A $1,000,000 BBQ Competition?! Here’s What We Know

In this week’s episode, Vin, Chip, and Tommy sit down to catch up, reflect, and talk BIG BBQ news. The crew recaps Vin’s recent Christmas Jingle Mingle party, looks back on everything 2025 brought their way, and shares some personal holiday traditions— including Tommy’s plans for a classic Italian Christmas. The conversation turns reflective as the guys reminisce on how Wise Guys BBQ got its start, how far it’s come, and where things are headed next, including plans for an upcoming BBQ safari. Then things heat up when the team dives into one of the biggest stories circulating the BBQ world: the World Cup of BBQ Competition, rumored to feature a jaw-dropping $1 million grand prize in 2027. While none of the Wise Guys are competitors, they’re fired up to share the details with the BBQ community. Is it real? According to Vin—and multiple sources—it absolutely is. From holiday vibes to future dreams and a potential million-dollar showdown, this episode is packed with BBQ talk, good laughs, and plenty of excitement for what’s ahead. 0:00 Intro 1:27 Jingle Mingle 5:30 This year and what's coming 19:40 Million Dollar Competition? #bbqpodcast #bbqcompetition #foodpodcast #podcast #bbq