Wise Guys Barbecue Podcast

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Wise Guys Barbecue is a podcast dedicated to exploring and sharing barbecue tips and insights. Join our cohosts weekly for episodes filled with valuable information and entertaining anecdotes from our talented hosts.

  1. St. Patrick’s Day Special: Plus Big News for Wise Guys BBQ

    6D AGO

    St. Patrick’s Day Special: Plus Big News for Wise Guys BBQ

    This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun conversation about corned beef, Irish traditions, and what makes this holiday such a big food day. The guys talk about Tommy’s recent corned beef cooks — including the brine, boiled dinner, and corned beef hash — and why corned beef has become such a St. Patrick’s Day staple. Along the way they dive into Irish sayings, Guinness, and some of the traditions that make the holiday so much fun. They also share some big news for Wise Guys BBQ — the launch of the Wise Guys BBQ competition team. Vin and Chip introduce the members of the team and talk about the events where you’ll be able to find them competing this season. If you enjoy BBQ culture, St. Patrick’s Day food, and competition barbecue talk, this episode is packed with stories, laughs, and a look ahead at what’s coming this year. #WiseGuysBBQ #StPatricksDay #CornedBeef #BBQPodcast #CompetitionBBQ #reaction

    32 min
  2. Competition BBQ’s Big Debate: Scott McDonald Gives a Competitor’s Point of View

    MAR 6

    Competition BBQ’s Big Debate: Scott McDonald Gives a Competitor’s Point of View

    This week on the Wise Guys Barbecue podcast, Vin and Bob sit down with Scott McDonald of Sticks and Stones BBQ to continue the discussion around recent conversations involving CBA, NEBS, and the competition BBQ community After last week’s episode with Matt Pereira, we wanted to continue the conversation and hear a different point of view from someone who is out there competing. Scott brings the competitor perspective and talks through what he’s seeing, where some of the frustration is coming from, and why so much of this debate seems to center around fairness, consistency, dummy boxes, Team of the Year points, and how contests are being run. This episode doesn’t just revisit the debate. It adds more context from the cook side of the equation. Scott also makes it clear that for most teams, competition barbeque is still about having fun, building friendships, and cooking great food, even when the politics and controversy start creeping in. If you watched last week’s episode with Matt Pereira, this is the follow-up you need. Two episodes, two perspectives, one conversation that a lot of competition BBQ teams have been talking about. Watch now and decide for yourself. #barbecue #bbqpodcast #competitionbbq #cba #nebs #sticksandstonesbbq #wiseguysbbq #bbqcommunity #bbq

    33 min
  3. The BBQ Controversy that Everyone is Talking About

    FEB 27

    The BBQ Controversy that Everyone is Talking About

    There’s been a lot of debate in the competition barbecue world lately, especially around Team of the Year (TOY) points, qualifiers, and how fairness is enforced when multiple sanctioning bodies are involved. To help clear the smoke, we’re joined by Matt Pereira, a competition organizer with the Championship Barbecue Alliance (CBA), to talk through what’s actually happening behind the scenes at CBA-sanctioned contests and why certain rules and processes exist. We discuss how CBA contests are run, what sanctioning really means, and the role of event representatives in maintaining consistency on site. Matt explains why NEBS launched its anonymous survey, what it’s trying to measure, and why team perception and confidence matter just as much as written rules. A major part of the conversation centers on team counts, qualifiers, and the controversy around so-called “throwdown” or “dummy” boxes. Matt explains why these situations exist, what problems they are meant to solve, and where fairness concerns and optics come into play for competitors chasing TOY points. We also dig into enforcement consistency, including meat inspection practices, the intent behind “cooked on site” requirements, and why interpretation and operational clarity matter more than assumptions about enforcement gaps. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger TOY fairness question: what a level playing field really means when multiple sanctioning bodies feed into a single points race, and how the BBQ community can move forward without fracturing over misunderstandings or incomplete information. This isn’t a debate episode. It’s a clarity episode. If you compete, judge, organize, or closely follow the competition BBQ circuit, this is a conversation worth hearing. #podcast #bbqpodcast #bbqcompetition #bbq #competition #bbqlovers

    39 min
  4. Inside a Championship Cook with BBQ World Cup Qualifier Chris Hatcher

