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BBQ RADIO NETWORK
Welcome to BBQ RADIO NETWORK, America’s #1 nationally syndicated BBQ radio show! Each week, we bring you the biggest names and hottest brands in the BBQ world, all dedicated to helping backyard grillers and pitmasters get the best results from their smokers and grills. We dive into everything from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat grilling, competition secrets, and must-have gear. Our guests include BBQ Hall of Fame members, Food Network stars, world champion pitmasters, and top BBQ pit builders—all sharing their expertise and passion for great barbecue. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pitmaster, we’ve got the tips, techniques, and expert insights to take your BBQ to the next level. Tune in for expert interviews, listener Q&A, product spotlights, and championship-winning advice!
Episodes
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Bullhorn, Gooder, and Great: Inside Texas BBQ with Rob Arocha
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Bullhorn BBQ pitmaster and Soul Smokin’ Gooder host Rob Arocha — a Texas legend who’s turned backyard grilling into championship hardware. Hear how he built Bullhorn BBQ, what judges really look for, and why...
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From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
Send us Fan Mail Step into the heartbeat of New York City and the fire of a rising young pitmaster. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Dallas BBQ’s own Stuart Wettenson—third‑generation restaurateur keeping NYC fed and fired up since ’78. Then, meet 18‑year‑old...
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Memphis Soul, Minnesota Smoke
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Chef Terrence Murdoch — the heart and soul behind A Touch of Memphis Barbecue. From North Memphis roots to St. Paul flavor, Terrence brings dry rubs, sweet‑heat sauces, and desserts that stop conversations cold....
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From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network—Freddie Bell fires things up with Ryan Sanderson, the man behind Eat More Barbecue. From a first smoker in Canada to a worldwide barbecue movement, it’s all about smoke, stories, and serious flavor. Don’t miss tips, tales, and the culture…
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From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we’re taking barbecue beyond the plate and into history. Join Freddie Bell as he visits the one-of-a-kind Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City with founder Jonathan Bender. It’s a sensory journey through smoke, sauce, and tradition you won’t...
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The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City isn’t just a place — it’s a flavor. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell takes you inside the legendary Gates Bar-B-Q, where the greeting is loud, the ribs are fire-kissed, and the legacy goes back to 1946. From sauce made in a wash tub to smoke...
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The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with John Biak of Just North of Memphis Barbecue — a pitmaster whose story starts with family, faith, and a legendary Memphis dry rub. Hear how an 11‑year‑old kid smelling smoke on a Tennessee carport grew into a...
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The BBQ Playbook: From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to fire up your grill and your passion for barbecue! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with award-winning pitmaster Chef Ray Sheehan to talk fire control, flavor balance, and the secrets behind championship sauces. If you want repeatable...
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From Couch Potato to Pit Master: The Johnny Maggs Story
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Johnny Maggs of the Pit Life BBQ Podcast—414 episodes strong and still smokin’. Hear how barbecue helped him heal, how competition shaped his discipline, and why the community means everything. Plus, his favorite...
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The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue: From Gas Station to Global Fame
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City barbecue lovers — this is the story you’ve been waiting for! Join Freddie Bell on the Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with the team behind Joe's Kansas City Barbecue — the world-famous smokehouse that turned a humble gas station into a global barbecue...
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Smokehouse Stories: The Legend of John Henry Abercrombie
Send us Fan Mail Step back into the Piney Woods with a true Texas original. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with 81‑year‑young pitmaster John Henry Abercrombie — the man who’s been tending fires for more than 70 years. Hear unforgettable stories of hog killings,...
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The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections
Send us Fan Mail From backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don’s Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot...
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Smoke, Stories & the Heart of Dickey’s
Send us Fan Mail Step inside the world of true Texas‑style barbecue—Minnesota style. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Aaron Egerud from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eagan. From 16‑hour brisket and fall‑off‑the‑bone ribs to community, catering, and…
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Pink Smokers, Big Flavor: The Animales Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, step inside North Minneapolis’ most colorful barbecue revolution — Animales. Founder and culinary director John Wipfli went from fine‑dining in New York to smoking world‑class beef ribs, pork belly, and that legendary green‑chili spaghetti.…
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A Mile High, Smoked to Perfection: The Jason Ganahl Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Jason Ganahl — the heart and soul behind GQ Barbecue. Hear how a Missouri kid turned Denver into a barbecue destination, from KCBS competitions to stadium stands across Colorado. As Jason says, ‘I just love...
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Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Kelly McGee of Q39 — the woman carrying forward a championship legacy built on passion, precision, and pit‑to‑plate perfection. From competition roots to national recognition, hear how Q39 became a Midwest...
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Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Essi Tadrus — the heart and soul behind Southern Love Barbecue in Tampa. From Army‑brat beginnings to building a scratch‑made, multi‑regional barbecue brand, Essi’s story is pure passion. Hear how he’s bringing...
