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Pop Culture Cosmos (Radio Show Edit)Pop Culture Cosmos #352- Who's Future Do You Believe In More? DC or Marvel? Plus Summer Steak Grilling with Ben Arnot!Ben Arnot from the Smoking Hot Confessions is back as he and Gerald ponder the futures of DC and Marvel and try to decide who has the better long-term prospects. The guys decide which of these major studios they have the most faith in. Plus Ben gives his usual great advice on grilling some juicy steak this summer! We serving up another tasty episode of goodness right here in the Pop Culture Cosmos!
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2023-05-2900 min
Pop Culture CosmosPop Culture Cosmos #352- Who's Future Do You Believe In More? DC or Marvel? Plus Summer Steak Grilling with Ben Arnot!Ben Arnot from the Smoking Hot Confessions is back as he and Gerald ponder the futures of DC and Marvel and try to decide who has the better long-term prospects. The guys decide which of these major studios they have the most faith in. Plus Ben gives his usual great advice on grilling some juicy steak this summer! We serving up another tasty episode of Goddness right here in the Pop Culture Cosmos!
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2023-05-2900 min
Baseball and BBQSpanning the Globe to Bring Smoking Hot BBQ Talk With Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions and Exceptional Baseball Talk With Joe Ceraulo, Host of Ceraulo Sports TalkSpanning the globe to bring smoking hot BBQ talk with Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions and exceptional baseball talk with Joe Ceraulo, host of Ceraulo Sports Talk
Ben Arnot believes in the power of barbecue. What exactly does that mean? To Ben and his Smoking Hot Confessions team, "It is a power that is unique and mystifying. It is the power to not only deliver delicious foods, but to bring people together and bind them in a way that little else can. Family and friends come together whenever there is meat over a flame. Old arg...
2023-03-111h 58
Pop Culture CosmosPCC Multiverse #283- Minions See The Rise Of Gru, We Take A Stop On Love Island, and Ben Arnot Builds The Better BBQ Sandwich!We wish everyone a Happy Canada Day and July 4th Weekend with talk of Stranger Things season four volume two, The Terminal List on amazon, and the debut of Minions: The Rise of Gru in theaters. Plus Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on the huge interest in Love Island, the Princess on Hulu, and will the fall lineup bring in more viewers for Peacock. All this and Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions returns in part two this week as he and Gerald talk about the future of DC's Flashpoint movie with the legal trouble caused by Ezra Mi...
2022-07-0129 min
Pop Culture Cosmos (Radio Show Edit)PCC Multiverse #283- Minions See The Rise Of Gru, We Take A Stop On Love Island, and Ben Arnot Builds The Better BBQ Sandwich!We wish everyone a Happy Canada Day and July 4th Weekend with talk of Stranger Things season four volume two, The Terminal List on amazon, and the debut of Minions: The Rise of Gru in theaters. Plus Melinda Barkhouse-Ross and Gerald Glassford share thoughts on the huge interest in Love Island, the Princess on Hulu, and will the fall lineup bring in more viewers for Peacock. All this and Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions returns in part two this week as he and Gerald talk about the future of DC's Flashpoint movie with the legal trouble caused by...
2022-07-0100 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBuilding a Successful BBQ Joint | Brad Shorten | Fire and Brimstone BarbequeThere's BBQ joints, and then there's Fire and Brimstone Barbeque - one of the best BBQ joints in Sydney. BBQ Pitmaster Brad Shorten is the man behind the smoked meat phenomenon and he's our guest in this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. Fire and Brimstone is well known by Sydney foodies as the place to go for delicious smoked brisket, bbq pork ribs, bbq chicken and more. But that hasn't been enough for Brad. He's also got his line of Fire and Brimstone BBQ rubs, thought of by many as the best BBQ rubs around.
2022-04-0756 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ Catering, Pit Building and Competition BBQ | Blair Tomkinson | Bears BBQSlinging brisket for cash is no easy feat, but Mackay pitmaster Blair Tomkinson sure makes it look that way. His BBQ catering business, Bears BBQ Low and Slow Catering, has been recently nominated for 'Catering Operation of the Year' in the annual Australasian Barbecue Alliance Awards. His brisket and beef ribs are the stuff of legend, and his prowess in Texas BBQ brought him to the attention of competition BBQ royalty 'Country Boys BBQ'. Blair was quickly recruited to the team and is now in charge of cooking all the beef at the Country Boys' BBQ competition events. So...
2022-03-3154 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHow to Grow on TikTok | John Austin | AussieQ Backyard BBQJohn Austin is many things. A husband. A Father. A serviceman. A backyard BBQ lover. And now a TikTok superstar!It is impossible to argue that TikTok is a fad - it's clearly here to stay, and BBQ business owners would do well to get on board. The TikTok algorithm is still very generous, offering a lot of organic reach that has become very hard to come by on other platforms. As such, TikTok should be a part of any healthy social media marketing strategy. John recognised this early on and TikTok is where he has focussed...
2022-03-1759 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastRubs, Butcher Shops & BBQ Accessories| Kyle Leffers | Rub and GrubKyle Leffers is a man who loves his BBQ. So much so that he has started not one, but two BBQ businesses, as well as a competition BBQ team. Based in Adelaide, South Australia, Kyle and his team compete as Rub and Grub and are carving it up, particularly in Steak Cookoff Association competitions where, at the time of publishing, team mate Adriano Andrade is sitting at #2 on the Australian ladder. Rub and Grub has also evolved into a BBQ business, producing a very successful line of BBQ rubs. In addition to these, they also produce the Weber Go...
2022-03-1056 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastCompetition BBQ and YouTube Success | Malcom Reed | How to BBQ RightIf there is one name that is synonymous with competition BBQ, it's Malcom Reed. Malcom Reed and his competition BBQ team Killer Hogs are legends of the competition BBQ scene, winning trophy after trophy over a period of nearly two decades. He's particularly well known for his long history of success at the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, aka Memphis in May. However, Malcom is a high achiever and a room full of competition BBQ trophies was never going to fully satisfy him. Together with his wife Rachelle, they founded the How To BBQ Right YouTube channel a...
2022-03-0346 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastMeatstock is coming to Queensland | Jay BeaumontThere are big changes afoot for both the Meatstock food festival and BBQ competition, and the Australasian Barbecue Alliance itself. Jay Beaumont is a co-founder of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance, the founder of Meatstock and man oh man does he know how to put on an event! Meatstock is foodie heaven! It is without a doubt the biggest and best BBQ festival Australia has ever seen. But there's not just one, there's three! There's Meatstock Sydney, Meatstock Melbourne and Meatstock Auckland, in New Zealand. That's right, the love of smoked meat and low and slow barbecue has spread across...
2022-02-2456 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastThe Queen of Spice | Amy Jungk | Old World SpicesAmy Jungk is undoubtedly the Queen of Spice. Her official title is Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Old World Spices & Seasonings. However, her actual role is much more and deeper than that. She's actually the third generation to be owning and running one of, if not the biggest co-packer in the United States. In turn, Old World Spices is the co-packer behind many of your favourite brands, including Loot'n'Booty BBQ and Kosmos Q, producing BBQ rubs and more on their behalf. In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Amy and I...
