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Single Tree Nation Show
Welcome to the Single Tree Nation Show, where host Charlie Eblen, the founder of Single Tree Wood Fire Barbeque, talks about digital hospitality and storytelling with fellow restauranteurs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Each week, Charlie sits down with a new guest to discuss the challenges and triumphs of running a small business in today's digital age. From marketing strategies to customer service, the Single Tree Nation Show covers it all, offering valuable insights and tips for…
Episodes
Single Tree Nation Show"AI Can't Replace This": Skilled Trades, Lost Hospitality & a Dyslexic 9-to-5
Just Charlie and Derry this week, one month out from the parade. It starts with a question — do you like AI? — and turns into a real conversation about what it…
Single Tree Nation ShowVeterans BBQ Camp with Frank Magana
Part 2 of our Veterans BBQ Camp series — and this time it's the founder's story. Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells sit down with Franka Magana, the man who started…
Single Tree Nation ShowLow & Slow Brotherhood: Inside the Veterans BBQ Camp (Part 1)
"Cooking, smoking, grilling — it truly is therapeutic for all veterans. And when you bring them all together, you can see the spirits lift. It brings the…
Single Tree Nation ShowThey Moved to Murfreesboro on Faith: Believe Social's Savannah & Lane Knight
Savannah and Lane Knight run Believe Social, the creative marketing agency behind Single Tree BBQ's socials — and this year they packed up a small town in…
Single Tree Nation ShowIt Takes a Community to Run a Business
Just Charlie and Derry this week, and Charlie has had a week. A job candidate showed up 17 minutes late and put his feet up in the dining room. Another came to…
Single Tree Nation ShowCarey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker: Hospital to the BBQ Hall of Fame
Pitmaster, Hall of Famer, and owner of Peg Leg Porker Brands, Carey Bringle is back — officially a friend of the show. Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells sit down…
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Parents at Job Interviews?! Raising Kids Who Look You in the Eye
Just Charlie and Derry this week — and it goes everywhere. It starts in the high school pickup line and ends with Carl Jung, with hot links, pork belly tacos…
Single Tree Nation Show"Don't Make Bad Barbecue" - Kevin Bludso (Chef/TV Personality)
Kevin Bludso is back on Single Tree Nation - and this time the audio worked. The Compton pitmaster behind Bludso's BBQ, Netflix's Barbecue Showdown and a…
Single Tree Nation Show"You Earned Those Benefits" - A Message to Veterans, More Parade Talk, & Football Predictions
Host Charlie Eblen sat down with General Huber at MTSU's Charlie Daniels Veterans Center last week, and it left him with something he needed to say on this…
Single Tree Nation Show"I Just Need 100K" for Rutherford County's Veterans
Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells are back in the studio, and Charlie has a number in his head: $100,000. Schools are raising six and seven figures for turf and…
Single Tree Nation ShowRutherford County's FIRST EVER Veterans Day Parade
History is coming to Murfreesboro. Charlie Eblen and Dari Wells break down Rutherford County's first-ever Veterans Day Parade — Saturday, November 14th, 10:00…
Single Tree Nation ShowMike Morbitzer of Stoke Haus Brewing & Barbecue: From Navy Radar Tech to East Nashville Pitmaster
Special episode of Single Tree Nation! On location at Stoke Haus Brewing & Barbecue in East Nashville, Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells sit down with Co-Owner…
Single Tree Nation ShowNYC Food Truck Star to Tennessee — Marlyse of The Empanada Sonata
Derry takes the host chair with Charlie riding shotgun as they welcome Marlyse Moran of The Empanada Sonata. Her story goes everywhere: Puerto Rican recipes…
Single Tree Nation ShowFrom El Salvador to Texas-Style BBQ — Fernando of Two Fifty BBQ
Charlie and Derry sit down with Fernando González of Two Fifty BBQ in Riverdale Park, Maryland — one of the most talked-about Texas-style barbecue joints in…
Single Tree Nation ShowPastry Chef Turned Pitmaster: Terren Williams of Slow Fire BBQ (Savannah, GA)
Single Tree Nation sits down with Terren Williams, owner and pitmaster of Slow Fire BBQ in Savannah, Georgia — a culinary-school-trained pastry chef turned…
Single Tree Nation ShowLeng Yang: Fleeing Vietnam, Beating Cancer & Building It's Different BBQ in Buford, GA
Single Tree Nation sits down with Leng Yang the first-generation Hmong American pitmaster behind It's Different Barbecue Company in Buford, Georgia — an…
Single Tree Nation ShowTim Hutchins: Sourcing Wagyu Brisket, Scaling Hutchins BBQ & Learning from Franklin BBQ
Single Tree Nation sits down with Tim Hutchins, owner and pitmaster of Hutchins BBQ — the McKinney and Frisco, Texas institutions his father started on the…
Single Tree Nation ShowCowboy Mud Rub: The Coffee Steak Rub Born From a Butcher's Recipe | Justin Andrews & Darren Spicer
This week on Single Tree Nation, we've got a rare two-guest show: musician Justin Andrews and coffee entrepreneur Darren Spicer — the duo behind Cowboy Mud…
Single Tree Nation ShowOff the Dock's Roger Vaughn on Legacy, Hard Work & What Truly Makes You Wealthy
