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Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 304: Heath Riles, Brad VollmerOn Episode 304 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, one of the world’s open-fire cooking experts joins us. It’s Heath Riles, who’s headed to Memphis in May next week looking to bring home his first overall MIM Grand Championship after winning the Ribs championship two of the last 3 years. Heath will tell us how he’s been prepping for the world’s most-prestigious competition and his busy world, in which he has little down time with his cooking, shooting Youtube channel videos, promoting his product brand and recording his weekly Shootin’ the Que podcast. We discuss it all with one...2025-05-071h 04

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 302: Jeff FitterOperating a successful BBQ restaurant in 2025 can be a difficult endeavor with rising food costs and fielding a dependable work force, not to mention producing consistently, quality food. To overcome the many challenges, Jeff Fitter has transformed one of the long-time BBQ institutions of the St. Louis area into a new model with a combination of offerings. So far, it’s been a hit with customers and on Episode 302 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Jeff about Papa’s Diner/Super Smokers BBQ where patrons can order breakfast all day, grab traditional diner food or enjoy some...2025-04-231h 03

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 301: Steve Smith of Mad Dog BBQOn Episode 301 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we learn the background of Steve Smith, a Florida pitmaster who’s had two portions of a competition career. Smith’s current team, Mad Dog BBQ, is ranked second in the 2025 KCBS Team of the Year standings behind the runaway freight train that is Brad Leighninger and Gettin’ Basted. Steve tells us about the season to this point and about his backstory, going back to the Days he was Blazin’ 7s BBQ and a teammate of Lynnae Oxley on the All-Star season of BBQ Pitmasters, when they advanced to the finals of the p...2025-04-1656 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 300: Tim Scheer, Richard FergolaHelping us celebrate Episode 300 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is one of busiest and move-innovative people in the open-fire cooking world. Tim Scheer, owner of Blues Hog and Marble Ridge Farms joins us to discuss Blues Hogs’ sponsorship of a NASCAR team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr., plus five new sauces unveiled this week to bring the lineup to a dozen. How does he come up with sauce ideas and take them to brain to palate? He discusses the process. Tim also tells us about a new partnership with Smokin Brothers, which will manufacture Gateway Drum Smokers. And fi...2025-04-0947 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 299: Baseball and BBQ duoAs we kick off the month of April, we discuss two of our favorite past times with the guys from the Baseball & BBQ Podcast. Jeff Cohen and Leonard Aberman have channeled a love for two of their favorite passions into a show that’s mirrored our time in the podcast world and on Episode 299 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we have a fun conversation with the two New Yorkers. Meanwhile, Lyndal recaps the debut of the Tailgate Guys competition team’s cooking season and Steve reviews his latest open-fire cooking adventure in his backyard. We also take...2025-04-0252 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 298: Rod Gray, Kevin GreenEpisode 298 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast features a conversation with Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. During his nearly three years in leading the world’s largest competition BBQ organization, there have been ups and downs and we cover some of those with Rod after he gives us a preview of the 7th annual KCBS World Championships coming up in May in Lebanon, Tenn. We also welcome back Kevin Green from show sponsor The Butcher Shoppe with a rundown on the meat industry and what trends he’s seeing in 2025, plus a review of hi...2025-03-2658 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 297: Dan Wright, Aaron HuentelmanOne of the most-popular and enjoyable recurring segments of the show the last couple of years have been the “Under the Radar” looks at up-and-coming competition teams. This week on Episode 297 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we go Under the Radar with Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ from the St. Louis area. Take it Easy BBQ is making big strides after winning St. Louis BBQ Society Rookie Team of the Year in 2023 and is ready for a big run at a busy KCBS schedule this season. We also welcome a new show sponsor, Mr. Brisket out of O...2025-03-1956 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 296: Josh DeWittWe talk spice rubs on Episode 296 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with one of the best in the business. Josh DeWitt began experimenting with spice combinations in his kitchen several years ago to begin a path that led to winning one of the industry’s biggest awards when his JDQ Spicy was named Best Rub on the Planet in 2023 by the American Royal World Series of BBQ. Josh recently added a new JDQ Sweet Garlic rub to his lineup of JDQ Sweet and JDQ Spicy and he talks about the evolution of his still-one-man business - and touches on...2025-03-1248 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 295: Joh Hale, Ken SealesOn Episode 295 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with BBQ’s new world champions. That’s Josh Hale from Sure Shot BBQ out of Leander, Texas, who teamed up with wife Stacy and Reagan “No Shoes” Broesche - cooking on behalf of Always Able But Confused Cookers - to win Grand Championship honors at the 248-team Houston Livestock Rodeo and BBQ last weekend. Cooking at the massive event for just the second time, Sure Shot was Pure Shot in taking home overall honors in one of competition BBQ’s majors. Josh tells us how it went down...2025-03-051h 06

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 294: Stevo Nieto, Jacob WattOn Episode 294 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we learn the story of Stephen Nieto - or “Stevo” as he’s known on the competition trail. Stephen and his Stevo’s BBQ Team out of Henderson, Nevada is coming off his third career Grand Championship as the Best in the Southwest in Yuma, Ariz., beating out a star-studded lineup. Stevo is a military veteran who not only has become a champion in the BBQ world, he’s used competition BBQ as a springboard to successfully combat his post-military PTSD. We also go back Under the Radar with Jacob Watt...2025-02-2657 min

The Successful Screenwriter with Geoffrey D Calhoun: Screenwriting PodcastEp 261 - Lyndal Simpson on Winning Script Summit & Landing an OptionScript Summit 2025 is officially open for submissions! If you're looking for industry exposure, this is your chance to get your script read by Hollywood producers and directors. In this episode, we welcome Script Summit winner Lyndal Simpson, whose screenplay Gravedigger won a table read at Script Summit 2022. She shares her journey from winning the table read to signing an option deal and moving into production. Lyndal discusses the challenges of script rewrites, working within a budget, and embracing feedback from producers. If you're an aspiring screenwriter, this episode is packed with invaluable insights!What You’ll Learn in Th...2025-02-2617 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 293: Tommy Blackmon, Josh LenhartWe’ve had the honor of talking to numerous BBQ champions on a regular basis over the years. Sometimes, we also have brought you champions before they emerged. On Episode 293 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we offer up a double-dose of “Under the Radar” with the stories of a pair of up-and-coming competition pitmasters - Tommy Blackmon of Blue Smoke Q out of Georgia and Josh Lenhart of Ohio’s Buckeye Flavor BBQ. We also check in with Charlie Wallace for the latest news from The Grill Guys of Missouri in Republic, where they want to see what...2025-02-1959 min

