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The Que Club is without a doubt, one of the country’s most iconic BBQ spots. But it’s hard to define exactly what it is. The brainchild of competition BBQ pitmasters Andrew Kavanagh and his amazingly patient wife Pam, The Que Club is all things to all BBQers. Is it a BBQ joint? Yes. Is it a BBQ shop? Yes. Is it a bar? Yes. Is it an import and distributor? Yes. Do they sell brisket, ribs and more? Yes. Does it host BBQ competitions? Yes, yes yes!

Based out of Melbourne, Australia, and inspired by Texas BBQ, it’s hard to find a true BBQ aficionado who doesn’t know of The Que Club. Indeed, the Kavanaghs and their Que Club have become inspirational pioneers, leading the way within the BBQ industry in this country. They have mentored other BBQ business owners with their influence being seen all around the country.  

In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Kav and I get into: 

• Barbecue Jenga - what is it, and how does it work? (4:33)
• How Kav, a lifelong foodie, got involved in barbeque (9:46)
• How being on TV show Aussie BBQ Heroes changed their lives (11:36)
• The birth of The Que Club (24:30)
• What makes The Que Club BBQ Classes so good (30:10)
• The Natural Born Grillers simple tricks for better BBQ (43:20)

This episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is proudly brought to you by our Podcast Partner, OzPig. If you love the outdoors, camping, and food, be sure to check out the OzPig range. With three different models and countless accessories, the OzPig is your perfect outdoor camp cooker! Check out:

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I’m not going to lie - this is a total fanboy episode for me. Mark Lambert is a goliath in the BBQ world. Firstly, he’s a ridiculously successful competition BBQ pitmaster. He’s a 6 time World Champion, 4 time Memphis in May World Champion, and 2017 American Royal World Champion in Ribs. He’s also the founder of the powerhouse rub, sauce and distributing brand Sweet Swine O’ Mine. You know who I’m talking about - we’ve literally all had a bottle of his rub in our cupboard. I think I have three in there right now actually. 

But Mark is so much more than just a champion competition BBQ Pitmaster. He’s an entrepreneur, a visionary, and in short, an inspiration. His work extends beyond his BBQ competition successes and his business that have grown from that. He’s also a philanthropist - he’s a cornerstone member of the one and only Operation BBQ Relief and most recently Steaks 4 Sheepdogs. He’s always looking for ways to give back to the communities that have supported him so much. 

In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Mark and I get into: 

• Why his Pit Barrel Cooker is his favourite BBQ (5:02)
• His work with Steaks 4 Sheepdogs (9:46)
• His experiences at Memphis in May 2021 (16:42)
• When and how to scale a competition BBQ team into a BBQ business (26:00)
• How to be successful with the right BBQ Business Mindset (44:13)

This episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is proudly brought to you by our Podcast Partner, JAGRD Woodfired Smoker Ovens. If you’re looking for your next Barbeque, smoker or grill, be sure to check them out. They have a wide range of well-performing units available, and love doing custom work and commercial kit outs as well. Check out:

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If you would like to become a Podcast Partner we’d love to hear from you. Send Ben an email at ben@smokinghotconfessions.com and let’s get that conversation started!

To get your free copy of 'The Beginners Guide to Real BBQ', including some smoked meat recipes, head to:

https://smokinghotconfessions.com  

Chay Adams from Smokey Days BBQ is one happy pitmaster. He's just won his first Grand Champion prize at the recent Smokefest Gold Coast BBQ Competition, using an offset smoker that he built himself. Yes, you read that right - not only does this man know how to cook a brisket, he also knows how to build an offset smoker!

With a background in metal fabrication, Chay Adams is a man who has become obsessed with creating the best barbecue that he possibly can. He’s hell-bent on mastering how to cook a brisket, how to make bite through skin on competition BBQ chicken, as well as all the other meat involved in food sport. His true passion though, is Stockyard Smokers - his business that aims to build the perfect Texas offset smoker. And there’s more than just a few features that make them unique!

In this Ep of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we get into:

• Why smoked brisket is his favourite thing to barbeque (5:21)
• A little BBQ accident that he had (9:55)
• His thoughts on Smokefest Gold Coast (17:33)
• How Smokey Days BBQ prepare for a BBQ competition (23:56)
• What Stockyard Smokers is all about (27:03)
• Tips and Techniques for Welding (36:31)

Barbe Con is coming soon - stay tuned for the confirmation of the date. 

New to BBQ? Grab your free copy of our eBook 'The Beginners Guide to Real BBQ' at our website now:

https://smokinghotconfessions.com 

BBQ Catering is a very tempting prospect to many of us in the barbecue world. The idea of being able to leave your job and spend your time making fat stacks of brisket cash in your very own food truck is a sweet, sweet fantasy. But, is it really all it's cracked up to be? 

My guest in this Ep is Andrew Donn-Patterson (ADP to his friends) from Black Iron Smokers and BBQ, one of Australia's best BBQ Pitmasters. His smoked meat and his incredibly sexy offset BBQ trailer smoker have become a staple of the BBQ Festival scene all up and down the East Coast of the country, as far south as Tasmania and as far north as Brisbane. His brisket, short ribs, pulled pork and all the trimmings are the stuff that BBQ dreams are made of. And in our chat today he takes us into the world of BBQ vending and catering and tells the truth about how things really are on that side of the smoker. 

In this Episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we get into:

• Why Andrew doesn't actually eat barbecue (6:12)
• Why Andrew collects Silver Creek Smokers trailers and offset smokers (13:34)
• How Black Iron Smokers and BBQ become a BBQ business (21:09)
• The TRUTH behind running a BBQ Catering and Food Business (23:08)
• Andrew's move into building offset BBQ smokers himself (35:13)
• Tips and tricks for how to smoke a brisket on on offset smoker (42:16)

Barbe Con is coming soon! The world's first virtual BBQ conference will be brought to you by Smoking Hot Confessions. Stay tuned for more details!

New to the world of BBQ? Get your free copy of our eBook, 'The Beginners Guide to Real BBQ' - it's everything you need to know to get you started on the right track to delicious, smoked meat. 

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Gus Gallagher from Perth BBQ School is a man who has discovered his true passion and is now living his dream. Imagine this. You love BBQ. You love hanging out with your mates. How good would it be if your job could be hanging out with your mates and teaching them how to cook barbecue? And what if you could actually pull it off? 

This is exactly what Gus has done with Perth BBQ School. He teaches people how to use a Weber kettle, how to smoke a brisket, how to make pulled pork and so much more. This is in addition to operating a BBQ Food Truck, and catering events. If it can be cooked with fire, Gus is all over it, and teaching his students how to do it too!

In this Episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we get into:

1. Gus' giant offset smoker trailer (6:47)
2. The challenges and victories and opening Perth BBQ School (9:12)
3. How Perth BBQ School had to adapt in the face of COVID-19 (20:35)
4. What is a 'Brisket Lab'? (29:24)
5. How to smoke and glaze a ham at home (35:53)
6. Busting Beginner BBQ Myths (40:21)

This Episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is proudly brought to you by our Podcast Partner, Heat Beads®. Heat Beads® have been a part of the BBQ family in Australia for over 50 years, fuelling fires and have a wide range of BBQ charcoal, briquettes, and other products. Learn more at: 

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New to the world of smoked meat? Grab your free copy of our ebook 'The Beginner's Guide to Real BBQ' at our website:

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