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This Week In Barbecue — 134 episodes

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What Is Open Fire Cooking? Al Frugoni Explains the Ritual Behind the Flame

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Inside Look at the New OpenFire World Championship | This Week In Barbecue

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BBQ University in China: What It Says About the Global Future of Barbecue

4

132 - A House Fire That Turned Into a Business Pivot: Hill City Chop House

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131 - When the Food Doesn’t Match the Hype

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130 - How to Celebrate Barbecue Culture: Insights from the Syndicate Smoke Down Festival

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129 - The Economics of BBQ + Kitchen Culture: Fair Pay, Real Costs, and What’s Next

8

Meat Dave on Barbecue, Comedy, and Why Community Matters More Than Clout

9

Texas didn’t just build a style, they built a brand, and the rest of the country is paying for it.

10

BBQ Gatekeepers and Global Smoke: Who Defines “Real Barbecue”?

11

There's a fire in the Smokehouse and the Destinations has changed

12

Is Brisket the New Luxury Meat? Texas Says “Save Barbecue”

13

BBQ at a Crossroads: Wellness, Closures, and AI

14

Who Gets to Feel Safe in the Kitchen: A Barbecue Conversation, Hold the ICE

15

Black-Owned, Black-Facing, and the Illusion of Authenticity

16

Barbecue in Flux: Integrity, Influence, and the Cost of Attention

17

What Barbecue Needs to Leave in 2025 (and What Deserves to Rise)

18

What Chefs and Pitmasters Get Wrong About Each Other

19

From Open Fire to Open Hearts: What BBQ Teaches Us About Community and Cost

20

When Passion Isn’t Partnership: Bryan Hull’s Story of Success, Loss, and Self-Worth

21

Swig & Swine: Love, Loss, and the Heart of Holy Smokes

22

Darkside of the Grill: Fire, Family & The Craft | This Week In Barbecue S8 Ep12

23

Tradition Meets Tech: Can BBQ Survive the Shift?

24

Barbecue for All Five Senses

25

Top 150 Pitmasters: Legends, Lists, and Snubs

26

Brisket, Burgers, and BBQ Science: What’s Next for Smoke Culture?

27

Bourbon, BBQ, and the Superstitions That Keep the Smoke Rolling

28

Why the 3-2-1 Rib Method Might Be Ruining Your Ribs

29

Ultimate BBQ Play-By-Play Team,Bizarro Superman, and the Hip-Hop Beats

30

Brisket Deserves Better: A Meat Manifesto

31

Lab-Grown Ribs & Backyard Wisdom

32

Hot Grills & Cold Facts: Food Safety, BBQ News, and Starting from Scratch

33

Texas Top 50 List: Building Legacy Through the Fire

34

Smoke Signals & Soul Plates: A Memphis in May Recap

35

BBQ Hall of Flame: BBQ Legends, BBQ Sauce Lawsuits, and Questionable BBQ Rankings

36

Inside the Pit: Tiffany Perry on Elevating a City Through Fire and Flavor

37

The Perfect Bite: Burger Lore, Pitmaster Cred, and BBQ Pride

38

Pride Over Profit: Why BBQ Needs a Wake-Up Call

39

Boston Buttcheeks & BBQ Myths: What You’re Getting Wrong

40

Brisket, Burgers, and Bottom Lines: What It Takes to Stay Profitable

41

From Boiling Ribs to Lighter Fluid Failures: The Worst BBQ Advice Ever

42

Kings Meat & BBQ Supply Co. Grand Opening + The Real History of BBQ

43

BBQ Myths Busted & Oxtail Doritos, Smoked Brisket Chips

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Meet Kings Meat & BBQ Supply Co. + the Grill Tools That Give You an Edge

45

Healthy BBQ Hacks | Big Bob Gibson Turns 100 | The Future of Outdoor Cooking

46

BBQ Fails, Words of Wisdom, and What It Takes to Succeed in 2025

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From Cookbooks to Michelin Stars: Celebrating BBQ Excellence

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Honoring BBQ Legends & Meeting New Talent at Openfire Meat Up

49

Bryan Furman Returns to Harvard & What Your Grill Says About You

50

From Robot Burritos to BBQ on Water: This Week in Barbecue

51

Family Reunion BBQ Recap | Passport Meat | Top 10 Barbecue

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From Brisket to Business: Rasheed’s BBQ Q&A Episode

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Smoking Out the Hub Recap & Supreme Court Wing Ruling

54

Season 3 BBQ Showdown Contestants Chat & Walmart Pricing Scandal

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The Roadmap To Greatness | Chad Ward WhiskeybentBBQ

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BBQ World Highlights: Pegleg Porker, Art Exhibits, Unc vs. Ocho Steak Debate and More | This Week in Barbecue

57

Festival Face-Off: Memphis in May vs. Smokeslam The Ultimate BBQ Championship Recap | This Week in Barbecue

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Flight Path to Flavor | A Navy Pilot's Spice Line Takes Off | This Week in Barbecue

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Barbecue Scene's Latest: Cookoffs, New Restaurants & More | This Week in Barbecue

60

James Beard Nominated Pitmaster Rick Mace | Tropical Smokehouse

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BBQ Season Kickoff: Top Grill Deals, Festival Highlights & Robotic Rib-Slicing | This Week in Barbecue

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Condiment Controversies & Tipping Etiquette Debated | This Week in Barbecue

63

Barbecue Buzz: Les BBQ Opens, Hiring Spree, and Shake Shack’s Chicken Secret

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Why Is No One Yelling At Walmart? | Interview w/ a Grand Champ

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Don't Smoke Your Meats w/ A Baseball Bat!

