Some names in barbecue are respected for wins.

Others are respected for what they’ve built.

Brandon and Michelle O’Guin represent both.

In this special two-part conversation, we sit down with two of the most accomplished and influential figures in barbecue today. From competition success with Ain’t It The Life BBQ… to leadership roles at the world-famous Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest… to balancing business, parenting, and relentless excellence—this is the full story behind the names.

Part One takes you inside Memphis in May—why it remains one of the most prestigious stages in barbecue, how the contest truly works, what competitors often misunderstand, and what it takes behind the scenes to run an event of that scale and standard.

Part Two shifts to the personal side of the journey. Brandon and Michelle open up about how it all started, building their team and business, competing at an elite level, raising a family in the middle of it all, and the mindset required to sustain greatness over time.

This episode is about more than trophies.

It’s about standards. Sacrifice. Partnership. Pressure. Leadership. Legacy.

If you love competition BBQ, championship culture, or stories of people who built something real—this is one you don’t want to miss.

This is BBQ Therapy. 

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