About this episode
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 Shootin' The Que podcast. 0:00 - Start 1:07 - AmazingRibs.com 4:10 - Getting The Meathead Name 6:20 - Early Grilling Years 9:40 - Journalism School 14:45 - First Master's Degree 18:25 - Biggest Changes In BBQ 26:25 - Book The Meathead Method 36:30 - What Is BBQ? 45:20 - Aquarium Pit 49:35 - Future Plans 56:50 - Can't Compete In Products 59:50 - The Types Of Cooking Heat 01:07:20 - How To Find His Book 01:10:20 - Finding Meathead Online 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 Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links where we may earn a small commission if you use them. This is no additional cost to you 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 #heathrilesbbq #pitmasterheathriles #heathrilesbbqproducts #food #foodie #grilling #bbq #barbecue #recipes #simplerecipes #easyrecipes #howto #meat #fun #podcast #podcasts #video #videocast #podcastclips #podcastshow #broadcast #streaming #subscribe #trending #pitmaster #pitmasters #ribman #cook #grill #ribs #recipe #cookbook #technology