The Barbeque Life

On the fourth episode of the KCBS Judge Seating Program Series, Kurt talks with Mark Gantt, Master Judge in KCBS, judging for about eight years, out of Conover, NC, about how he got started in BBQ, what he thinks BBQ competitors should know, the importance of community and comradarie, Mark’s favorite style of BBQ in a contest and outside of a contest, the history of the KCBS judge seating program, the pros and cons of different attempts, how he judges and teaches others to judge BBQ, what he wishes people would stop saying about judges and competitors, and more!

“There will always be those people in any field that don’t want to do things any differently than they always have.”

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On the third episode of the KCBS Judge Seating Program Series, Kurt talks with Ercole Chila, Pitmaster of Uncle Pig’s Barbeque Pit about how he got started 12 years ago during a friendly competition with his brothers, getting 9 Grand Champions out of 28 contests, his smoker set up, his rotating team members, traveling for competitions, his favorite meat to cook at a competition, what BBQ in New Jersey means, how he got the name Uncle Pig’s Barbeque Pit, his thoughts on the KCBS judge seating program, the struggles he’s faced with it, the pros and cons of having a program, and the most important piece of advice for someone who’s looking to get into BBQ or is already in it!

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On the second episode of the KCBS Judge Seating Program Series, Kurt talks with Mark Gibbs, Pitmaster of Checkered Flag 500 out of Fawn Grove, PA about starting BBQ at the height of BBQ Pitmasters in 2012 thinking “I can do this”, bought Myron Mixon’s cookbook, cooked over 170 contests, his most memorable contest, humble beginnings, why he started the original KCBS judge seating program, the pros and cons, how KCBS has since removed the judge seating program and is possibly looking for another alternative, and more!

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On the first episode of the KCBS Judge Seating Program Series, Kurt talks with Chiles Cridlin, Pitmaster of Wolf’s Revenge BBQ out of Henrico, VA and KCBS Board Member about how he got started in BBQ, being surrounded by legends at his first competition and then catching a car on fire with another BBQ cookout, the unique story of how he came up with the name “Wolf’s Revenge”, he shares the custom smoker he built, why he chose to buy a food truck and add a living space instead buying a camper and adding a kitchen, how teams can help rebuild and support the sport of BBQ, the changes that can be made to the KCBS Judge Seating Program and more!

“The heavy lifting is gonna have to be done by the teams.” 

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BBQ USA, Season 1, Ep 5: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bbq-usa/episodes/double-trouble

KCBS: https://www.kcbs.us/

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Kurt talks with Megan Willier, Coordinator of Iowa’s Rose Festival in State Center, Iowa about how she got into organizing festivals, what the Rose Festival BBQ Competition is, how BBQ competitors can give more value to festivals, the importance of having Kids Que contests, Megan’s favorite meat to cook on her RecTec 380, what Iowa BBQ is, and more!

“What type of value am I putting into this life if I’m just going to contests that are just BBQ contests?”

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Kurt talks with Waylon Weatherford about his humble start into BBQ after watching BBQ Pitmasters and joining backyard with a friend, how he cooks a brisket and finding your own way, the importance of social media in terms of getting sponsorship, how to grow the sport of BBQ, what drew him to drum cookers and how he manages four fires, four meats, and four timelines, how and where he sleeps at competitions, advice for new competitors and those who just want to be better BBQrs, and a couple great at home grilling recipes.

“If you can afford to take a class, you’re gonna skip to the head of the line, you’re gonna cut out a lot of time in learning that would have to be learned with experience.”

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Kurt talks with Ryan King, Pitmaster of Kings BBQ out of St. Augustine, FL about how he got into BBQ, why he had to take a step back, the success he’s had and how he’s had to temper his expectations about winning so much, why he got into BBQ rubs and sauces, getting better at branding, valuable advice for BBQ competitors, a new BBQ class that’s coming up, how to create a brighter and bigger BBQ community and audience, and more advice for BBQ newbies!

“I can tell you that the brisket, to slice into it, the table moved.”

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Kings BBQ class at Appliance Warehouse & BBQ Supply: http://bit.ly/3mumopE

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Atlanta BBQ Store: https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/

Premiere Gas and Grill: https://premiergasandgrills.com/

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Kurt talks with Scott Parr, Head Pitmaster of Cool Hand Que out of Dacula, GA, and President of the Georgia BBQ Championship (GBC), about the Georgia BBQ Championship and how it helps local competitors compete in a points race without having to travel all around the country or world, how he got started in BBQ with his wife and Co-Pitmaster, Deneen, an optimistic outlook on the future of competition BBQ, why he cooks on a stick burner, the most important thing to remember at a competition, his favorite thing to cook at the house, at home go-to spices, advice for newbies, and Kurt also shares what made him get into BBQ and what he’s learned since!

“Don’t necessarily ask other people what to do, tell them what you’re doing.”

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Cool Hand Que

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Georgia BBQ Championship

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Kurt talks with Stephen Franklin, Pit Master and Founder of Das BBQ based out of Atlanta, GA about how he got started in BBQ, watching his dad go from being a pretty bad BBQr to hiring Myron Mixon and learning from him on how to cook a whole hog, the story behind the name “Das” and how it ties into Stephen’s sobriety journey and the history of Georgia and Texas BBQ, how he separates himself from the other competition in Atlanta, GA, the importance of branding, story, consistency, and quality of cooking to make a good, quality BBQ restaurant, the future of Das BBQ which might include some Tex-Mex offerings, and words of wisdom for prospective restaurant owners. 

“Our mission is, in everything we do, every decision we make, we’re gonna ask ourselves, does it preserve the tradition of our craft and does it embrace the future, embrace innovation where the two can be in harmony and not in conflict?”

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Kurt talks with Roland Neal (Owner) and Joshua DeBose (Manager) of Mrs. Griffin’s BBQ Sauce out of Macon, GA about how they celebrated National BBQ Day in Georgia (March 25th) and traveled to the Governor’s mansion, how they came up with the name Mrs. Griffin’s, the history of the BBQ sauce, being one of the oldest in the country, the process of making the sauce, how they got started in BBQ, working together and being a team, plans for growth and expansion over the next few years, their favorite meat to use Mrs. Griffin’s sauce on, and some words of wisdom for those looking to create a business or interested in BBQ.

“From a growth standpoint, it’s all about educating.” - Joshua DeBose

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