2022-02-1758 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ in the Arctic Circle | Olav Skogaas | Traeger Grills NorwayThe Arctic Circle is a low way from Australia. Almost the exact opposite end of the Earth. But there is one thing that unites us - BBQ! Olav Skogaas is one Norwegian who is seriously into his barbecue. Not only does he run the biggest BBQ blog in the Arctic Circle, he's also on the Traeger Pro Team, using his Traeger Pro 34 to compete and create incredibly delicious smoked meat. In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Olav and I get into: How to smoke Beef Chuck on a Traeger Pe...
2022-02-1055 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBrazilian BBQ Fusion | Adriano Andrade | BRZ FoodsIf you've been with our channel for a while, you'll know that here at Smoking Hot Confessions, we're all about low'n'slow BBQ. You'll also know that we love to mix things up. And so when I met Adriano Andrade for the first time, I knew I had to have him on the show. You see, Adriano Andrade is from Brazil and now calls Australia home. His passion is Brazilian BBQ Fusion. Yep, you read that right. He's bringing traditional Brazilian flavours to the world of low'n'slow barbecue. And he's got some killer flavours. His picanha rub is a...
2022-02-0354 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastWorld Champion Squirrel Cook-Off & Steaks for Sheepdogs | Joe WilsonJoe Wilson is a man who can see the future. And what does he see from his front porch in Bentonville, Arkansas? Squirrels, that's what. And so the World Champion Squirrel Cook-Off was born. Now, many of us outside of the USA have grown up with Disney squirrels and can't imagine a cooking competition where squirrel is the main dish. However, for a large portion of the American population, especially those that have lived through economic depressions, the humble squirrel has been a staple dish for generations. But this isn't the only project that Joe is...
2022-01-2755 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastLife as a BBQ Guru | Steven Raichlen | Barbecue UniversitySteven Raichlen is a legend in the world of meat and all things BBQ. I'll wager there isn't anyone reading this right now who hasn't heard of him. Furthermore, I'll wager that many of you have one of his many BBQ books on your shelf right now. He's a best selling author of incredible cook books such as 'Project Smoke', 'The Barbecue Bible', and most recently, 'How to Grill Vegetables'. A foodie obsessed with smoking food and cooking outdoors, Steven is a BBQ guru whose delicious recipes have inspired millions around the world, including hundreds of thousands of BBQ...
2021-12-0955 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ Brawl's Master of 'Cue | Erica B Roby | Blue Smoke BlaireErica B Roby is a woman on a mission. Her mission: to become the best pitmaster in the world. And here's a hint: she's already up there with the best! Her work has been recognised around the world via her incredibly popular Instagram profile (@bluesmokeblaire), however it was when she was invited to appear in Season Two of BBQ Brawl from The Food Network that things really kicked into gear. Erica doubled down, got in touch with her pitmaster roots (she grew up cooking BBQ with her Dad, her business partner at Blue Smoke Blaire) and fought her way...
2021-12-0256 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBringing Texas BBQ to Melbourne | Chris Terlikar | Blue Bonnet BarbecueThere are those of us that love BBQ, and then there's Chris Terlikar. What makes Chris different? Not many of us have, or would, go and live in Austin, Texas for three months and work for free in an internship under Tom Micklethwait from legendary Texas BBQ joint Micklethwait Craft Meats, known for having some of the best barbecue in Texas. Chris brought this passion for American barbecue back to Australia and set about creating Bluebonnet Barbecue, an iconic BBQ joint and one of the most famous restaurants in Melbourne. So if you're wondering where to eat in Melbourne...
2021-11-2553 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBuilding BBQ Joints By Hand | Junior Urias | Up In Smoke BBQJunior Urias is a man of action, who isn't afraid of a little hard work. Or a lot of hard work for that matter. Odds are, you've seen Junior before - he was a competitor on the popular TV show 'BBQ Pitmasters'. But there's so much more to Junior than a season of reality television. He started in the BBQ industry at a very young age and has explored almost all facets of the industry since then. He's run successful food trucks and BBQ catering businesses, growing them into a full scale BBQ restaurant in Midland, Texas. He's now...
2021-11-1857 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHow to Grow a Huge BBQ Business | Rob Thraves | Smokin Hot N SaucyTexas BBQ, often regarded as the best BBQ in the world, has inspired many, many pitmasters around the world. One of those pitmasters is Rob Thraves, from Smokin Hot N Saucy. Together with his wife Randi, herself a native of Texas, Rob took a tour of Austin, Houston, and all the best BBQ joints in between. They came home inspired with a vision cemented firmly in their smoked brisket fueled minds. It all started with a BBQ trailer. From the food trailer, they moved into a bus. That's where we left Rob when he was last on the show...
2021-11-1157 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastFrom Comedy to Barbecue | Vic Clevenger | The Chimney CartelStand-up comedy is not an easy game. You have to be very, very brave to get up on stage and try to make a room full of people laugh. And yet this is the career that southern gentleman Vic Clevenger pursued, working for over two decades as 'The Cooking Comedian.' The big world changes in 2020 saw Vic's business model brought to its knees, and so he had to pivot and explore an entirely new career. Deciding to pursue his other major passion, refining how to cook the perfect steak and participating in Steak Cookoff Association competition cooking events...
2021-11-0459 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastWhat is the New Zealand Barbecue Alliance? | Luke SeeneyLow and slow BBQ is a growing food movement all around the world. It now has a solid competition scene not just in Australia, but also in New Zealand. In fact, the scene is growing so quickly in NZ that there are now several BBQ rub and BBQ sauce companies as well as BBQ joints and restaurants that rival the best in the world. One man leading the charge is Luke Seeney, the head of the New Zealand Barbecue Alliance. He is at the forefront of the competition BBQ scene in NZ and is responsible for putting o...
2021-10-2855 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBringing Gyros to Australia | Rhiannon Peterson | BBQ Spit RotisseriesBBQ Spit Rotisseries is a success story in the world of BBQ businesses, and co-founder Rhiannon Peterson is a driving force behind it. Rhiannon is a highly motivated, hard working entrepreneur and foodie who, starting with just a rotisserie, an idea and a never give up mindset, has built the country's largest independent BBQ store with shops in Melbourne, Victoria and Sydney, New South Wales. Not only do they have their own brand of BBQ smoker and spit rotisserie, Flaming Coals, they also import some of the best grills from the United States by way of SnS Grills and a...
2021-10-2152 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastThe Best BBQ joint in QLD | Bluebird Kitchen and SmokehouseThere are BBQ restaurants, there are BBQ joints, and then there's Bluebird Kitchen and Smokehouse. Inspired by American barbecue, Jim and Katie Osborn have brought authentic Texas BBQ to Warwick, Queensland. Armed with a love of food, a do it yourself attitude and plenty of brisket, pork ribs, sausage and chicken, this husband and wife barbeque foodie team have created what is, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants you're ever going to find. All of the food is done in traditional Texas style. All the smoked meat is done on site in an offset smoker, u...
