From Passion to Recognition: Dustin Martin's BBQ Journey

If you’re building in barbecue, what does success look like right now?

Apr 7 • Fireside News

Watching Rodney Scott Walk Through His Own History Changed the Story I Planned to Tell

History walked. History laughed. History remembered.

Apr 3 • Fireside News

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Atlanta Barbecue Politics: Respect, Reputation, and Who Built the Brisket Market

What does it look like to be new in a city and still show respect to the people who built the foundation?

Apr 2 • Fireside News

March 2026

What Makes a Legacy BBQ Festival: The 5-Year Rise of the Syndicate Smoke Down

"...the program has gifted $240,000 each year in the past, and this year they bumped to an astonishing $300,000."

Mar 31 • Fireside News

Barbecue Media, Gatekeeping, and the Stories We Keep Getting Wrong

Tyler said it first, loud and simple: “Fuck brisket.”

Mar 25 • Fireside News

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Health, Hustle, and Hospitality: What I Learned Talking with Meat Dave

health is not separate from the craft

Mar 23 • Fireside News

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BBQ Rebrands, Accolades, and Trust: Who Owns the Name When the Pit Crew Leaves?

...a good review can shift a business’s P&L six to seven figures.

Mar 13 • Fireside News

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February 2026

Meat Church Enters the Charcoal Chat + The Business Behind the Smoke

what’s the best food scene from a movie or TV show?

Feb 24 • Fireside News

The Real Cost of Barbecue in 2026: Brisket Prices, Business Survival, and Culture Shifts

Protect the craft, and respect the numbers.

Feb 18 • Fireside News

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From Jerk Pork to Brick Pits: Inside the Smoke and Sunshine BBQ Event

Time is an ingredient, especially with bold sauces like jerk.

Feb 4 • Fireside News

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January 2026

What I Read in 2025 (And Why You Should Too)

A personal list of favorites that helped me grow in business, mindset, and clarity

Jan 27 • Fireside News

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How AI Is Hijacking Recipes and Food Creators

Barbecue has never just been about food. It is about trust. About showing up. About knowing when to say yes and when to say no.

Jan 17 • Fireside News

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