Podcasts about kansas city barbeque society

Episode 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 his business for those who aren't familiar with it. Meanwhile, Skyler Spartan from The Grill Guys of Missouri has the latest from the Republic, Missouri, BBQ store. And co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their own cooking weeks and discuss March Madness plus the start of the Major League baseball season. A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Marty "Sign Man" Prather  Domino's #pizza Mister Brisket  Remember, you can find us on your favorite #podcast platform by searching Tailgate Guys BBQ - where all 298 editions are archived. Have a great week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

We celebrate founders as episode 263 features Carolyn Wells, co-founder of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and Rene LeRoux, founder of the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame.     Carolyn Wells is co-founder of the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) which she founded with her late husband, Gary Wells.  She has won over 150 awards in barbecue cooking contests.  She is a member of the prestigious KCBS Hall of Flame, and has earned her Ph.B. (Doctor of Barbecue Philosophy).  Carolyn is an author, including as the chief essayist for The Kansas City Barbeque Society Cookbook.  Carolyn has promoted barbecue in other food related organizations including the International Association of Culinary Professionals, Southern Foodways Alliance, National Barbecue Association, American Institute of Wine & Food, World Barbecue Association, and Les Dames de Escoffier.  Her remarkable contributions have been recognized with an award named in her honor, the Carolyn Wells Ambassador Award which recognizes outstanding KCBS members who personify the qualities of an exceptional ambassador for the organization. Rene LeRoux is the founder and executive director of the New York State Hall of Fame's for baseball, basketball, and hockey.  Rene returns to the show to discuss the outstanding 2024 baseball class which will be inducted during the November dinner in Troy, New York.  The inductees are Jesse Barfield, Yogi Berra, Joe Black, James Dalton, James Fiorentino, Kevin Graber, Ted Green, Howard Johnson, Ed Lucas, Bob Malandro, Curtis Nobles, Don Mattingly, Bob Pertsas, Buck Showalter, and Brian Sweeney.  Rene discusses the inductees, some stories behind their selections, various reactions at receiving this great honor, as well as other exciting items not to be missed.  For more information on the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame go to http://www.nysbhof.com/home.html We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.   If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     

Grab a bite to eat while you listen to this episode, preferably something fresh off the grill. We look behind the curtain of the food and beverage manufacturing world with Doug Wilson, the Director of Engineering at Marlen International. Doug takes us on a journey through his career evolution from welding to food and beverage manufacturing, sharing pivotal moments that shaped his career. He emphasizes the importance of organization and workflow efficiency, revealing how his first plant startup taught him that failure can be the best teacher.Doug breaks apart misconceptions about manufacturing in the food and beverage space and highlights that sanitary practices are make or break in this industry. He also sheds light on the artisanal side of food production, where meticulous recipe testing and quality assurance are key. We hear how Doug has helped smaller companies scale and the lessons they learn along the way when adopting new food processing equipment that makes it all possible. Sustainability is a topic that's near and dear to Doug's heart, and he lets us in on Marlen's tactic for reusing energy in the grilling process, which comes with an added flavorful bonus. Our conversation naturally comes to barbeque talk, specifically the world-famous Kansas City Barbeque Society which hosts events and competitions to celebrate a key part of KC's culture. In this episode, find out:How Doug first became a passionate Kansas City barbeque fan Doug's early career in welding and high-speed printing and packaging Important lessons that Doug learned from an early startup that failed around workflow How Doug moved into the food processing business at Marlen Common misconceptions around food and beverage manufacturing What goes on behind the scenes of mass food production around testing and quality controlDoug shares how he's helped a number of smaller producers to industrialize and scale (including a truck stand)The key to ensuring quality when automation is a huge part of large-scale operations How the food manufacturing industry is changing, with a lean toward prepared meals How Marlen recycles exhaust fumes to boost energy efficiency Doug explains some of his barbeque tools, the Kansas City Barbeque Society, and his time as a judgeWhat makes Kansas City a hub of food and beverage manufacturing The future of manufacturing in the food sector, Doug's predictions Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going!Tweetable Quotes:“We take the exhaust gases from the grill and pump it into the oven, so you get more of that smoked flavor. Another nice thing from the environmental side is all that exhaust gas is at 300 degrees, that's just energy you're losing. We can scale way back and reuse all that energy a second time.”“If you have nothing but success until you have a failure, how do you know what you need to improve on?”“The industry is massive, and I think a lot of people just don't realize how many people touch it along the way."Links & mentions:Marlen International, Kansas City-based manufacturer of batch ovens, smokehouses, chillers, and more. They enable customer success through trusted and robust food processing solutions, application know-how, process expertise and engineering customization.The Kansas City Barbeque Society, a...

Greg “Birdman” Redford sits down with Mayor Brown and Stan Knudson to talk all things BBQ and fill them in on the details surrounding the 3 rd  annual Morris Rhythm & BBQ Festival which will feature a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition, live music, and lots of great food to be enjoyed in Goold Park on June 15 th ! Subscribe to the podcast HERECity of Morris, ILHosted on Transistor.fm

