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05/30/2026

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First look at the No. 4 Chevy Silverado will pilot in October!

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05/29/2026

Wishing everyone a great National Charcoal Day and great weekend! If you're firing up the grill or smoker, Royal Oak Charcoal won't let you down!

05/28/2026

Congratulations to the Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Welcome to the Barbecue Hall of Fame® 🔥

Congratulations to the 2026 Barbecue Hall of Fame® inductees and legacy inductees. Through their dedication, innovation and passion for barbecue, these individuals have left a lasting mark on our industry and its rich traditions.

Join us in celebrating this year's class, who will be honored during a black apron ceremony at the 2026 American Royal World Series of Barbecue®, in Kansas City, Kansas.

View the full Press Release: https://bit.ly/26HOFInductees

05/27/2026

Congrats to Royal Oak Charcoal

05/27/2026

Episode 357 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast brings back our popular “Under the Radar” segment where we find out more about up-and-coming competition teams. Jordan Williams and Richard Smith comprise Bbq Pit Bros out of Des Moines, Iowa. They began cooking The Kansas City Barbeque Society 2-Meat backyard comps in 2021 and, after multiple Grand Championships and Reserves, the team has taken the plunge full-on into the KCBS 4-Meat Masters Series in 2026. Jordan and Richard talk about the journey and how their contrasting personalities keep the team in balance.

We also talk about the growing popularity of high school BBQ with Charles Simpson, head coach of the Missouri champion Osceola High School“Serial Grillers,” an all-girl team comprised of three freshmen and a senior. They'll be off to National High School BBQ Association competition next month. Chuck and wife Jessica also organized the mid-July KCBS Masters and Backyard doubleheader Smokin on the Osage BBQ Contest in their hometown. This will be the 8th annual and Chuck is pleading with teams to avoid waiting until the last minute to enter, so he and Jessica can plan with less stress. The entry form and info can be found at smokinontheosage.com

The co-hoists review their Memorial Day cooking plans and go through “news and notes” from the BBQ world in the opening segment, with a quick look at sports to close things out.

A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them:

Blues Hog
Royal Oak Charcoal
The Butcher Shoppe
The Grill Guys of Missouri
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Have a great week!

Episode 357: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-357-chuck-simpson-hs-bbq-coach-bbq-pit-bros-under-the-radar

05/27/2026

This will be a good one!

If you or someone you know loves BBQ and loves learning, we have 2 incredible world championship winning pitmasters who will be at The Grill Guys in Republic, MO to share their know how on 6/27/26.
Sign up for this awesome class at grillguys417.com/classes today before we run out of space!

05/26/2026

Up-and-coming competition teams, I'm looking to refresh my nominations for "Under the Radar" segments on the show. Want to throw you hate into the pool? Email me at [email protected]

05/21/2026

A few days after making history at one of the world’s biggest BBQ competitions, Heath Riles BBQ joins us on Episode 356 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to discuss his repeat Grand Championship at Memphis in May International Festival . It was the first time in 42 years that anyone has repeated their World Championship at Memphis in May and Heath breaks down what the accomplishment means to him and his Heath Riles BBQ brand and describes the work ethic that went into preparing for his favorite competition.

We also welcome back our friend Kevin Green of The Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola, supplier of A9 wagyu briskets to some of the nation’s best BBQ teams. It came as a surprise earlier this week when Kevin announced that he had sold The Butcher Shoppe to a local couple after 19 years of building his business into a local and national powerhouse. Kevin said the shipping business will continue to those loyal customers who prefer A9s for competition.

On a personal note, a big “thank you” to Kevin for supporting our show for the last six years. We hope to continue the great relationship with the new owners of The Butcher Shoppe and wish Kevin much happiness in retirement or whatever adventures await.

A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them:

Blues Hog
Royal Oak Charcoal
The Butcher Shoppe
The Grill Guys of Missouri
Clark Crew BBQ
Meat Rushmore BBQ
Lovely Jubbly BBQ
Mister Brisket, Inc.

Have a great week!

Episode 356: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-356-heath-riles-kevin-green

05/18/2026

Looking forward to visiting with back-to-back Memphis in May International Festival World BBQ Grand Champion Heath Riles BBQ on the show, later this week. Don't want to miss it? Subscribe to Tailgate Guys BBQ on your favorite platform.

05/17/2026

Congratulations to Heath Riles BBQ and going back-to-back at Memphis in May.

05/13/2026

North Dakota is not the warmest open-fire cooking climate in the country, but Nick and Shannon Holman are doing their best to put the Minot, N.D. team Burnt Trees BBQ on the competition map. The husband-wife duo last week came away from the 77-team Minnesota in May with a Grand Championship, their fourth in 50 career The Kansas City Barbeque Society competitions. Consistency is a key for the couple, who have turned countless highway miles on the BBQ trail into quality time. The Holmans talk about they’ve been able to achieve success on Episode 355 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ podcast, also telling the story behind their converted horse trailer that serves as a weatherproof BBQ wagon.

We also take a trip to Republic, Mo., to visit with Skyler Spartan and Charlie Wallace about what’s coming up at The Grill Guys of Missouri, a go-to spot for all things BBQ.

Co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their cooking weeks and preview what’s ahead on their smokers this weekend. Check out the show on your favorite platform or on our page. Also find all 355 episodes at tailgateguysbbq.com

A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them:

Blues Hog
Royal Oak Charcoal
The Butcher Shoppe
The Grill Guys of Missouri
Clark Crew BBQ
Meat Rushmore BBQ
Lovely Jubbly BBQ
Mister Brisket, Inc.

Have a great week!

Episode 355: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-355-nick-shannon-holman-of-burnt-trees-bbq-grill-guys-of-missouri