The Evolv. PodcastEP25 | Lyndal Schnabel - How To Run A Business As A DietitianLyndal Schnabel – From Athlete to Leading Dietitian & Business OwnerIn this episode of The Evolv Podcast, we sit down with Lyndal Schnabel, an athlete turned dietitian in business. Lyndal’s journey began as an athlete, where she developed a deep appreciation for how food fuels performance. Her passion for nutrition led her to become a qualified dietitian, but her path didn’t stop there. She took the leap into entrepreneurship, building a business that empowers clients—particularly women—to take control of their gut health and overall well-being.Lyndal’s approach g...2025-02-1453 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 291: Breana Via & Brad Colter of Smoke 'n Magic BBQThe biggest football game of the season is this week and with it comes the biggest food day of the year for many. On Episode 291 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we try to help make Super Bowl Sunday a Super Food Sunday by bringing in the powerhouse duo from Smoke ’n Magic BBQ, Breana Via and Brad Colter, with some suggestions on how to plan for - and then execute - a game-day menu. Make sure to check out their YouTube channel. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve take a look at the match-up between the Kansas Ci...2025-02-0547 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 290: Buddy HammettNebraska in January to cook BBQ? It doesn’t sound like a dream scenario - especially after blowing out a trailer tire early during a projected 11-hour drive. But everything came up paradise for Buddy Hammett of Shiggin’ Ain’t Easy BBQ from Westland, Mich., who captured Grand Championship honors at the SVJ Winter Rub in Omaha. On Episode 290 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Buddy about his sixth career Grand Championship, what he overcame to achieve it and his BBQ journey since it began six years ago. We also take a trip to The Gr...2025-01-2953 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 289: Brad LeighningerWe kick off Season 7 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a friend of the show going back to our early days on local radio in 2016. Not only is he a hometown hero, but Brad Leighninger is arguably the best to light a pit - and he’s never been better than currently. Brad and Gettin’ Basted already has three Grand Championships since the KCBS points season began in November and is off and running toward a fourth Team of the Year honor. The new KCBS Hall of Famer from the organization’s inaugural 2025 induction class touches on a variet...2025-01-2257 min

Poolside Perspectives with Ash HartneyEpisode 14 - Overcoming Trauma and Finding Strength in Motherhood with Lyndal RogersIn this inspiring episode of Poolside Perspectives, we sit down with Lyndal Rogers, a seasoned radio professional with over 22 years of experience. As one half of the Drive show on Wave FM in Wollongong and an MC for some of Sydney's biggest sporting events, Lyndal shares her incredible journey juggling a dynamic career and motherhood.Tune in as we explore:3:00 - A look into Lyndal’s past. 7:00 - Recognizing red flags in relationships and navigating them with courage. 11:30 - The strategies and practices Lyndal has embraced to work on herself and her top tips for personal grow...2024-12-2235 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 286: Burnt Skull BBQ; Thanksgiving preview showThey have more than just a cool team name. We’re talking about the guys from Burnt Skull BBQ. Joe Ricklefs, Adam Burch and Brandon Rose are friends from the Kansas City area who began their competition BBQ journey in 2023 and have had their walking shoes on ever since. Recently at the 44th American Royal World Series of Barbecue, in just its 15th KCBS competition, Burnt Skull finished an impressive sixth place overall in the 444-team Open. On Episode 286 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with the guys from Burnt Skull about the ou...2024-11-2151 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 285: Kyle Kuhn, Richard FergolaOn Episode 285 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with the newest major champion of the BBQ world. Kyle Kuhn of Hot Daddy’s BBQ out of Grasston, Minn., reviews the competition BBQ journey of he and wife Amy from humble beginnings on a home-built offset smoker to winning the American Royal World Series of BBQ Invitational. It was the sixth Grand Championship of 2024 and 12th over the last three seasons and Kyle talks about the key to how Hot Daddy’s went from simply good to consistently great as they learned to cook on Hunsaker Drum...2024-11-141h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 275: Finger Leikam GoodOn Episode 275 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we shine the light on a recent first-time KCBS Grand Championship winner. Chris Leikam and Devin Schwartz from the Kansas competition team Finger Leikam Good were college friends at Kansas State and enjoyed cooking before Wildcats football games at Snyder Family Stadium. They eventually took their love for open-fire cooking to the KCBS backyard and eventually Master’s competition and now are enjoying the best season of their career. Chris and Devin talk about the journey and why comp Q appeals to them so much. We also head into th...2024-08-2849 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 274: Moe Cason, Richard FergolaHe’s lived the American Dream, a United States Navy veteran who worked the overnight shift at the Des Moines, Iowa, water treatment plant. During his spare time, Moe Cason fired up the smoker and dabbled in competition BBQ. On a suggestion from the legendary Johnny Trigg, “Big Moe” sent in an audition video for the groundbreaking BBQ television program BBQ Pitmasters. Now, Moe is a full-blown BBQ celebrity who travels the world spreading his love for open-fire cooking. On Episode 274 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, he joins us to talk about his first cookbook, “Big Moe’s Big Book of...2024-08-211h 03

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 272: Christie VanoverWhether it’s cooking in the backyard or the highest level of competition, Christie Vanover is someone who has been instrumental in helping open-fire cooks worldwide up their games since she launched her GirlsCanGrill.com website in 2015. With recipes, tips, product reviews and much more, it’s a one of the top resources available. Christie joins us on Episode 272 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast and we touch on a variety of topics, including her experience on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl Season 4 and a KCBS competition she’s organizing in her home city of Las Vegas in December. Christie...2024-08-0757 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 271: David Page, Jonathon IndermuehleEpisode 271 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast has arrived and it has a variety of guests as we welcome the month of August. At the 7:58 mark, Emmy-award-winning television news producer turned author and now podcast host David Page returns to discuss his latest project. Page’s new podcast “Culinary Characters Unlocked” debuts Aug. 27 as he goes in-depth some of the world’s top chefs and up-and-coming cooks - including some from the open-fire world. One of the fast-rising pitmasters in competition cooking joins us at the 40:30 mark. Jonathon Indermuehle of Colorado’s Heifers, Butts & Clucks has won ba...2024-07-311h 09