2021-10-1459 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDesigning and Building Smokers | Glenn Tindall-Davies | JAGRD Wood FiredDesigning and Building Smokers is Glenn Tindall-Davies passion. Half of the husband and wife duo that is JAGRD Wood Fired, Glenn designs and builds the smokers that he and Julie-ann then use in BBQ competitions to great success. All of their smokers are competition proven, with JAGRD Wood Fired currently sitting at #1 for Brisket and #2 for Pork Ribs on the KCBS International ladder. A long time tinkerer, Glenn truly found his calling when it came to designing and building smokers. His love of metal, welding, and of course smoked meats have combined to form some of the m...
2021-10-0957 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ and PTSD in Veterans | Matt Logie | Smokin' SappersBBQ has a power to connect people and heal relationships. It's no secret to anyone who's a part of the barbecue community. This unique ability of BBQ, among all of the different styles of food out there, has been recognised by Matt Logie from Smokin' Sappers BBQ Team. He uses barbeque, and his team to help rehabilitate current and veteran service men and women suffering from PTSD as a result of their service to our country. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is no joke. It can be brought on by any number of traumatic events, can be debilitating, a...
2021-09-3058 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ in the UK | Ryan Guinea | The BBQ Talks PodcastIf you've been following SHC for a while now, then you'll know that I love to cook BBQ, eat BBQ, and talk about BBQ. One man that loves barbecue almost as much as I do, is Ryan Guinea, from the BBQ Talks podcast, based out of the United Kingdom. Now a quick confession - I bungled the audio on my end. Ryan still sounds awesome, but the recording of my end of the conversation isn't as good as normal. It's not terrible, it's just not the usual sound. Luckily, it's a really interesting conversation about the state o...
2021-09-2357 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastCrushing Competition BBQ | Daniel Barrington | Smoked Beyond SmokedDaniel Barrington from Smoked Beyond Smoked joins me in The Confessional for this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. We recorded this shortly after he was awarded Grand Champion on the second day of the incredible Brisbane BBQ Festival. This was an Australasian Barbecue Alliance double-header event, an Australian first, and just makes Daniel's feat even more incredible - he won the second competition of the weekend, meaning he outcooked AND outlasted many other BBQ pitmasters there with more experience than himself. With a lifelong passion for food and a dream of being a chef, c...
2021-09-1659 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastLow and Slow Master Butcher | Luke Nagel | Kelly's MeatsLuke Nagel is a man who knows meat. Luke is a career butcher and the manager of Kelly's Meats. One of the most well known low and slow butcheries in Melbourne, Kelly's Meats is responsible for sponsoring many of the best competition BBQ teams in the country, supplying them with only the best steak, beef, lamb, pork, brisket, chicken, and whatever else the promoters might throw at them. However, not only is Luke one of the best butchers in the country, his love of food has taken him much further into the meat industry. He is a c...
2021-09-0956 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastCreating a BBQ Icon | Haydn Graham | BlackBear BBQIf you're in the mood for American BBQ in Sydney, you absolutely have to check out BlackBear BBQ. The Texas BBQ inspired restaurant has become a Sydney food destination thanks to its delicious, mouth watering low and slow smoked meat including brisket, beef short ribs, pulled pork and even picanha. There are many that argue that BlackBear BBQ is one of, if not the best Sydney barbecue spot. Joining us for this episode is Haydn Graham, Managing Director and co-founder of BlackBear BBQ. What started out as an experiment with friends has grown up to become one o...
2021-09-0259 min
Pop Culture Cosmos (Radio Show Edit)Pop Culture Cosmos #261- Ben Arnot on Marvel's Return To Action, He-Man's Big Plans on Netflix, and MMMMM Salmon!The Legendary Australian Grill Master Ben Arnot from the Smoking Hot Confessions experience is back again talking about two of his big loves, grilling and pop culture. Listen in as he and Gerald go over where we stand in the early stages of Marvel's What If series, the aftermath of Black Widow, the big week ahead for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and what the future might hold for more elements of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus Ben saves time on the program to talk James Gunn's The Suicide Squad, Masters of The Universe: Revelation, and...
2021-08-3000 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastKicking Competition BBQ Butt | Sonia Cattell | Signature SmokeSonia Cattell is one of the top BBQ pitmasters in Australia at this time. She and her competition BBQ team Signature Smoke have risen from Beginner to Pro level in just two short years, racking up a number of trophies and two back to back Grand Champion wins. Whether it's an ABA, KCBS or SCA BBQ competition, they always bring out their best competition BBQ recipes, producing outstanding pulled pork, brisket, smoked chicken thighs and more delicious food. I can personally vouch for their incredible creations. With her partner Stix, they've leveraged their championship BBQ success and h...
2021-08-2659 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBeating Aussies at Lamb | Sterling Smith | Loot'n'Booty BBQIf there is one thing that separates Aussie BBQ from American BBQ, it's got to be lamb. In fact, we love lamb so much that it's a standard category at almost every BBQ competition we have. There are many that even believe they have perfected this iconic Aussie protein. However, there is one man that keeps coming here and beating Aussies at lamb. That man is Sterling Smith from Loot'n'Booty BBQ. And boy does he know how to cook a rack of lamb! If you've heard of Loot'n'Booty before, that's because Sterling Smith is one of the...
2021-08-1958 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ Mythbusting | Meathead | AmazingRibs.comAmazingRibs.com is without a doubt one of the most highly used BBQ resources in the world. In fact, Forbes Magazine recently announced that it was the #1 BBQ website in the world. Furthermore, it's founder and chief content writer Meathead Goldwyn was very recently welcomed into the American Royal Barbecue Hall of Fame. This is an honour that is reserved for those who have made significant contributions to the advancement of barbecue. And so it is our privilege to have Meathead on the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. On a personal note, Amazing Ribs was one of...
2021-08-1259 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastShaping the Aussie BBQ Scene | Andrew Kavanagh | The Que ClubThe Que Club is without a doubt, one of the country's most iconic BBQ spots. But it's hard to define exactly what it is. The brainchild of competition BBQ pitmasters Andrew Kavanagh and his amazingly patient wife Pam, The Que Club is all things to all BBQers. Is it a BBQ joint? Yes. Is it a BBQ shop? Yes. Is it a bar? Yes. Is it an import and distributor? Yes. Do they sell brisket, ribs and more? Yes. Does it host BBQ competitions? Yes, yes yes! Based out of Melbourne, Australia, and inspired by Texas BBQ...
2021-08-0559 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastPivoting a BBQ Business | Kell Phelps | Barbecue News MagazineIn the world of competition barbecue, Kell Phelps of the Barbecue News Magazine is a man who's seen it all. Since 1990, Kell and his family have been documenting the competition BBQ scene in their magazine. From their HQ in Georgia, there is nary a BBQ contest that they haven't been to, including Memphis in May and the American Royal BBQ Competition. They not only report on the barbecue competition, they also have articles on who's who in the BBQ scene, trends in the BBQ industry, product reviews and of course many a delicious recipe to satisfy any meat eater...
