Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

New Podcast Studio, Ace Hardware Trade Show & Royal Oak Charcoal Talk

Heath and Candace are back with a brand new episode... AND a brand new podcast studio! Plus, hear all about Heath's trip to Texas for the Ace Hardware Trade Show where he talks about some of the new barbecue trends that will be coming your way.  He also stopped by to see our friends at Royal Oak and has the inside scoop on their brand new product that will be a grilling game changer.  Don't miss this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Clint Cantwell - President of AmazingRibs.com

Get ready to sit down with Clint Cantwell, the president of AmazingRibs.com!  He tells Heath and Candance what it's like working with Meathead, talks barbecue from New York to Texas to Memphis, and what he thinks is next for the world of barbecue in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Las Vegas Trip Recap and "Cooking with Friends" Pizza Series

After an intense plane ride home, Heath and Candace sit down to talk about their most recent trip to Las Vegas and which restaurant was worth the hype and which ones didn't quite live up to their reputations.  They also recap the most recent "Cooking With Friends" series where Heath mastered the art of pizza making and gives some advice on the tips and trips he learned in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Michelle O'Guin - World Food Champion, Running Memphis In May Judging, & Ain't It The Life Catering

Not only is Michelle O'Guin the World Food Championship Live Fire Champion who will be taking on the Final Table in a few weeks, but she also runs the judging program for the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest at Memphis In May AND has a successful catering business called Ain't It The Life.  Heath and Candace shoot some serious que in this week's podcast!

Floyd Benson - VP Of Operations For Memphis In May

Memphis In May 2025 is three months away and today Heath and Candace sit down with its Vice President of Operations, Floyd Benson, and discuss what teams and fans can expect at the event this year.  From logistical hurdles to park evacuations, Floyd and his team have seen it all, and with the main stage moving again this year, fans of the even can expect a fresh new experience this May.  Hear all about it in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Stafford Shurden - Tailgate Reviews, Gas Station Food, & Deep Fried Ribs

Meet former judge and farmer turned influencer Stafford Shurden!  He tells Heath and Candace all about his journey from judging people to judging food, why you don't want to mispronounce names in The Delta, and the heated gumbo and duck call competition at his restaurant in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast.

When Pigs Fly Recap: Event Recipes, Working with the Marines, and Raising Funds

Thank you to our military & first responders for an amazing event!  Heath and Candace recap the When Pigs Fly event that raises money for Badges Give Back, which is a local not-for-profit organization focused on first responders.  This year they were teamed up with the Marine Corps League and brought Heath's brand new seasonings to the event for the public to try for the first time!  So, how did they do?  Hear all about it in this week's episode of Shootin' The Que.

Mitchell Bedwell - NEW Seasonings, Pink Pineapples & Metamucil

Heath Riles' COO Mitchell Bedwell sits in today to discuss the incredible new Seasoning line that drops this month and brainstorms on new recipe ideas with Heath and Candace.  Pink Pineapples, Metamucil over 40, boiling ribs... they cover all sorts of topics in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast.

Ron Dimpflmaier - "Captain Ron": Big Green Egg, Go-To Recipes & Eggfest

Want to know about the Big Green Egg?  Captain Ron is your guy!  He sits down with Heath and Candace to discuss common mistakes for first-time Big Green Egg users, the passion of "Eggheads" at Eggfest, and his can't miss demo recipe that is a sure fire crowd pleaser in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!

Ryan Eftink, Smokin' Brothers - When Pigs Fly Preview, NASCAR & Vertical Smokers

Happy 2025 everyone!  The first episode of the year finds Heath and Candace talking to their buddy Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers.  Every year he host a spectacular even called "When Pigs Fly" which teams up first responders and some of the biggest names in barbecue, and yes, you can come by and eat all the amazing food!  Ryan also talks about his high octane partnership with NASCAR and the his new vertical smoker that will make your summer sausage perfect!