BBQ Therapy

Tavis S Bryant

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.

  1. 4 days ago

    #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 his BBQ journey, developing the famous Butcher BBQ injections, cooking championship brisket, judging competitions, and helping cooks improve their barbecue. If you’ve ever wondered how the pros prepare brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken, this episode is full of practical advice and insider knowledge. Subscribe for more interviews with championship pitmasters. #ButcherBBQ #CompetitionBBQ #BBQTherapy Tags David Bouska,Butcher BBQ,brisket injection,competition BBQ,BBQ podcast,brisket tips,KCBS,BBQ rubs,BBQ injections,BBQ secrets,smoked brisket,pitmaster,BBQ Therapy,barbecue,BBQ competition,Texas BBQ,BBQ education,Tavis Bryant

    #73 David Bouska of Butcher BBQ | Championship Secrets Every Pitmaster Should Know

  2. 9 Aug

    #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 Director of Inclusive BBQ Events. Known throughout the barbecue community as BBQ MOM, Kathy has spent years proving that barbecue is about much more than great food. It's about family, friendship, community, and creating opportunities for everyone to feel welcome around the pit. In this episode, Kathy shares her journey into competition BBQ, how her family became deeply involved in the barbecue world, and the inspiration behind founding Inclusive BBQ Events, a nonprofit dedicated to bringing people together through cooking, education, and community outreach. We also talk about: 🔥 How Kathy earned the nickname "BBQ MOM" 🔥 The welcoming spirit of the BBQ community 🔥 Kids Q and why introducing children to barbecue matters 🔥 Building confidence and life skills through cooking 🔥 What goes into organizing successful BBQ events 🔥 Funny competition stories from the road 🔥 Why food has the power to bring people together 🔥 And the friendly competition happening this year as Kathy goes head-to-head against her husband on the BBQ circuit! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster, a backyard griller, or someone who simply loves hearing great stories from amazing people, this conversation is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of barbecue wisdom. 👇 Tell us in the comments: What does BBQ mean to you? 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to: • Like this video • Subscribe to BBQ Therapy • Share this episode with a fellow BBQ fan • Turn on notifications so you never miss a new conversation. #BBQTherapy #BBQPodcast #CompetitionBBQ #Barbecue #Pitmaster #KidsQ #Community #InclusiveBBQ #BBQLife #SmokingMeat #BBQFamily

    #72 Kathy "BBQ MOM" Trainor | How BBQ Is Bringing Everyone to the Table

  3. 6 Aug

    #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, Annella Kelso, Head of Email & BBQ Marketing at Snake River Farms, breaks down how email marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy help build customer loyalty and drive business growth. Whether you own a BBQ restaurant, food truck, catering business, sauce or rub company, create BBQ content, or compete on the BBQ circuit, this conversation is packed with practical marketing insights you can apply immediately. We discuss email marketing strategies, customer psychology, brand building, content creation, and how to turn attention into long-term loyalty. 🔥 Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more conversations with the people shaping the world of barbecue. #BBQTherapy #SnakeRiverFarms #EmailMarketing #BBQMarketing #SmallBusiness #BrandBuilding #Barbecue Tags Snake River Farms,Annella Kelso,American Wagyu,Wagyu brisket,prime brisket,competition BBQ,BBQ meat,BBQ brisket,premium beef,BBQ podcast,pitmaster,brisket tips,BBQ cooking,smoked brisket,beef grading,backyard BBQ,BBQ Therapy,Texas BBQ,Tavis Bryant ⸻

    #71 BBQ Marketing Masterclass | Annella Kelso of Snake River Farms

  4. 30 Jul

    #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 Champion of the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Ryan shares his journey through competition BBQ, the hard work behind earning one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, and how he’s grown Kings BBQ through his food truck, catering business, and award-winning line of rubs and sauces. Whether you’re a backyard griller, competition pitmaster, or simply love great barbecue stories, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and championship-level insight. 🔥 Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more conversations with the biggest names in barbecue. #BBQTherapy #KingsBBQ #RyanKing #JackDanielsBBQ #CompetitionBBQ #Pitmaster Ryan King,Kings BBQ,competition BBQ,KCBS,pitmaster,BBQ podcast,BBQ Therapy,brisket,pork ribs,BBQ competition,smoked meat,BBQ tips,backyard BBQ,BBQ interview,barbecue,cooking BBQ,championship BBQ,smoker,offset smoker,Tavis Bryant

