5 DEC 2017 · On this episode you'll hear highlights from many previous guests including Junior Urias, a winner on TV's BBQ Pitmasters. Meteorologist Ron Childers of Action News Five told The Rub the story of how he became a barbecue judge. And Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine-o-Mine recalls his start in competition cooking. 

20 NOV 2017 · On this episode of The Rub, host Jimmy Shotwell is back from the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Ala., and introduces us to two competitors from Memphis that won and will move on to the overall championship next April. 

7 NOV 2017 · On this edition of The Rub, meet Eric Hodson, winner of last week's SCA steak championship.

30 OCT 2017 · On this episode of The Rub, if you have ever wanted to try your skills at competition cooking, the Steak Cookoff Association may be the best way for you to start. Plus the SCA held its World Championship over the weekend with two Memphis-area competitors winning at the event. 

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17 OCT 2017 · The College Football guys visit the show to share their favorite tailgating experiences. Also, Jimmy and Forrest tell you about the World Food Championship happening next month. Plus, this week's recipe is for smoked honey-glazed chicken wings.

16 OCT 2017 · On this edition of The Rub, have you ever wanted to become a barbecue judge? Robert Griffin with the Memphis in May World Championship BBQ Cooking Contest has details on a class you can take to learn how to judge. 

5 SEP 2017 · Hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman report on the work that Operation BBQ Relief is doing in Texas after Hurricane Harvey and what you can do to help.

28 AUG 2017 · Hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman have your tailgate checklist before heading to the big game and their suggestions to lighten the load so you don't over pack the car. Then Jimmy's wife joins the show with suggestions on how to entertain the young ones and still enjoy the tailgating experience.

21 AUG 2017 · Last month The CA food writer Jennifer Biggs joined The Rub to discuss a best-barbecue list that was heavy in representation with Texas brisket. Soon to leave a trip to Austin, she promised to report back, plus make her visit to "In-N-Out Burger." On this week's show, Biggs joins hosts Jimmy Shotwell and Forrest Goodman and describes how the tastebuds of her grandson slowed he brisket tour, but she did get a sample. Plus, she'll listeners know if the burger stop was worth the wait.