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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 56 MIN

Kim Darnell - Old Virginia Smoke | Standing Tall

from BBQ Therapy · host Tavis S Bryant

Everybody sees the trophies.They see the pitmaster, the turn-ins, the wins, and the spotlight.But behind many great teams is someone holding everything together when nobody’s watching.Today’s guest is Kim Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke—a respected force in competition barbecue and the steady presence behind one of the sport’s most accomplished teams.This conversation goes beyond the stage and into the real work: loyalty, sacrifice, pressure, partnership, and what it means to support greatness while carrying your own strength.Kim shares the unseen side of competition BBQ—the long weekends, the emotional weight, the teamwork, and the role that often gets overlooked but is absolutely essential.Because success in this game is rarely built alone.This episode is about leadership without ego, strength without noise, and the backbone behind the banner.This is BBQ Therapy.#BBQTherapy, #KimDarnell, #OldVirginiaSmoke, #CompetitionBBQ, #BBQPodcast, #WomenInBBQ, #PitmasterLife, #BBQLife, #BBQCommunity, #Teamwork, #BehindTheScenes, #BarbecueFamily, #SmokeAndFire, #BBQLegacy

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