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BBQ Therapy
BBQ Therapy Podcast goes beyond the smoke, trophies, and recipes to uncover the stories behind barbecue. Hosted by Tavis Bryant, the show features real conversations with pitmasters, competitors, chefs, creators, and BBQ personalities about the craft, culture, competition, challenges, mindset, and passion behind what they do. Because BBQ is about more than what’s on the plate—it’s about the people behind the pit.
Episodes
BBQ Therapy#87 Aaron Huentelman - Go Big or Go BBQ | From Last Place to Competition BBQ Leader
What do you learn when your first competition barbecue contest ends with you near the bottom of the results? For Aaron Huentelman, you come back and get…
BBQ Therapy#86 Triple Threat Vets-Ty Cobb, Matt Johnson & Al Herro | Beyond the Uniform
What happens when the uniform comes off—but the mission doesn’t? On this episode of BBQ Therapy, Tavis Bryant sits down with Ty Cobb, Matt Johnson, and Al…
BBQ Therapy#85 Jim Auchmutey: The True History of American BBQ | Author of Smokelore
How much do you really know about the history of American barbecue? Most of us know the regions. Texas. Kansas City. Memphis. The Carolinas. We know the meats…
BBQ Therapy#84 Todd Johns - Plowboys BBQ | He Won the American Royal. Then the Real Work Began
Todd Johns didn’t just win the American Royal. He built a legacy. In 2009, Todd Johns and Pork Pullin’ Plowboys won the American Royal Open Grand…
BBQ Therapy#82 Famous Dave | From BBQ Pit to National Brand: The Famous Dave Anderson Story
What happens when barbecue becomes bigger than the pit? On this episode of BBQ Therapy, Tavis Bryant sits down with Famous Dave Anderson, founder of Famous…
BBQ Therapy#83 Dave “Sweet Baby Ray” Raymond: How a Family Recipe Became a BBQ Empire
**sorry for the Audio Issues outside event** What does it take to turn a family recipe into one of the most recognizable names in barbecue? On this episode of…
BBQ Therapy#81 David Eaheart: Are You Really Good at BBQ? The Data Says Otherwise
Most Americans think they're pretty good at barbecue. But what if the data says otherwise? On this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, I sit down with David…
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Talk BBQ !! (BBQ Therapy Theme song)
Welcome to BBQ Therapy!BBQ Therapy is the show where pitmasters open up about their craft, their journey, and the power of barbecue to bring people together…
BBQ Therapy#80 Allie Kirkpatrick | The Woman Behind Janky Leg BBQ
What happens behind every BBQ trophy? The late nights. The travel. The missed family events. The pressure. The losses. The celebrations. And the people who…
BBQ Therapy#79 Michael McDearman - Stoking The Coals | The Man Who's Seen Every Side of BBQ
Most people experience competition barbecue from one side of the table. Michael McDearman has experienced almost all of them. He's been a competitor chasing…
BBQ Therapy#78 Jess & Joe Semack | The Truth Behind Building Motley Que
🔥 This week on the BBQ Therapy Podcast, we're joined by Jess and Joe Semack—the husband-and-wife team behind Motley Que, one of the most recognizable brands in…
BBQ Therapy#77 Alex Fei of Roto Q 360 | Is This the Future of BBQ?
