On Episode 268 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with one of the top teams on the West Coast - and one of the best in the USA. Dave and Shirin Mara from Meat Candy Q out of El Cajon, Calif., is enjoying a terrific 2024 season with one KCBS Grand Championship and and three RGCs in just 10 competitions. Meat Candy is sixth in the Team of the Year race and we catch up with Dave and Shirin to inquire about what's working and why they've decided to make an upcoming three-week, five-competition swing through the hot and humid central part of the country.

Then it's time to check in with Richard Fergola for the latest news from Proud Souls BBQ & Provisions and Fergolicious BBQ. Meanwhile, we take our weekly trip to The Grill Guys of Missouri to talk it over with Skyler Spartan and Breana Via checks in with this week's Smoke N Magic BBQ Minute.

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Have a great BBQ week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm