The Up North QueCast

Smokestack BBQ Supply Alexandria trip, Wrecking Crew BBQ, Smokin' Brews and 'Ques, podcast update!! Matt V braved the elements to spend a day at the Smokestack BBQ Supply store in Alexandria, MN and chatted with Alan Larrimore or Wrecking Crew BBQ, Alan was at the store to cook up delicious samples for customers and as a brand ambassador was able to help customers in their product choices that day. Alan is a great friend of the show and we hear about his wonderful year in the KCBS and the MBS. Jason Schmidt of Smokin' Brews and 'Ques food trailer stopped in with some libations and we chatted about his catering business as well. In closing, Matt talks about going solo with the podcast, being the official podcast of the Minnesota BBQ Society, and Meat Sports Radio MN! A fun and informative episode! Listen wherever you consume your podcast content or at: UpNorthQuecast.com upnorthquecast MNBBQSociety MeatSportsRadioMN WreckingCrewBBQ SmokinBrewsandQues Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- Smokin' Brews and 'Ques Food Trailer in Alexandria Alexandria Echo Press Winner 2022 "Best of the Lakes Area" Reader's Choice!! Jason Schmidt, Owner/Operator tells us what it is like running a food trailer in the beautiful Alexandria of Minnesota and some differences in the Twin Cities versus up north when running a BBQ business. Jason also tells us:: BBQ was a hobby of mine for many years. I am married with 2 grown children, a recently added son in law and soon-to-be grandpa. I am also a retired volunteer firefighter who has a passion for serving our community. The hobby quickly grew into a part time gig and 2 years ago I took the leap to making it a full time business. Catering and pop ups are the ways I can stay connected to our community. I have a passion for creating delicious BBQ that brings people together. Matt and Torrey has so much fun talking to Jason! Listen for yourself at UpNorthQueCast.com, or now at MNBBQSociety,com! A huge announcement about the podcast coming toon! MNBBQSociety #UpNorthQueCast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC 36- Machete Boys BBQ end of year wrap-up! Listen to a great interview with this very successful KCBS and MBS Master Series team - Machete Boys BBQ Team! Matt and Torrey make it over to the home of David Ellis, pit-boss from Master Series Competition Team Machete Boys BBQ. We go all the way back to their goal of that elusive GC and hear about the team's new goals for next year. David is an incredible teacher of all things BBQ, and we find out about his classes as well. We talk about 2022, and what is in store for 2023. David tells us his take on where the state of BBQ is right now in MN. We are very lucky to have met David and the team, we enjoyed samples at Minnesota in May and now today some fabulous jerk turkey! Always fun to talk with David and Kristen, sit back for some great information and tips! https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=machete%20boys%20bbq upnorthquecast.com MacheteBoysBBQ MNBBQSociety UpNorthQueCast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC - Smokestack Express BBQ in Apple Valley! All aboard! Welcome to Smokestack Express, the ultimate smoked meats experience! Their drive-up, take out smokehouses attached to Cowboy Jacks on the southeast corner of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42 in Apple Valley! A whole lot goes into smoking meats! It's not as simple as throwing a steak on the grill. They start with premium cuts of meat, prepare them with their "secret" rubs and sauces, and smoke them at low, steady temperatures for up to 16 hours. Just place your order and grab an incredible meal to go. Matt and Torrey were treated to some slow smoked brisket and pulled pork, absolutely delicious. With a super tender texture and a tasty smoke this restaurant is something special. We talk with owner and operator Trevor Schneider about why he chose Apple Valley and what's coming up for the Smokestack Express restaurant. smokestackexpressbbq upnorthquecast Location: Smokestack Express 14998 Glazier Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smoken2022 Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- Bring'n Home the Bacon II 2022 What an awesome weekend! Find out who the winners were and we talked to some new faces never before on the podcast! Find out what happened again to the UNQC set up at the event. Laurie Tweten, organizer of Bringing home the Bacon II Neil Stocker from Fender Bender BBQ out of LeCenter, MN whom has had a great year! Patrick Diller, Killer D BBQ out of Cascade, IA. He is a KCBS Master Judge, and he is competing in his very first KCBS backyard competition. Interesting perspective! Bring'n Home the Bacon II 2022 was a blast, listen to find out about the event and get ready for Bring'n Home the Bacon in the spring! Thanks for listening! BringnHomeTheBacon.com bringnhomethebacon upnorthquecast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- EP 33 Regional BBQ profiles, LA trip for Torrey, CA BBQ. Torrey calls in all the way from LA! Out in California for work, he calls in to discuss regional BBQ styles, and how they compare to each other and we ask the question, what is California BBQ? The answer might be surprising! Conversation about wrapping up the grilling season as it gets colder and where we are heading in October for more interviews. Bringing Home The Bacon Team of the Year competition is October 14-16th! upnorthquecast TorreyinLA BringingHomeTheBacon Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- 2022 #LIVIN Festival BBQ Competition!! Oh my goodness! Matt and Torrey had a blast interviewing teams, judges and organizers of this epic Minnesota competition. This episode is a tear-jerker! You will cry from laughter and will pull at your heart strings. All for an incredible cause, mental health awareness. It's a longer podcast, so we will list the different interviews and times. We hope you listen from beginning to end, as it is funny and informative. LIVIN #upnorthquecast #mnbbqsociety #LIVINFOUNDATION 06:15 Deano from Big Ten Bones, talks about what it is like to compete and to be a KCBS judge. 21:43 George from Rub Doctor BBQ Team, a new team to the event. 32:21 Bill, Shelly and Ashley with Dawgs BBQ Team 45:14 Kyle and Jake with Dad Bod BBQ Team At the 1 hour mark, Jen, Jade and Troy with Pittie Q BBQ, frequent guests of the show. 74:06 Isaiah and Sutton from Dude Bod BBQ, sons Dad Bod BBQ! 81:53 Alan and Molly from Wrecking Crew BBQ, Father and Daughter team! 101:09 Last but not least, we close out the show with Chris Gardner, organizer of the #LIVIN festival BBQ competition. Chris graciously invited us back, he highlights the day and talks about the wonderful cause that #LIVIN is all about. Please help share the podcast to help get the word out about mental health awareness. See you next year!!!! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- End of Summer, How To Reheat BBQ Talk, #LIVIN Preview Matt and Torrey discuss Fall BBQ, Football season, and how to reheat your BBQ leftovers. We are excited and we discussed the #LIVIN festival that is coming up this weekend! MN TOY 2022 Qualifying Contest - Backyard Series This year's event is on and we want you there! Come out and compete against some of Minnesota's best backyard teams. Chicken and Ribs will once again be the categories. Tons of live music and other family friendly events both days. Last year was a major success in teams helping raise awareness for mental health and reducing the stigma, this year won't be any different. Shoot an email to puppychow9@hotmail.com and we can send you a sign up sheet and answer any questions. Entry fees and payouts are being decided now. #LIVIN #reducethestigma #starttheconversation See you there! LIVIN UPNORTHQUECAST SUPPORTMENTALHEALTH BBQ Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- At the MN State Fair! Pittie Q BBQ Team. Matt and Torrey have a blast recording fun and informative interviews at the MN State Fair! We were invited to the MN State Fair by our friends at Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment Jen, Troy and Jade with Pittie Q BBQ Team tell us that they have been up to in the Backyard Series of competitions, and how they plan on giving back to the sport of competition BBQ! https://www.facebook.com/beisswengers https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills https://www.facebook.com/pitteqbbq https://www.facebook.com/Saints-Sinners-BBQ-974020609595548 https://www.facebook.com/SchellsBeer Please help us share this and other episodes! UpNorthQueCast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- At the MN State Fair! Schell's Brewery!UNQC- At the MN State Fair! Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment, Saints and Sinners Rubs, Schells Brewery, Pittie Q BBQ Team, and Traeger Grills! Schells Brewery from New Ulm! Our story began long before 1860 with a man named August Schell. From his birth, his move to the States, and even co-founding New Ulm. We all start somewhere and Schells' story started right here. We talk with Joe, Ellie and Will about the brewery, their rolls in the company, their time at the State Fair, and how beer and BBQ go hand in hand. https://www.facebook.com/beisswengers https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills https://www.facebook.com/pitteqbbq https://www.facebook.com/Saints-Sinners-BBQ-974020609595548 https://www.facebook.com/SchellsBeer Please help us share this and other episodes! UpNorthQueCast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

