A recap of the 2019 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue event. Includes interviews with BBQ Legends! Keep Reading »
Recapping the 2019 Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue
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!
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, […]
Talking Hasty-Bake Grills History with Jay Johnsen
Hasty-Bake Grills collector and historian Jay Johnsen and I talk about how America’s oldest existing charcoal grill company got its start and more. Keep Reading »
2019 World Food Championships Final Table and Dallas Update with Mike McCloud
Mike McCloud shares exciting news about the 2019 dates, location, and cooking format for the upcoming Final Table event, and the new Dallas, TX location. Keep Reading »
Heath Riles on Burnin’ Up the Road and Establishing a Brand
Heath Riles is one of the most accomplished competition pitmasters out there. Listen in on some of the lessons he’s learned and where he’s headed next. Keep Reading »
Crafting Great Recipes, Judging the Jack, and Building a Solid Following with Girls Can Grill
In this episode, I talk with Christie Vanover of the Girls Can Grill blog. Tune in for her thoughts on competing and developing awesome recipes. Keep Reading »
Craig Verhage on BBQ Family, Tradition, and Keeping the Fire Burning
Listen in as I talk with Craig Verhage of Ubons BBQ about Family, Tradition, and Keeping the Fires Burning Keep Reading »
Green Mountain Grills Distribution, Sales, and Customer Service
In this episode of the BBQ Beat podcast, I talk with Jason Baker, Jim Elser, and BJ Mannix about the GMG Distribution channel, customer service and more. Keep Reading »
Hanging with Jason Ganahl of Colorado’s GQue BBQ
In this episode of the BBQ Beat Podcast, I sit down with Jason Ganahl, owner of GQue BBQ in Colorado to talk about the origins of his restaurant. Keep Reading »