The Barbeque Life

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The Barbeque Life episodes

January 05, 2023 Growing the Sport of Competition BBQ w/ Dustin Rudd of Blue Collar BBQ
Kurt talks with Dustin Rudd, Pit Master of Blue Collar BBQ out of Southhaven, MS about how he got started in BBQ at 17 years old when his neighbors left an abandoned smoker after moving, going from KCBS to MBN, why he was hesitant to go into MBN due to the showmanship aspect and how his wife talked him into staying, the learning curve of the different sanctioning bodies, the changing flavor profiles in competition BBQ, how he has budgeted for BBQ competitions, and multiple ways to grow the sport of competition BBQ by getting the public involved.

2022 Grand Champion at the Big Pig Jig in Vienna, GA
“Our best chance of getting corporate money or big sponsors is to get the public involved and get people more excited about it.”

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/blue_collar_bbq_team/

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33 min
December 29, 2022 Make Small Tweaks to Stand Out with Your BBQ w/ Dustin Davis of Que N Da 662
Kurt talks with Dustin Davis, Pit Master of Competition BBQ Team 'Que N Da 662' of Coldwater, MS, about how he has been a part of a BBQ family since he was a kid, he loves how it brings people together, rediscovered how much he loved BBQ this past year, the difficulty (but simplicity) about cooking a whole hog, how ribs are harder to cook than a whole hog, how to grow the sport of BBQ, why new members can be intimidated and how it's up to the people already there being welcoming to break down the barriers, and a few tips on how to make the best ribs.

“It’s like anything else once you get your system down. You get what works for you.”

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quenda662
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quenda662/

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39 min
December 22, 2022 Finding Purpose & Changing Lives Through BBQ w/ Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction
Kurt talks with Marcio Borguezan, Owner & Founder of Hog Addiction BBQ Competition Team out of Biloxi, MI, and the first BBQ 4 Newbies guest from the MBN (Memphis BBQ Network), about the difference between MBN and other BBQ sanctions, Hogs for a Cause, an organization supporting children with brain cancer, how Marcio finds purpose through BBQ, the roles everyone plays on the BBQ team to be successful, and tips on cooking whole hog.
Hog Addiction BBQ was the 2019 Whole Hog World Champion at Memphis in May.
“You don’t have to give everything you know but you can surely inspire the next person around you.”
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hogaddiction
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hogaddiction
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hogaddiction
Hogs for the Cause: https://hogsforthecause.org/

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33 min
December 15, 2022 Having Fun and Leaving a BBQ Legacy w/ Matt Osman of Blinky's Offset BBQ
Kurt talks with Matt Osman, Pit Master of Blinky's Offset BBQ out of Bellevue, TN, about why his Texas wife was the main reason he got into BBQ, his favorite Lang offset smoker, other types of smokers and why he is an offset guy, where his team name came from, his favorite dishes to make which include unique dishes from his heritage and upbringing, the importance of family and BBQ, how BBQ is a bonding moment between him and his son, his opinion on how to keep the longevity of the sport going.
"The right tool for the right job makes all the difference."

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlinkysoffsetBBQ/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blinkysoffsetbbq__/

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36 min
December 08, 2022 Dominating the BBQ Business with Family w/ Sawyer Williamson of Williamson Bros BBQ
Kurt talks with Sawyer Williamson, Partner of Williamson Bros. BBQ out of Marietta and Canton, GA about the five different businesses run by Williamson Bros. BBQ, the unique things about their BBQ restaurants including cooking over open pits, how Sawyer's family went from the trailer park to getting noticed by the Atlanta Braves and into the restaurant business, why he loves cooking and the hospitality business, their family line of sauces, rubs, and more, and some advice for anyone who is looking to get into BBQ in general or make it a business.

“I like being around people when I feel like they’re at their best.”

Follow and connect with Williamson Bros. BBQ below!
Website: williamsonbros.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamsonbrosq/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamsonbrosbarbq/

Y Not Georgia BBQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ynotgeorgiabbq/

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28 min
December 01, 2022 Putting Passion and Love Into Your Cooking w/ The Smokin' Texan
Kurt talks with The Smokin' Texan (Chrissy Chance, Jeremy Chance, & Keith Kendrick), out of Canton, GA, about what got them interested in starting a BBQ restaurant, how Chrissy and Jeremy got started in BBQ, the Texas style cooking they bring to the table and competitions, how the team works at BBQ competitions, secrets to their whole hog process, and the importance of putting passion and love into your cooking.
The Smokin' Texan just recently won first place in Whole Hog at Denim Fest 2022!
“I let the meat speak for itself in the end.”
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokintexan777/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.smokin.texan/
Website: https://thesmokintexans.com/

