Hanging at Grove Roots Brewing with Bob and Dave from Flame Boss

Thanks for tuning into this episode featuring the good folks at Flame Boss Temperature Controllers.

I’m your host, Kevin Sandridge, and it’s October 21^st…. just a few short days before I make my first ever trip up to Lynchburg, Tennessee to Judge the Jack Daniel’s 2019 World Championship Invitational Barbecue competition.

I’m not going to lie. I’m pretty stoked, to say the least. If you know anything about competition BBQ – you know how big of a deal the Jack is – not just nationally but Internationally, as the name suggests.

All told, it looks like there will be 71 Teams cooking the Pro or Invitational division, 41 teams cooking the backyard or Shade Tree division, and 27 International Teams.

Yeah, it’s going to be pretty awesome. And I’m ready man… I’ve got my portable recording gear, some warm, weather-resistant clothing ( This Florida boy has been some places and he knows how to stay warm man….) and a complete and unabashed FANBOY mindset. Yeah, totally geeking out.

Anyway….

Let’s talk a bit about this podcast episode in particular, shall we?

I a few weeks back, I had the great pleasure of speaking with a couple of the good people from Flame Boss… Bob Hack – who serves as their Sales and Marketing Manager and Dave Frosch, Sales Consultant & Team Sponsorships Lead for the company.

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We couldn’t be happier for Robby Royal and Team Rescue Smokers. On their very first Flame Boss sponsored comp with an FB 500 they simply won it all at the 2019 Doc Holliday BBQ Festival in GA! Congrats on an amazing weekend and start to the GBA season! 1st Pork Loin 8th Pork 9th Ribs 4th Brisket Grand Champs!!! Said Robby… “You never really know when you are using equipment for the first time in a comp. These results speak for themselves.” Awesome! #rescuesmokers #robbyroyal #grandchampion #bbqcomp #flameboss #flamebosssmokes

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Roby Royal of Team Rescue Smokers proudly uses Flame Boss.

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#TestimonialTuesday featuring Pitmaster @cowetatina! 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you, Tina, for your #FlameBossFeedback and relying on us to #TameYourFlame!

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Tina Cannon of The Pit Crew, GA, and Bama-Q Fame proudly uses Flame Boss.

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What is one of Pitmaster Tina Cannon's biggest secrets to success? Always using a Flame Boss during her competition cooks! During the @WorldFoodChampionships, Tina used the Flame Boss 300 Controller and finished 6th place in the WORLD! When she used the Flame Boss 500 Controller, she was crowned the 3rd Annual Cowboy Charcoal Fire & Ice Women's Championship Barbeque Series Champion! Congratulations, Tina! We're happy to have you a part of the #FlameBossFamily! 🔥🔥🔥 #FlameBossFans #CruisingWithFlameBoss #Pitmaster #WFC2018 #LadyPitmaster #BBQNation #BBQLife #HeatControl #MeatControl #BBQAppliance #Barbecue #FireAndIce #PitmasterTricks #WinnerWinner #GrandChampion

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They say "April showers, bring May Flowers." So, shower us, #FlameBossFans! ••• We want to hear what YOU have to say about the Flame Boss 500, so WE can "blossom" and get better! ••• 📸 @allseasonedbbq #CruisingWithFlameBoss #ProductReview #FlameBoss500 #BBQLife #BBQNation #Grillmasters #Pitmasters #Barbecue #BBQAccessory #BBQControl

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We met up at Grove Roots Brewing here in Winter Haven, Florida – a favorite craft brewery of mine – where we sat outside, had a few beers, and enjoyed what I think you’ll find to be one heck of a great conversation.

In this episode, we talk about the current Flame Boss Temperature controller models available along with their features and benefits.

We also dig a bit into the history of Flame Boss, covering some of the company’s early adopters on the retail and competition side of things.

A lot of praise and appreciation gets heaped on many of the folks who have helped Flame Boss achieve its current success, both inside and outside the company… and there are a few great stories on through the end of the episode that you definitely won’t want to miss.

Now… a word on this podcast from the out of doors…

You’ll hear the occasional crowd noise, a dog or two, and even the Winter Haver High School marching band as they ramped up for the school’s weekly football game.

It was a great time, and again – I think you’re going to love where we go with this episode.