Tailgate Guys BBQ

09/09/2026

We enjoy talking to the biggest names in BBQ - and also shine some light on the up-and-comers. This week we go “Under the Radar” on Episode 372 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to visit with a fast learner from Ohio, Chris Reed of Team Cookie BBQ . Along with having a unique team name, Chris knows his stuff on the smoker. In just 16 career The Kansas City Barbeque Society Masters Series attempts, he’s had seven overall top 10s, including his first Grand Championship last month at the Saxonburg BBQ Smokeout in Saxonburg, Pennsylvania. Chris fills us in on how it’s come together so quickly.

Richard Fergola also joins us for his quarterly visit about the latest happenings with Fergolicious BBQ and his Richard Fergola line of products. “Fergie” has enjoyed a busy summer of spreading the good word of Q across the land with four new products now available. Now he’s getting ready for the American Royal World Series of Barbecue at the new American Royal Association complex and we get his thoughts on that.

Ever had a raccoon scrounging around your smoker or grill? Co-host Steve Koehler has and he warns everyone to clean and cover your cooking equipment before bed time. Meanwhile, co-host Lyndal Scranton previews the competition side of the team’s preparation for this weekend’s Smoke Inferno in Edgerton, Kansas.

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 Potato Malaysia

Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always …

Episode 372: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-372-under-the-radar-with-team-cookie-bbq-plus-richard-fergola

09/08/2026

Another big week for the Royal Oak Charcoal lineup. 🔥🔥🔥

09/08/2026

I should have known when I saw Roger Crawford was on the entry list …

09/07/2026

In case you missed last week's show, with Smokey Bey's Barbecue here is the link to hear from Charles Winslow-Bey:

https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-371-charles-winslow-bey-grill-guys-of-missouri

On Episode 371 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, hear the story of Charles Winslow-Bey and Smokey Bey's Barbecue. It’s been a rocket ride for a team that was introduced to competition cooking just 3 1/2 years ago, going from a free class offered by Josh and Ashton of O.G. Bandits BBQ to multiple 700s and top-10 KCBS finishes in a relative short time. The biggest of all came a couple of weeks ago when Smokey Bey’s earned Grand Championship honors at the Made for KC BBQ Championship, earning $10,000 and naming rights in the BBQ Experience restaurant inside Terminal B of Kansas City International Airport. Charles talks about how it’s happened and what’s ahead for he and wife April.

We also check in with Charlie Wallace and Skylar Spartan, the The Grill Guys of Missouri, as they review a big 5th anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about their cooking weeks and what’s next on the smoker while also touching on the latest from the sports world. 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 rest of your BBQ week and, as always …

Episode 371: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-371-charles-winslow-bey-grill-guys-of-missouri

09/07/2026

Game week! Tailgate Guys BBQ is looking forward to Meat Inferno. 🔥🔥🔥

09/03/2026

On Episode 371 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, hear the story of Charles Winslow-Bey and Smokey Bey's Barbecue. It’s been a rocket ride for a team that was introduced to competition cooking just 3 1/2 years ago, going from a free class offered by Josh and Ashton of O.G. Bandits BBQ to multiple 700s and top-10 KCBS finishes in a relative short time. The biggest of all came a couple of weeks ago when Smokey Bey’s earned Grand Championship honors at the Made for KC BBQ Championship, earning $10,000 and naming rights in the BBQ Experience restaurant inside Terminal B of Kansas City International Airport. Charles talks about how it’s happened and what’s ahead for he and wife April.

We also check in with Charlie Wallace and Skylar Spartan, the The Grill Guys of Missouri, as they review a big 5th anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about their cooking weeks and what’s next on the smoker while also touching on the latest from the sports world. 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 rest of your BBQ week and, as always …

Episode 371: https://tailgateguysbbq.libsyn.com/tailgate-guys-bbq-podcast-episode-371-charles-winslow-bey-grill-guys-of-missouri

09/02/2026

Proud to have The Grill Guys of Missouri as a Tailgate Guys BBQ show sponsor! Congrats on 5 years!

09/01/2026

Congrats Royal Oak Charcoal teams on another great week!

09/01/2026

Some motivation from one of our sponsors. The Butcher Shoppe

08/31/2026

We aren’t done yet! Coming back at Meat Inferno with two October comps also on the schedule.