It's officially Key West Invitational Week! Bear and Jenn Holeman stopped by the podcast last week to talk a little about the event and of course that great Key West fishing. Last week also wrapped up another Ace Hardware Trades Show, hear Heath tell Candace about some of the best places to stop in Kentucky for Cuban food and why mustard really is a great binder. There is a lot packed into this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

00:00 - Start

03:00 - Weather and Fishing Conditions

06:04 - WSauce Growth and Market Trends

08:57 - Bear's Fishing Journey and Industry Insights

14:53 - Impact of Technology on Fishing Practices

19:05 - Key West Invitational Changes and Enhancements

29:00 - Ace Hardware Trade Show

23:25 - Eating Chicken At The Eagle

37:00 - Who's Who At The Ace Trade Show

42:00 - The Great Binder Debate

46:00 - Cuban Food At La Bodeguita De Mima

52:25 - Sidebar At Whiskey Row

59:00 - Changes For Next Ace Trade Show

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• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

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Craig Verhage is back on the podcast! The BBQ Ninja sits down with Heath and Candace to discuss some of the amazing new Royal Oak products that are about to hit the market, the importance of giving back to your community, and the best ways to cook alligator. Look for all new episodes of the Shootin' The Que podcast every Tuesday!

0:00 - Start

0:22 - Craig Verhage

2:30 - When Is Charcoal Season?

7:00 - New Royal Oak Products

11:20 - Becoming The BBQ Ninja

17:15 - Day To Day

22:00 - Standout Events

31:20 - Hunting & Cooking Alligator

40:00 - Wild Game Dinner

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• 81x BBQ Grand Champion,

• 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#podcast #royaloak #charcoal #alligator #charity #givingback #bbqninja #bbq #cooking #hunting

While the main event might have been a little lackluster, the food definitely was not! Heath and Candace recap some of their favorite bites from the big game, take a look at some of the knockout Cooking With Friends recipes that have come out lately, and get ready for a very busy travel schedule on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:25 - Was It Really A "Super" Bowl?

6:00 - Most Popular Event Dishes

7:00 - Overall Thoughts About The Game

10:40 - Cooking With Friends

16:30 - Mike Starr's Peach Ribs

20:40 - Brianna Stark's Smoked Lasagna

27:40 - Very Busy Next Few Weeks

39:40 - Looking Ahead To Memphis In May

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#food #football #favorite #podcast #ribs #mikestarr #lasagna #briannastark #acehardware #keywest #fishing #competition #memphisinmay

The massive ice storm brought the area to a standstill and Heath and Candace were caught in one of the worst hit areas. But things are starting to return to normal and they are back to discuss everything from the biggest tip to cooking with venison, Heath's brand new chili seasoning, and how to have a delicious Valentine's Day dinner without blowing your budget, it's all happening on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:35 - After Effects Of Crippling Ice Storm

10:33 - Brand New Chili Seasoning

13:45 - How To Cook With Deer Meat

22:30 - Different Types Of Game In Chili

26:00 - Valentine's Day Is Coming

35:55 - Budget Friendly Valentine's Meal

39:40 - Best BBQ Restaurants For Valentine's

44:48 - Unique Dishes Made Out Of Barbecue

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• 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#icestorm #podcast #mississippi #hunting #deer #recipe #best #valentines #onabudget

You've heard about those folks who become famous overnight thanks to TikTok, well now you get to learn all about one of them! Meet Breanna Stark, who cut her teeth in the competitive world of Texas barbecue and then one video later found herself cooking on the world's stage. Hear about her transition from competition to content, some of the biggest lessons she's learned and where to find the best bite of brisket in Texas in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:15 - Breanna Stark, Married To BBQ

3:30 - Difference Between IBCA & KCBS

11:00 - So Much Can Change In 10 Years

16:50 - BBQ Friends Encourage Each Other

21:20 - Biggest Lessons In Competition BBQ

30:00 - Beef Tallow For Skin

35:25 - Going From Competition To Recipe Videos

41:50 - Ah-ha Moment In Video

44:45 - Responding To Internet Trolls

52:00 - What IS Memphis Barbecue?

55:00 - Best BBQ Bite Ever?

01:06:00 - Having Doors Opened

01:15:00 - Life Before BBQ

01:20:00 - Finding Married To BBQ Online

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#podcast #food #marriedtobbq #online #viral #cooking #competition #texas #bestbite #heathriles #bbq #tiktok

Can you guess what the most popular Super Bowl food for Mississippi is according to Newsweek? Well, if you actually live in the state you'll agree that it is 100% wrong! Heath and Candace talk about the super miss as well as what dishes really ARE the most popular in the Magnolia state for the big game. They also discuss which libations they'll be sipping on all on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

1:25 - Food For The Big Game

4:25 - Fan Of The Game Or Commercials?

14:30 - Prep, Protein & Mistakes

19:20 - Smoked Chicken Queso & Cheeseburger Sliders

24:00 - Super Bowl Drinks

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• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#football #podcast #food #recipes #mistakes #tipsandtricks #thebiggame #cocktails

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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• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#podcast #food #blazingstar #barbecue #memphisinmay #mim #competition #breakingnews #livefire #bourbon #best #seasonings #sauces #rubs #whatsnext

How would you like the chance to visit the Heath Riles tent at Memphis In May this year? That's part of the amazing grand prize being given away at this year's When Pigs Fly event in Cape Girardeau, Missouri! Heath and Candace get all of the details from Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers about which first responder teams are cooking with some of the biggest names in barbecue, to all of the food samplings and life music the day of the event. You definitely don't want to miss out on this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:10 - Happy New Year!

2:30 - Ryan Eftink Of Smokin' Brothers

6:25 - Year 6 Of When Pigs Fly

8:40 - Revealing This Years Coach/Team Pairings

17:20 - The Week Leading Up To The Event

23:10 - Acquiring Gateway Drum

30:00 - What's Next For Smokin' Brothers

34:30 - How To Buy Tickets To When Pigs Fly

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• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#podcast #food #smokinbrothers #whenpigsfly #event #barbecue #happynewyear #2026 #firstresponders #charity #memphisinmay #gatewaydrums #heathriles #heathrilesbbq

This has been an amazing year for Heath Riles BBQ. Heath and Candace recap some of their biggest moments, tackle the biggest questions about cooking your holiday prime rib, and discuss the importance of always having Heinz 57 in your fridge in this episode of Shootin' The Que. We hope you have an amazing New Year and we will see you again in 2026!

0:00 - Start

1:15 - Heath's Annual Texas Hunting Trip

8:15 - Memorable Moments From The Trip

18:25 - Holiday Prime Rib

30:30 - What A Year, 2025 Recap

35:00 - Heath Needs Your Help

40:15 - Favorite Travel Moments

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

#podcast #recap #2025 #newyear #bbq #hunting #heinz57 #primerib #recipe #family

Today's episode drops on Heath's birthday and there is a lot to discuss! One of the biggest topics is holiday foods and Heath dives into his recent Holiday Pork Loin video giving some helpful advice to those cooking on a budget this season. For those looking to splurge, the Beef Tenderloin and Prime Rib are also on the menu, complete with discount code HEATH15 if you want to shop through Market House. Lastly, Heath and Candace talk about Christmas traditions and how their daughter helps to make the season a little more magical on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

1:35 - Holiday Pork Loin

7:30 - Dedicant Southern Holiday Foods

14:15 - Beef Tenderloin/Prime Rib

24:00 - Cooking Time & Thawed Meat

28:25 - When Does Christmas Season Start?

33:40 - Typical Christmas Meal

38:00 - Family And The Holidays

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

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