One of, if not the best rib cook in the world James Cruse chats with us about his win at Memphis in May, his new adventure in to rub development with Deep South Blenders and cajun land brand, his wins at Hogs for a Cause, the Saints, which chicken is better out of Popeyes or Churches, what could be the best documentary series ever, and his future in bbq competitive or otherwise. In our opinion probably the most underrated cook in the bbq world right now but that looks like that is gonna change soon.

We have Will Collier of DB180, Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin', and Nate Benson of Uncle Jesse's on the show to recap the SCA World Championship and chat SCA in general. We also talk about a new Ancillary.

Sandy Brown is the 2020 SCA points chase champion. She and her husband Tim dominated the circuit last year and look to repeat that feat in 2021. Sandy and Tim have teamed up with Johnny Joesph and now offer steak cooking classes for not only adults but kids as well. Be sure to follow all 3 on socials for updates on classes in. your area.

Will Collier of Dead Bird BBQ has made his mark on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit not only with multiple wins but a very successful line of rubs that are making the rounds in nearly every competition on earth. Will recently took us behind the curtain on his cooks showing us not only a grilled steak but a seared steak.... You know we are a fan of that. you can find his class on BBQ Champs Academy.

Champion SCA cook Matt Ouverson owner of wicked pig products is the 2019 SCA world point chase champion. He also holds the record for most points ever accumulated in a single season. His marinade is on fire and used in almost every SCA comp on the planet.

Blane Hunter of Porky Butts BBQ is one of the most accomplished competition cooks on the circuit and is also the owner of Porky Butts BBQ restaurant in Omaha Nebraska. Here are just a few highlights of his comp career Over 130 competitions and counting 85 top 10 finishes 22 Grand Championships in 9 different states 7 Reserve Grand Championships 2016 KCBS National Grand Champion – Team of the Year 2016 KCBS National Ribs Champion 2017 American Royal Open World Champion 2017 American Royal Open Brisket Champion 2017 King of the Smoker Grand Champion 2017 King of the Smoker Brisket Champion Multiple KCBS “700”s” Multiple KCBS “180’s”

We have Mr. Hotty Totty himself, Ronald Burns. He is a multiple Grand Champion BBQ cook who has successfully transitioned into an SCA champion and creator of Hotty Totty rub. Ronald and John Lindsey have teamed up to do Arkassippi Smoke Live. A Facebook show dedicated to SCA, check it out every Monday night on their Facebook channel.

Tina is not only a world foods champion and a grand champion BBQ competition cook, but she is also a TV personality. She is fresh on a win on Netflix's American BBQ Showdown and also appears on Bama-Q She has a bunch of how-to videos and cook along on her website Tina Cannon Cooks that is will elevate your home cooing game, so check it out!