Matt and Torrey have a blast recording fun and informative interviews at the MN State Fair! We were invited to the MN State Fair by our friends at Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment! Traeger Grills and Smokers! Cliff Hacker gives us the rundown on Traeger Grills and other wonderful Traeger food products such as rubs and sauces. Traeger was nice enough to give us shelter from the rain and a tour of the Timberline series of Traeger Smoker. https://www.facebook.com/beisswengers https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills https://www.facebook.com/pitteqbbq https://www.facebook.com/Saints-Sinners-BBQ-974020609595548 https://www.facebook.com/SchellsBeer Please help us share this and other episodes! UpNorthQueCast Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- At the MN State Fair! Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment, Saints and Sinners Rubs.UNQC- At the MN State Fair! Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment, Schells Brewery, Pittie Q BBQ Team, and Traeger Grills! Matt and Torrey have a blast recording fun and informative interviews at the MN State Fair! We were invited to the MN State Fair by our friends at Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment! Schells Brewery from New Ulm! Our story began long before 1860 with a man named August Schell. From his birth, his move to the States, and even co-founding New Ulm. We all start somewhere and Schells' story started right here. We talk with Joe, Ellie and Will about the brewery, their rolls in the company, their time at the State Fair, and how beer and BBQ go hand in hand. We wrap up the day with Dave from Saints and SInners, along with Bill and James from Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment! We get caught up on what is new in the store and we learn more about the rich history this MN icon has at the Fair and in the MN community! https://www.facebook.com/beisswengers https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills https://www.facebook.com/pitteqbbq https://www.facebook.com/Saints-Sinners-BBQ-974020609595548 https://www.facebook.com/SchellsBeer Please help us share this and other episodes! UpNorthQueCas Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