    #70 Ryan King of Kings BBQ | The Jack was just the beginning …

  5. 26 Jul

    #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 business in the barbecue industry. We discuss entrepreneurship, family, risk, resilience, outdoor living, premium grills, South African braai culture, and how barbecue brings people together across cultures. Rob shares the challenges of starting from scratch, lessons learned in business, and why passion and perseverance matter more than comfort. If you enjoy stories about entrepreneurship, barbecue, and building something meaningful, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with leaders across the barbecue world. #LifeSpaceUS #Braai #BBQTherapy Tags Rob McMurtrie,LifeSpace US,LifeSpace,South African braai,Texas BBQ,BBQ podcast,outdoor kitchens,entrepreneurship,BBQ grills,premium grills,braai,BBQ lifestyle,backyard BBQ,BBQ interview,BBQ Therapy,outdoor living,Tavis Bryant

    #69 From South African Braai to Texas BBQ | Rob McMurtrie of LifeSpace US

  6. 23 Jul

    #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. Navy veteran, 5-time World Champion, 2022 World Barbecue Champion, cookbook author, BBQ instructor, and one of the most accomplished pitmasters in competition barbecue. We discuss his journey into BBQ, building the Loot N’ Booty brand, winning on the world’s biggest stages, developing championship rubs and sauces, and the mindset it takes to stay at the top. With over 60 Grand & Reserve Grand Championships, 850+ Top 10 finishes, 24 perfect 180 scores, and a 2023 California BBQ Hall of Fame induction, Sterling shares lessons every backyard griller and competition cook can learn from. If you love barbecue, competition cooking, and hearing the stories behind the pitmasters, this episode is for you. 🔥 Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more interviews with the biggest names in barbecue. #BBQTherapy #LootNBootyBBQ #SterlingSmith #CompetitionBBQ #BBQPodcast #Pitmaster Tags Sterling Smith,Loot N Booty BBQ,Loot N Booty,competition BBQ,KCBS BBQ,BBQ podcast,brisket,BBQ rubs,BBQ sauces,pitmaster,BBQ interview,smoked brisket,BBQ competition,backyard BBQ,barbecue podcast,BBQ tips,champion pitmaster,Texas BBQ,BBQ Therapy,Tavis Bryant

    #68 Inside a World Barbecue Champion’s Journey | Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ

  7. 19 Jul ·  Bonus

    #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 Tavis Bryant travels to Columbus, Mississippi, to sit down inside Hank's Championship BBQ with legendary pitmaster Hank Vaiden, known by many as the "Bad Boy of BBQ." Hank shares the incredible story behind his barbecue journey—from learning to cook in the backyard, discovering competition BBQ, and earning championships, to appearing on BBQ Pitmasters and building a successful restaurant. You'll hear about: 🔥 Growing up in Mississippi and the food that shaped him 🔥 Learning to cook and finding competition BBQ 🔥 The highs and lows of his early contests 🔥 The story behind the "Bad Boy of BBQ" nickname 🔥 Behind-the-scenes stories from BBQ Pitmasters 🔥 Opening Hank's Championship BBQ 🔥 Mastering championship whole hog barbecue 🔥 Leadership, perseverance, and building a lasting legacy 🔥 Why barbecue is more than food—it's therapy Plus, stick around after the interview for an exclusive dining room tour of Hank's Championship BBQ, where Hank shares some of the stories and history behind the restaurant that his customers experience every day. Whether you're a backyard griller, competition pitmaster, restaurant owner, or simply love great stories, this episode is packed with decades of barbecue knowledge and inspiration. 🎙️ Listen. Learn. Get Inspired. 🌐 BBQTherapyPodcast.com

    #67 The Bad Boy of BBQ: Hank Vaiden's Championship Journey

  8. 16 Jul

    #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 competition barbecue. Known for consistency, flavor, and championship-level execution, Richard has built a reputation as one of the elite cooks in the game. We talk about the mindset required to compete at the highest level, the sacrifices behind success, and how Richard developed the systems and confidence that made Fergolicious BBQ a powerhouse. This episode is loaded with competition insight, hard-earned lessons, and motivation for cooks at every level.

    #66 How Richard Fergola Became One of BBQ's Greatest Teachers | Fergolicious BBQ
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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.

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  • Creator
    Tavis S Bryant
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    86
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tavis S Bryant
  • Show Website
    BBQ Therapy

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