The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast

Black Smoke Barbecue
  • 4.0 (8)
  • Food
  • Daily

Welcome to Black Smoke Barbecue! We are a collaborative group that focuses on different aspects of Barbecue from Pitmasters from all across North America. Barbecue is a culture and we discuss topics, ideas and the methods of it on The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast. Our mission is to spotlight those lesser known content creators in backyard barbecue, catering, food truck operations as well as the African American experience in Modern Day Barbecue.

  1. 4d ago

    East Chicago Flavor Meets Texas BBQ! Shawn Blaze Talks Turkey Legs, Oxtails & More

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 🔥 What happens when Chicago flavor meets Texas barbecue? On this episode of The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, we welcome Shawn Ealy, better known as Shawn Blaze of Shawn Blaze Kitchen, for a powerful conversation about barbecue, entrepreneurship, faith, family, and the grind behind building a food business. From grilling in the Midwest to making a name for himself in the Dallas–Fort Worth barbecue scene, Shawn Blaze has built a following with his signature smoked turkey legs, smoked oxtails, Creole shrimp mac and cheese, and Chicago-inspired jerk creations. But his journey goes far beyond the food. After a serious battle with COVID-19, Shawn gained a new perspective on life and discovered what he believes is his purpose: feeding God's children. That experience helped fuel his passion for cooking and inspired him to take his culinary journey to another level. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🍗 Chicago Flavor Meets Texas BBQ:How Shawn brought his Midwest roots to the Texas barbecue scene with smoked turkey legs, jerk chicken, brisket, and loaded mac and cheese. 💪🏾 Finding Purpose Through Adversity: How surviving COVID changed Shawn's outlook on life, faith, and pursuing his passion. 💰 The REAL Cost of Barbecue: Why great barbecue isn't cheap and why customers need to understand the time, labor, ingredients, and dedication behind every plate. ⏰ The Entrepreneurial Grind: The early mornings, long hours, and sacrifices involved in running a catering and pop-up food business. 📱 The Power of Social Media: How food reviews, customer recommendations, and viral posts can help small barbecue businesses reach new audiences. 🚚 What's Next for Shawn Blaze Kitchen: Food truck plans, bigger events, expanding catering opportunities, and Shawn's signature Blaze jerk aioli. 🏆 THE MAC AND CHEESE SHOWDOWN: Things get interesting when Shawn Blaze and Brandon start talking about going head-to-head in a mac and cheese cook-off! Who's really got the best Mac? Whether you're a backyard pitmaster, barbecue entrepreneur, food lover, or somebody who appreciates a great success story, this episode delivers real conversations, plenty of laughs, and insight into the barbecue business. 🔥 CONNECT WITH SHAWN BLAZE KITCHEN Facebook: Shawn Blaze Barbecue Instagram: Shawn Blaze Kitchen TikTok: @BlazeKitchenOne Follow Shawn to find out where he'll be serving up his signature creations next! 🎙️ JOIN THE BLACK SMOKE FAMILY 👍 LIKE this video if you love great barbecue and real conversations. 💬 COMMENT BELOW: Are you choosing smoked turkey legs, smoked oxtails, or jerk chicken mac and cheese? And who would win a mac and cheese cook-off: Brandon or Shawn Blaze? 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast for conversations with pitmasters, chefs, entrepreneurs, and the people shaping barbecue culture. 🎧 Listen to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. 🔥 Join us on Patreon for exclusive content, including **Black Smoke After Dark**, where the conversations get a little wilder and the laughs keep coming! #BlackSmokeBarbecue #ShawnBlazeKitchen #BBQPodcast #TexasBBQ #Barbecue Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  2. Oct 16

    Texas BBQ Meets the Caribbean | Saint-Martin BBQ Competition 🇫🇷🔥 #BBQ #TexasBBQ #saintmartin

