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BBQ RADIO NETWORK episodes

October 01 From Backyard Smoke to Brooklyn Fire: The Rise of Bark Barbecue
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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 true live‑fire spectacle. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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42 min
September 24 Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
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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 on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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41 min
September 17 From Backyard to Big Leagues: The Matt Pereira Story
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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 on the Barbecue Radio Network!
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43 min
September 10 Bullhorn, Gooder, and Great: Inside Texas BBQ with Rob Arocha
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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 Barbecue Radio Network!
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40 min
September 03 From Times Square to Backyard Smoke: Two Stories, One BBQ Passion
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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 journeys, one love for barbecue. Don’t miss it—only on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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38 min
August 20 Memphis Soul, Minnesota Smoke
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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. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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42 min
August 13 From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
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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!
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41 min
August 06 From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
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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.
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43 min
July 30 The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q
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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 phrase, “Hi, may I help you?” Don’t miss it!
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44 min
July 23 The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy
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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 barbecue unforgettable. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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43 min

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Welcome to BBQ RADIO NETWORK, America’s #1 nationally syndicated BBQ radio show! Each week, we bring you the biggest names and hottest brands in the BBQ world, all dedicated to…