Episode 298 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast features a conversation with Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. During his nearly three years in leading the world's largest competition BBQ organization, there have been ups and downs and we cover some of those with Rod after he gives us a preview of the 7th annual KCBS World Championships coming up in May in Lebanon, Tenn.

We also welcome back Kevin Green from show sponsor The Butcher Shoppe with a rundown on the meat industry and what trends he's seeing in 2025, plus a review of his business for those who aren't familiar with it. Meanwhile, Skyler Spartan from The Grill Guys of Missouri has the latest from the Republic, Missouri, BBQ store. And co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their own cooking weeks and discuss March Madness plus the start of the Major League baseball season.

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