Barbecue Base

Barbecue Base


Latest Episodes

Team Notorious are here to hypnotize us with great BBQ chat!
May 19, 2022

They're competitors, caterers, social media channels and all round great members of our BBQ Family, Mike and Even Covich - otherwise known as Notorious P.I.T and Notorious E.V.E - stop by to talk everything from feeding a crowd, to the best Fried Chicken

I choo choo Chosen Q you...It's the Woodley boys!
May 04, 2022

They've been tearing up the comp scene in 2022 and sit atop of the standings currently after smashing all in their wake! Check in with Paul & Dave from The Chosen Q! Also, Noel gives you just the tip on the lesser known steaks and Alex gets lyrical!...

The Barry White of BBQ - Luke Darnell!
April 20, 2022

This episode we welcome the Pitmaster of Old Virginia Smoke, and one of the most sultry toned individuals in BBQ to the pod, Luke Darnell. We chat about starting a podcast in a pandemic (who would do that?!), competing all round the USA and what he's lear

Does Michael Denning-Kemp have the best job in New Zealand?
April 07, 2022

For this episode we're joined by Mr Heatbeads himself, Aber Living's Outdoor Category Specialist, Michael Denning-Kemp! We chat everything from what he loves to cook at home, through to why the price of Heatbeads rocketed up and what to do if you're a tea

NZs Steak Champ! Dean Davis fresh off the plane!
March 24, 2022

Heres's our double header interview with Steak champ Dean Davis! He flew the flag for NZ in the recent SCA World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Hear how his trip and experience went - before and after! All your other favourite bits too...Get it in yo

It's Kosmo!
March 10, 2022

For this episode we were honoured to welcome Darian Kosmo, better known just as Kosmo, to the show! Kosmo is a world champion steak cook and one of the most successful BBQ entrepreneurs with his rubs, brines, injections and sauces - and now he's a podcast

Sisters are doing it for themselves; The Girlmour Girls!
February 24, 2022

NZ has it's first all female competition BBQ team and we caught up with them! Catch up with Charlotte, Heather & Bex on the eve of their second ever competition at Napier! All your usual favourites including news, comp updates and Noel's tips on charc

The man behind Meatstock - Jay Beaumont!
February 09, 2022

Did you get into BBQ after attending a Meatstock? We'll bet that plenty of you did! Well, Jay Beaumont is the man for you to thank for these, so strap on in and let's get meaty!  Plus all your news, Just the Tip and Cook of the week! Get it in your e

Mr Consistent, Brendan Reisima's back baby!
January 27, 2022

We're back for 2022 and kicking off with a bang! The Smoking Meathouse's Brendan Reisima swings in to chat about what he's been up to for the last 2 years and tell us all about his opening win at the Jack Daniel's Kumeu BBQ Competition! Plus all your news

F*ck! That's some hot chicken! The Christmas special...
December 21, 2021

For the last Barbecue Base of 2021 we wanted to go out with a bang so we invited the Godfather of NZ BBQ, Luke Seeney, and 2021 TOY Champ, Matt Melville from Rum & Que to come down to Smokin' Cole BBQ and give us their thoughts on the year.  Oh,