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 270: O.G. Bandits BBQ; Boo-B-Que newsIt’s become one of the jewels on the late-season KCBS calendar, a doubleheader to cap the points season. But only a few days ago, the 4th annual Boo-B-Que was on the verge of cancellation. No worries. The Oct. 25-27 event in Oak Grove, Mo., will go on after Greg Hastie, who began the event three years ago but had too much on his plate to run it again, turned to contest organizer extraordinaire Corey Linton. We’ll hear from both Greg and Corey about plans for Boo-B-Que on Episode 270. We also catch up with the O.G. B...2024-07-251h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 269: Jordan Kirkpatrick, Matt FisherAfter running hard in 2023, cooking 44 contests as he successfully chased KCBS Team of the Year honors, Jordan Kirkpatrick and Janky Leg BBQ has slowed the pace a bit this season. But after an addition to the family and a home remodel project, Janky Leg is back and ready for a big second half, evidenced by the team’s first GC of the year last weekend in Cameron, Mo. On Episode 269 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Jordan Kirkpatrick tells us about his mind-set looking ahead as he also reflects on last season. Our “Under the Radar” segment, where...2024-07-1759 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 267: Darren Warth, Norris SydnorHappy 4th of July to all! To celebrate, Episode 267 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast features two great guests. Leading off is one of the best to ever light a pit, BBQ Hall of Famer Darren Warth from Iowa Smokey D’s. While he’s won more than 100 grand championships during his career, including multiple majors, Darren accomplished a first last weekend in Idaho as he won a KCBS competition by cooking all four meats on one Gateway Drum Smoker. We visit with “The GOAT” about how he did it, what still drives him to compete and about his latest B...2024-07-021h 09

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 266: Mike and Nichole MulkeyMike and Nichole Mulkey of Mulkey’s BBQ from St. Louis are one of the many successful husband-wife competition BBQ teams in the country. On Episode 266 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we learn how they work together after Mulkey’s won the Grand Championship at the 172-team Great Lenexa BBQ Battle. The back-to-back St. Louis BBQ Society Team of the Year has a shared passion for BBQ and the competition it provides since they began just a few years ago. We also hear from Skyler Spartan from The Grill Guys of Missouri with the latest from the R...2024-06-2649 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 265: Cherry Anchor BBQWe asked for nominations for up-and-coming competition BBQ pitmasters or teams and our listeners delivered with lots of great suggestions. This week on Episode 265 of the Tailgate Guys BBGQ Podcast, we bring you an extended “Under the Radar” segment with Joe Wilson and B.J. Searcy from the northern California team Cherry Anchor BBQ. Despite only doing a handful of KCBS Master’s Series events, Joe and B.J. have been quick studies in success, with two Grand Championships to their credit so far this year. We also talk it over with Skyler Spartan about the latest news fr...2024-06-1957 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 264: Richard Fergola, Lane YorkOn Episode 264 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, our “Under the Radar” segment returns by popular demand. This week, our look at an up-and-coming pitmaster focuses on Kansas City’s Lane York of Aww Shucks BBQ. York’s primary focus has been on KCBS Backyard competition so far, but he’s done well in limited Masters’ Series attempts and does so without all the bells and whistles. We also check in with Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ for the latest happenings at Proud Souls BBQ and Provisions. “Fergie” also reviews his memorable week at Smoke Slam in Memphis and previ...2024-06-1258 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 263: National High School BBQ; T-Rex BBQIt’s an action packed Episode 263 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with an assortment of guests with good info and stories to tell. First up at the 9:26 mark is Charles Simpson, with a preview of the National High School BBQ Championships coming up this weekend (June 7-9) in Branson, Missouri. As director of the Missouri High School BBQ Association and coach of Osceola High School’s teams in west-central Missouri, Simpson runs down the format in Branson and talks about the growth of high school BBQ and the life skills to the youngsters that will extend beyo...2024-06-051h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 261: Barking Dog BBQWe’re all about celebrating the iconic BBQ teams on the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, but we also love to shine the spotlight on those up-and-coming teams who achieve big things. This week on Episode 261, we focus on Barking Dog BBQ out of Kansas City, a team of childhood friends Dave Lillis, Kevin Bunting and Brian Tuttle. Barking Dog BBQ (we explore the origin and meaning of that unique team name) just won its first career KCBS Grand Championship and we talk the guys about their love of BBQ and how they’ve been able to take it to a ch...2024-05-2244 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal Harris5 Ways Podcasting can Transform your BusinessIn this episode, we explore five key ways podcasting can transform your business including expanding networks through guest collaborations, boosting website traffic and SEO, cost-effective marketing, establishing thought leadership, and fostering personal connections with the audience. Listen in to learn how you can integrate podcasting into your business marketing to benefit from this amazing platform that is available to everybody….both seasoned and new business owners alike.Links:Episode 31: Should I launch a Podcast in 2024 or is it too CrowdedBook a discovery callConnect with Lyndal Harris:2024-05-1608 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 260: Kyle Matuszewski; Brad Colter, Breana ViaEpisode 260 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast takes us to the Phoenix area to visit with Kyle Matuszewski, owner-operator of Your Behind BBQ restaurant in Florence. Kyle is a long-time competitor on the Steak Cookoff Association and KCBS trails and he’s parlayed that success into a red-hot start in the restaurant business. Kyle breaks down his story which includes how a restaurant owner deals with his first 1-star Yelp review. Brad Colter and Breana Via from Smoke N Magic BBQ stop by for their weekly segment, reviewing their recent trip down under to participate in Meatstock Syd...2024-05-151h 05