Y Not Georgia BBQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ynotgeorgiabbq/
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35 min
November 17, 2022 Letting the Grand Championships Speak for Themselves w/ Rub Bagby of Swamp Boys BBQ
Kurt talks with Rub Bagby, Pit Master of Swamp Boys BBQ out of Winter Haven, FL, about starting his BBQ journey 18 years ago, the story of how he got the nickname Rub, why he started teaching classes, why he came up with his own rub and sauce line which are now on Publix shelves, how Rub navigates social media and building his brand, and his changed opinion on how to get the public involved in competition BBQ. Rub has, under his belt, 64 Grand Championships, 52 Reserve Grand Championships, and is in the FBA (Florida BBQ Association) Hall of Fame. Those stats speak for themselves!

"There’s nothing magical here. It’s not the best bottle of sauce that’s doing it. It’s just a combination of tenderness, taste, and of course making it look good."

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.r.bagby
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swampboysbbq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/swampboysbbq
Website: https://www.swampboys.com/wordpress/

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37 min
November 10, 2022 Turning the Impossible Possible w/ Brent Broaddus of Slapulator BBQ
Kurt talks with Brent Broaddus, Pit Master of Slapulator BBQ out of Riverview, FL, about how his BBQ journey started after feeling lonely during Covid and his social media algorithm taking him to Harry Soo, picking out what tools would work with his physical disability as well as his mental health capabilities, finding the right people, having a supportive spouse and mentors, getting DAL (dead a** last), but continuing on anyway, the unmatched support of the BBQ community and his favorite BBQ sanctioning bodies and competitions.

“When you find your people, anything is possible”

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlapulatorBBQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slapulatorbbq/
TikTok: https://in.tiktok.com/@slapulatorbbq

RecTec: https://www.recteq.com/
That Sharpening Guy: https://www.thatsharpeningguy.com/
Prairie Fresh: https://www.prairiefresh.com/

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40 min
November 03, 2022 Being Obsessed & Learning More About BBQ w/ Robert Vanderipe of Smoke Me Silly
Kurt talks with Robert Vanderipe, Co-Pit Master of Smoke Me Silly BBQ Team out of Madison, AL, about how he got roped into cooking chicken after a dropout for his first competition, Smoke Me Silly getting back to their roots, Alabama BBQ and if it is a thing, doing competitions just for the love of cooking BBQ, and advice for the newbies who are fresh on the competition circuit.

"One of my favorite things is just going all over this country. Going to these small towns that normally nobody would go to and we get to experience their culture."

Follow and connect with Smoke Me Silly and their sponsors below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057567035597
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smsbbq/
Compart Family Farms: https://www.compartduroc.com/
Atlanta BBQ Store: https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/

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33 min
October 24, 2022 Denim Fest and Creating A Better Future for Competition BBQ w/ Gary Lamb of Revival Events Group
Kurt talks with Gary Lamb, Owner and Founder of Revival Events Group about how he started in BBQ, how it saved his life and how it helped rebuild his community, creating a better future for competition BBQ by putting the fans first, and Demin Fest happening October 28-29 in Canton, GA.
Denim Fest is a free festival held in Canton, GA this Friday and Saturday, October 28-29. You can purchase tickets for the BBQ Cook-Off by registering through the BBQ Cook-Off Button. Friday is family night with trick-or treating, kids costume contest, live music, food and shopping. Saturday is the GA/FL game, adult denim jacket contest, BBQ, shopping and Guardians of the Jukebox closing out the evening!
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Get more info for Denim Fest and connect with Gary at the links below!
Denim Fest: https://www.etowahmill.com/event/denimfest
Revival Events Group: https://www.facebook.com/revivaleventsgroup
Revival Events Group: www.revivaleventsgroup.com
Revival South: https://revivalsouth.com/
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/revivalsouth/
https://www.instagram.com/revivaleventsgroup/
https://www.instagram.com/garylamb/

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49 min

About The Barbeque Life

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Do you obsess over barbeque? Or maybe you're just getting started and want to learn more? Light up the pit and join Kurt Mueller, lifelong barbeque fanatic and competitor on the pro circuit as he has the most passionate people in barbeque, from Pitmasters to Restaurant Owners, join him on the show sharing their barbeque journey, and their unique tips, tricks, timelines and techniques that will make sure your barbeque gets better every time you fire up that grill or pit!