Roger Vaughn has done just about every job in the meat business — driving no-AC box trucks for his family's sausage company, running the supply chain that fed…
Single Tree Nation ShowBrandon Hoy: Building Roberta's Pizza, Michelin Stars at Blanca & Inventing the Bee Sting
Single Tree Nation sits down with Brandon Hoy, co-founder of Roberta's Pizza in Bushwick, Brooklyn — the wood-fired pizza institution behind the legendary Bee…
Single Tree Nation ShowFrom Sandwich Shop to Texas Monthly Top 5: John Bates of Interstellar BBQ
Charlie Eblen and co-host Derry Wells welcome John Bates of Interstellar BBQ — the Northwest Austin joint that landed at #6 on Texas Monthly's Top 50 — for an…
Single Tree Nation Show"You Only Get One Shot" — Ernest Servantes of Burnt Bean Co. on Live Fire, Manifestation & Hitting Home Runs
Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells head to South Central Texas for an unforgettable conversation with Ernest Servantes, co-founder of Burnt Bean Co. — the…
Single Tree Nation ShowLive from The Trailer Park: Lebanon's Food Truck Hub with Heather, Camila & Erin
Charlie and Derry take Single Tree Nation on the road this week to The Trailer Park — Lebanon, TN's first permanent food truck park, just off Highway 109. 20+…
Single Tree Nation ShowRich vs. Wealthy: Pressure, Performance & The Mindset That Changes Everything
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Trent sits down with Charlie Eblen and Derry Wells for a wide-ranging conversation about the mindset behind high…
Single Tree Nation ShowFrom Food Truck to Michelin Star: Evan LeRoy of Leroy & Lewis
Charlie and Derry sit down with Evan LeRoy of Leroy & Lewis BBQ in South Austin — and the story is a masterclass in grinding it out. Evan walks us through the…
Single Tree Nation ShowDaniel Vaughn | Inside Texas BBQ, Texas Monthly & the Evolution of Barbecue Culture |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with legendary BBQ journalist Daniel Vaughn, the acclaimed BBQ Editor for Texas Monthly and…
Single Tree Nation ShowChef Robert Irvine | Leadership, Restaurant Impossible & Building a Life of Purpose
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with world-renowned chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine for an unforgettable…
Single Tree Nation ShowBob Roberts | Building Redwood Smoke Shack & Mastering the Craft of BBQ | Single Tree Nation
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Bob Roberts, owner and pitmaster of Redwood Smoke Shack (@redwoodsmoke), to talk all…
Single Tree Nation ShowNolan Belcher | From Food Truck to Top 50 Texas BBQ | The B4 BBQ Story
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Nolan Belcher, co-owner of B4 Barbeque, to hear the incredible story behind one of…
Single Tree Nation ShowKelly Sennatt Esten (Toast) | The Future of Restaurants, Tech & Hospitality Growth |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Kelly Sennatt Esten, CMO & COO of Enterprise at Toast Inc., to talk about the future of…
Single Tree Nation ShowCarey Bringle Revisit | Peg Leg Porker, BBQ, Bourbon & Nashville Business
On this special revisit episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit back down with BBQ legend Carey Bringle, owner of Peg Leg Porker. Carey is a…
Single Tree Nation ShowDaniel Frazier | The Story Behind Pharmacy Burger & Nashville's Burger Scene
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Daniel Frazier, the man behind one of Nashville's most iconic burger spots, Pharmacy…
Single Tree Nation ShowGary & Maryam Eady | Building 4EO Center: Transforming Youth Through Sports & Life Skills |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Gary and Maryam Eady, the co-founders of the incredible nonprofit 4EO Center (For Each…
Single Tree Nation ShowAnthony Scotto III | From NYC Restaurant Royalty to Nashville's Pelato | Avenue T Hospitality Story
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Derry rides solo as he sits down with Anthony Scotto III, co-owner of Avenue T Hospitality Group and one of the key…
Single Tree Nation ShowCooper Abercrombie | The Texas BBQ Grind Behind Bar-A-Que | Pitmasters, Smoke & Entrepreneurship |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Derry is flying solo on this one as he sits down with Cooper Abercrombie from Bar-A-Que in Texas for a conversation…
Single Tree Nation ShowBen's Backdraft | Turning Fire Into Flavor & Building a Backyard BBQ Brand
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Ben, the founder of Ben's Backdraft, to talk about the passion, grit, and fire…
Single Tree Nation ShowMatt Horn | From Backyard Pitmaster to National BBQ Icon | The Horn BBQ Story |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with acclaimed pitmaster and restaurateur Matt Horn, the visionary behind Horn Barbecue. Matt…
Single Tree Nation ShowBrent Phillips | The Story Behind Milk & Honey Ranch, Faith, Family & Purpose
On this powerful episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Brent Phillips, founder of Milk & Honey Ranch, for a conversation that goes far…
Single Tree Nation ShowShowing Up, Staying Grounded & Doing the Work - Real Talk with Charlie & Derry
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, it's just Charlie and Derry catching up and getting real about life, work, and what it actually takes to keep showing up…
Single Tree Nation ShowAmy Mills - Carrying the Legacy of 17th Street BBQ & Building a Family Empire