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥The day we've been waiting for has arrived. 🇫🇷🔥Black Smoke Barbecue continues our journey through Saint-Martin for the 2025 Festival de la Gastronomie, and this time we're heading into the streets of Marigot for one of the biggest days of the entire festival — the Saint-Martin BBQ Competition.In Episode 1, we explored the Village de la Gastronomie, met some of the people behind the festival and watched massive dino beef ribs and brisket hit the smokers in preparation for BBQ day.Now it's time to see how it all comes together.Brandon heads down Rue de la République as competitors fire up their grills and smokers, cooking their way through multiple categories for a chance to be named the Best BBQ in Saint-Martin.But barbecue is only part of the story.Throughout the day, the streets of Marigot come alive with steelpan, Carnival dancers, music, food and the culture of Saint-Martin. We also sit down with the Texas judges as they share what they're looking for in the competition and introduce the island to another barbecue tradition.Then we head into the Village de la Gastronomie, where Texas barbecue meets the Caribbean. We're talking brisket, massive dino beef ribs and the flavors of Bludso's BBQ, before Brandon continues eating his way through Saint-Martin — including freshly grilled lobster along the Marigot waterfront.As the sun goes down, we return to Rue de la République. The smokers are still going, the streets are packed, the music is playing — and eventually it's time to find out who will take home the trophies and be crowned among the 2025 Saint-Martin BBQ Competition winners.From Texas barbecue to Caribbean open-fire cooking, from the competition pits to Carnival in the streets, Episode 2 is about more than who wins.It's about the food, the people and the culture behind the smoke.🔥 In this episode:Saint-Martin BBQ • BBQ Competition • Dino Beef Ribs • Brisket • Bludso's BBQ • Caribbean BBQ • Grilled Lobster • Carnival • Steelpan • Village de la Gastronomie • Rue de la République • Marigot • Festival de la Gastronomie • Island Culture🌎 BLACK SMOKE: SAINT-MARTIN — EPISODE 2If you haven't watched the first chapter, start with Episode 1 and follow our entire Saint-Martin journey.Subscribe to Black Smoke Barbecue for more stories from the people, places and traditions shaping barbecue culture.We tell the stories behind the smoke.Special thanks to our sponsors Exhibit Supply and Harder Charcoal for supporting Black Smoke and helping us bring this story from Saint-Martin to you.Festival de la Gastronomie • Saint-Martin 🇸🇽#BlackSmokeBarbecue #SaintMartin #BBQ #CaribbeanFood #FestivalDeLaGastronomie #SXMHarder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor.👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order!🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.comExhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last.🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue📲 Connect With UsInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecueFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  3. Oct 13

    What’s Next for Country Style? Art Fennell on 10 Years & the Future

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 After six episodes, Stories From the Smoke: A Country Style Series comes to a close with the man who started it all — Art Fennell. Black Smoke Media spent Country Style 2026 in Blenheim, South Carolina, documenting the pitmasters, personalities, food and community that have made this event something much bigger than a barbecue competition. There was just one conversation we didn't get to have that weekend. Art was a little busy running Country Style. So Tee and Charlie sat down with Art after the event to look back at the 10th anniversary of Country Style, how it grew from a gathering of local grill masters into a community that reaches far beyond South Carolina, and what the future may hold. Art also gets into a conversation that every barbecue lover can appreciate: competition barbecue, backyard barbecue, who gets to define the “standard” — and why everybody's barbecue came out of the backyard first. But this conversation goes beyond barbecue. Art shares what Country Style has meant to people who've turned to the event during some of the hardest moments in their lives, and why he believes what they've created has become bigger than any one person. This is the final chapter of Stories From the Smoke: A Country Style Series. 🔥 In this episode: • Art reflects on 10 years of Country Style • How Country Style grew into a nationwide community • The culture behind the cook-off • Competition BBQ vs. backyard BBQ • Why different styles of barbecue deserve a place at the table • The future of Country Style • What could change after the 10th anniversary Thank you to everyone who welcomed Black Smoke Media into the Country Style family and everyone who followed this journey through all six episodes. And special thanks to our sponsors, Exhibit Supply and Harder Charcoal, for supporting Black Smoke Media. Subscribe for more stories about the people, places and culture behind barbecue. BLACK SMOKE MEDIA We tell the stories behind the smoke. #CountryStyle #ArtFennell #BlackSmokeMedia #StoriesFromTheSmoke #BBQ #Barbecue #BBQCulture #SouthCarolinaBBQ Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue 00:00 Introduction | Art Fennell & the Series Finale 01:24 Celebrating 10 Years of Country Style 03:14 How Country Style Became a BBQ Family 08:26 More Than Barbecue: Stories That Matter 15:02 Art's Country Style Podcast & the People 17:23 Sanctioned BBQ vs. Backyard BBQ 18:04 Art Fennell on KCBS & Barbecue Standards 19:59 Country Style Judging, Creativity & Tradition 21:48 The Growth and Future of Country Style 22:38 Big Changes Ahead: A New Location 24:33 Will Country Style Stay in Blenheim? 25:57 Where to Follow Art Fennell & Country Style 27:18 Closing Out Stories From the Smoke

  4. Sep 25 ·  Bonus

    The Black BBQ History That Was Almost Forgotten | Stories From the Smoke at Country Style #BBQ

