BBQ Therapy Podcast is where barbecue, mindset, and real conversation come together. Hosted by Tavis Bryant, the show features deep discussions with pitmasters, competitors, chefs, and BBQ personalities about the craft, culture, challenges, and mental side of BBQ—while inspiring listeners to grow both on and off the pit.”
BBQ Therapy
Claim This Podcastby Tavis S Bryant
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80 episodes
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BBQ Therapy Podcast is where barbecue, mindset, and real conversation come together. Hosted by Tavis Bryant, the show features deep discussions with pitmasters, competitors, chefs, and BBQ personalities about the craft, culture, challenges, and mental side of BBQ—while inspiring listeners to grow both on and off the pit.”
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Recent Episodes
July 19, 2026
The Bad Boy of BBQ: Hank Vaiden's Championship Journey
<p>🔥 <strong>What does it take to go from a kid growing up in Mississippi to becoming one of the most recognizable names in barbecue?</strong></p><p>In this episode of <strong>BBQ Therapy</strong>, host <strong>Tavis Bryant</strong> travels to <strong>Columbus, Mississippi</strong>, to sit down inside <strong>Hank's Championship BBQ</strong> with legendary pitmaster <strong>Hank Vaiden</strong>, known by many as the <strong>"Bad Boy of BBQ."</strong></p><p>Hank shares the incredible story behind his barbecue journey—from learning to cook in the backyard, discovering competition BBQ, and earning championships, to appearing on <strong>BBQ Pitmasters</strong> and building a successful restaurant.</p><p>You'll hear about:<br>🔥 Growing up in Mississippi and the food that shaped him<br>🔥 Learning to cook and finding competition BBQ<br>🔥 The highs and lows of his early contests<br>🔥 The story behind the "Bad Boy of BBQ" nickname<br>🔥 Behind-the-scenes stories from <strong>BBQ Pitmasters</strong><br>🔥 Opening Hank's Championship BBQ<br>🔥 Mastering championship whole hog barbecue<br>🔥 Leadership, perseverance, and building a lasting legacy<br>🔥 Why barbecue is more than food—it's therapy</p><p><strong>Plus, stick around after the interview for an exclusive dining room tour of Hank's Championship BBQ</strong>, where Hank shares some of the stories and history behind the restaurant that his customers experience every day.</p><p>Whether you're a backyard griller, competition pitmaster, restaurant owner, or simply love great stories, this episode is packed with decades of barbecue knowledge and inspiration.</p><p>🎙️ <strong>Listen. Learn. Get Inspired.</strong></p><p>🌐 BBQTherapyPodcast.com</p>
July 16, 2026
How Richard Fergola Became One of BBQ's Greatest Teachers | Fergolicious BBQ
<p>On this episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant sits down with Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ — one of the most accomplished and respected pitmasters in competition barbecue. Known for consistency, flavor, and championship-level execution, Richard has built a reputation as one of the elite cooks in the game.</p><p>We talk about the mindset required to compete at the highest level, the sacrifices behind success, and how Richard developed the systems and confidence that made Fergolicious BBQ a powerhouse. This episode is loaded with competition insight, hard-earned lessons, and motivation for cooks at every level.</p>
July 12, 2026
Legacy & Innovation: Slap Someone Sauce + Nakia Coco Charcoal | Two Inspiring BBQ Stories
<p>Some barbecue traditions are passed down through generations.</p><p><br></p><p>Others are created by people willing to challenge everything we thought we knew.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special double-feature episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant sits down with two guests who are shaping the future of barbecue in very different ways.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Interview One: Kiplon Taylor – Slap Someone Sauce</p><p><br></p><p>Before there was a business, there was a family recipe.</p><p><br></p><p>For more than 100 years, that recipe was carefully preserved through generations before Kiplon Taylor answered what he believes was God’s calling to share it with the world.</p><p><br></p><p>This conversation explores:</p><p>• The family legacy behind Slap Someone Sauce</p><p>• Turning faith into action</p><p>• Protecting a century-old recipe</p><p>• Building a brand without losing its roots</p><p>• Leadership, family, and entrepreneurship</p><p>• The vision behind the Slap Someone Sauce Food Truck Cook-Off</p><p><br></p><p>Then…</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Interview Two: Nakia Coco Charcoal</p><p><br></p><p>What if the next major innovation in barbecue isn’t your smoker or your seasoning…</p><p><br></p><p>…it’s the charcoal?</p><p><br></p><p>Nakia Coco is changing the conversation by producing premium charcoal from recycled coconut shells, creating a cleaner, longer-burning fuel while reducing waste.</p><p><br></p><p>In this interview, we discuss:</p><p>• The story behind Nakia Coco Charcoal</p><p>• Why coconut shell charcoal performs differently</p><p>• Sustainability in the BBQ industry</p><p>• Winning trust in a tradition-driven market</p><p>• Entrepreneurship and resilience</p><p>• Building a company with purpose</p><p>• The future of barbecue fuel</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a backyard griller, competition pitmaster, BBQ business owner, or simply someone who loves hearing powerful stories of faith, family, innovation, and perseverance, this episode delivers inspiration from beginning to end.</p><p><br></p><p>🔥 Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping the world of barbecue.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow BBQ Therapy:</p><p>🌐 <a href="https://www.bbqtherapypodcast.com/">https://www.bbqtherapypodcast.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>#BBQTherapy #SlapSomeoneSauce #NakiaCoco #BBQPodcast #Barbecue #Charcoal #BBQSauce #Pitmaster #BBQLife #CompetitionBBQ #Grilling #OutdoorCooking #Entrepreneur #SmallBusiness #Faith #FamilyLegacy #Sustainability #CoconutCharcoal</p>
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