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Phillip and Dennis don't just compete well in SCBA competitions, they dominate. They are 4 time in a row state BBQ champions. In 2025 they've only entered 4 contest so far and yet are in the top 10 in the points standings finishing 1st three times and 2nd once. They also are the only team in the top 15 of highest scores ever that have multiple scores, and they have 5 of them. Below is the link to the SCBA where you can find all of these statistics and more.

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Morning News Article: https://scnow.com/news/local/business/article_0175be57-d7c7-428d-8c68-37059357e50e.html

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In this episode we sit down with the owners of Redbone Alley, Rebel Pie, And IL Buongustaio restaurants and have some food and conversation.

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In this episode, we’re joined by the legendary Chef Elliott Moss — James Beard Award nominee, and a true innovator of whole-hog, wood-smoked BBQ. We dive into Elliott’s culinary journey and his roots in Florence, South Carolina.

Whether you're a foodie, a chef, or just someone who loves a good story, this one's for you.

Pull up a chair — it’s about to get smoky.

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Real Food Resources

The Dirty Dozen
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php
Clean Fifteen
https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/clean-fifteen.php
100 Days of Real Food
https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/
In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan
https://michaelpollan.com/books/in-defense-of-food/

Online Real Food Groceries
Azure Standard (@Simply American Drop)
https://www.azurestandard.com/
Butcher Box
https://www.butcherbox.com/
Misfits Market
https://www.misfitsmarket.com/
Thrive Market
https://thrivemarket.com/

Local Food - Visit FLO has an excellent dining guide
https://visitflo.com/dining-guide/
I love them all (truly!)  These are my personal Favorites (From Valerie):
Margarita's Family Mexican
Rebel Pie Wood Fired Pizza
Red Bone Alley
Stefanos Italian
Tubb's Shrimp & Fish

Other Local Shopping & Food
City Center Market - Florence
https://www.cityofflorence.com/city-center-market
Ellerbe Vegetable Farm
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WHERE TO FIND THE BOOKS MENTIONED 👇

Going Whole Hog: https://a.co/d/0FN3gG0
Rodney Scotts World of BBQ: https://a.co/d/8Pa5opv
MEATHEAD: https://a.co/d/3K0i3AE

SC BBQ Association: https://www.scbarbeque.com/

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Corrections to statements made in this episode > It was the Carnegie Foundation who supported the research of Abraham Flexner in the early 1900's. Here is the link to his full report: The Flexner Report in PDF

Also the product known as Crisco was originally researched as a soap product not military machinery lubrication. 

Finally The AMA did not settle for 25 Million Dollars to a chiropractors association. The AMA did however lose the case "Wilk vs American Medical Association", a case spanning from 1976 to 1990, in decisive fashion. Though there was no monetary settlement the AMA was found guilty of alienating the medical practice of chiropractors by slandering and boycotting in an attempt to essentially wipe out the industry. 

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Why can't Florence have NY style bread? Or can we? Find out the answer and much more in this episode as we sit down with Alan Cooke, owner and founder of Rebel Pie Wood Fired Pizza in Florence.

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