbecue from New York to Texas to Memphis, and what he thinks is next for the world of barbecue in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min
After an intense plane ride home, Heath and Candace sit down to talk about their most recent trip to Las Vegas and which restaurant was worth the hype and which ones didn't quite live up to their reputations. They also recap the most recent "Cooking With Friends" series where Heath mastered the art of pizza making and gives some advice on the tips and trips he learned in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Feb 25, 2025•44 min
Not only is Michelle O'Guin the World Food Championship Live Fire Champion who will be taking on the Final Table in a few weeks, but she also runs the judging program for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Memphis In May AND has a successful catering business called Ain't It The Life. Heath and Candace shoot some serious que in this week's podcast!
Feb 18, 2025•48 min
Memphis In May 2025 is three months away and today Heath and Candace sit down with its Vice President of Operations, Floyd Benson, and discuss what teams and fans can expect at the event this year. From logistical hurdles to park evacuations, Floyd and his team have seen it all, and with the main stage moving again this year, fans of the even can expect a fresh new experience this May. Hear all about it in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Feb 11, 2025•51 min
Meet former judge and farmer turned influencer Stafford Shurden! He tells Heath and Candace all about his journey from judging people to judging food, why you don't want to mispronounce names in The Delta, and the heated gumbo and duck call competition at his restaurant in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast.
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Thank you to our military & first responders for an amazing event! Heath and Candace recap the When Pigs Fly event that raises money for Badges Give Back, which is a local not-for-profit organization focused on first responders. This year they were teamed up with the Marine Corps League and brought Heath's brand new seasonings to the event for the public to try for the first time! So, how did they do? Hear all about it in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que.
Jan 28, 2025•24 min
Heath Riles' COO Mitchell Bedwell sits in today to discuss the incredible new Seasoning line that drops this month and brainstorms on new recipe ideas with Heath and Candace. Pink Pineapples, Metamucil over 40, boiling ribs... they cover all sorts of topics in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast.
Jan 21, 2025•34 min
Want to know about the Big Green Egg? Captain Ron is your guy! He sits down with Heath and Candace to discuss common mistakes for first-time Big Green Egg users, the passion of "Eggheads" at Eggfest, and his can't miss demo recipe that is a sure fire crowd pleaser in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Jan 14, 2025•50 min
Happy 2025 everyone! The first episode of the year finds Heath and Candace talking to their buddy Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers. Every year he host a spectacular even called "When Pigs Fly" which teams up first responders and some of the biggest names in barbecue, and yes, you can come by and eat all the amazing food! Ryan also talks about his high octane partnership with NASCAR and the his new vertical smoker that will make your summer sausage perfect!
Jan 07, 2025•38 min
Have you ever eaten octopus while it was still moving? Two fan favorites, Moe Cason & Bob Trudnak, are back on the podcast today and their adventures do not disappoint! From hunting javelina to ordering from a menu and not knowing what you're eating, they guys tell Heath and Candace all about their travels over this past year on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Dec 17, 2024•1 hr 9 min
12 Days Of Christmas Discounts? Yes, please! Not only are we giving you great deals on all your favorite products, but we're also giving you a chance to win them! Heath and Candace tell you all about it as well as discussing the difference between Texas hunting and Mississippi hunting, and taking a look at some of your "hot takes" on their recent Christmas recipes in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!
Dec 10, 2024•40 min
Southern Living Magazine named her "one of the most influential women in southern bbq", so how exactly did Megan Day go from simply photographing the food to stepping in front of the camera herself? Heath and Candace learn all about her exciting journey in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!
Dec 03, 2024•27 min
One day she's teaching women how to do makeup online, the next she becomes one of the biggest female influencers in barbecue, hear the fascinating story of Misty Banchero and how she sharpened her cooking skills to become The Seattle Butcher's Wife! Join Heath and Candace each week for new episodes of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Nov 26, 2024•29 min
Thanksgiving Pizza? Oh yes, Heath and Candace give the DiGiorno pie a try in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast. Heath also answers some of your follow up questions about the best way to brine a turkey, making the Friend's "Moist Maker" sandwich, and the Black Friday deals you need to be on the lookout for this week!
Nov 19, 2024•39 min
How do two Honda engineers become barbecue Grand Champions? That's the story behind Tire Smoke BBQ, Heath and Candace sit down with Jeff Scheurer & Luke Legatt and talk cooking spreadsheets, bucket list contests, and the perils of hauling those big barbecue trailers across the country in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Nov 12, 2024•35 min
Affectionately known as "The BBQ Princess", Leslie Scott stops by the show to talk about her father's incredible barbecue legacy, the creation of UBONS BBQ, and how even she can suffer from imposter syndrome from time to time. Be sure to join Heath and Candace every week for new episodes of The Shootin' The Que podcast!
Nov 05, 2024•37 min
So, what does it take to become successful on Social Media? This week, Heath and Candace are joined by Richard Hagen, better known as "Richard Eats", as he describes the surprising simply concept that launched him into getting millions of views. Plus, get to know Richard and his love for the Detroit Lions and find out which condiment he as tattooed on his body in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Oct 29, 2024•31 min
