Podcasts about kansas city barbecue society

BBQ Pit Bros was established in 2021 by head Pit Master Jordan Williams with Co-Pitmaster Richard Smith. Jordan is an Air Force Veteran with passion for competition BBQ. We are a backyard competition team that travels around the Midwest to compete in Iowa Barbecue Society, Minnesota Barbecue Society, and Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned events. We have placed and competed in multiple competitions throughout the 3, going on 4 years we have been competing. Last year we won Iowa Barbecue Society Backyard Team of the Year. We took 1st place Chicken and 1st place Ribs. We also placed 18th overall in the KCBS Backyard Team of the Year and 14th place Turkey smoke team of the year.

(October 8, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - Attention "Hot Take Champions"! Did you know that the Kansas City Barbecue Society announced their latest KCBS BBQ Hall of Fame? Did you know there was a class before this one? Did you know there was even a KCBS BBQ HOF?? We'll talk all about it tonight! I feel a hot one coming on...The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave's All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Join us on a tantalizing journey into the heart of culinary competition at the World Food Championship in Dallas, Texas. This episode is flavored with the lively discussions surrounding the thrilling competition that allows chefs and home cooks to showcase their skills on a level playing field. Our guest, Mike McCloud, the marketing director for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and the brainchild behind Sam's Club Barbecue Tour, shares the meaty details of what it takes to organize an event of this magnitude.McCloud peels back the layers of his journey, uncovering the strategic deal with IMG that led to the creation of the World Food Championship. We grill him on his innovative plans to expand the championship, including the introduction of military-style competitions and a "Food Week". McCloud also serves up a reminder that every competitor is a "food champ", reinforcing the inclusive spirit that makes this event a melting pot of culinary enthusiasts.Adding to our recipe for an engaging podcast; Anthony Martorina, a competitive cook and Instagram sensation, joins the conversation. Martorina dishes on his experiences in the competitive culinary world and his Instagram page, which has become a visual feast for food lovers. This episode is a perfect blend of passion, creativity, and love for food, served with a side of enlightening discussions on the importance of cash flow management for successful events. Come, feast on this flavorful discussion that is sure to whet your appetite for all things culinary. Peninsula Foodservice: The Best Beef! Peninsula Foodservice delivers Creekstone Farm beef, with top-quality meats and #1 service for Chefs Support the showThank you for listening to the Walk-In Talk Podcast, hosted by Carl Fiadini and Company. Our show not only explores the exciting and chaotic world of the restaurant business and amazing eateries but also advocates for mental health awareness in the food industry. Recorded on-site at top hotels, restaurants, and farms, our podcast offers a behind-the-scenes look at the industry. Don't miss out on upcoming episodes where we'll continue to cook up thought-provoking discussions on important topics, including mental health awareness. Be sure to visit our website for more food industry-related content, including our very own TV show called Restaurant Recipes were we feature Chefs cooking up their dishes and also The Dirty Dash Cocktail Hour; the focus is mixology and amazing drinks! Thank you for tuning in, and we'll catch you next time on the Walk-In Talk Podcast. www.TheWalkInTalk.com Also rate and review us on IMDb:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27766644/reference/

