What happens when you mix comedy and barbeque? You get Meat Dave! The always funny Dave Williamson joins Heath and Candace this week to discuss his evolution from car salesman to comedian pitmaster, his passion for getting involved in his community with the Gundo Comedy & BBQ Festival, and his unique Miami Vice inspired grill in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Do you use bacon grease when you cook? Have you ever deep fried and entire turkey in it? David Bissmeyer of Bacon Up is about to blow your mind with some of the interesting ways bacon grease can take your dish's flavor profile to the next level in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Oct 15, 2024•36 min
Have you ever had pig brains and eggs? That's just one of the MANY topics that Heath and Candace discuss with this week's guest, Mikey Kay, of Fire & Smoke BBQ. Learn all about his sugar free product line, the grill he has tattooed on his body, and how hard it really is to run a food truck on this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Oct 08, 2024•55 min
Get an inside look at all the new things coming to the World Food Championships with its president and CEO, Mike McCloud! He tells Heath all about the new mixology category, the best advice for anyone looking to get involved, and showing love for our military brothers and sisters in the Battle Of The Branches category. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Oct 01, 2024•43 min
Shining the spotlight on Iowa BBQ, Thyron Mathews talks about his family tradition of mopping barbecue, thinking the call for BBQ Showdown was a joke, and almost missing his first 1st place win in competition in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Sep 24, 2024•48 min
Barracudas, Water Spouts, Food Poisoning... Heath and Candace recap the highs and lows of their trip down to Florida for the Second Annual Bear & Burton's Key West Invitational! Hear the story behind the biggest fish caught at the event, what happened to Heath's audio feed, and the dish from Big Jake that had the crowd going crazy in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Behind-The-Scenes of the Key West Invitational - https://youtu.be/ebket_d7n0U
Sep 17, 2024•24 min
What was it really like to take a bunch of BBQ guys lobster fishing for the first time? Captain Kelso of All Water Charters looks back at last year's Rub & Tug Event (now called the Key West Invitational) and highlights some of the best fish to find, the biggest events in Key West, and what really works to prevent sea sickness in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Aug 20, 2024•52 min
Ever needed a vacation from your vacation? Heath and Candace talk about their recent family trip to Orange Beach and some of the restaurant highlights they found along the way. Next up, Heath takes a deeper dive into his popular Rib Comparison videos answering a few viewer questions and taking a look at a fresh round of Mean Comments in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Aug 13, 2024•48 min
Raising money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation with some of the biggest names in BBQ, what could be better than that? How about doing it in Key West! What has quickly become a fan favorite amongst pitmasters, the Key West Invitational is about to kick off its second year and tickets for the general public are still available! Heath and Candace get all the details from founders Bear Holeman & Burton Young in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Purchase Tickets - h...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min
With a cookie that is among the "11 Dishes to Eat in Alabama Before You Die", we talk David Maluff, co-owner of the local Alabama favorite Full Moon BBQ Restaurant. With fresh ingredients every day, giving back to the community, and a unique dessert selection, Heath and Candace learn all about this bbq treasure in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Jul 30, 2024•30 min
Have you ever wondered how championship BBQ pitmasters get those perfect pieces of meat for competition? Let Heath and Candace introduce you to TK Ratliff of Ramon's Meat Market! He walks through how his family got into the competition side of meat cutting, which meats he thinks are overrated, and the new updates inside the store itself for customers like you. New episodes of the Shootin' The Que podcast drop every Tuesday, be sure to subscribe now!
Jul 23, 2024•57 min
It's been a busy summer: a visit to Meadow Creek BBQ Supply in PA, deep see fishing in the Gulf during hurricane season, and a super controversial BBQ Baked Beans recipe. Heath and Candance dive into it all, from what Heath calls "the best burger I've ever had" to what is the definition of baked beans. Get your opinions ready! It's an all new episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Crack Smash Burgers - https://youtu.be/S-k04-gcmDY Pit Style BBQ Baked Beans - https://youtu.be/7PFQYvFfOx0 Peach ...
Jul 16, 2024•52 min
Heath and Candace are joined by fellow Mississippi pitmaster Wes Garrett of Piglitically Incorrect and they get into everything from which charcoal produces the least amount of ash, to the time in competition barbecue Wes refers to as the "Reign Of Terror". Floods, Canada, Tommy Callahan... this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast has it all!
Jul 09, 2024•54 min
Heath Riles' team Smokemasters BBQ took home the first ever Grand Champion at SmokeSlam as well as a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championships. Hear from Will & Katie Hair what it was like to have "the best birthday present ever" when they qualified in Whole Hog, Pulled Pork and Ribs all in the same day!