Alex Fei joins BBQ Therapy to discuss the innovative Roto Q 360 and how new technology is changing the way people cook barbecue. We explore product…
BBQ Therapy#76 Taylor Johnson Smokin Brothers/Gateway Drum Smokers | Behind the Scenes of Main Street Smok’in on the Rails
🔥 BEHIND THE SCENES OF MAIN STREET SMOK’IN ON THE RAILS 🔥 What does it really take to build a BBQ competition and community event from the ground up? Most…
BBQ Therapy#75 Eudell Watts IV of Old Arthur's Barbecue Sauce | Preserving a 160-Year BBQ Legacy
What does it mean to carry a legacy that's more than 160 years in the making? In this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, host Tavis Bryant sits down with…
BBQ Therapy#74 American Fire BBQ & Kansas City BBQ Store | Greg Hastie & Devin Holt | How Two Pitmasters Built a BBQ Empire
Greg Hastie and Devin Holt join BBQ Therapy to discuss everything fire management, BBQ equipment, charcoal, smokers, grills, and helping barbecue enthusiasts…
BBQ Therapy#73 David Bouska of Butcher BBQ | Championship Secrets Every Pitmaster Should Know
David Bouska of Butcher BBQ joins BBQ Therapy to discuss the products and techniques that have influenced competition barbecue around the world. David shares…
BBQ Therapy#72 Kathy "BBQ MOM" Trainor | How BBQ Is Bringing Everyone to the Table
🔥 This week on the BBQ Therapy Podcast, we're joined by Kathy "BBQ MOM" Trainor—a passionate advocate, educator, competition BBQ enthusiast, and the Executive…
BBQ Therapy#71 BBQ Marketing Masterclass | Annella Kelso of Snake River Farms
Selling great BBQ is only half the battle—getting customers to come back is where marketing makes the difference. In this masterclass episode of BBQ Therapy…
BBQ Therapy#70 Ryan King of Kings BBQ | The Jack was just the beginning …
What does it take to win one of the biggest championships in barbecue? In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Ryan King of Kings BBQ, the 2025 Grand…
BBQ Therapy#69 From South African Braai to Texas BBQ | Rob McMurtrie of LifeSpace US
Rob McMurtrie of LifeSpace US joins BBQ Therapy to share an incredible story of leaving South Africa, starting over in Texas, and building a successful…
BBQ Therapy#68 Inside a World Barbecue Champion’s Journey | Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ
What does it take to become a World Barbecue Champion? In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ. Sterling is a U.S…
BBQ Therapy#67 The Bad Boy of BBQ: Hank Vaiden's Championship Journey
🔥 What does it take to go from a kid growing up in Mississippi to becoming one of the most recognizable names in barbecue? In this episode of BBQ Therapy, host…
BBQ Therapy#66 How Richard Fergola Became One of BBQ's Greatest Teachers | Fergolicious BBQ
On this episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant sits down with Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ — one of the most accomplished and respected pitmasters in…
BBQ Therapy#65 Legacy & Innovation: Slap Someone Sauce + Nakia Coco Charcoal | Two Inspiring BBQ Stories
Some barbecue traditions are passed down through generations. Others are created by people willing to challenge everything we thought we knew. In this special…
BBQ Therapy#64 How a Postal Worker Built One of BBQ's Biggest Podcasts | Johnny Mags Pit Life BBQ
This week on BBQ Therapy, Tavis Bryant sits down with John Maguire of the PIT LIFE BBQ Podcast to talk barbecue media, storytelling, and the relationships that…
BBQ Therapy#63 He Cooked on TV, Created a Sauce & Worked on The Bear | Mike Krohn Returns
Mike Krohn returns to BBQ Therapy, and a lot has changed since his first appearance. In this episode, host Tavis Bryant catches up with the creator of…
BBQ Therapy#62 Military , Horses ,BBQ and Monster Trucks | Tex Hill - Dress Blue BBQ
In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Tex Hill of Dress Blue BBQ for a conversation centered on service, discipline, and the healing power of…