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Mar 5th             Publish Date:  Mar 4th            Commercial: From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, March 5th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to entertainer Andy Gibb. ***03.05.24 – BIRTHDAY – ANDY GIBB*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting Near Six Flags Woman Arrested After Threatening Sheriff's Deputies in Standoff Members say Traffic Circle Threatens Marietta Church   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CUofGA   STORY 1: GBI Investigates Officer Involved Shooting Near Six Flags A 15-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting incident involving a Cobb police officer near Six Flags amusement park. The incident occurred amidst attempts to control a crowd of approximately 500-600 individuals who were reportedly involved in a brawl and causing havoc in the park. According to reports, shots were fired during the chaos, striking a police vehicle. This prompted officers to chase several individuals into a nearby wooded area. During the pursuit, an officer discharged his weapon, resulting in the teenager's injury. A handgun was subsequently discovered in the vicinity of the injured minor. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been tasked with conducting an independent investigation into the incident. The findings of this probe will be turned over to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for review. Importantly, no officers were harmed during the altercation. STORY 2: Woman Arrested After Threatening Sheriff's Deputies in Standoff A woman, identified as Ebony Shari Singleton, has been arrested following a standoff with the Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputies at a residence in Mableton. The situation unfolded when deputies attempted to serve a restraining order at the property. Singleton, however, barricaded herself in an upstairs bedroom and threatened to shoot the deputies, claiming possession of a firearm. Despite several attempts to persuade Singleton to surrender peacefully, the decision was ultimately made to forcibly breach the door to her location. Singleton was apprehended and initially transported to a local hospital before being officially taken into custody. She is currently held on a $6,820 bond and will be evaluated by mental health professionals. Cobb County Sheriff Craig Owens has praised the officers involved for their handling of the incident, culminating in a successful and safe resolution. STORY 3: Traffic Circle Threatens Marietta Church, members say The New Hope United Methodist Church, a historical landmark in Marietta since 1856, is at risk due to the city's plan to construct a roundabout. The proposed traffic circle would encroach on the church's parking lot and necessitate modifications to its entrance. Members of the church express concern that the changes could disrupt their congregation and diminish the church's identity. From the city's perspective, the roundabout is seen as a solution to manage increasing traffic and enhance pedestrian safety, spurred by nearby development. However, church members are advocating for different solutions such as the installation of a traffic light or the use of adjacent parking lots. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    We'll be right back.   Break: HENRY CO SHERIFFS – DRAKE   STORY 4: Circles Cobb Celebrates First Graduates of Poverty Reduction Program Circles Cobb is actively working to combat poverty in Cobb County through the application of the Circles USA model. This model provides crucial support to individuals working towards achieving financial stability. Recently, eight participants successfully completed an initial 12-week training program, designed to foster financial literacy and encourage goal-setting. As a result of their participation in the program, these graduates have undergone significant changes in their financial behaviors. They have transitioned to fixed spending habits and have placed a greater emphasis on saving. To ensure ongoing support, each graduate is paired with volunteer allies. The effectiveness of the program is underscored by its results; typically, participants across Circles chapters in North America see a 75% increase in income after 18 months. The recent graduates have already reported improvements in income and housing stability, offering a beacon of hope for their families. For more information, visit www.CirclesCobb.org. STORY 5: Cobb Development Authority OKs $4.25M Bonds for Tommy Nobis Center The Development Authority of Cobb County has given its approval for $4.25 million in tax-exempt bonds to facilitate the renovation of Tommy Nobis Center's new headquarters. The new location, at 240 Interstate North Parkway, was previously occupied by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Nonprofit organizations like the Tommy Nobis Center can only issue tax-exempt bonds through conduit authorities, a mechanism that helps reduce borrowing costs. The issuance of these bonds also received approval from the Cobb Board of Commissioners. These bonds have a maturity period of five years. In other developments, the authority unanimously reelected its officers. Clark Hungerford will continue as chair, Donna Rowe as vice chair, Karen Hallacy as secretary treasurer, and Smith Peck as assistant secretary treasurer.   We'll be back in a moment.   Break: CURIOSITY LAB BIKE RACE    STORY 6: Applications Now Open for Pigs & Peaches BBQ Competition and Vendors Kennesaw Parks & Recreation is inviting applications for the barbeque competition and vendors for the 2024 Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival. The festival will run from August 16th to 17th at Adams Park, featuring the Kansas City Barbeque Society-sanctioned competition and recognized as a Southeast BBQ Championship event. The competition will host 30 teams in the pro category and 20 in the backyard category. Alongside, there will be contests for Anything Butt and Peach Desserts with over $16,000 in cash and prizes. Interested vendors or competitors can apply at www.pigsandpeaches.com. STORY 7: Pop Culture and Nerddom Gather in Marietta The second annual Marietta the Gathering celebrated pop culture and geekdom on Marietta Square. Attendees enjoyed activities like Super Smash Bros. gaming, classic Super Mario games, and the Box of Doom game. The event also featured pickup games of Magic: The Gathering and showcased local authors' books. Characters from various universes, including Star Wars, were present, many of whom were members of the Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion, known for their charitable work. MomoCon hosted a tent with video game consoles, offering players a chance to enjoy games like Super Metroid, Super Mario World, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.   Break: INGLES 10   Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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(November 7, 2023 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - In the first hour tonight I will be joined by the CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, Rod Gray. About 5 weeks ago, there was a scoring issue during the American Royal competition that was unlike any other in the history of KCBS competition BBQ. Wrong winners were announced, places up and down the list adjusted and teams want to know what happened, why it happened and what is being done to ensure that this won't happen again, not only at this event, but at all other competitions across the country. Yes, there have been other interviews with Rod over the past few weeks but there were very important questions that were left unasked for whatever reason. Tonight, we make the time to dig into the most important questions and see if answers will be given. I hope you take the time to tune in live tonight and listen for yourself.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo 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 PelletsPit 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!