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 Stories From the Smoke returns to the Country Style Cook-Off in Blenheim, South Carolina. In Episode 5, “Keeping the Fire,” we sit down with Cordin Wood of Wood Family Q and Dr. Howard Conyers for two conversations connected by family, community, history and the traditions that continue to shape barbecue. Cordin Wood takes us inside his first year competing at Country Style—from the preparation required to compete to developing new flavors and building Wood Family Q alongside his family. He also explains why the fellowship surrounding Country Style keeps bringing him back and why growth should never come at the expense of what makes the event special.  Then Dr. Howard Conyers takes the conversation back generations. Conyers discusses the role Black communities played in preserving whole-animal and whole-hog barbecue traditions, historic trench cooking across the South, the people whose contributions have been overlooked, and why documenting that history matters—especially in an era when misinformation can spread quickly.  For Conyers, Country Style represents something bigger than barbecue: fellowship, culture and community—a Southern family reunion built around the smoke.  Stories From the Smoke | Episode 5: Keeping the Fire Subscribe to Black Smoke Barbecue for more stories exploring the people, history and culture behind the smoke. #BlackSmokeBarbecue #StoriesFromTheSmoke #BlackBBQ #BBQHistory #CountryStyleCookOff 00:00 Stories From the Smoke: Keeping the Fire 01:14 Cordin Wood: First Time at Country Style 02:18 Preparation Is Everything 03:10 Creating New BBQ Flavors 05:19 Building Wood Family Q as a Family 07:01 Why Country Style Keeps Him Coming Back 08:39 Growing Without Losing the Culture 09:10 What’s Next for Wood Family Q 12:01 Introducing Dr. Howard Conyers 13:14 Dr. Howard Conyers 14:30 The Black History of American Barbecue 15:15 Trench Barbecue Across the South 16:35 Preserving the Whole-Hog Tradition 18:49 The Gentrification of Barbecue 19:54 Country Style: Our Own Memphis in May 20:49 BBQ History in the Age of AI 21:45 Barbecue, Moonshine & the Stories Still Untold 23:25 Community, Ownership & Working Together 24:48 Country Style Is a Family Reunion 26:25 The Importance of Doing Your Due Diligence Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  5. Sep 4

    Do You Wash Your Meat? The Great BBQ Debate #BBQ #Dinner #Clean

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 Do you wash your meat before cooking it? And what exactly does “washing” meat even mean? On this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Brandon, Charlie, Tee and Alton  jump into one of the most persistent—and controversial—conversations in the kitchen: Should you wash or rinse meat before cooking? We're talking chicken, pork chops, ribs, lamb, ground beef and even oxtails. The crew breaks down the difference between rinsing away bone dust or other particles and trying to “clean” meat of bacteria. We also get into vinegar and citrus washes, cross-contamination around the kitchen, faucet aerators, restaurant practices, ground-meat safety and cooking temperatures. And yes… somehow we eventually get to people washing chicken with dish soap. 😂 Where do you stand? Do you wash your meat—or take it straight from the package to prep? Drop your answer in the comments. We already know this one is going to be interesting. 👀🔥 Subscribe to Black Smoke Media for more conversations about BBQ, food, culture and the people behind it. 0:00 Should You Wash Your Meat? | News Report 0:37 Welcome to Black Smoke Barbecue 1:51 The Great Meat-Washing Debate Begins 3:34 What Does “Washing Meat” Actually Mean? 4:41 Water, Vinegar, Citrus… and SOAP?! 6:03 Bone Dust on Pork Chops 7:45 Cleaning Chicken vs. “Cleaning” Bacteria 8:43 Bone Fragments on Lamb 9:24 Charlie Used to Rinse Ground Beef?! 12:33 Alton Joins the Meat-Washing Debate 13:42 How Rinsing Chicken Can Spread Bacteria 14:19 Charlie's Chicken-Tub Method  16:04 How Your Faucet Aerator Spreads Water 18:16 Cross-Contamination Around the Kitchen 20:16 Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Kitchen 23:06 Vinegar & Lime: Does It Make Meat Taste Better? 24:46 The “Raw Dogged” Chicken Challenge  25:06 Does Washing Oxtails Change the Flavor? 26:38 Are Vegetables More Dangerous?  29:24 Why Ground Meat Requires Extra Care 30:18 Would You Eat a Medium Burger? 31:47 Pork Chops Don't Have to Be Sawdust 32:41 When Meat Smells Wrong, Don't Cook It 33:33 Cooking Temperatures: It's Not Just 165°F 35:10 Final Food-Safety Advice 36:04 Please Don't Wash Chicken With Dish Soap  36:50 Black Smoke Barbecue | Closing #BlackSmokeBarbecue #BBQ #FoodSafety #Barbecue #Cooking Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  6. Aug 28

