The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast
Welcome to Black Smoke Barbecue! We are a collaborative group that focuses on different aspects of Barbecue from Pitmasters from all across North America. Barbecue is a culture and we discuss topics, ideas and the methods of it on The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast. Our mission is to spotlight those lesser known content creators in backyard barbecue, catering, food truck operations as well as the African American experience in Modern Day Barbecue. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube YouTube @BlackSmokeBarbecue
Episodes
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In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton, Brandon and Tee sit down with Caleb White of White Oaks Woodworking. Caleb shares how he got into woodworking and the inspiration behind his creations.
Chapters
10:08 The Benefits of the Pitmaster Collective27:03 Expanding into wall art and more affordable options36:10 Creating a special block for Brother Trey's brick and mortar44:56 Investing in Hand Planes55:24 Exploring Butcher Block Countertops01:06:20 Supporting Veterans in Woodworking
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Ep.36: Planning & Preparation Is Everything w/ Don Robinson
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
In this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Alton aka The Dawgfatha and Brandon are joined by special guest Don Robinson of Don Rob BBQ.
Chapters
07:09 Don's Journey into Barbecue13:34 Transitioning from Hobby to Business27:45 The Power of Word-of-Mouth Marketing34:38 Scaling Up: Planning for Catering Events42:06 The Barbecue Community: A Supportive Family49:29 Learning from Experienced Pitmasters: The Value of Festivals and Events56:04 Managing Costs: A Crucial Factor in Barbecue Business Success
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Ep.35: The New Huntsman Grill from Spider Grills w/ Jeremiah Stricklin
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
Saturday Apr 13, 2024
In this episode , Alton, Charlie, Brandon, Tee and Geoff sit down with Jeremiah Stricklin from Spider Grills, discussing their latest product and first grill, the Huntsman! Get ready to be informed and entertained with this great conversation about the new Huntsman Kamado Grill and all things we love about the BBQ culture.
Check out Jeremiah Stricklin and the Huntsman using the links below:
Website www.spidergrills.com
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spider.grills/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SpiderGrills
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Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Ep.34: The Story Behind MagneChef Gloves w/ Al Infante
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
Saturday Apr 06, 2024
In this episode of the Black Smoke BBQ Podcast, the guys introduce their special guest, Al Infante from MagneChef Gloves. Al shares the story behind the creation of his gloves, which were inspired by his experience as a firefighter and his passion for cooking.
Chapters
04:09 Introduction of Al Infante from Magnus Chef Gloves
05:45 The Impact of Magnus Chef Gloves in Barbecue Videos
08:50 The Freedom Gloves as a Complement to the OG Magnus Chef Gloves
12:38 Al's Passion for Cooking and Solving Problems
20:57 Challenges and Opportunities in Bringing the Gloves to Market
23:21 The Unique Feature of Magnets in Magnus Chef Gloves
25:33 Expanding Distribution of Magnus Chef Gloves
25:46 The Versatility of Magnus Chef Gloves and Favorite Grilled Foods
28:30 Developing New Barbecue Products: Cutting Board and Three-in-One Tool
35:02 The Importance of User Feedback in Product Development
48:02 The Impact of the Pandemic on Business
51:22 Innovative Marketing Strategies
55:17 The Anticipation for the Tyson vs. Jake Paul Boxing Match
58:05 Where to Find the Participants Online
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Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Ep.33: Owning & Operating A Profitable Food Truck In This Economy
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
In this episode of the Black Smoke BBQ Podcast, the Geoff, Alton and Brandon sit down with Eddie, Felix and The Darren W. Carter to discuss the impact of rising food costs on food truck operations.
