Pitmaster Advice Regarding the Top 50 list

About this episode

The episode features discussions with barbecue experts about the significance of the Texas Monthly Top 50 list and offers advice for aspiring barbecue business owners.

This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 and predict who you think will be named the top ten BBQ joints on the upcoming BIG BARBECUE LIST being published by a well known lone star state focused magazine that’s being released in May! Submissions are accepted April 14 - May 14, 2025. Submit your prediction for a chance to win $2,500 in cash in the BBQ Distro sweepstakes! Must be at least 18 years of age to enter, go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 for full rules and eligibility requirements. Also, for a limited time use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order of rubs, sauces, apparel and more from BBQ Distro! We were privileged to speak with some of the best in barbecue about what the Texas Monthly Top 50 list has meant to them and their business as well as advice for aspiring business owners.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew, Bryan

Topics covered

• barbecue
• business advice
• Texas BBQ
• top 50 list
• sweepstakes

Keywords

• BBQ Distro
• Texas Monthly
• Top 50 list
• barbecue advice
• sweepstakes
• promo code
• Texas BBQ

Sponsors

BBQ Distro

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Monthly

Places: Texas

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