Mack Weaver - CEO of Memphis In May
Episode description
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 Que podcast.
0:00 - Start
0:30 - Getting Ready For MIM
1:15 - This Year's Honored Country - South Korea
2:40 - 2nd Year As CEO
5:15 - Positive Take-Aways From 2024
8:15 - The Judging Class Changed Everything
11:20 - Adding The Steak & Junior's Contests
16:40 - Barbecue Alley
18:15 - Growing SEA Side Of Competition
20:00 - Will There Be A Dessert Category?
25:10 - Importance Of Local Community To Contest
26:30 - Barbecue Hall Of Fame In Memphis?
30:50 - Memphis In May Marathon & Events
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