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Kingsford's bringing the Heat! | Ace Hardware 2024

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3D Printed Ribeye | From Cairo to Austin | Diners and Dollars

68

Microwave Your Steaks | Smoke, Fire, and Resilience: Holiday Celebrations and BBQ Community Triumphs

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The True Cost of BBQ | Holy Smoke Fest Year 3! | Sazon Era!

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Great Ranchers | How Long Is Two Long | Saying Goodbye

71

Grill & Chill Fest Recap | BBQ Academy w/ Erica Roby | 1300 People Catering

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Getting Ready For Grill and Chill Fest 2023

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Test Tube Tenders | That's Not A Steak | Vegan Violence

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Closed For Selling Too Much Barbecue?! | Now Thats A KNIFE!! | Brewing Smoked Beer

75

Barbecue Unboxing | Seasoned Scammers | Ban On Vegans

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25 New Bbq Joints | Pitmaster Casting Call | Bbq Classes Are Back!

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Rubs to Riches | BBQ In Slovenia | Kings Of BBQ Aug 12th

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Preserving The Pit | BBQ School Is In Session | Chase Dreams Not Clout

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Undefeated Beat Bobby Champ| Bryan Is Back...Again | Do This For Better Sausage

80

Cancer Hits The BBQ Community | What Really Happened w/ NETFLIX | Grill and Chill Fest Tickets On Sale

81

Memphis in May | Travel Updates | Comedians in Barbecue

82

45k Burger Benefit | The Dynamic Duo That Is M&M BBQ Company | BBQ Hall Of Fame Finalist Announced

83

For The Love Of Barbecue Showdown | Does Ga Have Travel Worthy BBQ?

84

Exclusive Chat w/ The Stars Of Barbecue Showdown Season 2

85

Business of Barbecue Pt. 1 | Become An Ambassador | Next Level BBQ

86

Size Matters | Charcoal vs. Propane| Budget Easter

87

Prehistoric Barbecue | Real Housewives Of BBQ | #1 In Texas Teaches Ribs

88

Talking Techniques w/ The Sausage King of Connecticut - Tyler Hodge

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Sausage For A Cause | Festival Run Down | Scripted Barbecue

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Put Your Sausage Where Your Mouth Is | Americas Next Baby Momma | Brisket 101 for $50

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Bryan’s Back | Rockstars in BBQ | Sheed Has A New Job

92

Where’s Bryan? | The Perfect Pit Crew!

93

A.I. Powered Barbecue | Que’ & A | Cash Or Card?

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How to Start a BBQ Business |Until SOLD OUT | Super Bowl BBQ Q&A

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Death Row BBQ Meals | Black History Month Series | Sheed Puts On A BBQ Class

96

Death Threats in BBQ | The Right Way To Barbecue | 20 or less challenge

97

Best Tips A BBQ Pop-UP|Weight-loss For Wagyu | New BBQ Brews [TWIB S3 Ep2]

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A Week At The Best BBQ Joint In Texas | Sexism In Barbecue [TWIB S3 Ep1]

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NYT Best Cookbook Author Kevin Bludso On How To Be Successful | What Is A Chef? EP 37

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Rasheed Buys A Traeger | 24 Hour Live BBQ Stream

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Championship Barbecue Advice from, The Erica B Roby | TWIB 35

102

Talking Turkey & Barbecue w/ a Blue Angel | Holy Smokes Recap

103

Goldee's $800.00 Bar-B-Q Class | Blue Angels Love Brisket

104

The death of regional BBQ? | Best Smokers for under $500!

105

The True Cost of Barbecue | Pellet Pork Belly Burnt Ends [TWIB #31]

106

#AITA | Turkey Gate 2022

107

The Blacks Are Coming! | Operation BBQ Relief in FL

108

Unethical Barbecue | Latest Top 25 Barbecue Restaurants

109

Tailgating w/ Eli Manning | Ultimate BBQ Pop-Up Guide

110

Tuscaloosa to Texas | Do Dry Aging Bags Work?

111

Where's Bryan | 15 Year Old Making Recipes

112

How To Tell Your GF She Can't Cook? | Smoked Ostrich Meat

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How To Make Better Sausage | Do You Need Apple Cider Vinegar?

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BBQ Vending Machines | Should you inject your meat?

115

Proper Way to Prep Ribs | What Makes A Pitmaster?

116

How To Run A Pellet Smoker | Competition BBQ Tips

117

New School Georgia Barbecue & Easy Bake Ovens

118

The Do's and Don'ts for a Great Brisket

119

You Ask, I Answer... All Q&A Episode [What is Green Wood]

120

Don't Call It A Come Back!

121

Vegan Barbecue the new trend?

122

Thin Blue Smoke w/ The Blue Angels

123

Barbecue Book Week & Where Does All The Food Go?

124

Spending A Week In Traeger Country

125

Please Stop Ordering Brisket, A Business Owners Plea

126

Business Branding & Quality, the new era of BBQ

127

Highlighting some of the Women of Smoke, Women's History Month

128

Festival Season Is In Full Effect

129

Divided by Sauce, United by Coal... The Start of a Barbecue Legacy

130

Haircuts w/ a Side of Barbecue

131

Is There A Right Or Wrong Way To Barbecue?

132

The only thing higher than Brisket Prices...

133

Grill Master & Friends Serve Up 4 Million Meals

134

Rubbing Butts For Charity & Chickens That Moo