73 episodes
The Barbeque Life The Barbeque Life
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4.8 • 12 Ratings
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Do you obsess over barbeque? Or maybe you're just getting started and want to learn more? Light up the pit and join Kurt Mueller, lifelong barbeque fanatic and competitor on the pro circuit as he has the most passionate people in barbeque, from Pitmasters to Restaurant Owners, join him on the show sharing their barbeque journey, and their unique tips, tricks, timelines and techniques that will make sure your barbeque gets better every time you fire up that grill or pit!
Welcome to The Barbeque Life...
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Failing Miserably, Trying New Things, and Coming Out on Top w/ Kurt Mueller of Ironhead Barbeque
We’re flipping the script on today’s episode! Kurt has his friend and Pitmaster of Blinky’s Offset BBQ, Matt Osman, on The Barbeque Life to interview Kurt about his journey to getting a GC at the Famous Dave’s BBQ World Food Championship, flying to Billings, Montana and his experience cooking on borrowed grills, cooking lamb for the first time, getting DAL and placing terribly in People’s Choice at his first Famous Dave’s pilot competition, the EAT method, and tips on what to do and what to avoid, and more!
“A true pit master, in my opinion is someone that can cook on any cooker you put in front of that person. Period. End of story.”
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ironheadbarbeque
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironheadbbq/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ironheadbbq
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ironheadbbq
Merch: https://www.ironheadbbq.com/
Email: kurt@ironheadbbq.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ironheadbarbeque
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Making a Local and Worldwide Impact with Charcoal w/ Janet Silverman of The Good Charcoal
Kurt talks with Janet Silverman, Chief Impact Officer of The Good Charcoal about how they got started in 2020, the impact they made to communities during Covid and beyond with their give back program, the unique type of wood they use from Namibia forests, expanding into new markets and coming out with new products, how you can help out with volunteering, and more!
“Not only am I just handing out food, but sometimes I’m just an ear for people to talk to.”
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodcharcoal/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGoodCharcoal
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegoodcharcoal
Website: https://www.thegoodcharcoal.com/
Email: Hello@thegoodcharcoal.com
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thegoodcharcoal
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From Taking Time Off to Grand Champion Status w/ Chad Urbonovic of QueFellas BBQ
Kurt talks with Chad Urbonovic with QueFellas BBQ out of Lapeer, MI about a recent contest at Famous Dave’s, competing using the EAT method, starting his BBQ journey, taking a class, missing a turn in box, taking a class again and gaining momentum, learning new things and getting out of his comfort zone, what the set up for the wild card looks like, his experience with the wing category in People’s Choice, some words of wisdom and more!
“You give anyone free cheesecake, they’re gonna say it’s great.”
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quefellasbbqcompetition/
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Making BBQ A Necessity and Not Looking Back w/ Bert McClain of PB&J’s BBQ
Kurt talks with Bert McClain, Pitmaster and Owner of PB&J’s BBQ out of Jackson, MI about the difference between competition BBQ and catering, his mindset when he decided to go all in with catering, the importance of knowing your endgame, the qualities it takes to do well in the BBQ business, how he balances being the sole owner and operator of his business, how he came up with the name PB&J’s, how he connects with other businesses for partnerships, where he got the inspiration to have a creative menu, his 4 year plan, process of booking his gigs, words of wisdom, and more!
“Food truck wise, you’re never gonna be 100% ready…jump in.”
Follow and connect with Bert McClain and PB&J’s BBQ below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PBJSBBQofMICHIGAN
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pbj_bbq/
Website: https://pbjsbbqco.com/
Monday Morning Food Truck Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/monday-morning-food-truck
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Turning Passion of BBQ into a Profitable and Sustainable Business w/ Matt Osman of Blinky’s Offset BBQ
Kurt talks with Matt Osman, CEO and Pitmaster of Blinky’s Offset BBQ out of Bellevue, TN about how he has turned his focus from competition BBQ to an actual BBQ business, the lessons he’s learned, running a soft launch, letting professionals take care of their craft in a business, not budging on price, setting a menu, a teaser for marketing and social media, and so much more!
“There’s no Easy-Bake-BBQ. Not if it’s any good.”
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Facebook: www.facebook.com/BlinkysoffsetBBQ/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/blinkysoffsetbbq__/
The Barbeque Life is Powered by Hound Hogs BBQ Supply!
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Finding Family and Mentorship in BBQ w/ Nick Owensby of Sailor Nick's BBQ
Kurt talks with Nick Owensby, Pitmaster and Owner of Sailor Nick’s BBQ out of Wadsworth, OH about being new to the competition scene after smoking BBQ for about 5 years, team name coming from him being in the Navy, what types of smokers he’s had, jumping in feet first to BBQ, why so many people come to GA to compete, his thoughts on growing the BBQ community, and more!
“This is the first time since I left the Navy that I felt like I belonged to something again.”
Follow and connect with Sailor Nick’s BBQ and his sponsor at the links below!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086255329390
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailor_nicks_bbq/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sailornicksbbq
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sailor_nick_bbq
Go Big, Go BBQ: https://www.gobigorgobbq.com/
The Barbeque Life is Powered by Hound Hogs BBQ Supply!
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Customer Reviews
Awesome Show!!
Kurt brings pitmasters to the show that will help the beginner all the way to the pro. I have been cooking since 2017 and still pick up ideas and little things that can help me improve just by listening to the show while work. It’s a must listen show!!
Great show!!!!
Love the show and the guests! If you love bbq and your not listen to this show I don’t no what your doing with your life!
BBQ 4 Newbees Review
BBQ for Newbees has been a fantastic show for all Bbq enthusiasts and competitors alike. The show delves into the inner workings of how it’s like and what it takes to compete, how to start competing in Bbq competitions, and how to increase your skill level, interviewing some of the best and brightest in the competition world of BBQ. Kurt has been a fantastic resource for the BBQ and backyard cooking community. Five stars here!