A Big NEBS Announcement Just Dropped | El Jefe Talks Grand Am & NEBS

New England barbeque is having a serious moment, and this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast episode proves it. Jeff Kulacz from El Jefe joins Vin, Charlie, and Bob from Big Bobby’s Q to talk competition BBQ, the Grand American Barbecue Championship, NEBS, and what’s ahead for New England teams this season. The crew breaks down the action from the Grand Am in New Paltz, New York, where New England BBQ teams made a major statement with big scores, strong finishes, and serious BBQ World Cup implications. Jeff also shares what it takes to compete at a high level, how teams plan their season around goals like The Jack, The American Royal, and major championship opportunities, and why brisket can completely change the final standings. And somewhere in this episode, Jeff drops a major NEBS announcement that could raise the stakes for New England competition BBQ in a big way. We won’t spoil it here — but if you follow NEBS, competition BBQ, or the future of New England barbeque, you’ll want to hear it for yourself. This episode covers BBQ judging, 180 scores, brisket strategy, Grand Am results, upcoming NEBS events, backyard BBQ opportunities, and why the New England BBQ scene is getting more attention than ever. 🔥 In this episode: • Grand American Barbecue Championship recap • El Jefe’s strong start to the season • New England teams making noise on the BBQ circuit • BBQ World Cup qualifying implications • Why brisket can make or break a BBQ contest • How competition BBQ scoring and tie-breakers work • Upcoming NEBS events and backyard competitions • A major NEBS announcement you’ll want to hear Subscribe to Wise Guys BBQ for more BBQ podcasts, competition BBQ coverage, pitmaster stories, recipes, and barbeque culture from New England and beyond. #podcast #bbqcompetition #bbqpodcast #bbq #pitmaster