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BBQ RADIO NETWORK episodes

November 05 Michael Conlon: Inside Virgil’s Real BBQ
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What does it take to bring authentic barbecue flavor to a restaurant experience? Michael Conlon of Virgil’s Real BBQ takes us behind the scenes of the business, where smoke, preparation, and consistency all matter. Explore the challenges of serving barbecue to a crowd and the people who make it happen, on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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43 min
October 29 From Fine Dining to Fire & Smoke: The Matt Abdoo Story
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Matt Abdu went from Del Posto’s white tablecloths to the smoky pits of Pig Beach BBQ — and he’s redefining what great barbecue can be. This week, hear how a fine‑dining chef beat Bobby Flay, mastered smoke as a seasoning, and built one of the most creative BBQ brands in America. Family, fire, flavor… and a few secrets you’ll want to steal for your backyard. It’s all on the Barbecue Radio Network with Freddie Bell and Chef Matt Abdoo.
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43 min
October 22 Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
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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 next great barbecue starts right here on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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42 min
October 15 From Navy Decks to BBQ Dominance
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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 on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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43 min
October 08 Texas Smoke, Global Flavor: Chef Michelle Wallace on the Future of Barbecue
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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 on the Barbecue Radio Network.
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43 min
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

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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…