Gwinnett County police are investigating the death of a teen who was found dead on Paden Mill Trail in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The 16-year-old male's body was found at about 1:05 p.m. behind a house located at 651 Paden Mill Trail. Police discovered the body while visiting the house to conduct a follow up on a missing person's case that they were investigating. The teen had been shot. Anyone who has information about the teen's death is asked to call detectives or Crime Stoppers, which lets tipsters remain anonymous. Please head to Gwinnett Daily Post dot com for more updates. The Georgia Department of Education recently released the list of AP Honors Schools — with 23 Gwinnett County public high schools making one or more of the lists. Several Gwinnett schools were recognized in more than one category. Paul Duke STEM High School and Mountain View High School made the list in all seven categories in which they are eligible while Archer, Brookwood, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lanier, and Mountain View high schools made the list in six of the seven categories in which they are eligible. DeNelle West, Gwinnett County Public Schools' Chief Learning Officer, says the recognition is a testament to the dedication of the district's educators. AP exams are administered by the College Board, which also administers the SAT. AP courses are one of several ways Georgia students can access college-level learning at the high school level. Students who earn a 3, 4, or 5 on an AP exam may receive college credit. The 2023 AP Honor Schools were named in eight categories, based on the results of 2022 AP courses and exams. Please head over to Gwinnett Daily Post dot com for a full list of schools and honors. The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival not only touts some of the best Kansas City-style barbecue in America, but it also impacts the future in extremely positive ways. The festival is set Friday and Saturday at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville. More than 100 professional and shade-tree barbecue competitors from 12 states and two continents will vie for the coveted People's Choice Tasting award in an event sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Admission and parking are free for the two-day porcine extravaganza, which will also feature some 80 craft vendors and 40 food vendors. Now in its eighth year, the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival was originally established as a fundraiser for Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter in Buford. Home of Hope is focused on ending homelessness two generations at a time, providing service for homeless infants and children up to 17 years old, along with their young mothers. The nonprofit also aids teenagers aging out of the foster care system. The festival has grown to feature bands, crafts and family-friendly activities, and this year's event is expected to be the largest to date. Proceeds from competition and vendor fees, raffle ticket sales and the purchase of People's Choice Taster Kits all go Home of Hope. Thus far, the festival has raised $742,000 on behalf of the children's shelter. For more information about the Sip & Swine BBQ Festival, visit Sips and Swine dot com. For more information about Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter, visit Home of Hope GCS dot com. Is E.T. hanging out around the Lawrenceville Square? Maybe he's buying comic books at Galactic Quest before heading over to Strange Taco for dinner?  We'll leave that to the pundits, both inside and outside the peanut gallery, to debate. Regardless of whether you believe in aliens or not, Lawrenceville has notched a Number 1 ranking on what some people might consider a weird list: the most likely places in America to see a UFO. According to BonusFinder.com, you have a higher chance of seeing strange objects in the sky over Lawrenceville than you are in the skies over places such as Sedona, Arizona, and Greenville, South Carolina (which came in at Numbers 2 and 3 on the list, respectively), or the state capitol of Pennsylvania — Harrisburg — which is Number 4 on the list. BonusFinder.com ranked cities based on how many sightings there have been for every 10,000 residents rather than total number of sightings. Sedona, with 96 sightings, would be Number 1 if the latter criteria were the determining factor since Lawrenceville only had 67 sightings. But, it's sightings per capita that determined the rankings, and Lawrenceville — which is home to Gwinnett County Airport at Briscoe Field by the way — was Number 1 in that regard. The city reached the top spot with 144.64 alleged sightings per 10,000 people, according to BonusFinder.com. The sightings lasted, on average, 15.47 minutes.  Lanier High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science A. Schools honored with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award have achieved 50% or higher female exam taker representation in one or both AP computer science courses, or a percentage of female computer science exam takers that meet or exceed that of the school's female population. Sallie Holloway, Gwinnett County Public Schools' Director of Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, says the award is an acknowledgement of Lanier High School's commitment to inclusivity. More than 1,100 institutions achieved either 50% or higher female representation in one of the two AP computer science courses or a percentage of the female computer science exam takers meeting or exceeding that of the school's female population during the 2021-22 school year. In 2022, Lanier High School was one of 209 schools recognized in the category of AP CSA, and the only school in Gwinnett County to be recognized. Lanier has worked with its partner, State Farm IT, and the cluster schools to create a culture that supports more diversity in computing and other STEM fields and are seeing the fruits of this labor. Beyond the College Board recognition, Lanier High has always been well-represented at the National Center for Women & Information Technology local and national awards. The school regularly sees dozens of girls recognized at the Georgia awards ceremony. Additionally, Lanier has had five girls recognized nationally, including a national honorable mention for Valentina Diaz Romero and national winner Makenna Reilly for 2023 In its long and distinguished history, Buford High School has won untold state championships in just about every sport. And now the time has come to make some room on the school's trophy display for the school's latest state crown. On February 24, Buford's Game Day Cheerleading squad won the Class AAAAAA state championship at Columbus State College. It was the team's first state title in its four-year history. Co-Coach Caroline Parker said the competition – which began with 16 teams in the preliminary round and had eight in the final round – called on squads to showcase their skills in band chant, a crowd-leading cheer, and a routine that accompanies their school's fight song. The 24-member squad – which was selected last April – is made up of cheerleaders for the Wolves' football and basketball games. Now that they know just exactly what it takes to win a state championship, the next season will serve as a lesson on how to effectively defend that championship. There were six seniors on the 2023 team and Parker said she was pleased they were graduating on such a high note. And those involved will get to take a brief break, although it won't be long before the title defense begins, as tryouts begin in three weeks. For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com   https://www.lawrencevillega.org/  https://www.foxtheatre.org/  https://guideinc.org/  https://www.psponline.com/  https://www.kiamallofga.com/  https://www.milb.com/gwinnett  https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/  www.atlantagladiators.com          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(October 18, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Joining me to lead the show tonight is the new'ish CEO of the Kansas City Barbecue Society, Rod Gray. Rod is in the 10th week of CEO responsibility so we will do a little recap on that…

