This episode features the Masterbuilt Gravity Series as well as a very interesting story about the Masterbuilt Company’s history, its mission, and values. Keep Reading »
Talking Masterbuilt Gravity Series with John and John II McLemore
BBQ Beat Podcast Archive
The BBQ Beat Podcast is for anyone who loves grilling up a good meal or ramping up their low and slow BBQ cooking skills to become King of the Cul De Sac! Whether you're a professional or self-proclaimed pitmaster, this is the podcast for you!
Talking About BBQ in Norway American Style
Kevin talks with Norwegian native Dag Ødegaard and his Texas native wife Angela Taliaferro about their BBQ shop and restaurant ventures in Norway. Keep Reading »
Halal BBQ Pitmasters out of Dallas Talk Food, Culture, and Eating Well
In this episode, I talk with Zahid Ahmad, Rehan Jaffrey, and Neghae Mawla from Halal BBQ Pitmasters out of the Dallas, TX area. Keep Reading »
Jon Jackson on Helping Veterans Find Solace and Healing at Comfort Farms
In this episode of The BBQ Beat Podcast, I’m talking with Jon Jackson of Comfort Farms in Milledgeville, GA… an Acute Veterans Crisis Agriculture Center that is helping US Veterans. Keep Reading »
The Lee Brothers – Hotbox: Inside Catering, the Food World’s Riskiest Business
In this episode, I’m talking with Matt Lee, who – along with his brother Ted, wrote the book Hotbox: Inside Catering, the Food World’s Riskiest Business. Keep Reading »
Inside the Small Batch World of Oakridge BBQ with Mike Trump
In this episode on Oakridge BBQ, I talk with Mike Trump about how he started Oakridge, the small-batch process he uses, spice selection methods and more. Keep Reading »
Sam Jones Talks Whole Hog BBQ, Family, and Friendships at Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
In this episode, we talk with Sam Jones, Michael Letchworth, the Fox Brothers, and more at a Whole Hog Cook event in Atlanta, GA. Keep Reading »
Recapping the 2019 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
A recap of the 2019 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue event. Includes interviews with BBQ Legends! Keep Reading »
Hanging at Grove Roots Brewing with Bob and Dave from Flame Boss
In this episode, I sit down with Bob Hack and Dave Frosch of Flame Boss to talk about the company’s grill and smoker temperature controls units, the company culture, and all those responsible for making Flame Boss a successful brand. Keep Reading »
Sitting Down with Chef Michael Ollier of Certified Angus Beef
In this episode, I talk with Chef Michael Ollier, Senior Corporate Chef at Certified Angus Beef. Michael shares his earliest memories of grilling out with family in Ohio. He also provides some insight into his personal journey towards becoming a chef and ultimately working with the Certified Angus Beef Brand. If you love beef, and if you’re a fan of a great story… you definitely don’t want to miss this episode. Keep Reading »
BBQ Greats Talk About Giving Back at the 2019 Firebox Invitational
In this podcast episode, I talk with some of the most well known innovators in BBQ about what it means to them to help the Firebox Initiative provide financial assistance to food service and hospitality workers in need. Keep Reading »
Talking About Cheshire Pork’s Product Line with Joe Riscky of Fort Worth, TX
Learn about Cheshire Pork, its amazing quality, yield, and different ways to prepare it from Joe Riscky out of Forth Worth, TX. Keep Reading »
Hanging with Tony Roberts of Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions
Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of The BBQ Beat Podcast. This time, I’m talking with Tony Roberts of Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions in Denver, Colorado. This is a great companion episode to the podcast episode I did with Jason Ganahl of GQue BBQ some time back, also located in Denver. Tony and […]
Talking with Australia’s Ben Arnot of the Smoking Hot Confessions Podcast
This episode of the BBQ Beat Podcast features Ben Arnot, host of the excellent BBQ related podcast Smoking Hot Confessions out of Gold Coast, Australia. Ben’s passion for BBQ and the work he does through his podcast and other related projects is clear, and it was a blast to be able to talk with him and get to know him better. Keep Reading »
Wild Game, Fish, Foraging and More with Hank Shaw
This episode features Hank Shaw from Hunter, Angler, Gardener Cook and author of several award winning wild game cookbooks. Keep Reading »
Talking Crisbee Cast Iron Seasoning with Brad Stuart
Kevin talks with Crisbee Cast Iron Seasonings founder Brad Stuart. If you struggle with how to season cast iron, this is the episode for you. Keep Reading »
Farming, Food, and Family with Andy Lane of Hand Hewn Farm
In this episode, I talk with Andy Lane of Hand Hewn Farm in Fresno, OH. Andy shares the farm’s origins, talks about the animals they raise, and much more. Keep Reading »
Celebrating North Louisiana Food Culture with Chef Hardette Harris
This episode features a fantastic conversation I had a little while back with Chef Hardette Harris who hails from the Shreveport, Louisiana area and has been instrumental in efforts to showcase the food culture of that area. Keep Reading »
Talking Food Heritage, Culture and History with Dr. Howard Conyers
This episode features a talk with Dr. Howard Conyers, NASA Rocket Scientist, and Southern Food and Culture Historian. I recorded this episode several months back and was fortunate to have a nice long conversation with Dr. Conyers. As you have come to know, the interviews here at The BBQ Beat Podcast are long-format. As such, […]
Malcom and Rachelle Reed talk food, family, and living that BBQ life
Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of the BBQ Beat Podcast. This episode features Malcom Reed and his wife Rachelle. Many of you know the Reeds via the outstanding How to BBQ Right YouTube videos they put out. With just around 520,000 subscribers, their content keeps getting better and better. If you haven’t subscribed, […]