2021-07-2959 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHow to Build a BBQ Empire | Mark Lambert | Sweet Swine 'o MineI'm not going to lie - this is a total fanboy episode for me. Mark Lambert is a goliath in the BBQ world. Firstly, he's a ridiculously successful competition BBQ pitmaster. He's a 6 time World Champion, 4 time Memphis in May World Champion, and 2017 American Royal World Champion in Ribs. He's also the founder of the powerhouse rub, sauce and distributing brand Sweet Swine O' Mine. You know who I'm talking about - we've literally all had a bottle of his rub in our cupboard. I think I have three in there right now actually. But Mark is s...
2021-07-2259 min
Digital HospitalityFail 1,000 Times To Nail It When It Counts | Ben Arnot (Smoking Hot Confessions) | DH104Ben Arnot has another Smoking Hot Confession to share — he's not scared to fail. That's because he nails it when it counts.
The Australian barbecue educator, Smoking Hot Confessions podcast host, and self-taught digital media mastermind, was our guest on Digital Hospitality, where Ben Arnot shared stories and lessons about his digital growth, the business of BBQ, and hacks for Planning, Producing, Publishing, and Promoting your own digital media online.
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2021-07-211h 02
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHouston World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest | Grant ColemanThe Houston World's Bar-B-Que Contest in Texas is quite possibly the most highly contentested BBQ competition in the world. And our very own Grant Coleman from the Smooth and Smoakey Salad Dodgers has represented Australia there not once, not twice, but three times! Competing as Manning Valley Natural Smokers, Grant and his team took it to the world, going up against a field of 250 other teams from around the world, including top tier pitmasters such as Darren Warth of Iowa Smokey D's, and Stan Hays of Operation BBQ Relief. While over there, Grant proved that he can c...
2021-07-1557 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHow Low & Slow Changed Butchery | Glenn Dumbrell | Char Char CharThere isn't a butcher in Australia who knows more about the butchery industry than Glenn Dumbrell from Char Char Char in Melbourne. He has several decades experience in butchering meat, and for the last ten years has been running a butcher shop of his own, Char Char Char. He's seen all the market shifts and changes, has been a huge part of Butcher Wars at Meatstock, and was a part of the Meatstock pilgrimage to the Churrascada Festival in Brazil! Of most interest to us here at Smoking Hot Confessions is how low & slow changed butchery in...
2021-07-0856 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ Marketing Guru | Joey Machado | Blues Hog BBQ & Gateway Drum SmokersJoey Machado is something of a legend in the BBQ industry in the United States, a marketing guru, if you will. He's known as the man who built B&B Charcoal into the powerhouse that it is today, and is now working with Blues Hog BBQ and Gateway Drum Smokers, legends in their own right! I first met Joey at the World's BBQ Championships in Houston, and really got to know him at the 2019 NBBQA Annual Conference in Kansas City. I can say without a doubt that Joey is one of the most skilled, knowledgeable and generous people in...
2021-07-0159 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastMeat in the Dilly BBQ Festival After Dark SpecialWhat do you get when you cross three competitive BBQ Pitmasters, one overly enthusiastic podcaster, and several beverages in the middle of the night on the eve of a BBQ Competition? I'm very excited to be able to announce that it's finally time for another After Dark Special! It has been a year and a half since I've been able to do one of these episodes here at the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, and it was great to assemble a panel of some of my good friends, who also just happen to be great Pitmasters. ...
2021-05-1359 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHow to build a YouTube Channel | Aaron Palmer | Low n Slow BasicsThere are two questions that many of us in the BBQ want to know the answers to: 1. How to Build a YouTube Channel and 2. How to Make Money on YouTube. Fortunately for all of us at home, Aaron Palmer from Low n Slow Basics has got us covered. This is essential viewing for anybody with a BBQ business who is looking to attract more customers via social media. Aaron has been in the meat industry his whole life, beginning his career as a butcher. This is where he learned everything he knows about meat and what inspired h...
2021-05-0657 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastContent Marketing in the BBQ Industry | Chad Griffin | Wingy's Wicked QChad Griffin is without a doubt the quintessential Aussie. He loves his family. Loves BBQ. Loves a cold beer. And he loves helping his mates. In fact, he's got a reputation for helping out his mates in the BBQ industry, be it in BBQ catering or competition BBQ. I've personally seen this guy helping out his mates as far north as Brisbane and as far south as Melbourne. And every time I've seen him, he's happy as, with a big smile on his face and loving BBQ life. Now, as well as helping his friends get their B...
2021-04-2958 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast150th Special Episode | Ben & Bree | Smoking Hot ConfessionsIt's that time! Our BBQ Podcast, the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast has hit 150 Episodes! We've travelled hundreds of thousands of kilometres, been to over 100 BBQ festivals and competitions and interviewed over 300 people in every single aspect of the barbecue industry. Oh, and we might have eaten an unknown number of kilos of smoked brisket, and pulled pork, and perhaps a beer or two along the way! For this very special episode, we decided to do something a little different - we brought in our great friend Michael from Very Media to interview both Bree and I...
2021-04-2259 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastA Family BBQ Rub Business | Todd Hill | Jackalope Trading CoBBQ is all about Family. Always has been, always will be. But do you know what's better than sharing a Family BBQ? Starting a Family BBQ Business. In the case of Todd Hill from Jackalope Trading Co, it's a Family BBQ Rub Business. And when it comes to small business ideas, isn't that the best kind? In all seriousness, Jackalope Trading Co spice rubs are some of our favourite BBQ rubs here at Smoking Hot Confessions. Their 'Dark Side' seasoning is quite possibly the best coffee rub on smoked brisket that we've ever tried. In our offset s...
2021-04-1559 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHot'n'Fast Smoking | Brendan Reisima | The Smoking MeathouseBrendan Reisima from The Smoking Meathouse is the current #1 BBQ Pitmaster in New Zealand, having won Team of the Year in the NZ Barbecue Alliance. In quite a short amount of time he has gone from just starting out in competition BBQ to becoming one of the best BBQ Pitmasters in the country, having represented NZ in Texas and Australia. Whereas many pitmasters are all about low'n'slow BBQ, Brendan prefers Hot'n'Fast Smoking, and well, the results speak for themselves. In fact, his hot and fast brisket, (a wagyu brisket), is one of the best received BBQ competition h...
2021-04-0857 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBuilding a BBQ Rub Empire | Paul LangePrior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. I first heard these words when I spoke with Paul Lange for the first time at Smokin' on the Water in Perth, Western Australia when I spoke with him about Smokey Q - his barbeque rub and bbq sauce business. I was really impressed with his attitude to planning and execution. Not just hard work, but smart hard work. So it was a great pleasure to catch up with him two years later. Not only had he done all the things he told me he was going to do, he's exceeded them and...
2020-12-0359 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastNetflix & Que | James Grubbs - The American Barbecue ShowdownJames Grubbs, known simply by surname as 'Grubbs' is known around the world as the 'Backwoods Grill Billy' (his words!). You know him as one of the pitmaster contestants on Netflix's 'The American Barbecue Showdown'. While he didn't win, he was definitely one of the most interesting people to watch, and one of my personal favourites. His work on the BBQ was inspiring, fun, and looked delicious! This was easily the best Netflix show I've seen this year, and would have to get my vote for best Netflix Series 2020. Given that Thanksgiving is just around the corner...
