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The Barbeque Life

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...

Overcoming Life's Struggles to Finding Purpose and Creativity With BBQ w/ Jason Hernandez of Big J's So Cal BBQ

25 mins; January 11, 2024

On A Mission to Help Animal Shelters Through BBQ w/ Josh Hall of ResQue Rubs

27 mins; December 28, 2023

Making BBQ a Side Hustle with a Full-Time Job w/ Conner & Kris of Hooked on Que

28 mins; December 14, 2023

He Sold EVERYTHING to Go ALL IN on BBQ w/ Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ

32 mins; November 30, 2023

Quitting His Corporate Job and Committing to the BBQ Lifestyle w/ Kenny Bottoms of Pig Feather's Farm

28 mins; November 16, 2023

Starting Small and Making Friends w/ Mike Robertson (BBQ Mike)

20 mins; November 02, 2023

Why You NEED to Brand Yourself Even If You're Just Starting Out w/ Greg Bleich of Bay Bridge BBQ

32 mins; October 19, 2023

Listen to THIS If You Want to GROW Your BBQ Business

27 mins; October 05, 2023

Failing Miserably, Trying New Things, and Coming Out on Top w/ Kurt Mueller of Ironhead Barbeque

38 mins; August 17, 2023

Making a Local and Worldwide Impact with Charcoal w/ Janet Silverman of The Good Charcoal

21 mins; August 10, 2023

From Taking Time Off to Grand Champion Status w/ Chad Urbonovic of QueFellas BBQ

28 mins; August 03, 2023

Making BBQ A Necessity and Not Looking Back w/ Bert McClain of PB&J’s BBQ

40 mins; July 27, 2023

Turning Passion of BBQ into a Profitable and Sustainable Business w/ Matt Osman of Blinky’s Offset BBQ

33 mins; July 20, 2023

Finding Family and Mentorship in BBQ w/ Nick Owensby of Sailor Nick's BBQ

39 mins; July 13, 2023

Continuing a Multi-Legacy BBQ Business w/ Jake Fincher of Fincher's Barbecue

23 mins; July 06, 2023

How Hard Work and Doing Something You Love Pays Off w/ Big Perm of Zilla's Pit BBQ

32 mins; June 29, 2023

Dedicating Yourself to Learning and Having a Beginner's Mindset w/ Logan Chesnut of Small Batch Barbecue

32 mins; June 22, 2023

Seeing BBQ Competitions from All Perspectives w/ Jason Hardee of Elite BBQ Smokers

37 mins; June 15, 2023

Budgeting, Getting Crafty and Going All In w/ Erik Mengel of Trash Panda BBQ

33 mins; June 08, 2023

Part 5 of 6: KCBS Judge Seating Program Series w/ George DeMartz of Twisted Pear BBQ

31 mins; June 01, 2023

Part 4 of 6: KCBS Judge Seating Program Series w/ Mark Gantt, KCBS Master Judge

28 mins; May 25, 2023

Part 3 of 6: KCBS Judge Seating Program Series w/ Ercole Chila of Uncle Pigs Barbeque Pit

29 mins; May 18, 2023

Part 2 of 6: KCBS Judge Seating Program Series w/ Mark Gibbs of Checkered Flag 500

40 mins; May 11, 2023

Part 1 of 6: KCBS Judge Seating Program Series w/ Chiles Cridlin of Wolf’s Revenge BBQ

38 mins; May 04, 2023

Creating a Fun and Welcoming BBQ Competition Environment at Festivals w/ Megan Willier of the Rose Festival BBQ Competition

33 mins; April 27, 2023

Breaking Down the Cook One Piece of Meat at a Time w/ Waylon Weatherford of ZIPS BBQ

28 mins; April 20, 2023

Never Giving Up on the Sport of BBQ w/ Ryan King of Kings BBQ

30 mins; April 13, 2023

The Importance of Local BBQ Competitions and Getting Started w/ Scott Parr of Cool Hand Que and GBC President

39 mins; April 06, 2023

Building a BBQ Brand Bigger Than Yourself w/ Stephen Franklin of DAS BBQ

48 mins; March 30, 2023

Carrying on a BBQ Sauce Legacy w/ Roland Neal & Joshua DeBose of Mrs. Griffin’s BBQ Sauce

31 mins; March 23, 2023

Fueling His Passion and Competitive Spirit through Competition BBQ w/ Steven Parris of Brother In Law BBQ Team

38 mins; March 16, 2023

Starting from a Concession Stand to Building a BBQ Business w/ Paul Buob of Smoking Ghost BBQ

35 mins; March 09, 2023

Building a Butcher Shop From Scratch w/ Bobby Gay of Sweet Meat Butcher Shop

32 mins; March 02, 2023

From Sunday Fundays to First Place Calls w/ Brant Champoux of Second Hand Smoke Iowa

32 mins; February 23, 2023

BBQing in Different Countries and Continents w/ For the Love of Q BBQ Team

28 mins; February 16, 2023

Leaving the Comfortable Insurance Life and Starting a BBQ Business w/ Ryan Lane of Lane's BBQ

