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!

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!

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!

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/

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!

"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!

This week get an in-depth look at the culinary charity cooking competition (try saying that 5x fast!) When Pigs Fly. Ryan Eftink starts the episode off giving everyone an inside look at the inception of the contents and the importance of supporting first responders, then Heath and Candance are joined with their winning team from this year's competition; the awesome nurses of Cookin' Thighs & Savin' Lives. A big thank you from the crew at the Shootin' The Que podcast to all of the first responders out there for everything that you do!

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!

Get ready for a wild episode of Shootin' The Que as Moe Cason joins Heath and Candace to talk about his transition from the Navy to BBQ Competition Television, his unique tattoo tradition, and a special moment that still gives him chills even today!

(0:00)Start (0:20) - Moe Cason (7:54) - First Competition (9:42) - Getting Disqualified (10:41) - How Many Contests Have You Cooked? (12:40) - This Is For Real (14:13) - Different Products (15:27) - Favorite Product? (19:30) - It Gives Me Chills (20:45) - Thoughts On MIM Controversy? (24:37) - Ready For 2024 (26:55) - How To Find Moe Cason (29:00) - Tattoo Tradition (30:24) - Wildest Thing Ever Eaten

Philly native Bob Trudnak of BBQ Bob's joins Heath and Candace to discuss what REALLY goes into a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, what in the world is Scrapple, and the meat he got tricked into eating in Germany in this episode of Shootin' The Que!

2023 was an incredibly busy year; Memphis In May, Key West, new products, new podcast, and controversial cooking recipes. Heath and Candace recap the some of their favorite moments and hint at a new free video series coming up that will help any barbecue competitor up their game in 2024! Welcome to Episode 1 of Season 3 of the Shootin' the Que podcast!

A trio of some of the biggest new BBQ flavors have officially hit the market as Heath and Candace discuss the new Heath Riles' BBQ Glazes: Cherry Apple Habanero, Brown Sugar Honey Habanero, and Maple Honey Habanero! They also discuss rib cooking techniques, grandma's ham recipe, and how much seasoning is too much in this episode of Shootin' The Que.

Most Recent Recipes:

Cherry Apple Habanero Glazed Ribs - https://youtu.be/_bbrXCO5T1Y

Smoked Holiday Ham - https://youtu.be/ufY8mP-8uKo

Jimmy Shotwell of Memphis BBQ Supply joins Heath and Candace as they discuss the current trends in barbecue, how to keep your grill lasting longer, and details about the Memphis In May move to Tiger Lane in this episode of Shootin' The Que!

Two heavyweights of New England BBQ join Heath and Candace on this episode of Shootin' The Que as Rick Hewatt of 3 Taxi Guys and Bill Gillespie of Smokin' Hoggz BBQ join the show! Rick explains the inspiration behind the famous Cab-a-Cue and how it was almost never built, while Bill gives Heath the inside track on what it takes to write so many cookbooks and stay in the competition game.

Ever wonder how much it REALLY costs to get into the competition BBQ game?  Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ and Richard & Vanessa Pruvis of Chicken Fried BBQ discuss travel, can't miss competitions, and what their spouses think about the competition season bills on this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Heath and Candace sit down with Brian Corbett of Smokin' Skullies BBQ and Jeff Vanderlinde of Shiggin' & Grinnin' to discuss their favorite contests, hardest meats to cook and more on this episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast.

Heath and Candace took a quick weekend trip down to New Orleans for their first-ever NFL game and came across some new favorite restaurants. Get their thoughts on trying Turtle Soup for the first time, the Chicken Sandwich that Heath swears is the best he's ever had, and some Thanksgiving Day Turkey Tips on how to get the best flavor possible!

This week is a twofer as Heath and Candace are joined by Royal Oak Charcoal CEO Jim Bennett and LC BBQ's Phil and Carmen Breeden. Hear the story behind why Royal Oak Charcoal is so passionate about keeping the environment first and what happens when Phil and Carmen go head to head in competitions on this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!

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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!

