It’s Kansas City Royal weekend — the World Series of BBQ — and John from Big Boyz BBQ breaks down the biggest names, the newest teams, and the toll a long competition season takes on the body.In this episode, he revisits the Montana Pitmaster Classic, gives a shout-out to newcomers That’ll Do BBQ, and relives the heartbreak of the infamous napkin brisket disqualification. From body breakdowns to Vegas prep, this one’s all about resilience, recovery, and the fire that keeps pitmasters coming back for more. Whether you’re Big, Bad, or That’ll Do — we’re all cooking under the same smoke.

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We’re back on the competition trail — fresh off Worland and headed straight into the Montana Pitmaster Classic. This comp has given me some of my best highs (first walk, first trophy) and some of my toughest lows (subpar scores, long drives home). I

t’s the ultimate “Dumb & Dumber meme” competition: on the way there, full of hope; on the way home, either celebrating or questioning everything.I’ll break down Worland highlights (including Wyoming Smokeshow’s GC and Brinkerhoff BBQ’s 180 chicken with his Atomic Peach rub ), and then dive into my own rollercoaster history at the Classic.Sometimes you’re up, sometimes you’re down — but you only lose if you stop showing up.

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What do Australian cult films, a platter of doom, and a cross-continental BBQ adventure have in common? In this episode of Big Boyz BBQ Bytes, John “Montana” Thomas ties it all together. From his rugby mate Kevin “Bad Boy Bubby” McHugh introducing him to the strangest film you’ve never seen, to their BBQ memories down under, to Kevin’s current trek up through Argentina, Brazil, and beyond—this one’s part travel log, part food tale, and part story about how BBQ connects people across continents. Oh, and yes—we’re talking about that Queensland BBQ joint with the gory-yet-glorious “Platter of Doom.” Also news about the next competition - the Montana Pitmaster Classic. Buckle up - its going to be a bumpy ride.