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Wise Guys BBQ

Vincent Porcaro

Wise Guys BBQ is a podcast dedicated to exploring and sharing barbecue tips and insights. Join our cohosts weekly for episodes filled with valuable information and entertaining anecdotes from our talented hosts.

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June 19 · 40 min
Live Fire BBQ Is Changing the Game | 100th Episode with Al Frugoni
100 episodes in, and we brought in the perfect guest: Al Frugoni, one of the biggest names in open fire cooking, Argentinian asado, and live fire BBQ. In this milestone episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie sit down with Al to talk about his journey from Argentina to Texas, how asado shaped the way he cooks, and why live fire cooking is becoming one of the most exciting movements in barbecue today. Al breaks down the difference between open fire cooking, Santa Maria grilling, asado, and traditional smoking. He also explains why live fire cooking can actually be more forgiving than smoking, how Memphis in May helped bring open fire BBQ to a bigger stage, and why the Texas Open Fire Meat Up has become a must-see event for BBQ creators, pitmasters, competitors, and fans. The guys also get into the future of BBQ competitions, the Live Fire Cooking Association, cooking beef ribs over open flame, cabrito, Bistecca Fiorentina, and why barbecue is really about community, culture, and bringing people together. Thank you to everyone who has watched, commented, shared, cooked along, and helped Wise Guys BBQ reach 100 episodes. The train keeps rolling. In this episode: Al Frugoni’s Argentina-to-Texas story What asado really means Open fire cooking vs smoking Why live fire BBQ is changing competitions Memphis in May and Texas Open Fire Meat Up Santa Maria grill tips for thick steaks BBQ creators, pitmasters, culture, and community Subscribe to Wise Guys BBQ for more BBQ podcasts, cooking videos, recipes, Destination Q episodes, BBQ news, live fire cooking, and backyard barbecue conversations. #livefire #podcast #bbqpodcast #alfrugoni #outdoorcooking
June 12 · 40 min
Chunky BBQ: From Turn-In Chaos to Championship Wins
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we sit down with Chunky BBQ after their huge Grand Am Invitational win and talk about what it really takes to compete at the highest level in barbecue. We get into the road to the 2027 BBQ World Cup, the pressure of cooking for a shot at $1,000,000, and why consistency is the difference between having a good cook and hearing your name called at awards. Chunky BBQ breaks down competition BBQ strategy, KCBS judging, table luck, brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, flavor profiles, sauces, injections, and the mental side of trying to hit across all four categories. We also talk about Wildwood, Almost Heaven Barbecue Bash, public-facing BBQ events, and the chaos that comes with turn-ins when everything is on the line. Plus, there are some hilarious competition stories, including dropped ribs, dropped chicken, last-minute saves, and those moments where BBQ contests feel like complete barbecue bingo. If you love competition barbecue, KCBS BBQ, brisket talk, rib techniques, BBQ tips, or behind-the-scenes stories from the competition circuit, this episode is packed with insight, laughs, and real BBQ knowledge from one of the most recognizable teams in the game. #competitionbbq #bbqpodcast #podcast #barbecue #bbq #smokegrill
June 5 · 27 min
Wise Guys BBQ Enters Competition BBQ | Bristol BBQ Bash, Live Fire Cooking & BBQ Safari Plans
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie catch up on everything happening in the Wise Guys BBQ world — and there is a lot going on. The guys talk about Wise Guys BBQ officially stepping into the competition BBQ scene at the upcoming Bristol BBQ Bash at Lake Compounce, where Tommy the Butcher, Tim Zettergren, and Bob Baumann will be representing the crew. They break down the nerves, the excitement, the meat assignments, and what it means for Wise Guys to finally jump into the world of competition barbecue. The conversation also dives into Bob’s busy food truck schedule, brisket problems before competition week, Tommy’s latest butcher projects, smoked beef jerky, family cooks, and backyard barbecue. Charlie also shares his experience cooking on a Santa Maria-style grill, including live fire chicken, lamb, steak, ribs, vegetables, and more. Plus, the guys talk about the growing world of live fire and open fire cooking competitions, why that style of barbecue is so exciting to watch, and where the next Wise Guys BBQ Safari might take them — Chicago, New York, Atlanta, or maybe even another Texas run. If you love BBQ competitions, live fire cooking, smoked meat, BBQ road trips, backyard grilling, and the chaos of the Wise Guys BBQ crew, this episode is for you. Subscribe for more BBQ podcasts, recipes, Destination Q episodes, competition BBQ content, and behind-the-scenes barbecue stories from Wise Guys BBQ. #podcast #bbqpodcast #barbecue #competitionbbq