Chapters
02:12 Introducing the Topic: Food Trucks and Food Truck Operations
08:42 Chapter 1: Impact of Rising Food Costs on Food Truck Business
19:19 Chapter 3: Customer Expectations and Marketing Strategies
19:48 Customer Feedback and Pricing
21:03 Menu Alterations and Pricing Strategies
22:09 Adapting the Menu to Meet Customer Demand
23:15 Competing with Major Chicken Distributors
24:00 Challenges of Menu Rotation
26:04 Balancing Menu Variety and Equipment Limitations
27:18 Educating Customers on Value and Quality
28:01 Highlighting Freshness and Homemade Ingredients
29:27 The Importance of Engaging with Customers
31:07 Advertising Freshness and Quality
32:03 Using Descriptive Language in Advertising
33:21 The Challenge of Educating the Public on Quality
35:48 Adding a Personal Touch to Canned Ingredients
38:04 The Work and Value of Homemade Additions
39:01 Testing and Perfecting Recipes
41:08 The Importance of Quality and Consistency
42:11 Investing in Equipment for Efficiency
42:20 Efficiency and Cost in BBQ
46:53 Essential Items for BBQ Operations
47:27 The Importance of Vital Items
53:08 The Rising Costs of Food
56:01 Considerations for Starting a Food Truck
59:31 Choosing Locations for Food Trucks
01:01:30 Food Truck Parks
01:03:06 Expansion of Food Truck Events
01:04:40 Creating Your Own Food Truck Park
01:05:36 Catering as a Revenue Source
01:07:33 The Future of Food Trucking
01:09:32 Quality and Survival in the Food Truck Industry
01:11:33 Maintaining Standards in the Food Truck Industry
01:13:22 Adapting Menu and Pricing to Different Locations
01:14:34 Final Thoughts and Wrap-up
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Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Ep.32: There Is No Such Thing As Too Many Grills
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
In this episode, Atlon, Tee & Charlie sit down to chop it up about new grills and their most recent favorite cooks. Come hang out as the guys get a lil nerdy when they talk about a series of different BBQ pits they own and are reviewing. Alton talks about the new pits on Barbecue Blvd w Charlie talks about his new Santa Maria type grill and Tee talks about how he loves his new Akorn Jr.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Catching Up
01:37 Discussion about the Pit Boss Titan Grill
06:03 The Smoke Mode and Temperature Control
08:24 Target Audience for the Pit Boss Titan
12:25 The Pit Boss Titan as a Showpiece
19:08 The Joy of Live Fire Cooking
22:20 The Santa Maria Grill Experience
24:31 Final Thoughts and Future Plans
25:25 Cooking on the Santa Maria Grill
29:20 Introducing the Alpatron
32:06 The Versatility of the El Patron
35:00 Choosing the Right Cooker
39:29 Favorite Recent Cooks
45:18 Acorn Jr. Grill
46:35 Excitement for More Sunlight
47:09 Mistakes and Learning Curves
48:11 Wood Chunks and Chips
49:07 Limited Wood Options
50:07 Mixing Charcoal Types
51:18 Favorite Recent Cooks
52:09 Cooking Ribs on Acorn Jr.
53:04 Flanking Ribs
54:25 Pork Tenderloin
56:03 Cruising and Life Jackets
57:13 Cruise Ship Activities
58:59 Jerk Chicken and Pork Tenderloin
01:03:33 Social Media Handles
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Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Ep.31: BBQ Rooted in Family & Community w/ @BlackGirlsGrilling
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
Saturday Mar 16, 2024
In This episode, Brandon, Alton and Charlie sit down with Felicia and India of BlackGirlsGrilling so talk about: how they got started in BBQ, events they have attended and participated in, how family influences their style of cooking., Cooking classes and so much more.
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Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Ep.30: Pit Boss Goes Titan Level w/ Barrett Browne
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Brandon, Alton, Tee and Charlie sit down with Barrett Browne, Marketing Manager at Pit Boss Grills, to talk about the new Competition Titan pellet grill/smoker. Then the guys expand the conversation to touch on other products that Pit Boss sells. You are in for a treat as you hear the gentlemen dig deep about business strategy and product design.
Visit www.pitboss-grills.com to purchase your next cooker! Tell em we sent you!.
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Saturday Mar 02, 2024
BONUS: NBA All Star Games Aren’t What They Used To Be
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
Saturday Mar 02, 2024
As the guys prepare for an interview session, they warm up by catching up on activities during the Super Bowl. Then, the crew gets into the issues they have with the most recent NBA All Star game and All Star weekend events.
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Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Ep. 29: Embracing the Different Levels of BBQ w/ @CookinWidKunchi
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Fire Up Your Ears for Black Smoke Barbecue: @CookinWidKunchi Heats Things Up!
This week on Black Smoke Barbecue, the smoke gets thick as we welcome Achunchigan Lattore, better knows as Kunchi, the pitmaster and entrepreneur behind the sizzling success of CookinWidKunchi! Buckle up for a smoke-infused conversation as we delve into Achunchigan's journey:
From backyard BBQ beginnings to catering king: We'll trace Kunchi's evolution, exploring how he honed his craft and grew his business, facing the heat and learning invaluable lessons along the way.
Social media sizzle: Kunchi spills the beans on his approach to social media, sharing tips and tricks on how to engage your audience and build a loyal following in the BBQ world.
Understanding the BBQ spectrum: As Kunchi's skills and business expand, he navigates the different levels of BBQ – from backyard cookouts to competition circuit. We'll explore his insights on what defines each level and how to approach them as your BBQ journey progresses.
Plus, Kunchi throws some exclusive tips and secrets on the fire, leaving you ready to elevate your own BBQ game!
So, grab your favorite beverage, crank up the volume, and get ready to be inspired by Kunchi's passion for BBQ!
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This episode of Black Smoke Barbecue is guaranteed to leave you hungry for more BBQ knowledge and fired up to take your own grilling skills to the next level!
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