How One Author Became the Voice of Modern Barbecue with @stevenraichlenofficial ​

#podcast #barbecue #grilling #pitmaster  Join Duce Raymond as he sits down with legendary author, TV host, and global grilling authority Stephen Raichlen for one of the most insightful BBQ conversations ever on The Duce Raymond Podcast. Stephen breaks down the real process behind writing bestselling cookbooks like The Barbecue! Bible, how traveling to 75 countries shaped his approach, and why today’s publishers want strong platforms and tight, high-impact recipe collections. Duce and Stephen dive into the evolution of barbecue—from Texas traditions to fusion flavors to the rise of a new generation of pitmasters—and explore why each era needs its own voice in BBQ storytelling. Stephen shares his best writing advice, the future of cookbooks, and why he’s committed to supporting new creators in the BBQ community. He also teases major projects, including the return of Barbecue University at a stunning California ranch and a new documentary on the history of barbecue. Whether you're a pitmaster, food lover, or aspiring cookbook author, this episode is packed with wisdom, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes stories from one of barbecue’s most influential figures. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.00:00 - The Origins of Cooking1:36 - How Stephen Raichlen Discovered Barbecue3:08 - The Culinary Process Behind Babi Guling5:42 - Japanese Griddling, Indonesian Flavors & 75 Countries of BBQ8:15 - Inside Project Griddle12:47 - The Grill Collection16:38 - The Pros and Cons of Modern Cooking Innovations18:00 - BBQ Content in the TikTok Era21:39 - Are Cookbooks Dead?23:33 - The Truth About Writing a Cookbook31:12 - The Evolution of Barbecue33:11 - Mentorship, Storytelling, and Amplifying New Voices35:53 - At The Heart of BBQFollow Stephen Raichlen on Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenraichlen/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevenraichlenX: https://x.com/sraichlenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevenraichlen Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/BarbecueBible/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/barbecueBible/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-raichlen-a9386710/vYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenraichlenofficialWebsite: https://barbecuebible.com/Follow Us on SocialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyrayscatering/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetbabyrayscatering   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbabyrayscatering    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweet-baby-ray's-catering/?viewAsMember=true     Website: https://www.sweetbabyraysbbq.com/