LAST SHOW TILL TUESDAY, HAPPY USA 250... ENJOY (Ep #1,247)

**Podcast Description for Episode #1,247 of The Clay Edwards Show:** It's Thursday, July 2, 2026 — the eve of the 4th of July weekend — and Clay is fired up on the mothership 103.9 WYAB! In this episode, Clay kicks things off celebrating America’s 250th with patriotic energy, FAFO merch deals (use promo code **USA250** for 50% off flags, shirts, hoodies & more at BuyFAFO.com), and a hilarious deep dive into the viral Empire State Building Russian climbers and the best memes flooding the internet. Clay also breaks the news on Mazzio’s Pizza closing its remaining Mississippi locations, shares a raw personal story about his near-death experience with diverticulitis (and why a quality grill brush could literally save your life), and delivers plenty of unfiltered talk on culture, current events, and the holiday weekend. **In the 2nd hour, in-studio guest Jonathan Huddleston of Grills of Mississippi** joins the show for an in-depth conversation on all things BBQ and outdoor cooking. They cover: - The dangers of cheap wire grill brushes and proper grill maintenance - Hot & fast barrel/drum smokers vs. traditional methods - Outdoor kitchen design & workflow - Converting grills to natural gas - High-quality pellets, grills, and competition cooking tips - Special 4th of July weekend deals (buy 3 bags of premium pellets, get 1 free!) Plus sponsor shoutouts, live chat banter, and holiday weekend plans at places like Cypress Point Resort. Strap in for laughs, real talk, BBQ wisdom, and that signature Clay Edwards energy as we head into Independence Day! **Stream now on YouTube, Rumble, X, Facebook, or your favorite podcast app.** #ClayEdwardsShow #FAFO #GrillsOfMississippi #FourthOfJuly #Mississippi #JacksonMS #BBQ