In this episode, Geoff, Charlie, Brandon and Alton welcome Lamar Jones back to be podcast to caught up on how the Jank brand has grown since the first time we spoke to Lamar. We also talk about his music career and how he gives back to the community.

Black Smoke Barbecue was in the building for Kevin Bludso's watch party for Netlix's BBQ Showdown Season 3. Brandon from  @BKCCooks  was in Corsicana, TX to cover the event. He spoke with Sloan Rinaldi  @sloanrinaldi7246 , Luis Rivera  @themeatpapi , and Gerald Vinnett Jr. about their experiences as contestants on the show. We finish the night up with Kevin Bludso giving his take on the night's festivities.

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton and Brandon are joined by special guest Chef David Olson as they talk about his experiences in live fire cooking, food photography, running a company that produces content for outdoor companies, and creating his own content for Live Fire Republic.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Cooking Updates

06:42 The Origins of Live Fire Republic

22:52 Quality vs Quantity in Content Creation

24:21 The Art of Storytelling in YouTube Videos

26:15 Filming Outdoor Cooking Episodes: Challenges and Intensity

34:42 Transitioning to Live Fire Cooking: A Unique Endeavor

39:54 Embracing the Journey of Live Fire Cooking

45:53 The Tough Business of Running a Restaurant

50:37 The Power of Outdoor Cooking in Bringing People Together

51:48 Success through Partnerships

52:53 Introducing Embercraft

53:37 Bringing People Together

54:21 Building Small Businesses

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In this episode, the Geoff, Charlie, Tee and Brandon welcome Joey Victorian back to the podcast to catch up on what he as been up to since the last time we spoke to him. The guys discuss their recent experiences at barbecue events and restaurants. They share their thoughts on the quality of the food and the overall experience.

In this bonus episode, Black Smoke Barbecue is on location at  @hornbarbecue  in Oakland, CA. Our brother  @BKCCooks  stopped in for lunch and gives his review of this renowned Barbecue restaurant. We're all excited to see Horn Barbecue back up and running better than ever. Please remember to subscribe to the channel and share this video!

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Brandon, Tee, Geoff, Charlie and Alton are joined by special guest Chef Michelle Wallace as they talk about her experience on Top Chef and the challenges and rewards of being a chef and pitmaster. Dive deeper into Chef Michelle's career 

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Brandon, Tee, Geoff, Charlie and Alton are joined by special guest Chef Michelle Wallace as they talk about her experience on Top Chef and the challenges and rewards of being a chef and pitmaster. Dive deeper into Chef Michelle's career Website https://www.btween.us Bio Info https://southernsmoke.org/chef/michelle-wallace/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/btweensandwichco/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betweentheslices/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/michelle.wallace.9237

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recent Cooking Experiences
05:08 Special Guest: Chef Michelle Wallace
08:37 Chef Michelle's Journey into the Food Industry
15:29 Cultural Diversity of Houston's Food Scene
25:07 Michelle's Journey: From Softball to Sandwiches
28:18 Between Sandwich Company: Creative Sandwiches with Smoked Meats
32:12 The Art of Building a Sandwich: Technical Aspects
44:45 Pickling Fruit: Balancing Acidity and Sweetness
47:28 Reflections on Top Chef and Finding Identity as a Chef
59:05 Future Plans: Opening a Restaurant, Writing a Cookbook, and More
01:05:33 Where to Find the Panelists Online

In this episode , Geoff, Tee, Charlie and Brandon sit down to talk with Pitmaster cheez to talk about winning 4th place in ribs at the 2024 Memphis in May World Championship of BBQ, and soo much more. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introducing the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast and Guests
03:33 Passion for Cooking and Live Fire Experience
06:43 The Journey from Military to Barbecue and Creating a Unique Experience
07:32 The Business Side of Barbecue: Food Trucks, Operational Expenses, and Customer Experience
16:04 Barbecue Content Creation and Making Business Sense
22:22 The Art of Luxury Catering and Hospitality
26:20 Content Creation and Brand Management in the Culinary Industry
29:17 Culinary Education and its Impact on Management Skills
41:38 The Experience of Live Fire Cooking and the Memphis in May Success
49:38 The Art of Competition Judging and Teamwork
51:07 Building an All-Black Team in Barbecue
56:16 The Need for a Sanctioned African-American Competition Body
01:03:20 The Appeal of Backyard Cook-Offs
01:06:28 The Impact of Lady T's Homeless Ministry
01:08:25 Leveraging Social Media in the Barbecue Community