Mudville BBQ won one of the biggest events in BBQ - the American Royal World Series of Barbecue Invitational - in just its 25th cook. It was quite the feat for a relative newcomer of the sport. How did it happen?

Thomas Gearhart, pitmaster for Mudville, tells us on Episode 47 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast. We also discuss the California BBQ scene and other topics with Gearhart.

We also visit with Vic Clevenger from the growing Facebook group Chimney Cartel. Vic is a comedian, motivational speaker and competition cook from Kissimmee, Florida.

Next week is our final episode for 2019. Look for Season 2 to fire up in mid-January.

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