Backyard Matters

Welcome to Backyard Matters! We are a weekly broadcast dedicated to highlighting the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS) Backyard Competition BBQ Circuit as well as spotlighting brands and members of the bbq community across the nation!

29 Episodes

Boo-B-Que Interviews and Season Wrap Up
11/15/2023
51:11
On this final episode of Season 2, we spent some time talking to the teams at Boo-B-Que about what the off season looks like and how to survive these long cold months without competitions and without seeing BBQ friends. We reflected on this past season of the podcast and talked about what season 3 will bring. Make sure you stick around for the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end!
Kevin Heese and Robert Jackson
11/8/2023
53:40
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Kevin Heese and Robert Jackson to discuss the latest BBQ class to hit the market. Not only that, but Robert gives us a first peak into another BBQ class happening, and Kevin gives us all the details on his Golden Ticket Give away. Lastly, we discuss the final 2023 Top 10 Standings!
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Kids Que Round Table
11/1/2023
47:18
We sat down to talk with a few of the youngest pitmasters among us to hear what they had to say about competition BBQ. Tune in to hear the thoughts of Reagan of Man Meat BBQ, Miles and Finn of Pirates of BBQ Bay, Charlie of Breaking Slabs BBQ, and Ava, Reese, and Bailey of Hess Hogs 4.
Josh Moye: Swine 'N' Roses BBQ
10/25/2023
37:48
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Josh Moye of Swine 'N' Roses BBQ. Josh is the latest backyard team to GC a Masters comp. Not only that, but they received a score of over 700!
Marty Plute: Twisted Steel Steak Appeal
10/18/2023
35:17
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Marty Plute of Twisted Steel Steak Appeal. We discuss his success in SCA, his passion for helping the next generation, and his plans to start competing in KCBS.
American Royal Recap
10/11/2023
49:57
On this episode of Backyard Matters we took a tour of the American Royal and interviewed a few different teams: Meat Rushmore, Weekend Bum, Bull in the Ring, and Smoke This Drink That. In addition to discussing the American Royal Competition, we touch on the state of backyard BBQ in KCBS.
Hunt and Amanda Blackledge: Smokey Bee's Barbecue
10/4/2023
45:04
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Hunt and Amanda Blackledge of Smokey Bee's Barbecue. Hunt and Amanda are currently in 5th place for Chicken Team of the Year standings and we got them to spill some secrets on their chicken process.
Josh Farley and Ashton Smith: O.G. Bandits
9/27/2023
50:42
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Josh and Ashton of O.G. Bandits. We discuss their monumental win at the Made for KC Competition, get a sneak peek at what rubs and sauces they'll be dropping, as well was their plans for the popular Bandit Camp.
Jake Watt: Smoke This Drink That KC
9/20/2023
51:28
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Jake Watt, pitmaster for Smoke This Drink That KC. Jake gives us the breakdown of his rib cook that has landed him in 7th place in the yearly standings.
Jay LoBello: Korte Meat Processing
9/13/2023
44:33
On this episode of Backyard Matters we sit down with Jay LoBello from Korte Meat Processing. We discuss his store along with his opinions on different cuts of meat.

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Backyard Matters

Backyard Matters

29 Episodes

Boo-B-Que Interviews and Season Wrap Up

Kevin Heese and Robert Jackson

Kids Que Round Table

Josh Moye: Swine 'N' Roses BBQ

Marty Plute: Twisted Steel Steak Appeal

American Royal Recap

Hunt and Amanda Blackledge: Smokey Bee's Barbecue

Josh Farley and Ashton Smith: O.G. Bandits

Jake Watt: Smoke This Drink That KC

Jay LoBello: Korte Meat Processing