Grand Slam with New York State Baseball Hall of Fame Founder and Executive Director, Rene LeRoux and James Hare, Founder of Cucamonga Cattle Co. Rene LeRoux is the founder and executive director of three New York State Hall of Fame's, baseball, basketball, and hockey.  He spearheaded a mammoth undertaking when he took a hall of fame which was known for its annual induction dinner and online list of inductees and turned it into a brick and mortar baseball lover's destination in Gloversville, New York.  Rene discusses the 2023 induction class and delights us with his wonderful stories.  Go to http://www.nysbhof.com/home.html for more information on the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. Jame Hare is the founder of the Cucamonga Cattle Co., maker of fine barbecue rubs and sauces. He is also a Kansas City Barbeque Society judge. "Cucamonga Cattle Company came about from the love of great food. After spending the better part of 30 years barbecuing for family and friends, James discovered that he was not satisfied with any of the available commercial rubs." Not only is he an exceptional maker of barbecue rubs, but he is also a member of the company's competition barbecue team.  Go to https://www.cucacattleco.com/ for more information. We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories,  Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.     Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq  

The Kansas City Barbeque Society has released a 16-page report in the aftermath of the scoring errors and subsequent audit following the American Royal World Series of BBQ Open. The link to the full report is posted here:  KCBS CEO Rod Gray joins me on a special edition of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to discuss the event, from the time that errors were discovered late Sunday afternoon at The Royal. Rod hits on several topics from an external IT report on what went wrong and why and he discusses the damage done to KCBS' credibility with its members and how to go about fixing it.  I encourage you to read the report, then listen to Rod's interview and draw your own conclusions.  Thanks to all our sponsors and marketing partners for making the show possible:  Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #teamroyaloak2023 The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked Proud Souls BBQ Kansas City #proudsoulsbbqkc #kingdomofq  Clark Crew BBQ  The Grill Guys of Missouri Allquedup #arkassippicombo Vietti Marketing Group #marketing  Marty "Real Sign Man" Prather #pizza Have a great BBQ week and thanks for listening! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

When we think of autism, how many of us think about not just the diet, but possibly how some autistic kids react to different foods? How do we keep them trying new things instead of restricting themselves to just 5 foods? This is what I will be discussing with my next guest J. R. Reed on his food blog that is dedicated to autistic food sensitivities and his own journey on the autism spectrum. J.R. Reed is an autism self-advocate, speaker, writer, food freak, cookbook fanatic, and Kansas City Barbeque Society judge. After spending many years working in and running restaurant kitchens, he moved to his home kitchen where he worked on perfecting his food creations. Now he's sharing those recipes and stories on his sensory-friendly food blog, My Autistic Kitchen. To J.R., food is a blank canvas, and he likes to color outside the lines. Visit his blog My Autistic Kitchen at: https://myautistickitchen.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thruautisticeyesofficial/support

