World Food Championship 2018 Update with CEO Mike McCloud

In this interview, I talk with Mike McCloud about the origins of the World Food Championship, how the event has changed over the years, the set up for this year’s BBQ category competitors, and much more.

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The BBQ Beat Podcast, with BBQ Podcast host Kevin Sandridge, shares all that’s good in competition and backyard BBQ and grilling. Guests include competition BBQ pitmasters, food industry insiders, BBQ and grilling product manufacturers, and event promoters from the US as well as abroad. If you love BBQ and have an appreciation for southern culture and live-fire cooking – this is the Barbecue podcast for you.

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