Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

Today's podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the most recent recipes to come off of the grill, from Teriyaki Ribs to Heath's delicious (and affordable) Poor Man Burnt Ends. Heath and Candace take a look at Yelp's list of the 10 Top Cities for Barbecue (do they agree with where Memphis falls on the list?), and answer a variety of listener questions from the best starter offset smoker to is prime brisket really worth it in today'...

Don't call yourself a cook if you can't make... what? Heath and Candace are joined today by the "Cooker of Deliciousness", Matt Ramsey, and they get candid about the differences between being a chef and a cook, discuss being polar opposites on the subject of mayonnaise, and being bold enough to take a chance on yourself in today's episode of Shootin' The Que!

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0:45 - Cooker Of Deliciousness

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In today's podcast, Cheri Renee shares her journey from being a second-grade teacher to becoming a successful food blogger and cookbook author. Hear her advice for new grilling enthusiasts and insights into her upcoming projects, including a new cookbook focused on camping recipes on today's episode of Shootin' The Que!

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0:10 - From Teacher to Food Blogger

2:43 - The Journey of Outdoor Cooking

5:53 - The Evo...

Have you ever wanted to know some of the BEST (and worst) places to eat in Mississippi or around the Memphis area? Big Tae Eats joins Heath and Candace today and they discuss some of their favorite restaurants, can't miss BBQ joints, and even a few places that just aren't as good as the hype in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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1:40 - Home Town Food

3:50 - Burgers or Sandwiches?

7:55 - Fi...

Kansas City barbecue gets some love today on the Shootin' The Que podcast as guest Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ stops by to hang with Heath and Candace. He talks about some of his favorite places to grab a bite, his time on television and him creating is own cooking classes, and gets into a deep conversation about the differences between being a competition cook and an influencer in today's episode of the Shootin'...

She is known as the "Winningest Woman In BBQ" and for good reason. From breeding her own hogs, to stepping up to support the next generation of cooks with the World Junior BBQ League and being a judge on the Netflix series "BBQ Showdown", Heath and Candace cover her whole career in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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0:20 - Melissa Cookston

2:10 - Getting Started In BBQ

3:20 - The Restaurant

7:30 - Life Aft...

Meathead joins the show today and takes Heath and Candace on the wild journey of his life. From being a teenager and hanging with the legendary first astronauts in space to receiving the very first Master's Degree in Art in Technology, he discusses how all that lead to his newest book "The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling and Outdoor Cooking" in today's episode of the...

Nurse turned food influencer Dakota, better known as "The APizza Guy" joins the show today! From learning to never call a cheesesteak a "Philly cheesesteak" when visiting Philadelphia to getting refused service at a restaurant over his honest reviews, he tells it all in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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0:14 - Dakota "The APizza Guy"

1:15 - Pizza Reviews In Boston

2:15 - First Review Back In Oxford

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From Ole Miss to ReMax to Survivor, Quintavius Burdette has some stories to tell! Hear all about his thoughts of being in the SEC and the NIL, what made him pivot from accounting to being one of the top realtors in the country, and his impressive turn in Survivor 46 in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que Podcast.

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0:55 - "Q" Burdette

5:35 - Why Accounting As A Major?

10:05 - Tell Us About The Walk Of Champions

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What is it like to achieve a lifelong dream? This week Heath and Candace recap the incredible Grand Champion win at the 2025 World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. They discuss the new additions to the team, the popular new addition of the Heath Riles sample tent, and the exact recipe he used to create the best ribs in the world in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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0:40 - Memphis In May W...

You might know Steve Smith from BBQ Pitmaster, and today you will hear all about his unconventional path to the show, the barbecue mentors that helped him along the way and the advice he has for newcomers looking to get into the competition barbecue game on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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0:27 - Getting Started In BBQ

4:03 - Couldn't Shake The Itch

7:10 - Needed A Good Partner

9:20 - Trying ...

It's Memphis In May week and Heath and Candace got the chance to sit down with VP Kevin Grothe to discuss what we can expect over the next couple of days! From exciting new events like the SCA and Junior's competitions to all the opportunities to eat great barbecue and meet your favorite pitmasters, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is bigger than ever. Hear all about it on today's episode of the Shootin&#...

This year Heath and the team took both 1st place in Ribs and the overall MBN Grand Champion at this year's Southaven Springfest. The behind the scenes video is out now, but today Heath and Candace dive deeper into the contest. They discuss the exact recipe he used, all the road blocks leading up to the contest, and the judging mishap that kept them on their toes in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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Cary Chasteen started this competition season with a 180 and hasn't slowed down since! He talks about judging at the Pig Jig, the future of one day events & his life as a tournament poker player in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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0:45 - Getting Started In BBQ

3:24 - Good 2025 Season

7:00 - Kicking Season Off With 180

10:00 - Judging The Pig Jig

14:00 - Eating With Your Eyes First

17:00 - New One Day E...

The World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest is almost here and CEO Mack Weaver is here to tell you all about the exciting new changes to the contest: from the success of the new trainee judging experience, to the brand new SCA and Junior's competitions, this year will be even bigger and better! Don't know a team? No problem! Hear about the special deal on tickets that will make sure you leave the contest with a belly fu...

It's April and that means it's time to get prepped for competition barbecue season. First stop, the Southaven Springfest! This is the competition that helps Heath and the team get ready for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, so what exactly do they do to get ready? Heath and Candace talk about their past cooks, some of the biggest obstacles, and what the story is behind the famous Springfest/Memphis In May superstitio...

Easter is just around the corner and Bobby T is back in the studio sharing some of his favorite traditional Italian holiday dishes, the trick to getting an all natural coloring on your Easter Eggs, and how his Lebanese heritage influences his recipes in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

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1:00 - How Bobby T Got Started

4:38 - Homemade VS Pre-Packaged

7:30 - Pizza In A Cast Iron Skillet

10:00 - T...

Heath and Candace are back with a brand new episode... AND a brand new podcast studio! Plus, hear all about Heath's trip to Texas for the Ace Hardware Trade Show where he talks about some of the new barbecue trends that will be coming your way.  He also stopped by to see our friends at Royal Oak and has the inside scoop on their brand new product that will be a grilling game changer.  Don't miss this episode of the Shootin' The Que...