Wise Guys BBQ

Behind the Smoke at Miller’s Crossing BBQ Cook-Off | Capt. Nate Slinn

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip welcome special guest Captain Nate Slinn, co-host of the Miller’s Crossing Annual Cook-Off (MCRCO) and co-founder of

BBQ + Pumpkin Spice? Fall Flavors Take Over the Podcast

Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season unforgettable! In this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip talk all things autumn — from pumpkin spice to

What Pairs Best with BBQ? Wine, Beer & Hot Sauce Heat!

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie are joined by Tony 2 Smokes for a wide-ranging BBQ conversation. The crew dives into the best drinks to pair with

Inside the Fire: Chef Andy Teixeira on His Legendary Dinner

This week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast is a special one! We sit down with 2025 James Beard Nominee, Executive Chef Andy Teixeira for a two-part conversation you won’t want to

BBQ Secrets EXPOSED: Tomahawk Steaks, Hot Sauce Pain & Myths Busted!

This week on Wise Guys BBQ, it’s a classic roundtable with Vin, Chip, and Tommy the Butcher! Tommy dives into the techniques behind next week’s epic Tomahawk steak cook,

Inside the Grand AM BBQ: Big Bobby Q’s Highs, Lows & Lessons

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we welcome back a familiar face — Bob from Big Bobby Q. A returning guest and the pitmaster behind our popular Chicken Thigh Maste

Smokin’ Wild Meat: Tony Two Smokes Makes BBQ Rabbit

We’re going wild on this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast—literally. Our newest team member, Tony Two Smokes, makes his big debut and brings something unexpected to the smoke

Want to Know What's Happening in the Barbecue World Right Now

In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Kathy and Tom Trainer join the crew to talk all things Kora Kares, Kids Q, and the heart behind giving back through BBQ. Kat

Inside Jack Daniel's BBQ: Secrets from the Woman Who Keeps the Teams

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we’re bringing you straight into the inner circle of one of the biggest competitions in barbecue: The Jack Daniel’s World Champion

What this Young Pitmaster Pulled off will Surprise You | Starla’s Story

In this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Charlie and Vin welcome Starla MacDonald of Sinister Smoke and her dad Scott from Sticks and Stones BBQ for a conversation that’s as

The Art of the Ancillary: BBQ Dishes That Break the Rules

In this summer-soaked episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip return to the mic with post–Fourth of July stories, cookout chatter, and a fridge full of opinion

He’s Grilling What?! Tony Brings Backyard BBQ Heat

This week on the Wise Guys Barbecue Podcast, Vin and Charlie welcome longtime friend and backyard BBQ expert Tony Parente. From grilling with his dad in West Warwick to m

Sabrina Swanson GRAND CHAMPION | Burger Queen BBQ Takes Mass in May!

Sabrina Swanson of Burger Queen BBQ just grilled her way to glory as the newest Grand Champion of the Mass in May barbecue competition! In this exclusive interview, Sabri

Top BBQ Competition Teams of 2025 | KCBS, NEBS & CBA Standings Roundup

In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Tommy, and Bob break down the latest 2025 BBQ competition standings across KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society), NEBS (N

Kids Q Has Return - Meet Laura Whiteside of Ballers BBQ

Join Vin & Chip as they meet Laura Whiteside, a rising star and proud team member of Ballers BBQ! As an eighth grader, Laura is a Kids Q fanatic who constantly levels up

Backyard BBQ, Bourbon Sauces & Clam Bake Challenges

Fire up the grill and pour a glass—this week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we're diving into all things backyard barbeque. From Memorial Day cookout highlights to rib tip

Insane BBQ Hacks, Epic Wins, and a Kid Who Stole the Show!

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin Picaro and Charles Baldwin fire up the mic to talk barbecue competitions, killer recipes, and what's cookin' in the world of s

Texas Pitmaster Heads North: Can New England Handle the Heat?

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, things get a little spicy as we sit down with Carlos Ruben Calzada Jr. of Smokin’ Los BBQ—a Navy vet turned Texas pitmaster who’s

Inclusive Barbecue: Building Community, One Competition at a Time

In this episode of Wise Guys BBQ, hosts Charlie and Vin Picaro sit down with Kathy and Tom Trainor of Inclusive Barbecue Events, an organization born during the pandemic

Tommy’s Paella Challenge & Global BBQ Secrets

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Chip, and Tommy dive into the art of paella! Tommy walks us through his approach to this week’s challenge dish — from plannin