In this podcast session, I catch up with Mark Graham and Shane Draper of Grilla Grills. We talk grill models, Grilla community culture, and more. Keep Reading »
Catching up with Mark Graham and Shane Draper of Grilla Grills
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!
Randall Bowman of Deep South Smokers is Living the BBQ Life
In this podcast session, Randall Bowman of Deep South Smokers talks about his gravity feed smokers, his competition BBQ organizational experience, and the competition BBQ landscape as he sees it. Keep Reading »
Andy Lugo talks Cooper’s Meat Market, Service, and Custom Cuts
In this BBQ Beat podcast session, I talk with Andy Lugo of Cooper’s Meat Market in San Antonio, TX. It’s all about meat that’s custom cut from primals, service, and more. Be sure to listen, comment, and subscribe to the podcast in iTunes of your favorite Android podcast app. Keep Reading »
Bryan Mroczka of Sonny’s BBQ Talks Tradition, Updates, and National Pulled Pork Day
Bryan Mroczka of Sonny’s BBQ discusses his role as head of Pitmaster Operations, Sonny’s tradition and background, new updates and National Pulled Pork Day. Keep Reading »
Up Close with Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Organizers
In this podcast session, I talk with Barbara Latimer and Montana Smith, organizers of the Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational. Keep Reading »
Interview with Ted Conrad of Fireboard Smart Thermometer
In this BBQ Beat Podcast session, I talk with Fireboard Smart Thermometer founder Ted Conrad. Listen to learn all about it here. Groundbreaking stuff! Keep Reading »
BBQ Contest Organization Success with Gary Moss of Tilley’s Biker Blues and BBQ Rally
In this podcast session, Gary Moss shares some keys to BBQ Contest Organization Success. If you are a BBQ contest organizer, this is the podcast for you. Keep Reading »
Christopher Prieto of PRIME Barbecue on Success in BBQ and in Life
Listen to my talk with Christopher Prieto of PRIME Barbecue as he discusses his Texas roots, working with the Wounded Warrior Project, and more. Keep Reading »
Neil Strawder of Bigmista’s Barbecue on His Origin Story and Success in BBQ
In this podcast session, I talk with Neil Strawder of Bigmista’s Barbecue in Long Beach, CA. Learn how he got started in BBQ and how he and his wife Phyllis grew their business from farmer’s markets and catering to two successful restaurants. Keep Reading »
Talking Local Food in Kansas City with Local Pig Founder Alex Pope
In this podcast session, I talk with Alex Pope of The Local Pig of Kansas City, where old-school style butcher shop offerings and healthy provisions abound. Keep Reading »
Competition BBQ in Europe is Exploding with Tomaso Castiglioni
Competition BBQ in Europe is exploding, and we hear all about it in this session as I speak with Tomaso Castiglioni of BBQ4All Defenders Team – Italy. Keep Reading »
How to Start a BBQ Team Off Right with Tim Brigman
This podcast session shares Tim Brigman’s proven steps for How to Start a BBQ Team Off Right. The man won a GC his first time out. Get on this. Keep Reading »
How to Market BBQ Sauces and Rubs with Brian Misko
In this podcast session I talk about how to market BBQ sauces and rubs with Brian Misko of House of Q. Tons of proven, “must follow” advice inside. If you’re just now thinking about what it will take to get your BBQ sauce or BBQ rub bottled, packaged, and made ready for delivery to retail stores, you really need to hear what Brian has to say in this session. Keep Reading »
How to Market BBQ Rubs and Sauces with Tim Forrest
In this session of the BBQ Beat Podcast, we learn how to market BBQ rubs and sauces from 30 year food industry insider Tim Forrest of Tim Forrest Consulting. Hear useful and easy to follow advice on how to craft, market, and sell to hungry audiences in a way that turns them into evangelists for you and your products. Keep Reading »
Make Perfect BBQ Using Real Wood Bar-B-Qubes – with Fred Grosse
Fred Grosse, creator of Mojobricks, shares the story behind his innovative Bar-B-Qubes products and explains how they can help you craft amazing smoked food. Mojobricks have helped teams win 1st place ribs at the Jack and World BBQ Championship honors. I’m pretty sure they’re gonna wow you. I really enjoyed this interview, as Fred and Mandy are just good people. Though you don’t hear her in this session, you may rest assured that Mandy is the glue that holds the Mojobricks machine together. I can’t wait for you to hear this one. Keep Reading »
Welcome to the BBQ Beat Podcast
Welcome to session number one of the BBQ Beat Podcast! It’s been a long time coming, but the time is here! I love that you’ll get a chance to be a “Fly on the Wall” as we meet and talk with some of the most interesting pistmasters (established and up and coming), product developers, industry insiders, and event organizers in the business. Thank you for listening, and be sure to connect with me on Twitter and Facebook! Keep Reading »