BBQ Therapy#61 How Brian Leigh Built B.T. Leigh's Into a BBQ Favorite | Brian Leigh
On this episode of BBQ Therapy, Tavis Bryant talks with Brian Leigh of B.T. Leigh’s Sauces and Rubs about building a respected BBQ brand through flavor…
BBQ Therapy#60 Jacey Blurton of BBQ Bugsy | Age Doesn’t Matter at the Smoker
A bonus episode of BBQ Therapy Podcast, we’re joined by one of the most inspiring young pitmasters in barbecue—Jacey Blurton of BBQ Bugsy. At just 13 years…
BBQ Therapy#59 How the Pizza Cookoff Association Is Changing Competition Cooking | Jerry Belcastro
In this episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant sits down with Jerry Belcastro of the Pizza Cookoff Association to talk about the explosive growth of…
BBQ Therapy#58 How Lucky Cajun Became More Than a Seasoning Brand - Chef Blackwell Smith
This show has never been about brisket times or trophy counts. It’s about the people behind the fire. Chef Blackwell Smith, founder of Lucky Cajun, didn’t just…
BBQ Therapy#57 Blowing Smoke in Memphis - The Best Conversations from Memphis in May
This episode is a little different. During Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, I had the opportunity to step in as a guest host for…
BBQ TherapyMini-cast ( 4 everyone) Clean Grill, Clean BBQ
Clean grill, clean BBQ—it’s that simple, but it’s often overlooked. In this minicast, we break down why a clean pit isn’t just about appearance—it’s about…
BBQ Therapy#56 Josh DeWitt & Jeremy Williams - How JDQ BBQ Built a Championship Partnership
Partnership in BBQ isn’t easy. It’s built in the smoke—through long nights, early mornings, pressure-packed turn-ins, and the kind of trust you can’t fake…
BBQ TherapyBBQ Therapy Sports Edition ( Watch your eyes hot takes are flying)
This one might get you yelling at your speakers. In this episode of BBQ Therapy Sports Edition, Tavis Bryant is joined by Joel Fleetwood, Jordan Kirkpatrick…
BBQ Therapy#55 Derrick Todd | How Pool Boy Rubs Turned Flavor Into a Brand
Some people follow flavor. Others create it. Derrick Todd is the founder of Pool Boy Rubs & Seasonings—a brand built on one simple idea: trust your taste. In…
BBQ TherapyMemphis in May (Recap) I Feel like the Champ !!
In this special recap episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant takes listeners inside the unforgettable experience of Memphis in May — one of the biggest…
BBQ Therapy#54 Jay Lobello - Korte Meat Processing | How a Small-Town Meat Market Became a BBQ Destination
Today, we step inside a legacy. From a small-town butcher shop in Highland, Illinois, founded in 1969 by Alfred Korte and Don Richter… to a 54,000-square-foot…
BBQ TherapyMini-cast ( 4 everyone) - The Pit builds you
The pit does more than cook meat—it builds you. In this minicast, we break down how time behind the smoker shapes patience, discipline, and mental toughness…
BBQ Therapy#53 Kim Darnell - Old Virginia Smoke | Standing Tall in a Male-Dominated BBQ World
Everybody sees the trophies. They see the pitmaster, the turn-ins, the wins, and the spotlight. But behind many great teams is someone holding everything…
BBQ TherapyMini-cast (4 everyone) - Self-Doubt in bbq and in life
Self-doubt shows up everywhere—on the smoker, at competitions, and in everyday life. In this minicast, we break down what self-doubt really is, where it comes…
BBQ Therapy#52 Darren Warth Smokey D's BBQ - The Winning Addiction of a BBQ Legend
Darren Warth isn’t just a champion—he’s a cornerstone of modern barbecue. A Hall of Famer. A multi-time world champion. The pitmaster behind Smokey D’s BBQ…
BBQ TherapyMini-cast (4 everyone) The Mental Health Benefits of Barbecuing
🔥 Is BBQ just food… or can it actually heal the mind? In this solo episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant dives into the real mental health benefits of…
BBQ Therapy#51 Brandon and Michelle O'Guin- Ain't it the Life BBQ | Memphis in May Masterclass