    Noah Galuten Talks Grill Time, Kevin Bludso & the Secrets to Better BBQ #BBQ #Grilling #Recipe

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 What if better barbecue didn't have to be complicated? James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef Noah Galuten joins the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast to talk about his new cookbook, Grill Time, his approach to making grilling simpler and more approachable, and what he's learned cooking alongside barbecue legend Kevin Bludso. Noah gets into some of the techniques and recipes behind Grill Time, including the surprising reason he puts mayonnaise on fish before grilling, miso butter corn, pit-smoked black cod, honey balsamic pork tenderloin, beer brats and his approach to making a better turkey burger. His mayo technique, for example, helps seasoning adhere, promotes browning and helps keep fish from sticking to the grill.  We also go behind the scenes of Barbecue Smokeout, Noah's Tastemade series with Kevin Bludso, including how their hot-and-fast vs. low-and-slow cooking styles work together, what goes into filming those marathon BBQ cook days, and what's coming next for the show. Noah also breaks down one of his favorite cooks from the series: barbecued oxtail spaghetti vs. Kevin Bludso's smoked oxtails. 🎁 WIN A COPY OF NOAH GALUTEN'S GRILL TIME! We're giving away TWO copies of Grill Time. TO ENTER: ▶️ Watch this episode on YOUTUBE and leave your entry in the YOUTUBE COMMENTS ONLY. Tell us one BBQ or grilling question you've always wanted answered. For example: “How do I get crispy skin on grilled chicken?” “How do I keep fish from sticking to the grill?” “How do I achieve better bark?” ⚠️ Comments made on Instagram, Facebook or TikTok DO NOT count as giveaway entries. Your entry must be posted in the comments of THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO. 📅 Entries close: September 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET 🏆 Winners announced: September 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET 🇺🇸 Open to the 48 contiguous U.S. states only Grill Time is available now wherever books are sold. CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast 01:05 Meet Noah Galuten and Grill Time 01:36 Making grilling simple and approachable 05:32 Why vegetarian grilling belongs in the book 06:47 The mayonnaise-on-fish grilling trick 08:55 Miso butter corn and grilled black cod 11:29 Honey balsamic pork tenderloin 12:36 Barbecue Smokeout and the Netflix pickup 15:16 Behind the scenes of a barbecue cooking show 18:24 Noah's favorite cook: barbecued oxtail spaghetti 20:12 Beer brats: grill first or poach first? 22:18 Turkey burgers, sprouts and a better patty 24:34 Grill Time giveaway, socials and book tour 26:41 New season updates and where to watch Barbecue Smokeout 28:20 Final giveaway reminder and sign-off 🔥 LIKE • COMMENT • SUBSCRIBE and join us for more conversations about BBQ, the people behind it, and the culture surrounding the smoke. #NoahGaluten #KevinBludso #BBQ #GrillTime #BlackSmokeBarbecue Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  7. Jul 31

    Summer Róyal 2026 | Whole Hog BBQ, Charity, Community & Competition in Dillon, SC #bbq

    Every great barbecue event has a story... and Summer Royale is one worth sharing. Join us as  @pitmastercheez   (Stan), Tyrone  @tyronemanning9686   T-Dub BBQ and the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast discuss everything coming to the 4th Annual Summer Róyal in Dillon, South Carolina. What started as a fundraiser for a classmate battling cancer has grown into one of the Southeast's most meaningful barbecue events—bringing together pitmasters, families and the community to support local cancer patients while celebrating whole hog barbecue, competition and fellowship. In this episode you'll hear about: 🔥 Whole Hog Competition 🍗 Chicken Wing Shootout 🐖 Pitmaster Meet & Greet 🎁 Giveaways including a vehicle, TVs, premium car wash packages and more 🎓 The new Toni Graves Scholarship Initiative ❤️ Why giving back is the heart of Summer Royale Whether you're a competition cook, backyard pitmaster, or simply love authentic barbecue culture, this is an event you won't want to miss. 📍 Summer Royale City of Dillon Sports Complex 1201 Hwy 34 Dillon, South Carolina 📅 Labor Day Weekend 2026 Friday Night Meet, Greet & Eat (FREE) Saturday Festival & Competition 🎟 Admission: Adults: $20 Children (12 & under): $10 Military Discount Available If you're unable to attend but would still like to support the mission, donation information is provided in the video. 🔥 Subscribe for more barbecue stories, pitmaster interviews, competitions and behind-the-scenes content from across America. 👍🏾 Like the video 💬 Leave a comment telling us your favorite barbecue festival. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss another episode. Donation Disclaimer The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast/Black Smoke Media does not collect or distribute donations for Summer Royale. Any donation information shown in this video is provided solely at the request of the event organizers. Please direct all donations and questions to Summer Royale using the payment methods and contact information displayed during the video. 00:00 Welcome to Dillon, South Carolina 00:22 Introducing the Summer Royale Special 01:31 What is Summer Royale? 03:00 The Mission Behind the Event 04:38 Why This Cause Matters 06:07 How People Can Donate 08:02 Why Summer Royale Feels Different 09:19 Giveaways, Cars & Community 10:56 Friday Night Pitmaster Meet & Greet 12:58 Friday Night Fish Fry 14:17 New Scholarship Initiative 17:21 Competition Categories & Teams 20:03 Event Details & Admission 21:04 Family Friendly Atmosphere 23:07 Why You Should Attend 24:39 Friday Meet, Greet & Eat 26:24 Community Before Competition 26:44 Final Invitation 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

