EPISODE · Aug 25, 2023 · 32 MIN
Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard
from Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast · host Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Phillip McClard of the iconic McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the beloved eatery his family has been operating for nearly a century. After talking a little family history, Rex and Phil dig into Phil’s daily routine at McClard’s, which starts at 2 every morning. They also discuss McClard’s 2020 purchase by Lee Beasley after the opening wave of the pandemic nearly closed the treasured Arkansas eatery for good. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
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Phillip McClard of the iconic McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the beloved eatery his family has been operating for nearly a century. After talking a little family history, Rex and Phil dig into Phil’s daily routine at McClard’s, which starts at 2 every morning. They also discuss McClard’s 2020 purchase by Lee Beasley after the opening wave of the pandemic nearly closed the treasured Arkansas eatery for good. Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.
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