Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast

Steve Koehler and Lyndal Scranton
  • 4.5 (28)
  • Food
  • Updated Biweekly

Two regular guys talking to the biggest names in BBQ. Tips, techniques, recipes. We even cook against some of the best in the business in KCBS and SCA on occasion.

  1. 6d ago

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 369: Tina Cannon; Jordan Kirkpatrick

    Tina Cannon is one of the most-respected names in open-fire cooking, with numerous competition awards to her credit along with an array of television shows on various outlets. The classically trained chef joins us on Episode 369 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to discuss her career, a website TinaCannonCooks.com full of helpful cooking info and a preview of her appearance at The Grill Guys of Missouri on Aug. 29. Tina's first appearance on how our show is a fun conversation that we hope you enjoy.  Our second guest this week has been on the show multiple times and always brings the heat - just as his Janky Leg BBQ team cranks it up when the summer temps rise. Jordan Kirkpatrick takes us inside the 2026 season, which finds Janky Leg back atop the KCBS Team of the Year standings after two Grand Championships in two weeks. Ever wonder about the mental part of competition BBQ? It's real and Jordan breaks it down. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about their cooking weeks and what's next on the smoker while also touching on the latest from the sports world. A big thanks to our show sponsors and marketing partners. Please support them: Blues Hog #blueshognation Royal Oak Charcoal #charcoalofchampions  The Butcher Shoppe #alwayshandpicked  The Grill Guys of Missouri #grillguys417 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  2. Aug 12

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 368: Talking steaks and other things with Dan Wright, John Lindsey

    We dive into the world of steak cooking on Episode 368 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast with a couple of big winner at last weekend's Hornersville Watermelon Festival in southeast Missouri. First up is Dan Wright of Take it Easy BBQ from St. Louis. While he's won big in KCBS and the Rib Cookoff Association, Dan came up big in SCA entry by earning a rare triple golden ticket (steak, ribs and beans) into next spring's SCA Worlds in Pensacola, Fla. John Lindsey is one of the top SCA cooks in the organization's history, with dozens of grand championships and his outstanding All-Qued Up product line of rubs and sauces. Admittedly burned out from years on the circuit, John hadn't cooked an SCA comp in more than three years, but clearly hasn't lost his touch by winning the combined (three steaks) score in Hornersville. John also gives his thoughts on the bring-your-own-steak option from that contest and how it could be the future of SCA. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about cooking in the heat over the last week and preview the week ahead in BBQ and sports. 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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  3. Aug 5

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 367: B's Que Crew; Grill Guys of Missouri

    The current KCBS Team of the Year leader is not as well known as those giving close chase. On Episode 367 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Brian Kennish of B's Que Crew from Richmond, Va., via Philadelphia, tells us about his family team's long-time love of cooking and competition and why it's picked up the pace the last couple of years to become a national contender.  We also take a trip to Republic, Mo., for our August check-in with Charlie Wallace and Skyler Spartan of The Grill Guys of Missouri. Lots of great specials can be found as The Grill Guys marches toward its 5-year- anniversary on Aug. 29 when renowned open-fire cook Tina Cannon will be on hand for a class on The Big Green Egg.  Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about their cooking adventures in the last week and preview the week ahead in BBQ and sports. Football is coming closer each week, like the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. 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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  4. Jul 29

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 366: Bill Purvis; Joel Fleetwood

    One of our favorite BBQ people returns to the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast to make Episode 366 a dandy. It's Bill Purvis from Chicken Fried BBQ out of Magnolia, Texas. Bill highlights his exciting weekend in Rhode Island where he pulled off BBQ's version of a buzzer-beater by winning the Grand Championship along with Rhode Island's auto bid into the Jack Daniel World BBQ Invitational. Along with becoming a competition force, Chicken Fried also has become one of the powerhouse lineup of products on the market and we discuss how to use some of those products and when does one know it's the right time to change recipes or stay the course. We also check in with our resident Kansas City guru of all things soccer and BBQ for a World Cup review. Joel Fleetwood and his entire Meat Rushmore BBQ was hopping for nearly six weeks feeding many foreign visitors to Kansas City while soaking in as much of the soccer fun as they had time for. We also discuss Meat Rushmore's Pork Wrap, a big key in our recent first-place and eighth-place Ribs at Smokin' on the Osage. Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve talk about their cooking adventures in the last week and preview what's ahead - notably football training camps are opening which is a sign of autumn.  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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  5. Jul 23

