The Rub

S3 E11: The Rub: Do you love hotwings?

S3 E9: The Rub: Will MiM move to Mud Island?

S3 E7: The Rub: Head of restaurant association reacts to proposed Tom Lee Park changes

S3 E5: The Rub: MiM responds to proposed Tom Lee Park changes

S3 E3: The Rub: The Countdown to Memphis in May is on!

S3 E1: The Rub: KCBS president Randall Bowman looks back, looks ahead

The president of the Kansas City Barbecue society offers his state of the state of the organization, barbecue and more.

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway discusses barbecue and basketball

On this episode, Tiger basketball coach Penny Hardaway tells us about his love for BBQ and other comfort foods. Malcom Reed explains the background on his popular YouTube channel. And Kendall Adair gives an update on Operation BBQ Relief and ...

Chef Anthony Serrano prepares for the World Food Championships

Chef Anthony Serrano has won his golden ticket and will participate in the World Food Championships in November. Brett Galloway teases big money coming up in the SCA.

How proposed Fairgrounds changes might affect tailgating on Tiger Lane

Paul Young, the Memphis director of Housing and Community Development, discusses plans for the Fairgrounds and how it might affect football tailgaters on Tiger Lane. Jennifer Biggs has a new gig with the Daily Memphian. She weighs in on the ...

Exclusive: KCBS president Randall Bowman

On this edition of the show, KCBS president Randall Bowman joins us for three segments to discuss the state of the organization, the future and any changes that might come. Plus, the question-of-the-week and the recipe-of-the-week.

The secret behind Compart Duroc pigs and why BBQ teams love them

It's hard to argue against the success cooking teams have using Compart Duroc pork. Jim Compart explains why their hogs are different. The world of BBQ benefits from social media and Will Hampton with Memphis BBQ Supply explains how. And ...

Meathead dispels grilling myths, Myron Mixon shares grilling tips

Meathead from AmazingRibs.com tackles many of the myths when it comes to grilling or smoking. Myron Mixon has advice for the backyard cook, when trying perfect his or her technique. And Michael Dellaporta introduces us to the Friday Night Steak ...

How Chad Ward turned a passion for grilling into a career

Pitmaster Chad Ward discusses his his trip to Memphis last month and his Whiskey Bent BBQ team fared, plus what he's currently doing with Traeger Grills. Shawna Roppolo is tough competing on the SCA circuit and now owns a coveted ...

Brad Orrison discusses how The Shed won again in Memphis

Brad Orrison and The Shed picked up their second grand champion title at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. However, his team overcame obstacles to win it, including nearly forgetting to enter the event, then having a ...

Here's what you need to know before the World Championship BBQ Contest

On this episode, Jimmy and Forrest discuss with Memphis in May's Robert Griffin how technology will improve your visit to the World Championship BBQ Contest. Sarah Vintiera explains why she chose a Nashville restaurant for the best BBQ in Tennessee. ...

Myron Mixon seeks his fifth Memphis championship

On this episode of The Rub with Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman, barbecue legend Myron Mixon discusses his quest for his fifth title at the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest next month. Max Good with AmazingRibs.com tells ...

It's getting closer: The World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest

On this week's show, Jimmy and Forrest talk to Robert Griffin with Memphis in May about the upcoming World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. Tommy Shive of LBOE is on two competitors from Memphis making finals in the World Food Championship. ...

Season one highlights (and bloopers)

On this episode you'll hear highlights from many previous guests including Junior Urias, a winner on TV's BBQ Pitmasters. Meteorologist Ron Childers of Action News Five told The Rub the story of how he became a barbecue judge. And Mark ...

Eric Hodson's recipe that won the SCA World Championship

On this edition of The Rub, meet Eric Hodson, winner of last week's SCA steak championship.

The Memphis influence on international BBQ

So you think you got what it takes to judge BBQ?

On this edition of The Rub, have you ever wanted to become a barbecue judge? Robert Griffin with the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest has details on a class you can take to learn how to judge.

What you need to know before your next football tailgate

Hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman have your tailgate checklist before heading to the big game and their suggestions to lighten the load so you don't over pack the car. Then Jimmy's wife joins the show with suggestions on how ...

Campfire cooking hack: Hot dogs on a rake?

What started as a joke several years is now being recommended as a legit campfire hack: hot dogs on rake. Listen for a few recommendations before you give it a try. Deuce Raymond, the son and nephew of the creators ...

Why is Guy Fieri in the BBQ Hall of Fame?

Greg Rempe of The BBQ Central Show weighs in on the campaign to establish a brick-and-mortar barbecue hall of fame and certain expectations he has to qualify for nomination or entry. Hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman have discussed the ...

Are these "Best BBQ" lists legit?

A barbecue list appearing in the New York Post last week and originating at the website Time Out is the topic of discussion on this episode of The Rub. The Commercial Appeal's Jennifer Biggs joins hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest ...