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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Nov 13, 2026 · 27:08
Al Frugoni and Jeremy Yoder of Mad Scientist BBQ join the Wise Guys for two incredible conversations at the 2026 Texas Open Fire Meat Up in Hondo, Texas! Fresh off their…
Nov 6, 2026 · 49:27
How does Texas Monthly decide which BBQ joints make its famous Top 50 list? We sit down with Daniel Vaughn, Barbecue Editor at Texas Monthly, to find out what it really takes to…
Nov 2, 2026 · 42:10
What started as a backyard pig roast raising $7,500 for one family has grown into a nationwide BBQ charity movement making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. In…
Oct 16, 2026 · 55:02
$1 MILLION. 100 PITMASTERS. ONE WORLD CHAMPION. 🔥🏆 The BBQ World Cup is preparing to change competition barbecue forever! Scott Erdmann, co-founder and CEO of the BBQ World Cup…
Oct 9, 2026 · 52:15
From a gas station kitchen in South Carolina to the bright lights of Food Network, Chris Williams has built an incredible career in barbecue. In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ…
Oct 2, 2026 · 49:28
What happens when a computer programmer decides to “hack” barbecue? You get Harry Soo, the legendary pitmaster behind Slap Yo’ Daddy BBQ. Harry joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to…
Sep 25, 2026 · 48:55
What does it take to go from a home cook learning barbecue through YouTube videos to becoming a five-time Canadian BBQ champion? On this episode of Wise Guys BBQ, Vin and Charlie…
Sep 18, 2026 · 36:34
John from Grandpa Val’s joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to share his unlikely journey from washing dishes in a New York City barbecue restaurant to becoming an executive…
Sep 11, 2026 · 55:51
Sterling Smith of Loot N’ Booty BBQ joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to talk competition barbecue, championship chicken, BBQ rubs, and what it really takes to become a world…
Sep 4, 2026 · 45:59
Alexia DiGilio-Mancini of U Had Me at Kitchen joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast—and this one is pure Rhode Island. Alexia takes us from her early days in the music business to…
Aug 28, 2026 · 32:18
How do you win Memphis in May two years in a row? Championship pitmaster Heath Riles joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast to break down the competition BBQ techniques, rib strategy,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 46:30
What if sausage isn’t just part of Texas BBQ… but one of the reasons Texas BBQ became what it is today? On this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we sit down with **Bill…
Aug 14, 2026 · 43:24
Jeremy Yoder of Mad Scientist Barbecue joins the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast for a deep dive into barbecue science, live-fire cooking, offset smokers, brisket, pitmaster techniques,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 41:39
In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, hosts Vin Porcaro and Charlie Baldwin sit down with Susie Bulloch, the founder of Hey Grill Hey, one of the most recognized names in…
Jul 31, 2026 · 39:01
What started as a date at a barbecue festival turned into a full-blown competition BBQ journey. After discovering they couldn’t sample the teams’ food, Colleen and JP became…
Jul 24, 2026 · 38:15
Brandon Hurtado joins Vin and Tommy the Butcher to share how he turned a backyard barbecue obsession into Hurtado Barbecue—one of Texas’s fastest-growing independent barbecue…
Jul 17, 2026 · 52:05
Chad Ward’s competition BBQ journey started with a seventh-place finish and a loss to a troop of Boy Scouts. It eventually led him to Food Network’s *Chopped Grill Masters*, a…
Jul 10, 2026 · 45:42
What does it take to compete in more than 250 BBQ contests and build a respected name in the barbecue world? This week, the Wise Guys sit down with Richard Fergola, founder of…
Jul 3, 2026 · 25:33
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie are putting store-bought BBQ wing sauces to the test to find out which one belongs at your next backyard cookout. The guys…
Jun 26, 2026 · 45:59
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we’re joined by Duce Raymond of Sweet Baby Ray’s Restaurants for an inside look at one of the most recognizable names in barbecue. Duce…
Jun 19, 2026 · 40:14
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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 40:46
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…
Jun 5, 2026 · 27:56
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…
May 29, 2026 · 39:53
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…
May 22, 2026 · 39:22
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…
May 15, 2026 · 25:18
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…
May 8, 2026 · 34:19
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…
May 1, 2026 · 35:06
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 46:51
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…
Apr 17, 2026 · 50:41
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…
Apr 10, 2026 · 27:10
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…
Apr 3, 2026 · 33:36
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Rich Yang — better known as Da BBQ Ninja — doesn’t just talk BBQ… he brings it to the table. Rich pulls up with a full spread and feeds…
Mar 27, 2026 · 35:28
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip map out the next big BBQ road trips for the Wise Guys crew. First up is Portland, Maine, where the team is getting ready to…
Mar 20, 2026 · 34:46