May 29 · 39 min
The Pastrami Queen of BBQ | Christie Vanover talks Girls Can Grill, BBQ Competitions & Live Fire
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Charlie, and Bob from Big Bobby’s Q sit down with Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill — also known in this episode as The Pastrami Queen. Christie shares her journey from public relations and marketing to becoming one of the most recognized names in barbecue, grilling, and live fire cooking. The crew talks about how Girls Can Grill started, what it takes to build a BBQ brand, and how Christy turned her love of backyard grilling into a full-time career filled with recipe development, competition cooking, judging, organizing events, product creation, and traveling the country for barbecue. This episode dives into competition BBQ, KCBS cookoffs, the Jack Daniel’s Invitational, Memphis in May, live fire cooking, and the launch of the Live Fire Cooking Association. Christy explains why open fire cooking is growing so fast, how live fire competitions are different from traditional barbecue contests, and why this style of cooking connects so strongly with both cooks and crowds. The guys also get into Christy’s product development work, including her Girls Can Grill rubs and her new pastrami kit. From brining and testing recipes to dialing in flavor with a co-packer, Christy breaks down what goes into creating products that help backyard cooks make better barbecue at home. If you’re into BBQ podcasts, competition barbecue, live fire cooking, KCBS, Memphis in May, pastrami, BBQ rubs, grilling recipes, pitmaster stories, or the business side of barbecue, this conversation with Christy Vanover is packed with insight, laughs, and real BBQ talk. Watch the full episode and meet The Pastrami Queen behind Girls Can Grill. #bbqpodcast #outdoorcooking #barbeque #competitionbbq #podcast
May 22 · 39 min
The BBQ Bus Story: Competition Barbeque, Brisket Wins & Brutal Judging
In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Charlie, and special guest Bob Bowman from Big Bobby’s Q sit down with Brian and Brandon Dwyer of The Barbecue Bus, a father-and-son competition BBQ team with a great story, plenty of wins, and no shortage of honest opinions. Brian and Brandon talk about how they got started in competition barbeque, the story behind the original BBQ Bus, and how they turned it into a traveling competition setup with a prep space, kitchen area, and everything needed for serious BBQ contests. They also break down what it is like cooking together as a father-son team, why brisket became one of their strongest categories, and how they’ve earned major success in the competition world. The conversation gets into KCBS judging, certified judges, rising competition costs, what happens when great food doesn’t get called, and the reality of cooking for six strangers at the judging table. The guys also talk about chicken, rub development, the Peep Show seasoning, American Royal success, World Cup qualifiers, MBN contests, and why competition BBQ can be both rewarding and frustrating. Plus, they share thoughts on Chicago barbecue, rib tips, hot links, Sweet Baby Ray’s, and the BBQ spots that deserve more attention. Whether you follow KCBS BBQ competitions, love behind-the-scenes BBQ stories, or just want to hear from a team that has lived the ups and downs of the circuit, this episode is packed with competition insight, laughs, and real barbeque talk. Watch now and join the Wise Guys BBQ crew for a deep dive into the BBQ Bus story. #bbq #competitionbbq #bbqpodcast #barbecue
May 15 · 25 min
Charlie’s Ultimate Leftover BBQ Sandwich | Abudanza in the Wise Guys Kitchen
