Why Do We Expect Barbecue to Prove Its Worth?

The pit wasn’t about prestige, it was about feeding family, church, community. Smoke was the original equalizer.

Oct 1 • 

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September 2025

The Quiet Power of a List

In barbecue, lists carry unusual weight.

Sep 25 • 

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If I Had to Start All Over Again in Barbecue

Respect your craft enough to ask for respect in return.

Sep 19 • 

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[Podcast] Barbecue’s Next Chapter: From Wagyu Burgers to Harvard Classrooms

...the test is simple, does it bring people to the table?

Sep 10 • 

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4 AM Start at London’s Largest BBQ Event

It’s my favorite part of any cook, those silent, sacred hours before the crowd arrives.

Sep 8 • 

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Smoked Jerk in the UK: A Pitmaster’s First Taste of Meatopia

Only time, fire, and smoke will tell how they’ll respond to these jerk beef ribs.

Sep 5 • 

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August 2025

Overnight Brisket, Sunrise Smoke: Inside Day Three at Family Reunion

But easily, my favorite. And the best part? I get to wake up and do it all again tomorrow.

Aug 25 • 

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Inside my Longest Day at Family Reunion: Fire, Smoke, and Community [Day 2]

"...his is what commitment looks like. Not when it’s easy. But when you’re wet, tired, covered in smoke, and still choosing to keep the fire going."

Aug 21 • 

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Travel Days, Tailgates, and Tight Circles: Family Reunion, Day 1

A collective pulse in the culinary world that celebrates legacy, craft, and community.

Aug 21 • 

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Ultimate BBQ Play-By-Play Team,Bizarro Superman, and the Hip-Hop Beats

Because as every pitmaster knows, the right soundtrack can make the cook.

Aug 13 • 

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When the Fire Fights Back: Lessons from Day Two at Windy City Smokeout

You walk away sharper. Wiser. Hungrier.

Aug 13 • 

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July 2025

Lab-Grown Ribs & Backyard Wisdom

We called it “Passed Down vs. Trained Up

Jul 31 • 

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