This Week in Barbecue is a popular podcast that covers the world of barbecue and grilling. Hosted by barbecue Pitmasters Rasheed "The Gentleman Smoker" Philips and Bryan Hull, the podcast features discussions on the latest BBQ trends, recipes, and grilling techniques. Each episode also features interviews with notable barbecue Pitmasters, chefs, and other industry professionals. This Week in Barbecue is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of barbecue and grilling.
This Week In Barbecue
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Podcast Overview
This Week in Barbecue is a popular podcast that covers the world of barbecue and grilling. Hosted by barbecue Pitmasters Rasheed "The Gentleman Smoker" Philips and Bryan Hull, the podcast features discussions on the latest BBQ trends, recipes, and grilling techniques. Each episode also features interviews with notable barbecue Pitmasters, chefs, and other industry professionals. This Week in Barbecue is a must-listen for anyone interested in the world of barbecue and grilling.
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1/23/2022
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Recent Episodes
May 12, 2026
The Future of Barbecue: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
<p>We started this episode arguing about bathroom etiquette and ended up exactly where we needed to be: who gets credit in food culture, how private equity “steps on” the products you love, why scams and AI deepfakes are making trust expensive, and why small businesses get attacked for price increases while corporations get praised for layoffs. Then I break down why I pulled out of the Rocky Mountain Barbecue Classic after deposit issues, why unqualified voices keep getting platformed in barbecue commentary, whether Ozempic and GLP-1s are impacting restaurant traffic, and why shrinkflation has people shopping with their own scales.</p>
May 5, 2026
What Is Open Fire Cooking? Al Frugoni Explains the Ritual Behind the Flame
<p>Al Frugoni is bringing the Open Fire Meetup and the Open Fire World Championship to Memphis in May, and it’s bigger than most people realize. This episode breaks down how Open Fire started as a small influencer cook in 2021 and turned into a movement that now unites pitmasters, competition legends, and fans around live flame. We talk why open fire feels different, how the competition sold out fast, the rigs and whole-animal cooks coming to Memphis, and why you should grab your ticket early if you want to see something Memphis has never seen before. </p><p><br></p>
April 21, 2026
Inside Look at the New OpenFire World Championship | This Week In Barbecue
<p>This episode features Tiffani Perry discussing the upcoming Memphis in May barbecue event, highlighting new competitions, activities, and tips for attendees. It offers a comprehensive preview of the event's highlights, including the OpenFire World Championship, youth contests, international participation, and exclusive experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>We break down the full experience: over 200 teams coming into Memphis May 13–16, the VIP “red carpet” option, Kingsford Tour of Champions ticket rules, sauce wrestling, the Junior World Championship contest, Ireland as the honored country, and a multi-day scavenger hunt with prizes like grills, high-end gear, and more.</p>
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