#53 Kim Darnell - Old Virginia Smoke | Standing Tall in a Male-Dominated BBQ World
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…
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