Kurt talks with Tom Tilley about how he started as the coach of the Tallulah Falls Pit Vipers High School BBQ Team, the success they've had, as well as the learning experiences, the process of teaching the kids, and the unconditional support they've gotten from the BBQ community. Find the Pit Vipers on the Tallulah Falls' Instagram and Facebook at the links below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallulah_falls_school/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TallulahFallsSchool Private Facebook G...
Aug 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 20
Kurt talks with Jordan Kirkpatrick, Pit master at Janky Leg BBQ, about how he got into BBQ, the story behind their team name 'Janky Leg,' Jordan's favorite cooker by far, why hot and fast is his go-to cooking style, the challenges of doing a competition by himself vs with his team and the great people in BBQ. Find Janky Leg BBQ on Facebook at the link below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JankyLegBBQ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, an...
Aug 04, 2022•31 min•Ep. 19
Kurt talks with Alex Baker, pit master of Big Baker's BBQ and pit builder about his come up from working at a BBQ restaurant in high school, cooking for his friends, bringing his grill with him to cook at work, learning how to weld to build his pit, and how he's learned BBQ the hard way. Find Big Baker's BBQ on Instagram at the link below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_bakers_bbq/ Build Your Own Smoker: https://www.smokerbuilder.com/ Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Fol...
Jul 28, 2022•29 min•Ep. 18
Kurt talks with Kenny O'Shields, Pitmaster of One Eyed Pig BBQ in Union, SC about his story of friendship that got him started in BBQ, why he likes to compete with the best in KCBS, his at home brisket recipe, BBQ sponsorships, cooking at home vs. in competition, and tips on how to learn from the pros. Find One Eyed Pig BBQ on Facebook as well as their sponsors at the links below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1eyedpig Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/ The Atlanta BBQ Store: h...
Jul 23, 2022•31 min•Ep. 17
Kurt talks with Tyler Price, Pitmaster of Red Beard’s BBQ, about starting BBQ at 15, getting intimidated by all the shiny objects in competition BBQ, at home go-to chicken recipes, smoking wood of choice, and when is the right time to move from Backyard BBQ competitions to Pro. Find Red Beard's BBQ on Facebook and Instagram at the links below! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbeardsbbq99 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_beards_bbq99 Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Fo...
Jul 14, 2022•29 min•Ep. 16
Kurt talks with Kenny Dobbs, Pitmaster of Wine Me, Dine Me, and Swine Me about how he got his start in BBQ and his move to the pros, competition timelines, his favorite BBQ mentors and how they've helped him on his journey, why asking for help shouldn't be something to shy away from and a couple of his favorite sauces and rubs. They also talk about an awesome BBQ organization doing some great things - Operation BBQ Relief. Find Wine Me, Dine Me, and Swine Me on Facebook and Instagram and Operati...
Jul 08, 2022•26 min•Ep. 15
Kurt talks with Anthony Jones, Pitmaster of Southern Life BBQ, about his journey into Backyard BBQ, why you shouldn't let quality or availability of meat stop you from cooking, the importance of just jumping in and getting your feet wet, bringing the community together, and Anthony's BBQ fundraiser competition in September. Find Southern Life BBQ on Facebook and check out the Trenton Smoke on the Square event happening in September 2022! Facebook: www.facebook.com/southernlifebbq Register for Tr...
Jun 23, 2022•32 min•Ep. 14
Kurt talks with Derek Johnson, Pitmaster of Sweet Dixie BBQ about how he got started in BBQ, the early success he's gotten in the 2 years of competing, his timelines and strategies for cooking, a new BBQ event in Georgia he's spearheading, and some delicious at home burger recipes. Sweet Dixie BBQ was the Reserve Grand Champion at the 7th annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Grand Champion in the Boogie & Blues 2022, and is currently the points leader of the Georgia BBQ Championship. Find Sw...
Jun 16, 2022•25 min•Ep. 13
Kurt talks with Randall Bowman, founder and owner of Deep South Smokers, about getting his start in BBQ then moving into building smokers, how being different in competition BBQ isn't necessarily the path to a win, why backyard BBQ with the family is the best part of it all, and the future of competition BBQ. Find Deep South Smokers on their website and follow them on social media! Website: https://www.deepsouthsmokers.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepSouthSmokers Twitter: https://twi...
Jun 09, 2022•31 min•Ep. 12
Kurt talks with Mark Wetherell, Pitmaster of Maya Jane BBQ out of Evans, Georgia about the reality of juggling a career, family, and BBQ, how many contests newbies should do in their first year, making money in competition BBQ, and a couple easy and delicious at-home wing recipes for those of all skill levels. Mark also shares the wisdom he keeps with him while he practices his BBQ and throughout competitions to keep him going. Follow Maya Jane BBQ on Facebook @mayajanebbq and see their sponsors...