(October 18, 2022 - Hour One) 9:14pm - Joining me to lead the show tonight is the new'ish CEO of the Kansas City Barbecue Society, Rod Gray. Rod is in the 10th week of CEO responsibility so we will do a little recap on that time, what's new in the office and if he had to overcome any unforeseen obstacles while getting into the position. Then we will talk about important items like: judges, cooks, contests and how they rank in importance. We will also talk about how he plans to go about retaining sponsors and getting new ones! How do they plan to increase awareness of the events in order to attract more teams? Is there a potential opportunity to rekindle a relationship with MMA Marketing? Are the finances of the organization secure? We will also talk about the 2022 KCBS World Invitational as we wrap up. Do you have questions for Rod? Shoot me an email or listen in Clubhouse and I will mix you in as time allows! 9:35pm - After Rod, we jump into the world of competition BBQ and talk to the 2022 Jack Daniel's World BBQ Champion, Chris Schafer from Heavy Smoke BBQ. Chris has been on the show before a few years back and tonight we will recap the big weekend and where this one ranks amongst all of his other titles. We will also talk about the world of BBQ restaurant ownership and how that mixes in with his competition schedule. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Vortic Watch Company

This week on Beer Sessions Radio, Jimmy welcomes award-winners Peter Yi from Brooklyn Cider House and Ray Sheehan who created the “Best BBQ Sauce in the World” for an in-depth discussion on the classic American pairing of cider and BBQ. The gang will introduce not only insights into the makings of cider and BBQ, but also guide us to fully draw out their flavors by pairing them together!The episode will start with Ray's gradual yet monumental growth in the BBQ world that led him to the top of the sauce chain today, in contrast to Peter's big swift shift to cider from the old wine palate that all started in Spain. Ray goes on to tell how he learned the fundamentals by helping local BBQ teams with the most menial tasks, before diving deeper into his book “Big Green Eggs Basics from a Master Barbecuer,” while Peter reminisces his discovery of the lost apple cider tradition that led him owning an apple orchard, providing the source materials for all his products. Sipping an old-world-style OEC pilsner, Ray will take us through his lists of BBQ-beer pairings, ranging from ribs with porters to hot wings with IPAs. He then grabs the mic to interview Peter on how to pair cider with smoked pork loin, and reveals hot takes on food-alcohol pairings and pourings that are only available to those who stay till the end!Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Beer Sessions Radio by becoming a member!Beer Sessions Radio is Powered by Simplecast.

Its Springtime BBQ Season so we invited Jeff Tracy and Lee Ann Whippen from the nationally syndicated radio show and podcast BBQ Nation! We talk about what makes a great a great grill and what is their favorite cut of beef to toss on that grill. We ask some questions about JT being in a big Hollywood Movie and discuss with Lee Ann Whippen what it was like to win a throwdown with Bobby Flay and what it was like to win Food Networks Series Master of 'Cue on BBQ Brawl: Flay v. Symon. Jeff Tracy, Known as “The Cowboy Cook” and a capable griller in his own right, JT loves to interview great cooks like Aaron Franklin, Steven Raichlen, Tuffy Stone, Wayne Mueller, Amy Mills, Carolyn Wells, Meathead, and other notables from the BBQ world. Earning his reputation over 20 years in the entertainment industry, JT has appeared in movies, was part of a reality series for Discovery Channel, appeared in many TV commercials, and appearances as The Cowboy Cook on ABC TV affiliates. In his spare time JT has written for several magazines with the stories focused on food and fun. Lee Ann Whippen is a 23-year barbecue competitor, and the managing partner and pitmaster at Deviled Pig in Tampa. She's a judge in the Kansas City Barbecue Society, a past world and national barbecue champion. She's also won multiple state championships. Lee Ann has been seen on BBQ Pitmasters and Food Network's Throwdown with Bobby Flay and Chopped. To listen to BBQ Nation podcast visit: https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/listen (https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/listen) Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen (https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listen) We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ (https://aroundthehouseonline.com/) We have moved the Pro Insider Special on Thursday to its new feed. It will no longer be on this page. You can find it and subscribe right here: https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/ (https://around-the-house-pro-insider.captivate.fm/ )