Matt and Torrey have a blast recording fun and informative interviews at the MN State Fair! We were invited to the MN State Fair by our friends at Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment! The lineup order: Schells Brewery from New Ulm! Our story began long before 1860 with a man named August Schell. From his birth, his move to the States, and even co-founding New Ulm. We all start somewhere and Schells' story started right here. We talk with Joe, Ellie and Will about the brewery, their rolls in the company, their time at the State Fair, and how beer and BBQ go hand in hand. Jen, Troy and Jade with Pittie Q BBQ Team tell us that they have been up to in the Backyard Series of competitions, and how they plan on giving back to the sport of competition BBQ! Traeger Grills and Smokers! Cliff Hacker gives us the rundown on Traeger Grills and other wonderful Traeger food products such as rubs and sauces. Traeger was nice enough to give us shelter from the rain and a tour of the Timberline series of Traeger Smokers!! We wrap up the day with Dave from Saints and SInners, along with Bill and James from Beisswenger's Hardware & Power Equipment! We get caught up on what is new in the store and we learn more about the rich history this MN icon has at the Fair and in the MN community! https://www.facebook.com/beisswengers https://www.facebook.com/TraegerPelletGrills https://www.facebook.com/pitteqbbq https://www.facebook.com/Saints-Sinners-BBQ-974020609595548 https://www.facebook.com/SchellsBeer Please help us share this and other episodes! UpNorthQueCast We will break this episode up into individual segments as well for your listening enjoyment! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- "Must Have's" for your BBQ cooks. Matt and Torrey voice their thoughts about what you "must have" when creating great BBQ. They both love sharing some tips for those of you that are new to creating mouth watering BBQ. Shout outs are given to friends of the show, businesses that you can visit to get some great advice and products from right here in the Twin Cities and "Up North" in Brainerd and Alexandria! We ask our great listeners to go to upnorthquecast.com, and record us a message to play on a future podcast! Share and LIKE the show! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC 28- Time and temp talk of the BBQ we love to do. Matt and Torrey head to a local restaurant to have a cocktail and discuss the question- "How long does it take to smoke that brisket, pulled pork or ribs?" We give each of our perspectives on the time and temp question. For folks new to smoking meats, this is a great listen and we talk about chicken as well! Thank you for listening and please share with family and friends! upnorthquecast timeandtemp pleaseshare See us on Facebook! Like our page! Please share we need your support! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- Charcoal, Wood and Smoker Talk Matt and Torrey talk about their cooking styles, the smokers they use, and types of Charcoal and wood that they use when creating mouth watering BBQ. Listen, they discuss the BBQ circuit techniques and Matt gives his thoughts about restaurant BBQ! upnorthquecast Please share and like our Facebook page! We can be heard on all the major streaming platforms and at UpNorthQueCast.com. Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

UNQC- Farmington Dew Days Rib Cookoff 2022 Wrap-Up! Matt and Torrey spend some time in downtown Farmington at a local restaurant, just blocks from where the rib contest was held. With margaritas in hand they discuss how the Dew Days festival ended up including the rib cookoff that they organized. Thank you to the Up North QueCast, Your Cousin's BBQ, and TheMeateryMN.com for sponsoring the rib cookoff. They talk about just how much work organizing a cookoff is, including the entire week long celebration. Listen to how things ended up and they thank everyone involved and a special shout out to Holly Bernatz for her tireless work up to, including and after the event. Your leadership was incredible! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

Matt and Torrey check in with past guests and friends! We were curious what they are up to on Father's Day. Curtis Rogers with the Backyard Galley Kitchen- Instagram ambassador- get 20% off Kitchen Steel Knives, Bear Mountain BBQ and liberty spices,10% off Meater thermometer sets or talon claw cookware! Go to his page for coupon codes! Alan Larrimore with backyard BBQ team and Hometown Hero Outdoors. Frank Davis with Big Papas BBQ- Brand Ambassador at Dead Bird BBQ - DB180 Brand Ambassador at Tribal Fire Grill and others!Go to his FacebookPage for codes!! Happy Father's Day everyone! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

Notes go heAnderson BBQ Supply is a dedicated BBQ shop covering all your needs from grills and smokers, to fuel, wood, seasonings and sauces and much more!! Torrey and Matt talk with Robert Anderson about upcoming events that are planned. A BBQ class, a remote event and their 1 year anniversary! Tune in to get all the detai Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co

Anderson BBQ Supply is a dedicated BBQ shop covering all your needs from grills and smokers, to fuel, wood, seasonings and sauces and much more!! Torrey and Matt talk with Robert Anderson about upcoming events that are planned. A BBQ class, a remote event and their 1 year anniversary! Tune in to get all the details! Support The Up North QueCast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-up-north-quecast Find out more at https://the-up-north-quecast.pinecast.co