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

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.