2020-11-2659 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastSCA Winning Steaks | Dane CowanHow to cook the perfect steak is a question that has haunted one of Australia's leading BBQ Pitmasters, Dane Cowan, and has done for almost as long as he can remember. Starting out in Australasian Barbecue Alliance competition BBQ, it wasn't long before Dane discovered the Steak Cookoff Association and was hooked. He soon dedicated his life to mastering the ribeye steak and has since represented Australia twice in the Steak Cookoff Association World Championships in Texas! If you're familiar with competition BBQ in Australia, you'll know that the Australasian Barbecue Alliance is a low'n'slow competition, using...
2020-11-1959 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastWhat is Butcher Wars? | Shannon WalkerShannon Walker from Butcher Wars and Black Bear BBQ is our guest on the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast this week. A man who is often behind the scenes, Shannon steps out on to the centre stage here and let's us know what really goes on at so many of the BBQ icons we know and love. In this Episode we get into: His career as a butcher (4:15) Working at Black Bear BBQ (11:55) Butcher Wars (22:14) 'The Butcher's Cookbook' (34:15) Hunting, Cleaning, and Cooking Game (40:35) This episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is proudly brought t...
2020-11-1255 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDavid Linton from Lick of Smoke BBQDavid Linton from Lick of Smoke BBQ joins me in The Confessional this week. You'll remember David from Episode 78, recorded LIVE at the Fat Drip BBQ Competition last year. In that episode, David and I had a brief chat about how they'd managed to rise so quickly on the national competitive BBQ ladder, getting to 8th place in under a year. And then 2020 happened!In this Ep we get into: David is over brisket! (4:57) How 2019 finished up for him and his team (13:41) What the BBQ scene looks like for him in 2020 / 2021 (17:43) Starting a BBQ rub business...
2020-11-0552 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastTom Damin from Smoky Pastures BBQTom Damin from Smoky Pastures BBQ is our returning guest in this week's episode of the Podcast. Tom is an expert in agricultural science and last time he was on the show we got into the Beef Industry. In this episode we get into: The two new rubs in the Smoky Pastures BBQ line up (2:44) Different ways to cook bacon (12:55) The science behind pork production (15:55) The science behind lamb production (31:08) How to make bacon at home! (45:00) Massive thanks to this week's Podcast Partner, Meat N Fire Media Services. Use the codeword 'Podcast' at check out to save $100...
2020-10-2957 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastMAKA from MAKA Toolbelts and KniferollsIt doesn't get much more Australian than this: talking to a bloke named MAKA about BBQ and leatherwork! In this Ep of the SHC BBQ Podcast, I chat with Michael Kerkham, AKA MAKA from MAKA Toolbelts and Kniferolls. We get into how he started his business hand making leather goods in a garden shed in Tasmania, all the way up to shipping his works around the world to literally all of the biggest names in the game. We finish up the interview with some tips for taking care of your MAKA kniferolls and aprons to make sure t...
2020-10-2255 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastRay Sheehan from BBQ BuddhaWanna know how to make award winning BBQ sauces, and how to use them? We've got your back! Ray Sheehan is a man on a mission. His mission is to put New Jersey on the BBQ road trip map. Founded in 2015, BBQ Buddha has built an incredible reputation for BBQ sauces and more recently, rubs. The awards started coming early and simply haven't stopped. This year in particular, BBQ Buddha performed extremely well at the National Barbecue and Grilling Association's Excellence Awards, winning a first place award for Vinegar Mild BBQ Sauces, and getting several other call u...
2020-10-1557 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastMichael Coates from Mexican Street FoodBBQ and Mexican food is a match made in heaven. Michael and his partner Miroslawa definitely agree and have created an incredible fusion restaurant, named Mexican Street Food by Little Flock, in Melbourne, a city known for its new and exciting restaurants. However, I don't need to explain how 2020 has been difficult for restaurants. In this Ep, Michael and I talk about restaurant life under COVID restrictions. We talk about forced evolution, the coming together of the industry, including finding new ways of supporting each other, and of course we get right into some of those delicious...
2020-10-0858 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastKevin Kolman from WeberAdmit it - you want his job. I want his job. We all want Kevin's job. Being Head Grill Master at Weber has to be one of the coolest jobs ever dreamt up. The opportunities and the experiences are mind blowing. Such as? Think key roles in new product development, recipe development, BBQ classes, competitions, world travel and so much more! Kevin has also landed a sweet gig teaching meat science at the University of Illinois. In this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, I chat with Kevin about how he came to be at W...
2020-10-0157 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastTrent Barrett from Smoked BBQ CoThe key principle of entrepreneurship is finding a need, recognising the opportunity and seizing that opportunity. Trent Barrett is one of these people. He and his wife Cassie have just opened the Gold Coast's first dedicated low'n'slow BBQ store - Smoked BBQ Co. Located in Miami, Smoked BBQ Co is soon to become a familiar haunt for BBQ aficionados from all over South East Queensland. And it's easy to see why. There's products to suit every BBQ'ers need, with an unprecedented emphasis on Australian products, including rubs and sauces from all the big Aussie players and the whole suite...
2020-09-2457 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastAnthony Shepherd from OzPigThere aren't many people that can claim their family as Royalty in the Aussie outdoor lifestyle, but Anthony Shepherd is one of them. His parents were the founders of OzPig - the outdoor BBQ / camp kitchen / wood stove that has become an integral part of quality family time for so many Australian families. Now Anthony is running the family business and the OzPig has gone from strength to strength, with a whole host of new products and distribution in several countries around the world. In this Episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we get into t...
2020-09-1755 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastRusty Dellit - Rusty's Food and BarbecueRusty's Food and Barbecue hasn't been open long, having launched during, yes during, the COVID lockdowns. However, in these brief few months, Rusty has managed to create something very special. Every night, their venue is filled to the COVID capacity, the crowds are ecstatic with the food and, most importantly are loyal, with the majority of the crowd being repeat customers. So how has Rusty managed to put such a successful BBQ business together in such a short, difficult time? In this Episode we get into Rusty's journey to where he is now. We start right at t...
2020-09-1059 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJason Meldrum from Southern Ocean SmokersJason Meldrum is a man on a mission. A mission to grow the BBQ scene in Western Australia by any means possible. Not only is he a Pitmaster, he's a BBQ Competitor, a Pit Builder, a Caterer, an a BBQ teacher. And you've seen his work before - it was his big beautiful blue offset trailer smoker that I fell in love with when I was at a competition in WA at the end of 2018 and have been fawning over it ever since. In this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we get into Jason's B...
2020-09-0357 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastRik Carr from RGRG has fast become a staple of the Adelaide BBQ scene. And it's little doubt why. A one minute conversation with founder Rik Carr and it's easy to see why. Rik has boundless energy and he directs 150% of it into his passion for meat and BBQ. Indeed, his passion for BBQ has led him into not one, not two, but three different careers within the meat industry. And he brings the culmination of that knowledge to RG - his BBQ store and food truck. In this episode we find out about Rik's various careers in th...
