May The Smoke Be With You BBQ Podcast

On the eve of the 2023 Jack Daniel's World Championship BBQ Invitational we sat down with the 2022 Champion, Chris Schafer from Heavy Smoke. Chris is no strager to the winners cirlce with over 40 Grand Championships to his name and nearly as many Grand Reserve awards. He is one of the winningest men in BBQ and he sat down to share his journey, why it takes some luck to win and what he thinks it wi...

Ever had one of those moments when you sit down and you realize you are in the presence of someone special Thats what happened when I met Amy Mills at the Jack Daniels World Championship BBQ Invitational in Lynchburg Tennessee. Amy not only knows her BBQ she knows what it takes to continue to build the legacy of a legendary establishment like 17th Street BBQ in Murphysboro Illinois. This is part o...

What does it take to become a ninja? Lots of training...bevoming a mster in oyur disciplene and being one that other look to. Craig Verhage is the BBQ Ninja. A seasoned BBQ competition veteran and now a working with the folks at Royal Oak Craig is all about BBQ. We sat down while at The Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational BBQ and talked all things BBQ. Follow BBQ Ninja on Instagram Follow...

Eamon Rockey is the creator and owner of Rockey's Botanical liqueur. This liqueur may just be the best thing you have never hear of and Eamon may be the one of the brightest stars in all of hospitality. Having worked at some of the countrys best restaurants Eamon felt the calling to share his unique liqueur with the world...enter Rockey's Botanical liqueur. In this episode we talk about growing up...

BBQ has been around as long as fire but American style BBQ is influencing backyard pitmasters around the world. Each year teams from around the globe descend on the hamlet of Lynchburg Tennessee to find out if they have what it takes to be crowned World Champion. The May The Smoke Be With You podcast went on the road to The Jack and had the chance to talk to competitio teams from around the world...

We had the chance to head down to Lynchburg TN to be part of the Jack Daniels World Championship Invitational BBQ and record some amazing live podcasts. This, short, solo episode gives you a preview of what to expect over the next several weeks. We met some amazing people, learned a ton and cannot wait to get back there next year. We hope you join on this fun trip down to "The Jack!"

It's not where you start...it's where your heading. Nothing could be more true for Danny Hernandez. Waking up one day and realizing that the BBQ you have been selling (with much success) isn't as good as you thought it was casued Danny to change his direction...totally! Once a proud, multi unit BBQ operator, Danny now runs the premiere grilling shop in Tampa Florida that also doubles as a Texas st...

Scott Thomas, the man behind the massive Instagram acount Grillin Fools, was one of our first guests on the podcsst but i had the chance to sit down in person at the Primo BBQ Bash event. It was great to catch up to Scott, hear his passion for Primo, his love of music and his continued love of all things Star Wars. Follow Scott: Instagram Facebook Youtube Website

John Russell took the BBQ world by storm when, in his first BBQ competition, the team at Russell's BBQ took home FIRST place! He and his family run their Linesville PA restaurant serving up world class BBQ cooked exclusively on Primo grills. We had a blast recounting their historic Memphis in May win, what it's like to work with family and what its like to cook every day on a Primo. Loved my time...

Once again we are live from the Primo BBQ Bash in Poplar Bluff with Team Primo member James Boatright. Bij J is no stranger to those who watch cooking competitions. He appeared on Season one of the Great American BBQ Showdown on Netflix and in Season five of Firemasters on Food Network. His big flavors on the grill are only matched by his larger than life personality. Loved spending just a few min...

We took the podcast on the road this week - we are LIVE from the Second Annual Primo BBQ Bash in Poplar Bluff Missouri. We got started early with Mike Radosevich who sat down before the gates opened to the public. Mike is cofounder of Code 3 Spices and recently took the role of Grill Manager for Primo. He shares some of his personal journey, what is coming next for Primo and a little Star Wars too...

