BBQ & BS

Buckle up, you filthy pit freaks—this week's BBQ & BS is a goddamn Molotov cocktail of madness! We dive balls-deep into building top-secret electronics with the most fucked-up, bullshit schematics imaginable—think wires that lie, components that ghost you, and enough frustration to make a grown man cry into his rub. Then we unload on today's snowflake generation: kids skipping school t...

Lock the doors, grease up your hands, and crank the volume, you horny pit beasts—BBQ & BS is about to get nasty with Paul 'Aussom Aussie' Mackay, the Sydney smoke god who's been fuckin' up rib competitions since 1988. This badass built his empire on fruit-based Aussie sauces 'cause tomatoes were too damn expensive back home—now he's stackin' over 350 awards across the US, Canada, and Oz, turni...

Buckle the fuck up, you degenerates, because this episode of BBQ & BS is a straight-up thermonuclear roast of everything wrong with 2026! We dive balls-deep into whether the woke left has finally gone full batshit insane, pushing their rainbow-haired agendas so far up everyone's ass that society’s starting to bleed. Then we expose the hilarious hellscape of government handouts turning tent-dwe...

Strap in, you beautiful bastards—this week on BBQ & BS we went full throttle into the goddamn abyss! We kick off with the ice-cold bloodbath shooting in Minnesota, then roast the ever-loving shit out of Tampon Tim Walz and his mountain of fraud allegations. We fantasize about kidnapping Maduro (because why the fuck not?), then dive balls-deep into the transition to AI—how the robots are coming...

In this delightfully chaotic episode of BBQ & BS, hosts Thom and Ron crank up the smoker alongside special guest Chicken Little for a freewheeling grill-side chat about the fraying threads of modern life. The crew laments the growing disconnect between people, the creeping loss of faith in humanity, and the unsettling mystery of where that shrink-wrapped grocery store “meat” actually comes fro...

"Barry and Big Mike" (the infamous Obama meme duo), the ongoing tech layoff bloodbath in 2025 (over 200k jobs gone already), and that... uniquely motivational phrase "spank your penis" (interpreting it as a bizarre self-discipline mantra for tough times): make a picture

Strap in for another unfiltered smoke session with Thom and Ron as the pit fires up and the BS flows harder than ever. Thom recounts his wild standoff with a rogue substitute mailman who barricaded the community mailbox room like it was Fort Knox, snapped creepy photos of him for "being in public," and straight-up told him "I can do whatever I want"—all while violating every US...

Reno’s Planning Department are straight-up small-business serial killers: zoning death sentences, code-enforcement SWAT teams, and permit fees that’ll drain your bank account faster than a Midtown hooker on a Saturday night. They choke mom-and-pops while deep-throating every corporate developer with a fat envelope. This episode we expose the bloodsuckers and hand you the wooden stake. Light the to...

Turkey Day, Christmas Cums Early, and the RSS Feed Fiasco”Buckle up for the holiday hellscape episode where Thom and Ron skewer the chaos between Turkey Day feasts and Christmas creeping in like that unwanted uncle at the table. We’re talking overcooked birds, family drama that hits harder than a Battle Born hammer, and why every store starts blasting jingle bells before the leftover pie’s even co...

We’re back with a brand-new intro track, “Smoke in the Air,” a straight-up banger that smells like mesquite and mayhem from the first beat. Thom and Ron crack open the week’s wildest business calls: million-dollar masterstrokes or dumpster-fire disasters? You decide. Then Grok steps to the pit and goes nuclear: roasting Thom’s posts, his pics, his questionable life choices. No mercy, no safe word,...

Buckle up for a no-holds-barred episode from the boys. Has America Gone Soft? with Thom, Ron, and CornJoeleo, where these unfiltered renegades tear into the gutless state of the nation! This week, they’re spitting fire about the government shutdown—another clown show of bureaucrats bickering while the country grinds to a halt. Is this what "leadership" looks like, or just a bunch of suit...

Fire up the BBQ and BS Podcast, where hosts dive deep into the Meat Mafia underworld of black-market brisket rings and underground rib heists; expose the so-called Terrorists sabotaging state fair chili cook-offs with rogue spice bombs; and put Governors on the hot seat, grilling them about scandalous steakhouse payoffs and pork-barrel pitmaster payoffs—raw, unfiltered, and dripping with sauce!

Crank up the heat, old-timers, it’s time for BBQ and BS! We’re slingin’ sizzlin’ ribs and spicier gossip than a tabloid at the barber shop. This week, we’re talkin’ stink-booty rappers shakin’ their groove thangs, AARP reppin’ the silver-haired crew with discounts hotter than a jalapeño, and a batshit theory about butt cancer from them rainbow camera flashes—yep, those disco lights might be zappin...

Thom and Ron kick things off with a bang: crack open a cold beer, fire up the smoker, and welcome listeners back to BBQ & BS after a year away.

BBQ & BS is firing up weekly episodes that hit harder than a cheap beer buzz. Juicy BBQ talk, the bullshit news we all love to hate, and ice-cold brews to wash it down. Grab a cold one and join the chaos—the wildest podcast west of the Sonomas is back!

We're back, and we're kicking things off with a BBQ & BS blitz. But as always, expect us to dive into our wild, unpredictable tangents. Buckle up and brace yourself.

Alright, folks, we're back in action! Yeah, yeah, we know it's been a hot minute, but hey, we've been hustlin', so give us a break. Crack open a cold one, kick back, and buckle up for another wild ride with us.

Today, we plunged into the scandalous abyss once again, trading sordid tales of Sleepy Joe's alleged pillow talk with his ghostwriter for a juicy memoir. As Uncle Sam dropped its "humanitarian aid" like a wrecking ball, we couldn't help but question if it was more about crushing souls than lifting spirits. And amidst the chaos, whispers of a risqué newcomer emerged – the elusive...

Thom and Ron are utterly exasperated with the state of government affairs. We're weary of the burdensome taxes and the overbearing presence of bureaucratic agencies. When will the US reclaim its status as a global powerhouse? And when will the world finally stop laughing at us?

In today's podcast, buckle up for a no-holds-barred rollercoaster of absurdity and controversy! We're diving deep into the latest headlines with our signature blend of humor and edge. Sheriff Richard K. Jones drops truth bombs hotter than a jalapeno, revealing more red flags than a communist rally. From border chaos to zipline disasters in Brazil, we're serving up the news with a side...

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In today's episode of the BBQ & BS podcast on Spotify with Thom and Ron, prepare for some jaw-dropping revelations as we delve into unexpected encounters and headline-worthy events. From the surprising revelation about Pauly Shore's encounter with Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, and De Niro, alongside Marky Mark from the Funky Bunch, to the intense two-day confessional with Congress by none othe...

We've at last found the time to regroup and deliver another podcast for all our listeners. In this episode, we dive into the bizarre incident of a Democratic staffer filming amateur adult content in the Senate Chambers, specifically Hart 216 in the Judiciary Room. Additionally, we provide updates on the performance of the trailer and share some eyebrow-raising anecdotes, including the unexpect...

Thom and Ron find themselves grappling with Kevin's antics and his penchant for sharing "Did you know" facts. Amidst the chaos, the intern inadvertently gets struck by a stapler, and both the intern and Ron find themselves eyewitnesses to a robbery. In addition, we're thrilled to announce the launch of our new Facebook page, where you can find us at @Battle Born Smokers.

Ron inquires about Thom's activities on "nerd day" and receives a crash course in Magic: The Gathering. We delve into the discussion of the optimal material for crafting work boots before transitioning into a conversation about the consumption of wild, non-native horses in Nevada.