About this episode
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 full of delicious Memphis barbecue on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast. 0:00 - Start 0:30 - Getting Ready For MIM 1:15 - This Year's Honored Country - South Korea 2:40 - 2nd Year As CEO 5:15 - Positive Take-Aways From 2024 8:15 - The Judging Class Changed Everything 11:20 - Adding The Steak & Junior's Contests 16:40 - Barbecue Alley 18:15 - Growing SEA Side Of Competition 20:00 - Will There Be A Dessert Category? 25:10 - Importance Of Local Community To Contest 26:30 - Barbecue Hall Of Fame In Memphis? 30:50 - Memphis In May Marathon & Events Join our online BBQ community "Shootin' the Que" on Facebook. Talking all things BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/groups/shootinthequeheathriles/ Follow Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/ Heath Riles BBQ Products: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/all Merch: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/collections/merchandise More Heath Riles BBQ Recipe Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@HeathRilesBBQ/videos Printable recipes at 'Shootin' The Que' recipe blog: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com/blogs/favorite-recipes Heath Riles, pitmaster • 75x BBQ Grand Champion, • 2022 & 2024 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • Award-Winning Rubs, Sauces, Marinades, and Injections