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Latest Episodes

Everything you ever needed to know about BBQ with Ken Van Mackelbergh!
October 06, 2022

This is the episode you need whether you're brand new to BBQ or starting to become a seasoned pro! We sat down with the legend Ken Van Mackelbergh from Barbecue BOI to get all his best advice on starting out through to advancing and becoming expert in the

No famine here - The Four Saucemen are one the base!
September 22, 2022

This week we welcome Adam Winter from the Four Saucemen to Barbecue base to talk about their growth from competition team to rub and sauce makers! Adam gives his tips on beef shorties and we talk everything rubs!  We also hear about NZ's next World Record

The Gingerest Man in BBQ! Mr Josh Fash stops by...
September 08, 2022

You'll know his rubs, the awesome Texanz range or you may have one of his special pit barrel accessories, or you may just have seen him tearing up this years competition circuit - but regardless, it's time to get to know Josh Fash of Texanz and Big Bark B

BBQ Jesus is here to save your smokey souls!
August 25, 2022

We've been doing this for three seasons now and we've never taken a dive into the life of BBQ Jesus Noel Hassapladakis, until now! Buckle in good listeners as we go behind the BBQ curtain with Mr BBQ NZ himself... All of that AND all your BBQ news and rou

Shane Hartstone wants to put his grubs in your mouth...
August 11, 2022

Mr Wild NZ, Shane Hartstone, joins us this week to talk about his BBQ journey and something that's very close to many of our hearts - hunting and wild game! So, if you've ever wondered about Venison, duck and even Pukeko...this is the show for you.  We al

Booma Bromage will turn you into a backyard legend!
July 28, 2022

Backyard cooks, weekend bbq'ers and those passionate about creating amazing que at home - tis one is for you! The man, the myth, the legend, Booma Bromage joins us today and gives away some topi tips to all the at home cooks. Don't miss out on this one! 

Smash some BBQ in his Mouth...Sean Hurwitz brings the rock n roll to us...
July 14, 2022

Not often we get to chat with a real rock and roll axe slinger, but Sean Hurwitz, guitarist from Smashmouth, is just that! Come and hear how he finds BBQ around the world, cooks at home and other tales. We catch up with some recent events and talk of the

Sterling Smith brings us some BBQ Loot n Booty!
June 30, 2022

It's the BBQ pirate himself, Sterling Smith from Loot n Booty BBQ! Join us for a super fun chat with Sterling about Arizona BBQ, competing at the highest level in the US and how he beat the Aussies at Lamb!  Plus we round up the recent Smoke on the C

Insta famous BBQ with Amber Merlo!
June 16, 2022

This week we sat down with the awesome Amber Merlo from @meatandmerlo. Amber talks to us about her food journey, BBQ skills and how to be insta ready in your cooks and activity! Noel and I chat the blue GA craze and some cheaper cuts that can help you sta

So you think you can cook a good steak? Will Collier is here to make you better!
June 02, 2022

One of the best steak cooks in the world is our guest today, the awesome Will Collier from DB180! Not one to be missed! Noel and Alex talk about Noel's new 375 gallon pit, judging and Noel gives you a little bit of tongue... #get it in your ears!  h