Episode 62: Juneteenth Features: Dr. Howard Conyers on The Black History of BBQ

Episode #62 Notes0:35 - First off, how did you become a Rocket Scientist?3:45 - How did your science background influence your interest in BBQ?7:15 - How and why is the BBQ is such a strong cultural tradition in the black community?9:30 - On BBQ in Virginia and the birth of BBQ.15:00 - On Southern Food and how it’s essentially black and indigenous in origin.18:00 - Authentic BBQ and the techniques used.20:30 - On the diasporic spread of BBQ techniques.28:00 - What is the difference between a Chef, a Cook, and a Pitmaster?33:00 - How does mainstream media white-wash BBQ culture?45:30 - On the displacement of black communities and how this ties to BBQ. 49:15 - Why is BBQ a quintessential American food?1:00:00 - Book recommendations!Black Hand in the Pit - Howard Conyers (to be released)The Half Has Never Been Told - Edward BaptistThe Millionaire Next Door - Thomas Stanley and William DankoFor Freedom’s Sake - Chana LeeDispossessions - Pete DanielThe Color of Law - Richard RothsteinThe Devil You Know - Charles BlowThe 4-Hour Work Week, Tim FerrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.