Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

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Must Have Foods and Drinks For The Big Game Jan 27, 2026

Show notes

Can you guess what the most popular Super Bowl food for Mississippi is according to Newsweek? Well, if you actually live in the state you'll agree that it is 100% wrong! Heath and Candace talk about the super miss as well as what dishes really ARE the most popular in the Magnolia state for the big game. They also discuss which libations they'll be sipping on all on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

1:25 - Food For The Big Game

4:25 - Fan Of The Game Or Commercials?

14:30 - Prep, Protein & Mistakes

19:20 - Smoked Chicken Queso & Cheeseburger Sliders

24:00 - Super Bowl Drinks

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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

#football #podcast #food #recipes #mistakes #tipsandtricks #thebiggame #cocktails

Mike Starr - Blazing Star BBQ: Memphis in May News, Bourbon, & Live Fire Cooking Jan 20, 2026

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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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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

#podcast #food #blazingstar #barbecue #memphisinmay #mim #competition #breakingnews #livefire #bourbon #best #seasonings #sauces #rubs #whatsnext

When Pigs Fly Event with Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers Jan 13, 2026

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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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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

#podcast #food #smokinbrothers #whenpigsfly #event #barbecue #happynewyear #2026 #firstresponders #charity #memphisinmay #gatewaydrums #heathriles #heathrilesbbq

The 2025 Recap Episode Dec 16, 2025

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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

#podcast #recap #2025 #newyear #bbq #hunting #heinz57 #primerib #recipe #family

Christmas Food & Traditions Dec 09, 2025

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Today's episode drops on Heath's birthday and there is a lot to discuss! One of the biggest topics is holiday foods and Heath dives into his recent Holiday Pork Loin video giving some helpful advice to those cooking on a budget this season. For those looking to splurge, the Beef Tenderloin and Prime Rib are also on the menu, complete with discount code HEATH15 if you want to shop through Market House. Lastly, Heath and Candace talk about Christmas traditions and how their daughter helps to make the season a little more magical on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

1:35 - Holiday Pork Loin

7:30 - Dedicant Southern Holiday Foods

14:15 - Beef Tenderloin/Prime Rib

24:00 - Cooking Time & Thawed Meat

28:25 - When Does Christmas Season Start?

33:40 - Typical Christmas Meal

38:00 - Family And The Holidays

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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

#podcast #traditions #christmas #porkloin #cooking #primerib #family #southern #casserole

Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted Dec 02, 2025

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With multiple restaurants in Missouri and appearances on some of tv's biggest BBQ cooking shows, Brad Leighninger has been around. Find out his thoughts on what the world of competition bbq looks like in 2025, which celebrity chefs are some of his favorite to work with, and how he was able to take is massive success in bbq competitions to the brick and mortar world of restaurants in today's episode of Shootin' The Que!

0:00 - Start

0:12 - Meet Brad Leighninger

5:30 - Traveling With Competition Meat

8:04 - Getting Into BBQ

11:20 - The Big 4 Contests

16:14 - Opening Gettin' Basted Restaurant

23:23 - Best Celeb Chef To Work With

31:45 - Thing That Should Be Changed In Competition

42:35 - What Are You Cooking?

50:55 - Naming Today's Top Tier Cooks

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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

#gettingbasted #food #competition #best #celebrity #contest #podcast #heathriles #restaurant #shootintheque

Disney BBQ, Pitmaster Dinner & Black Friday Deals Nov 25, 2025

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Is Disney's BBQ any good? Where is one of the best sandwiches Heath has ever eaten? There was a lot of travel behind the scenes this week at the Shootin' The Que Podcast. Candace headed to Florida to the happiest place on earth and gives her honest review of their barbecue offering. Heath headed north to Cape Girardeau of the Dinner With A Pitmaster event and discovered a most stop sandwich shop that you can't miss. Hear all about it and the upcoming Black Friday deals on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:36 - Candace's Trip To Disney

9:30 - Dinner With A Pitmaster

11:50 - The Relish Sandwich Bar

18:24 - B.E. Scott's Whole Hog

23:23 - Overall Thoughts On Cape Girardeau Event

25:00 - Rolling Into Thanksgiving

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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

#podcast #bbq #disney #pitmaster #sandwich #relishsandwichshop #capegirardeau #thanksgiving #blackfriday #deals #shootintheq #heathriles

Mortgages and BBQ: Chris Padley's Journey Nov 18, 2025

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In this episode of Shooting the Q, Heath Riles BBQ interviews Chris Padley from Jenks BBQ. Chris shares his journey from a mortgage sales manager to a BBQ content creator, discussing how he balances his full-time job with his passion for cooking and social media. He reflects on his learning process, favorite recipes, and the unexpected success of certain videos. The conversation also touches on unique holiday cooking traditions, dining preferences, and future plans for his BBQ brand.

0:00 - Introduction to Chris Padley and Jenks BBQ

2:00 - Chris's Journey into BBQ and Social Media

5:51 - Balancing a Full-Time Job with BBQ Content Creation

9:54 - Learning and Evolving in the BBQ Space

13:32 - Favorite Recipes and Viral Hits

17:33 - Inspiration and Planning for BBQ Videos

21:43 - Unique Holiday Cooking Traditions

25:28 - Dining Preferences and BBQ Restaurant Experiences

29:45 - Future Plans and Exciting Recipes Ahead

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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

#BBQ #JenksBBQ #ChrisPadley #socialmedia #cooking #recipes #contentcreation #viralrecipes #holidaycooking #BBQrestaurants #podcast

Open Fire Meat Up Recap and New Memphis In May Category Nov 11, 2025

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It was a big weekend in Texas as Heath and Candace attended the Open Fire Meat Up. Teams from all across the world competed for the top prize and they cooked EVERYTHING, from alligator and moose, to enchilada ribs and suckling pigs. What were Heath's favorite dishes? Who took home the big prize? And what will be the new event at Memphis In May in 2026? Find out in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:30 - One Of The Best Events Ever

3:30 - Judging Finals & Different Countries

11:50 - Other Dishes At Life Fire

14:28 - From Pit To Profit Panel

18:45 - Big Announcement About MIM

20:00 - Impressive Kids Competition

24:50 - Pitmaster Dinner

26:29 - It's True, We Got Robbed

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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

#podcast #texas #livefire #competition #new #international #best #judging #heathriles #bbq

Turkey Traditions & Biggest Thanksgiving Mistakes Nov 04, 2025

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When should you take out your frozen turkey? Does brining really make that much of a difference? What is the most underrated Thanksgiving product? We are only a couple of weeks away from one of the biggest cooking days of the year and Heath and Candace jump into some of the biggest turkey day blunders and traditions on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

0:00 - Start

0:30 - Turkey Time

7:00 - True Dressing Recipe

11:30 - Holiday Tradition

14:00 - Different Turkey Recipes

18:00 - Underrated Thanksgiving Products

20:00 - How To Brine A Turkey

29:45 - Biggest Turkey Mistakes

35:45 - Wildest Turkey Recipes

39:10 - How Has Thanksgiving Changed?

44:00 - Thanksgiving Dessert

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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

#podcast #thanksgiving #recipes #howtobrine #turkeyrecipes #turkeymistakes #dessert #family #traditions #cooking #deepfriedturkey