A weekly podcast focused on talking to influencers in the barbecue industry, uncovering how they’ve cultivated huge followings, unique income sources, and sponsorship possibilities from a love of cooking over fire. Hosted by Jordan Moore of @thebackyardbrisket
In this short solo episode, I talk about the importance of celebrating those small wins that may seem insignificant in the big picture, but are more important than you may think!
1 Jun 2022
017 | Spice Up Your Life w/ Joel & Stacy of Reload Rub & Seasoning
After an evening with a few beers and a lot of different spices, Joel & Stacy took their blend to the next level, starting Reload Rub & Seasonings. Now, they're taking on the world with 7 incredible spice blends and no corners cut!
24 May 2022
016 | Fire in the Hole™ w/ Mel Chmilar Jr of Dark Side of the Grill
This week I talk barbecue's favourite Star Wars fan Mel Chmilar Jr, better known as Dark Side of the Grill!
He talks about how he got his start in barbecue, his transition from full time welder to content creator, and some of his favourite adventures in his BBQ journey so far.
9 Mar 2022
015 | The Big Bite w/ Garett Hemstock of Uncle Hemmy BBQ
This week I talk to the creator of BBQ Instagram's favourite challenge - the #HemmyBigBiteChallenge - Garett Hemstock of Uncle Hemmy BBQ.
He talks about changing his content style to align with his vision, adjusting his path towards his ultimate goals, and more!
2 Mar 2022
014 | Say Hello to my Little Friend w/ Jeremy Tebby of the Canadian BBQ Mafia
This week I talk to Jeremy Tebby of the Canadian BBQ Mafia.
What started as a simple logo on a hat to kill some time during quarantine quickly turned into a following across the Canadian barbecue scene. Now Jeremy want's to harness that following to help give back to those in need.
We talk about building an online community, giving back to others, and how he hopes the Canadian BBQ Mafia will changes lives for the better.
23 Feb 2022
013 | All Aboard w/ Chuck Matto of Chuck's Flavor Train
All aboard! The Flavor Train is leaving the station! This week I sit down and talk with the conductor of the flavor train, Chuck Matto! If you're not following his content, you're missing out!
In this episode we talk about:
- Getting over the hurdles of imposter syndrome and self doubt
- Why it's important to be yourself in everything you do
- Staying humble and adjusting your goals as you progress
16 Feb 2022
012 | No Days Off w/ Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore
On this episode of Influential Barbecue, I chat with Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore. She’s a live fire cook, author, and TV personality specializing in all things meat.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What is takes to run two successful businesses
- What you need to consider before launching. spice blend brand
- About pacing yourself and building up a good support system
9 Feb 2022
011 | Building The Boat While You're On The Water w/ Susie Bulloch of HeyGrillHey
This week I sit down with Susie Bulloch of HeyGrilHey!
Susie has over 500 recipes on her website, and she's not stopping there. With amazing rubs, sauces and accessories for sale, walkthrough videos and classes available, and a genuine passion for teaching and barbecue, Susie and the HeyGrillHey team will no doubt be able to help you take your backyard barbecue game to the next level!
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why you shouldn't wait for the "perfect" time to get started
- How important it is to listen to your audience
- Why you need to provide your customers/audience with an experience, rather than just quick entertainment
2 Feb 2022
010 | Grills Don't Pay Bills w/ Matt Groark of Groark Boys BBQ
On this episode I chat with The Meat Teacher! Matt Groark runs Groark Boys BBQ and has blown up on TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms for the past couple years. He even gets down with some hard number for the creator funds of various different platforms!
In this episode you'll learn:
- Why you should trust your gut
- That being one of the first in on a new venture can be incredibly rewarding
- Matt's incredible story of resilience and how he got to where he is today
26 Jan 2022
009 | Know Your Why w/ Steph Foster of Foster Feasts
This week I chat with another fellow Canadian! Steph Foster was one of the first Canadian accounts that I followed when I began my Barbecue Instagram journey. She was always engaging with the community, providing incredibly insightful feedback and opinions, and was always posting inspiring recipes and cooks.
19 Jan 2022
008 | Wing Crushin' w/ Paula Strachyra of Queen of the Grill
This week, I finally chat with a fellow Canadian! Paula is a grill enthusiast, recipe developer, social influencer, photographer, content creator, backyard BBQ Chef, chicken wing cook book author, and all-around wonderful human. We commiserate about the cold, talk about her new book, and chat ideas for instagram content.
12 Jan 2022
007 | Don't Be An A**hole w/ Matt Rose of Matt Out Back
On this week's Influential Barbecue, I chat with Matt Rose, the personality behind Matt Out Back.
We both started out barbecue "influencing" journey, and it has been so fun to watch him flourish and grow with his account, as he is truly just himself.
We chat about what it takes for a smaller account to gain credibility and build an audience, as well as what types of partnerships you might expect while trying to grow.
5 Jan 2022
006 | Just Get Started w/ Jordan Moore of The Backyard Brisket
You can't be successful if you never implement that big idea you've been working on forever. It's time to get started, and recognize what's been keeping you from getting your next project off the ground.
29 Dec 2021
005 | Going All In w/ Maciek Zurowski of Grillin With Dad
On this week's Influential Barbecue, I chat with Maciek Zurawski, the person behind grillin_with_dad. We talk all about where he started his BBQ journey, deciding to step away from his full time finance job to pursue BBQ full time, and what a typical day looks like for him.
22 Dec 2021
004 | Staying Focused w/ Brad Prose of ChilesAndSmoke
In this episode of Influential Barbecue, I chat with Brad Prose of ChilesAndSmoke about how he got started in the bbq social media game, rising early to work on your passion, and how being authentically yourself is the best way to grow your brand.
15 Dec 2021
003 | Navigating Partnerships w/ Noah Cheek of Cheeky BBQ
In this episode of Influential Barbecue, I chat with Noah Cheek of Cheeky_BBQ about how he got started in the bbq social media game, what he would have done differently if he could start over again, and how he goes about handling partnership opportunities that come his way.
15 Dec 2021
002 | Providing Value w/ Chris Sussman of The BBQ Buddha
On this week's Influential Barbecue, I chat with Chris Sussman, the person behind The BBQ Buddha and author of The Four Fundamentals of Smoking, about why he believe they key to success is providing value and not making everything about yourself.
14 Dec 2021
001 | Welcome to Influential Barbecue
Welcome to Influential Barbecue! My name is Jordan Moore, and in this episode I'll be talking through what I hope this show becomes, why I started it, and what kind of value I can bring to you while you look to grow your BBQ brand!
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