This week on the podcast, we’re recapping Southaven Springfest, including Heath having to back out last-minute after getting sick and how tough it was to miss the weekend. We’ll also turn the page and look ahead to Memphis in May—what’s coming up, getting prepared, and what the next two weeks look like heading into one of the biggest events of the year.

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Chapters:

Intro 0:00

Springfest 0:25

Top 5 BBQ Tools 10:20

Viewer Questions 16:36

Outro 28:53

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Heath Riles, pitmaster

• 81x BBQ Grand Champion

• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

On this week’s podcast, Heath and Candace break down Springfest week as competition BBQ season kicks off, sharing what goes into gearing up for a busy stretch of contests. They also dive into Heath’s top 5 BBQ tools and answer viewer questions, covering everything from prep to what really matters on the pit.

Shop Heath Riles BBQ: https://www.heathrilesbbq.com

Chapters:

Intro 0:00

Springfest 0:25

Top 5 BBQ Tools 10:20

Viewer Questions 16:36

Outro 28:53

Follow Heath Riles BBQ:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQ

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/

X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbq

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbq

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/

Heath Riles, pitmaster

• 81x BBQ Grand Champion

• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion

• 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion

• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections

On this week’s podcast, Heath recaps an epic Costa Rica fishing trip filled with blue marlin, billfish, and nonstop action offshore. Heath and Candace also talk through their Easter weekend, and Heath dives into the recent backlash around his take on the 3-2-1 rib method. Hear why he thinks it’s outdated, overrated, and what he believes works better for great ribs.

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Chapters:

Intro (0:00)

Busy BBQ Season (0:40)

Costa Rica Fishing Trip (4:33)

Easter Recap (24:00)

3-2-1 Ribs (27:11)

Outro (41:29)

Follow Heath Riles BBQ:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeathRilesBBQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathrilesbbq/X: https://twitter.com/heathrilesbbqTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heathrilesbbqPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/heathrilesbbq6901/

Heath Riles, pitmaster• 81x BBQ Grand Champion• '22, '24, and '25 Memphis in May World Rib Champion • 2025 Memphis in May Grand Champion• Award-Winning Rubs, Seasonings, Sauces, Glazes and Marinades/Injections