Kurt talks with Steven Parris of Brother In Law BBQ Team out of Fletcher, NC, about how he got started in BBQ in 2014, learning the ropes the hard way, finding the balance between BBQ, family, and life, competing less than 20 times a year against other teams who compete 35+, being inspired by the TV show, Pitmasters, the mindset behind moving from backyard to pro in 2016, why they don’t do much catering, the advantages and disadvantages of different types of smokers, the importance of social media, at home steak and rib recipes, how to increase public interaction at BBQ competitions and more!

“You can pick up something from every cook.”

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Kurt talks with Paul Bob, Pit Master of SmokinGhost BBQ out of Chillicothe, IL about how he started cooking BBQ through his kid’s concession stand at school, how he came up with the name “Smoking Ghost BBQ,” the lessons he’s learned through competing, how he developed his line of rubs and sauces, unique ideas about growing the sport of BBQ, some wise words of wisdom for anyone thinking of getting into or already in competition BBQ, and more!

SmokinGhost BBQ has award winning rubs & sauces and is a 7 time champion at the National Barbecue Association.

“You’re gonna be as good as the people you surround yourself with.”

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Kurt talks with return guest Bobby Gay (first episode with Bobby) out of Gainesville, FL about his new butcher shop, Sweet Meat Butcher Shop, opening soon in High Springs, FL which will provide different types of meats, BBQ supplies, catering, BBQ classes, and more! Bobby shares his journey from idea to opening up the butcher shop with his wife after he had a very serious injury at work in 2021, the four parts of his business, looking at five different locations before finally being able to find one that worked, teaching BBQ classes, why whole hog is his favorite thing to cook right now, and more!

“I’m kind of addicted to cooking whole hogs now.”

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Kurt talks with Brand Champoux, Pit Master and Team Captain of Second Hand Smoke Iowa out of Oskaloosa, Iowa about how he got started in BBQ with all second-hand tools, how he had to drop out of his friend’s wedding for an awesome opportunity in BBQ, his favorite meat to cook, what to do and what not to do when asking for a BBQ sponsorship, how to level the playing field in competition BBQ, an at home wing recipe, and more!

“Decide what you need before you go asking sponsors for money.”

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Kurt talks with William Plotz and Gerhard Van Niekerk, two of the five members of For the Love of Q BBQ Team out of Australia and South Africa, about how they both got started in BBQ, what makes South African and Australian BBQ stand out from the rest, their favorite meats to cook including "snags on the barbie," the strong BBQ family in Australia, competing in Meat Stock in May 2023, some tips for beginners in BBQ, and more!

“We’re all family at the end of the day.” - William Plotz

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Kurt talks with Ryan Lane, CEO and Founder of Lane's BBQ out of Bethlehem, GA, about getting started cooking BBQ by serving potential clients while working at his brother's insurance company then eventually leaving and selling catering outside of a local produce shop. They also talk about the massive importance to social media while building the Lane's BBQ business, why he moved into rubs and spices, making other people feeling something with his BBQ, the tools he's used along the way, giving up control in his company, helpful tips to cooking a brisket and more!

“It’s passion and people. We absolutely love what we do.”

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Kurt talks with Blake Kitchens and Zach Simpkins, Co-Owners of Hound Hog BBQ Supply about how they both got started in BBQ. Blake grew up with a family who grilled but got started on his own on a Masterbuilt grill he was gifted and Zach got into BBQ by getting talked into it by Blake. They talk about how they are separating themselves from other BBQ supply stores, the cool stickers and personalized notes they put with their orders, advice on how to start and grow a business, what they look for in teams who want to be sponsored, keeping up with social media, the importance of having a strong influence in the BBQ community, how to grow the sport of BBQ by leveling the playing field with fees and costs depending on the sanctioning body, and so much more!

“I’m gonna prove my value before I ask for anything.” Blake Kitchens on Competition BBQ Sponsorships

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Kurt talks with Sammy Ever of 702 in the Kitchen out of Las Vegas, NV about how his passion for cooking started when he was growing up helping his mom in the kitchen, why he likes trying new things and being unique, supporting small businesses, how he deals with failure and learns from every cook, he talks about his specialty of smoked desserts, cooking different steaks, great seasonings that go with them and more!

"One thing from smoking and my BBQ journey, it’s amazing how you learn almost anything can be smoked."

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Smoked Dessert Recipes provided by 702 in the Kitchen!

Cast Iron Chocolate Lava Cake

Ingredients:

3/4 cup unsalted butter

2 cups self rising flour

1/2 cup Granulated white sugar

3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups granulated white sugar

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 cups boiling water

1. Fire smoker up to 350 degrees.

2. Melt the butter in a 12 inch cast iron skillet

3. Stir together in a medium bowl flour, 1 1/2 cup sugar, 3 Tbsp cocoa, Stir in milk and vanilla until smooth.

4. spoon batter over the melted butter in skillet

5. Stir together the remaining 2 cups of sugar, 1/2 cup of cocoa,and then sprinkle that over batter.

6. Slowly pour boiling water over the top of the mixture

7. Bake for 30-40 minutes on the smoker until it sets.

8. Let cool down a little so hardens a little but serve warm with ice cream

Smoked Peach Cobbler

Ingredients:

6 peaches

1/4 cup sugar

juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 Teaspoon ground Cinnamon

1/2 Tsp Ground ginger

Pinch of Kosher Salt

Topping:

1 1/2 cup All purpose flour

1 cup of packed brown sugar

1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

1 stick of melted butter

Ice cream for when its done:

1. Fire up smoker to 375

2. Cut up peaches thinly

3. In a large bowl combine cut up peaches, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger and salt

Make topping:

1. In a medium bowl combine flour, Brown, sugar, salt, cinnamon,

2. Pour in melted butter until becomes crumbly

Pour peaches mix into a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Sprinkle topping over peaches.

Smoke until peaches are bubbly. Approximately 45-50 Min.

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Kurt talks with Justin "Juice" Turner & AJ Johnson of Norala BBQ Team out of Northern Alabama about about moving past the fear of competition and not having enough equipment to start BBQ competitions, hitting it off after their first practice cook and becoming a team, growing the sport by encouraging your friends who are interested in BBQ to get started, why they love KCBS, the power and generosity of the BBQ family, their at home rubs and recipes, and some words of wisdom and encouragement for those who want to get started in BBQ.

“We’re teamed together so anything he does and I do, we bounce off of each other. One thing I like is we give each other freedom.”

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Wicked Pig

Hardin's Seasoning

Mad Cow Cutlery

University of Que

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Kurt talks with the first guest on BBQ 4 Newbies who is from the SCA (Steak Cookoff Association), Michael Underwood of 931 BBQ out of Shelbyville, TN, about why he decided to join the SCA, what to do and what NOT to do when getting ready for an SCA event, what areas he struggled in when he first started, how to deal with the timelines and cooking by yourself, why he heats up his steak before putting it on the grill, how he’s used BBQ Champs to up his game, his favorite steak rub and more!

“If you’re gonna cook by yourself, you gotta practice by yourself.”

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