Rod Collier has been team captain of The Barbecue Experiment for over 15 years now, a team of barbecue competitors who compete all across the Memphis barbecue circuit, taking them all over the Southeast. What is the Memphis Barbecue Network? How does someone become a barbecue judge? How does wood chip smoke truly impact the flavor of barbecued meat? Join me on this episode’s exploration of barbecue as an important part of the Mid-South Menu.

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This episode focuses on craft beer and wood-fired pizza with Andrew Feinstone. Andrew Feinstone is owner of Bosco’s, a multi-tasking, multi-talented brewery and restaurant featuring a wood-fire pizza oven, southern dishes, brunch fare, and even a club for fans of their beer. What’s it like being the first restaurant brewery in the whole state since Prohibition? How do they make use of an 850 degree woodfire oven in both their cuisine and their beer? I’ll give you a hint: award-winning flaming stone beer!

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This episode focuses on coffee roasting with John Pitman. John Pitman is co-owner and roastmaster at J. Brooks Coffee Roasters, offering premium coffee selections with an openminded view on learning the art and science of brewing coffee and treating others the way you want to be treated through coffee.

In this episode we will answer questions such as what makes specialty coffee, specialty? Flavor-wise, how does a light roast impact coffee versus a dark roast? What kind of flavors are possible from a coffee bean?

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This episode focuses on craft brewing with Wes Osier. Wes Osier is head brewmaster at Binghampton-based Hampline Brewery, a recent addition to the lively craft beer scene in Memphis featuring a taproom and an ever-rotating cast of new beers to try. In this episode, you’ll find answers to questions like what’s the difference between English, German, and American beer cultures? How does someone become a certified master brewer? How do ancient traditions shape modern beer culture? What are hops, really?

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"Past Sadness" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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"Isolated" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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