Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

Shootin’ The Que Podcast with Heath Riles

Welcome to Shootin’ the Que with Heath Riles, the ultimate podcast for all BBQ and cooking enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a journey with Heath and his esteemed guests as they share invaluable insights, expert tips, and captivating stories from the world of competitive BBQ, home cooking, and everything in between. Whether you’re an aspiring pitmaster looking to perfect your brisket or a backyard grill enthusiast eager to learn the art of outdoor cooking, we’ve got you covered. So sit back, relax, grab your favorite beverage, and get ready to Shoot the Que with Heath Riles.

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January 13, 2026 36 mins

How would you like the chance to visit the Heath Riles tent at Memphis In May this year? That's part of the amazing grand prize being given away at this year's When Pigs Fly event in Cape Girardeau, Missouri! Heath and Candace get all of the details from Ryan Eftink of Smokin' Brothers about which first responder teams are cooking with some of the biggest names in barbecue, to all of the food samplings and life music th...

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This has been an amazing year for Heath Riles BBQ. Heath and Candace recap some of their biggest moments, tackle the biggest questions about cooking your holiday prime rib, and discuss the importance of always having Heinz 57 in your fridge in this episode of Shootin' The Que. We hope you have an amazing New Year and we will see you again in 2026!


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1:15 - Heath's Annual Texas Hunting Trip

8:15 - Memorable Moments From The ...

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December 9, 2025 43 mins

Today's episode drops on Heath's birthday and there is a lot to discuss! One of the biggest topics is holiday foods and Heath dives into his recent Holiday Pork Loin video giving some helpful advice to those cooking on a budget this season. For those looking to splurge, the Beef Tenderloin and Prime Rib are also on the menu, complete with discount code HEATH15 if you want to shop through Market House. Lastly, Heath and Can...

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December 2, 2025 56 mins

With multiple restaurants in Missouri and appearances on some of tv's biggest BBQ cooking shows, Brad Leighninger has been around. Find out his thoughts on what the world of competition bbq looks like in 2025, which celebrity chefs are some of his favorite to work with, and how he was able to take is massive success in bbq competitions to the brick and mortar world of restaurants in today's episode of Shootin' The Que!


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Is Disney's BBQ any good? Where is one of the best sandwiches Heath has ever eaten? There was a lot of travel behind the scenes this week at the Shootin' The Que Podcast. Candace headed to Florida to the happiest place on earth and gives her honest review of their barbecue offering. Heath headed north to Cape Girardeau of the Dinner With A Pitmaster event and discovered a most stop sandwich shop that you can't miss. ...

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November 18, 2025 34 mins

In this episode of Shooting the Q, Heath Riles BBQ interviews Chris Padley from Jenks BBQ. Chris shares his journey from a mortgage sales manager to a BBQ content creator, discussing how he balances his full-time job with his passion for cooking and social media. He reflects on his learning process, favorite recipes, and the unexpected success of certain videos. The conversation also touches on unique holiday cooking traditions, di...

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It was a big weekend in Texas as Heath and Candace attended the Open Fire Meat Up. Teams from all across the world competed for the top prize and they cooked EVERYTHING, from alligator and moose, to enchilada ribs and suckling pigs. What were Heath's favorite dishes? Who took home the big prize? And what will be the new event at Memphis In May in 2026? Find out in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!


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When should you take out your frozen turkey? Does brining really make that much of a difference? What is the most underrated Thanksgiving product? We are only a couple of weeks away from one of the biggest cooking days of the year and Heath and Candace jump into some of the biggest turkey day blunders and traditions on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!


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0:30 - Turkey Time

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In this episode, Heath Riles BBQ is joined by James Sanders, known as Big Black BBQ. They discuss James's journey into the world of barbecue, starting from his military background to his passion for cooking and sharing his experiences on social media. The conversation also touches on the connection between archery and barbecue, as well as James's favorite wild game to cook


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It was an all-star weekend at the Royal Oak Invitational! The red carpet was rolled out for the teams and Heath and Candace discuss it all: from catered Waffle House Breakfast, to bounce houses for the kids. And find out the moment that, for Heath, was the best of the entire weekend in today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!


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0:33 - Royal Oak Invitational

6:40 - Friday People's Choice

11:05 - Saturday Go Time

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The Jack Daniel's Invitational just wrapped up in Lynchburg, TN and that means Heath and Candace have some stories to tell! From the new Gateway Drum that's too awesome to cook on, to the latest new thing in meat: lard-injected pork chops, this episode covers a lot. Plus, find out what Heath really thought of his scores in this week's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!


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It's finally the week of the Jack Daniel's Competition and Heath and Candace talk through the final steps of a prepping for such a big event. Exciting new recipes have dropped recently, Heath talks through his creative process and inspirations, and with Halloween right around the corner find out which dish is their go to for trick-or-treating night on today's episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast!


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It was a big week in college football this past weekend as the Ole Miss Rebels hosted the LSU Tigers. Heath and Candace give you a behind the scenes glimpse at the Friday night dinner inside Vaught Hemingway Stadium. Next up, the hot topic of controversial foods: beans in chili, steak sauce on steak, the right way to make coleslaw... Let them know your opinions in the comments below about this episode of the Shootin' The Que p...

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New Product Alert! That's right, we've just launched new 8oz shakers of some of your favorite Heath Riles rubs! Find out which flavors are available and where to find them in this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast. Heath and Candace then share some of their favorite fall recipes, hear all about the new dishes that were just filmed with BBQ With Big Jake, and find out how Heath is practicing for the upcoming Jack ...

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September 16, 2025 24 mins

In this episode of the Shootin' The Que podcast, Heath and Big Jake discuss their shared passion for barbecue, the challenges and successes of running a barbecue business, and the importance of community and feedback in cooking. They explore product launches, cooking techniques, and the balance between multiple roles in life. The conversation also touches on content creation strategies and seasonal cooking trends, culminating i...

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In this episode, private chef Aly Romero shares her culinary journey, from her beginnings in cooking to her experiences on cooking competitions and her evolution into a private chef. She discusses the influence of her diverse background on her cooking style, the challenges she faces in the culinary world, and the importance of family meals. Aly also highlights her innovative cooking techniques, including sous vide, and shares insig...

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If you want great barbecue everyone in Memphis knows that Tops Bar-B-Q is the place to go. First opening its doors in 1952 this local staple has served generations of barbecue lovers. Today on the Shootin' The Que podcast, Heath and Candace sit down with VP Hunter Brown to discuss how the company keeps its high standard in this legendary BBQ city while managing to grow their menu, and what NEW locations may be coming soon!


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Never give up on your dreams, that is what Elizabeth Heiskell wants to shout from the rooftops. From watching The Today Show at home and dreaming of one day getting to cook on it, to being a staple almost a decade later, she knows a thing or two about believing in yourself. Follow her journey from working with Viking Ranges, to starting a produce farm complete with prison bus, and then one day catering for the queen, Dolly Parton h...

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Today's podcast takes a deeper dive into some of the most recent recipes to come off of the grill, from Teriyaki Ribs to Heath's delicious (and affordable) Poor Man Burnt Ends. Heath and Candace take a look at Yelp's list of the 10 Top Cities for Barbecue (do they agree with where Memphis falls on the list?), and answer a variety of listener questions from the best starter offset smoker to is prime brisket really worth it in today'...

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Don't call yourself a cook if you can't make... what? Heath and Candace are joined today by the "Cooker of Deliciousness", Matt Ramsey, and they get candid about the differences between being a chef and a cook, discuss being polar opposites on the subject of mayonnaise, and being bold enough to take a chance on yourself in today's episode of Shootin' The Que!


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