Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

This week on Shootin' the Que Podcast, Heath and Candace Riles sit down with Olive Branch, Mississippi Mayor Ken Adams to talk about his journey from FedEx security director and justice court judge to leading one of Mississippi's growing cities. Mayor Adams shares what it takes to run a city, attract new businesses, and plan for future growth, including exciting projects like the Lick Creek Conservatory and CareerTech East. They also dive into his love for grilling, favorite BBQ dishes, and the possibility of bringing a charity BBQ event to Olive Branch to support local first responders. It's a great conversation about community, leadership, growth, and of course, BBQ!

This week on Shootin' The Que Podcast, Heath and Candace Riles sit down with Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine O' Mine to talk about his 20+ years in competition BBQ, his five Memphis in May Shoulder Championships, and his recent induction into the 2026 Barbecue Hall of Fame. Mark shares stories from his BBQ journey, receiving the Pioneer of Barbecue Award at The Jack, his love for hunting and fishing, and his work with Faith & Fires Ministry and Operation BBQ Relief. Tune in for a great conversation about BBQ, friendships, and giving back!

Heath and Candace Riles are recapping the 2026 Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee! From battling heavy rain to earning perfect 180 scores in Chicken and Dessert, they're sharing all the behind-the-scenes moments from The Jack. Plus, hear about B's Que taking Reserve Grand Champion, SmellaQue's historic win, and everything that made this year's competition one to remember. Tune in to Shootin' The Que for competition BBQ stories, laughs, and more!

Competition week is here, and we’re headed back to Lynchburg, Tennessee, for the Jack Daniel’s Invitational. In this episode, Heath previews one of the biggest weekends on the competition BBQ calendar, from the legendary Party on the Hill to the competition itself at Wiseman Park. We’ll talk about the cook, the teams, the pressure, and what goes into getting ready for a unique event like the Jack Daniel’s Invitational.Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFollow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/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

In this episode of the Shootin’ The Que Podcast, Heath and Candace recap the ACE Hardware Trade Show, talk food science and the science behind Heath’s world championship ribs, and share some of their favorite strange eats and bites. They also answer viewer questions covering BBQ, cooking, competition, and more.Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.comFollow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/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