This week’s episode is topical and very, very important.  Last week, a great friend of the show experienced every competition cook’s worst nightmare—a KCBS rep coming to his cooksite with his box with only 5 samples in it.

Hear the story directly from Brian Corbett with Smokin Skullies on what happened in Galax, VA, how to prevent it in the future, and how the rest of his cook went.

Listen to Luke and Kim discuss BBQ, college football, driving to Wise, alcohol, and many other topics in the first part of this hilarious and fun conversation. Guests include Brian Corbett with Smokin' Skullies, Jerry Stephenson with Redneck Scientific, Stephen Hypes with Still Workin' On It, Thomas Gearhart with Mudville, and a bunch of others as they cruise by!

Aaron Lesley with Texas Oil Dust has been cooking non stop for pretty much three years. Lots of good tricks and tips in this episode, and also details about his upcoming class on BBQChamps.com!

This week Producer Danks joins in to discuss Luke's first-ever run at Memphis in May. As always, it dives into other topics. Enjoy these two chatting about BBQ, WVU, and the future. 

Craig Verhage, aka The BBQ Ninja, has done it all! He's cooked everything, been everywhere and built himself an amazing BBQ brand. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with The BBQ Ninja!

Chris Webb with Bushmaster BBQ has been rocking and rolling! Also the proprietor of Proud Souls BBQ, I think you'll enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with this well-traveled and very successful pitmaster.

Erin Campbell, AKA the BBQ Duchess, is the boss lady of Ubon's BBQ, who recently finished 10th place overall in whole hog at Memphis in May! She's an incredible person, has had BBQ in her veins for her whole life, and is a great interview!

We switch gears a little bit this week with a fantastic interview with a fantastic person. Susie Bulloch is a TV star, successful BBQ business owner, and the creator of Hey Grill Hey. We dive into what her habits are, how she creates, and how she's created an amazing BBQ business.

Last week, we got to spend some time in Pinehurst, NC as part of the Smokin' in the Pines Contest and got to do a nice Q and A with our guy Brian Corbett from Smokin' Skullies.

Shannon Turner with Muttley Crew BBQ is one of the hottest pitmasters in the country right now. A great episode with a lot of good advice and a few great stories.