1519525411
BBQ RADIO NETWORK

Advertise on podcast: BBQ RADIO NETWORK

Rating
★★★★★
4.6
from
48 reviews
This podcast has
316 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Unknown
Explicit
Yes
Date created
2020/06/19
Latest episode
2026/10/01
Average duration
42 min.
Release period
8 days

Description

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. Our guests include BBQ Hall of Fame members, Food Network stars, world champion pitmasters, and top BBQ pit builders—all sharing their expertise and passion for great barbecue. Whether you're a weekend warrior or a seasoned pitmaster, we’ve got the tips, techniques, and expert insights to take your BBQ to the next level. Tune in for expert interviews, listener Q&A, product spotlights, and championship-winning advice!

Unlock BBQ RADIO NETWORK podcast Email contact info,
Listeners & Audience details

Email contact information

Direct podcast contact details

Listeners

Audience numbers & engagement insights

Audience details

Podcast Insights

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from BBQ RADIO NETWORK podcast


From Backyard Smoke to Brooklyn Fire: The Rise of Bark Barbecue
2026/10/01
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network… Freddie Bell sits down with Ruben Santana — the self‑taught pitmaster who went from pandemic backyard briskets to one of New York City’s hottest barbecue destinations. Hear how Dominican heritage meets Central Texas smoke, why his chopped chicharrón brisket sandwich sells 600 a day, and what makes Bark Barbecue’s new Bushwick flagship a true live‑fire spectacle. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
2026/09/24
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with the man behind one of America’s most iconic sauces — Sweet Baby Ray’s. Dave Raymond shares how a backyard recipe, a rib contest, and a whole lot of grit turned a $2,000 dream into a $2‑billion brand. From entrepreneurship to faith to feeding Air Force One, it’s a story you won’t forget. Don’t miss it — right here on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
From Backyard to Big Leagues: The Matt Pereira Story
2026/09/17
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Matt Pereira of Matt’s Backyard BBQ — the truck‑driving, brisket‑mastering pit boss who turned pandemic cooking into championship‑level barbecue. Hear how Matt went from burnt ribs to world‑class brisket, why consistency is king, and what makes the BBQ community a true family. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
Bullhorn, Gooder, and Great: Inside Texas BBQ with Rob Arocha
2026/09/10
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Bullhorn BBQ pitmaster and Soul Smokin’ Gooder host Rob Arocha — a Texas legend who’s turned backyard grilling into championship hardware. Hear how he built Bullhorn BBQ, what judges really look for, and why barbecue brings communities together. Don’t miss it — fire up your pit and tune in. Right here on the Barbecue Radio Network! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
2026/09/03
Send us Fan Mail Step into the heartbeat of New York City and the fire of a rising young pitmaster. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Dallas BBQ’s own Stuart Wettenson—third‑generation restaurateur keeping NYC fed and fired up since ’78. Then, meet 18‑year‑old Brayden Estrella, a blind pitmaster with unstoppable drive, big dreams, and a cookbook on the way. Two journeys, one love for barbecue. Don’t miss it—only on the Barbecue Radio Network.  Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
Memphis Soul, Minnesota Smoke
2026/08/20
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Chef Terrence Murdoch — the heart and soul behind A Touch of Memphis Barbecue. From North Memphis roots to St. Paul flavor, Terrence brings dry rubs, sweet‑heat sauces, and desserts that stop conversations cold. Hear how family, faith, and fire shaped his journey… and why his ribs might just change your weekend. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
2026/08/13
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network—Freddie Bell fires things up with Ryan Sanderson, the man behind Eat More Barbecue. From a first smoker in Canada to a worldwide barbecue movement, it’s all about smoke, stories, and serious flavor. Don’t miss tips, tales, and the culture of barbecue going global. Tune in and… keep the smoke rolling! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
2026/08/06