Communication between engineering leadership and the CEO is crucial, and not without its challenges. In this special episode Andrew Lau (Co-Founder & CEO @ Jellyfish) and Eli Daniel (Head Of Engineering @ Jellyfish) give us an inside look into their own working relationship and share tips for optimal collaboration between engineering leaders, CEOs and "the business."ABOUT ANDREW LAUAndrew Man-Hon Lau (@amlau) is Co-Founder and CEO of Jellyfish, the leading Engineering Management Platform (EMP) that provides complete visibility into engineering organizations, the work they do, and how they operate.Prior to Jellyfish, Andrew was the Chief Strategy Officer for ad-tech leader Nanigans after his social retail-tech company LoopIt was acquired. He also previously helped create companies at Redstar Ventures. Andrew was VP Engineering and founding technology team member of Endeca Technologies, an enterprise search software company that was acquired by Oracle Technologies for over $1B. He also has experience at companies such as Microsoft and IBM.Andrew holds a B.S. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a certified barbecue judge for the Kansas City Barbecue Society. He hails from Oakland, CA and is still an avid fan of the Oakland Athletics despite living in Red Sox country for over 20 years. He lives in Cambridge, MA with his wife Elsie and two young children Callie and Mira."There's a game of distrust already happening here, or at least his satisfaction.And dissatisfaction could be why is it something else coming out faster? Like I thought this has been done? Or this thing didn't come out good. Or my favorite person isn't working on this thing.The supposition in the set person's head is that something's wrong with the work assignment, patterns slash it's the wrong matching of people to work or they're doing some stuff is wasting time.Use the act of sharing it and their critique on the specific things to try to suss out what their discontent with...- Andrew Lau   ABOUT ELI DANIELEli Daniel is Head of Engineering at Jellyfish, where he leads the efforts to develop our software products.  He comes to Jellyfish by way of 20+ years in the Boston tech scene, having seen both successful exits and smoldering craters, which have led to a keen interest in what makes successful product development teams go.Eli holds a BS in Computer Science from Yale.  He lives with his family and labrador retriever in Somerville, MA, and looks forward to returning to his regular bike-commute to work."I would try hard to head that thing off at the pass and be like, ‘Whoa! whoa! whoa! Like what... Help me understand, what are you trying to do with this information? How can I help you get what you actually want?Because I don't think it's a list of tasks you haven't heard of that the junior person is working on over there.'”- Eli Daniel   Check out our friends at Jellyfish.Jellyfish helps you align engineering work with business priorities and enables you to make better strategic decisions.Learn more at Jellyfish.co/elcSHOW NOTES:Translating engineering to the CEO (2:50)The tension between CEO and Head of Engineering (3:54)1:1's with the CEO (7:01)The disconnect between CEO and engineering leaders (8:22)How to navigate mistrust from the CEO (12:44)Maintaining clarity with the CEO (17:15)Reporting hiring challenges for engineering (19:50)Hero developers don't scale (27:02)What level of business insight do engineering leaders need? (36:40)Should engineering teams adopt trending frameworks? (39:10)Managing release expectations (45:11)How engineering leaders can stay in tune with business priorities (53:01)Takeaways (59:18)

The “epitome of consistency” is exactly who our guest is from week to week on the KCBS competition circuit. Brad Leighninger is the head pitmaster for the championship winning Gettin' Basted Competition BBQ Team. This team has finished no less than 7th place in the last 6 consecutive KCBS Team of the Year standings, winning it out right 2 of those years (there are literally thousands of registered KCBS teams).  Just last year Brad's barbecue team edged out Joe Pearce of “SLAP'S BBQ” by 2 points, 2670 to 2668, to win the Kansas City Barbecue Society 2020 Team of the Year.  Leighninger is also a hot and fast cooker with multiple Grand and World Championships that prove it can be done.

