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Barbecue
Catering
BBQ
Restaurant Management
Food Trucks
Food Preparation
Food Truck
Customer Service
Barbecue Contest
Thanksgiving
BBQ Business
Child Labor Laws
Catering Business
Barbecue Competitions
Department Of Labor Audit
American Royal
Barbecue Competition
Inventory Management
Brisket
Breakfast Restaurant

A podcast about BBQ, Business, and More with BBQ Hall of Famer, Darren Warth and The Reverend, Randy Twyford!

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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 lit... more

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 su... more

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 li... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Holupnik
Guest on episode
Guest on Que The Mic
Episode: The AI Tricks Making a BBQ Business Run Smarter
Jeff (from the Wannabes)
Guest on site, member of the Wannabes group
The Wannabes
Episode: Darren’s at the American Royal
Emma Durflinger
Guest on episode; discussed name change and ancestry banter
Episode: A Damn Good Chat
Emma Derflinger
Guest on the episode, involved in the conversation
Episode: How Consistency & Focus Drive Results
Emma Dierflinger
Guest on the episode
Episode: Hey, We Will Take 7th
Kyle Johnson
Founder/BBQ competitor, T-Rex Barbecue
T-Rex Barbecue
Episode: It’s About Time T-Rex Joins
Emma Dirkling
Guest contributor
Episode: Sometimes Ugly Works
Luke Darnell
Special visitor to the podcast
Episode: BBQ Shenanigans
Jeff from Shagan
Guest invited to the podcast; barbecue pitmaster
Shagan BBQ
Episode: Just Another Episode From The Jack

Hosts

Darren Warth
Host of the show, BBQ industry figure, driving the conversation.
Randy Twyford
Co-host, known for insightful banter and business perspective.
Emma Durflinger
Co-host contributing guest-spot insights; name variations across episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 32 ratings
  • 5 stars

    Worst podcast ever.

    Karen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spare rib bobby
    United States10 months ago
  • Keep Them Coming!

    Love the behind-the-curtain look at the Restaurant/FoodTruck/Catering business. Emma’s take on working with 2 old farts is awesome. Monday’s are so much better. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick the BBQ Enthusiast
    United States2 years ago
  • My Monday pick me up!

    Love the show! Love listening to the deep dive in the restaurant scene. Very helpful for people starting out in the restaurant space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chuck691234
    United States3 years ago
  • Great Show!

    A lot of good insights and enjoy the content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazy Luke Graham
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners value the no-nonsense approach and practical tips for expanding a mobile BBQ operation.
Fans appreciate the candid mix of contests, travel stories, and real-world business logistics.
Sponsorship proneness comes from content focusing on marketing tools and vendor logistics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Here’s What We Think You Should Do
Q: How do you grow your catering business by not using social media ads?
Engagement and connections matter more than paid ads; getting food into people's mouths through events and discounts leads to organic growth.
Answering Your Catering Questions
Q: How do you manage orders for raw ingredients needed for catering?
You can cook off excess meat and freeze it for future use.
Answering Your Catering Questions
Q: Do you keep in contact annually with clients who may have hired you in past for a catering event?
We should be following up, but our business is too busy for that.
The Food Truck Life
Q: Do you plan on adding more food trucks or exploring that option?
He expresses that he likely will not expand due to labor constraints and planning for retirement while acknowledging that if he had more good help, he might consider adding another truck.
The Food Truck Life
Q: When you look at your business from a wide view, where do you see areas of improvement and how do you plan to address those?
Randy discusses the need for improved inventory management, specifically mentioning the challenges faced due to running out of meat on the truck and the importance of accurate forecasting and stock levels.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Que The Mic

What is Que The Mic about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A behind-the-scenes look at the barbecue and mobile catering world, with focus on contest life, open-format debates, pricing, inventory, and logistics. Episodes blend practical business tactics—pricing strategies, supplier negotiations, and use of AI tools for recipes and routing—with colorful storytelling about road trips, events, and community. A notable through-line is how tech (AI, marketing video, automation) intersects hands-on cooking and event operations, alongside candid banter about family, travel, and the evolving landscape of barbecue entrepreneurship. This mix makes it helpful for listeners who run or want to scale a mobile food business, or sponsor a show that speaks directly to cooks, caterers, and event operators.

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2. Jeff (from the Wannabes)
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4. Emma Derflinger
5. Emma Dierflinger
6. Kyle Johnson
7. Emma Dirkling
8. Luke Darnell

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