Mark Williams of Swine Life BBQ interviews folks from all different walks of life to give its listeners a unique perspective of the BBQ industry, and how it affects our everyday lives.
The Guide To EVERYTHING Drum Smokers Feat. Razorracks BBQ
Host Mark interviews Drew Davis of Razorracks BBQ, who illuminates the nuances of drum smokers, covering maintenance, fire management, and optimal protein selection for competition success in this interview episode.
13 May 2025
Everything You NEED to Know to Own a Pellet Grill feat. TheBarbecueLab
Mark interviews his good friend David Gafford of The Barbecue Lab about all the things YOU need to know about owning a pellet grill!
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro00:55 - Welcome David Gafford of Barbecue Lab01:42 - What is the Barbecue Lab?05:41 - How did the Barbecue Lab start?11:30 - Pellet Grills have CHANGED the way we BBQ18:07 - How to pick out a pellet grill that's right for you21:34 - What range of prices can you expect on a pellet grill?30:22 - Owning and Operating a pellet grill36:00 - The BIGGEST mistakes we've made on a pellet grill37:01 - The newest things coming out for pellet grills39:25 - What pellets should you be using in your smoker?44:53 - What is David looking for in a pellet grill?49:14 - Using the built in probes52:03 - David's recommendations for grills54:10 - The pros and cons of a pellet grill56:08 - Finding the Barbecue lab
18 Apr 2025
ULTIMATE Guide to Cooking on a Kettle Grill
Mark interviews his good friend Alonzo Cantu of Gulf Coast Smoke about ALL things kettle grills and how he got started in the BBQ industry!
Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Welcome Alonzo from Gulf Coast Smoke!01:20 - The weather got ROUGH down here!..03:51 - BBQ isn't just a food, it's a lifestyle13:52 - What was Alonzo's FIRST kettle grill?17:17 - Our FAVORITE kettle recipes as a kid18:07 - What should you be looking for in a kettle?21:26 - Do kettle grills get a bad wrap?22:27 - Alonzo's BEST recipe on a kettle 23:32 - Setting up a low and slow cook on a kettle26:05 - Must have attachments for a kettle grill 29:08 - If we were buying a kettle for the first time, here's what we'd do30:57 - Cooking competition BBQ on a kettle33:35 - The behind the scenes of Gulf Coast Smoke 36:23 - Closing Notes
13 Dec 2024
What Are The BEST Side Dishes to Bring to a Christmas Party?
Mark sits down with special guest Rachelle Reed, the mind and co-owner of HowToBBQRight, to discuss the in's and out's of prepping for the best Christmas party ever and the best side dishes to bring to any holiday party.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - How did we meet?
02:40 - Hosting a Holiday Party
06:37 - Chelle’s Favorite sides growing up
08:27 - Holiday foods as a kid VS as an adult
12:57 - The NO-GO sides for the holidays
15:14 - Prepping sides for traveling
17:57 - The BEST WAY to make rolls for the holidays
20:07 - What sides is Chelle making for Christmas?
30:44 - Making the PERFECT charcuterie board
32:52 - Are sliders a Christmas food?
33:46 - What are the TOP meats for Christmas?
35:33 - The sides we NEVER want to see at a Christmas party…
40:43 - Hosting a party and enjoying it too
43:57 - The best drinks for a Holiday Party
46:50 - Chelle’s PERFECT Christmas Dinner
13 Dec 2024
BEST Men Gifts for Christmas 2024 (Cheap & Inexpensive Present Ideas)
Mark sits down with Jody Morgan, his childhood best friend, to discuss the expensive gifts men and husbands want from their wives this year, and what inexpensive gifts are okay to buy for them.
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Jody’s backstory
03:53 - What’s Jody’s relationship with cooking?
05:50 - Our BEST gifts we’ve gotten for Christmas
09:11 - Who gives the BEST gifts?
10:20 - The difference between a cheap gift and a GOOD gift.
13:19 - The BEST gifts to get for a cook
17:14 - What knives are the best gifts?
22:17 - Our FAVORITE thermometers
25:18 - Processing products are a GREAT gift for a hunter in your life
28:06 - Sous vides are a SLEEPER Christmas gift for men
30:26 - All kinds of kitchenware are make for some of the most USEFUL gifts in the long run
35:37 - Jody’s PERFECT Christmas Party
13 Dec 2024
How to Make the BEST CHRISTMAS DINNER in 2024 (Holiday Cooking Guide 2024)
Mark interviews special guests on the do's and don'ts of cooking and hosting the BEST Christmas dinner ever.