  8. Jul 24 ·  Bonus

    The Side of BBQ That Most People Never See | Da Rib King at Country Style Cookoff 2026 #bbq

    🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥 STORIES FROM THE SMOKE | Chapter Four: When Barbecue Becomes A Mission At Country Style Cookoff, barbecue is about much more than trophies. It's about the people. In Chapter 4 of our Stories From The Smoke series, we sit down with Tyrone Manning, better known as Da Rib King. Tyrone's barbecue journey has taken him through years of competition, countless lessons, and plenty of losses along the way. But his biggest impact has never been measured by trophies. From fundraising for classmates battling cancer to creating opportunities through scholarships and community events, Tyrone has built a legacy around using barbecue as a way to bring people together. In this episode, we explore the story behind the crown, the passion behind the ribs, and why Country Style Cookoff represents something bigger than competition. Welcome to Stories From The Smoke. #bbq #barbecue #countrystylecookoff #pitmaster #datribking #bbqcommunity 🔥 Subscribe for the next chapter of Stories From the Smoke as we continue exploring the people, traditions, and culture that make barbecue more than just food. Special Thanks: Aerial footage courtesy of Stanley Parker | True North Aerial Imaging for capturing stunning aerial perspectives of the 2026 Country Style Cook Off. Follow True North Aerial Imaging: https://www.youtube.com/@UCyTWwBglbPrc8my-oICiVTA  Special Thanks Special thanks to  @KuttDifferent   for allowing us to use B-roll footage in this episode. 🎥 Original Video: https://youtu.be/yc94NtcJJ94?si=g6wI2M3IF1pKHAjH 📺 Subscribe to Kutt Different: https://www.youtube.com/@KuttDifferent We appreciate your support and are grateful to be able to showcase your work. #CountryStyleCookoff #StoriesFromTheSmoke #BlackSmokeBBQ #PitmasterCheez #CJsBBQ #Barbecue #LiveFire #BBQCulture #SouthernBBQ Chapters 0:00 — Meet the Rib King 1:36 — Six years at the Country Style Cook-Off 2:08 — Competing, trash talk, and giving back 3:21 — Advice for first-time pitmasters 4:30 — The future of the event 5:34 — How the Rib King name began 7:08 — Fundraisers, giveaways, and a new scholarship 8:12 — What losing has taught him 9:49 — The community of pitmasters 10:19 — Why barbecue brings people together 11:21 — Promoting the barbecue community 12:22 — Closing thoughts and sign-off Harder Charcoal – The premium fuel for serious pitmasters. Whether you’re smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, Harder XL Briquets and Lump Charcoal deliver clean, consistent heat with that authentic wood-fired flavor. 👉 Use code BLACKSMOKE at checkout for a discount on your order! 🌐 https://www.hardercharcoal.com Exhibit Supply – Trusted by food vendors, BBQ teams, and event pros nationwide. From heavy-duty canopies to custom food tents, Exhibit Supply keeps your setup looking sharp and built to last. 🌐 https://www.exhibitsupply.com 👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue 📲 Connect With Us Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/blacksmokebarbecue/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksmokebarbecue Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/blacksmokebarbecue

See All (174)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

4
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

Welcome to Black Smoke Barbecue! We are a collaborative group that focuses on different aspects of Barbecue from Pitmasters from all across North America. Barbecue is a culture and we discuss topics, ideas and the methods of it on The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast. Our mission is to spotlight those lesser known content creators in backyard barbecue, catering, food truck operations as well as the African American experience in Modern Day Barbecue.

Information

You Might Also Like