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Latest Episodes

Getting Smoked Out West
June 23, 2021

For this episode we're joined by Jono and Andrew from Smoked Out West competition team to chat about how they got started and what they've learnt during their time on the circuit! We also have a special treat for the boys with a super fiery Ten Burning Qu

He may be the the Aussie Butcher, but he's as Kiwi as they come...Reuben Sharples
June 11, 2021

Join us this week as we wrap up everything in the NZ competition world and talk with NZ's best known butcher, and member of the NZ Sharpl Black Butchery team - Aussie Butcher New Lynn, Reuben Sharples!  As an added bonus, Reuben is not great with chi

The Rib Round Table
May 28, 2021

This is all about RIBS! We've pulled some of NZ's finest rib cooks together to give you the tips, tricks and secrets to their competition winning ribs! Shig away from Matt Melville, Brendan Reisima and Ken Van Mackelbergh! This is one to listen to again a

Troy Bilbrough Is The Burger King of Christchurch
May 13, 2021

This episode we're joined by Troy Bilbrough, owner of Christchurch's renowned Bacon Bros, Shaka Bros and soon to be open microbrewery, Beers. We recorded most of this at the recent Smoke on the Coast competition but due to a power issue we didn't finish o

BBQ is good for you
April 29, 2021

This was a special one for us. Mental Health, especially for guys, in NZ is a major priority and we've all either been touched by the Black Dog, or know someone who is battling. BBQ can be an incredible point of release and community for many of us. So, t

Jared Macdonald is just More Betterer...
April 13, 2021

This week we catch up with Head Pitmaster at More Better BBQ, Texas Pete's and Octopit, Jared Macdonald. He's cooked multiple times at Memphis in May with Tuffy Stone and was the Runner Up in the 2020 points chase here in NZ. We talk about building the pe

Ted Conrad feels the heat!
March 31, 2021

This week we're joined by Founder and CEO of Fireboard, Ted Conrad. We geek out with him on thermometers, voice control and all things Fireboard before putting Ted through his paces with Ten Burning Questions! We also talk Brisket, KCBS TOY race and an up

Richard Fergola is no mild mannered BBQ competitor!
March 23, 2021

A jam packed show for you all with one of our favourite and respected pitmasters from the US of A joining us today, Richard Fergola from Fergolicious BBQ, straight outta Kansas City! This is an interview not to be missed! We also catch up on the NZ scene

Carl Grainger can be a little judgey...
March 04, 2021

Top NZ BBQ judge, Carl Grainger, drops by for a chat about all things judging! Plus our usual round up of news, Noel's "Just the Tip" and of course, Ten Burning Questions! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/

Joe Pearce from SLAP's makes us squeal!
February 18, 2021

We were super pumped to chat to KCBS expert, Joe Pearce from Slap's BBQ. Joe is a Team of the Year top contender and one of the hardest working BBQ guys in the US.  We're also joined by a couple of the Jurassic Pork boys, Paul and John ffor our Ten B