Jul 15, 2026
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...
Jul 8, 2026
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...
Jul 1, 2026
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...
Jun 24, 2026
There’s no question that team participation in BBQ competitions has been trending downward in recent years. There are no magical solutions as various factor come into play, with economics probably No. 1. On Episode 361 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we take a stab at examining - from a contest organizer’s point...
Jun 17, 2026
Episode 360 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast takes us to northeast Arkansas for a visit with one of the USA’s most-respected, across-the-board pit masters. John Lindsey spent time on the KCBS circuit as All Q’ued Up BBQ before becoming a champion on the Steak Cookout Association for several years. He’s opened a...