In this episode of the podcast, Geoff, Alton, Tee, Brandon & Charlie sit down with Chris Joyner, owner of CJ's Barbecue and More in Charlotte, North Carolina to talk about his journey into BBQ, participating in sanctioned competitions and cookoffs and being one of the OG's of selling smoked oxtails.

Chapters

08:55 Introducing Chris Joyner and His Barbecue Journey
21:14 Signature Dishes: Smoked Oxtails and Crack Wings
24:18 Chris's Passion for Barbecue and Dedication to Service
26:49 The Success of the Oxtail Recipe
31:12 The Difference Between Sanctioned Competitions and Country Style
34:12 Sponsorship with the Good Charcoal Company
50:26 Securing Sponsorships and Thinking Outside the Box
53:32 The Unique Features of a Custom-Made Smoker
58:11 The DoCo RibFest Experience and African-American Pit Teams
01:00:32 Developing Your Own Flavor Profiles and Techniques
01:09:49 The Importance of a Supportive Barbecue Family

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, the  @TheDawgfathasBBQ  introduces their special guest, Moe Cason, a barbecue legend and Pitmaster extraordinaire. Moe discusses his new book, Big Moe's Big Book of BBQ, different pit builds, a competition in The Netherlands, and many other barbecue topics!

History/Bio: https://moecasonbbq.com

nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigmoecason/?hl=en

Chapters

01:36 Introducing the Panel and Guest
06:29 The Influence of Family on Moe's Cooking Style
09:58 Admiration for Moe's Skills and Hospitality
13:46 The Evolution of Barbecue Culture
27:16 Choosing a Reliable Pit Manufacturer
30:53 Consistency and Ease of Running
46:46 Moe Cason's Journey in Barbecue Competitions
51:41 Taking Your Time and Knowing What You're Doing When Cooking Brisket
58:25 Mastering Cooking Techniques and Making Adjustments
01:04:29 A Cookbook as a Tribute to Family and Legacy
01:09:17 Navigating Grief and Building a Future
01:12:44 Staying True to Yourself in Barbecue and Life
01:23:17 Staying True to Yourself and Walking Your Own Path
01:24:03 Finding Time for the Things You Love
01:25:32 The Impact of Social Media and the Importance of Authenticity
01:26:42 Moe Cason's Favorite Experiences on Barbecue Competition Shows
01:29:25 Inspiring Others to Cook
01:34:06 Supporting Moe Cason and Spider Grills

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue podcast, host Brandon Carpenter is joined by a panel of barbecue enthusiasts and special guest Art Fennell. They discuss National Barbecue Month, the origins of Fennell's YouTube channel 'Country Style,' and the organic nature of the videos. You know the guys has to ask Art about the Country Style Cookoff 2024 in detail. Get ready for a great episode with a lot of laughs and knowledge drops.

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton, Brandon and Tee sit down with Caleb White of White Oaks Woodworking. Caleb shares how he got into woodworking and the inspiration behind his creations.

Chapters

10:08 The Benefits of the Pitmaster Collective
27:03 Expanding into wall art and more affordable options
36:10 Creating a special block for Brother Trey's brick and mortar
44:56 Investing in Hand Planes
55:24 Exploring Butcher Block Countertops
01:06:20 Supporting Veterans in Woodworking

In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton aka The Dawgfatha and Brandon are joined by special guest Don Robinson of Don Rob BBQ. 

Chapters

07:09 Don's Journey into Barbecue
13:34 Transitioning from Hobby to Business
27:45 The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing
34:38 Scaling Up: Planning for Catering Events
42:06 The Barbecue Community: A Supportive Family
49:29 Learning from Experienced Pitmasters: The Value of Festivals and Events
56:04 Managing Costs: A Crucial Factor in Barbecue Business Success

In this episode , Alton, Charlie, Brandon, Tee and Geoff sit down with Jeremiah Stricklin from Spider Grills, discussing their latest product and first grill, the Huntsman! Get ready to be informed and entertained with this great conversation about the new Huntsman Kamado Grill and all things we love about the BBQ culture.

In this episode of the Black Smoke BBQ Podcast, the guys introduce their special guest, Al Infante from MagneChef Gloves. Al shares the story behind the creation of his gloves, which were inspired by his experience as a firefighter and his passion for cooking.

In this episode of the Black Smoke BBQ Podcast, the Geoff, Alton and Brandon sit down with Eddie, Felix and The Darren W. Carter to discuss the impact of rising food costs on food truck operations.

Chapters

02:12 Introducing the Topic: Food Trucks and Food Truck Operations

08:42 Chapter 1: Impact of Rising Food Costs on Food Truck Business

19:19 Chapter 3: Customer Expectations and Marketing Strategies

19:48 Customer Feedback and Pricing

21:03 Menu Alterations and Pricing Strategies

22:09 Adapting the Menu to Meet Customer Demand

23:15 Competing with Major Chicken Distributors

24:00 Challenges of Menu Rotation

26:04 Balancing Menu Variety and Equipment Limitations

27:18 Educating Customers on Value and Quality

28:01 Highlighting Freshness and Homemade Ingredients

29:27 The Importance of Engaging with Customers

31:07 Advertising Freshness and Quality

32:03 Using Descriptive Language in Advertising

33:21 The Challenge of Educating the Public on Quality

35:48 Adding a Personal Touch to Canned Ingredients

38:04 The Work and Value of Homemade Additions

39:01 Testing and Perfecting Recipes

41:08 The Importance of Quality and Consistency

42:11 Investing in Equipment for Efficiency

42:20 Efficiency and Cost in BBQ

46:53 Essential Items for BBQ Operations

47:27 The Importance of Vital Items

53:08 The Rising Costs of Food

56:01 Considerations for Starting a Food Truck

59:31 Choosing Locations for Food Trucks

01:01:30 Food Truck Parks

01:03:06 Expansion of Food Truck Events

01:04:40 Creating Your Own Food Truck Park

01:05:36 Catering as a Revenue Source

01:07:33 The Future of Food Trucking

01:09:32 Quality and Survival in the Food Truck Industry

01:11:33 Maintaining Standards in the Food Truck Industry

01:13:22 Adapting Menu and Pricing to Different Locations

01:14:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap-up

In this episode, Atlon, Tee & Charlie sit down to chop it up about new grills and their most recent favorite cooks. Come hang out as the guys get a lil nerdy when they talk about a series of different BBQ pits they own and are reviewing. Alton talks about the new pits on Barbecue Blvd w Charlie talks about his new Santa Maria type grill and Tee talks about how he loves his new Akorn Jr.

In This episode, Brandon, Alton and Charlie sit down with Felicia and India of BlackGirlsGrilling so talk about: how they got started in BBQ, events they have attended and participated in, how family influences their style of cooking., Cooking classes and so much more.