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In Episode 185 of Que The Mic we talk barbecue, business, and the everyday chaos of getting things done. We swap ideas for barbecue-inspired T-shirts, discuss holiday catering and rising food costs, and share how Darren is using AI and custom-built tools to streamline business operations—from accounting tasks to catering labels. Plus, there’s plenty of unscripted banter along the way. Subscribe to...

Episode 184 of Que the Mic is here! This week we get in to the Jack Daniel's World Championship judging debate, Darren's hotel coffee fail at 4:15 AM, why Darren came around on the brisket sled, contest-day prep, and on top of that there is always a little bit of crazy banter.

In this week's episode we talk about Darren's recent BBQ competition down in Georgia, we talked about Randy's week out on the food truck circuit and in the catering world, and then we also got in to some of the things Emma tried out in Hawaii. It is a good episode with laughs, business, and of course a lot of other fun stuff along the way. 

In this week's episode we have some fun banter about Randy's BBQ brand and  Darren's ADVENTURE to this BBQ competition in Georgia. We also have a guest appearance from Derek and Jeff of Shiggin' and Grinnin' so you know that there's going to be a little bit of chaos involved.   

Emma unboxes Canadian treats while Darren recaps the American Royal barbecue competition and Randy shares what's going on in his world. The crew also talks restaurant operations, from AI-powered tools and bread pudding to a health inspection and a surprisingly costly hot-water problem. Add whole-hog catering, harvest-season safety, and plenty of friendly banter, and this episode is packed with sto...

This week we share barbecue contest stories, food truck insights, and how they’re using AI to make smarter business decisions. Along the way, they celebrate a family milestone and trade updates on farming, food, and life on the BBQ circuit. It’s a lively mix of practical advice, big wins, and the kind of laughs that happen when good friends get together.

We always said this was a podcast about BBQ, Business, and MORE but really that more is what's going on in today's tech world. So of course in this week's episode we get back in to the world of AI, new social media subscriptions, business hacks, and of course what's going on in the guy's BBQ businesses. 

In this week's episode we just do our regular catching up! What is going on in Darren's BBQ world, what is going on in Randy's BBQ world, and Emma getting worked up about at least one weird thing that the guys say. It is a great episode with a little bit of Darren's current BBQ Competition plans, Randy gives us a little insight on cooking a whole hog, and Emma is along for the ride.

In this week's episode we get in Darren's recent issues with all things technology. From getting a new phone, to his TV falling down to his wifi not working it's surprising we even recorded this episode. We also talked about Randy's catering challenges, cooking more whole-hogs, and managing the busy season like the boss he is. And of course we had to shout-out the recent Que The Mic milestone - 50...

In this week's episode you'll get a little bit of Darren in a cramped Boise bedroom, a broken phone, a cooler on the fritz, and a summer heatwave that has everybody (Emma) short-tempered - this episode turns a simple catch-up into a fast, funny, brutally honest hangout. If you like barbecue, vending war stories, and unfiltered banter between people who actually know each other well, you’re in the...

In this week's episode Darren explains how a last-minute menu problem turned into an AI-generated fix for new chocolate chip cookies and Benny Bites at It's My Jam, while Emma pushes back hard on what "authentic" really looks like when AI starts designing your brand. Randy adds the kind of on-the-fly business perspective only a barbecue operator can bring, including why some shortcuts make sense a...

This episode is a lively, funny mix of restaurant talk, state fair complaints, and a deep dive into how AI is helping the guys run their businesses more efficiently. We riff on pork rinds, barbecue seasonings, and fair food trends while also debating pricing, vendor costs, and what people actually pay for at events. A big chunk of the conversation focuses on Darren’s AI agent “Timmy,” which he use...

In this week's episode, Darren joins us from a truck stop in Massachusetts while on the road after a major barbecue week. The episode covers competition barbecue, a memorable charity auction, travel mishaps, Emma’s married life, and a practical farm and food-service update from Randy.

In this week’s episode of Que The Mic, Emma shares her recent courthouse wedding and the trio celebrates with the kind of chaotic, funny conversation listeners love. The crew dives into wedding cake, dessert obsessions, and the ongoing debate over the best cookies and sweet treats, before Darren takes the conversation on the road with stories from a cross-country competition trip full of surprises...

In this week's episode we just take some time to catch up. Really give you guys a little bit of everything from BBQ Competitions, Social Media Advice, Food Truck Dilemmas, and as always, much much more. There really is a little something for every one in this episode. 

In this week's episode we recap a wild week of travel, barbecue competition chaos, and unexpected wins and losses from Rhode Island to the airport. From a seventeenth-place chicken call to lobster rolls, watermelon debates, and freezer disasters back home, the conversation is packed with laughs, lessons, and plenty of food talk. It’s a funny, honest episode about competition, chaos, and why the jo...

In this week's episode we open with the chaos of recording live from a barbecue competition, where heat, humidity, flies, and technology problems make for plenty of laughs. The conversation shifts to Randy’s massive week of cooking and vending, plus a fascinating detour into the history and scale of the Union Pacific Big Boy train. They wrap with health talk, food facts, and a farm report full of...

This episode is a lively mix of barbecue stories, business headaches, and plenty of laughs as the crew recaps contest results, catering wins, and the chaos of keeping focus in the heat of competition. It also dives into how AI is helping streamline recipe costing and operations, while the team trades jokes, life updates, and a few wonderfully unfiltered tangents along the way.

In this week's episode we talk about how the holiday weekend went, what DW has been up to since he took the week off from competitions, what crazy business stuff Randy has going on, and Emma's strong feelings towards certain AI use. As always, there's always something for someone. 

Tune in for this week's episode as we talk about Darren's preparations for the competition in Blackfoot, Idaho, as it is one of his favorites and home of the original One Can Challenge. We also talk about what the food truck business has been looking like for Randy and Emma drops some big news. 

In this week's episode Darren is coming to us live from the State Center, IA BBQ Competition where we get a first hand view of BBQ and well...Trains. That sends us down a rabbit hole where we learn about Randy's new found love for "The Big Boy", how well the guys know songs that reference the word "train" (it's meaning however...), and of course much much more. As always, there's a little bit of s...

In this week's episode we catch up with Darren on his recent trip to Canada, the BBQ competition he is at, how FFA Week went for Randy, and how the BBQ catering at Emma's sister's wedding (spoiler, Smokey D's for the win) all while taking a trip down memory lane. As always, there's a little bit for everyone and a lot of laughs to be had.

In this week's episode Darren gives us a run down of some of the more frustrating things he's run in to this week in the restaurant world, Randy gives us a sneak peek in to prep for FFA Week, and Emma is diving in to cooking saved social media recipes. There's always a little bit of something for everyone.    Don't forget to check out our merch at quethemic.com or follow us on social media @quethe...

In this week's episode we recap the rest of Darren's weekend in Tennessee, Randy's latest bbq adventures, and Emma's trip to another local BBQ restaurant. We will break the news to you now...Emma did mess up the sign off so blame her for the fact that we didn't have a boom this weekend. Just know it was done in spirit. 

Happy Memorial Day! In this week's episode we recap the guys recent trip to the restaurant show in Chicago, how Darren is doing down in Tennessee, and as always, much much more.   Apologies for Darren's audio, his wifi and headphones were working overtime this week.