Ep. 47: The 3rd Annual Black BBQ Cook Off w/ Bruce Yeomans

In this episode, Brandon, Geoffrey, Tee and Charlie sit down with our guy Bruce “Boo” Yeomans of @nothnfancyllc to talk about his journey into BBQ, The Black BBQ Cookoff 2024 and a special announcement!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and 4th of July Cookouts 08:56 Competing in Barbecue Competitions 27:25 The Black Barbecue Cook-Off: Celebrating Black Barbecue Culture 31:11 Challenges and Support for the Black Barbecue Cook-off 35:37 Judging Parameters and Proteins at the Cook-off 46:01 The Creation of the Black Barbecue Association of America 50:54 Upcoming Cook-offs and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses 55:10 Proving Ourselves 55:39 Growing Without Overwhelm 56:32 Keeping it Nonprofit 57:41 Preserving the History of Black Barbecue 58:47 Building a Strong Community 01:00:22 The Love for Brisket 01:02:22 Bruce's Favorite Dishes 01:03:49 The Importance of Being In 01:06:30 Introducing Marvin Frinks 01:09:40 Connect on Social Media