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisLeveraging Dynamic Ads/Content for Internal PromotionIn this episode, I am exploring the concept dynamic ad insertion for podcasters, focussing on leveraging dynamic ads for internal promotions. Before you hit skip because you’re thinking I don’t run ads or have sponsors for my show….hold up..and hear me out! And if you are a business podcaster, tune in because this is a golden opportunity that could make a huge difference for you and is a feature that is often overlooked.We're going to look at, what is Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) or Dynamic Content Insertion and how it...2024-05-0914 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 259: Chris Schafer, Richard FergolaWhen we’re asked about BBQ restaurant recommendations in the St. Louis area, Heavy Smoke BBQ always is at the top of our list. On Episode 259 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with Chris Schafer, the owner-operator of Heavy Smoke BBQ about the constantly overlapping thrills and challenges of the restaurant industry. Chris also is one of the world’s top competition pitmasters, a past Grand Champion at both the Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational and KCBS Invitational World Championship. Heavy Smoke is No. 2 in the KCBS Team of the Year standings in 2024 and we ask...2024-05-0853 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisWhat is Podcast SEO?In this episode, we are exploring the world of podcast SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) and its importance in expanding your reach and the success of your show. We're looking at what is podcast SEO and why it's important, the basics of general SEO concepts, applying some tactics at both the show and episode level, advanced SEO strategies and some common mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or starting your journey, understanding and implementing podcast SEO strategies can make a difference to your discoverability and growing your audience. However, always top of mind - create your c...2024-05-0118 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 258: Brad LeighningerOne of the greatest to light a pit - and a great friend of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show since the beginning on local, low-powered radio - joins us for an extended conversation on Episode 258. Brad Leighninger just passed the 11-year anniversary of his first BBQ Grand Championship. Now, 70 GCs later, Gettin’ Basted is a three-time KCBS Team of the Year, a Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational Grand Champion, Brad is a part of the Blues Hog 2022 Memphis in May World Champion. He’s also co-owner of four restaurants in the southwest Missouri area including a couple of new ones...2024-05-0152 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisChoosing a Podcast Name that ResonatesAre you frustrated trying to choose the perfect podcast name for your show? In this episode, I talk about the important topic of naming your podcast and I provide strategies for selecting a name that resonates with listeners, emphasises the podcast's content, and aids in discoverability. the various ways to name your podcast and some considerations around each of these. I also share how to check if the chosen name is available and not already in use. And I have created a special tool to help you which is a creative starting point for establishing a distinctive podcast identity.2024-04-2609 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 257: Eric ColeyOn Episode 257 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with one of world’s hottest pitmasters. Eric Coley from Alabama’s Poppa Pig BBQ is leading the KCBS Team of the Year standings with three Grand Championships and seven top-10 finishes in eight 2024 competitions. It’s a start that’s signaled a breakthrough after Eric went through a two-year stretch of top-10 finishes without nailing the GC. What has changed? Eric talks about that, plus his career in competition BBQ and how a DQ after missing turn-in with some of the best brisket he ever cooked was a bi...2024-04-2456 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisPodcast Analytics: How to Understand and Use Your Data to Grow Your ShowPodcast analytics - do you regularly track your analytics and leverage that data to make informed and intentional decisions to improve and grow your show? In this episode, we're looking at what are podcast analytics, why you should track them, which analytics to track and how to interpret them, where to find your podcast analytics and some industry benchmark standards.Links:Podcast Analytics Tracker templateChartablePodtracJoin my email newsletterConnect with Lyndal Harris:Book a free Discovery Call with Lyndal...2024-04-1817 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 255: Burnt Trees BBQ, Richard FergolaBased in north central North Dakota, Burnt Trees BBQ has a long haul no matter where it goes for a competition. But the husband-wife team of Nick and Shannon Holman is almost always a contender when it arrives, with its 2024 debut proving the point. Burnt Trees BBQ captured the 97-team Smoke in the Spring in Osage City, Kansas, topping the 700-point mark for the first time. On Episode 255 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Nick and Shannon about their shared BBQ passion and the challenges of being a northern-based competition team. We also check...2024-04-101h 04

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisMaximising your podcast reach by publishing on YouTubeAre you publishing your podcast on YouTube yet? As a podcaster, you want to reach as many people as possible and should have your podcast available on all directories. At the beginning of 2024, YouTube took over Spotify in the US as the most popular podcast consumption platform. With Google Podcasts shutting down, YouTube's 2.7 billion monthly users offer a massive reach for podcasters without requiring video content creation. By converting audio to audiograms, podcasts can be seamlessly shared on YouTube and will also be available on YouTube music. Google Podcasts has started closing down so if you haven't integrated your...2024-04-1009 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 254: Leonard Aberman, Jeff Cohen from Baseball & BBQThere are dozens of options available these days for BBQ-themed podcasts, unlike just a few years ago when the options were relatively limited. One of the longest-running shows is Baseball and BBQ, with co-hosts Leonard Aberman and Jeff Cohen. Combining two of America’s favorite past times, Leonard and Jeff have found a sweet spot with engaging guests who speak with knowledge to baseball, BBQ or both. Now in season seven, we caught up with Len and Jeff as the Major League Baseball season gets underway and, even as their beloved New York Mets struggle, it’s always a good...2024-04-0459 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisThe Importance of Audio Quality & Tips to Enhance your PodcastAudio quality - it’s not just a nice-to-have, it's a non-negotiable factor in creating a professional and engaging podcast and it can make a difference in its success. Great audio quality impacts that important first impression, the overall listening experience as well as audience retention and engagement. In this episode, we'll cover some of the reasons it's important and I share 5 easy tips to enhance the audio quality of your show. Links:AuphonicEquipment & Software RecommendationsConnect with Lyndal Harris:Book a free Disco...2024-04-0415 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisUncovering the Top Reasons People Don't Start a PodcastLaunching a podcast can be an exciting experience for many aspiring podcasters.....and an overwhelming one! In my years in the podcasting industry, I often hear the same obstacles as to why people haven't launched their shows and in this episode, we're uncovering the top reasons people don't start a podcast. Understanding and acknowledging these challenges can help aspiring podcasters work through them and make the process more manageable and less daunting.Links:Imposter Syndrome episode with Fiona ReddingEquipment & Software RecommendationsConnect with Lyndal Harris:Bo...2024-03-2812 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 253: Sean Ludwig & Ryan CooperWelcome to Episode 253 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, where we’re joined by the founders of America’s foremost weekly digital news authority on live-fire cooking. It’s been a while since we visited with Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig from The Smoke Sheet. Their weekly newsletter that arrives in subscribers’ in-boxes each Wednesday and Friday with a variety of content including BBQ trends, restaurant features, product news and recipes. On our extended conversation, Ryan and Sean tell us about a recent excursion to the Carolinas where they experienced old-school and new-school BBQ restaurants. Later, they tell us storylin...2024-03-2753 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 252: Craig Verhage; Pirates of BBQ BaySpring has officially arrived, which means there are BBQ competitions across the land each weekend from now through early November - not to mention hundreds of thousands of backyard cooks are firing up backyard smokers and grills. On Episode 252 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk to one of American’s most-colorful pitmasters and brand ambassadors, plus a Kansas City-area team that took home a big championship last weekend. Starting us off at the 7:05 mark of the show is a conversation with Craig Verhage, marketing director of Royal Oak Charcoal. Craig tells us about the latest pr...2024-03-201h 02

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisPodcast Transcripts - A Tool for Inclusivity, Engagement & MoreIn this episode, we're talking about podcast transcripts. While podcasts offer a unique audio experience, transcripts are not only fantastic for accessibility, it's a tool that can help you connect with a broader audience, deepen listener engagement, and maximise the impact of your show. In this episode:The significance of transcripts Apple Podcasts transcript featureThe benefits and uses of episode transcriptsVarious tools & platforms for PodcastersLinks:Podnews "How do Apple Podcasts Transcriptions work" articleApple Podcast articleDescriptRiverside FMSwell.aiC...2024-03-2008 min