Some names in barbecue are respected for wins. Others are respected for what they’ve built. Brandon and Michelle O’Guin represent both. In this special…
BBQ Therapy#50 Clint Cantwell - AmazingRibs.com | The Science of Great BBQ (Most Pitmasters Ignore This)
On this episode of BBQ Therapy, we sit down with Clint Cantwell of AmazingRibs.com — one of the most trusted voices in barbecue science and storytelling. Clint…
BBQ Therapy#49 Greg Rempe - The BBQ Central Show | How One Man Changed BBQ Media Forever
In this special crossover episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Greg Rempe — the voice behind The BBQ Central Show, the longest-running BBQ and grilling…
BBQ TherapyNBBQA conference (recap)
🔥 NBBQA Conference Recap | What I Learned, Experienced & Loved 🔥 I just got back from the National Barbecue & Grilling Association (NBBQA) Conference, and this…
BBQ Therapy#48 Paul Buob - Smokin Ghost BBQ | Why Great BBQ Put the Team First
On this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re talking with Paul Buob of Smokin Ghost BBQ — a pitmaster known for flavor, focus, and a relentless drive to improve…
BBQ Therapy#47 Ardie Davis aka Remus Powers | The BBQ Pioneer Who Helped Shape the Industry
In this powerful episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Ardie Davis — also known as Remus Powers — one of the true legends of judging competition barbecue…
BBQ TherapyJason Cottingham - Trauma Hogs BBQ | BBQ Medicine
On this episode of BBQ Therapy, we sit down with Jason Cottingham of Trauma Hogs BBQ — a pitmaster whose story is rooted in resilience, teamwork, and real-life…
BBQ TherapyChef Ray Sheehan | New name, Same Game !!
In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Chef Ray Sheehan — one of the most respected educators and competitors in barbecue. Ray’s journey blends…
BBQ TherapySteph Franklin - Simply Marvelous BBQ | Granting BBQ Wishes
This episode of BBQ Therapy features the legendary Steph Franklin of Simply Marvelous BBQ, one of the most influential figures in competition barbecue. Today…
BBQ TherapyThe Fleetwoods - Meat Rushmore BBQ | The American Dream of BBQ
In this episode of BBQ Therapy, We’re talking with The Fleetwoods of Meat Rushmore BBQ, a team that started as four friends looking for an outlet for their…
BBQ TherapyO.G. Bandits — Ashton Smith & Josh Farley | Stick'em Up , Give me all your trophies !!
This episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast features Ashton Smith and Josh Farley of O.G. Bandits BBQ, a team that truly embodies what BBQ is all about—family…
BBQ TherapySmoke ’n Magic — Bre Via & Brad Colter | Black Magic
Description: In this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, Bre Via and Brad Colter of Smoke ’n Magic BBQ a remarkable couple whose love story and BBQ journey are…
BBQ TherapyBill Heyen — Triple H BBQ | The BBQ Farmer
The BBQ Therapy Podcast features Bill Heyen of Triple H BBQ in a powerful episode focused on discipline, preparation, and mental toughness in competition…
BBQ TherapyJordan Kirkpatrick — Janky Leg BBQ | Sun's Out, Gun's Out
n this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, Jordan Kirkpatrick of Janky Leg BBQ joins host Tavis Bryant for a raw and real conversation about competition BBQ…
BBQ TherapyCary Chasteen — Hold Your Horses BBQ | Gamblin on BBQ
The BBQ Therapy Podcast continues with Cary Chasteen of Hold Your Horses BBQ, “Today on BBQ Therapy, we’ve got a pitmaster whose name you don’t forget and…
BBQ TherapyTravis Clark — Clark Crew BBQ | 5XL Mentality
In this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, host Tavis Bryant of Ya-Go HAM BBQ sits down with Travis Clark of Clark Crew BBQ for a deep dive into competition…
BBQ TherapyGabe Trevino – Smokin Volts BBQ | G.O.A.T. Hunter
In this episode of BBQ Therapy, Tavis sits down with Gabe Treviño, the pitmaster behind Smokin Volts BBQ, one of the most electric (literally and figuratively)…