Rachelle Reed of HowToBBQRight (Appetizers/Sides)
00:00 - Intro
01:03 - How did we meet?
02:40 - Hosting a Holiday Party
06:37 - Chelle’s Favorite sides growing up
08:27 - Holiday foods as a kid VS as an adult
12:57 - The NO-GO sides for the holidays
15:14 - Prepping sides for traveling
17:57 - The BEST WAY to make rolls for the holidays
20:07 - What sides is Chelle making for Christmas?
30:44 - Making the PERFECT charcuterie board
32:52 - Are sliders a Christmas food?
33:46 - What are the TOP meats for Christmas?
35:33 - The sides we NEVER want to see at a Christmas party…
40:43 - Hosting a party and enjoying it too
43:57 - The best drinks for a Holiday Party
46:50 - Chell’s PERFECT Christmas Dinner
Jamie Williams of Swine Life BBQ (Best Meats for Christmas)
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Jamie’s Backstory
02:56 - Catering for the Holidays
08:16 - Cooking at home VS Cooking for a catering event
11:59 - Jamie’s FAVORITE Christmas dish growing up
19:11 - How to host for the first time
21:03 - Blundering a brisket for Christmas…
23:05 - The BEST meats for a Christmas cook
26:56 - Jamie’s ULTIMATE Christmas Menu
31:08 - The WORST holiday cookin’ fails…
32:22 - Hosting a Christmas Party
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Emily’s background in baking
02:14 - Cooking vs Baking
04:50 - Emily is a WORLD CHAMP pork loin cook!
07:04 - How has BBQ made Emily a better baker?
10:28 - Personality in the Kitchen
12:37 - The most NOSTALIGIC Holiday recipes
15:40 - Sweet Potato Sticky Buns
18:33 - Baking bread VS Baking sweets
21:09 - Emily’s GO-TO dessert for the holidays
24:54 - Don’t be afraid to experiment on a dish
30:28 - Emily’s PERFECT Christmas Party
38:43 - Which takes more talent: BBQ or Baking?
40:30 - Emily’s MUST HAVE baking tool
00:00 - Intro
00:47 - Jody’s backstory
03:53 - What’s Jody’s relationship with cooking?
05:50 - Our BEST gifts we’ve gotten for Christmas
09:11 - Who gives the BEST gifts?
10:20 - The difference between a cheap gift and a GOOD gift.
13:19 - The BEST gifts to get for a cook
17:14 - What knives are the best gifts?
22:17 - Our FAVORITE thermometers
25:18 - Processing products are a GREAT gift for a hunter in your life
28:06 - Sous vides are a SLEEPER Christmas gift for men
30:26 - All kinds of kitchenware are make for some of the most USEFUL gifts in the long run
35:37 - Jody’s PERFECT Christmas Party
13 Dec 2024
ULTIMATE GUIDE to Smoking Meat for Christmas
Mark interviews his brother, Jamie Williams, who he started Swine Life BBQ with many years ago, about using their skills they've acquired catering to pull off the perfect Christmas get together and smoking the best meats (prime rib, chicken, pork loin, etc.) for the occasion.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Starting Swine Life BBQ
02:56 - Catering for the Holidays
08:16 - Cooking at home vs. Cooking for a big event
11:59 - Jamie’s FAVORITE Christmas dish growing up
19:11 - How to host a Christmas party for the first time
21:03 - WORST Brisket FAIL for Christmas
23:05 - Smoke THESE Meats for Your Christmas Party
26:56 - Jamie’s ULTIMATE Christmas Menu
31:08 - The WORST holiday cooking fails
32:22 - Hosting a Christmas Party
13 Dec 2024
Baking Christmas Desserts for a CROWD (Ultimate Holiday Baking Guide for 2024)
Mark interviews his wife, Emily Williams, the dedicated family baker and dessert maker for every Christmas and get together. They discuss baking the best cookies, the best starter desserts, and even touch on bread making for the holidays.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - How did Emily get started in baking?
02:14 - What's the difference in cooking and baking?
04:50 - Emily has made her run on the competition BBQ circuit
07:04 - How has BBQ made Emily a better baker?
10:28 - Personality in the kitchen
12:37 - The most NOSTALIGIC holiday recipes
15:40 - Sweet Potato Sticky Buns
18:33 - Baking bread vs Baking sweets
21:09 - Emily’s GO-TO dessert for the holidays
24:54 - Experimenting with old recipes
30:28 - Emily’s PERFECT Christmas party
38:43 - Which takes more talent: BBQ or Baking?
40:30 - Emily’s MUST HAVE baking tool
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7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 15 / 100
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