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Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Send us Fan Mail Step into the world where smoke, science, and tradition collide! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with pitmaster and AmazingRibs.com editor‑in‑chief Clint Cantwell. Hear the stories behind his barbecue journey, the myths he’s busting, the tips that...
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Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with the man behind one of America’s most iconic sauces — Sweet Baby Ray’s. Dave Raymond shares how a backyard recipe, a rib contest, and a whole lot of grit turned a $2,000 dream into a $2‑billion brand. From...
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From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network—Freddie Bell fires things up with Ryan Sanderson, the man behind Eat More Barbecue. From a first smoker in Canada to a worldwide barbecue movement, it’s all about smoke, stories, and serious flavor. Don’t miss tips, tales, and the culture…
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From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we’re taking barbecue beyond the plate and into history. Join Freddie Bell as he visits the one-of-a-kind Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City with founder Jonathan Bender. It’s a sensory journey through smoke, sauce, and tradition you won’t...
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Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City isn’t just a place — it’s a flavor. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we step inside the legendary Gates Bar-B-Q, where the greeting is loud, the ribs are fire-kissed, and the legacy goes back to 1946. From sauce made in a wash tub to smoke drifting over...
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From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to fire up your grill and your passion for barbecue! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with award-winning pitmaster Chef Ray Sheehan to talk fire control, flavor balance, and the secrets behind championship sauces. If you want repeatable...
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From Gas Station to Global Fame: The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City barbecue lovers — this is the story you’ve been waiting for! Join Freddie Bell on the Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with the team behind Joe's Kansas City Barbecue — the world-famous smokehouse that turned a humble gas station into a global barbecue...
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Grillzilla: From Santa Maria Smoke to Backyard Paradise
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes a true backyard original. Meet Billy Franklin — Army veteran, lifelong griller, and the man they call Grillzilla. From Santa Maria barbecue traditions to pellet grills, backyard ponds, and Florida flavor, it’s a...
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Big Don’s: The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail From backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don’s Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot...
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From Charcoal to Cheating: Grilling Insights with George Ferguson
Send us Fan Mail Freddie Bell welcomes George Ferguson, a pest control company owner and avid backyard griller from Melbourne, Florida. George shares personal stories about grilling with his family, favorite cooking methods, and the importance of timing and patience. He also talks about the use…
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Legends of the Pit: Heath Riles & Aaron Franklin
Send us Fan Mail Fire up the smoker and turn up the radio! This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with two true legends of the pit—Heath Riles and Aaron Franklin. From competition wins and signature ribs to barbecue culture, technique, and stories you won’t hear anywhere…
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The Grill Coach Playbook
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes the Grill Coach crew—Jay and Brian—for a no-nonsense masterclass in better barbecue. From dry brining basics and clean smoke to reverse searing, fire management, and hot-take barbecue myths, they break down why great...
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Backyard BBQ, Nailed: Real Smoke, No Fancy Pits
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up approachable, practical barbecue you can master at home. Backyard Smoke master Kenyatta Robinson joins with real-world tips on ribs, brisket, and confidence—no fancy pits required. Then the guys from Blacksmoke BBQ talk…
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From Wagyu to Tailgates: Meat, Smoke, and Game Day Legends
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires it up with the Meat Dudes for a mouth-watering deep dive into Wagyu beef, swagger, and smokehouse secrets. Then, it’s game on with the Tailgate Guys, talking food, football, and parking-lot perfection. From backyard grills…
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From Food Truck to Flavor Landmark: Rollin’ Nolen’s Takes Midtown
Send us Fan Mail From tailgating with a smoker to a grand opening at Midtown Global Market, this week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Chef T.J. Nolen of Rollin’ Nolen’s Barbecue. Hear the hustle, the family story, and the secret behind flavors that have Minnesota lining...
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Champions of the Flame: Featuring Luke Darnell & Matt Basile
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, it’s a special spotlight on two giants of competitive barbecue — Luke Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke and chef Matt Basile. Host Freddie Bell brings you stories, flavor, and the fire behind the champions. From live-fire wisdom to competition...
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From Barbecue Beginnings to Beekeeping and Beyond: A Chat with Eric Pearson
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell talks with Chef Eric Pearson, a seasoned pitmaster known for his expertise in clean smoke and deep flavor. Pearson shares his journey from grilling to barbecuing, discusses his inventive techniques including using peach...
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Two BBQ Pioneers: A Deeper Dive with Craig Sharry & David Bouska
Send us Fan Mail The episode features Craig Sharry, a two-time world champion pitmaster and creator of Texas Pepper Jelly, discussing his journey in competitive barbecue and product development. It also includes an interview with David Bouska of Butcher BBQ, who shares insights on barbecue...
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Beyond the Smoke: A Conversation with Barbecue Legend Aaron Franklin
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell on Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with world-renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. From brisket perfection and evolving barbecue culture to new projects, old cookers, and the heart behind his craft,...