Phase 4 PodcastMaximizing Online Sales with Lyndal Ashby: No-Code Web Design & SEO Strategies for Business Success Maximize online Sales with Lyndal Ashby: No-Code Web Design & SEO Strategies for Business Success on this episode of the Phase 4 podcast. We're joined by Lyndal Ashby, a former small business banker turned innovative website strategist transforming how businesses approach online success. After witnessing numerous businesses falter due to avoidable mistakes, Lyndal set out to make sophisticated, high-converting websites accessible to all business owners. Discover Lyndal's unique approach to building a steady stream of sales without the hassle of chasing leads. With her expertise in using n...2024-03-1522 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisShould I Launch a Podcast in 2024 or is it too crowded?Welcome back to another Season of Podcasting Tips & Tricks. I'm answering the question of whether it's still worth launching a podcast in 2024 amidst the crowded podcast landscape. This is a question I get asked quite a lot so I'm going to talk about a few things that might make you think a little differently about whether there are too many podcasts for you to produce a show.In this episode:The landscape of podcasting in 2024Evergreen content The importance of strategy Consistency vs. tailored approach Repurposing your podcastConnect with Lyndal Harris:2024-03-1310 min

Podcasting Tips & Tricks with Lyndal HarrisPodcast Tips & Tricks with Lyndal Harris TrailerPodcasting Tips & Tricks is designed to share quick, actionable tips and tricks for launching and growing a successful podcast and is aimed at both new and seasoned podcasters.In these predominantly solo episodes, we'll cover a range of topics from launching, equipment and software, audience growth, marketing, monetising, industry news, trends and lots more.I'm Lyndal Harris, Podcast Consultant and founder of Podcast VA where my team and I simplify the podcasting journey. I'm Lyndal Harris, Podcast Consultant and founder of Podcast VA where my team and I simplify the podcasting journey. At Podcast VA...2024-03-1201 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 250: Sterling Smith, Richard FergolaOn Episode 250 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with two of competition BBQ’s top pitmasters - and most-colorful characters. First up is Richard Fergola from Fergolicious BBQ and marketing director of Proud Souls BBQ and Provisions. “Fergie” and the Proud Souls team is ready to throw a big first anniversary bash this Saturday, March 9th, at Proud Souls BBQ Kansas City. A full day of cooking demos and great food will be available. Then it’s time to talk it over with Sterling Smith of Loot ’n Booty BBQ, a recent inductee into the C...2024-03-051h 00

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 249: Harry SooIt’s been more than a decade since we first saw Harry Soo on the groundbreaking television show BBQ Pitmasters. People still come up to Harry to talk about his experiences, especially after re-runs of the show air on the cable channel Destination American most weekends. On Episode 249 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Harry recounts the beginning of his BBQ journey, the unscripted beginnings of BBQ Pitmasters and where’s it’s all led - to a full-time open-fire career as one of the world’s most-popular pitmasters. Harry and Slap Yo Daddy BBQ has a busy 2024 ahead with a n...2024-02-2757 min

The Dynamic Leader PodcastEpisode #179. Interview with Lyndal Hamwood on inclusion & innovationIn this conversation, Shelley chats with Lyndal Hamwood, a passionate social equity advocate deeply immersed in the intricacies of diversity, equity and inclusion. Lyndal's expertise lies in exploring human connections, transcending binary thinking to enhance our ability to navigate conflicts and challenges through transdisciplinary approaches. As the founder of (ide)ate Studio, a human-centred design studio, Lyndal is committed to helping businesses embrace innovation, inclusivity and lovability. The conversation between Lyndal and Shelley delves into the realm of human-centred design, emphasising the shift from creating what we think people want, to innovating design thinking. They share anecdotes...2024-02-2039 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 247: Phillip Breeden, Richard FergolaThe Kansas City Chiefs are the world champions of football, again! We’ll talk about that, plus championship BBQ on Episode 247 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Leading off our guest lineup is Phillip Breeden of LC BBQ out of Bandera, Texas. We visit with Phillip about his Champions BBQ Alliance Rio World Championship Cookoff last weekend and preview the upcoming Houston Livestock Rodeo and BBQ Cookoff. Phillip has been on the road competing in BBQ nearly every week for the last six years and he discusses why he embraces the grind and how he deals with the ups an...2024-02-131h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 246: Megan Day, Jonathon IndermuehleWord is there’s a big football game coming up. On Episode 246 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, we do our best to bring you both football and food perspective from both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers sides as we countdown to Super Bowl Sunday. First up is Megan Day, pitmaster of Kansas City’s Burnt Finger BBQ. Megan again is headed for a Friday appearance on NBC’s Today Show and she offers some BBQ food ideas ahead of the big day. She also catches us up on the latest happenings for Burnt Finger in the...2024-02-061h 00

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 245: Richard Fergola, Paul KeltnerThere’s a lot of championship talk on Episode 245 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, beginning with pitmaster Paul Keltner of Rooters ’n Tooters BBQ out of Mount Pleasant, Tennessee. Paul knocked off a Grand Championship at the 61-team KCBS Lakeland Pit Festival to start his season in style. It’s a continuation of a remarkable last few seasons of consistent for Rooters ’n Tooters, which had 29 top-10 overall finishes in 2023. Paul tells us about the year ahead and what it’s like to chase KCBS Team of the Year honors (Rooters ’n Tooters was 4th in 2022, 5th in 2021 and 4th in 2...2024-01-3157 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 244: Tim Scheer; Smoke 'n Magic BBQAfter a few weeks off, we are back to fire up Season 6 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast! We want to thank our listeners and sponsors from the beginning, way back in 2016 when we started the show on local radio. Our first guest of the new year is the busiest man in BBQ, our friend Tim Scheer who’s the boss man for Blues Hog, Gateway Drum Smokers, Shake ’n Bake BBQ, Marble Ridge Farms and The BBQ League. It’s no surprise that Tim has big things in the words for 2024 with the Blues Hog brand continu...2024-01-2459 min

