Last night was the Inner Circle live meeting for the Backyard Smokemaster Society, and now we’re closing in on 24 hours later… So I’ve got to ask, what went down? 😄🔥 For those of us who were not in the room, or for anyone who wants to share the highlights, what was discussed, what topics came up, and were there any big takeaways, announcements, or BBQ nerd gems dropped during the live? I know I’m not the only one curious. Inquiring minds want to know. If anyone wants to give us the recap version, I’m sure the group would appreciate it.

Guess what’s in the Box?

Are we chasing: - Salt, pepper, fire, and letting the meat speak… or - Layered rubs, injections, spritzes, wraps, and dialed-in techniques? At what point does “technique” start to take away from the soul of BBQ? And flip side…Is simple BBQ just an excuse for not mastering the details? Where do you land, and why?

Hey Society Family 🔥 Episode 106 drops LIVE this Wednesday at 6PM PST Topic: Grilling Smart — How BBQ Fits Any Diet or Lifestyle We're covering 10 tips that cover everything from lean proteins and homemade sauces to the truth about smoke, charring, and why BBQ's "unhealthy" reputation is completely undeserved. Whether you're eating keto, plant-based, Mediterranean, or just trying to make smarter choices without giving up the food you love — this episode was built for you. Drop in the comments: what diet or lifestyle are you eating around right now? I may pull your answer into the show on Wednesday. See you live 👇 https://youtube.com/live/LsY55IepmTA

This was a first for me..... on my return flight home from Las Vegas, one of the rubs in my backpack had to be screened two additional times before being allowed onto the plane. I attended a digital content workshop and was gifted a 3-pack of Kansas City BBQ rubs from one of the other attendees. The rubs are made by Gates Bar-B-Q and the 3-pack consisted of their Original, Sweet & Mild, and Hot N Spicy rubs. Naturally, the Hot N Spicy rub was subjected to additional tests. After being removed from my backpack, somehow TSA was able to test the rubs without opening the bottles. When the Hot N Spicy rub failed the 2nd test, I was given the option of throwing it away or waiting 20 minutes for another screener to come and give it a more thorough test. I didn't want to throw part of my gift away and I had enough time to spare so I decided to wait it out. Fortunately, it passed the 3rd screening. I don't know what ingredient in the rub might be considered dangerous or if there is a nefarious powder that is sometimes concealed within spice containers. Now I can't wait to find out how that spicy rub tastes so I can find out if it should really be considered dangerous 😜