    FEB 20

    Inside a Championship Cook with BBQ World Cup Qualifier Chris Hatcher

    This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Hatcher of Haches Barbecue, the Grand Champion of the Champions BBQ Alliance World Cookoff and the first competitor to officially qualify for the BBQ World Cup. Chris is an absolute grinder on the competition BBQ circuit, cooking an incredible 35–40 weekends a year. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to compete — and win — at the highest level of competitive barbecue. 🔥 In this episode, Chris breaks down: 🏆 His Grand Championship cook and competition experience 🥩 Favorite cooks, proteins, and trusted meat sources 📊 Scores, judging feedback, and how he evaluates his results 🧠 How he tweaks and adjusts cooks for different BBQ competitions 🗺️ Where he competes and what separates one contest from another 🎵 The fun story behind his walk-up song 🛠️ Practical tips for competitors looking to tighten their process Whether you’re deep into competition BBQ, chasing a Grand Championship, or just love hearing how elite pitmasters approach their cooks, this is a must-listen conversation with one of the hardest-working competitors in barbecue today. 🔥 Hit play and learn what it takes to earn a spot on the BBQ World Cup stage. #bbqcompetition #bbqpodcast #bbqlovers #grandchampion #pitmaster #interview

    38 min
  5. Comfort Food After the Super Bowl Heartbreak

    FEB 13

    Comfort Food After the Super Bowl Heartbreak

    Vin and Chip are still licking their wounds after their team’s Super Bowl loss, so they head to the kitchen to cook their way through it. While a pot of soup simmers and grilled cheese sandwiches hit the pan, they talk through the game, the big moments, and everything that went down on Super Bowl Sunday. It’s a laid-back episode about making food, enjoying the process, and keeping things simple in the kitchen. If you like easy recipes and learning how to cook without the stress, this one’s for you — comfort food, football talk, and classic Wise Guys banter. #cooking #foodpodcast #superbowl

    27 min
  6. From Bark’s BBQ to Super Bowl Bites: Talking Local BBQ

    FEB 6

    From Bark’s BBQ to Super Bowl Bites: Talking Local BBQ

    On this week’s episode, Vin and Chip are talking all things local BBQ. They break down their recent Destination Q adventure to Bark’s BBQ and a few other must-visit spots around New England, sharing what stood out and what’s worth checking out. The conversation shifts to Super Bowl Sunday, where the guys talk about favorite game-day cooks, go-to BBQ dishes, and exactly what they’ll be making and eating while watching the big game. It’s a laid-back mix of local BBQ talk, road-trip eats, and Super Bowl food inspiration. #localfood #bbq #superbowl #gamedayfood #bbqpodcast

    31 min
  7. First to Qualify for the BBQ World Cup: Slab O Rama Winners Reveal What It Took

    JAN 30

    First to Qualify for the BBQ World Cup: Slab O Rama Winners Reveal What It Took

    This week on the podcast, Vin and Bob sit down with the first competitors of the year to officially qualify for the BBQ World Cup Championship—and it all went down at the Slab O Rama BBQ Challenge. Fresh off their wins, AJ Garza of Gods Country BBQ (1st place) and Nate Benson & Brennon Nielson of Uncle Jessie's BBQ (2nd place) join the show to break down the competition, the pressure of cooking in a BBQ World Cup qualifier, and what it means to punch their ticket so early in the season. As the first official qualifying event of the year for the BBQ World Cup Championship, Slab O Rama set the tone for what’s shaping up to be an intense competitive BBQ season. The guys dig into rib strategy, judging expectations, lessons learned, and what these teams have planned next as they set their sights on the world stage. If you follow competitive barbecue, rib cookoffs, or the road to the BBQ World Cup, this is a must-listen episode packed with firsthand insight from the pitmasters leading the charge in 2026. #bbqpodcast #bbqcompetition #competition #bbq #pitmaster #bbqlife #BBQWorldCup #SlabORama

    29 min
  8. We Tried Making Omurice — This Might Go Very Wrong

    JAN 26

    We Tried Making Omurice — This Might Go Very Wrong

    This week, Vin and Chip step into dangerous territory — the kitchen. After watching a wave of viral omurice videos take over social media, they decide to try making the Japanese comfort-food classic themselves. Omurice looks simple: fried rice wrapped in a soft omelette and finished with ketchup. But as the internet has proven… it’s easy to mess up. Will their omurice turn out clean and smooth — or will this attempt completely fall apart? Press play and find out. 0:00 – Reacting to the Viral Omurice Trend 11:26 – Vin & Chip Attempt to Make Omurice #omurice #reaction #cooking #funny #podcast #challenge

    35 min
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Wise Guys Barbecue is a podcast dedicated to exploring and sharing barbecue tips and insights. Join our cohosts weekly for episodes filled with valuable information and entertaining anecdotes from our talented hosts.

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