The 207 Collective Podcast
The 207 Collective Podcast
Broadcasting from Alfred, Maine, The 207 Collective Podcast dives deep into the stories behind the people who shape our world in big and small ways. From entrepreneurs and business owners to passionate hobbyists and everyday individuals who’ve overcome life-altering challenges, we bring you raw, inspiring conversations that reveal what it really takes to create, persevere, and thrive. If you love stories of resilience, creativity, and real-world wisdom, you're in the right place. Available on all major listening platforms!
The 207 Collective Podcast
Steve Becker "Becker's Barbecue"
Steve Becker began his career 23 years ago at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a crane mechanic, a trade that taught him precision, discipline, and the value of hard work. Fifteen years ago, what started as a simple hobby—cooking barbecue—quickly became a passion. Thirteen years ago, Steve took that passion a step further by building his own smoker, laying the foundation for what would become much more than just backyard cooking.
Influenced early on by his Grandma Jo, Steve believes food has a unique power to bring people together. That belief still drives everything he does. For Steve, barbecue isn’t just about flavor—it’s about dedication, patience, and putting real heart into the craft.
Most recently, Steve teamed up with fabricator Scott Brouillard to build a rat-rod–themed food truck from an old Penske truck—despite neither of them having ever set foot inside a food truck before. The entire build process is documented on the Flipping Customized YouTube channel, showcasing their creativity, problem-solving, and relentless work ethic.
Steve Becker’s journey blends blue-collar grit, family tradition, and a deep passion for barbecue—proof that when skill and heart come together, something special is built.