BBQ cooks far and wide desire to make the perfect brisket. It is, in many ways, the holy grail of BBQ and many a cook has ruined a brisket with a friends and family waiting. On this episode we talk to a true brisket Jedi - Cody Scott, aka The Brisket Boss and brisket cook at the legendary Hurtado BBQ, gives us his advice on how to tackle this BBQ icon. Follow Cody HERE

On vacation back home in Michigan Joe/Joda cooked, for the first time, on a Traeger. The meat was brisket. The seasoning salt and pepper. The smoke was hickory. The result? Listen to this quick cook recap.

Farmer Lee Jones always wears his trademark overalls and red bowtie as a symbol of his commitment to regenerative agricultural practices. Ever since the early days of The Chef’s Garden’s creation over thirty-five years ago, he has remained tirelessly committed to not only ensuring that the family’s three-hundred-acre farm remains one of the most innovative and pioneering in the world, but to foste...

Reality TV superstar and CEO of Duck Commander and Buck Commander, Willie Robertson, joins me for a special crossover podcast episode with Chris Thomas from the MadeSouth Podcast. This was a fun conversation covering everything from upcoming projects to the history of how Duck Dynasty made it into the million of living rooms. You can watch the full interview HERE! Follow Willie: Instagram Facebook...

This one gets spicy as we talk all things hot sauce and more! We are joined by co-founder and owner of Melinda's Foods David Figueroa. David shares what food was like growing up, how it affected his culinary view, running the business with his brother Greg and what causes hiccups. Please subscribe and follow May The Smoke Be With You: https://www.instagram.com/maythesmokebewithyou/ https://www.fac...

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Author. Entrepreneur. Cook. Musician. Host. Pilot. Adventurer.  Southern Gentleman.   These are just some of the words used to describe Nashville, TN based Matt Moore.   Moore's work has garnered critical acclaim as far reaching as the BBC and CBC to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Atlanta Constitution, Chicago Tribune, People, Southern Living, Esquire, Men's Journal,...

Scott Bartlow is a self taught BBQ Jedi Master. He desires to teach others the way of the smoke and save people from the mistakes he's made. Follow May The Smoke Be With You: https://www.instagram.com/maythesmokebewithyou/ https://www.facebook.com/maythesmokebewithyou https://www.youtube.com/@maythesmokebewithyou7644 Find more about Scott at https://bartlowsbbq.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Susie Bulloch is creator of the iconic BBQ brand Hey Grill Hey! In this episode we hear the story of how the brand was born (in a grocery store), her own culinary journey and how her network of close friends makes her and her brand better.

Al Frugoni is a live fire legend...a true Jedi when it comes to cooking over the live flame. IN this weeks episode you will hear his journey from Argentina to Italy and finally Texas where he now resides with his wife and family. He cooks up amazing traditional Argentinian food as well as legit Texas BBQ. Follow him: Instagram Facebook Check out Al's Website

Culinary legend Steven Raichlen American joins us on this episode where we talk about his rich history in live fire cooking and his 30+ cookbooks. A multiple James Beard award winner Not only is he an expert over the fire he has written a novel as well. Hear how this French lit major went on to become the leading voice in live fire cooking.

I get asked all the time where are my favorite BBQ joints are and in this episode I answer that question with my TOP FIVE. This was really tough as I have had the chance to eat at many great BBQ restaurants. I also made this list knowing that there are so many great and iconic BBQ establishments that I have not yet visited...so for now this is my list! In addition I asked some friends who their fa...

With over 700k followers on Instagram Scott Thomas knows a thing or two about BBQ and social media. He is a trusted brand ambassador and a curator of some of the most delicious content you will see anywhere on social media. He also runs Build Media, a social media firm dedicated to helping brands grow their influence via all social platforms. He recently launched Grillin Fools VIP which is a subsc...

Chris Sussman, AKA The BBQ Buddha, is a long time member of the Big Green Egg team and a live fire expert. In this episode we talk about his history with the Big Green Egg brand and the early days of Instagram where he quickly found a large following. Follow Chris: Instagram Facebook Website Links of interest: Smoke The BBQ Buddha Cigar - www.cigarclub.com use bbqbuddha for 20% off Get Chris's coo...