First, Chris starts the show off with a story about how some folks dear to us showed some Southern neighborly love. This took us into a brief discussion about Operation BBQ Relief and the work they will be doing in the aftermath of hurricane Florence. Then they discuss an Eater.com article titled, "Whole Hog Is an American Tradition — So Why Is It Stuck in the South?" Then, the get a little fired up about a list Southern Living put out title, "The South's Top 50 Barbecue Joints 2018."

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