The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections

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The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections
Jun 18, 2026

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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.

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Episode Artwork The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue: Big Don’s Collections 42:43 Episode Artwork Smoke, Stories & the Heart of Dickey’s 40:32 Episode Artwork Pink Smokers, Big Flavor: The Animales Story 40:51 Episode Artwork A Mile High, Smoked to Perfection: The Jason Ganahl Story 40:12 Episode Artwork Q39: The Heart, Soul, and Smoke of Kansas City 42:49 Episode Artwork Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue 42:06 Episode Artwork Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell 41:59 Episode Artwork Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand 40:49 Episode Artwork From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story 40:50 Episode Artwork From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue 42:20 Episode Artwork Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q 43:09 Episode Artwork From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook 43:11 Episode Artwork From Gas Station to Global Fame: The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue 41:47 Episode Artwork Grillzilla: From Santa Maria Smoke to Backyard Paradise 42:55 Episode Artwork Big Don’s: The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue 42:43 Episode Artwork From Charcoal to Cheating: Grilling Insights with George Ferguson 41:08 Episode Artwork Legends of the Pit: Heath Riles & Aaron Franklin 42:55 Episode Artwork The Grill Coach Playbook 43:57 Episode Artwork Backyard BBQ, Nailed: Real Smoke, No Fancy Pits 44:07 Episode Artwork From Wagyu to Tailgates: Meat, Smoke, and Game Day Legends 44:17 Episode Artwork From Food Truck to Flavor Landmark: Rollin’ Nolen’s Takes Midtown 42:48 Episode Artwork Champions of the Flame: Featuring Luke Darnell & Matt Basile 44:28 Episode Artwork From Barbecue Beginnings to Beekeeping and Beyond: A Chat with Eric Pearson 42:18 Episode Artwork Two BBQ Pioneers: A Deeper Dive with Craig Sharry & David Bouska 44:20 Episode Artwork Beyond the Smoke: A Conversation with Barbecue Legend Aaron Franklin 41:20