31 mins; February 09, 2023

How to Grow Your Following and Get Sponsored w/ Hound Hogs BBQ Supply

35 mins; February 02, 2023

Try New Things and Be Unique with Your Cooks + Smoked Desserts, w/ Sammy Ever of 702 in the Kitchen

38 mins; January 26, 2023

Building Brotherhood One Cook at a Time w/ Justin "Juice" Turner & AJ Johnson of NorAla

31 mins; January 19, 2023

Starting Small, Having Fun, and Learning a Lot w/ Michael Underwood of 931 BBQ

28 mins; January 12, 2023

Growing the Sport of Competition BBQ w/ Dustin Rudd of Blue Collar BBQ

32 mins; January 05, 2023

Make Small Tweaks to Stand Out with Your BBQ w/ Dustin Davis of Que N Da 662

38 mins; December 29, 2022

Finding Purpose & Changing Lives Through BBQ w/ Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction

32 mins; December 22, 2022

Having Fun and Leaving a BBQ Legacy w/ Matt Osman of Blinky's Offset BBQ

35 mins; December 15, 2022

Dominating the BBQ Business with Family w/ Sawyer Williamson of Williamson Bros BBQ

27 mins; December 08, 2022

Putting Passion and Love Into Your Cooking w/ The Smokin' Texan

34 mins; December 01, 2022

Letting the Grand Championships Speak for Themselves w/ Rub Bagby of Swamp Boys BBQ

36 mins; November 17, 2022

Turning the Impossible Possible w/ Brent Broaddus of Slapulator BBQ

39 mins; November 10, 2022

Being Obsessed & Learning More About BBQ w/ Robert Vanderipe of Smoke Me Silly

32 mins; November 03, 2022

Denim Fest and Creating A Better Future for Competition BBQ w/ Gary Lamb of Revival Events Group

48 mins; October 24, 2022

Being the Hardest Worker in BBQ w/ Phil Breeden of LC BBQ

37 mins; October 20, 2022

The New Landscape of BBQ w/ Paul Keltner of Rooters-N-Tooters

35 mins; October 13, 2022

Building Your BBQ Skills w/ Daniel Patrick of Pop's Smoke on the Hill

20 mins; October 06, 2022

Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone w/ Rob and Amy of Rum Runners BBQ

25 mins; September 29, 2022

Money, Business, and BBQ w/ Kevin Ward of Four41 South BBQ

29 mins; September 22, 2022

For the Love of BBQ w/ Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted

37 mins; September 15, 2022

Quitting the Job and Going All In on BBQ w/ Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ

30 mins; September 09, 2022

Exploring the Different Avenues of BBQ w/ Sunny Moody

30 mins; September 01, 2022

Stickin' with What You Know w/ Randy McKnight

37 mins; August 25, 2022

Competing with a Winner's Mindset w/ Kolby Bowers

28 mins; August 18, 2022

Teaching the Next Generation of BBQ-ers with Tom Tilley

31 mins; August 11, 2022

From Janky Legs to Grand Champions with Jordan Kirkpatrick

30 mins; August 04, 2022

Learning BBQ the Hard Way with Alex Baker

28 mins; July 28, 2022

Finding Friendships and Focus in the Sport of BBQ with Kenny O'Shields

31 mins; July 23, 2022

Diving into Competition BBQ Headfirst with Tyler Price

28 mins; July 14, 2022

Getting Humbled in BBQ and Asking for Help with Kenny Dobbs

25 mins; July 08, 2022

Having Fun and Hanging Out in Backyard BBQ with Anthony Jones

32 mins; June 23, 2022

Behind the Scenes of a BBQ Newbie's Success with Derek Johnson

24 mins; June 16, 2022

The Best Part about BBQ with Randall Bowman

30 mins; June 09, 2022

Juggling Family, Careers and BBQ with Mark Wetherell

30 mins; June 02, 2022

Competing Against the Best with Cary Chasteen

21 mins; May 26, 2022

Newbie Lessons from the First KCBS Competition

14 mins; May 19, 2022

The Power of Relationships in BBQ with Jonathan Sands

30 mins; May 12, 2022

Prep and Process Tips for A Whole Hog Feast

12 mins; April 23, 2022

Facing Adversity in Competition BBQ

11 mins; April 14, 2022

The Little Things That Make a Big Difference with Wes Garrett

31 mins; April 07, 2022

How to Turn Newbie Mistakes into Learning Lessons with Bill and Andrea Heyen

24 mins; March 31, 2022

Why Sticking with Your BBQ Strengths is Your Best Bet with Lee Hickel

29 mins; March 24, 2022

Fitting Cooking in Your Schedule + Easy Rubs and Sauces with Bobby Gay

26 mins; March 17, 2022

How to Find Your Groove with Robby Royal from Rescue Smokers

17 mins; March 10, 2022

Welcome to BBQ 4 Newbies

19 mins; March 02, 2022

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