Emily Detwiler is the CEO of the international BBQ organization Kansas City Barbecue Society. The KCBS has over 20,000 members and is the last word in competitive BBQ, everywhere. Also on the show, some ideas about smoking turkeys for the holidays.

Brad Leighninger's "GETTIN' BASTED" barbecue team edged out "SLAP'S BBQ" by 2 points, 2670 to 2668, to win the Kansas City Barbecue Society 2020 Team of the Year. Just days before Brad clinched this win, we talked to him for our Halloween show. Leighninger is a hot and fast cooker with multiple Grand and World Championships that proves it can be done.This being our Halloween show, we also get into scary stories from competition barbecue.

Whole Hog RoastsOutdoor CookingInterview with the Chulengo BBQ team from MexicoGuests Rich and Bunny Tuttle from the Kansas City Barbecue Society

Bob began his financial career in 1993 at J.C. Bradford & Company. At Smith Barney and SunTrust Wealth Management he worked with high net worth clients specifically in the areas of Investment Management, Financial, Estate, and Social Security Planning, Long Term Care, and Business Succession. Bob earned a BA degree in Speech, Broadcasting, and Government from Anderson University (Indiana) and spent 19 years as a television news anchor and broadcast journalist with both domestic and international assignments. His work has appeared on ABC World News Tonight, ABC’s Good Morning America, and CNN. Bob is an author, speaker, and teacher. He has delivered video training to national organizations including Hospital Corporation of America, the Republican National Committee, Whirlpool, Armstrong, Bridgestone, Samsonite, SunTrust, and Colgate-Palmolive and has been a trainer at the Billy Graham Training Center. Bob has served on the boards of Living Sent Ministries, the Christian Business Leaders Roundtable, Asheville Christian Academy (North Carolina) and Youth for Christ of Western North Carolina. He has also served with the American Red Cross, Rotary, Big Brothers Big Sisters and the YMCA and has received the President's Volunteer Service Award. Bob is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, a Toastmaster ACS, and is a certified Master Barbecue Judge having been conferred the title of Ph.B.—Doctor of Barbecue Philosophy—by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Connect with Bob on LinkedIn here. While you're at it... contact us to learn more here. Then visit our sponsors: Insight Insurance Services and Whirks

Today on Midday: Scott says an active pattern is setting up in the pattern in a full look at Ag Weather. Following the recent Custer County Corn Growers Association Clay had the opportunity to talk with National Corn Growers President Lynn Crisp. Jayson talks Husker Volleyball in Sports. Dave is in with the latest News update. Brandon talks about the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Bob stops by for the Business Report. Bruce breaks down President Trump's meetings regarding ethanol. Clay checks in with John Payne.

Today on Midday: Scott says an active pattern is setting up in the pattern in a full look at Ag Weather. Following the recent Custer County Corn Growers Association Clay had the opportunity to talk with National Corn Growers President Lynn Crisp. Jayson talks Husker Volleyball in Sports. Dave is in with the latest News update. Brandon talks about the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Bob stops by for the Business Report. Bruce breaks down President Trump's meetings regarding ethanol. Clay checks in with John Payne.

Mike McCloud is the godfather of food sport. A journalist by education who then became an entrepreneur and launched his own ad agency, McCloud was working on a campaign for Kansas City Barbecue Society when he saw an opportunity in food competitions. That moment of inspiration morphed into the World Food Championships, which today is in its eighth year and hosts 1,500 chefs, home cooks, and pro teams annually.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/atribecalledyes)

(August 8, 2019) The Kansas City Barbecue Society and The BBQ Central Show partnered up to bring you the big announcement of the newly hired KCBS CEO.  She is someone who has ties to the BBQ community already, she has an extensive educational…

(August 8, 2019) The Kansas City Barbecue Society and The BBQ Central Show partnered up to bring you the big announcement of the newly hired KCBS CEO.  She is someone who has ties to the BBQ community already, she has an extensive educational background that can be immediately applied through many facets of the KCBS organization.  She lives in Kansas City, is passionate about BBQ and just happened to be in the market for a job...let's see how it goes from here!  There is a new email set up for your questions/views/suggestions and you can (CEO AT KCBS DOT US) Special thanks to David Qualls and the rest of the KCBS Board for allowing this joint project!