Jun 02, 2022•30 min•Ep. 11
Kurt chats with Cary Chasteen, Pitmaster of Hold Your Horses BBQ, a Competition BBQ team competing in the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA), Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), and the Florida BBQ Association (FBA) and also provides catering and fundraiser cooks for local youth groups. Cary talks about about growing up doing BBQ with his dad, why you don't have to overthink when it comes to picking out a smoker, and some great tips on how to stay consistent and finding your stride. Follow Hold...
May 26, 2022•22 min•Ep. 10
Kurt shares lessons from his BBQ team, Atomic City Smokers, first professional competition with the Kansas City Barbecue Society on May 14th. From knowing when to order your meat, to trying new things out, and going with your gut, this is definitely an episode for all the BBQ Newbies out there! If you loved this episode, please share with a buddy who's looking to get into BBQ! Leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify podcasts! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here ! Hav...
May 19, 2022•15 min•Ep. 9
Kurt talks with Jonathan Sands, Pitmaster of the Ribpublicans BBQ team about how he started in BBQ, the equipment he loves using, simple recipe and tips for ribs and great advice for those looking to get into competition BBQ. Follow the Ribpublicans BBQ Team on Facebook! Lone Star Grillz Gaskins Meats in Adel, GA Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com...
May 12, 2022•30 min•Ep. 8
Co-Host of BBQ 4 Newbies, Kurt Mueller, shares advice, lessons and recipes for prepping an entire hog from start to finish. From the rubs to injections, temperatures and grills, and helping you to know what not to do and what not to skip out on. If you're intimidated by cooking a whole hog, it's not as hard as it seems! Jump in and try it out! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com...
Apr 23, 2022•13 min•Ep. 7
On today's special episode of BBQ 4 Newbies, co-host Kurt Mueller shares his team's experience, the Atomic City Smokers, at their most recent GBA competition, the adversity they faced, how they overcame it and the lessons they learned. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com
Apr 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 6
Kurt and Kevin sit down with Wes Garrett, pit master of Piglitically Incorrect BBQ out of Brandon, Mississippi. Piglitically Incorrect BBQ has multiple Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions, was Top 15 Overall at the 2021 American Royal Invitational, and the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational BBQ Team. Wes shares his stories of his newbie start to BBQ, why you should find your own way and stick with it, and some really need-to-know grilling techniques for the backyard-er. Follow ...
Apr 07, 2022•31 min•Ep. 5
Kurt and Kevin talk BBQ with Bill and Andrea Heyen, the 2021 American Royal Grand Champions and the husband and wife team of Triple H BBQ, out of Gillespie, IL. In this episode, they share how they best work as a team, the real techniques as to how to cook a great brisket (and not just what the internet tells you) and how they like to make it a family fun tradition. Follow Triple H BBQ's on Facebook @triplehbbq and on Instagram and see their sponsors below! Heavy Smoke BBQ: https://www.heavysmok...
Mar 31, 2022•25 min•Ep. 4
Kurt and Kevin sit down with 2019 IBCA Cooker of the Year, Lee Hickel, who is a part of the Red Mule's Bad Ass BBQ Team out of Texas. In this episode, Lee shares his pretty bad start in the world of competition BBQ and how he turned that around, why you should stick with your guns and shouldn't switch your cooking style based on the audience, and a few simple ways to make your backyard BBQ as delicious as the pros! For BBQ 4 Newbies listeners: Get 10% off of Lee's BBQ classes at https://bbqchamp...
Mar 24, 2022•29 min•Ep. 3
Kurt talks with Bobby Gay, Co-Pitmaster of the HOCO BBQ Outlaws out of Gainesville, FL. In this episode, Bobby shares the wild story that started his BBQ journey, how he changes the way he cooks to fit it in his schedule, and some easy sauces and rubs to make when you're in your own backyard! Keep an eye out for his butcher shop opening in the next few months in the North Florida area called Sweet Neat Butcher Shop. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Em...
Mar 17, 2022•26 min•Ep. 3
We sit down and talk with Robby Royal, the 2014 BBQ Pitmaster Champion and 2016 Smoked Champion, about how he got started in BBQ, what smokers he likes the best and why and a few tips and tricks to use while learning how to find your BBQ groove! Follow him and his team, Rescue Smokers, on Facebook . Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here! Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com...
Mar 10, 2022•18 min•Ep. 2
We are true newbies to the BBQ game and whether you want to compete in the Pro Circuit or be the King of your Backyard BBQ, we will be right there with you sharing tips, tricks, tools, and recipes we've learned along the way and passing them onto you. Want to reach us? Email us at bbq4newbies@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter here!
Mar 02, 2022•19 min•Ep. 1
