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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.

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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 bel... more

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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 a... more

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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 ... more

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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’... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Ganahl
Founder of GQ Barbecue
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Episode: A Mile High, Smoked to Perfection: The Jason Ganahl Story
Kelly McGee
Leader at Q39, marketing and business development expert
Q39
Episode: Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Essi Tadrus
Owner/Founder, Southern Love Barbecue
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Episode: Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
Clint Cantwell
Pitmaster, writer, editor-in-chief of amazingribs.com
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Episode: Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Dave Raymond
Co-founder of Sweet Baby Ray's
Sweet Baby Ray's
Episode: Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
Ryan Sanderson
Founder of Eat More Barbecue, Calgary-based writer/podcaster
Eat More Barbecue
Episode: From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
Jonathan Bender
Co-founder of the Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City, Missouri
Museum of Barbecue
Episode: From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
George Gates
Member of Gates Bar-B-Q lineage, Gates Bar-B-Q representative
Gates Bar-B-Q
Episode: Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
Ray Sheehan
Chef Ray's LLC, award-winning sauces and devotee of fundamentals in barbecue
Chef Ray's LLC / Chef Ray Sheehan brand
Episode: From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook

Host

Freddie Bell
Host of BBQ Radio Network; frequent interviewer and brand storyteller within barbecue media.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • BBQ Love!

    Looking for a new BBQ Listen and your show is Awesome!! 👏 Kimmy 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimba125
    United States2 years ago
  • Want To Get Better @ BBQ? This is it!

    Learned so much listening to these guys. Nice balance of fun and information and all those world championships!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Firefly038
    United States3 years ago
  • Fast paced, entertaining and educational - you won’t be bored. Great guests and topics to follow.

    Audible
    5
    Social Worker
    United States3 years ago
  • BBQ Radio Kings

    Fast paced, entertaining and educational - you won’t be bored. Great guests and topics to follow.

    Audible
    5
    Social Worker
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun Barbecue Show

    Love listening to this show. Great guests and very entertaining. Have learned a lot about grilling and smoking meats.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayhawk Fan '80
    United States6 years ago

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Lively, practical insights for level-up BBQ techniques.
Great mix of guests and actionable tips; entertaining too.
Episodes are fast-paced with lots of bite-sized tips; sometimes dense, but valuable.
Balance of fun and information makes for repeat listens.

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Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Q: What role did Kelly assume after Rob's passing, and how has the leadership evolved?
Kelly stepped into leadership, leveraging her background in marketing and business development to maintain the vision, grow the brand, and implement community-focused initiatives while supporting more than 250 employees and preserving the culture of care.
Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Q: Why expand to Lawrence, and how does the Lawrence location preserve the Q39 experience?
Expansion to Lawrence was inspired by the small-town vibe and walkability, with intentional design decisions like preserving fine-dining touches, building a strong patio, and maintaining linen service and tableware to keep the elevated dining experience.
Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Q: What does it mean for Q39 to remain chef-led and how does that influence the menu and service?
The restaurant maintains a chef-driven approach, updating the menu seasonally while keeping the core barbecue recipes, sauces, and quality that Rob developed intact, ensuring a consistent, high-level dining experience from pit to plate.
Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
Q: Can you tell us about how Q39 started and what Rob's dream looked like in the early days?
Rob's dream began years ago with a passion for barbecue and the goal of becoming the best barbecue team in the world, which he pursued through countless contests and a commitment to authentic, chef-driven barbecue that could stand up to the competition and the evolving Kansas City scene.
Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
Q: Is it a sauce or no sauce with your meat?
Sauce is essential; regional barbecue is sauce-based, and Essi prefers a sweet flavor profile across his offerings.

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What is BBQ RADIO NETWORK about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on barbecue culture, craft, and business, featuring interviews with renowned pitmasters, brand founders, museum curators, and educators who share practical techniques, brand-building insights, and the stories behind iconic sauces and BBQ concepts. Episodes blend hands-on how-tos with broader discussions about hospitality, franchise strategies, competition BBQ, and the evolving landscape of barbecue media. Notable angles include lineage and community, spotlighted brands making scale-friendly or novel approaches to cooking, and the intersection of tradition with modern marketing and product development. This mix is likely to appeal to serious backyard cooks, competition teams, restaurant operators, and brand-performers lookin... more

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Recent guests on BBQ RADIO NETWORK include:

1. Jason Ganahl
2. Kelly McGee
3. Essi Tadrus
4. Clint Cantwell
5. Dave Raymond
6. Ryan Sanderson
7. Jonathan Bender
8. George Gates

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