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Estimated from 2 chart positions in 2 markets.
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- 🇺🇸US · Food#1685K to 30K
- 🇬🇧GB · Food#1885K to 30K
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5K to 30K🎙 ~2x weekly·294 episodes·Last published 1w ago - Monthly Reach
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10K to 60K🇺🇸50%🇬🇧50% - Active Followers
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Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue
Apr 30, 2026
42m 06s
Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell
Apr 23, 2026
41m 59s
Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand
Apr 16, 2026
40m 49s
From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story
Apr 2, 2026
40m 50s
From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue
Mar 26, 2026
42m 20s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/26 | Southern Love: Raising the Bar in Barbecue✨ | barbecuefranchising+3 | Essi Tadrus | Southern Love Barbecue | Tampa | barbecueSouthern Love+3 | — | 42m 06s | |
| 4/23/26 | Smoke, Science & the Soul of Barbecue: Inside the Pit with Clint Cantwell✨ | barbecuecooking tips+4 | Clint Cantwell | AmazingRibs.com | — | barbecuepitmaster+3 | — | 41m 59s | |
| 4/16/26 | Sweet Baby Ray: The Sauce, The Struggle, and The Spirit Behind a $2 Billion Brand✨ | entrepreneurshipsauce+3 | Dave Raymond | Sweet Baby Ray'sBarbecue Radio Network | Air Force One | Sweet Baby Ray'ssauce+5 | — | 40m 49s | |
| 4/2/26 | From Backyard Smoke to Global Fire: The Eat More Barbecue Story✨ | barbecue culturesmoking techniques+3 | Ryan Sanderson | Eat More Barbecue | Canada | barbecuesmoking+3 | — | 40m 50s | |
| 3/26/26 | From Smoke to Story: Inside America’s First Museum of Barbecue✨ | barbecuehistory+3 | Jonathan Bender | Museum of Barbecue | Kansas City | barbecuemuseum+6 | — | 42m 20s | |
| 3/12/26 | Hi, May I Help You? – The Sound, Soul & Smoke of Gates Bar-B-Q✨ | BarbecueKansas City+4 | George Gates | Gates Bar-B-Q | Kansas City | BarbecueGates Bar-B-Q+5 | — | 43m 09s | |
| 3/5/26 | From Backyard Smoke to Award-Winning Sauce: Chef Ray Sheehan’s Barbecue Playbook✨ | barbecuegrilling+3 | Chef Ray Sheehan | Barbecue Radio Network | — | barbecuegrilling+4 | — | 43m 11s | |
| 2/26/26 | From Gas Station to Global Fame: The Legendary Rise of Joe's Kansas City Barbecue✨ | barbecuecuisine+3 | — | Joe's Kansas City Barbecue | Kansas City | Joe's Kansas City Barbecuebarbecue+5 | — | 41m 47s | |
| 2/19/26 | Grillzilla: From Santa Maria Smoke to Backyard Paradise✨ | barbecuegrilling+4 | Billy Franklin | Barbecue Radio Network | Santa MariaFlorida | barbecuegrilling+5 | — | 42m 55s | |
| 2/5/26 | Big Don’s: The Heartbeat of Midwest Barbecue✨ | Midwest barbecuefamily+3 | Shadid Stewart | Big Don’s Collections | ChicagoSt. Louis | barbecuesauce+5 | — | 42m 43s | |
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| 1/29/26 | From Charcoal to Cheating: Grilling Insights with George Ferguson✨ | grillingfamily traditions+4 | George Ferguson | — | Melbourne, Florida | grillingfamily bonds+4 | — | 41m 08s | |
| 1/22/26 | Legends of the Pit: Heath Riles & Aaron Franklin | Send us Fan Mail Fire up the smoker and turn up the radio! This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with two true legends of the pit—Heath Riles and Aaron Franklin. From competition wins and signature ribs to barbecue culture, technique, and stories you won’t hear anywhere else, it’s a low-and-slow conversation packed with flavor. Don’t miss this special episode of America’s Premier Barbecue Radio Show. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 42m 55s | ||||||
| 1/19/26 | The Grill Coach Playbook | Send us Fan Mail This week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell welcomes the Grill Coach crew—Jay and Brian—for a no-nonsense masterclass in better barbecue. From dry brining basics and clean smoke to reverse searing, fire management, and hot-take barbecue myths, they break down why great grilling is simpler than you think—and way more flavorful. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 43m 57s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | Backyard BBQ, Nailed: Real Smoke, No Fancy Pits | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up approachable, practical barbecue you can master at home. Backyard Smoke master Kenyatta Robinson joins with real-world tips on ribs, brisket, and confidence—no fancy pits required. Then the guys from Blacksmoke BBQ talk if you want great barbecue without overthinking it, this episode is for you. Fire it up with Barbecue Radio Network. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 07s | ||||||
| 1/1/26 | From Wagyu to Tailgates: Meat, Smoke, and Game Day Legends | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires it up with the Meat Dudes for a mouth-watering deep dive into Wagyu beef, swagger, and smokehouse secrets. Then, it’s game on with the Tailgate Guys, talking food, football, and parking-lot perfection. From backyard grills to game day glory—this is barbecue at its boldest. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 17s | ||||||
