Rob and Chris welcome Joe Pearce of SLAPS BBQ.  Joe explains the changes in the restaurant business during the COVID19 crisis,his experiences in competition and appearances on the famed BBQ Pitmasters television show.

Chris and Rob interview Adam Gautreau of Cajun Blaze.  This one is a wild ride, so settle in, fire up the pit and grab a cold one!

Today's Podcast we welcome 2019 KCBS Team of the Year, Matt Walker from Boomerang BBQ.  

On this episode we are joined by none other than Steve Hayden of One 2 BBQ.  Steve is Competition veteren with an impressive resume.  Over the course of this hour, Steve breaks down his humble beginnings and highlights a few of his biggest wins.  Keep an eye on the One 2 BBQ Facebook page for information on tell all classes from our good friend.  You won't regret it.  

COVID19 complications for the 2020 competition season, Mark Rasmussen from BBQSUPERSTORE.COM joins us and Brad Leighninger from Gettin' Basted talks plans for 2020, The BBQ League and restaurant challenges during the virus crisis.  

Welcome everyone to the new competition BBQ podcast hosted by Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke and Rob Honke of St. Louis Black Iron BBQ.

This episode includes:  Introductions by Rob and Chris,  State of the BBQ Union, Covid 19 cancellations, speculations on the impact of current events on The Jack and the American Royal.