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Amy Mills, co-owner of the legendary 17th Street BBQ, to hear an incredible story of…
Single Tree Nation ShowJake Kouns | The Mission Behind Dead Meat Society & Doing Business With Purpose |
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Jake Kouns, the founder of Dead Meat Society, to unpack a powerful story rooted in…
Single Tree Nation ShowRodney Scott on Whole Hog BBQ, Hard Work & Building a Legacy (Revisit)
In this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome the legendary Rodney Scott, James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and the force behind Rodney…
Single Tree Nation ShowNew Year, New Focus | Goals, Growth & Momentum to Start the Year Right
The guys are back and kicking off the year the right way on this episode of Single Tree Nation. Charlie and Derry take time to reflect on the lessons learned…
Single Tree Nation ShowJourney Home Murfreesboro: Billy Truesdale & James Little on Serving the Unhoused
In this impactful episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Billy Truesdale and James Little from Journey Home Murfreesboro, an…
Single Tree Nation ShowBuilding Sabadee Cafe: Nit Chanthanboun's Journey Through Family, Food & Entrepreneurship
In this powerful episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Nit Chanthanboun, owner of Sabadee Cafe, to hear an inspiring story rooted in…
Single Tree Nation ShowJason Flores | The Story Behind Mr. J's Original & Building a Local Food Legacy
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Jason Flores, the owner and driving force behind Mr. J's Original. Jason shares the real…
Single Tree Nation ShowJason Berkowitz | Leadership, Hospitality Training & Redefining Restaurant Culture
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Jason Berkowitz — a seasoned hospitality veteran, founder & CEO of Arrow Up Training…
Single Tree Nation ShowJames Buckingham| The Story, The Smoke & The Heart Behind Big Buck's BBQ
On this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with the one and only James Buckingham, owner of Big Buck's BBQ — a Middle Tennessee staple…
Single Tree Nation ShowSingle Tree Nation Thanksgiving Special | Football, Gratitude & Good Times with Charlie & Derry
It's the Thanksgiving Special of Single Tree Nation! 🦃🍂 Charlie and Derry sit down for a laid-back, laugh-filled, and heartfelt holiday episode packed with…
Single Tree Nation ShowCaitlynne Curtis | From Small-Town Roots to Viral Stardom & Finding Purpose Through Music
This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome the amazingly talented Caitlynne Curtis — singer, songwriter, viral sensation, and one of the most…
Single Tree Nation ShowHoneyFire BBQ Origins | Ben Claybaker on Building a Nashville BBQ Favorite
In this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Ben Claybaker, the founder of HoneyFire BBQ, to unpack the incredible story behind one…
Single Tree Nation ShowMitchel Murphree | True Passion for Hospitality: Owner of 5 Senses, Steakhouse 5, & 5 on Black
In this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Mitchel Murphree, an inspiring entrepreneur and community leader with a powerful story…
Single Tree Nation ShowDuce Raymond | The Sweet Baby Ray's Legacy: Family, Fire & Fearless Entrepreneurship
This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome Duce Raymond, a direct descendant of the legendary Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce family. 🍖🔥 Duce shares…
Single Tree Nation ShowMatty Smokes Alot | From Backyard BBQ to Building a Brand
This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome Matt Vascallero, the man behind the viral BBQ brand Matty Smokes Alot. What started as a backyard…
Single Tree Nation ShowCowboy Kent Rollins | Wisdom, Grit, and Cast Iron Stories from a True American Legend
This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome a true icon — Kent Rollins, better known as Cowboy Kent! 🤠 With a lifetime of experience, humor, and…
Single Tree Nation Show100 Episodes of Family, Faith & BBQ | The Legend Chuck Eblen aka "Pappi" Joins Single Tree Nation
This very special 100th episode of Single Tree Nation is one for the books! 🎉 Charlie and Derry celebrate a huge milestone with none other than Charlie's dad —…
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Andrew Gruel | From Food Network Chef to Political Advocate & Restaurant Entrepreneur
In this powerful episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Andrew Gruel — chef, Food Network star, and founder of several successful…
Single Tree Nation Show"Golf Shop, This is Chris" | Chris Pierce on Going Viral & Life at Hermitage Golf Club
This week on Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry are joined by the one and only Chris Pierce, the Director of Golf at Hermitage Golf Club and the viral…
Single Tree Nation ShowBrewing Dreams with Akirah Chaney | The Bean Loft Story
In this inspiring episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry sit down with Akirah Chaney, the visionary CEO and Founder of Bean Loft Coffee Company…
Single Tree Nation ShowRodney Scott on Whole Hog BBQ, Hard Work & Building a Legacy
In this episode of Single Tree Nation, Charlie and Derry welcome the legendary Rodney Scott, James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and the force behind Rodney…