On this episode, Kevin Kane of the Memphis Convention & Visitors Bureau discusses the economic impact barbecue has on the city and how it helps drive tourism. Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine O' Mine tells us what the team will do different later this month in an attempt to get back to the winner's circle. Plus, you'll hear a preview of the big backyard BBQ competition at the Esparanda Bonanza.

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 us what goes into compiling his best grill list. And Lisa Gwatney joins the show to celebrate her Wold Food Championship victory.

On this episode, meet the couple that takes charge of the judges in this year's World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. Plus, we get the story behind Grill Grates and hear from our charcoal expert. And as always, the show wraps with our recipe-of-the-week: gumbo!

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. And Kendall Adair shares part of his secret-to-success in the Steak Cookoff Association.

Season 2 of The Rub is here and now the show is not just a podcast, but can also be heard Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 600WREC & 92.1FM. On this show, Mike McCloud tells us about two Memphians competing in the World Food Championship. The makers of the Netflix documentary "Barbecue" explain their mission. Also, Brad Orrison from The Shed let's us know if he'll be in town next month for the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest. Plus, Jimmy shares his recipe for ribs.

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 Lambert of Sweet Swine-o-Mine recalls his start in competition cooking.

On this episode of The Rub, host Jimmy Shotwell is back from the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Ala., and introduces us to two competitors from Memphis that won and will move on to the overall championship next April.

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

On this episode of The Rub, if you have ever wanted to try your skills at competition cooking, the Steak Cookoff Association may be the best way for you to start. Plus the SCA held its World Championship over the weekend with two Memphis-area competitors winning at the event.