The American Royal featuring El Fuego Fiasco - Day 6

And so here it is... The very final and last episode of The American Royal featuring the California BBQ Team El Fuego Fiasco. I am truly sad that it is over. It was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my entire life. Like all of us who struggled last year they were one of the ones who didn't quit, no matter what.

They came all this way with monstrous obstacles coming at them left and right, and not for a single moment did they say, "forget it". Aside from the challenge of competing in the biggest barbecue competition in the United States they were faced with; a trailer hitch that was too low, the trailer almost got stuck in the airport parking lot, the hotel told them to park in a garage that didn't allow trailers risking a tow, being on time to pick up Josh and Chris, they had no storage containers, they had never cooked in 30º weather, someone was parked in their spot, they didn't order a port-a-potty, they had no way of washing dishes, one of the turn in boxes was built upside down, the chicken wasn't completely thawed when they needed to start cook it, the fire went out 20 mins before turn in's, the briskest and pork shoulders were an hour behind schedule, and they used a fucking inflatable mattress blower to finish the chicken in time so they could come in 35th in the Nation. 

In 5 years I won't remember who the fuck won The American Royal in 2012, I'll remember who came together as a team and made sure that not one man would let the other one down.

I don't know about any of you, but I know if I had the chance to do this all over again but had to choose between Big Poppa Smokers or El Fuego Fiasco, with out a doubt I would have gone "El Fuego"!!!

There is no WRONG in team,

Sean Rice

aka MEAT ME

The American Royal featuring El Fuego Fiasco - Day 5

What better way to start off the New Year than with the 5th episode of The American Royal featuring barbecue team El Fuego Fiasco. This episode they battle with chicken, ribs, pulled pork and brisket as they struggle to get them in on time to avoid disqualification. How would you have done things differently?

As we all get ready to launch our resolutions for the new year I plan on being more consistent in providing you with new content. It's a fresh start and I look forward to bringing you another year of crazy intense MEAT on MEAT action.

Party On!!!
Sean Rice
aka MEAT ME

The American Royal featuring El Fuego Fiasco - Day 4

Yes, the long awaited episode 4 is finally here. Day 4 with the BBQ Team El Fuego Fiasco as they set up at The American Royal, prep their meat, enjoy a little party time with the thousands of people, and actually come to realize that their dream of competing in The American Royal invitational is finally coming true This is a short documentary that gives you and in site into what it's like to be a BBQ team competing on the largest BBQ stage in the US. Come join me as we embark on this amazing adventure.

I would like to THANK YOU all for your continued support. Things are looking up and getting better.

Stay tuned,
Sean Rice
aka MEAT ME

The American Royal featuring El Fuego Fiasco - Day 3

Day 3 with the BBQ Team El Fuego Fiasco as they get set to drop of their trailer at The American Royal, do some last minute prep and enjoy a last meal of sorts. This is a short documentary that gives you and in site into what it's like to be a BBQ team competing on the largest BBQ stage in the US. Come join me as we embark on this amazing adventure.

IMPORTANT NEWS!

Please keep Mike Weiss of El Fuego Fiasco in your prayers. He just had his right testicle removed last Thursday. The doctor just called and it did turn out to be cancer. Fortunately it's the best form. It was Semonoma in the very earliest stages and was isolated to the inside of the testicle. Moving forward he'll be going to specialist for further x-rays to be concrete that it didn't spread. The likelihood that it spread he said is infantile and that he will not need kemo at this time. They will simply monitor for the years to come. Not the best news but we're all very happy it wasn't worse.

He thanks everyone for keeping him in your prayers and most of all thanks for all the great new nicknames he now has.

I would like to take a moment and thank Mike for everything he has done for me and MEAT ME and wish him the best in recovery and the loss of his testicle.

GOD BLESS BUDDY!
Sean Rice
aka MEAT ME

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"The American Royal" featuring El Fuego Fiasco - Day 2

After a long needed good nights sleep we could finally see the end of the finish line in Kansas City, MO. In this episode we scarf down some of the best fried chicken the midwest has to offer as we find our selves in another pickle with the trailer but as least we have the other team mates, Josh and Chris to help us out.

Stay tuned as we face the freezing cold in preparation for the start of the American Royal in Kansas City.

Party On!
Sean Rice
aka MEAT ME

The American Royal: A Daily Documentary on El Fuego Fiasco

Starting October 1st I will be leaving with the El Fuego Fiasco BBQ team as they take on their life long dream of competing at The American Royal in Kansas City, MO. I will be traveling with them, living with them and video tapping every moment of their journey. I start the second they pack up and leave  to the actual cook at the competition finishing to the day they return.

The American Royal BBQ Competition is the largest in the US with just over 500 teams it is often considered the Olympics of BBQ. Teams travel from all over the US and the world to be crowned champion of this awesome event.

On this trip you will get a chance to meet several different teams, see what everyone is cooking, as well as what El Fuego Fiasco will go thru as they try and get their name into the BBQ Hall of Fame.

I will be filming almost every moment so you will get a chance to see the good the bad, and the ugly moments during this great competition. If you haven't see El Fuego Fiasco in action you're in for quiet a treat.

If you are competing at this event and would like to be apart of this special short or would just like to say hello please feel free to hit me up on twitter @meatemblog or by email meatmeblog(at)gmail.com. I look forward to bringing you this amazing event as well as an in depth look into what it's like to be El Fuego Fiasco.

For more information about El Fuego please check them out on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/elfuegofiasco for more information on The American Royal please go to: http://www.americanroyal.com/events.aspx?f=1&sf=all&view=ListView&c=15

You can get my LIVE up to date info on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MeatMeBlog or you can hit me up directly on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/meatmeblog or @meatmeblog works for instagram as well.

For T-Shirts feel free to email me @ meatmeblog(at)gmail.com there is a list and I am about 3 weeks out, so look out for the fresh new designs on Facebook.

Join the Fiasco!
Sean Rice
aka MEAT ME