• Ep. 48: South Carolina Whole Hog BBQ w/ Alfred McDonald of @spoonfedbbq
    Jul 29 2024

    In this episode: Brandon, Aton, Geoffrey, Tee and Charlie sit down with Alfred McDonald of SpoonFed BBQ to talk about South Carolina BBQ including whole hog and why SpoodFed loves the culture and competitive side. Find Alfred on the socials @spoonfedbbq

















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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 47: The 3rd Annual Black BBQ Cook Off w/ Bruce Yeomans
    Jul 22 2024
    In this episode, Brandon, Geoffrey, Tee and Charlie sit down with our guy Bruce “Boo” Yeomans of @nothnfancyllc to talk about his journey into BBQ, The Black BBQ Cookoff 2024 and a special announcement!! Chapters 00:00 Introduction and 4th of July Cookouts 08:56 Competing in Barbecue Competitions 27:25 The Black Barbecue Cook-Off: Celebrating Black Barbecue Culture 31:11 Challenges and Support for the Black Barbecue Cook-off 35:37 Judging Parameters and Proteins at the Cook-off 46:01 The Creation of the Black Barbecue Association of America 50:54 Upcoming Cook-offs and Supporting Black-Owned Businesses 55:10 Proving Ourselves 55:39 Growing Without Overwhelm 56:32 Keeping it Nonprofit 57:41 Preserving the History of Black Barbecue 58:47 Building a Strong Community 01:00:22 The Love for Brisket 01:02:22 Bruce's Favorite Dishes 01:03:49 The Importance of Being In 01:06:30 Introducing Marvin Frinks 01:09:40 Connect on Social Media --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacksmokebarbecue/support
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep. 46: The Growth of The Jank Brand w/ Lamar Jones of @bbqjank
    Jul 15 2024

    In this episode, Geoff, Charlie, Brandon and Alton welcome Lamar Jones back to be podcast to caught up on how the Jank brand has grown since the first time we spoke to Lamar. We also talk about his music career and how he gives back to the community. Follow Lamar everywhere at BBQJank and at bbqjank.com


















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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Bonus: BBQ Showdown Season 3 Watch Party With Kevin Bludso and The Crew
    Jul 11 2024

    Black Smoke Barbecue was in the building for Kevin Bludso's watch party for Netlix's BBQ Showdown Season 3. Brandon from @BKCCooks was in Corsicana, TX to cover the event. He spoke with Sloan Rinaldi @sloanrinaldi7246 , Luis Rivera @themeatpapi , and Gerald Vinnett Jr. about their experiences as contestants on the show. We finish the night up with Kevin Bludso giving his take on the night's festivities. Please remember to like, comment and subscribe! Share this video with a friend! https://youtu.be/zY4PK9Y_wPs #podcast #bbqnation #bbq #bbqshowdown #netflix #barbecuenation #barbecue #blackbarbecue #blackbbq

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    19 mins
  • Ep. 45: Travel, Content & Live Fire Cooking w/ David Olson of @livefirerepublic
    Jul 8 2024

    In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton and Brandon are joined by special guest Chef David Olson as they talk about his experiences in live fire cooking, food photography, running a company that produces content for outdoor companies, and creating his own content for Live Fire Republic.


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Cooking Updates

    06:42 The Origins of Live Fire Republic

    22:52 Quality vs Quantity in Content Creation

    24:21 The Art of Storytelling in YouTube Videos

    26:15 Filming Outdoor Cooking Episodes: Challenges and Intensity

    34:42 Transitioning to Live Fire Cooking: A Unique Endeavor

    39:54 Embracing the Journey of Live Fire Cooking

    45:53 The Tough Business of Running a Restaurant

    50:37 The Power of Outdoor Cooking in Bringing People Together

    51:48 Success through Partnerships

    52:53 Introducing Embercraft

    53:37 Bringing People Together

    54:21 Building Small Businesses Dive deeper into Chef David's career Website https://livefirerepublic.com Bio Info https://livefirerepublic.com/about/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livefirerepublic/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@livefirerepublic Facebook https://www.facebook.com/livefirerepublic



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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep 44: Is Barbecue a Luxury & Catching Up w/ Joey Victorian
    Jul 1 2024

    In this episode, the Geoff, Charlie, Tee and Brandon welcome Joey Victorian back to the podcast to catch up on what he as been up to since the last time we spoke to him. The guys discuss their recent experiences at barbecue events and restaurants. They share their thoughts on the quality of the food and the overall experience. Joey Victorian talks about his journey in the barbecue industry. He talks about the challenges of transitioning from a food truck to a brick-and-mortar restaurant and offers advice to others in the same situation. The hosts also ask Joey about his appearance on Barbecue Showdown and his plans for future TV appearances. The episode ends with a lighthearted discussion about Joey's ethnicity and the misconceptions people have about him. In this conversation, Joey V discusses the significance of Juneteenth and the history behind it. He also talks about the rising food costs and how it affects his business. Joey shares his perspective on the price of barbecue and emphasizes the hard work and quality that goes into it. He also talks about his Louisiana roots and the influences of Creole cuisine in his cooking. Joey discusses his decision to open his barbecue business in a small town and the advantages it offers. He also shares his plans for the future, including making more videos and getting back on TV.












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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Bonus: @hornbarbecue Visit & Food Review w/BKC Cooks
    Jun 30 2024

    In this bonus episode, Black Smoke Barbecue is on location at @hornbarbecue in Oakland, CA. Our brother @BKCCooks stopped in for lunch and gives his review of this renowned Barbecue restaurant. We're all excited to see Horn Barbecue back up and running better than ever. Please remember to subscribe to the channel and share this video! Be sure to check out BKC Cooks here: https://youtube.com/bkccooks Check out Horn Barbecue here: https://hornbarbecue.com Share this video with friends: https://youtu.be/kN_b9Wmk-vk #bbq #podcast #food #foodreview #restaurant #restaurantreview #blacksmokebarbecue #blacksmokebbq #barbecue #blackpitmasters #blackpeoplecooking #blackbarbecue

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    7 mins
  • Ep. 43: Our Visit to the Country Style CookOff 2024 w Art Fennell
    Jun 30 2024
    In this episode of The Black Smoke BBQ Podcast covers the Country Style Cook Off event in Blenheim, South Carolina. Geoff, Tee, Brandon and Charlie talk to grill masters and barbecue enthusiasts from all over gather to showcase their skills and compete in various categories. The event is filled with delicious food, friendly competition, and a sense of community. The podcast highlights the passion and dedication of the participants and emphasizes the importance of preserving and evolving the tradition of black barbecue. The event also serves as a platform for fundraising and supporting local communities. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Black Smoke BBQ Podcast and the Country Style Cook Off 03:10 Preserving and Evolving the Tradition of Black Barbecue 06:38 The Black Barbecue Cook-Off: Community and Fundraising 12:31 The Country Style Cook Off: Barbecue Heaven 34:06 Celebrating the Winners and Skill of Barbecue Pit Masters 37:05 The Barbecue Family and the Future of Black Barbecue --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blacksmokebarbecue/support
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    38 mins