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 365: Rowdy Pig BBQ; Smokey D's Wannabees

    On Episode 365 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we visit with two of last weekend's big winners on the competition circuit. First up is Brad Bess of Rowdy Pig BBQ, who enjoyed a spectacular doubleheader at Smokin' on the Osage in Osceola, Missouri. He scored 707.3944 both days - a remarkable feat that earned him Grand Championship honors on Day 1 and RGC on Day 2 to Bad Dog BBQ. Brad, from Bonne Terre, Mo., tells us a bit about his start in competition cooking and who's helped him along the way. Then we head to central Iowa to learn more about Jeff Wilkerson, postmaster of Smokey D's Wannabees, grand champion at the Shenandoah Shen-Dig in Shenandoah, Iowa. As you might have guessed by the team name, the Wannabees is a tribute to the Hall of Famer Darren Warth of Iowa Smokey D's BBQ. Meanwhile, the co-hosts break down their week, including the first competition since April. It was a productive weekend and a good time at Smokin' on the Osage where Tailgate Guys BBQ walked away with plaques for 8th-place ribs on Day 1 and a thrilling 1st-place ribs call on Day 2.  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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq  Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great rest of your BBQ week and, as always … #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  6. Jul 15

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 364: Sanj Kirubakaran; new Butcher Shoppe owners

    We've seen countless top-notch competition BBQ teams leave the sport over the last several years, but on Episode 364 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast we tell you about one who's coming back after an extended break. Sanj Kirubakaran of Thump and Strum BBQ blazed to four Grand Championships and five RGCs from 2013-19 and, after feeling burned out, Sanj took time away. Now he is back with a renewed enthusiasm. We get the details from Sanj with his thoughts on the state of today's comp world. We also welcome the new owners of long-time show supporter The Butcher Shoppe in Pensacola, Stelio and Cristen Peterson. We talk to them about their culinary background, including a Greek catering business, and how they view the competition world fitting into The Butcher Shoppe. Good news - the great A9s are not going anywhere.  Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their cooking adventures and discuss a few sports topics.   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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great week!  #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  7. Jul 8

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 363: Big Juicy BBQ; Steven Raichlen encore

    Episode 363 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ podcast takes us to Las Vegas where we go "Under the Radar" with the up-and-coming competition team Big Juicy BBQ. Thomas and Michelle Bolling have found a passion for open-fire cooking and, less than two years after their first contest, they've been hitting their marks and taking consistent top-10 walks.  With a scheduling conflict leaving an open segment, we have an encore presentation of one of our top guests of 2025. Steven Raichlen, a BBQ Hall of Famer who's a renowned award-winning author and television host, was one Episode 303 as his new book "Project Griddle" was making its debut.   Meanwhile, co-hosts Lyndal and Steve review their July 4th weekend cooking adventures and discuss a few sports topics as we head into mid-summer.   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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great week!  #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

  8. Jul 1

    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 362: Bald Beauties BBQ; Grill Guys of Missouri

    We're always looking for up-and-coming BBQ teams and this week on our "Under the Radar" segment we go to Kansas City. Episode 362 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast tells the story of Bald Beauties BBQ. Teammates Michael Bridges and Brian Studdard are making big strides on the circuit while also representing one of Kansas City's oldest BBQ restaurants, Sneads. Bridges does the comp cooking while also helping with some flavor profiles for Sneads, where long-time restaurant owner Studdard leads the way.  It's also ticket for our monthly check-in with the Grill Guys of Missouri, who have plenty of hot deals for backyard grillers to check out at their Republic, Mo., location. Co-hosts Lyndal and Steve preview what's ahead on their cooking schedule on the 4th of July weekend while also discussing some sports headlines.   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 Clark Crew BBQ #clarkcrewbbq  Meat Rushmore BBQ #meatrushmorebbq Lovely Jubbly BBQ #lovelyjubblybbq  Mister Brisket #thighlife Have a great 4th of July weekend! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm

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Two regular guys talking to the biggest names in BBQ. Tips, techniques, recipes. We even cook against some of the best in the business in KCBS and SCA on occasion.

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  • Creator
    Steve Koehler and Lyndal Scranton
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rights to this show owned by Tailgate Communications
  • Show Website
    Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast

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