We bring you double star power on Episode 282 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast. First up is Jess Pryles, the Hardcore Carnivore. She’s not only an expert on all things meat and open-fire cooking, Jess now has her own television show. We visit with the native of Australia and transplanted Texan about her show “Hardcore Carnivore” now airing Season 1 on Outdoor Channel (check your local listings). Season 2 already has been recorded and will air sometime in 2025. 

We also catch up with “Big Poppa” himself, Sterling Ball, one of the all-star lineup of inductees selected for the KCBS Hall of Fame coming up in January ceremonies. Sterling, with 46 career KCBS Grand Championships including the 2012 American Royal World Series of BBQ Invitational, talks about his frustrations with the withering of competitions on the west coast and beyond, why he isn’t going to The Royal in 2024 and what’s new with his Big Poppa Smokers business.

We also visit with Breana Via of Smoke N Magic BBQ about this week’s Boo-B-Que in Oak Grove, Mo., and Charlie Wallace for what’s happening at The Grill Guys of Missouri.

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Have a great BBQ week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm