BBQ RADIO NETWORK

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Sterling Smith — Navy veteran, world champion pit master, and the force behind Loot N Booty BBQ. Hear how a backyard disaster turned into 800 top‑10 finishes, award‑winning sauces, and a global brand. Plus, Sterling shares the championship habits YOU can use at home this weekend. Don’t miss it — only...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Houston’s own Chef Michelle Wallace — a pitmaster redefining Texas barbecue. From whole‑animal cooking to Vietnamese brisket curry, smoked butter, and sides that steal the show, Michelle reveals where barbecue is headed next. Tradition, innovation, and a whole lot of love — don’t miss it, right here...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network… Freddie Bell sits down with Ruben Santana — the self‑taught pitmaster who went from pandemic backyard briskets to one of New York City’s hottest barbecue destinations. Hear how Dominican heritage meets Central Texas smoke, why his chopped chicharrón brisket sandwich sells 600 a day, and what makes Bark Barbecue’s new Bushwick flagship a tru...

Send us Fan Mail 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 into a $2‑billion brand. From entrepreneurship to faith to feeding Air Force One, it’s a story you won’t forget. Don’t miss it — right here...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a conversation with Matt Pereira of Matt’s Backyard BBQ — the truck‑driving, brisket‑mastering pit boss who turned pandemic cooking into championship‑level barbecue. Hear how Matt went from burnt ribs to world‑class brisket, why consistency is king, and what makes the BBQ community a true family. Don’t miss it — only o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 judges really look for, and why barbecue brings communities together. Don’t miss it — fire up your pit and tune in. Right here on the Barb...

Send us Fan Mail 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 fired up since ’78. Then, meet 18‑year‑old Brayden Estrella, a blind pitmaster with unstoppable drive, big dreams, and a cookbook on the way. Two...

Send us Fan Mail 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 desserts that stop conversations cold. Hear how family, faith, and fire shaped his journey… and why his ribs might just change your weekend....

Send us Fan Mail 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 miss tips, tales, and the culture of barbecue going global. Tune in and… keep the smoke rolling! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com

Send us Fan Mail 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 smoke, sauce, and tradition you won’t forget. Don’t miss it—where barbecue is more than food… it’s a story. Support the show www.bbqradionetw...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sauce made in a wash tub to smoke drifting over Municipal Stadium, George Gates shares the stories, the pride, and the culture behind the phra...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a Tennessee carport grew into a national champion, how Christy’s sauce became award‑winning magic, and why their partnership makes barbecu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 championship sauces. If you want repeatable results and unforgettable flavor, don’t miss this smokin’ hot episode! Support the show www.bbqradionetwo...

Send us Fan Mail 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 means everything. Plus, his favorite cooks, his mentorship of young pitmasters, and a few surprises from behind the pit. Don’t miss it—keep...

Send us Fan Mail 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 station into a global barbecue destination. Hear the secrets behind the Z-Man, the smoke, and the legacy. If you love real barbecue, you w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 unforgettable stories of hog killings, smokehouses, family traditions, and the East Texas flavors that shaped a legend. Don’t miss this rich, so...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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‑the‑bone ribs to community, catering, and that legendary “foo‑foo rub,” Aaron shares what keeps folks coming back for more. Don’t miss the smoke, t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 legendary green‑chili spaghetti. With giant pink smokers, a family‑friendly vibe, live music, and bread baked fresh every morning, this is...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Colorado. As Jason says, ‘I just love everything about the event… the energy, the camaraderie, the smiles.’ Don’t miss the stories, the secrets,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 recognition, hear how Q39 became a Midwest barbecue icon and why its future burns brighter than ever. Don’t miss this inspiring, flavor‑packed convers...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pure passion. Hear how he’s bringing every style of barbecue under one roof… and why Southern Love is officially launching its franchise jou...

Send us Fan Mail 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 journey, the myths he’s busting, the tips that transform backyard cooks, and the trends shaping the future of live‑fire cooking. Don’t miss it—your n...

Send us Fan Mail 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 into a $2‑billion brand. From entrepreneurship to faith to feeding Air Force One, it’s a story you won’t forget. Don’t miss it — right here...

Send us Fan Mail 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 miss tips, tales, and the culture of barbecue going global. Tune in and… keep the smoke rolling! Support the show www.bbqradionetwork.com