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BBQ Therapy

Tavis Bryant

Booking Overview

Interview show focused on barbecue craft, competition, business, culture, and the people behind the pit, typically featuring pitmasters, BBQ brand founders, event organizers, chefs, creators, and community leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch experienced pitmasters, competition judges, culinary entrepreneurs, BBQ product founders, event professionals, and food-culture experts; booking difficulty is low because the show favors accessible niche professionals over major celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 99

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 152 subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bbqtherapypodcast@gmail.com

yago1114@aol.com

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Host

Tavis Bryant - Barbecue podcast host who explores the craft, culture, competition, business, and personal stories behind the world of BBQ.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced pitmasters, competition judges, chefs, BBQ product or equipment founders, event organizers, culinary entrepreneurs, and community leaders with practical expertise and an authentic connection to barbecue.
Required Achievements:  
Championship competition experience, Founded or operated a recognizable BBQ brand, Developed BBQ products or equipment, Organized major BBQ competitions or community events, Built a multigenerational culinary legacy or outreach program

Recent Guest Discussions

Taylor Johnson - Event Planning, BBQ Competitions, Leadership, Volunteer And Sponsor Coordination, Community Building, And Solving Problems Under Pressure.

Eudell Watts IV - Preserving Family History, Building A Modern Barbecue Brand, Entrepreneurship, Authenticity, Leadership, And The History Of American Barbecue.

Devin Holt - Fire Management, Smokers, Grills, Charcoal, Competition Barbecue, BBQ Equipment, And Helping Home Cooks Improve Their Technique.

Greg Hastie - Fire Management, Smokers, Grills, Charcoal, Competition Barbecue, BBQ Equipment, And Helping Home Cooks Improve Their Technique.

David Bouska - Competition Barbecue, Brisket And Other Meats, Product Development, Judging, BBQ Injections, And Techniques For Improving Cooks.

Recent Topics

Barbecue, Competition Barbecue, Grilling, Smoking, Food Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
BBQ Therapy
:

#85 Jim Auchmutey: The True History of American BBQ | Author of Smokelore

October 15, 2026

How much do you really know about the history of American barbecue?Most of us know the regions.Texas.Kansas City.Memphis.The Carolinas.We know the meats, the sauces, the smokers, and the traditions.But how many of us actually know the people and cultures that shaped the barbecue we know today?On this episode of the BBQ Therapy Podcast, I sit down with Jim Auchmutey, award-winning journalist and author of Smokelore, for a deep conversation about the history, culture, people, and stories behind...

#84 Todd Johns - Plowboys BBQ | He Won the American Royal. Then the Real Work Began

October 08, 2026

Todd Johns didn’t just win the American Royal. He built a legacy.In 2009, Todd Johns and Pork Pullin’ Plowboys won the American Royal Open Grand Championship—one of the defining moments of his competition BBQ career.But winning the trophy was only part of the story.Todd went on to build Plowboys BBQ, create some of the most recognized rubs in barbecue, enter the restaurant business, cook at Arrowhead Stadium, work with Yoder Smokers, and help shape the barbecue industry in ways that extend fa...

#83 Dave “Sweet Baby Ray” Raymond: How a Family Recipe Became a BBQ Empire

October 01, 2026

**sorry for the Audio Issues outside event**What does it take to turn a family recipe into one of the most recognizable names in barbecue?On this episode of BBQ Therapy, Tavis Bryant sits down with Dave “Sweet Baby Ray” Raymond at NBBQA’s Nashville Fire & Flavor for the story behind the name, the sauce, and the business.Before Sweet Baby Ray’s became a nationally recognized barbecue brand, it started with family, a nickname, a love of barbecue, and a sauce that would eventually make a maj...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
BBQ Therapy
:

How do I get in touch with BBQ Therapy?

BBQ Therapy is hosted by Tavis Bryant. Its publicly listed emails are bbqtherapypodcast@gmail.com and yago1114@aol.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for BBQ Therapy?

The publicly listed emails for BBQ Therapy: bbqtherapypodcast@gmail.com and yago1114@aol.com.

How many listeners does BBQ Therapy have?

Podseeker estimates BBQ Therapy reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for BBQ Therapy?

BBQ Therapy typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Experienced pitmasters, competition judges, chefs, BBQ product or equipment founders, event organizers, culinary entrepreneurs, and community leaders with practical expertise and an authentic connection to barbecue. Common among recent guests: Championship competition experience; Founded or operated a recognizable BBQ brand; Developed BBQ products or equipment. Recent guests include Taylor Johnson, Eudell Watts IV, and Devin Holt.

How hard is it to get booked on BBQ Therapy?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does BBQ Therapy cover?

Recent episodes cover Barbecue, Competition Barbecue, Grilling, Smoking, and Food Entrepreneurship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bbqtherapypodcast@gmail.com

yago1114@aol.com

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