You might know Steve Smith from BBQ Pitmaster, and today you will hear all about his unconventional path to the show, the barbecue mentors that helped him along the way and the advice he has for newcomers looking to get into the competition barbecue game on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:27 - Getting Started In BBQ

4:03 - Couldn't Shake The Itch

7:10 - Needed A Good Partner

9:20 - Trying To Get The Finish Right

10:48 - Name Change

13:35 - Barbecue Mentors

19:20 - Sometimes It Works Out

22:08 - Strongest Category

26:00 - Timing VS Tenderness

31:20 - Worst Category

38:00 - Tricks To Competition Brisket

42:00 - Competition Trailers

46:00 - Farthest Travelend

51:30 - Advice For Newcomers

56:00 - Learning To Let Go

59:00 - Doing Well

01:04:00 - Finding Mad Dog Online

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