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BBQ RADIO NETWORK
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Welcome to BBQ RADIO NETWORK, America’s #1 nationally syndicated BBQ radio show! Each week, we bring you the biggest names and hottest brands in the BBQ world, all dedicated to helping backyard grillers and pitmasters get the best results from their smokers and grills.
We dive into everything from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat grilling, competition secrets, and must-have gear.
Our guests include BBQ Hall of Fame members, Food Network stars, world champion pitmasters, and top BBQ pit builders—all sharing their expertise and passion for great barbecue. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pitmaster, we’ve got the tips, techniques, and expert insights to take your BBQ to the next level.
Tune in for expert interviews, listener Q&A, product spotlights, and championship-winning advice!
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The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections
6d ago00:42:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFrom backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don’s Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot of heart. Hear how a TV show, a father’s legacy, and a passion for grilling sparked a Midwest original. Don’t miss the story behind the sauce—only on Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Smoke, Stories & the Heart of Dickey’s
2w ago00:40:32Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailStep inside the world of true Texas‑style barbecue—Minnesota style. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Aaron Egerud from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eagan. From 16‑hour brisket and fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs to community, catering, and that legendary “foo‑foo rub,” Aaron shares what keeps folks coming back for more. Don’t miss the smoke, the flavor, and the passion—only on the Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Pink Smokers, Big Flavor: The Animales Story
4w ago00:40:51Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Barbecue Radio Network, step inside North Minneapolis’ most colorful barbecue revolution — Animales. Founder and culinary director John Wipfli went from fine‑dining in New York to smoking world‑class beef ribs, pork belly, and that legendary green‑chili spaghetti. With giant pink smokers, a family‑friendly vibe, live music, and bread baked fresh every morning, this isn’t just barbecue… it’s a full‑blown experience. Come taste what Midwest barbecue can be — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →A Mile High, Smoked to Perfection: The Jason Ganahl Story
May 2100:40:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Jason Ganahl — the heart and soul behind GQ Barbecue. Hear how a Missouri kid turned Denver into a barbecue destination, from KCBS competitions to stadium stands across Colorado. As Jason says, ‘I just love everything about the event… the energy, the camaraderie, the smiles.’ Don’t miss the stories, the secrets, and the passion behind GQ Barbecue — and his new book, A Mile Above the Rest. Tune in and get hungry.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
May 1400:42:49Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Kelly McGee of Q39 — the woman carrying forward a championship legacy built on passion, precision, and pit‑to‑plate perfection. From competition roots to national recognition, hear how Q39 became a Midwest barbecue icon and why its future burns brighter than ever. Don’t miss this inspiring, flavor‑packed conversation — only on the Barbecue Radio Network.Support the showwww.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
Apr 3000:42:06Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Essi Tadrus — the heart and soul behind Southern Love Barbecue in Tampa. From Army‑brat beginnings to building a scratch‑made, multi‑regional barbecue brand, Essi’s story is pure passion. Hear how he’s bringing every style of barbecue under one roof… and why Southern Love is officially launching its franchise journey. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Apr 2300:41:59Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailStep into the world where smoke, science, and tradition collide! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with pitmaster and AmazingRibs.com editor‑in‑chief Clint Cantwell. Hear the stories behind his barbecue journey, the myths he’s busting, the tips that transform backyard cooks, and the trends shaping the future of live‑fire cooking. Don’t miss it—your next great barbecue starts right here on the Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
Apr 1600:40:49Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with the man behind one of America’s most iconic sauces — Sweet Baby Ray’s. Dave Raymond shares how a backyard recipe, a rib contest, and a whole lot of grit turned a $2,000 dream into a $2‑billion brand. From entrepreneurship to faith to feeding Air Force One, it’s a story you won’t forget. Don’t miss it — right here on the Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
Apr 200:40:50Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network—Freddie Bell fires things up with Ryan Sanderson, the man behind Eat More Barbecue. From a first smoker in Canada to a worldwide barbecue movement, it’s all about smoke, stories, and serious flavor. Don’t miss tips, tales, and the culture of barbecue going global. Tune in and… keep the smoke rolling!Support the showwww.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
Mar 2600:42:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we’re taking barbecue beyond the plate and into history. Join Freddie Bell as he visits the one-of-a-kind Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City with founder Jonathan Bender. It’s a sensory journey through smoke, sauce, and tradition you won’t forget. Don’t miss it—where barbecue is more than food… it’s a story.www.bbqradionetwork.com
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