Thyron Mathews Bet On Himself… And Built This BBQ Dream

🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥Episode 6 of the Open Fire MeatUp series is bigger than BBQ.We sat down with Thyron Mathews of  @ThyronMathewsBBQ  in  Hondo, Texas—and what started as a conversation about food turned into something much deeper.From humble beginnings—traveling to Florida to Iowa—to building a BBQ brand, landing on national TV shows like BBQ Brawl, and betting his life savings on his sauce and rub line… Thyron’s story is built on faith, resilience, and sacrifice.But what really stood out?👉 The role of family👉 The support of his wife—his “secret weapon”👉 His relationship with his son Dallas👉 And the reality of what it really takes to chase this dreamMeanwhile, at the MeatUp, Thyron brought traditional BBQ to a space filled with open-fire and global cooking styles—proving that no matter how you cook…The heart of BBQ is the same.🔥 In this episode:Smokehouse burgers with chimichurri aioliPerloo rice and Southern flavorsBehind-the-scenes of BBQ competitions & TVThe truth about starting a BBQ businessWhy there is no Plan BThis isn’t just about food.This is about purpose.🔥 Subscribe for more from the Open Fire MeatUp series🎧 Listen to The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast everywhere📲 Follow for BBQ stories, recipes, and behind-the-scenesHarder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor.👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order!🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.comExhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last.🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue📲 Connect With UsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecueFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue