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BBQ RADIO NETWORK

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!

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Thursday · 42 min
Donna’s Barbecue: 40 Years of Flavor and Heart
Send us Fan Mail 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 family history, dedication, and memorable flavors behind her success. It’s a Minnesota tradition worth celebrating on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
November 5 · 42 min
Michael Conlon: Inside Virgil’s Real BBQ
Send us Fan Mail 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 challenges of serving barbecue to a crowd and the people who make it happen, on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
October 29 · 42 min
From Fine Dining to Fire & Smoke: The Matt Abdoo Story
Send us Fan Mail 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 one of the most creative BBQ brands in America. Family, fire, flavor… and a few secrets you’ll want to steal for your backyard. It’s all on the Barbecue Radio Network with Freddie Bell and Chef Matt Abdoo. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
October 22 · 41 min
Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Send us Fan Mail 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 journey, the myths he’s busting, the tips that transform backyard cooks, and the trends shaping the future of live‑fire cooking. Don’t miss it, your next great barbecue starts right here on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
October 15 · 42 min
From Navy Decks to BBQ Dominance
Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Sterling Smith — Navy veteran, world champion pit master, and the force behind Loot N Booty BBQ. Hear how a backyard disaster turned into 800 top‑10 finishes, award‑winning sauces, and a global brand. Plus, Sterling shares the championship habits YOU can use at home this weekend. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
October 8 · 42 min
Texas Smoke, Global Flavor: Chef Michelle Wallace on the Future of Barbecue
Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Houston’s own Chef Michelle Wallace — a pitmaster redefining Texas barbecue. From whole‑animal cooking to Vietnamese brisket curry, smoked butter, and sides that steal the show, Michelle reveals where barbecue is headed next. Tradition, innovation, and a whole lot of love — don’t miss it, right here on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com
October 1 · 41 min
From Backyard Smoke to Brooklyn Fire: The Rise of Bark Barbecue
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
September 24 · 40 min
Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
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
September 17 · 42 min
From Backyard to Big Leagues: The Matt Pereira Story
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
September 10 · 39 min
Bullhorn, Gooder, and Great: Inside Texas BBQ with Rob Arocha
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
September 3 · 37 min
From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
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
August 20 · 41 min
Memphis Soul, Minnesota Smoke
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
August 13 · 40 min
From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
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
August 6 · 42 min
From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
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
July 30 · 43 min
The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
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
July 23 · 42 min
The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy
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
July 16 · 43 min
The BBQ Playbook: From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce
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
July 9 · 41 min
From Couch Potato to Pit Master: The Johnny Maggs Story
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
July 2 · 41 min
The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue: From Gas Station to Global Fame
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
June 25 · 39 min
Smokehouse Stories: The Legend of John Henry Abercrombie
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

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