2020-08-2757 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastHarry Soo from Slap Yo' Daddy BBQHarry Soo is our very special guest in this week's episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. Harry really needs no introduction, being one of America's most well-known Pitmasters, having been on BBQ Pitmasters, Chopped, Food Network and many more. In fact, you might remember him as the underdog in Season One of BBQ Pitmasters, who surprised everyone, beating many of the top Pitmasters and favourites to win. And his future has only gotten bigger and brighter since then. He's since competed very successfully, winning 27 Grand Champions, more than 100 first places, taught over 200 classes, and instructed over 3,000 pitmasters...
2020-08-2058 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJames Park: BBQ JudgeBBQ Judges. They're often overlooked and under-appreciated. And let's face it: we BBQ competitors often scapegoat the judges when we don't get the scores that we want. However, that doesn't change the fact that BBQ Judges are the 'other side' of the coin in Competition BBQ. Sure, you can't have a BBQ Competition without competitors, but the flip side of that is that you also can't have a BBQ Competition without Judges. Now, that being said, the reason for this disconnect is a lack of transparency in the BBQ Competition systems. That lack of transparency is both deliberate and...
2020-08-1356 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastScott Bothe from Stagg and CoStagg and Co founder, Scott Bothe is our guest in this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. An Australian first, Stagg & Co are a BBQ dedicated co-packer that is committed to helping Australian BBQ brands make a name for themselves and get their products out into the world. Scott himself is no stranger to the BBQ world and has already conquered the scene in Australia, being one half of the 2017 Australasian Barbecue Alliance Grand Champion winning team. He's even represented Australia at The Royal, in Kansas City - the most famous BBQ competition in the world. Now...
2020-08-0652 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDrue Be from Dru-B-QIn this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, I chat with Drue Be of Dru-B-Q. He's a man who's taken his love of all things BBQ and combined it with his skills with a welder to create some truly world-quality drum smokers. Inspired by the imported ones, Drue has set about developing not just some great quality drum smokers, but also a wide range of really unique and ingenious accessories to maximise the flexibility of the drum smokers. Also, not only are they great quality, but they look amazing, with Drue calling on his network of classic...
2020-07-3058 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDean Schumann from Schuey's BBQHow many, and what's the rarest Weber Kettle you own? I bet it doesn't matter what you have, Dean 'Schuey' Schumann has you beat! Schuey's BBQ has come a long way in a short time, but that's exactly the way 'Schuey' had planned it. A photographer by profession, Schuey has combined his love photography with his passion for BBQ and created a very successful YouTube channel Schuey's BBQ, where you can learn to 'Master Your Grill'. And when we say grill, we don't mean just any BBQ - we're talking about the granddaddy of BBQs - the...
2020-07-2359 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJason Linto from Barbecue Events AustraliaBBQ Events Australia like to do things differently to everybody else. Right from the start they've looked beyond the traditional business models within the BBQ industry and have sought to innovate at every opportunity. Jason Linto and his team are responsible for bringing several big name BBQ celebrities from the US to Australia, to share their wisdom with us. Two of those names include Harry Soo and Big Moe Cason. I was privileged to meet Moe and hang out with him at Smokin' on the Water in 2018. But that competition was just one of the things that the BEA...
2020-07-1653 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastNawaf Refai from 2 Smokin ArabsNawaf Refai, owner and head pitmaster of 2 Smokin Arabs would have to be one of the most gentlemanly fellows in the Australian BBQ scene. Known as Raf by his friends, he was bitten by the BBQ bug several years ago, and what started out as a casual toe-dip into the competitive BBQ scene has evolved into so much more. Raf has gone all-in with his food truck - 2 Smokin Arabs and has grown the business to an incredibly successful level in an incredibly short period of time. And there's big things coming for him just around the...
2020-07-0959 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastThe Virtual Townsville Barbecue BattleEver wondered what a virtual BBQ festival would look like? In this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast I'm giving you a look at how the 2020 Virtual Mike Carney Toyota- Townsville BBQ Battle went down. It was a full day of BBQ, live music, crosses to sponsor sites and more. We were literally jumping in and out of peoples' back yards, from Melbourne all the way up to Townsville. This episode is a window into the day's events. We have a Q&A session with Chris from The Smoking Hot Bros, we jump into the b...
2020-07-0259 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDaniel Tate from Heavy Kettle SmokersHeavy Kettle Smokers hail from New Zealand, and considering how much they love BBQ over there, the nickname of 'The Land of the Long White Cloud' seems fitting. Daniel Tate is the team captain of the competition BBQ team 'Heavy Kettle Cookers'. His passion for BBQ is overwhelming, and he's competed at almost every competition ever held in New Zealand. His passion has been recognised by some big name sponsors such as Kingsford charcoal and Matangi Angus Beef. His real passion however, is for Weber BBQs. In fact, Daniel and his team cook exclusively on Webers - kettle and...
2020-06-2555 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastTom Damin from Smoky Pastures BBQSmoky Pastures BBQ are an award-winning competitive BBQ team based in South Australia. Tom Damin is the team captain and Pitmaster. He just also happens to be an expert in Agriculture and Primary Production. Whilst the year has been quiet with regards to BBQ competitions, Tom and the rest of the lads from Smoky Pastures BBQ have not been resting on their laurels. They have headed into the lab, and have come to market with an exciting new range of rubs. In this interview we not only cover the development and release of these rubs, but we a...
2020-06-1857 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDan Wilschefski from Townsville BBQ BattleThe Townsville BBQ Battle was a highlight of the 2019 BBQ Competition Circuit - and I'm not the only one to say so. It was the perfect combination of sunny Queensland weather, a beachside location, and an incredibly warm and welcoming public. In fact, on a per capita basis, the Townsville BBQ Battle had a better turnout than any Festival I've been to before. Quite the feat for a debut event. But all that has changed for 2020. In this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, I chat with Dan Wilschefski, a co-founder of the To...
2020-06-1157 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJay Beaumont from MeatstockMeatstock founder, Jay Beaumont, is a fan-favourite amongst the BBQ scene in Australia and New Zealand. Not only is Jay the founder of Meatstock, the largest and most successful BBQ festival in both Australia and New Zealand, but he's also one of the co-founders of the Australasian Barbecue Alliance (ABA) - the organisation responsible for kicking off the competition BBQ scene in both countries. Moreover, what really stands out is Jay's ability to create brands that people not just like, but flock to get behind. As stated above, Meatstock is the biggest and most successful BBQ festival i...
2020-06-0458 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastSaffron Hodgson from Bush CookingBush Cooking has won the National Barbecue and Grilling Association's award for Best Website for the last three years, which is an extraordinary achievement. Saffron's passion for cooking with fire and her technical prowess earned her the recognition of the NBBQA, resulting in her being appointed as Executive Director. Well, her time there has recently finished and in this interview we discuss what she learned from that experience, before getting into what social media platform BBQers should be focussing their attention on, and finally we get a lesson in SEO - essential for every BBQ business with a website...
