Not The Best Podcast

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Episode 11: Chris Binotto

September 30, 2026

I’m not entirely sure this episode should have been released.I sat down with my buddy Chef Binoto at Memphis in May for what was supposed to be a normal conversation.It was not.This may officially be the most unhinged episode of Not the Best Podcast yet.We somehow make our way from culinary experiences and life in the food world to tattoos, the definitive ranking of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a whole bunch of conversations that probably should have stayed in Memphis.Special guests ...

Episode 10: Eliseo Monti

September 01, 2026

The episode features my friend, Eliseo from Fuegos del Norte in Germany, discussing his multicultural experience, meeting women, and the wine culture in Germany. We cover Eliseo's experiences growing up in Argentina, his family traditions, and the cultural significance of asado. The crux of it all, we explore the connections and friendships formed through barbecue.

Episode 9: Christie Vanover

August 14, 2026

This week on Not The Best Podcast, I’m joined by certified champ, Christie Vanover, better known as Girls Can Grill.Christie is a multi-Grand Champion pitmaster, and founder of Girls Can Grill. She’s also helped shape the sport beyond the cook site as a certified judge, competition organizer, and cofounder of the Live Fire Cooking Association.We get into everything from growing up in the country and her love for the outdoors to Jem and the Holograms, her journey through barbecue, and where sh...

Tailgate Guys BBQ Podcast · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

The Pitmaster's Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

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The publicly listed email for Not The Best Podcast: davidvshade@gmail.com.

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Who is an ideal guest for Not The Best Podcast?

Not The Best Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Accomplished pitmasters, live-fire chefs, barbecue competition judges or organizers, culinary business founders, food creators, and professionals with meaningful experience in the barbecue community. Common among recent guests: Barbecue competition championships; Founding a barbecue or culinary brand; Organizing major live-fire cooking events. Recent guests include Eliseo Monti, Christie Vanover, and Renzo Frias.

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Recent episodes cover Barbecue, Live Fire Cooking, Competition Cooking, Grilling, and Food Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.