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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast

Steve Koehler, Lyndal Scranton

Booking Overview

This is an interview-focused barbecue show covering competition cooking, grilling techniques, recipes, and the BBQ business, typically featuring award-winning cooks, chefs, competition organizers, and BBQ product or retail professionals. Credible pitches include competitive pitmasters, open-fire chefs, BBQ founders, product innovators, and recognized contest or event leaders; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible niche professionals, including regional and returning guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

lscranton755@gmail.com

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Host

Steve Koehler - Barbecue enthusiast and competition cook who co-hosts discussions about cooking experiences, techniques, events, and the broader BBQ scene.

Lyndal Scranton - Barbecue enthusiast and competition cook who co-hosts discussions about cooking experiences, techniques, events, and the broader BBQ scene.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Competition pitmasters with meaningful contest results, award-winning chefs, BBQ product founders, meat suppliers, retailers, event organizers, or recognized figures in the BBQ community.
Required Achievements:  
Grand championships, KCBS or SCA competitive success, Qualification for major BBQ championships, Award-winning products, Leadership of BBQ organizations or businesses, Television cooking appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Aaron Huentelman - Competition Meat Boxes, Mister Brisket, And Preparations For Major BBQ Contests.

Jody Harris - Launching The Rib Cookoff Association, Competition Cooking, And The Organization’s Growth.

Dirk Mullins - Launching The Rib Cookoff Association, Competition Cooking, And The Organization’s Growth.

Jordan Kirkpatrick - The 2026 Competition Season, Recent Grand Championships, And The Mental Demands Of Competition Bbq.

Tina Cannon - Her Cooking Career, Open-fire Cooking, Cooking Education, And An Upcoming Big Green Egg Appearance.

Recent Topics

Barbecue, Competition Cooking, Grilling, Open Fire Cooking, Recipes

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 376: American Royal Open Champion Charles Winslow-Bey

October 08, 2026

There might not be more of a Rocky Balboa story in the history of competition BBQ than Charles Winslow-Bey. From adversity with vehicles six months ago that left his season in doubt to winning the world's largest BBQ contest last weekend, the 46th annual American Royal World Series of BBQ Open, Charles and his wife April are an inspiration to all who dare to dream big. On Episode 376 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, the story of Smokey Bey's BBQ is one of the best we've told in seven seasons...

Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 375: 'Under the Radar' with Sasquatch Smoke N Que

September 30, 2026

Episode 375 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is focused of the 46th annual American Royal World Series of BBQ, where we're headed later this week to judge after five years of on the competition side. We visit with not only a first-time American Royal team, but a foursome that has barely cooked competition at all. That's Sasquatch Smoke N Que out of Kansas City, a group of military veterans who met while playing hockey for disabled vets and have taken that friendship to BBQ. Johnny Neal and Je...

Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, Episode 374: Kelly Wertz; Kevin Heese; Shawn Campbell

September 23, 2026

Kelly Wertz is one of the legends of competition BBQ, winning more than 40 KCBS Grand Championships during a 20-year career - including the American Royal World Series of BBQ and the Jack Daniel World BBQ Invitational. On Episode 374 of the Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast, we catch up with Kelly about why he chose to call it a career. He's staying plenty busy, with steady catering gigs and a growing 4 Legs Up product line of spice rubs and injections. Kelly has some good info to share and we apprec...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast?

Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast is hosted by Steve Koehler and Lyndal Scranton. Its publicly listed email is lscranton755@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast?

The publicly listed email for Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast: lscranton755@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast?

Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Competition pitmasters with meaningful contest results, award-winning chefs, BBQ product founders, meat suppliers, retailers, event organizers, or recognized figures in the BBQ community. Common among recent guests: Grand championships; KCBS or SCA competitive success; Qualification for major BBQ championships. Recent guests include Aaron Huentelman, Jody Harris, and Dirk Mullins.

How hard is it to get booked on Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Barbecue, Competition Cooking, Grilling, Open Fire Cooking, and Recipes. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

lscranton755@gmail.com

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