May The Smoke Be With You BBQ Podcast

Joe Leavitt
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Behind the smoke with BBQ and culinary Jedi. BBQ is more than just a type of food...it's a lifestyle. Each week we will talk to the best in the world of BBQ and culinary as they share their love, passion and story of why they do what they do.

  1. 08/29/2024

    LIVE from Memphis in May - Lil Gringa Youngest Podcast Guest Yet!

    What Raelyn Barker lacks in size and age she makes up with experience and the abilty to name drop without even knowing she it. While driving isn't even on the horizon for this youngster she is making a name for herself having won Master Chef Juniors Home For The Holidays competition as well as taking home hardware at the The Royale and Houston Rodeo competitions. We caught up with Rae at Memphis in May the day before she was set to compete in the World Junior BBQ Championships at SmokeSlam. Keep an eye on this one...she is cooking up some amazing food and will be around for years to come! Follow her on Instagram Follow her on Facebook Follow her on YouTube

    17 min

  2. 08/27/2024

    Talking BBQ with Captain Ron - Big Green Egg OG (I wish audio was better)

    Ron Dimpflmaier is a BBQ legend. As one of the original members of the Big Green Egg team, Captain Ron, knows his way around the smoke. We sat down with Ron at Memphis In May where he was representing Fogo Charcoal. We talked about how he got started, what he love about BBQ and how he can't believe he gets to do what he does! For some reason this audio isn't the best...push through it because Ron is a great interview. Follow Ron: Instagram Facebook YouTube

    39 min

  3. 08/23/2024

    Live From Smoke Slam with Jeremy Yoder

    Jeremy Yoder is a barbecue enthusiast from Kentucky who loves to spend time smoking meat and enjoying the rewards of a long cook. He graduated college in Lexington, KY in 2012 with a degree in Biochemistry and after stumbling upon the science of smoking meats his life was changed. He has become the MaD Scientist BBQ! His solcial meaid and YouTube content has become some of the best and most respected anywhere. We sat down with Jeremy at the inaugural Smoke Slam in Memphis Tennessee and talked about everything from how it all started, gorwing up and what is next for he and his wife Erica. Follow Jeremy: Instagram Facebook YouTube

    30 min

  4. 08/17/2024

    Solo Episode - Catching Up With Joe

    Thought it would be a great time to catch up and get everyone up to speed with all that has been happening. Summer has flown by and there were a ton of cool things that happened - lets chat about them!

    42 min

  5. 07/11/2024

    Live From SmokeSlam In Memphis - Melissa Cookston

    Its not every day you get to sit down with a BBQ Hall of Fame member but at the inagural SmokeSlam BBQ Festival in Memphis Tennessee we had that opportunity. Melissa is two time World Champion at Memphis in May and this year she found herself at the upstart competing event, SmokeSlam, where she was one of the faces of the event as well as the reason that the largest prize in youth BBQ was being given away that weekend too. We talked about her passion for BBQ, business and her founding of the World Junior BBQ League where she hopes to inspire the next generation of competition pitmasters. For more information on Melissa go to her website https://melissacookston.com/ A special thank you to our sponsor Tent Craft. If you need a tent for your business reach out to them. Mention May The Smoke Be With You and get 15 % off your custom tent order.

    36 min

  6. 07/04/2024

    PECOS Outdoors Founder Rick Scheen - Building A Brand

    Summary Rick Scheen, the owner of Pecos Tables, shares his journey of creating the best outdoor table on the market. The idea came to him when he was frustrated with not having a suitable table to clean fish. He sketched a design and spent three years and $15,000 developing it. The Pecos table is a portable working surface at the right height, solid, and can hold up to 3000 pounds. It has a unique locking leg mechanism and is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the barbecue world. In this conversation, Rick Scheen discusses the challenges and successes of building a business around high-quality, American-made outdoor tables. He talks about the unexpected demand from different customer segments and the importance of authenticity in marketing. Rick also shares his passion for supporting American workers and the difficulties of manufacturing in the United States. He emphasizes the intersection of faith and business in his life and the importance of having a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. Rick concludes by teasing upcoming product launches and expressing his gratitude for the support. Keyword Takeaways Creating a successful product requires identifying a pain point and providing a solution. The Pekus table is a portable working surface that is solid and can hold up to 3000 pounds. The unique locking leg mechanism and height make it popular among outdoor enthusiasts, especially in the barbecue world. The journey of building a product company requires hard work, dedication, and overcoming challenges. Building a business around high-quality, American-made products comes with challenges but also provides a sense of pride and authenticity. Understanding and catering to different customer segments can lead to unexpected demand and success. Supporting American workers and manufacturing in the United States is a personal and business priority for Rick Scheen. Faith plays a significant role in Rick's life and intersects with his business decisions and actions. Upcoming product launches are anticipated, and Rick is grateful for the support he has received.

    1h 3m

  7. 06/21/2024

    LIVE from Memphis in May - Tina Cannon

    You've seen her on Food Network and Netflix. She is an award winning pitmaster who lights up social media with her down to earth approach, her southern accent and her humor. She was at Memphis in May with Team Green cooking up a storm. She stopped by our Tent Craft tent and chatted with us about Memphis in May and what new projects she has coming up.

    26 min

  8. 06/20/2024

    LIVE from Memphis in May - Russell's BBQ

    We spent a couple days in Memphis attending Memphis in May and the inaugural SmokeSlam event. We started off our time talking to one our favorites John York and his Dad, Russell, from Russell's BBQ in Linesville PA. Last year they shocked the BBQ world when they won 1st place in Wings. They talk about coming back to defend and we here the story on how it all started and why they cook on a Primo.

    20 min
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Behind the smoke with BBQ and culinary Jedi. BBQ is more than just a type of food...it's a lifestyle. Each week we will talk to the best in the world of BBQ and culinary as they share their love, passion and story of why they do what they do.

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