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July28th Friday Publish Date: July 27 Thursday   Commercial: Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Friday July 28th and happy 75th birthday to legendary NBC producer Dick Ebersol ***Ebersol*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. 1 dead, 2 hospitalized in Cobb County house fire 2. Acworth police traffic stop leads to arrest of man charged with multiple felonies 3. And the Cobb commission hikes water fees over GOP opposition   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1: fire   One person died, and two others were hospitalized due to a house fire on Merry Oak Road, off Hurt Road, according to Cobb Fire. The victim was identified as Nancy J. Martin, 75. The fire broke out around 5:30 a.m., and two residents, a woman and her child, managed to escape through a window before firefighters arrived. Firefighters rescued the three trapped individuals, initiating resuscitative efforts. The woman who escaped was injured but conscious, and the child was unharmed. The house was completely destroyed by the fire. The cause of the fire remains unknown and is being investigated. A family friend, Cole Long, expressed deep sorrow, describing the victim as a mother figure to him.....................……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com   Story 2: traffic   A routine traffic stop in Acworth led to a chase and the arrest of Youssef Amer, a 25-year-old man from Kennesaw. The stop was initially for lacking insurance and registration on his vehicle, but police discovered that Amer was wanted for several serious offenses, including aggravated assault and a probation violation related to armed robbery and aggravated battery. After setting up a perimeter and conducting an extensive search, officers, with assistance from other agencies, successfully located and apprehended Amer. During the arrest, they also found a large quantity of marijuana and THC oil in his possession. Amer is now facing multiple charges and is being held without bond at the Cobb jail.   Story 3: water   Cobb County residents will experience a 7.5% rise in their water bills from October 1, the second increase in two years. The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved the hike with a 3-2 vote, with two Republicans opposing. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell is against rate increases while the county transfers a portion of the water system's revenues to the general fund. The transfer percentage dropped from 7% to 6% in the recent budget. The chief financial officer, Bill Volckmann, stated that the reduction would put $2.5 million back into the water system. The water transfer is legal, but some commissioners are concerned about its impact on water rates. The increase is necessary due to higher costs in chemicals, biosolids disposal, wholesale water, materials, and the need for infrastructure replacements and upgrades. For the average residential water and sewer customer, the monthly increase will be $5.45.   we'll be right back   Break: CU of GA – Elon – Dayco   STORY 4: shuttle   The Cumberland Community Improvement District (CID) has introduced a new self-driving shuttle called the "Cumberland Hopper" that operates on two routes. The shuttle, manufactured by Navya and operated by Beep, can seat eight passengers and is part of an eight-month pilot program to collect data on moving people through the busy commercial district via self-driving vehicles. The routes include a back-and-forth run on a pedestrian bridge connecting Cobb Galleria to The Battery Atlanta and a loop around the Galleria office park, stopping at various locations. The ultimate goal is to have a fleet of shuttles connecting major destinations in Cumberland, offering alternative transportation options for residents and visitors. The shuttle is monitored remotely and operates on a virtual rail system. Attendees praised the shuttle's comfort and potential to enhance mobility options in the area.   STORY 5: divided   The Cobb Board of Commissioners approved a $1.2 billion fiscal year 2024 budget, representing a 3.8% increase from the previous year. The budget includes 34 new staff positions and raises of 3-4% for some employees. It allocates funds for various initiatives, such as a micro transit program, emergency warming shelters, a family advocacy center, and a countywide grant writer. The budget also adds $1 million to improve the county's permitting process for businesses. The county's general fund will increase by 3.4%, while the fire fund will grow by 13.6%. The budget passed in a party-line vote, with two GOP commissioners opposing due to concerns about the millage rate and spending.   Story 6: teachers   Around 600 new teachers recently attended the Cobb Schools New Teacher Academy, with some coming from neighboring school districts and even other states due to Cobb's reputation as one of the best places to teach. The district's focus on employees and programs like Georgia's BEST, which offers tuition-free advanced degrees, attracted many veteran educators. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale highlighted the district's commitment to student success, safety, and the use of the Cobb Teaching and Learning System (CTLS). During the academy, educators learned about CTLS and engaged in content-specific sessions to prepare for the upcoming school year. Building relationships with students was emphasized, and the new teachers were encouraged to make a positive difference every day.   We'll be back in a moment   Break: Drake- Ingles 6- G.O.N.   Story 7: Pigs   The 22nd Annual Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, presented by Williams Elleby Law Firm, will take place on August 18th from 6 to 10 p.m. and August 19th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Adams Park in Kennesaw. The festival, now in its 22nd year, offers two days of music, food, beer, and family-friendly activities, attracting around 65,000 attendees annually. The event includes over 100 vendor booths, a Kid Zone with inflatables and amusements, and a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition with cash and prizes awarded to winners. Headlining acts include Drake Milligan and Allie Colleen. The festival concludes on August 19th with a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. VIP Experience tickets are available for purchase and include various amenities. Other activities like the Pigs & Peaches Cornhole Classic and Parents Night Out are also scheduled. More information can be found on the festival's website or by contacting Kennesaw Parks & Recreation.   Story 8: Clemmons   Chase Clemmons, a former Etowah point guard, hosted a back-to-school event at the Salvation Army's Marietta facility before starting his basketball journey with Kennesaw State's team. He distributed free bookbags, school supplies, and other essentials to help families in need. Clemmons, who values giving back to the community, expressed his desire to make a positive impact as a student-athlete. The event, sponsored by Jersey Mike's and TEN91 Sports, was a success, with over 50 bookbags given out to 70 kids. After leading Etowah to the Region 6-6A championship, Clemmons now joins Kennesaw State's basketball program, aiming to make a strong first impression.   Story 9: AVP   The AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour's Gold Series Atlanta Open will take place at Atlantic Station from August 4th to 6th. The event will feature top professional beach volleyball athletes competing for men's and women's titles, including night sessions under the lights. The tournament has a rich history in Atlanta, and past champions include renowned names like Misty May-Treanor and Karch Kiraly. Notable athletes expected to compete include Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, who made history by winning last year's Atlanta Open in their professional debut. The event will be streamed live on ESPN+ and TSN+ in Canada. Tickets are available for purchase on the AVP website.     We're back with final thoughts after this     Break: UMC 15 - Glover Park. - Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.cuofga.org  www.esogrepair.com  www.daycosystems.com  www.drakerealty.com  www.gon.com  www.ingles-markets.com  www.henssler.com  www.unitedmilitarycare.org  www.elonsalon.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Tolmar's Associate Director of Clinical Quality Assurance, Ernest Pile.'71. An accomplished Healthcare professional, he has decades of experience in research working for corporations around the globe. He also is a world class barbecue judge, certified by the Kansas City Barbeque Society. After Colgate he earned a Master of Arts in Higher Educational Administration from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Dental Clinical Sciences from Meharry Medical College. At Colgate he was a member of the Marching Band and received his Bachelor of Arts in Social Psychology.

Buckle 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 envisions as the BBQ Major returns to Tom Lee Park.  Next up is a brief-but-fun segment with St. Louis Cardinals' pitcher Adam Wainwright. During an injury rehab assignment recently in Springfield, Missouri, “Waino” talked about his love for BBQ, what he likes to cook in his backyard and what kinds of smokers and grills he has.  Then it's one of the best to ever light a pit as Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society joins us. Rod, by the way, is not officially retired from competition cooking, it's just that his job can be a handful. The timing of Rod's appearance coincides with the recent announcement that the 2023 KCBS World Invitational will be held Aug. 11-13 in Mayetta, Kansas. Rod takes us through how the decision was made to put the $60,000 event in August and why in Kansas. He also talks about his view of where KCBS is headed eight months after taking the job as CEO.  Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their cooking weeks and offer some sports opinions before turning this week's show in to the judges.  Thanks to all our sponsors and marketing partners for making the show possible:  Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #teamroyaloak2023 The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  Iowa BBQ Store #iowacornercookers Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrew Proud Souls BBQ Kansas City #proudsoulsbbqkc #kingdomofq #proudsoulsbarbecueandprovisions Randy Vanslyke and Pro Technology Solutions Affordable Financial Services Allquedup #arkassippicombo Vietti Marketing Group #marketing  In the Garden of Eden Marty "Real Sign Man" Prather #pizza Have a great BBQ week and thanks for listening! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

Show Notes Air Date: March 22, 2023 Welcome to Episode 243 of the podcast. The Kansas City Barbeque Society is the largest competition sanctioning organization. New CEO Rod Gray is my guest this week. Visit the KCBS website at www.kcbs.us This episode has been brought to you by: Motley Que offers some of the best barbecue classes going. Visit www.motleyque.ca and click on the Classes tab to see the full schedule. There are both full day and micro classes to choose from, like King of the Grill (it'a great class for beginners) to Big game Prep (great for tailgating or hockey playoff parties) and Brisket Micro classes with a bunch more upcoming including Steak, Ribs and more. And The Barrel Boss Q, a family owned and operated small business in Leduc County, AB and the manufacturer of the Original Canadian Charcoal Drum Smoker. Visit them at www.barrelbossq.ca to see the whole lineup and follow them on Facebook & Instagram. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Search Alan Horabin on YouTube to check out his new music. Eat More Barbecue can be found online at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca & www.albertabbqtrail.ca and my email is eatmorebarbecue@gmail.com Social media links: Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue Twitter @eatmorebarbecue Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is a production of Eat More Barbecue Digital Media.