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we’re taking barbecue beyond the plate and into history. Join Freddie Bell as he visits the one-of-a-kind Museum of Barbecue in Kansas City with founder Jonathan Bender. It’s a sensory journey through smoke, sauce, and tradition you won’t forget. Don’t miss it—where barbecue is more than food… it’s a story. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
2026/07/30
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City isn’t just a place — it’s a flavor. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell takes you inside the legendary Gates Bar-B-Q, where the greeting is loud, the ribs are fire-kissed, and the legacy goes back to 1946. From sauce made in a wash tub to smoke drifting over Municipal Stadium, George Gates shares the stories, the pride, and the culture behind the phrase, “Hi, may I help you?” Don’t miss it! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy
2026/07/23
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with John Biak of Just North of Memphis Barbecue — a pitmaster whose story starts with family, faith, and a legendary Memphis dry rub. Hear how an 11‑year‑old kid smelling smoke on a Tennessee carport grew into a national champion, how Christy’s sauce became award‑winning magic, and why their partnership makes barbecue unforgettable. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network.  Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
The BBQ Playbook: From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce
2026/07/16
Send us Fan Mail Get ready to fire up your grill and your passion for barbecue! This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with award-winning pitmaster Chef Ray Sheehan to talk fire control, flavor balance, and the secrets behind championship sauces. If you want repeatable results and unforgettable flavor, don’t miss this smokin’ hot episode! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
From Couch Potato to Pit Master: The Johnny Maggs Story
2026/07/09
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Johnny Maggs of the Pit Life BBQ Podcast—414 episodes strong and still smokin’. Hear how barbecue helped him heal, how competition shaped his discipline, and why the community means everything. Plus, his favorite cooks, his mentorship of young pitmasters, and a few surprises from behind the pit. Don’t miss it—keep your smoke clean and your temperature steady! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue: From Gas Station to Global Fame
2026/07/02
Send us Fan Mail Kansas City barbecue lovers — this is the story you’ve been waiting for! Join Freddie Bell on the Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with the team behind Joe's Kansas City Barbecue — the world-famous smokehouse that turned a humble gas station into a global barbecue destination. Hear the secrets behind the Z-Man, the smoke, and the legacy. If you love real barbecue, you won’t want to miss this one!  Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
Smokehouse Stories: The Legend of John Henry Abercrombie
2026/06/25
Send us Fan Mail Step back into the Piney Woods with a true Texas original. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with 81‑year‑young pitmaster John Henry Abercrombie — the man who’s been tending fires for more than 70 years. Hear unforgettable stories of hog killings, smokehouses, family traditions, and the East Texas flavors that shaped a legend. Don’t miss this rich, soulful journey through barbecue history… only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections
2026/06/18
Send us Fan Mail From backyard grills to kitchen tables across St. Louis, barbecue isn’t just food—it’s family, memory, and pride. This week on Barbecue Radio Network, meet Shadid Stewart, the creator behind Big Don’s Collections, a sauce born from Chicago roots, St. Louis flavor, and a whole lot of heart. Hear how a TV show, a father’s legacy, and a passion for grilling sparked a Midwest original. Don’t miss the story behind the sauce—only on Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com

Podcast reviews

Read BBQ RADIO NETWORK podcast reviews


4.6 out of 5
48 reviews
★★★★★
Kimba125 2024/05/01
BBQ Love!
Looking for a new BBQ Listen and your show is Awesome!! 👏 Kimmy 😁
★★★★★
Firefly038 2023/03/18
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!
★★★★★
Jayhawk Fan '80 2020/06/23
Fun Barbecue Show
Love listening to this show. Great guests and very entertaining. Have learned a lot about grilling and smoking meats.
★★★★★
12PointFever 2020/06/22
Fast and Fun
Great guests, great hosts and great tips. You’ll have to probably listen twice to catch them all.
check all reviews on apple podcasts

Podcast sponsorship advertising

Start advertising on BBQ RADIO NETWORK relevant audience podcasts


What do you want to promote?