| 12/25/25 | From Food Truck to Flavor Landmark: Rollin’ Nolen’s Takes Midtown | Send us Fan Mail From tailgating with a smoker to a grand opening at Midtown Global Market, this week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with Chef T.J. Nolen of Rollin’ Nolen’s Barbecue. Hear the hustle, the family story, and the secret behind flavors that have Minnesota lining up for more. It’s barbecue, community, and a wild ride of flavor—don’t miss it. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 42m 48s | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | Champions of the Flame: Featuring Luke Darnell & Matt Basile | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, it’s a special spotlight on two giants of competitive barbecue — Luke Darnell of Old Virginia Smoke and chef Matt Basile. Host Freddie Bell brings you stories, flavor, and the fire behind the champions. From live-fire wisdom to competition secrets, you won’t want to miss this smoky, soulful episode of Barbecue Radio Network. Tune in and turn up the heat! www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 28s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | From Barbecue Beginnings to Beekeeping and Beyond: A Chat with Eric Pearson | Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell talks with Chef Eric Pearson, a seasoned pitmaster known for his expertise in clean smoke and deep flavor. Pearson shares his journey from grilling to barbecuing, discusses his inventive techniques including using peach nectar for marinating pork chops, and touches on his experiences with beekeeping and maple syrup making. The conversation also covers tips for beginners and explores the nuances of creating a balance... | 42m 18s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | Two BBQ Pioneers: A Deeper Dive with Craig Sharry & David Bouska | Send us Fan Mail The episode features Craig Sharry, a two-time world champion pitmaster and creator of Texas Pepper Jelly, discussing his journey in competitive barbecue and product development. It also includes an interview with David Bouska of Butcher BBQ, who shares insights on barbecue techniques, product innovations, and maintaining authenticity while expanding his business. Both guests offer valuable barbecue tips and personal stories. www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 20s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | Beyond the Smoke: A Conversation with Barbecue Legend Aaron Franklin | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell on Barbecue Radio Network as he sits down with world-renowned pitmaster Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue. From brisket perfection and evolving barbecue culture to new projects, old cookers, and the heart behind his craft, this episode dives deep into the passion, people, and purpose that keep Franklin’s fires burning. —right here on Barbecue Radio Network! www.bbqradionetwork.com | 41m 20s | ||||||
| 11/25/25 | Across the Pond and Over the Coals: The Meat & Greet BBQ Story | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up the grill with British barbecue masters Owen Cook and Dan Hewlett, hosts of the Meat & Greet Barbecue Podcast. From cooking through the rain to perfecting brisket and Welsh trout, these U.K. pitmasters share how passion, community, and a little fire unite food lovers across the pond. It’s barbecue, British-style — with flavor, friendship, and a whole lot of smoke! —right here on Barbecue Radio Network! www.bbqradi... | 42m 20s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | From Backyard to Barbecue Royalty: The Heath Riles Story | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell fires up a mouth-watering conversation with barbecue legend Heath Riles of Olive Branch, Mississippi. From welding his first smoker in high school to creating award-winning rubs, sauces, and ribs that have conquered Memphis in May, Heath shares how hard work, family, and flavor turned a backyard hobby into a global barbecue brand —right here on Barbecue Radio Network! www.bbqradionetwork.com | 43m 04s | ||||||
| 11/6/25 | Brotherhood and Barbecue: The Black Smoke Story | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell fires up the grill with the crew from Black Smoke BBQ — a brotherhood of pitmasters bringing bold flavors and community pride to the world of barbecue. Hear how they came together, what fuels their passion, and the secret behind their legendary smoked mac and cheese! —right here on Barbecue Radio Network! www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 49s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | Baseball & Barbecue | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell steps up to the plate with Jeff Cohen and Leonard Abramson — the duo behind Baseball and Barbecue. Hear how Cub Scouts, smoked ribs, and New York Mets fandom turned into a hit podcast and lifelong friendship. Tune in and taste where smoke meets soul and the backyard is king —right here on Barbecue Radio Network! www.bbqradionetwork.com | 44m 49s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Backyard Pitmaster: Kenyatta Robinson’s Journey from Costco Ribs to BBQ Coach | Send us Fan Mail This week on Barbecue Radio Network, host Freddie Bell welcomes Kenyatta Robinson, founder of Backyard Smokemaster BBQ, for a soulful conversation about turning everyday backyard cooks into confident pitmasters. Kenyatta shares his humble beginnings—sparked by friendly rib rivalry with his father-in-law—and how a Weber Smoky Mountain and a few YouTube videos launched his barbecue obsession. From early misfires to coaching others, Kenyatta emphasizes simplicity, grace, and lea... | 44m 39s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 2 markets.