The Barbeque Life

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The Barbeque Life episodes

October 20, 2022 Being the Hardest Worker in BBQ w/ Phil Breeden of LC BBQ
Kurt talks with Phil Breeden, Pit Master of LC BBQ out of Bandera, TX about how he went from not knowing competition BBQ existed to getting hooked and making a whole business out of it, getting the name LC BBQ, how he separates himself from other cooks, the mindset he carries through the cook offs, how to grow the sport going from self-funded to sponsor funded, and the great community around competition BBQ.

Connect with LC BBQ at the links below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillipbreeden/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lcbbqwalks
Website: https://www.lcbbqshop.com/
BBQ Class Link: https://www.lcbbqshop.com/shop-2

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38 min
October 13, 2022 The New Landscape of BBQ w/ Paul Keltner of Rooters-N-Tooters
Kurt talks with Paul Keltner, Co-Pit Master of Rooters-N-Tooters out of Mt. Pleasant, TN about growing up and cooking as a kid, how he loves cooking with his wife at competitions, starting slow and humble and building up little by little, how to get the general public involved in competition BBQ, their current set up and smokers, the great community in BBQ and how they have benefited in recent times, and the grind and sacrifice of living the life of BBQ.
Connect with Rooters-N-Tooters and their sponsors at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rooters-n-Tooters-BBQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rooters_n_tooters_bbq/
Atlanta BBQ Store: https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/
Royal Oak: https://www.royaloak.com/
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36 min
October 06, 2022 Building Your BBQ Skills w/ Daniel Patrick of Pop's Smoke on the Hill
Kurt talks with Daniel Patrick, Pit Master of Pop's Smoke on the Hill Competitive BBQ Team and Catering Service, about how he got into BBQ with his dad, the importance of a mentor, helping the community through BBQ, lessons from Bob Ross, cooking with his daughters, and the best ways and avenues to get into competition BBQ.

Connect with Pop's Smoke on the Hill and their sponsor at the links below!
Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/daniel.patrick.37819
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PopsSmokeontheHill/

Sponsor:
East Coast Smokin' Wood: http://www.eastcoastsmokinwood.com/

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21 min
September 29, 2022 Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone w/ Rob and Amy of Rum Runners BBQ
Kurt talks with Rob and Amy, Pit Masters of Rum Runners BBQ out of Orlando, FL about their experience starting their BBQ journey with another team and then making their own, how they came up with the name Rum Runners, the fun side of competition and creativity, traits of competition BBQers, making BBQ a family affair, how to adjust with feedback, and gaining lessons from the losses.

Connect with Rum Runners BBQ at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rumrunnersbbq/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rumrunnersbbq/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rumrunnersbbq
Website: https://rumrunnerbbq.com/

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26 min
September 22, 2022 Money, Business, and BBQ w/ Kevin Ward of Four41 South BBQ
Kurt talks with Kevin Ward, Owner and Pit Master of Four41 South BBQ out of Canton, GA about how he started in BBQ with catering and a food truck, eventually leading to a brick and mortar, pointers for cooking a good brisket, using creativity for Four41 South's menu and the importance of having a team, how to cook a whole hog, and the mentality he had when starting out.

Connect with Four41 South at the links below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/four41south/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@four41south
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/four41south/
Website: https://www.four41south.com/

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30 min
September 15, 2022 For the Love of BBQ w/ Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted
Kurt talks with Brad Leighninger, pit master of Gettin' Basted based out of Branson, MO about getting thrown into a competition, his beginner’s luck, the growing popularity of drum smokers and the hot and fast cooking style, why BBQ should be a passion before being a way to make money, where the future of BBQ is going, how to find ways to get spectators involved, and the world’s most exclusive online barbecue entertainment and educational hub, The BBQ League.

Connect with Brad Leighninger, Gettin' Basted, and The BBQ League at the links below!
Gettin' Basted
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettinbasted/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gettinbasted
Website: https://www.gettinbasted.com/menu
Email: [email protected]

The BBQ League
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebbqleague/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebbqleague/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyXfQhB_b7Ah00fvd3X9tgg
Website: https://www.thebbqleague.com/

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38 min
September 09, 2022 Quitting the Job and Going All In on BBQ w/ Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ
Kurt talks with Bill Purvis, pit master of Chicken Fried BBQ based out of Spring, TX, about how he slowly started to get addicted to the sport, where the name for Chicken Fried BBQ came from, his unique BBQ rub, his hot and fast set up, the Champion's BBQ Alliance, and how to get more people involved in the success of competition BBQ. Chicken Fried BBQ started about three years ago and already have 25+ Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions.

Connect with Chicken Fried BBQ at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chickenfriedbbq
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chickenfriedbbq
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chickenfriedbbq
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChickenFriedBBQ
Website: https://chickenfriedbbq.com/

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31 min
September 01, 2022 Exploring the Different Avenues of BBQ w/ Sunny Moody
Kurt talks with Sunny Moody, pit master of Moodswing BBQ out of Nashville, TN, about the life changing event that got her started in BBQ, different creative ways to cook and get involved, her passion about bringing women and the next generation into the sport, a simple recipe for your next backyard cook and more! Sunny has been featured on the BBQ USA show and on BBQ Brawl on the Food Network and she is the 2021 World Food Championships Steak Category Champion.

Connect with Sunny at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063867810101
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moodswingbbq
Website: https://sunnymoody.com/

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31 min
August 25, 2022 Stickin' with What You Know w/ Randy McKnight
Kurt talks with Randy McKnight, pit master of Smokin' Rack out of Jacksonville, FL, about why he cooks low and slow, a story about getting stitches and still getting the Grand Champion, the fun he likes to have in competitions by using his creativity, and the importance of knowing what works for you and not getting fancy just for the sake of it.
Connect with Randy on Facebook at the link below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rantom418

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38 min
August 18, 2022 Competing with a Winner's Mindset w/ Kolby Bowers
Kurt talks with Kolby Bowers, Pitmaster of Rollin' Kolbz, about the first BBQ competition he attended and how much he loved it, trying different cookers to find the right fit, advice he got from his father-in-law, the importance of staying consistent and how keeping a good attitude helps you win and get better.
Find the Kolby on Instagram and Facebook at the links below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kolbz47
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekolbybowers

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29 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!