Welcome to Backyard Matters! We are a weekly broadcast dedicated to highlighting the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Backyard Competition BBQ Circuit as well as spotlighting brands and members of the bbq community across the nation!
On this final episode of Season 2, we spent some time talking to the teams at Boo-B-Que about what the off season looks like and how to survive these long cold months without competitions and without seeing BBQ friends. We reflected on this past season of the podcast and talked about what season 3 will bring. Make sure you stick around for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end!
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Kevin Heese and Robert Jackson to discuss the latest BBQ class to hit the market. Not only that, but Robert gives us a first peak into another BBQ class happening, and Kevin gives us all the details on his Golden Ticket Give away. Lastly, we discuss the final 2023 Top 10 Standings!
We sat down to talk with a few of the youngest pitmasters among us to hear what they had to say about competition BBQ. Tune in to hear the thoughts of Reagan of Man Meat BBQ, Miles and Finn of Pirates of BBQ Bay, Charlie of Breaking Slabs BBQ, and Ava, Reese, and Bailey of Hess Hogs 4.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Josh Moye of Swine 'N' Roses BBQ. Josh is the latest backyard team to GC a Masters comp. Not only that, but they received a score of over 700!
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Marty Plute of Twisted Steel Steak Appeal. We discuss his success in SCA, his passion for helping the next generation, and his plans to start competing in KCBS.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we took a tour of the American Royal and interviewed a few different teams: Meat Rushmore, Weekend Bum, Bull in the Ring, and Smoke This Drink That. In addition to discussing the American Royal Competition, we touch on the state of backyard BBQ in KCBS.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Hunt and Amanda Blackledge of Smokey Bee's Barbecue. Hunt and Amanda are currently in 5th place for Chicken Team of the Year standings and we got them to spill some secrets on their chicken process.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Josh and Ashton of O.G. Bandits. We discuss their monumental win at the Made for KC Competition, get a sneak peek at what rubs and sauces they'll be dropping, as well was their plans for the popular Bandit Camp.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Jake Watt, pitmaster for Smoke This Drink That KC. Jake gives us the breakdown of his rib cook that has landed him in 7th place in the yearly standings.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Jay LoBello from Korte Meat Processing. We discuss his store along with his opinions on different cuts of meat.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Missy Schrock, one of the many KCBS JCUP Certified BBQ Judges. We discuss Missy's entrance in the world of BBQ judging, the future of KCBS CBJ program, and what to do when you disagree with a judge's score.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Jason Cottingham from Trauma Hogs. We discuss their entry into the bbq world and their success with their rubs and restaurant.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Brad Colter and Bre Via, pitmasters for Smoke 'n Magic. We discuss their win at the first Made for KC competition and how it launched them into making products.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Travis Murphy, pitmaster for Gold-N-Blue Barbecue. We discuss the Mid-Atlantic BBQ Association along with the state of Backyard Competitions across the country.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Aaron Stoffer, pitmaster for Man Meat BBQ. We cover everything from learning how to put the right meats in the box to KidsQ.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Mike Hobbs, pitmaster for Hobbs BBQ and President of the Oklahoma BBQ Society. We discuss the State of the Union with the OKBS along with one of the highest paying purses in KCBS Backyard this year.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Alan Larrimore of Wrecking Crew BBQ. Alan gives us all the secrets to his competition chicken wings, information on his work with vets, and a history lesson on "Roll 'em".
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Todd and Susie Bulloch of Hey Grill Hey. We talk about everything from cooking bbq, to mental health and everything in between.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Bryan Odom and Bradley Volmer, the administrators of the Facebook Group "Addicted to the Q". We cover everything from managing a social media presence to running product lines.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Robert Jackson of Swine-O-Licious BBQ. We got Robert to give us all his secrets to his award winning ribs. Prepare to take lots of notes!
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Brian "Weez" Calhoun from Weez's Groovin' BBQ. We aimed to discuss how to read a score sheet, but the guys occasionally stray off topic to other worthwhile conversations. There's a lot of good information in this episode!
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Travis Patterson from Flaps 20 Sauces and Rubs. Learn about how Flaps 20 got started, and what makes their products unique.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with AJ Johnson and Justin Turner from Norala BBQ Team. The guys talk about competition BBQ and how to handle changing things up.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Greg Hastie of American Fire BBQ & Grilling Supply. The guys talk about Greg's store in Lee's Summit along with his competition in October.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with JP of Bourbon & Blues BBQ. The guys talk about holding down the top spots in both Backyard Chicken and Backyard Ribs as well as competition dessert.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Nick Davis of Double Barrel BBQ. The guys discuss Que for a Cause, Double Barrel BBQ restaurant, and Zach's inability to get Josh's name right.
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with the former co-host, Ryan Cain of Damn Fine Beef and Swine. We sit down to discuss box building.
On this first episode of the second season, we sit down with one of our sponsors, Kevin Heese of Weekend Bum BBQ. Join us as we discuss rub layering and flavor profiles.
We're back! This year, we will be in an audio only format. Join us every Wednesday starting May 17!
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