I agree, having lived in KC for several years. This is the Kansas City way, although I really enjoy hickory smoked brisket too. I’ve never sampled Memphis style BBQ. What’s the difference.
Having successfully refused to eat Memphis style BBQ for most of my life, I can't tell you the difference, based upon my one-time sampling of it.
Which I was forced to do out of pure politeness.
I think, but cannot verify, that they use pig's feet and armadillo skins and disguise it with bottled smoke.