Breaking News about Memphis In May and SmokeSlam starts of the Shootin' The Que podcast today. Heath is joined by special guest Mike Starr of Blazing Star BBQ to talk about what went down and how it changes up Memphis in May this year. They also jump into one of their favorite topics: bourbon. There's a lot to digest in today's episode, so stick around!

0:00 - Start

0:35 - Mike Starr's Story

4:40 - Breaking MIM News

10:10 - Let's Be Honest About SmokeSlam

18:10 - Life Fire Has Grown In Popularity

30:35 - Talking Bourbon: The Good, The Bad, The Overrated

46:40 - Mike Starr's BBQ Business

56:30 - What's Next For Blazing Star BBQ?

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

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How would you like the chance to visit the Heath Riles tent at Memphis In May this year? That's part of the amazing grand prize being given away at this year's When Pigs Fly event in Cape Girardeau, Missouri! Heath and Candace get all of the details from Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers about which first responder teams are cooking with some of the biggest names in barbecue, to all of the food samplings and life music the day of the event. You definitely don't want to miss out on this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:10 - Happy New Year!

2:30 - Ryan Eftink Of Smokin' Brothers

6:25 - Year 6 Of When Pigs Fly

8:40 - Revealing This Years Coach/Team Pairings

17:20 - The Week Leading Up To The Event

23:10 - Acquiring Gateway Drum

30:00 - What's Next For Smokin' Brothers

34:30 - How To Buy Tickets To When Pigs Fly

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• 81x BBQ Grand Champion,

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• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

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This has been an amazing year for Heath Riles BBQ. Heath and Candace recap some of their biggest moments, tackle the biggest questions about cooking your holiday prime rib, and discuss the importance of always having Heinz 57 in your fridge in this episode of Shootin' The Que. We hope you have an amazing New Year and we will see you again in 2026!

0:00 - Start

1:15 - Heath's Annual Texas Hunting Trip

8:15 - Memorable Moments From The Trip

18:25 - Holiday Prime Rib

30:30 - What A Year, 2025 Recap

35:00 - Heath Needs Your Help

40:15 - Favorite Travel Moments

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Heath Riles, pitmaster

• 81x BBQ Grand Champion,

• 2022, 2024 & 2025 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

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