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie are out of the studio and back in the kitchen for a fun, flavor-packed episode built around one big question: what can you make with leftover BBQ? Charlie digs into his “Bachelor Cookbook” and makes his Abudanza sandwich, a loaded leftover BBQ sandwich recipe made with smoked pulled pork, peppers, onions, garlic, diced tomatoes, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a meatloaf mix of beef, pork, and veal. Everything gets cooked down together in one pan and piled onto a hard Italian roll for a messy, hearty sandwich that Vin compares to an Italian sloppy Joe. This episode is perfect for anyone looking for leftover pulled pork recipes, BBQ sandwich ideas, smoked pulled pork sandwiches, easy BBQ recipes, or a creative way to turn weekend cookout leftovers into something completely new. If you’ve got leftover smoked pork, sausage, peppers, onions, or anything from the grill, this is the kind of recipe that proves nothing should go to waste. Along with the cook, Vin and Charlie talk New England barbeque, local Rhode Island Italian rolls, the growing BBQ scene in the Northeast, El Jefe’s recent appearance on the podcast, the big Golden Ticket news for the NEBS Invitational, upcoming Wise Guys BBQ content, Big Bob’s BBQ, Blackbird Farm, and more of the usual Wise Guys kitchen banter. If you love BBQ podcasts, barbeque recipes, pulled pork sandwich recipes, New England BBQ, competition BBQ talk, and creative backyard cooking ideas, this episode is for you. Drop a comment and tell us: what’s your favorite way to use leftover BBQ? In this episode: Charlie’s Abudanza sandwich recipe Leftover BBQ sandwich ideas Smoked pulled pork sandwich recipe Italian sloppy Joe-style BBQ sandwich Pulled pork with peppers, onions, pepperoni, and mozzarella Easy recipes for leftover barbeque New England BBQ and competition barbeque talk NEBS Invitational Golden Ticket discussion Wise Guys BBQ kitchen cook and podcast conversation Subscribe to Wise Guys BBQ for more BBQ recipes, podcast episodes, Destination Q restaurant visits, barbeque tips, grilling ideas, smoker recipes, and real BBQ conversations from the Wise Guys crew. #cooking #bbq #sandwich #bbqpodcast
May 8 · 34 min
A Big NEBS Announcement Just Dropped | El Jefe Talks Grand Am & NEBS
New England barbeque is having a serious moment, and this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast episode proves it. Jeff Kulacz from El Jefe joins Vin, Charlie, and Bob from Big Bobby’s Q to talk competition BBQ, the Grand American Barbecue Championship, NEBS, and what’s ahead for New England teams this season. The crew breaks down the action from the Grand Am in New Paltz, New York, where New England BBQ teams made a major statement with big scores, strong finishes, and serious BBQ World Cup implications. Jeff also shares what it takes to compete at a high level, how teams plan their season around goals like The Jack, The American Royal, and major championship opportunities, and why brisket can completely change the final standings. And somewhere in this episode, Jeff drops a major NEBS announcement that could raise the stakes for New England competition BBQ in a big way. We won’t spoil it here — but if you follow NEBS, competition BBQ, or the future of New England barbeque, you’ll want to hear it for yourself. This episode covers BBQ judging, 180 scores, brisket strategy, Grand Am results, upcoming NEBS events, backyard BBQ opportunities, and why the New England BBQ scene is getting more attention than ever. 🔥 In this episode: • Grand American Barbecue Championship recap • El Jefe’s strong start to the season • New England teams making noise on the BBQ circuit • BBQ World Cup qualifying implications • Why brisket can make or break a BBQ contest • How competition BBQ scoring and tie-breakers work • Upcoming NEBS events and backyard competitions • A major NEBS announcement you’ll want to hear Subscribe to Wise Guys BBQ for more BBQ podcasts, competition BBQ coverage, pitmaster stories, recipes, and barbeque culture from New England and beyond. #podcast #bbqcompetition #bbqpodcast #bbq #pitmaster
May 1 · 35 min
We Ate Some of the Best BBQ in Texas… Here’s What Happened
The Wise Guys are back from Fort Worth, Texas, and this week’s podcast is all about the start of our Texas BBQ Safari. Vin, Chip, and Tommy the Butcher sit down to recap the trip, the travel chaos, and the Texas barbecue spots that lived up to the hype. In this episode, we talk about Goldie’s BBQ, Dayne’s Craft Barbecue, and Panther City BBQ, breaking down everything from brisket, beef ribs, ribs, sausage, Texas Twinkies, smash burgers, kolaches, potato salad, house-made bread, and the overall Texas BBQ experience. Tommy shares why he believes Texas barbecue is in a league of its own, the guys debate what makes great BBQ worth waiting in line for, and the crew looks back on the people, pit rooms, hospitality, and unforgettable moments from the trip — including Buc-ee’s, airport bag drama, and plenty of Wise Guys chaos. If you love BBQ road trips, Texas brisket, Fort Worth barbecue, BBQ restaurants, pitmaster stories, and honest food talk, this episode is for you. Watch the full Texas BBQ Safari episodes on the Wise Guys BBQ channel, and let us know: is Texas BBQ really the best in the country? #bbqpodcast #texasbbq #bbq #foodtour #bestbbq #bbqfood
