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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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Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
6d ago00:42:49Tap 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.www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
3w ago00:42:06Tap 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
4w ago00:41:59Tap 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!www.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
Transcribe →Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
Mar 1200:43:09Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailKansas City isn’t just a place — it’s a flavor. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we step inside the legendary Gates Bar-B-Q, where the greeting is loud, the ribs are fire-kissed, and the legacy goes back to 1946. From sauce made in a wash tub to smoke drifting over Municipal Stadium, George Gates shares the stories, the pride, and the culture behind the phrase, “Hi, may I help you?” Don’t miss it!www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook
Mar 500:43:11Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGet ready to fire up your grill and your passion for barbecue! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with award-winning pitmaster Chef Ray Sheehan to talk fire control, flavor balance, and the secrets behind championship sauces. If you want repeatable results and unforgettable flavor, don’t miss this smokin’ hot episode!www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →From Gas Station to Global Fame: The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue
Feb 2600:41:47Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailKansas City barbecue lovers — this is the story you’ve been waiting for! Join Freddie Bell on the Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with the team behind Joe's Kansas City Barbecue — the world-famous smokehouse that turned a humble gas station into a global barbecue destination. Hear the secrets behind the Z-Man, the smoke, and the legacy. If you love real barbecue, you won’t want to miss this one! www.bbqradionetwork.com
Transcribe →Grillzilla: From Santa Maria Smoke to Backyard Paradise
Feb 1900:42:55Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes a true backyard original. Meet Billy Franklin — Army veteran, lifelong griller, and the man they call Grillzilla. From Santa Maria barbecue traditions to pellet grills, backyard ponds, and Florida flavor, it’s a conversation about fire, food, and the life built around them. Don’t miss it — right here on the Barbecue Radio Network.www.bbqradionetwork.com
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