Heath and Candace take a moment to catch their breath after a long two weeks of travel. Follow along as they recap their time at The Jack Daniel's Invitational in Lynchburg, TN and the Royal Oak Invitational in Roswell, GA! They delve into all the fun moments, behind-the-scenes insights, and their tour of the Jack Daniel's distillery.

Check out the full recap videos on our YouTube channel!

Full Royal Oak Invitational Recap: https://youtu.be/fL_eGuoqG_o

Full Jack Daniel's Invitational Recap: https://youtu.be/rOPzV2DVXl0

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Gator Guilbeau of Paramount's hit show Yellowstone joins Heath and Candace sharing secrets from cooking on the set, his new show inspired cookbook, and how Steve Irwin played a part in getting his nickname in this episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast!

Ryan Lane of Lane's BBQ joins Heath and Candace to talk about his huge variety of rubs (including a dessert line!), SEC football, and how he got into the biscuit business on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Kendal Adair of Smoked N' Spiced stops by Shootin' The Que to discuss what it was like being a BBQ cook on Master Chef, the pros and cons of social media, and the news that the Memphis In May BBQ Cooking Contest will no longer be held at its iconic location off the banks of the Mississippi River.

Matt Groark of Next Level Chef talks about his career as a high school teacher, what it was like working with Gordon Ramsay, and the exciting new BBQ centered streaming app Embers TV on this week's episode of Shootin' The Que!

It has been a busy week for Heath Riles BBQ! The team headed down to Florida for the grand re-opening of Chad Ward's expanded Whiskey Bent BBQ location in Lakeland, FL. Next they headed to Orlando, FL for the massive Ace Hardware Trade Show. Heath and Candace give you a full breakdown of their week including some can't miss places to eat in the Lakeland and Orlando areas!

Texas BBQ comes to the Shootin' The Que Podcast this week as Heath and Candace are joined by JD Marsh of Breggy Bomb BBQ! They talk about how Houston Astros' pitcher Alex Bregman became an owner, ghost pepper cocktails, and the biggest difference between the San Antonio and Houston BBQ Contests.

Heath is joined this week by Mike Starr! They discuss Mike's time on Air Force One and his signature spicy rubs, and top it off with a bold statement about Gordon Ramsay in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast!

Heath and Candace are joined in the studio this week by The BBQ Ninja, Craig Verhage. Find out how Craig got his particular nickname, the story behind catching the giant gator known as "The Dark Knight" and more!

Heath and Candace look ahead to the Ace Hardware Tradeshow, New Recipes and College Football in this episode. And for the first time ever respond to some of the "Mean Comments" left to them by viewers!

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

Jake Fullington of @bbqwithbigjake joins Heath and Candace in the studio this week as they discuss the future of the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, keyboard critics and people's obsession with Jake's age.

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Heath and Candace are back from Key West with a recap of the first annual Rub & Tug Invitational presented by Bear & Burton, the W Sauce guys.  The 3 day contest included fishing, lobster diving and a bbq competition all to help raise money for pediatric brain cancer. 2:28 - Driving Golf Carts 3:51 - Chickens 6:40 - Fishing 8:24 - Catching Sharks 10:45 - Deep Sea Fishing VS Key West Fishing 12:30 - Lobster Diving 16:39 - Sandbar 18:09 - Greatest BBQ Experience 20:17 - Max The Meat Guy 21:34 - Rain Storm 25:50 - Drosco 27:00 - Meeting Everyone 29:48 - Belly Flop Contents 32:00 - W Sauce Speedo 33:23 - Awards & The W Sauce Team

The week on Shootin' The Que, Heath and Candace are joined by Nick Woolfolk from The Great Pig In The Sky. They talk about life on the road and some of their more memorable cooks, with stories about destroyed trailers and the worst Mexican restaurant in Mississippi. The Mailbag segment is back with five brand new listener questions from across our social media.

Heath and Candace highlight their upcoming trip to Key West for Bear and Burton's Rub & Tug event. They sit down with Bear and Burton to discuss the origins of their hit W Sauce and breakdown the schedule for their 3 day Rub & Tug event, and have a new group of fan questions to answer in their Mail Bag segment.