Ep. 50: Preserve the Pit, Teaching Barbecue & 8020 Creole BBQ w/ Nate Figaro

n this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue podcast, the hosts Charlie and Tee are joined by guest co-host and celebrity Pitmaster, Joey Victorian and our special guest of the week, Nate Figaro of  @CreoleBBQRubs  Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Recent Cooking Experiences 09:19 Nate's Journey into Barbecue 13:29 Connection with Joey Victorian 16:28 Creation of 8020 Creole Barbecue Rub 21:40 Brisket Classes and Teaching Barbecue 26:53 Working on a Food Truck 30:51 Introduction to Competition Barbecue 31:00 The Challenges of Competition Barbecue 33:41 Budgeting and Financial Considerations 36:02 The Importance of Having Fun 39:03 Memorable Moments and Mistakes 50:42 The Lesson of Preparation 53:28 From Grant Recipient to Fellowship Program 59:58 Teaching and Inspiring Through Barbecue 01:03:33 Brisket: The Favorite Class to Demo 01:08:09 Using Social Media to Spread Positivity 01:09:24 Future Plans: Pop-ups, Food Truck, and Continued Growth