Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

Heath and Candace recap an unforgettable week at Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest as Heath Riles BBQ becomes the first team in 42 years to win back to back Grand Championships. From ancillaries and demos to rib prep, finals judging, and another 1st Place Rib finish, they break down everything that went into one of the biggest weeks in team history.

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Heath Riles, pitmaster
• 82x BBQ Grand Champion
• '22, '24, '25, and '26 Memphis in May World Rib Champion
• 2025 & 2026 Memphis in May Grand Champion
• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

Memphis in May week is finally here, and Heath is heading back to defend his crown. In this episode, the team breaks down final prep, the full week schedule, rib cook strategy, ancillaries, and everything that goes into getting ready for the biggest stage in BBQ.

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Heath Riles, pitmaster
• 81x BBQ Grand Champion
• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion
• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion
• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

Heath and Candace are joined by live fire expert Al Frugoni and Memphis in May VP Kevin Grothe to break down everything heading into Memphis in May. With the event just a week out, they dive into final prep, behind-the-scenes planning, and the all-new Open Fire World Championship—what it is, why it’s a great fit, and what fans can expect from the experience this year.

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Heath Riles, pitmaster
• 81x BBQ Grand Champion
• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion
• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion
• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

This week on the podcast, we’re recapping Southaven Springfest, including Heath having to back out last-minute after getting sick and how tough it was to miss the weekend. We’ll also turn the page and look ahead to Memphis in May—what’s coming up, getting prepared, and what the next two weeks look like heading into one of the biggest events of the year.

Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com

Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Springfest 0:25
Top 5 BBQ Tools 10:20
Viewer Questions 16:36
Outro 28:53

Follow Heath Riles BBQ:
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Heath Riles, pitmaster
• 81x BBQ Grand Champion
• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion
• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion
• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

On this week’s podcast, Heath and Candace break down Springfest week as competition BBQ season kicks off, sharing what goes into gearing up for a busy stretch of contests. They also dive into Heath’s top 5 BBQ tools and answer viewer questions, covering everything from prep to what really matters on the pit.

Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com

Chapters:
Intro 0:00
Springfest 0:25
Top 5 BBQ Tools 10:20
Viewer Questions 16:36
Outro 28:53

Follow Heath Riles BBQ:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/
X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/

Heath Riles, pitmaster
• 81x BBQ Grand Champion
• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion
• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion
• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections