Alec joins the podcast once again. Alec has recently traveled to New York to show a new spot some new techniques and also dropped an album. Check it out.

In this episode the BBQ Dad him self Jody joins the pod for a very fun laid back episode. Hear all about Jody’s new journey he’s on as well as some real backyard talk!

Sergio joins the podcast again! He has been busy with running his new M&M smoker and tried to tell all about it.... But between Steve battling a 12 pack after trimming briskets and technical difficulties this episode turned out to be a ton of fun! Enjoy.

Ralph Diaz III joins the podcast this week. Ralph is the lead sausage curator at Hutardo Barbecue. Ralph is an East coast translpant in Texas with a culinary backround who worked his way into the BBQ game. 2026 will be the year of the sausage.

Cookwithbill joins the podcast this week. Bill started his food journey during the pandemic and has since produced some of the best looking food that Instagram has to offer.

Danny from @Texicali_q joins the podcast this week. Danny and Steve met at SpaceCamp 2025 in North Dakota. Danny grew up in Texas. He joined the Army and then landed up in California. He is a backyard cook who had started on a journey into BBQ that has lead him to some incredible opportunities.

Brandon from Chipper Dog BBQ joins the podcast in person. Brandon and Steve came up in the same town of Rock Island, IL. They took different paths in life but came back because of BBQ. Chipper Dog BBQ is a sauce and rub company based out of South Carolina. They have rebranded recently and if you check out their website you could use the discount code "BBC" for 10% off! Check em out!

Russel from Pico’s BBQ in Redwood, CA joins the pod this week. Russell doesn’t have your average journey into BBQ and it’s one that is starting to make a splash. Tune in and enjoy…bonus points to anyone who can count how many brewski Steve cracked.