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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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Step into the Minnesota State Fair with Donna Battcher, whose barbecue tradition has delighted fairgoers for more than four decades. From her signature ribby sandwiches to homemade sauce and shaved pork tenderloin, Donna shares the ... more

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What does it take to bring authentic barbecue flavor to a restaurant experience? Michael Conlon of Virgil’s Real BBQ takes us behind the scenes of the business, where smoke, preparation, and consistency all matter. Explore the chall... more

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Matt Abdu went from Del Posto’s white tablecloths to the smoky pits of Pig Beach BBQ — and he’s redefining what great barbecue can be. This week, hear how a fine‑dining chef beat Bobby Flay, mastered smoke as a seasoning, and built ... more

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Conlon
East Coast pit boss and executive chef at Virgil's Real BBQ
Virgil's Real BBQ
Episode: Michael Conlon: Inside Virgil’s Real BBQ
Matt Abdoo
Chef and partner at Pig Beach BBQ, former chef de cuisine at Del Posto
Pig Beach BBQ
Episode: From Fine Dining to Fire & Smoke: The Matt Abdoo Story
Clint Cantwell
Pitmaster, writer, editor-in-chief of amazingribs.com
AmazingRibs.com
Episode: Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Sterling Smith
Owner and pit master of Loot N Booty BBQ; Navy veteran; world championships competitor; author and instructor
Loot N Booty BBQ
Episode: From Navy Decks to BBQ Dominance
Michelle Wallace
Chef from Houston known for her chef-driven Texas BBQ approach
Gatlin's BBQ (former executive chef)
Episode: Texas Smoke, Global Flavor: Chef Michelle Wallace on the Future of Barbecue
Matt Pereira
Owner of Matt's Backyard BBQ, competition BBQer
Matt's Backyard BBQ
Episode: From Backyard to Big Leagues: The Matt Pereira Story
Stuart Wettenson
Fourth-generation restaurateur behind Dallas BBQ
Dallas BBQ
Episode: From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
Brayden Estrella
18-year-old pitmaster from the East Coast, developing his own style
Independent pitmaster (East Coast)
Episode: From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
John Biak
Co-owner, Just North of Memphis Barbecue
Just North of Memphis Barbecue
Episode: The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy

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Freddie Bell
Author of Words to the Wise: Guide for Daily Living

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 States3 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 States4 years ago
  • Fast paced, entertaining and educational - you won’t be bored. Great guests and topics to follow.

    Audible
    5
    Social Worker
    United States4 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 States4 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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Guests are described as engaging and knowledgeable, including competition champions.
The hosts and lively pace are appreciated, though some listeners say the tips come thick and fast.
Listeners praise the balance of entertaining conversation and useful barbecue information.
Reviews highlight practical lessons for grilling and smoking meats.

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Michael Conlon: Inside Virgil’s Real BBQ
Q: Should ribs fall completely off the bone or have we been taught the wrong definition of a perfectly cooked rib?
Ribs should be tender enough for the meat to pull cleanly from the bone with a bite, while staying intact. Falling off the bone usually means they are overcooked.
Michael Conlon: Inside Virgil’s Real BBQ
Q: Why don't my ribs taste like the ribs I just got down at Virgil's?
Conlon says equipment and technique are the main differences. A standard Weber kettle can produce excellent barbecue if cooks use indirect heat, allow enough time for smoke, and avoid misleading advice.
From Fine Dining to Fire & Smoke: The Matt Abdoo Story
Q: Where do you think American barbecue is headed over the next five or ten years?
He expects traditional regional styles to remain popular, while barbecue increasingly draws on international cuisines and develops more creative sandwiches.
From Fine Dining to Fire & Smoke: The Matt Abdoo Story
Q: What did barbecue teach Matt Abdoo about that culinary school couldn't teach you?
He says barbecue introduced him to a warm community where people openly share stories, techniques and advice, unlike the cutthroat atmosphere he experienced in high-end fine dining.
From Navy Decks to BBQ Dominance
Q: How do you balance competition barbecue with cooking for family at home?
Keep things simpler at home, avoid overcomplicating recipes with heavy injections or powders, and focus on moisture, flavor balance, and a clean, consistent cook that your family enjoys.

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Practical barbecue advice and lively interviews with chefs, pitmasters, restaurant operators, product founders and competition champions anchor these conversations. Guests share the stories behind their businesses and careers while discussing smoking and grilling methods, regional traditions, competition techniques, equipment, sauces, restaurant operations and the business of building a barbecue brand. Listener questions and product spotlights complement the expert interviews, making the format relevant to both home cooks and industry professionals.

Freddie Bell is the recurring host, guiding discussions that connect hands-on cooking knowledge with the people and businesses shaping barbecue. The mix ranges from accessible tips for backyard... more

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Recent guests on BBQ RADIO NETWORK include:

1. Michael Conlon
2. Matt Abdoo
3. Clint Cantwell
4. Sterling Smith
5. Michelle Wallace
6. Matt Pereira
7. Stuart Wettenson
8. Brayden Estrella

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