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!
0:00 - Start
0:27 - Getting Started In BBQ
4:03 - Couldn't Shake The Itch
7:10 - Needed A Good Partner
9:20 - Trying To Get The Finish Right
10:48 - Name Change
13:35 - Barbecue Mentors
19:20 - Sometimes It Works Out
22:08 - Strongest Category
26:00 - Timing VS Tenderness
31:20 - Worst Category
38:00 - Tricks To Competition Brisket
42:00 - Competition Trailers
46:00 - Farthest Travelend
51:30 - Advice For Newcomers
56:00 - Learning To Let Go
59:00 - Doing Well
01:04:00 - Finding Mad Dog Online
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