Rephonic
Artwork for BBQ Tips
KCBS
Brisket
Barbecue Competition
Chicken
Texas Brisket
Competition BBQ Trailers
Competition BBQ
Ribs
Pork
Sauce Category
BBQ Competition
Competition Barbecue
Asian Cuisine
Las Vegas
BBQ Competitions
Proud Souls BBQ
Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS)
Dune Sport
Kansas City BBQ
Desserts

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover, the girl behind one of America's top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com and a contestant on Food Network's BBQ Brawl, shares quick BBQ tips you can squeeze into your day to help you up your BBQ game.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes90Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsLeisureHobbiesFood

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for BBQ Tips

Latest Episodes

Want to save a little money on competition BBQ?

If you're staring at a pan of BBQ trimmings after a cook (especially competition practice), don't toss them. That "leftover" brisket and pork is high-quality meat, and with a quick grind you can turn ... more

The founders of Barbecue World Cup say they're building "American Idol for barbecue," with a $1 million prize and a plan to pull backyard cooks and seasoned teams into the same global spotlight.

In this week's episode of the BBQ Tips podcast, Cham... more

Goldee's BBQ is known for its brisket. They don't wrap it during the cook. They only wrap it when they hold it. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what happened when she tested the slow and low method to see i... more

Do you ever wonder if the judges actually tasted the meat you turned in or if your box might have gotten mixed up?

In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what she learned about contesting your scores. She shares... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

HowToBBQRight
HowToBBQRightMalcom Reed
BBQ Nation
BBQ NationJT and LeeAnn Whippen
Pit Life BBQ
Pit Life BBQUnited Podcast Network
Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast
Tailgate Guys BBQ PodcastSteve Koehler and Lyndal Scranton

Recent Guests

AJ from God's Country Barbecue
Champion pitmaster from Hondo, Texas, excited about competing at the BBQ World Cup.
God's Country Barbecue
Episode: First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup
Nate Benson
Co-founder of Uncle Jesse's Barbecue and experienced in the SCA circuit.
Uncle Jesse's Barbecue
Episode: First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup
Brenna Nielsen
Co-founder of Uncle Jesse's Barbecue and skilled competitive cook.
Uncle Jesse's Barbecue
Episode: First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup
Heath Riles
The 2025 World Grand Champion at the Memphis in May BBQ Fest.
Episode: Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage
Wayne Loman
In charge of the international teams at the Jack.
Episode: Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage
Christie Vanover
Champion pitmaster, recipe creator, and the face behind Girls Can Grill.
Girls Can Grill
Episode: BBQ Myths, BBQ Fails and BBQ AI
Sean Martin
Co-author of "Food and Wine Backyard Pizza"
VinDulge
Episode: 2025 Vegas Pizza Expo: Backyard Pizza Trends

Host

Christie Vanover
Champion pitmaster, cookbook author, and the face behind a top BBQ site; frequent host and educator.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • 😘Kahlua Pork

    Thank you Christie for all your helping tips! Yep! Girls can grill , smoke, and love doing it! You’re awsome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimba125
    United States5 months ago
  • 😘

    Thank you Christie for all your helping tips! Yep! Girls can grill , smoke, and love doing it! You’re awsome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimba125
    United States10 months ago
  • Great show

    Christie is awesome! What a great platform for her to share her great insight and show off her personality!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jocogrogan
    United States2 years ago
  • A nice quickie

    Nice, quick barbecue tip doesn’t drag on for hours hopefully not a competition show much like our buddy Rusty

    just getting rusty

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hudy95
    United States2 years ago
  • A class act!

    Not only is Christie and EXPERT at what she does, she’s the most genuine, caring, energetic, spitfire you’ll ever meet! Take it all in… she’s amazing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    April La92
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Episodes feel concise and practical, with a warm, encouraging vibe.
Hosts and guests are consistently credible and community-focused.
The show helps both beginners and seasoned cooks improve grilling skills quickly.
Listeners appreciate Christie's actionable tips and engaging personality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#168
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#215
Hong Kong/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

American Idol for BBQ: Inside the BBQ World Cup
Q: Why BBQ? Why not some other thing that could be turned into a sport?
For a lot of friends and, you know, people that know me, you know, I am 1000%, like, you know, I love to just think about, you know, an industry in general and how it can be better.
American Idol for BBQ: Inside the BBQ World Cup
Q: Scott, can you give us a brief explanation of what is this amazing competition that's coming up?
It's basically, you know, for people to understand very quickly, it's American Idol for BBQ.
Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage
Q: How do they get their equipment and all of that?
Volunteers bring their equipment in and they loan it out to them.
Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage
Q: What advice do you have for people who are here for the first time?
Walk up and start talking because you shouldn't be intimidated by no one. Everybody in barbecue is super friendly.
2025 Vegas Pizza Expo: Backyard Pizza Trends
Q: What can people expect to see in terms of recipes?
The book features over 40 pizza recipes, including fundamentals like sauces and doughs, encouraging readers to create their own unique styles.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About BBQ Tips

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

A concise, tip-focused show hosted by a champion pitmaster who doubles as a cookbook author and BBQ educator. Episodes highlight quick actionable techniques, gear and technique debates, and practical strategies for competition BBQ, home grilling, and event demonstrations. Regular guests include top competitive cooks, event organizers, and entrepreneurs in the BBQ world, providing a mix of how-to guidance, industry insights, and community stories that help listeners level up their barbecue game. The show stands out for its approachable style, frequent hands-on advice, and a strong emphasis on community, sponsorships, and live-fire culture.

Listeners are likely drawn from competitive BBQ, home cooks aiming for better flavor and technique, an... more

Where can I find podcast stats for BBQ Tips?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for BBQ Tips. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to BBQ Tips and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does BBQ Tips get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for BBQ Tips, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for BBQ Tips?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for BBQ Tips, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does BBQ Tips have?

To see how many followers or subscribers BBQ Tips has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to BBQ Tips?

These podcasts share a similar audience with BBQ Tips:

1. HowToBBQRight
2. The Pitmaster's Podcast
3. BBQ Nation
4. Pit Life BBQ
5. Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast

How many episodes of BBQ Tips are there?

BBQ Tips launched 2 years ago and published 90 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact BBQ Tips?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for BBQ Tips?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for BBQ Tips from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for BBQ Tips?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of BBQ Tips. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on BBQ Tips?

Recent guests on BBQ Tips include:

1. AJ from God's Country Barbecue
2. Nate Benson
3. Brenna Nielsen
4. Heath Riles
5. Wayne Loman
6. Christie Vanover
7. Sean Martin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days