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Across the Pond and Over the Coals: The Meat & Greet BBQ Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up the grill with British barbecue masters Owen Cook and Dan Hewlett, hosts of the Meat & Greet Barbecue Podcast. From cooking through the rain to perfecting brisket and Welsh trout, these U.K. pitmasters share how passion,...
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From Backyard to Barbecue Royalty: The Heath Riles Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a mouth-watering conversation with barbecue legend Heath Riles of Olive Branch, Mississippi. From welding his first smoker in high school to creating award-winning rubs, sauces, and ribs that have conquered Memphis in…
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Brotherhood and Barbecue: The Black Smoke Story
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell fires up the grill with the crew from Black Smoke BBQ — a brotherhood of pitmasters bringing bold flavors and community pride to the world of barbecue. Hear how they came together, what fuels their passion, and the secret...
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Baseball & Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell steps up to the plate with Jeff Cohen and Leonard Abramson — the duo behind Baseball and Barbecue. Hear how Cub Scouts, smoked ribs, and New York Mets fandom turned into a hit podcast and lifelong friendship. Tune in and…
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Backyard Pitmaster: Kenyatta Robinson’s Journey from Costco Ribs to BBQ Coach
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell welcomes Kenyatta Robinson, founder of Backyard Smokemaster BBQ, for a soulful conversation about turning everyday backyard cooks into confident pitmasters. Kenyatta shares his humble beginnings—sparked by friendly rib…
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Tailgate Guys: Where Sports Meet Smoke
Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie is talking with Lyndal Scranton of the Tailgate Guys. From backyard grills to game-day stadium setups, we’re diving into the food, the fellowship, and the secrets that make tailgating unforgettable. Don’t miss the tips, the stories…
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Old Virginia Smoke: The Pitmaster’s Journey
Send us Fan Mail Champion pitmaster Luke Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke joins host Freddie Bell to share his barbecue journey—from backyard pig roasts to competing on the national stage. Luke dishes out competition secrets, backyard tips, and the importance of patience and tenderness in great...
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Flavors Over Fire: An Interview with Chef Matt Basile
Send us Fan Mail Freddie Bell interviews Chef Matt Basile on the Barbecue Radio Network. They discuss Matt’s culinary journey, live fire cooking techniques, and the importance of patience and simplicity in barbecue. Matt shares insights on essential grilling tools, wood choices, the balance of...
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BBQ Traditions and Innovations: Conversations with Chris Lilly and Steven Raichlen
Send us Fan Mail Freddie Bell of Barbecue Radio Network hosts a special episode featuring Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue celebrating their 100th anniversary and 18 world championships. Chris shares the history, traditions, and cooking techniques of their legendary barbecue...
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BBQ Pioneers: A Deep Dive with Craig Sharry & David Bouska
Send us Fan Mail The episode features Craig Sharry, a two-time world champion pitmaster and creator of Texas Pepper Jelly, discussing his journey in competitive barbecue and product development. It also includes an interview with David Bouska of Butcher BBQ, who shares insights on barbecue...
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The Barbecue Bible: Steven Raichlen's Flame-Fueled Journey
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell interviews Steven Raichlen, an award-winning author and TV host who has significantly influenced global grilling through his books and shows. They discuss Raichlen's journey into barbecue, the evolution of American...
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Big Bob Gibson's Centennial BBQ Bash with Chris Lilly
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell interviews Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson's Barbecue, discussing the restaurant's 100-year history, traditional barbecue techniques, and Chris's 18 world championship titles. They also delve into the origins and...
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Wagyu Wonders: The Meat Dudes! Evan Carter & Tyler Palagi
Send us Fan Mail The episode of Barbecue Radio Network, hosted by Freddie Bell, features a detailed conversation with Evan Carter and Tyler Palagi, known as the Meat Dudes, who discuss their passion for Wagyu beef and their restaurant, Lady J, in Seattle. They talk about their journey from…
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Savoring the Science of Barbecue: A Talk with David Bouska
Send us Fan Mail Freddie Bell of Barbecue Radio Network sits down with David Bouska, a renowned pitmaster and founder of Butcher BBQ. They discuss Bouska's journey from a career in meat processing to competitive barbecue, emphasizing his scientific approach to flavor enhancement through…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to BBQ RADIO NETWORK, America’s #1 nationally syndicated BBQ radio show! Each week, we bring you the biggest names and hottest brands in the BBQ world, all dedicated to helping backyard grillers and pitmasters get the best results from their smokers and grills.
We dive into everything from low-and-slow smoking to high-heat grilling, competition secrets, and must-have gear.
Our guests include BBQ Hall of Fame members, Food Network stars, world champion pitmasters, and top BBQ pit builders—all sharing their expertise and passion for great barbecue. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pitmaster, we’ve got the tips, techniques, and expert insights to take your BBQ to the next level.
Tune in for expert interviews, listener Q&A, product spotlights, and championship-winning advice!
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