Operating a successful BBQ restaurant in 2025 can be a difficult endeavor with rising food costs and fielding a dependable work force, not to mention producing consistently, quality food. To overcome the many challenges, Jeff Fitter has transformed one of the long-time BBQ institutions of the St. Louis area into a new model with a combination of offerings. So far, it’s been a hit with customers and on Episode 302 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Jeff about Papa’s Diner/Super Smokers BBQ where patrons can order breakfast all day, grab traditional diner food or enjoy some of the traditional championship BBQ that Super Smokers is known for.

We also take our weekly trip to Republic as Skyler Spartan brings us the latest from The Grill Guys of Missouri. Co-hosts Steve and Lyndal also recap their latest cooking adventures and recap another Grand Championship on the competition circuit by our hometown friend Brad Leighninger. 

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