Chris Webb of Colorado's Bushmaster BBQ had a weekend to remember at the Kansas City Barbeque Society's BBQ & Brew Fest - Best in the Southwest, in Yuma, Arizona. Chris scored not one, not two but THREE perfect 180s en route to the Grand Championship and we visit with him about the rare trifecta on Episode 202 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. Chris, who's also a managing partners in Proud Souls BBQ & Provisions, has been one of the nation's hottest competition cooks since the middle of 2022 and shows little sign of cooling off - though he does tell us about a break to teach a BBQ class in Costa Rica. One of our most-popular recurring segments over the last couple of season has been “Under the Radar.” It's where we take a look at some up-and-coming teams in competition BBQ. Out first “Under the Radar” visit in 2023 is with Jason Harris of Cities Edge BBQ in Topeka, Kansas. Jason tells us about some of his early success, including a walk in brisket at last year's American Royal Open, and how he got started in competition Q with an assist from the great Travis Clark. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve discuss their BBQ weeks and tell you their bracket picks for March Madness, including some upset specials to look for in the first round.  Thanks to all our sponsors and marketing partners for making the show possible:  Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #teamroyaloak2023 The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  Iowa BBQ Store #iowacornercookers Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrew Proud Souls BBQ Kansas City #proudsoulsbbqkc #kingdomofq #proudsoulsbarbecueandprovisions Randy Vanslyke and Pro Technology Solutions Affordable Financial Services Allquedup #arkassippicombo Vietti Marketing Group #marketing  In the Garden of Eden Marty "Real Sign Man" Prather #pizza Have a great BBQ week and thanks for listening! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

Ryan Cooper is the founder of BBQ Tourist and co-founder of The Smoke Sheet BBQ Newsletter, based in Omaha, Nebraska. Originally from Kansas City, Missouri, for the last several years he has been traveling throughout the country, seeking to experience and understand barbecue in all of its many forms. He regularly covers barbecue news, events, restaurants, products, and trends on social media and in The Smoke Sheet, as well as in the Kansas City Barbeque Society's publication, The Bullsheet. He is also a frequent guest on national barbecue podcasts. A 3-time winner of the NBBQA Award of Excellence, "The Smoke Sheet is Barbecue News Worth Consuming".Andy Groneman will also be giving lots of advice for your brisket cook.www.bbqradionetwork.com www.holsteinmfg.com

Rod Gray, the new CEO of The Kansas City Barbeque Society, an international authority on all things barbeque, joins JT and LeeAnn in Afterhours.Mentioned in this episode:nullnull

Rod Gray, the new CEO of The Kansas City Barbeque Society, an international authority on all things barbeque, joins JT and LeeAnn. Rod is only the fourth person in this role since its inception in 1986. Gray will begin his employment at KCBS on August 15.Mentioned in this episode:nullnull

We wrap a bow on Season 4 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a bonus edition, featuring Rod Gray, CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Rod is one of the all-time great competition cooks with his Pellet Envy team, winning more than 50 KCBS Grand Championships and he was KCBS Team of the Year in 2009. Rod became known to BBQ enthusiasts worldwide in 2013 when he was crowned Season 4 champion of the groundbreaking television show BBQ Pitmasters. On Episode 194 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Rod discusses his first four months on the job as CEO of the KCBS, assesses the biggest challenges ahead in 2023 and answers some listener-submitted questions. We also touch on his great cooking career and what he misses - or doesn't miss - about the competition circuit. A big thanks to Rod for making time to come on the show for an extended conversation. This wraps up 2022 for the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. A big thanks to our listeners - and to our great sponsor/marketing partners who made Season 4 possible: Blues Hog BBQ Sauce, Royal Oak Charcoal, The Butcher Shoppe, Iowa BBQ Store, Fergolicious BBQ, Affordable Financial Services, Arkassippi Smoke Live and The Arkassippi Combo, Pro Technology Solutions, Vietti Marketing, In the Garden of Eden and Marty “Sign Man” Prather. We'll return Jan. 24 to kick off Season 5 and our eighth season overall of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show. If you're interested in joining us as a show sponsor/marketing partner in 2023, shoot me an email at lscranton755@gmail.com Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Have a great BBQ holiday season and thanks for listening! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

