The Barbeque Life

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The Barbeque Life episodes

August 11, 2022 Teaching the Next Generation of BBQ-ers with Tom Tilley
Kurt talks with Tom Tilley about how he started as the coach of the Tallulah Falls Pit Vipers High School BBQ Team, the success they've had, as well as the learning experiences, the process of teaching the kids, and the unconditional support they've gotten from the BBQ community.

Find the Pit Vipers on the Tallulah Falls' Instagram and Facebook at the links below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tallulah_falls_school/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TallulahFallsSchool
Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/581650868833278/

Check out the Pit Vipers' sponsors below!
Springer Mountain Farms: https://www.springermountainfarms.com/
Jeff Campbell at Farm 441: https://www.farm441ga.com/
Southern Q Smokers: http://www.southernqsmokers.com/
Smoking Wizard: https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/collections/smoking-wizard
Willingham's: https://willinghams.com/
Yes Dear BBQ: https://www.facebook.com/yesdearbbq

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32 min
August 04, 2022 From Janky Legs to Grand Champions with Jordan Kirkpatrick
Kurt talks with Jordan Kirkpatrick, Pit master at Janky Leg BBQ, about how he got into BBQ, the story behind their team name 'Janky Leg,' Jordan's favorite cooker by far, why hot and fast is his go-to cooking style, the challenges of doing a competition by himself vs with his team and the great people in BBQ.

Find Janky Leg BBQ on Facebook at the link below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JankyLegBBQ

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31 min
July 28, 2022 Learning BBQ the Hard Way with Alex Baker
Kurt talks with Alex Baker, pit master of Big Baker's BBQ and pit builder about his come up from working at a BBQ restaurant in high school, cooking for his friends, bringing his grill with him to cook at work, learning how to weld to build his pit, and how he's learned BBQ the hard way.

Find Big Baker's BBQ on Instagram at the link below!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/big_bakers_bbq/
Build Your Own Smoker: https://www.smokerbuilder.com/

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29 min
July 23, 2022 Finding Friendships and Focus in the Sport of BBQ with Kenny O'Shields
Kurt talks with Kenny O'Shields, Pitmaster of One Eyed Pig BBQ in Union, SC about his story of friendship that got him started in BBQ, why he likes to compete with the best in KCBS, his at home brisket recipe, BBQ sponsorships, cooking at home vs. in competition, and tips on how to learn from the pros.

Find One Eyed Pig BBQ on Facebook as well as their sponsors at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1eyedpig
Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/
The Atlanta BBQ Store: https://www.atlantabbqstore.com/

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32 min
July 14, 2022 Diving into Competition BBQ Headfirst with Tyler Price
Kurt talks with Tyler Price, Pitmaster of Red Beard’s BBQ, about starting BBQ at 15, getting intimidated by all the shiny objects in competition BBQ, at home go-to chicken recipes, smoking wood of choice, and when is the right time to move from Backyard BBQ competitions to Pro.

Find Red Beard's BBQ on Facebook and Instagram at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redbeardsbbq99
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/red_beards_bbq99

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29 min
July 08, 2022 Getting Humbled in BBQ and Asking for Help with Kenny Dobbs
Kurt talks with Kenny Dobbs, Pitmaster of Wine Me, Dine Me, and Swine Me about how he got his start in BBQ and his move to the pros, competition timelines, his favorite BBQ mentors and how they've helped him on his journey, why asking for help shouldn't be something to shy away from and a couple of his favorite sauces and rubs. They also talk about an awesome BBQ organization doing some great things - Operation BBQ Relief.

Find Wine Me, Dine Me, and Swine Me on Facebook and Instagram and Operation BBQ Relief at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Swineme/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winemedinemeandswineme/
Operation BBQ Relief Website: https://operationbbqrelief.org/
Operation BBQ Relief Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpBBQRelief

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26 min
June 23, 2022 Having Fun and Hanging Out in Backyard BBQ with Anthony Jones
Kurt talks with Anthony Jones, Pitmaster of Southern Life BBQ, about his journey into Backyard BBQ, why you shouldn't let quality or availability of meat stop you from cooking, the importance of just jumping in and getting your feet wet, bringing the community together, and Anthony's BBQ fundraiser competition in September.
Find Southern Life BBQ on Facebook and check out the Trenton Smoke on the Square event happening in September 2022!
Facebook: www.facebook.com/southernlifebbq
Register for Trenton Smoke on the Square: https://bit.ly/39x6cxm
You can contact Southern Life BBQ here: [email protected]

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33 min
June 16, 2022 Behind the Scenes of a BBQ Newbie's Success with Derek Johnson
Kurt talks with Derek Johnson, Pitmaster of Sweet Dixie BBQ about how he got started in BBQ, the early success he's gotten in the 2 years of competing, his timelines and strategies for cooking, a new BBQ event in Georgia he's spearheading, and some delicious at home burger recipes. Sweet Dixie BBQ was the Reserve Grand Champion at the 7th annual Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, Grand Champion in the Boogie & Blues 2022, and is currently the points leader of the Georgia BBQ Championship.

Find Sweet Dixie BBQ on Facebook and check out the Smoketember Fest BBQ Cook off happening in September 2022!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetdixiebbqcompetitionteam
Smoketember Fest: https://www.active.com/baxley-ga/smoketember-fest-bbq-cookoff-2022

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25 min
June 09, 2022 The Best Part about BBQ with Randall Bowman
Kurt talks with Randall Bowman, founder and owner of Deep South Smokers, about getting his start in BBQ then moving into building smokers, how being different in competition BBQ isn't necessarily the path to a win, why backyard BBQ with the family is the best part of it all, and the future of competition BBQ.

Find Deep South Smokers on their website and follow them on social media!
Website: https://www.deepsouthsmokers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeepSouthSmokers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeepSthSmokers
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTKAR6SVRxvNFL3nBqx0ezA
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deepsouthsmokers
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepsouthsmokers/
KidsQue: https://kidsquenation.wildapricot.org/

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31 min
June 02, 2022 Juggling Family, Careers and BBQ with Mark Wetherell
Kurt talks with Mark Wetherell, Pitmaster of Maya Jane BBQ out of Evans, Georgia about the reality of juggling a career, family, and BBQ, how many contests newbies should do in their first year, making money in competition BBQ, and a couple easy and delicious at-home wing recipes for those of all skill levels. Mark also shares the wisdom he keeps with him while he practices his BBQ and throughout competitions to keep him going.

Follow Maya Jane BBQ on Facebook @mayajanebbq and see their sponsors below!
Hunsaker Smokers: https://www.hunsakersmokers.com/
rectec: https://www.recteq.com/
Prairie Fresh: https://www.prairiefresh.com/

Maya Jane BBQ is also a Brand Ambassador for:
Butcher BBQ: https://www.butcherbbq.com/
Royal Oak: https://www.royaloak.com/

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31 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!