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The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast

Booking Overview

This is a barbecue-focused interview and community show covering pitmasters, grilling techniques, food businesses, competitions, and the history of Black barbecue, with recurring conversations featuring chefs, cookbook authors, pitmasters, event organizers, and food historians. Credible pitches include barbecue professionals, culinary authors, food-safety experts, barbecue historians, and leaders of community-centered food initiatives; booking difficulty is low to medium because the show regularly spotlights accessible niche experts alongside more prominent culinary guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 171

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 8.7k subscribers

Instagram: 2.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

blacksmokebarbecue@gmail.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Barbecue pitmasters, chefs, cookbook authors, food historians, food-safety professionals, barbecue event organizers, and leaders of community-focused food businesses or initiatives.
Required Achievements:  
Published cookbooks, James Beard recognition or comparable culinary awards, Experience competing in barbecue events, Ownership or operation of a barbecue business, food truck, or catering operation, Creation of charitable, scholarship, or community barbecue events

Recent Guest Discussions

Howard Conyers - The Role Of Black Communities In Preserving Whole-animal And Whole-hog Barbecue, Historic Trench Cooking, Overlooked Barbecue Contributions, And The Importance Of Documenting Barbecue History.

Cordin Wood - Competing At The Country Style Cook-off, Developing Barbecue Flavors, Building A Family Barbecue Business, And Preserving Fellowship Within Barbecue Culture.

Noah Galuten - His Cookbook Grill Time, Approachable Grilling Techniques, Recipes, Cooking With Kevin Bludso, And The Production Of Barbecue Smokeout.

Tyrone Manning - Whole-hog Barbecue, Competition, Fundraising, Scholarships, Community Events, And Using Barbecue To Support Local Families And Cancer Patients.

Tyrone Manning - His Barbecue Journey, Competition Experience, Fundraising, Scholarships, And The Role Of Barbecue In Bringing Communities Together.

Recent Topics

Food, Barbecue, Pitmasters, Grilling, Food History

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast
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The Black BBQ History That Was Almost Forgotten | Stories From the Smoke at Country Style #BBQ

September 25, 2026

🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥Stories From the Smoke returns to the Country Style Cook-Off in Blenheim, South Carolina.In Episode 5, “Keeping the Fire,” we sit down with Cordin Wood of Wood Family Q and Dr. Howard Conyers for two conversations connected by family, community, history and the traditions that continue to shape barbecue.Cordin Wood takes us inside his first year competing at Country Style—from the preparation required to compete to developi...

Do You Wash Your Meat? The Great BBQ Debate #BBQ #Dinner #Clean

September 04, 2026

🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥Do you wash your meat before cooking it? And what exactly does “washing” meat even mean?On this episode of the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast, Brandon, Charlie, Tee and Alton  jump into one of the most persistent—and controversial—conversations in the kitchen: Should you wash or rinse meat before cooking?We're talking chicken, pork chops, ribs, lamb, ground beef and even oxtails. The crew breaks down the difference betwee...

Noah Galuten Talks Grill Time, Kevin Bludso & the Secrets to Better BBQ #BBQ #Grilling #Recipe

August 28, 2026

🔥 This episode is sponsored by Harder Charcoal & Exhibit Supply! 🔥What if better barbecue didn't have to be complicated?James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and chef Noah Galuten joins the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast to talk about his new cookbook, Grill Time, his approach to making grilling simpler and more approachable, and what he's learned cooking alongside barbecue legend Kevin Bludso.Noah gets into some of the techniques and recipes behind Grill Time, including the surprising ...

Frequently asked questions

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The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast?

Its publicly listed email is blacksmokebarbecue@gmail.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 The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast: blacksmokebarbecue@gmail.com.

How many listeners does The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast?

The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Barbecue pitmasters, chefs, cookbook authors, food historians, food-safety professionals, barbecue event organizers, and leaders of community-focused food businesses or initiatives. Common among recent guests: Published cookbooks; James Beard recognition or comparable culinary awards; Experience competing in barbecue events. Recent guests include Howard Conyers, Cordin Wood, and Noah Galuten.

How hard is it to get booked on The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast?

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

What topics does The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

blacksmokebarbecue@gmail.com

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