April 24 · 46 min
The Grand Am Is Here | Jeremy Garrett Explains What's Changing in Competition BBQ
Competition BBQ season is officially underway, and Jeremy Garrett from Campground Barbecue joins Wise Guys BBQ to break down what’s happening across the Northeast BBQ scene. In this episode, Vin and Bob Bowman from Big Bobby’s Q talk with Jeremy about the Southern New England Throwdown, the New Jersey Knockout, the return of the Grand Am, and why campground-style BBQ competitions bring a completely different energy than a parking lot cook-off. Jeremy also shares what teams can expect at upcoming events, how double contests are changing the way teams travel and compete, and which top BBQ teams are heading into the Grand Am. Plus, we get into one of the wildest side contests in barbecue: Rib Roulette, where teams have to cook ribs using sauces and rubs they would never choose on purpose. If you follow competition BBQ, KCBS events, Northeast barbecue, or just love hearing what goes on behind the scenes at BBQ competitions, this episode is for you. 🔥 Topics covered in this episode: 🍖 Northeast BBQ competition season kickoff 🏆 Grand Am BBQ preview 🔥 Southern New England Throwdown recap 🥩 New Jersey Knockout results 🚚 Big Bobby’s Q food truck season 🎯 Single-day vs double BBQ competitions 🎢 Campground BBQ events and festival-style contests 🌶️ Rib Roulette and wild BBQ side contests Subscribe for more BBQ conversations, recipes, restaurant tours, competition BBQ stories, and behind-the-scenes barbecue content from Wise Guys BBQ. #bbq #bbqpodcast #barbeque #competitionbbq #podcast
April 17 · 50 min
Inside Competition BBQ: Golden Tickets, Big Events & What’s Next
Kathy and Tom Trainer from Inclusive Barbecue join the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to talk competition barbecue, earning a golden ticket to the World Steak Cookoff, and what it takes to grow a major BBQ event in the Northeast. In this episode, we catch up with Kathy and Tom on their recent competition experiences, the nerves and excitement of cooking on a bigger stage, and how their August event in Maine is growing after being selected for the World Cup. They also break down what they’re seeing in the current competition BBQ scene, why some teams are being more selective with contests, and how organizers are adapting. We also get into what makes the Inclusive Barbecue community special, how new teams are getting welcomed into the sport, and the logistics behind running a bigger event for a great cause. If you’re into BBQ competitions, KCBS, steak cookoffs, event organizing, or the barbecue community in the Northeast, this is a great episode to check out. 🔥 Subscribe to Wise Guys BBQ for more podcast episodes, BBQ stories, recipes, restaurant features, and competition talk. 🔔 Hit the bell so you don’t miss what’s next. #bbqpodcast #competitionbbq #bbq #barbeque #competition
April 10 · 27 min
From Hall of Fame to World Cup Chase | Bill Gillespie Talks Competition BBQ
Competition barbeque season is here, and on this episode of Wise Guys BBQ, we sit down with Bill from Smoking Hoggz and Bob Baumann of Big Bobby’s Q to talk all things competition BBQ. From early contests in Lakeland, Florida and Urbana, to chasing World Barbecue Cup qualifiers, Bill breaks down what it takes to plan a full season on the road. We also get into Bill’s KCBS Barbecue Hall of Fame honor, what his competition BBQ classes are really like, how he handles problems during a cook, and the story behind his BBQ books. On top of that, Bill shares what’s going on with his BBQ business, including his award-winning rub and what it means to win Best Rub on the Planet through the American Royal. If you love competition barbeque, BBQ contests, KCBS, BBQ teams, rubs, sauces, and behind-the-scenes barbecue strategy, this episode is packed with insight. #BBQ #Barbeque #CompetitionBBQ #KCBS #SmokinHoggz #bbqpodcast #pitmaster

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