Life After MenopauseLyndal Stellenberg: Overcoming Body Image Issues, and Embracing SummerLyndal Sterenberg, founder of Es Una, talks about her journey in creating a swimwear brand that focuses on body confidence and comfort. Lyndal emphasises the importance of finding swimwear that takes away the anxiety many women feel about their bodies and allows them to enjoy summer activities without self-consciousness. She also discusses the impact of social media on body image and the need for women to embrace their bodies and share their stories. In addition to her work with Es Una, Lyndal is involved in a program called Making Her Mark, which aims to encourage women and girls to pursue n...2024-01-1632 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 243: Bill Purvis, Richard FergolaMerry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! We hope it’s a great holiday season and a celebration of family, friends and great food! Episode 243 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is our finale of Season 5 and it’s a good one with a pair of open-fire stars to help us conclude the year on a winning note. First up is Bill Purvis from Chicken Fried BBQ out of Magnolia, Texas. Bill is one of the best in the competition game and he does it cooking in various sanctioning bodies. Chicken Fried earned a Grand Championship at a...2023-12-1956 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 242: Travis ClarkIt’s always an entertaining and opinionated conversation when we get together with Travis Clark, whose Clark Crew BBQ is a former American Royal World Series of BBQ and Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational Grand Champion, along with a two-time KCBS Team of the Year. On Episode 242 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Travis about the restaurant business as his flagship Clark Crew BBQ place in Oklahoma City just celebrated its fourth anniversary. Travis also has some thoughts on the current state of the competition BBQ world and what is the first thing he would do if...2023-12-1255 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 241: Paul Buob, Thomas Gearhart, Craig VerhageOn Episode 241 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with two of the candidates for the upcoming Kansas City Barbeque Society Board of Directors election. Paul Buob from Smokin’ Ghost BBQ and Thomas Gearhart of Mudville BBQ tell us why they want to join the board in what some consider a time of choppy waters and expand on some ideas they have to help steer KCBS into the next few years. We also review the 2023 competition season for Team Royal Oak - and what a season it’s been - with Craig Verhage, the marketing director and...2023-12-0558 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 240: Bill Heyen, Grill Guys of MissouriAfter we not only survived, but thrived with our Thanksgiving Weekend cooking adventures we now turn our attention to the stretch run for the final month of 2024. In one of the final big BBQ competitions of this year, Bill Heyen and Triple H BBQ out of Gillespie, Illinois, came away with the Grand Championship at the Atlanta BBQ Store Classic. On Episode 240 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Bill about the big win and how it was unique because everyone had to wait two days to final out the results on livestream after another KCBS scoring...2023-11-2857 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 239: John Lindsey, Ronald BurnsHappy Thanksgiving Week! It’s Episode 239 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast and we visit with two of the best cooks in the country for lots of last-minute Turkey Day tips. John Lindsey of All Qued Up BBQ and Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty BBQ are the head coaches of the #arkassippicombo line of outstanding rubs and sauces. They tell us about how to make the most out of your Thanksgiving meal, both for the turkey and your favorite sides, and discuss their experiences as finalists on the television program BBQ Country which aired earlier this year on The Co...2023-11-211h 12

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 238: Robby Royal, John ShireyYou might know Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers from his days on the groundbreaking television show BBQ Pitmasters, or perhaps the Michael Simon program BBQ USA on Food Network. Whatever the case, Robby is still winning big on the circuit and on Episode 238 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk it over with the Georgian about his recent Grand Championship at the Big Pig Jig in his home state. Robby tells us about defeating his friend and rival Myron Mixon at the Pig Jig plus other stories from his career. We also welcome first-time guest John...2023-11-141h 01

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 237: KCBS Chicken champ Norris "Syd" SydnorWhen he first tested the competition BBQ waters in 2018, Norris “Syd” Sydnor of Good Googly Good never envisioned being a points chaser or contending for any Team of the Year honors. But when he began having big-time success in chicken a couple of years ago and got off to a great start in the bird category in 2023, Syd and wife Li took an early lead that he never relinquished. On Episode 237 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Syd about Good Googly Goo’s KCBS Chicken Team of the Year honors and what went into becoming prolific in the...2023-11-0745 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 236: Jordan Kirkpatrick, Chase WillardIn a down-to-the-wire KCBS Team of the Year battle, Jordan Kirkpatrick and Janky Leg BBQ came through in clutch fashion. Needing a Grand Championship on the season’s final weekend to leapfrog Brad Leighninger and Gettin’ Basted, that’s exactly what Janky Leg accomplished on Day 1 of Boo-B-Que in Oak Grove, Missouri. Adding an RGC on Day 2, Jordan came away with his first Team of the Year and denied Gettin’ Basted an unprecedented fourth. We talk it over with Jordan on Episode 236 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast and find out his thoughts on the stress of a title chase, f...2023-10-3154 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 234: Boggs Hog BBQ, Richard FergolaThe husband-wife team of Greg Boggs and Karryl Boggs - Boggs Hog BBQ out of Audubon, New Jersey - had one career KCBS Grand Championship in 64 career competitions prior to last weekend. And what a weekend it was for Boggs Hog as Greg and Karryl doubled their prior amount of title after sweeping both ends of the Red White & Que in Jackson, New Jersey. Making it even better? Boggs Hog had not one, not two but three perfect 180s on Day 2, scoring 710.83 to win in a runaway. We visit with Greg and Karryl on Episode 234 of the T...2023-10-2550 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 233: Ercole ChilaOne year after winning KCBS Team of the Year honors for the first time, Ercole Chila and Uncle Pig’s Barbecue Pit has brought home a Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational championship home to New Jersey. Ercole joins us on Episode 233 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to describe the tension and eventual elation upon learning that his team had captured one of the most-prestigious prizes on competition BBQ. We also review what’s been another outstanding season for Uncle Pig’s and what’s ahead. Co-hosts Steve and Lyndal also talk about the demise of our hometown...2023-10-1746 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 231: Carey Bringle "Peg Leg Porker"Episode 231 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast was to be an American Royal special, reviewing the event and visiting with the Grand Champion of the Open. But major technical issues delayed the awards and has prompted KCBS CEO Rod Gray to initiate a full audit of all the scoring before results are made official. This has caused quite the stir and understandably so. Rod has said he will come on the show and explain all, once the situation is resolved - or resolved the best it can be. Stay tuned. Look for a special edition of the show with...2023-10-0439 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 230: Darren Warth, Joe GeraThe American Royal World Series of BBQ is special to many pitmasters, none more so than Darren Warth. A three-time American Royal Open Grand Champion with his Iowa Smokey D’s BBQ, Darren is ready to chase No. 4 this weekend when more than 500 teams converge on Kansas Speedway for the world’s biggest BBQ competition. The man known as the “GOAT” for his two-decade run of success also will be inducted into the BBQ Hall of Fame on Saturday, making it even more special. On Episode 230 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Darren about the upcoming weekend...2023-09-261h 05