We continue our podcast series featuring the most influential women in BBQ with Ceri Ford, one of the most prolific BBQ judges on the circuit and founder of the Women of Low ‘n Slow Australia Facebook group. She's a registered judge with the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, Kansas City Barbeque Society and the Steak Cookoff Association. I would challenge any pitmaster to know as much about BBQ as Ceri, or travel as many miles for competitions as she has. She's also the founder of Healthy Party Girl, a business where Ceri dedicates herself to helping her clients achieve balance and improve their health. In short, Ceri is the very definition of goal setting, hard work, and a dedication to the smokey art of BBQ!In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Ceri and I get into: The wine club Ceri's in, pairing wine with BBQ (0:57) Differences between Meatstock Melbourne and Meatstock Toowoomba (4:15) The difference Ceri has found between ABA and KCBS low and slow BBQ competitions (15:52) Founding the Women of Low and Slow Facebook Group (23:31) Ceri's upcoming BBQ cookbook (35:58) Ceri tips for finding balance and leading a healthy life in the BBQ world (40:57) Barbe Con is coming! We're bringing the best BBQ Pitmasters and BBQ Business Owners from around the country live into your living room. We're going to help you save time, save money and become the envy of friends and family. PreRegistrations are open now. So to be the first to know when tickets become available, Early Bird deals, specials, presenter announcements and more, head on over to the website below and register your interest. See you soon! https://smokinghotconfessions.com/barbeconprereg/

A native of Kansas City, Ryan Cooper has been traveling across the country exploring the best barbecue for years and regularly writes about various news, events, restaurants, products, and trends in his publication as well as the Kansas City Barbeque Society's publication, The Bullsheet. He is the creator of the BBQ Tourist brand and co-founder of The Smoke Sheet BBQ Newsletter, a weekly email newsletter that curates the latest national barbecue news, unique recipes, media recommendations, upcoming events, and more. 

Luke Nagel is a man who knows meat. Luke is a career butcher and the manager of Kelly's Meats. One of the most well known low and slow butcheries in Melbourne, Kelly's Meats is responsible for sponsoring many of the best competition BBQ teams in the country, supplying them with only the best steak, beef, lamb, pork, brisket, chicken, and whatever else the promoters might throw at them.  However, not only is Luke one of the best butchers in the country, his love of food has taken him much further into the meat industry. He is a competition BBQ pitmaster, having represented Australia at The American Royal BBQ Competition in Kansas City, after competing locally. He's also been on the other side of a BBQ competition, having hosted his own series competitions here in Australia, with both the Australasian Barbecue Alliance and the Kansas City Barbeque Society.  In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Luke & I get into: How Luke likes to do a hot and fast lamb shoulder (5:00) What drew Luke to butchery all those years ago (10:43) How he got into competition BBQ (17:03) The history of Kelly's Meats (21:08) The differences between competing in Australia and the US (28:13) How his experiences shaped his own competitions here in Australia (32:31) His best tips and tricks for getting into competition BBQ (40:12) If you would like to become a Podcast Partner we'd love to hear from you. Send Ben an email at ben@smokinghotconfessions.com and let's get that conversation started! To get your free copy of 'The Beginners Guide to Real BBQ', including some smoked meat recipes, head to: https://smokinghotconfessions.com  

Celebrating 35 years of sanctioning World Class competition BBQ events across the globe is a big deal, and the Kansas City Barbeque Society wants you to join in the fun!  KCBS CEO Emily Detweiler and Rick Wagner, KCBS Board President sit down with me for an information-packed discussion you do not want to miss!  Topics covered include the organization's reaction to the pandemic, a renewed sense of fellowship and camaraderie among competitors, new developments regarding CBJ training, and the plans that are in store for the 35th Anniversary Awards Banquet and World Invitational BBQ competition to be held Nov. 12 – 14, 2021 at the Firelake Arena in Shawnee, Oklahoma.  

Kansas City Barbeque Society, an organization that provides standards and judges for competitions worldwide, has selected Emily Detwiler as its new CEO, and she joins JT for the hour

Kansas City Barbeque Society, an organization that provides standards and judges for competitions worldwide, has selected Emily Detwiler as its new CEO, and she joins JT in After Hours

Highland Rotarians Steve Laubach and Tony Marmo tell about the glories of eating barbecue (and listening to music) at the fifteenth annual Ribfest, Ulster County Fairgrounds just outside New Paltz. In addition to great food and music by local performers, the Ribfest has many activities for children and some special events. The $7 admission--$5 on Friday night with free parking always-- allows you to experience all the music and an opportunity to experience ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, roasted corn-on-the-cob, and a variety of other great foods. Those who opt for the VIP all-you-can-eat special on Friday and Saturday evenings, also get the best seats for the shows—mostly country music by local bands. The adult-beverage tent specialized in local craft beers, but also has wine and soft drinks. In Competition Alley, barbecue chefs compete for cash prizes and a grand prize of entry into the World Series of Barbecue in Kansas City. Learn more: Hudson Valley Ribfest: https://hudsonvalleyribfest.org/ Highland Rotary Club: http://highlandrotaryclub.com/ Northeast BBQ Society: https://www.nebs.org/ Kansas City Barbeque Society: https://www.kcbs.us/ World Series of Barbecue: http://www.americanroyal.com/bbq/ CATEGORIES Events Hudson Valley Nutrition Rotary Club Projects Volunteers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiorotary/support

Welcome to Episode 30 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast, where we visit with “The Butcher” and “The Boss.” David Bouska is a butcher by trade who has parlayed his knowledge of meat into an award-winning career in competition BBQ as Butcher BBQ. He also has his own line of injections, rubs, sauces and accessories. We catch up with the reigning Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational Grand Championship about his 2019 season and a look ahead to “The Jack” and next month’s American Royal World Series of BBQ. Many long-time listeners of our show - the old and new version - might recall Emily Detwiler as Marketing Director for Smithfield, where she guided that company to new heights in the BBQ world. Last week, Emily was named CEO of the Kansas City Barbeque Society and we are one of the first shows to get her thoughts on her exciting, new role. The guys also review the Route 66 BBQ Showdown and touch on numerous other topics. Thanks for tuning in! And thanks to our sponsors who make it possible - Smithfield, Blues Hog, Affordable Income Tax & Payroll, The SLABS BBQ Sauces & Rubs and Colaw RV Sales. #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

