Ep 56: The one about BBQ and virtual cons with Jim Nettles

<p>(The Dudes in Hyperspace Podcast is presented by <a href="https://chriskennedypublishing.com/">Chris Kennedy Publishing</a>.)</p> <p>With summer grilling season in full swing, the guys talk with noted pit master and tech guru Jim Nettles about his role judging BBQ competitions for the Kansas City Barbecue Society and his place on the vanguard for virtual fan conventions during the pandemic.</p> <p><em><u>Interview Segment: Jim Nettles</u></em></p> <p>Topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Jim’s history with barbecue</li> <li>Jim’s association with the Kansas City Barbecue Society</li> <li>The joys and trials of judging BBQ competitions</li> <li>The various forms of BBQ and what makes them special</li> <li>The secret to a good brisket</li> <li>The magic of pulled pork BBQ</li> <li>Carolina BBQ: To mustard or not to mustard?</li> <li>Meeting fans where they are: the birth of Con-Tinual</li> <li>The growth of virtual cons and their place in fandom moving forward</li> <li>What fans can expect from Con-Tinual in the future</li> </ul> Catch up with Jim online via <a href="https://jamespnettles.com/">his website</a>, or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/james.nettles">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JPNettlesAuthor">Twitter.</a> You can also follow <a href="https://www.continualconvention.com/">Con-Tinual</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/563373290941914">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ConTinualConvention">YouTube</a>, and Twitch. <p><em><u>Halftime</u></em></p> <p>The guys break down the latest happenings around Chris Kennedy Publishing including this week’s new release — FIRE AND BONE by James Tarr. Grab yours today at <a href="https://amzn.to/3zqtEq9">https://amzn.to/3zqtEq9</a></p> <p>Ian also runs down the latest audio and book news from CKP including the latest happenings around the CKP YouTube Channel.</p> <p><em><u>The News</u></em></p> <p>The guys go “around the horn” with news on their various writing projects and event schedules.</p> <ul> <li>Kev