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!
Episodes
298 episodes
Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City
This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Kelly McGee of Q39 — the woman carrying forward a championship legacy built on passion, precision, and pit‑to‑plate perfection. From competition roots to national rec...
Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Essi Tadrus — the heart and soul behind Southern Love Barbecue in Tampa. From Army‑brat beginnings to building a scratch‑made, multi‑regional barbecue brand, Essi’s story is p...
Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
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 jo...
Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
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 ...
From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
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...
From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
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 sm...
Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
Kansas City isn’t just a place — it’s a flavor. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, we step 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 wa...
From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook
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 championsh...
From Gas Station to Global Fame: The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue
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 stat...
Grillzilla: From Santa Maria Smoke to Backyard Paradise
This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes a true backyard original. Meet Billy Franklin — Army veteran, lifelong griller, and the man they call Grillzilla. From Santa Maria barbecue traditions to pellet grills, bac...
Big Don’s: The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue
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 root...
From Charcoal to Cheating: Grilling Insights with George Ferguson
Freddie Bell welcomes George Ferguson, a pest control company owner and avid backyard griller from Melbourne, Florida. George shares personal stories about grilling with his family, favorite cooking methods, and the importance of timing and pat...
Legends of the Pit: Heath Riles & Aaron Franklin
Fire up the smoker and turn up the radio! This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with two true legends of the pit—Heath Riles and Aaron Franklin. From competition wins and signature ribs to barbecue culture, t...
The Grill Coach Playbook
This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes the Grill Coach crew—Jay and Brian—for a no-nonsense masterclass in better barbecue. From dry brining basics and clean smoke to reverse searing, fire management, and hot-take barbec...
Backyard BBQ, Nailed: Real Smoke, No Fancy Pits
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up approachable, practical barbecue you can master at home. Backyard Smoke master Kenyatta Robinson joins with real-world tips on ribs, brisket, and confidence—no fancy pits required. Then...
From Wagyu to Tailgates: Meat, Smoke, and Game Day Legends
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires it up with the Meat Dudes for a mouth-watering deep dive into Wagyu beef, swagger, and smokehouse secrets. Then, it’s game on with the Tailgate Guys, talking food, football, and parking-lo...
From Food Truck to Flavor Landmark: Rollin’ Nolen’s Takes Midtown
From tailgating with a smoker to a grand opening at Midtown Global Market, this week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Chef T.J. Nolen of Rollin’ Nolen’s Barbecue. Hear the hustle, the family story, and the secret behin...
Champions of the Flame: Featuring Luke Darnell & Matt Basile
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, it’s a special spotlight on two giants of competitive barbecue — Luke Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke and chef Matt Basile. Host Freddie Bell brings you stories, flavor, and the fire behind the champions. From...
From Barbecue Beginnings to Beekeeping and Beyond: A Chat with Eric Pearson
In this episode of Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell talks with Chef Eric Pearson, a seasoned pitmaster known for his expertise in clean smoke and deep flavor. Pearson shares his journey from grilling to barbecuing, discusses his invent...
Two BBQ Pioneers: A Deeper Dive with Craig Sharry & David Bouska
The episode features Craig Sharry, a two-time world champion pitmaster and creator of Texas Pepper Jelly, discussing his journey in competitive barbecue and product development. It also includes an interview with David Bouska of Butcher ...
Beyond the Smoke: A Conversation with Barbecue Legend Aaron Franklin
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell on Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with world-renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. From brisket perfection and evolving barbecue culture to new pro...
Across the Pond and Over the Coals: The Meat & Greet BBQ Story
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up the grill with British barbecue masters Owen Cook and Dan Hewlett, hosts of the Meat & Greet Barbecue Podcast. From cooking through the rain to perfe...
From Backyard to Barbecue Royalty: The Heath Riles Story
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a mouth-watering conversation with barbecue legend Heath Riles of Olive Branch, Mississippi. From welding his first smoker in high school to creating award-winning rubs,...