Jul 02, 2024•53 min
Season 3 has been the BIGGEST season yet of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Heath and Candace look back at some of its biggest moments; from controversial guests, to new product launches and the incredible competition season. Plus, find out how you can win some BIG prizes with the kickoff of Hot Grill Summer and the new places to find Heath Riles products near you!
Jun 11, 2024•44 min
As an official 2x rib winner at the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Competition, Heath and Candace breakdown what those 4 days of competition looked like; from the choice Prairie Fresh Prime ribs to their amazing ancillary team! Will Heath be back next year to defend his title? Find out in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Jun 04, 2024•29 min
If you're looking for some wild stories Mitch "Meat Mitch" Benjamin has them on this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! He tells Heath and Candace about witnessing the historic burning of Notre Dame, serving food to Michael Jordan at Derek Jeter's retirement party, and experiencing the excitement of both the Kentucky Derby and Masters in this week's episode!
May 28, 2024•49 min
Meet husband and wife team JP and Collen Parran of Bourbon & Blues BBQ from North Carolina! Hear all about how this duo quickly transitioned from barbecue lovers, to judges and eventually competitors, how to win on a Weber, and the new competition app that changed the game in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
May 21, 2024•53 min
Curious about the new barbecue festival in Memphis called SmokeSlam? Well, now is your chance to hear all about it from organizer Melzie Wilson! Heath and Candace talk with her about how she got involved in the event, her history with barbecue, and what the future of SmokeSlam may look like in this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
May 15, 2024•56 min
It is the most prestigious barbecue contest in the world and it has a brand new president and CEO! This week Heath and Candace are joined by Mack Weaver as they discuss the 45th year of the Memphis In May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Will the music be back? What new changes can we expect at the event? How can you be a guest judge? Find out the answers to these questions and more in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Purchase Memphis in May tickets - https://memphisi...
May 13, 2024•42 min
Bourbon aficionado and food truck champion Anwar Robinson joins Heath and Candace on this week's podcast! They discuss his MASSIVE bourbon collection, almost getting suspended for starting a business in college, and the tasty options you can find inside the Robinson Smokehouse food truck in this episode of Shootin' The Que!
May 08, 2024•1 hr
The always fun McLemore Boys are back today on the Shootin' The Que podcast! They tell Heath and Candace all about their newest cookbook Gather & Grill, what it's really like doing the Fox & Friends Summer Concert Series, and how their passion for pediatric cancer research has taken them to the most unlikely of places! Order The McLemore Boy's new cookbook "Gather and Grill" now - https://amzn.to/3wgRtlz
May 06, 2024•51 min
2024 Southaven Springfest KCBS WINNERS Optimus Swine join Heath and Candace today on the podcast! Learn all about their love of the 80's, what it's like being brothers in business, and their headspace leading into the contest on this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!
Apr 30, 2024•51 min
Racing your GPS, 4:00am bachelorette parties, and the World Food Championships; Heath and Candace are joined by Randall Bowman and they talk about it all on this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!
Apr 23, 2024•50 min
Are you ready for this?! Malcom & Rachelle Reed join the Shootin' The Que podcast this week! Hear all about their longtime friendship with Heath and Candace, turkey hunting, judging the World Squirrel Cookoff, the beginning of "How To BBQ Right", and much much more in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 36 min
"Five star dining in a strip mall." In this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast, Heath and Candace talk about some of their favorite places for food in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Heath also goes more in-depth on his recent "Low & Slow Pork Butt" recipe video, even discussing the best ways to reheat and eat this fan favorite!
Apr 09, 2024•44 min
Ever wonder what it takes to prep for the World Championship BBQ Contest? Heath and Candace dive into what's going on behind the scenes with everything from their new BBQ trailer and exciting new glazes to past competitions and controversial brisket wins in this week's podcast episode of Shootin' The Que!
Apr 02, 2024•50 min
Heath sits down with James Cruse of BBQ Brawl to discuss the charity close to his heart, Hogs For The Cause, that raises money for pediatric brain cancer, his wild times on BBQ Brawl, and his brand of seasonings Stockyard Landing Barbecue, on this week's episode of Shootin' The Que! Donate to Hogs For The Cause - https://hogsforthecause.rallybound.org/2024/Member/MyPage/6489391/Fire-Spice?tab=MyPage...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Join Heath and Candace as they sit down with the one and only Tuffy Stone! He shares how he went from being a chef to competing on BBQ Pitmasters, his book "Cool Smoke - The Art Of Great BBQ" and which contest means the most to him on this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast! Shop Heath Riles BBQ - heathrilesbbq.com Follow us on Social Media - https://linktr.ee/heathrilesbbq
Mar 19, 2024•47 min
"Faith, Family and The Rest", Heath and Candace are joined by Masterbuilt Smokers' own John Sr. and John Jr. McLemore! Hear the incredible story of how the family was able to build its brand, their new cookbook and their thoughts on gravity smokers in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 6 min
