Tailgate Guys BBQ Show, Episode 74: Luke Darnell, Michelle Higgins

<p>For Luke Darnell, BBQ is now a full-time occupation. The pitmaster of Old Virginia Smoke, a past KCBS Chicken Team of the Year, has started a catering business and the timing has been good. With the COVID-19 pandemic, Luke’s competition schedule has been severely curtailed in 2020. We visit with him about those topics - plus tips on competition chicken - on Episode 74 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Show Podcast.</p> <p>KCBS contest organizer Michelle Higgins also joins us to talk about the challenges of running a contest in these unique times. She has a double coming up this weekend with at least 33 teams coming to Smokin’ on the Osage in Osceola, Missouri.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the guys banter about their own BBQ adventures - and even discuss some music. We hope you enjoy!</p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors/marketing partners who make the fun possible: <a href="blueshog.com">Blues Hog</a>, <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/TheButcherShoppe/">The Butcher Shoppe</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bbqcentralshow/">The BBQ Central Show</a>, <a href="royaloak.com">Royal Oak Charcoal</a>, <a href="code3spices.com">Code 3 Spices - www.code3spices.com</a>, <a href="affordabletp.us">Affordable Income Tax & Payroll</a>, <a href="ddrfab.com">DDR Fabrication DDRFab.com</a>, <a href="colawrv.com">Colaw RV</a> and <a href= "thebbqleague.com">The BBQ League</a>. Special thanks to Vietti Marketing Group and In the Garden of Eden for supporting our competition efforts.</p> <p>Have a great week! #SmokeEmIfYouGotEm</p>