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 229: "Dr. BBQ" Ray LampeIt’s always a blast to talk open-fire cooking with BBQ Hall of Famer Ray Lampe, better known as “Dr. BBQ.” This is especially true as the American Royal World Series of BBQ nears and on Episode 229 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Ray tells us about what makes the American Royal so special for him, talks Turkey Smoke and gives his thoughts on some of the Class of 2023 BBQ Hall of Famers. Ray also gives us a rundown of his recent trip to Wales where BBQ has become a mainstream way of culinary life. Even the beer is cold t...2023-09-1953 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 228: Richard Fergola, Norris SydnorRichard Fergola has accomplished a lot of awesome things in competition barbecue, but had never won his hometown KCBS event. That all changed last weekend as Fergolicious BBQ earned Grand Championship honors at Smokin’ on the Trails in Gardner, Kansas. On Episode 228 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with “Fergie” about that, plus plans for a huge day of food, fun and BBQ knowledge that Proud Souls BBQ and Provisions has on tap Friday, Sept. 29 at the American Royal World Series of BBQ. We also welcome Norris Sydnor back to the show after Baltimore-based Good Googly...2023-09-1359 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 227: Sean Young, Aaron HuentelmanOn Episode 227 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we talk to the man behind the upcoming Saluting With Smoke BBQ Festival, Sept. 15-17 in Yorkville, Illinois. Sean Young, an Army veteran who is brutally honest about his life struggles after leaving the service in the early 2000s, formed Mission Zero Hundred Hours to help veterans deal with PTSD by connecting them with open-fire cooking. At Saluting With Smoke, five teams with four veterans apiece representing each brand of the military will be mentored by five top professional pitmasters - Sterling Smith, Chris Webb, Lee Hickel, Richard Fergola and Brad...2023-09-0652 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 226: Brad Leighninger, Kevin GreenIt might go down in competition BBQ history as the “Basted Triple” or whatever clever phrase you’d like to use. But if Brad Leighninger and Gettin’ Basted win a fourth KCBS Team of the Year, last weekend will be a big reason. On Episode 226 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Brad joins us to recap his remarkable feat of cooking a Friday-Saturday doubleheader at the Death’s Door Barbecue in northern Wisconsin, where he earned Grand Championship and RGC honors, then making a 12-hour haul to Paola, Kansas, for a Sunday Grand Championship at the Paola Roots Festival. The impres...2023-08-2955 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 225: Chris Davis, Shane LeClairChris Davis of Crossed Rifles BBQ from Schertz, Texas, knocked down the Grand Championship at last weekend’s prestigious Red Raiders Challenge in Lubbock with a huge score of 713.16. We visit with the Marine Corps veteran on Episode 225 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast about his journey into competition BBQ, which he credits for helping him cope with PTSD from his time in the military. It’s a common theme for veterans who come on the show and Chris discusses why he thinks open-fire cooking resonates with them. We go to north Texas for our other guest as S...2023-08-2353 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 224: Aaron Stoffer, Alan LarrimoreOn Episode 224 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, it’s a review of the KCBS World Invitational where it was a weekend to remember for Aaron and Christy Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ. Aaron joins me to talk about the team’s Grand Championship, worth $6,000, in the Invitational on Sunday one day after Man Meat scored a whopping 711.4 overall total but had to settle for Reserve Grand Champion behind Smoked & Furious BBQ’s record of 717.71. Aaron talks about his biggest championship to date, how confidence plays a big role in competition success and how the Man Meat BBQ line of rub...2023-08-151h 01

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 223: B'Mackin BBQ, Fine As Swine BBQOn Episode 223 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we take a trip to southern California to visit with one of the top teams on the West Coast. It was quite a 48-hour period last week for B’ Mackin BBQ out of San Diego as the team got its first-ever draw into The Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational on Thursday and then won its first Grand Championship of 2023 on Saturday. Brett McKinney and Benny Watsman of B’Mackin BBQ join us to talk about the emotions and excitement, the background of the team and the challenges of competing on the West...2023-08-081h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 220: Joel Fleetwood, John LindseyAnyone who’s attempted competition BBQ knows how hard it is to win a grand championship, no matter the sanctioning body. Joel Fleetwood and his Meat Rushmore BBQ team is fresh off an impressive rarity, KCBS Grand Championships on back-to-back weekends. On Episode 220 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Joel about how it happened and what it feels like to be hitting on all cooking cylinders as Meat Rushmore has risen to No. 15 in the KCBS Team of the Year standings. Joel also is on the KCBS Board of Directors and we ask him about how th...2023-07-181h 04

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 219: Fred Robles, Lynette StokesIn addition to being one of America’s great pitmasters, Fred Robles wears many other hats in the BBQ world. The 2019 American Royal World Series of BBQ Open Grand Champion runs his own butcher shop (Rio Valley Meats) in Weslaco, Texas, and is president of the Champions BBQ Alliance, a sanctioning body that’s successfully into its third year. We talk to Fred about all of those things on Episode 219 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, plus ways to help out one of his Texas BBQ brothers who’s battling cancer. Robert Sierra, a Texas BBQ icon in his own ri...2023-07-1156 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 217: Christie Vanover, Richard FergolaWe head into the long July 4th holiday weekend with a bang on Episode 217 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Leading off is a conversation with Christie Vanover, whose website GirlsCanGrill.com is one of the top sources for BBQ information including recipes, instructional videos, product reviews and much more. Christie also is a champion pitmaster and recently achieving a Grand Championship and her first career KCBS 700. She also is one of the contestants on Season 4 of the Food Network show BBQ Brawl - with mentors Bobby Flay, Anne Burrell and Sunny Anderson - which debuts July 10. W...2023-06-2758 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 215: O.G. Bandits, Carl McBeeOn Episode 215 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with the family team fresh off one of the biggest prizes in competition BBQ. The O.G. Bandits out of Oak Grove, Missouri, led by Josh Farley and Ashton Smith, earned a $25,000 prize for their Grand Championship at the KCBS Competitors’ Series Made for K.C. BBQ Championship in Kansas City. The Bandits also receive naming rights, branding and the opportunity to create their own menu and market their own line of sauces and rubs at the BBQ restaurant inside the new Kansas City International Airport terminal in 2024. Josh an...2023-06-141h 02

