On the 40th episode of May The Smoke Be With You BBQ podcast we went BIG as we sit down with the one and only Mel Chmilar, renowned pitmaster and creator of Dark Side of The Grill. With his trademark blend of charisma and expertise, Mel shares tantalizing tales from behind the smoker, offering insights into his personal story and what gets him excited about putting that "fire in the hole." Hailing from the great white north of Edmonton Alberta caught up with Mel at the BBQ Love Fest in Tampa Florida. You quickly see how this self taught pitmaster has quickly become one of the leading BBQ influencers with his "full send" philosophy! A true BBQ Jedi he is!