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 - Different Styles Of Pizza

21:30 - Ricotta, Yes Or No?

23:45 - Learning The Art Of Pizza

26:50 - Italian Holiday Traditions

30:20 - Easter Pizza

31:50 - Traditional Italian Christmas Meal

34:20 - Family Recipes

38:30 - Onion Skin Easter Eggs

41:00 - Bob's New YouTube Channel

45:20 - Deciding What To Cook

49:00 - Finding Bobby T 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

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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 - https://www.keywestbbq.com/

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!

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!

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!

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 Cobbler Style Ribs - https://youtu.be/JRo7hhOH6Y4

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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://memphisinmay.org/events/world-championship-barbecue-cooking-contest-2/

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!

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!

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

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!

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!

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!

"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!

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!

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

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!

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"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!

Heath and Candace recap the wild and wonderful time they had at the Houston Livestock & Rodeo BBQ Competition. It was the first time ever for the team to compete in this event and Heath put it best, "Everything really is bigger in Texas!" They talk about everything from Texas hospitality, late night shady tire shops, and experiencing one of the biggest parties of the year in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!

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!

"Big Jake" Fullington returns to the Shootin' The Que podcast showcasing his brand new rubs!  He talks about his plans for the upcoming BBQ Season, his favorite cuts of meat to cook, and he reacts to your comments about the ever persistent mystery of his age on this episode of Shootin' The Que!

Moe Cason & Bob Trudnak join the show and deliver one of the funniest and most memorable episodes of Shootin' The Que to date! They, along with Heath and Candace, discuss giving back and cooking for the troops, the struggles of travel as a big guy, and share some of their most embarrassing stories with you in this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Cajun flare comes to the Shootin' The Que podcast this week as Heath and Candace are joined by Louisiana favorite Stalekracker!  Hear what REALLY happened between him and the state police, the charities that touch his heart and how his decision to eat Tom Brady's iguanas wasn't the best idea, look for new episodes of the Shootin' The Que podcast ever week!

Get an inside look at the Super Bowl with champion and current Jags OL Chandler Brewer. He talks about what it was like going from a small town to Los Angeles, a typical week training in the NFL, and finally the feeling of winning the Big Game! It's time to break out your favorite football foods with Heath and Candace in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!