This week on This Week in Barbecue, we’re diving into some wild food industry headlines, dishing out bad BBQ advice (so you don’t have to take it), and breaking down why frankfurters deserve more love at the cookout.

First up, have you seen the latest egg prices at Waffle House? The iconic 24/7 diner slings a jaw-dropping 272 million eggs a year, but with rising costs, we have to ask—how much for just ONE egg? Speaking of food industry shake-ups, Buffalo Wild Wings is catching heat for a tipping fiasco, and we’ve got thoughts. Plus, we’re hyped for the Lone Star Smoke Out happening May 2-4, 2025, with an absolutely stacked BBQ lineup.

But wait—ever gotten some truly awful grilling advice? We’re launching our new Bad Advice segment, where we call out the worst BBQ myths and cooking tips we’ve heard. If you’re out here flipping your burgers like Simone Biles, drowning your ribs in boiling water, or still using lighter fluid like it’s 1995… we need to talk.

And because it’s National Kraut and Frankfurter Week, we’re breaking down the unexpected connection between German immigrants and Black pitmasters in shaping America’s love affair with sausages. Ever wondered why your dad burned every hot dog on the grill like it was a personal mission? We unpack that too.

Tune in for hot takes, historical deep dives, and some good old-fashioned BBQ storytelling. Fire up your grills, grab a plate, and let’s get into it.