Welcome to Episode 16 of the podcast! This show is brought to you by Gateway Drum Smokers. These smokers are tearing up the competition circuit across the United States, and for good reason. The natural convection airflow means your meat cooks in a fraction of the time! Briskets in 4 hours. Ribs in 2 hours. Cooking hot & fast means your meat retains an exceptional amount of moisture. The flavour from cooking on cans is unparalleled. Find yours at Home Hardware in Red Deer, and at WickerLand in Calgary. You can get more details on these fine cookers at www.prairiebbq.com My guest this week is Ken Black, President of the BBQ On The Bow Society. BBQ On The Bow is Canada's longest running, continuous bbq competition and is held in Calgary on the Labour Day weekend. Find them online at www.bbqonthebow.com and on social at: Facebook: BBQ on the Bow Twitter & Instagram: @BBQontheBow BBQ On The Bow is a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition. Learn more about the KCBS at www.kcbs.us Ken and I talk about our mutual appreciation for Louie Mueller Barbecue in Taylor, TX. Louie Mueller is known as The Cathedral of Smoke. You can learn about them at www.louiemuellerbarbecue.com and I highly recommend a visit if you are anywhere nearby. Check out the Alberta BBQ Trail at www.albertabbqtrail.ca and follow on Twitter @bbq_trail or Instagram at albertabbqtrail. The restaurants participating in the Alberta BBQ Trail are Big Sky BBQ Pit, Olde Smokey's BBQ Shack, Belle Southern Kitchen + Bar, Big T's Barbecue & Smokehouse, Paddy's Barbecue a & Brewery and Rocky Mountain BBQ Catering. Please check them out and use the hashtag #albertabbqtrail on your social media posts. All music on The Eat More Barbecue podcast has been graciously provided by Alan Horabin. Eat More Barbecue can be found at www.eatmorebarbecue.ca, on Facebook & Instagram at eat_more_barbecue and on Twitter @eatmorebarbecue. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe, rate and review. This podcast is an EatMoreBarbecue production.

Mark Nureddine is the CEO of Bull Outdoor Products, a company that provides grills, islands, and grilling components to over 900 dealers and distributors within North America and an additional 15 other countries and growing. For most people, tinkering, and testing on open flame grills in your garage is not advised but Mark is not most people. His efforts with developing grills in a closed environment led to his success. He grows his own grapes in his vineyard in Lodi, California, and is a hobbyist winemaker along with having a passion for international culinary endeavors. He is a Certified Barbeque Judge for the Kansas City Barbeque Society and served as a judge for Bull Outdoor Products and their Bull Burger Battle. Mark is also an enthusiastic car collector and international auto enthusiast having traveled the world attending car events. His company is also the Ironstone Concours Tour Sponsor for 2018.

Tweet LIVE this Sunday, August 5th at 635pm Small Bites with Glenn Gross and Derek Timm of Bluejeanfood.com on Wildfire Radio, we are thrilled to be joined by Virginia Willis to talk about her new cookbook “Secrets of the Southern Table” from Houghton–Mifflin In Secrets of the Southern Table, award-winning chef and cookbook author Virginia Willis takes you on a tour of today's South—a region rich in history and cultural diversity. With her signature charm and wit, Virginia shares many well-known Southern recipes like Pimento Cheese Tomato Herb Pie and "Cathead" Biscuits, but also some surprising revelations drawn from the area's many global influences, like Catfish Tacos with Avocado Crema, Mississippi-Style Char Siu Pork Tenderloin, and Greek Okra and Tomatoes. In addition to the recipes, Virginia profiles some of the diverse chefs, farmers, and other culinary influencers who are shaping contemporary Southern cuisine. Together, these stories and the delicious recipes that accompany them celebrate the rich and ever-evolving heritage of Southern cooking. Georgia-born, French-trained chef, Virginia Willis, is one of the most well-respected authorities on Southern Cooking today. She is the author of five previous cookbooks, including the James Beard Foundation Award-winning Lighten Up, Y'all and is an editor-at-large for Southern Living and author of the magazine's popular column “Cooking with Virginia.” Her articles have appeared nationally including Food52, CNN, All Recipes, Country Living Magazine, EatingWell, FamilyFun, and Fine Cooking. The Chicago Tribune has named her one of “Seven Food Writers You Need to Know.” We can't wait! Then we couldn't be happier to be joined by celebrity caterer Andrea Correale who is the founder of Elegant Affairs Off Premise Catering & Event Design to talk about her latest endeavor with celebrity Chef David Burke, of ESquared Hospitality, Tavern62 by David Burke and Woodpecker by David Burke, among many other highly acclaimed restaurants, including appearances on Bravo's Top Chef Masters, and receiving a US patent for his pink Himalayan salt dry-age technique for steaks have announced their exclusive catering collaboration. Out of that collaboration is David Burke Off-Premise Catering – David By Andrea, a full-service catering company for weddings, corporate gatherings, and social events. The famous culinary duo, who have been friends for decades, and will bring their signature gastronomic styles and expertise to create bespoke catering packages and curate events In New York City, the Hamptons and New Jersey, with plans to expand operations in the coming months. The team will specialize in weddings, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, corporate events, and social gatherings. In addition, their partnership has a stronghold in the corporate entertaining arena – from small-scale meetings to large scale events and galas, political fundraisers, and media events. Andrea Correale is committed to providing the best food, service and overall experience; precisely why Elegant Affairs is known as the go to caterer for the Long Island Gold Coast, Manhattan and the Hamptons. Andrea's infectious personality and expertise prompted requests from L'Oréal ParisAcademy and Lenox China to represent their brands as a lifestyle and entertaining expert. Andrea can often be seen in her many appearances as the celebrity caterer to the stars on Bravo, CBS, FOX, HGTV, MTV, NBC, and VH1. Also, as a regular contributor to Hamptons Magazine, 25A Magazine, and Social Life Magazine, Andrea's goal is to encourage home cooks to make the ordinary extraordinary using simple ingredients in unexpected ways. We are excited to welcome back on the program Stuart Gordon the event organizer for PhillykosherBbq.com as The Men's Club of Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El will host the second annual Charity BBQ Festival in the Mid-Atlantic region, certified by the The Kansas City Barbeque Society. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 26, 2018, from 12 noon to 5PM on the Main Line of Philadelphia. Twenty cooking teams will compete under the competition guidelines of the Kansas City Barbeque Society, as well as the scrutiny of the kosher supervisors Keystone K. The goal of Hava NaGrilla Smoke BBQ Festival Charity BBQ is to bring community together and support the work of the Jewish Relief Agency; relieving hunger, improving lives and strengthening our bonds of fellowship. Also be on the lookout for Yehuda Sichel, Steve Cook, Giovanni Varallo, Six13, Baal Shem Tov Band, Kosher Guru and Pickle Guys there. Last, but certainly not least we welcome in studio Anthony Roebuck and Donald Stevenson the owners of Chic-A-Delphia Chicken Burger. Who else can you count on for Gourmet Chicken Burgers? #chicadelphia that's who!!! DM them on Instagram @_chicadelphia or email them Chicadelphia@yahoo.com to purchase yours for a new spin on chicken, burgers, and Philadelphia as a whole. The post Small Bites Episode 90 appeared first on Wildfire Radio.