2020-05-281h 12
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJim Fuller from FABLEThis episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is something very different to anything we've done before. In this Episode, I interview Jim Fuller, the founder of FABLE. FABLE is a mushroom-based meat substitute, backed by Heston Blumenthal and is set to take the world by storm. I'm not gonna lie - I was super skeptical. But I was also intrigued. It's not every day that a BBQ podcast is contacted about a meat substitute so I had to admire the guys cahones. He essentially threw his gauntlet at my feet in a challenge. So we e...
2020-05-2157 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastScott Evans from East Blaxland ButcheryIn this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, we dive into the deeply complex world of butchery. That's right, we're chatting with Scott Evans, owner of East Blaxland Butchery in western Sydney, Australia. Scott and his team sponsor many of the hottest teams on the competitive BBQ circuit, in NSW and beyond. But we'll get into that later. In fact, not only has his passions for low'n'slow BBQ taken him all the way to 'The Royal' in Kansas City, Scott and the team at East Blaxland Butchery are the most recent winners of the highly coveted 'Butchery...
2020-05-1459 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastAnju Khanal from Queens of QAnju Khanal is undoubtedly one of the pillars of the BBQ community in Townsville, Far North Queensland. Not only is she the team captain of FNQ's first ever all-female BBQ team, she's also co-owner of the very popular Townsville Barbecues Galore. She literally lives BBQ 24/7. Her passion for BBQ is so strong that now only is her Barbecues Galore store the #1 sales leader for Traeger in Australia, they also attracted Diva Q to F.N.Q for an incredible in-store cooking class and exclusive dinner! In this episode we learn about how Anju came to be involved...
2020-05-0759 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBBQ Beat SWAPCASTAnother podcast that was also recently recognised by the National Barbecue and Grilling Association's Annual Excellence Awards was the BBQ Beat Podcast. Kevin Sandridge is the host and does a fantastic job covering the BBQ scene in the United States. Similar to the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, the BBQ Beat podcast has episodes that are deep dives with industry experts as well as LIVE episodes that are recorded on site at BBQ festivals and competitions. Make sure you subscribe to the BBQ Beat podcast for more delicious goodness in your earbuds. In this episode, Kevin...
2020-04-301h 26
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastMatt Staunton from Smoking Coals BarbecueThe thing about BBQ is that it brings people together. We all know that. Matt Staunton especially knows that. That's why he's brought Kids Que Nation to Australia. If you're not familiar with KQN, it's a competition BBQ body from the United States that is only for kids. They have competitions similar to Steak Cookoff Association competitions with trophies, a ladder and a championship round in Texas at the end of the year. Matt saw this incredible initiative and has brought the organisation to Australia so our kids can join in the fun too! Also in this...
2020-04-231h 05
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBehind the Scenes at Smoking Hot ConfessionsThe Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast is turning 100! In this episode, Mrs Smoking Hot Confessions, Bree, interviews your host Ben to take you behind the scenes of Smoking Hot Confessions. In this episodes we get into Ben's background, what lead him to BBQ, and how Smoking Hot Confessions was formed. We get into the various milestones that SHC hit throughout its growth, how those milestones were hit, and where SHC is going from here. In this episode we talk about: The NBBQA - https://www.nbbqa.org/ The Smoking Hot Confessions Shop - ht...
2020-04-162h 02
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastGraeme Stockdale from Stockpot KitchenGraeme Stockdale, the man with the magnificent beard is our special guest this week on the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. Graeme is the pitmaster of Pit Crew BBQ and the Stockpot Kitchen in Lismore, author of 'Red Hot & Smoking', founder of Big Red's Rubs & Sauces, and you've undoubtedly seen that hilarious Baywatch spoof video they did to announce the opening of their restaurant! In this Ep we chat about Graeme's movement from back yard, to pit yard, to full-time smokehouse. We discuss how the Corona Virus has affected his smokehouse and what strategies he's put in p...
2020-04-0949 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDrew White from Cairns BBQ CompanyCairns. It's a long way away. In far north Queensland, it's a good three day drive from Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. But you know that's not going to stop BBQ'ers from getting it done! And that's definitely the case with this week's guest, Drew White from Cairns BBQ Company. Starting from his own garage, Drew has built his dream into a reality, founding Cairns' first dedicated low'n'slow BBQ shop. In this episode we find out the story behind Cairns BBQ Company, and Drew not only shares some important business marketing tips but also drops some k...
2020-04-0246 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDan Ryan - Gryphon SmokehouseThey say it's not what you know, but who you know. And that's certainly been the case for Dan Ryan of Gryphon Smokehouse. Dan is one of the originals of the Australian BBQ scene with his career in the smokey arts starting over a decade ago. Starting with one Weber Smokey Mountain, Dan has dedicated himself to studying the art of barbecue and has built Gryphon Smokehouse from the ground up. He now owns and runs one of the most popular smokehouses in Perth. I've been there personally and can vouch that it is definitely the business! ...
2020-03-261h 20
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastSteve Alan from Smokin' Steve's BBQSteve Allan of Smokin' Steve's BBQ joins me in the Confessional for this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. Steve had a ripper of a year in 2019, finishing 5th of the KCBS Australia ladder. Hailing from the city of Perth in Western Australia, Steve has been a part of the BBQ scene over there since its inception. And his experience shows in his results. In this episode, we get into how his 2019 went as well as what he's got up his sleeve for 2020. We also cover how he got into BBQ, the Western Australian BBQ s...
2020-03-1951 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDan White from Country Boys BBQOur special guest in this episode is Dan White, captain of the legendary Country Boys BBQ. Dan and his team are known for two things - winning BBQ competitions, and travelling huge distances to get there. The last time I met up with Dan in person was at the Townsville BBQ Battle. I flew there. Dan drove 1600km in each direction! In this episode we catch up on how his 2019 season went and what his plans are for 2020. Here's a hint - that awesome new logo is just the start! We also get into Dan's best tips...
2020-03-121h 04
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastDan Barret - Big Smoke BBQDan Barret is about as close to BBQ Royalty as it gets in Australia. As the one man team 'Big Smoke BBQ', Dan has risen through the ranks on the competition BBQ scene and now travels around the country, and the world, absolutely dominating on all fronts. In 2019, Big Smoke BBQ finished 4th on the KCBS Australia ladder, which is already very commendable, but when you find out how many KCBS competitions Dan had to do to get there, you'll be surprised!In this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Dan takes us through the...
2020-03-0558 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastWinning with Pellet Grills | Wookie | Grillas in the MistGrillas in the Mist most definitely need to be on your list of teams to watch. Originally a two man team and now a husband and wife team, Grillas in the Mist charged through 2019 to take out The Invitational, Australia's first world invitational, which has set them up beautifully for their future. In this full episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, Wookie fills us in on their backstory, including their career-long love affair with GMG Pellet Grills. We get into the his competition bbq experiences, complete with all the ups and downs. Wookie does his...