(August 8, 2019) The Kansas City Barbecue Society and The BBQ Central Show partnered up to bring you the big announcement of the newly hired KCBS CEO.  She is someone who has ties to the BBQ community already, she has an extensive educational background that can be immediately applied through many facets of the KCBS organization.  She lives in Kansas City, is passionate about BBQ and just happened to be in the market for a job...let's see how it goes from here!  There is a new email set up for your questions/views/suggestions and you can (CEO AT KCBS DOT US) Special thanks to David Qualls and the rest of the KCBS Board for allowing this joint project!

We couldn’t let the World Series of Barbecue pass by without chatting about it! American Royal, well, royalty join cohosts Lindsay Shively and Jill Silva in this special bonus episode of Chew Diligence. Guests include Kansas City Barbecue Society founder and Barbecue Hall of Famer Carolyn Wells, KCBS charter member, Barbecue Hall of Famer and founder of the American Royal Barbecue Sauce Contest Ardie Davis (a.k.a. Remus Powers, Ph. B.) and Burnt Finger BBQ cofounder (and fierce competitor) Megan Day.

Get ready for the 4th of July with Beer & BBQ pairing tips Just in time for the mid-week (don't you hate that?) holiday, The Beer Sommelier Matt Simpson and Smyrna Beer Market owner Brandon King join us to offer up tips on pairing your backyard BBQ with some tasty brews. Simpson is Siemens/Doemens Bier Sommelier Certified, a Kansas City Barbecue Society certified judge, former instructor of Beer Education at Atlanta's Emory University, and craft beer consultant.  His expertise has been featured on The Today Show, Fox Business News, NPR Radio and through many other TV, radio, and magazine appearances.  More information on his experience and services can be found at TheBeerExpert.com. King is the owner of Smyrna Beer Market by The Stout Bros. and has spent many years in the restaurant industry including co-owning a BBQ restaurant.  He also serves as a consultant to the food-service industry for menu development and beverage programs. On this week's show, we learn the difference in barbecuing vs. grilling, how to choose a beer to pair with you favorite meats including beef, pork, chicken, and turkey.  Our experts also offer advice on other fare from fish and seafood to vegetarian options like a grilled portobello cap, and even dessert beers.  We also dip into how the rubs and sauces you choose can impact your pairing selections, and how one beer might be perfect in a sauce but not as a pairing choice. The show couldn't be contained in the allotted time this week so we have an unprecedented 5th Segment for our podcast listeners.  We go freestyle in the 5th and talk about how carbonation levels impact pairing, sour beers and BBQ, Devo, Thanksgiving dinner, gravy, "New Wave" beers and whether they are even a reak beer style, aging your beers, and Brian gets a date with one of our guests. Huge shout out to Loyal Q and Brew for providing an awesome spread of BBQ for our "research."  We enjoyed ribs, brisket, smoked turkey, baked beans, mac & cheese, and some awesome banana pudding.  Give them a follow or drop by one of their Atlanta-area locations.  I can highly recommend the smoked turkey. If you'd like to beef up your BBQ even more, check out Meat Masters Radio.  Grab the podcast or tune in on many of the same great stations that carry Beer Guys Radio. CRAFT BEER NEWS In the news this week Brian gives us an update on the Russian beer shortage, info on breweries backing out of a festival after Beavertown's minority sell to Heineken, and a Trappist brewery coming to New York. BEERS OF THE WEEK The list is too long to list them all but we had some amazing beers this week. Creature Comforts Tiki Time IPA and Get Artistic Tart Wheat Ale Ironmonger Brewing Quench Pilsner 1986 Anchor Our Special Ale - 32 years old!  Thanks to Matt Simpson for sharing Orpheus Yesternow Spontaneous Ale Omnipollo Yellow Belly Peanut Butter Biscuit Stout Thanks for listening, have a great 4th!    

