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In this week's episode we talk about the guys BBQ Pet Peeves, Superstitions, and Rituals at BBQ Competitions along with Darren's most recent win and Randy's meet up with some old college buddies!

In this week's episode we do a little catching up! We talk about Randy's time at the Windy City Smokeout, Darren's recent BBQ contest in Wisconsin, what's coming up with Darren's breakfast restaurant, and more!

In this week's episode we take a little trip down memory lane! Darren and Randy share some of their competition BBQ stories from over the years!

In this week's episode we get in to the process of starting a business when you're building in a small town or the city! Things you have to pay attention to, people you have to work with, etc.

In this week's episode we recap Darren's last BBQ competition out in Idaho. He gives us a little insight on the adversity he faced to get the win! We also talk about new equipment for Randy's food truck along with some great BBQ ideas for the 4th of July!

In this week's episode Darren gives some great tips on grilling this summer, Randy talks about the heat effecting business, and PLOT TWIST the guys tell Emma about a viral TikTok going around right now.

In this week's episode Darren is back! We talk about his trip, Randy's FFA Convention, and things going on at all of Darren's restaurants.

In this week's episode there is no Darren so Emma and Randy dive into all things Food Truck! From things Randy wants to work on, to the future, to the ambience.

In this week's episode we have some special guests! Randy's employees join us for a little bit of the episode to give their point of view of the the business. We also get into some of the dos and don'ts of cooking, cooling, and retherming your meat.

In this week's episode we answer some of your questions on maximizing profitability on menus, how to utilize products, and more!

In this week's episode we have another catch all. We get into Food Truck moves for Randy and Darren, recent BBQ Competitions, and everything else going on for the guys!

In this week's episode we just decided to do a little catching up. We talked about TikTok trends, the new breakfast restaurant, Randy's food truck moving, and more!

The fun continues with PART TWO of our 1 Year Anniversary episode with more guests and more into what we think the future of this podcast holds for us!

This week's episode is very special because WE MADE IT 1 WHOLE YEAR OF RECORDING! Emma took the lead this week and actually had a couple of surprises for the guys while we also recapped the last year of podcasting.   Note: This episode will be two parter so make sure you tune in to episode 55 next week too!

In this week's episode we find out what's going on with Randy's food truck, the new name of Darren's breakfast restaurant, and then we get into some tips and things to make on a flat top grill for those getting into them this summer!

In this week's episode we talk about Darren's next business venture, BREAKFAST! From naming the restaurant, to menu, to business aesthetic, we talk about it all.

In this week's episode we talk about some of the bigger restaurant dilemmas that people are facing nowadays. Between the costs in products going up to raising wages, how do you make a profit?

In this week's episode we talk about Randy's upcoming TV appearance, Darren's food truck testing and Emma's new approach on cooking and more!

In this week's episode we do a little catching up! Randy is thinking about starting a Food Truck class and getting people to work, Darren discusses things from new concepts in the area to what is going on in the beef world to working on attitude, and Emma is just along for the ride!

In this week's episode we really talked about new menu items, adding to the business and St. Patrick's Day weekend! It was a little bit of everything and more.

In this week's episode we discuss some of Darren's tips and tricks for those going to their first BBQ Competition. From things he would do, to things he would recommend, and more!

In this week's episode we recap Randy's time at the Beef Expo and all the fun things at Darren's last BBQ Competition! It is an episode filled with interesting facts, wild comments, and more.

In this week's episode we talk about ways that the businesses can change over time. What's the next move? Is it drive-thrus, carry-out, a different style of restaurant? What does customer convenience look like in the future? We talk about a little bit of it all.

In this week's episode Darren gives us a recap on his One Can Challenge BBQ Competition. What it was like to cook on one gateway drum, all the things he learned, and what he wants to try next!

In this week's episode we talk about facing adversity. From solving problems at the restaurant, fixing equipment, or even moving into a new house. There's always a challenge for you to overcome somewhere.