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 214: Bill Heyen, Nick BarrickOn Episode 214 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we catch up with 2021 American Royal World Series of BBQ Invitational Grand Champion Bill Heyen, whose Triple H BBQ picked up their second Grand Championship of 2023 last weekend in Covington, Tenn. Heyan and wife Andrea, part of a large farm family in west-central Illinois, have 12 GCs and seven RGCs since 2019. They’re offering their knowledge in a unique “hands-on, behind the scenes” style with 1-on-1 classes in real time during competitions. Bill, who’s also one of the nicer people we’ve met in BBQ, explains how it works and even how much i...2023-06-0659 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 212: John David Wheeler, Larry KrauckThose of us who love BBQ can agree there are few things in life better than a perfectly cooked baby back rib. But outstanding Ribs haven’t been good enough - compared to Pork Shoulder and Whole Hog - to win a Memphis in May World Championship since 2002. Until last weekend, that is. On Episode 212 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with John David Wheeler, pitmaster of the Ribdiculous Bar-B-Krewe team that broke the Memphis in May Ribs hex by capturing the overall title last weekend on the banks of the Mississippi at Tom Lee Pa...2023-05-2356 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 211: Richard Fergola, John ZervoulakosIt’s National BBQ Month and there’s a ton going on to celebrate the occasion at Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions Kansas City. Richard Fergola, Marketing and Public Relations Director for Proud Souls, stops by Episode 211 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to give us a rundown starting off with Demo Days the next two Sundays, where folks can learn all about Ribs on May 21st and how to cook on a Gateway Drum Smoker on May 28th. Richard’s Fergolicious BBQ competition team also has been busy and he gives a quick recap and preview of a busy s...2023-05-1750 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 210: Tim Scheer, Matt MooreTeam Blues Hog shocked the BBQ world in 2022 by winning what many consider the biggest prize in competition BBQ - Memphis in May’s Grand Championship - by cooking Whole Hog hot and fast on an oversized Gateway Drum Smoker. Next week, the Blues Hog team returns to Memphis with a target on its back, traditional low-and-slow pitmasters ready to take aim. That’s fine with Tim Scheer. The team captain and owner of Blues Hog joins us on Episode 210 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast for a Memphis in May preview. Tim explains that the preparation for 2023 Memphis in M...2023-05-1056 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 209: Levi Stoakes, Bo WhelessThere’s a new No. 1 team in the KCBS Team of the Year standings this week and we learn more about Colorado Bulldawg BBQ from pitmaster Levi Stoakes on Episode 209 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Levi, wife Jessica and their mascot bulldog named Brisket have traveled the country, cooking 13 competition so far in 2023 and have been a top-five scoring machine with seven overall top-five finishes cooking primarily on their Jambo. Levi tells us about achieving consistency and recounts how he got into competition BBQ. We also have another Under the Radar segment, learning about an up-and-coming tea...2023-05-0453 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 208: Mark Lambert, Rod Gray, Adam WainwrightBuckle up because Episode 208 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is one of the longest we’ve done, checking in at 72 minutes … but it’s packed full of big names with good and fun info. First up is Mark Lambert, a seven-time world BBQ champion who’s won the overall title at Memphis in May twice and is reigning world pork shoulder champion. Mark and his Sweet Swine O’ Mine team is ready for another title run in a few weeks on the banks of the Mississippi and he tells us about preparations for Memphis in May and what he envisio...2023-04-251h 12

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 207: Craig Verhage, David EllisThe open-fire cooking season officially is launching into high gear as we hit mid-April. For those backyard cooks wondering what type of charcoal - hardwood lump, briquette or pellets - are best for them, check out our conversation with Craig Verhage. Known as “The BBQ Ninja,” Craig offers some advice and also tells us what’s new in the world of Royal Oak Charcoal, where he is marketing director and lead brand ambassador. It looks like another strong year for Team Royal Oak, whose roster of pitmasters captured Team of the Year honors in seven sanctioning bodies in 2023. Craig also p...2023-04-1858 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 206: Corey Linton, Richard FergolaWhat goes into organizing a great barbecue competition? If there’s a template for a KCBS event, Smoke in the Spring in Osage, Kansas, could be it. The 20th annual edition was held last weekend with 103 teams on hand and on Episode 206 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with Smoke in the Spring organizer Corey Linton. He’s been in charge of the comp the last 17 years and, while other good competitions have gone by the wayside, Corey talks about some keys in how Smoke in the Spring keeps thriving. What would he tell a new contest orga...2023-04-1156 min

Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastTailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 205: Mitche Graf, Shawn McColliganEveryone loves a great slider. Mitche Graf wants to find out who can cook the world’s best compact burger. Graf is putting together the first World’s Best Slider Championship, coming to Las Vegas in March of 2024. Modeled a bit after the Steak Cookoff Association model, Graf hopes that about 100 Best Slider qualifying competitions will be held this year - as ancillary events to KCBS or SCA competitions - with two “Golden Tickets” earned at each for a trip to the championships. Graf is quite the entrepreneur with a BBQ background, with his own syndicated BBQ Radio Show and BBQ...2023-04-051h 03

Herpreneur ShowThe Story of Es Una with Lyndal Sterenberg The Story of Es Una with Lyndal Sterenberg Lyndal Sterenberg created the Australia’s first feminine Rashie dress, trying to solve a problem for her 12 year old daughter. Little did she know, it was about to solve a majority of mature women’s needs. Today, we hear about the journey of Es Una, currently a successful eCommerce business and now has huge potential to be launched into major department stores. Like all iconic products, they have been born out of solving a problem. Thanks to this lady, we can feel confident at t...2023-04-0400 min $What\'s The Lesson$ What's The LessonCultivating Your Network & Self Awareness with Lyndal LarkinIn This Episode, We Chat About: Skills Lyndal see’s that executives are lacking as full grown adults. The importance of networking and creating relationships. Resources + Links: Follow Lyndal on Instagram @larkinleadereship Learn more about our coaching services & upcoming events: https://www.girlsmentorship.com/ Join Girls Mentorship on Geneva https://app.geneva.com/invite/4fbd7746-217d-497d-853d-50386b9a2ed2 Connect with us on Instagram: Girls Mentorship | @girlsme...2023-03-2045 min $World\'s Greatest Boss$ World's Greatest BossQuiet Quitting: What is it? Should You Be Worried About it? with Lyndal LarkinIn the last episode, we talked about the SIMPLE and easy way of tracking your team's happiness. In today's episode, I am joyed to be joined by one of my former bosses, Lyndal Larkin. We will be diving into the topic of quiet quitting; the reasons why it happens, how to avoid it as a boss, and the experiences that both Lyndal and I have had with it. Lyndal Larkin is an accomplished and passionate Leadership Development Expert and Executive Coach. She has spent the past 20+ years as an HR executive in diverse industries ranging from early...2022-11-1738 min

The Breakout – Unleashing Personal GrowthEp33: Lyndal Larkin reCHARGEDCollecting experiences and living life. Lyndal Larkin is passionate about being true to these beliefs. She has a background in travel and hospitality, aviation, operations and learning and development. She was working in operations and participated in a training for managers and fell in love with learning and development and that changed her life. Throughout these changes, Lyndal has exposed herself to learning new experiences, utilizing her skills and knowledge and making an impact. She has an abundance of courage and humility that has helped her along the way. She cultivated a community of support that provides he...2021-05-2637 min