Today we’re checking back in with Mercy Baron, AKA the Baroness of Barbecue, a Certified Barbecue Judge for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and host of the new Hand to Mouth Podcast.   This episode is sponsored by Ora Organic, my favorite supplement company because they use only organic and sustainable ingredients in ALL of their supplements, the products forking work, and who doesn’t love sexy packaging, right? I am so excited for you all to experience Ora Organic for yourselves with a SWEET discount! Go ahead and please enjoy a 15% discount off your ENTIRE order, always! Not just one and then done! At Checkout use JustForkingAround for your code and happily receive your 15% discount, forking awesome! (I have been using and am obsessed with the Trust Your Gut Probiotic Powder and the Omega 3 Spray called Nothing Fishy Here. The Organic Greens Powder, Easy Being Green, is also a crowd pleaser). ENJOY! Check out Ora Organic Here     I originally reached out to Mercy (back in Episode 11) because she hosted the All Forked Up podcast, and I loved the name! Now she’s hosting Hand to Mouth, which also has a really interesting name. While the phrase “hand to mouth” usually has a negative connotation related to poverty, Mercy wants to turn it into a positive phrase because it’s a fun and evocative way to think about eating food. We also discuss: Becoming a Barbecue Master Being a BBQ judge The camaraderie of food Branching out into other parts of the food world Resources: Learn more at BaronsBBQBeat.com Connect with Mercy: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Listen: Hand to Mouth Podcast Listen: All Forked Up Podcast Mercy Baron’s Bio: A retired archaeologist, actor, musician and freelance writer, Mercy has embodied the true meaning of a Renaissance Woman. She is a social media influencer and public personality on the food scene in San Diego and has hosted two podcasts, "All Forked Up" and now, "Hand To Mouth." She is also the administrator on a secret Facebook food group, filled with restaurant owners, chefs, FOH and BOH employees, food bloggers and foodies in general. Six years ago, fueled by her love of the sweet and savory nature of BBQ and having watched so many BBQ competitions on TV, she took a class and was certified by the Kansas City Barbeque Society as a food competition judge. This has enabled her to judge at over 30 prestigious competitions including the Sam's Club Regional and the World Food Championships, at which she was just a Top 10 judge in 2017. She is also asked to judge at many local food events and festivals, which includes the San Diego County Fair. She is currently reviewing over 40 BBQ restaurants here in San Diego, including ones all over the country when she travels. She was recently certified as a Master BBQ judge. To qualify, she had to cook with a team at a competition and take a written exam.  

Today's guest is the passionate host of a podcast with a forking great name - All Forked Up. She is the Baroness of Barbeque, Mercy Baron, a Certified Barbecue Judge, by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. Listen in to find out more about this multi-talented powerhouse connector in the Food and Beverage Industry. Mercy was born in New York, moved to LA a short while later and then moved to The Valley. Being the child of hippy parents, she excelled in the arts, with dance in particular. She was in toe shoes by the age of six, but hung up her dancing shoes and moved on after puberty, to follow in her dad's rock star footsteps and become a drummer. She had a classic Hollywood upbringing- creative with lots of freedom. She paused her successful days of drumming to get married and have a baby after high school and then she returned to school and got a BA in Anthropology. Along the way, she also dabbled in modeling, acting, travel blogging and then moved on to the Food and Beverage Industry in 2008. Listen in and find out how mastering high levels of talent with both sides of her brain has influenced Mercy's present day endeavors. Today, Mercy Baron and Debi discuss: How she decided to take the Barbecue Judge Certification in 2012. What it looks like, to be a judge at a Barbecue Competition. The different categories that are judged. Why the judges really need to pace themselves. What she's learned to appreciate, as a judge. The different styles of barbecue. The vast number of really amazing barbecue restaurants in San Diego. How she works as a food critic. Michael Gardiner, a prolific writer who does San Diego Food Travel.com (www.sdfoodtravel.com ) Mercy Baron is now the proud media sponsor for the Delmar Barbecue Champions State Championship, that started last year. Mercy is on track this year to get her Master's Certification. Her own, secret food group on Youtube. Barbecue sauce and 'falling off the bone' in competitions. Her idol, Dr. Barbecue - Ray Lampe, a really cool, down to earth guy. Mercy's favorite Restaurants in San Diego. Her Steampunk way of dressing. Mercy's interesting interests and why she re-invents herself every couple of years. What makes Mercy's podcast great. Mercy's really interesting life. Links: Mercy's website: BaronsBBQbeat.com Follow Debi on Instagram: @forkingpodcast All Forked Up Podcast is available on iTunes The Specialty Produce Network   All Forked Up Podcast Recommended Resource: Ray Lampe Slow Fire: The Beginner's Guide to Barbecue Big Green Egg Cookbook The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Frank discusses the Kansas City Barbecue Society with President Mike Peters, exploring what the society offers to members and Mike's efforts to represent KCBS around the country.