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.  

Meet the “King of BBQ” & 78 time Grand Champion Pit Master Jim Johnson. A legend in the BBQ industry now traveling the world spreading his wisdom on behalf of the Kansas City Barbeque Society. Jim tells us about cooking for President Clinton, what he’d cook for Elvis as well as shares with us some valuable insights for serious BBQers on the highly lucrative BBQ competition circuit worldwide. Get your pen & paper ready for a few  “Jim Johnson” signature dishes that will guarantee a "flavour circus in your mouth" . www.jimjohnsonbbq.com  For past episodes and all Exceptional People social media information go to: www.exceptionalpeople.com.au

Derek Timm is the bluejeanfoodcritic. He loves to eat, travel, and try new restaurants. He works hard and he gets his hands dirty, yet, his tastes are sophisticated as a result of his palate being savoir-faired extensively in six continents. He likes bold flavors and appreciates subtlety. Being a barbeque connoisseur, he has earned the esteemed credential of being a CBJ (Certified Barbeque Judge) from the Kansas City Barbeque Society and has been honored by them with a lifetime membership to this elite culinary group. This man loves a great deal but will not compromise on quality. Follow him on his journey as he takes no prisoners towards becoming the premier judge on Iron Chef America. www.bluejeanfoodcritic.com The Voca People concept began virally, in 2009, as a YouTube video which received over 2 million hits almost overnight (now over 20 million and counting), and has since been transformed into a highly in-demand, totally modern and completely innovative International brand that is redefining the theatrical experience, with 4 companies touring globally and an on-going run on Off-Broadway at the prestigious New World Stages. This Lucille Lortel Award-winning show is celebrating its One Year Anniversary in New York on this Thursday, July 12, 2012. The Voca People are 8 "vocal acrobats" that are literally out-of-this-world, for they are space people come to Earth to recharge on our musical energy as life-force vitality fuel to return to their home planet. The live and interactive "theatrical experience" is comprised of 6 singers from Soprano to Bass and 2 Beatbox/Scratch artists that defy their audiences ears by perfectly performing over 70 hits from Mozart to Madonna to Run DMC and more, only vocals, with NO INSTRUMENTS or technical tricks, but with great humor and unique charm. The 8 extra terrestrials comically interact with the audience and each other, communicating joy, jealousy, loss and universal love all through music. International website: www.voca-people.com New York website: www.vocapeoplenyc.com A native New Yorker, Adam Scott, professionally known as ONE LOVE, started his musical career at a young age. Not surprising, as his father is a professional drummer and his grandfather before him played the trumpet with the Glenn Miller Orchestra. At age nine, Adam was on the road to becoming an accomplished drummer and by the age of 14 he was well sought after by local bands. At the age of 17, he picked up the guitar and was a natural. Never being interested in covering songs, the guitar became his personality to write and sing, and again he proved to be a natural. He has been on two tours with Big City Lights playing lead guitar and singing harmonies. Adam met producer/engineer Jon Castelli, who immediately recognized Adam's talents and gave him the opportunity to write and record what is now his first single release entitled "Get Up And Go". Jon's partner, producer Evan Scott Smith, came into the mix and One Love's music came to fruition and as a result a six song EP was completed. "ONE LOVE is not just a name or even an idea; ONE LOVE is a movement", Adam states. "And not just for me and my band, but for everyone". We didn't start ONE LOVE, the idea; we wanted to start ONE LOVE, the Movement". And so they did. ONE LOVE has captured the attention of many fans and he is currently in the studio moving forward to record another EP as well as performing shows throughout the Greater Metropolitan Area with his undeniably amazing band. Adam's musical influences stem mainly from the pop world. His guitar-driven pop sound, coupled with his unparalleled vocals, take on a life of their own and the unequivocal hooks propel each song into a top 40 genre.