Breaking News about Memphis In May and SmokeSlam starts of the Shootin' The Que podcast today. Heath is joined by special guest Mike Starr of Blazing Star BBQ to talk about what went down and how it changes up Memphis in May this year. They also jump into one of their favorite topics: bourbon. There's a lot to digest in today's episode, so stick around!

0:00 - Start

0:35 - Mike Starr's Story

4:40 - Breaking MIM News

10:10 - Let's Be Honest About SmokeSlam

18:10 - Life Fire Has Grown In Popularity

30:35 - Talking Bourbon: The Good, The Bad, The Overrated

46:40 - Mike Starr's BBQ Business

56:30 - What's Next For Blazing Star BBQ?

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