2020-02-2758 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastLance Rosen from Big Boy BBQBig Boy BBQ are big in the Australian BBQ scene and it's obvious to see why. The brainchild of pitmaster Lance Rosen, Big Boy BBQ is just one piece of his multi-pronged take on the BBQ industry. Firstly, there's the Big Boy BBQ Competition BBQ team, which is usually Lance running solo, at KCBS competitions all over the country and in the United States. Then there's the Big Boy BBQ restaurant, the Southern Grace Diner, and of course his cookbook 'Temples of BBQ'. The latter winning the international 'BBQ Cookbook of the Year'. In this episode we...
2020-02-201h 07
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastJye Healey - Smokeface GrillahsIn this episode of The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, I pick the brains of Jye Healey, the captain / not captain of the multi-championship winning BBQ team Smokeface Grillahs. These lads are absolutely at the pointy end of the ladder, finishing 3rd on the Australasian Barbecue Alliance ladder in 2019 and 2nd in 2018. They have competed around Australia, New Zealand, and the United States and have found success everywhere they go. Here we chat about their story so far in competition BBQ, and what they have lined up in 2020. Most interestingly though, Jye has a background in science a...
2020-02-1355 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastNathan Armstrong - Smoke N Daggers BBQIn this episode of the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast, I chat with Nathan Armstrong, captain of the Smoke N Daggers BBQ team. Smoke N Daggers BBQ are still comparatively young in the world of competition BBQ. They have completed a grand total of ten competitions, yet in 2019 managed to finish number 2 on the KCBS Australia ladder! Here, we chat about how they got into competition BBQ, where they want to go with it, and of course, how their 2019 season went. In a show-first, Nathan sent me a spreadsheet of all their results from every BBQ competition...
2020-02-0653 min
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastLukas Armstrong - Rollin' Smoke BBQRollin Smoke BBQ is one of the biggest names in the Australian competition BBQ scene. They are also one of the longest competing teams, and in that time, they've proven themselves to be nothing if not consistent. If you see Rollin Smoke BBQ at a competition, you know they aren't going home without at least three trophies. Lukas Armstrong is the team captain of Rollin Smoke BBQ, and this is his second time on the Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ Podcast. He was first in the Confessional way back in Episode 8 of season one, when he shared with u...
2020-01-3047 min
Pop Culture CosmosPop Culture Cosmos #170- What Could Have Been With The Irishman, Ben Arnot's Picks of the Decade, and Welcome To Rob McCallum Week!Josh and Gerald are hanging out for another episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos with an update of the Thanksgiving weekend at the box office and if it was a good one for Knives Out, Queen and Slim and Frozen 2. Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions stops by to sound off his list of the best of the decade in movies both comic book-themed and overall. Plus the guys talk about what could have been for The Irishman as it hits Netflix on what its prospects were had it been given a full theatrical release. All this and we kick...
2019-12-021h 02
Pop Culture Cosmos (Radio Show Edit)Pop Culture Cosmos #170- What Could Have Been With The Irishman, Ben Arnot's Picks of the Decade, and Welcome To Rob McCallum Week!Josh and Gerald are hanging out for another episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos with an update of the Thanksgiving weekend at the box office and if it was a good one for Knives Out, Queen and Slim and Frozen 2. Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions stops by to sound off his list of the best of the decade in movies both comic book-themed and overall. Plus the guys talk about what could have been for The Irishman as it hits Netflix on what its prospects were had it been given a full theatrical release. All this and we...
2019-12-0200 min
Pop Culture CosmosPCC Extra- More Comic-Con Recaps with Ben Arnot!We're back with Ben Arnot from https://smokinghotconfessions.com and the Smoking Hot Confessions Podcast talking Watchmen Season 3, Star Trek's TV future and what happened with DC at this year's San Diego Comic-Con!
Presented by Vitabrace from Miracle Fruit Oil ( listen in for a 50% and a Buy One Get One Free code then go to tinyurl.com/y9vnoxtn ), Rob McCallum Films, the Spooky Dudes Podcast on the ESO Network, and Retro City Games!
2019-07-2522 min
Pop Culture Cosmos (Radio Show Edit)Pop Culture Cosmos Episode 147 - BBQ Ideas with a Side of DC, Marvel, and Star Wars with Ben Arnot (from Smoking Hot Confessions)Welcome back to the best podcast in the cosmos. On this episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos, we're talking about some of our favorite things . . . food and pop culture. What goes together more than food and pop culture...nothing! And that's why our BBQ Grilling expert Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions is back to talk not only his love for various aspects of pop culture including DC, Marvel and Star Wars but also provide some great cooking ideas you can have while watching some of these iconic franchises.
This episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos is bro...
2019-06-241h 00
Pop Culture CosmosPop Culture Cosmos Episode 147 - BBQ Ideas with a Side of DC, Marvel, and Star Wars with Ben Arnot (from Smoking Hot Confessions)Welcome back to the best podcast in the cosmos. On this episode of the Pop Culture Cosmos, we're talking about some of our favorite things . . . food and pop culture. What goes together more than food and pop culture...nothing! And that's why our BBQ Grilling expert Ben Arnot from Smoking Hot Confessions is back to talk not only his love for various aspects of pop culture including DC, Marvel and Star Wars but also provide some great cooking ideas you can have while watching some of these iconic franchises.
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2019-06-241h 00
The Smoking Hot Confessions BBQ PodcastBen LIVE at Rodeo HoustonLet's get into it folks. For our final episode recorded live at the Worlds BBQ Championships, I hit the pavement to catch some interesting conversations with some interesting characters. Now, this was a long festival. We arrived to start set-up on the Wednesday and it was all done and dusted on the Saturday night so as you can imagine, the longer I spent hanging out with people the more I learned about them. I was also able network with a lot of new people which led to some of the upcoming episodes later in the series, and I even...
2018-12-0144 min
Pop Culture CosmosPCC Multiverse #91- Red Dead Redemption's Next Chapter, Ben Arnot Returns with more great grilling recipes and is the Star Trek Universe getting too crowded?Red Dead Redemption 2 takes over the gaming universe, is a delay good for Wonder Woman 84, can the Star Trek universe be getting a little messy, delicious shellfish recipes for your next cookout and what do we think is the worst possible choice for a Disney live adaptation? Find out as Rob McCallum from Rob McCallum Films and Ben Arnot from the Smoking Hot Confessions podcast join us! Presented by Vitabrace from Miracle Fruit Oil ( listen in for a $10 off code then go to tinyurl.com/y9vnoxtn ) Rob McCallum Films, WheelyQ Barbecue Sauces & Rubs (Listen in for a %15 off discount cod...
2018-10-261h 02
Learning Backyard BBQ - A Podcast Where Bbq Is Not Only A Cuisine, Its An Obsession!LBBQ-057 An Interview With Ben Arnot From Smoking Hot Confessions His first BBQ was a little round gas-powered camping BBQ that his Dad gave him when he went to Uni. Although it was a pig of a thing to cook on, He learned a lot and had some great times with that little ‘Q. His interest in BBQ’ing continued and he ended up with [...]
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2018-02-2352 min