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
313 episodes
Bullhorn, Gooder, and Great: Inside Texas BBQ with Rob Arocha
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...
From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
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...
Memphis Soul, Minnesota Smoke
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 de...
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...
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, 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 sau...
The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy
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...
The BBQ Playbook: From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce
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 Couch Potato to Pit Master: The Johnny Maggs Story
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 m...
The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue: From Gas Station to Global Fame
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...
Smokehouse Stories: The Legend of John Henry Abercrombie
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 unfor...
The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections
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...
Smoke, Stories & the Heart of Dickey’s
Step inside the world of true Texas‑style barbecue—Minnesota style. This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Aaron Egerud from Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Eagan. From 16‑hour brisket and fall‑off‑...
Pink Smokers, Big Flavor: The Animales Story
This week on Barbecue Radio Network, step inside North Minneapolis’ most colorful barbecue revolution — Animales. Founder and culinary director John Wipfli went from fine‑dining in New York to smoking world‑class beef ribs, pork belly, and that...
A Mile High, Smoked to Perfection: The Jason Ganahl Story
This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Jason Ganahl — the heart and soul behind GQ Barbecue. Hear how a Missouri kid turned Denver into a barbecue destination, from KCBS competitions to stadium stands across Colora...
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...