The Unknowns - Black Pitmasters

Darren W. Carter

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We highlight and talk with black bbq enthusiasts all over this great land.

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Meet Dr. Howard Conyers - Conyers Family BBQ

I first saw Dr. Conyers on Man, Fire, Food with Roger Mooking. I then found his digital series Nourish on YouTube. It was during a time I was looking for black pitmasters that I begin to follow him. Learning about the history of American BBQ and how the enslaved Africans curated our modern day craft of BBQ lead me to create The Unknowns Black Pitmasters.

1 min
09/14/2023

JL The Pitmaster

JL (James Lewis) is the owner of JL Smokehouse in Phoenix & Mesa AZ. He is passionate when it comes to cooking and lives by his phrase "If it's not cooked with wood, it's no good!" JL during our discussion spoke about the heart of BBQ and honestly I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. You can follow JL on Instagram HERE.

1h 10m
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Meet James Lewis - JL The Pitmaster

JL (James Lewis) is the owner of JL Smokehouse in Phoenix & Mesa AZ. He is passionate when it comes to cooking and lives by his phrase "If it's not cooked with wood, it's no good!" JL during our discussion spoke about the heart of BBQ and honestly I don't think there was a dry eye in the room. Take a look at this preview and look for the full discussion next week!

1 min
08/28/2023

Aaron Gonerway

Aaron took Denver by storm. Starting his business during the pandemic he fed the city enough to become one of the top 10 BBQ spots in Denver! His first year in business he was awarded a grant from the Kingsford Preserve the Pit Program, earned countless acclaim and as of this year...closed his Denver spot to be rancher in Texas. What a journey to follow.

54 min
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Meet Aaron Gonerway - Plates by the Pound

Aaron took Denver by storm. Starting his business during the pandemic he fed the city enough to become one of the top 10 BBQ spots in Denver! His first year in business he was awarded a grant from the Kingsford Preserve the Pit Program, earned countless acclaim and as of this year...closed his Denver spot to be rancher in Texas. What a journey to follow.

1 min
08/02/2023

Jonathan Jones

Born in Nebraska & raised in Phoenix, AZ - Jonathan Jones has always been a student of the BBQ game. Since 2015, “⁠Jonathan BBQ⁠” has been combining his love for barbecue and content production. With his “Your Grill, Your Rules” mantra, Jones looks to inspire everyday people to get out and cook for their family, friends and community. Jonathan also organizing ⁠Smokin' Hope⁠ in late 2018. He decided to cook for 100 homeless people in the downtown Phoenix area. Since then, they have organized and fed over 1,200 Phoenicians and counting!

56 min
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Meet Jonathan Jones - Johnathan BBQ

Born in Nebraska & raised in Phoenix, AZ - Jonathan Jones has always been a student of the BBQ game. Since 2015, “Jonathan BBQ” has been combining his love for barbecue and content production. With his “Your Grill, Your Rules” mantra, Jones looks to inspire everyday people to get out and cook for their family, friends and community. Jonathan also organizing Smokin' Hope in late 2018. He decided to cook for 100 homeless people in the downtown Phoenix area. Since then, they have organized and fed over 1,200 Phoenicians and counting!

1 min
07/19/2023

KJ Kearney

KJ, of Back Food Fridays, is a James Beard foundation finalist, contributor to ESPN's ANDSCAPE, community organizer, highlighter and advocate for black food, culture and history.

49 min

We highlight and talk with black bbq enthusiasts all over this great land.

Creator

Darren W. Carter
Years Active

2022 - 2023
Episodes

21
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Darren W. Carter
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The Unknowns - Black Pitmasters