BBQ & Beer - Whatcha Drinkin Whatcha Smokin?

Greg Bass and Henry Reid
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BBQ & Beer - Whatcha Drinkin Whatcha Smokin is a podcast where we talk about BBQ and some great beers, but mostly BBQ! We talk BBQ fundamentals, different types of meat, some special topics including Beer Pairing, and we do some real BBQ tastings. During the podcast we'll be enjoying and highlighting some great beers, brewed at The Southern Growl Beer Company in Greer, SC. Original music written and recorded by Allen Raines and Greg Bass Original artwork by Stephanie Bass Sound and supervision by Jim Nickoli Feedback and coaching by Dan Collins

  1. FEB 8

    BBQ & Beer Meat Science Class - The Theory of Relative Smoking

    In this episode we have guest host Dan Collins join us, and Jim, our very own "Paul Schaeffer" sound-guy now has a microphone! Unfortunately Henry could not make this recording, so Dan, Jim and I sat down with a few cold ones and talked about why smoking meat tastes so good! If you think that smoking meat is a waste of time and you can get equally as good ribs from the oven, then you definitely want to listen to this one. And even if you are a dedicated master of the pit, you will want listen and maybe pick up a science tidbit or two!

    18 min

  2. JAN 29

    BBQ & Beer Regional Sauce Flavors and Recipes - Getting Sauced Across America!

    In this episode Greg and Henry discuss the flavors of BBQ sauces from various regions across the United States. BBQ sauce is just one element of building the flavor profile in BBQ and it's flavors can be just as diverse as the rubs we might use. Although this episode is not necessarily comprehensive in terms of everything that may be out there, it should give you a pretty good generalized overview of the flavors across America. Greg also shares some of his own BBQ recipes that are based on some of his regional favorites!

    31 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    BBQ & Beer End of the Year Venison and Turkey Recap!

    We can't believe that the end of the year is here! It's gone by really fast but we've made some good BBQ in between! To cap off the year, we're going to go into a little more specifics on what we did with the venison that we taste-tested in the previous episode, so you don't miss anything. And then we're going to talk about some delicious Christmas turkey that we did! Y'all listen in and don't be shy about adding your own comments, we're always open to new ideas! Happy New Year!

    23 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    BBQ & Beer Venison Tasting - Smoking The Woodland Wagyu!

    In this episode Greg smokes the back-straps from a deer he harvested and brings the results in to sample! We also welcome back a special guest, Bob Dickman, manager at The Southern Growl and certified Advanced Cicerone. Bob helps sample the venison and uses his in-depth knowledge and experience in beer pairing to give us some great insight as to the types of beers that pair well with this unique BBQ! Give us a listen and, as always, let us know your experiences.

    18 min

  5. 12/16/2025

    BBQ & Beer History - From Barbacoa To BBQ, We Like Big Butts!

    Join us as we take a little break from tending the fire and talk about the history of BBQ! Folks have debated grilling, versus smoking, versus BBQ for a long time, and in this episode you get to hear us wrangle about what it means to us. BBQ in America has become a culture in itself, so give a listen, and then let us know what you think about it!

    21 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    BBQ And Beer In 2025 - Why Listen to Us?!?

    If you listened to our initial podcast called "BBQ & Beer Beginnings - Why Listen To Us?!?" then you heard a little bit about our humble beginnings, and what we thought we might do with this podcast. In this episode, after putting out some episodes talking about fundamentals, general BBQ discussion, some specialty topics and taste testing, we'll give you a synopsis of what we've done, and, with a little more clarity, what we will continue to do! Come on the BBQ journey with us!

    18 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    BBQ & Beer Tips For Smoking Turkey - The Only Thing You Should Smoke This Thanksgiving!

    In this episode we're going to give you some tips on putting some great turkey on the table for the holidays! It's actually quite easy to smoke a turkey (or a whole chicken) and keep it delicious and juicy. This also frees up the oven for making some of the other sides. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! Better yet, give it a try and let us know how it came out! Happy Holidays!

    22 min

  8. 10/29/2025

    BBQ & Beer Tips For Making Brisket - Stop Worrying and Love The Brisket!

    In this episode we're going to be talking about one of the preeminent pieces of meat that people love to BBQ, and love to eat... Brisket! There's a mystique around Brisket, and everyone knows that Texas has set the bar for it, no question. But if you think that making Brisket is beyond your capabilities, give us a listen, and think again! We've made some great Brisket and you can too!

    25 min
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BBQ & Beer - Whatcha Drinkin Whatcha Smokin is a podcast where we talk about BBQ and some great beers, but mostly BBQ! We talk BBQ fundamentals, different types of meat, some special topics including Beer Pairing, and we do some real BBQ tastings. During the podcast we'll be enjoying and highlighting some great beers, brewed at The Southern Growl Beer Company in Greer, SC. Original music written and recorded by Allen Raines and Greg Bass Original artwork by Stephanie Bass Sound and supervision by Jim Nickoli Feedback and coaching by Dan Collins

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