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.
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BLANE HUNTER of PORKY BUTTS - Multiple World Championships on BBQ RADIO NETWORK
Blane Hunter (a.k.a. Mr. Porky Butts) grew up barbecuing in south Texas from a very young age. He was tending fires and checking temps as soon as he could help with his dad’s passion for the magic that happens in the world of “low and slow” pit smoking. With over 27 years of experience combined with a Culinary education from Johnson and Wales and FVTC culinary schools Blane started competing professionally in the world of BBQ in 2013. In the seven short years that followed he has accumulated one of the most impressive resumes on the BBQ circuit across America.
- 85 top 10 finishes
- 22 Grand Championships in 9 different states
- 7 Reserve Grand Championships
- 2016 KCBS National Grand Champion – Team of the Year
- 2016 KCBS National Ribs Champion
- 2017 American Royal Open World Champion
- 2017 King of the Smoker Grand Champion
- Multiple KCBS “Perfect – Perfect” Scores in Chicken, Ribs, Brisket and Pork
