Big Boyz BBQ Bytes Season 2, Episode 1: The Trial Match Episode
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Big Boyz BBQ Bytes Season 2, Episode 1: The Trial Match Episode
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Season 2 begins with the first stop on the Big Boyz BBQ "Idiot Odyssey" in Ogden, Utah. John reflects on the opening contest of the season, why he compares it to a rugby trial match, and what a career-best 3rd-place brisket finish revealed about the progress of his barbecue program. It wasn't a perfect weekend, but sometimes one result is enough to show you're heading in the right direction.
• Launching the 2026 "Idiot Odyssey" competition season
• Why Ogden felt like a rugby trial match
• Testing off season changes and seeing what worked
• Looking ahead to Huron, South Dakota
In rugby, trial matches aren't about championships—they're about finding out where you stand before the season begins. Ogden served the same purpose for Big Boyz BBQ: a chance to shake off the rust, test new ideas, and gain confidence before the long season ahead.
"Sometimes one good score doesn't mean you've figured everything out. It just means you've finally seen what's possible."
The Idiot Odyssey rolls east to Huron, South Dakota, where storms, equipment failures, and a few hard lessons are waiting.
This was recorded in the truck while driving to Huron.