Spring is finally here, and that means one thing: it’s Tony season. In this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Chip and Vin sit down with Tony Two Smokes to talk spring cook plans,…
Mar 13, 2026 · 31:52
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a fun conversation about corned beef, Irish traditions, and what makes this holiday such a…
Mar 6, 2026 · 33:24
This week on the Wise Guys Barbecue podcast, Vin and Bob sit down with Scott McDonald of Sticks and Stones BBQ to continue the discussion around recent conversations involving…
Feb 27, 2026 · 38:54
There’s been a lot of debate in the competition barbecue world lately, especially around Team of the Year (TOY) points, qualifiers, and how fairness is enforced when multiple…
Feb 20, 2026 · 38:16
This week on the podcast, we’re joined by Chris Hatcher of Haches Barbecue, the Grand Champion of the Champions BBQ Alliance World Cookoff and the first competitor to officially…
Feb 13, 2026 · 27:28
Vin and Chip are still licking their wounds after their team’s Super Bowl loss, so they head to the kitchen to cook their way through it. While a pot of soup simmers and grilled…
Feb 6, 2026 · 31:29
On this week’s episode, Vin and Chip are talking all things local BBQ. They break down their recent Destination Q adventure to Bark’s BBQ and a few other must-visit spots around…
Jan 30, 2026 · 29:18
This week on the podcast, Vin and Bob sit down with the first competitors of the year to officially qualify for the BBQ World Cup Championship—and it all went down at the Slab O…
Jan 26, 2026 · 35:28
This week, Vin and Chip step into dangerous territory — the kitchen. After watching a wave of viral omurice videos take over social media, they decide to try making the Japanese…
Jan 16, 2026 · 34:00
This week, Vin and Chip lean fully into the Wise Guys mobster theme, breaking down the unforgettable role of meat, food, and old-school Italian eats in The Sopranos. From pork…
Jan 9, 2026 · 29:16
This week, we’re joined in the studio by our resident BBQ competitor Bob for an inside look at the competition BBQ world right now. Bob has his ear to the ground when it comes to…
Jan 2, 2026 · 26:37
In this week’s episode, Vin, Chip, and Tommy sit down to catch up, reflect, and talk BIG BBQ news. The crew recaps Vin’s recent Christmas Jingle Mingle party, looks back on…
Dec 26, 2025 · 19:03
In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip try something brand new — reaction videos — and they kick things off with one of the hottest BBQ trends on the internet…
Dec 19, 2025 · 30:55
Vin and Chip are back behind the mics with plenty to catch up on. Vin kicks things off by talking about his night at the Providence Performing Arts Center, where he took in a…
Dec 12, 2025 · 21:19
What happens when the podcast crew gets hungry mid-episode? 🍽️ In this week’s episode, Vin and Chip take the podcast upstairs to the kitchen and turn it into a full-on cooking…
Dec 5, 2025 · 38:38
Vin is back from vacation and jumping right into the heat on this week’s episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast with co-host Chip! Since Vin wasn’t able to share his thoughts on…
Nov 28, 2025 · 36:59
Join Chip, Tommy, and Tony as they break down our Puerto Rico BBQ adventure! From legendary BBQ joints to island-only flavors, the guys share all the highlights from our recent…
Nov 21, 2025 · 32:52
Join Vin and Chip at the table for a special Thanksgiving edition of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast! 🦃🔥 This week, the guys break down all the Thanksgiving cooks we’ve got on the…
Nov 14, 2025 · 30:18
Join Vin and Chip for another week of laid-back BBQ talk, road-trip planning, and plenty of laughs. In this episode, the guys chat about our upcoming Puerto Rico trip, what…
Nov 7, 2025 · 36:14
This week, Vin and Chip kick things off with some football talk… and end up realizing competition BBQ has more in common with sports than most people think. From game-day…
Oct 31, 2025 · 31:08
It’s Halloween, and things are getting spooky on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast! 🎃 Vin, Chip, and Johny Z share their most terrifying BBQ horror stories — from smoking mishaps to…
Oct 24, 2025 · 38:24
Tommy the Butcher is back from his trip to Germany — and he’s got stories! From sledding through snowy hills to visiting the historic Eagle’s Nest, Tommy shares his unforgettable…
Oct 17, 2025 · 32:21
Vin and Chip were too hungry to stay in the studio, so they took the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast straight to the kitchen! In this mouthwatering episode, the guys cook up classic Philly…
Oct 10, 2025 · 30:40
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie fire things up under the Harvest Moon — and apparently, that moonlight brings out the crazy in everyone. 🌕🔥 They dive…
Oct 3, 2025 · 34:22
Reintroducing Wise Guys Barbecue — who we are, why we started, and where we’re taking this crazy BBQ ride next. From tailgate cooks to 300+ videos in 15 months, we’ve been…
Sep 26, 2025 · 38:45
On this episode of the Wise Guys Barbecue Podcast, Vin Porcaro and Tommy the Butcher welcome back Bob Bauman of Big Bobby’s Q to share his incredible story of catering a wedding…
Sep 19, 2025 · 23:28
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip welcome special guest Captain Nate Slinn, co-host of the Miller’s Crossing Annual Cook-Off (MCRCO) and co-founder of Friends…
Sep 12, 2025 · 32:39
Fall is here, and so are the flavors that make the season unforgettable! In this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip talk all things autumn — from pumpkin spice to crisp…
Sep 5, 2025 · 52:14
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Charlie are joined by Tony 2 Smokes for a wide-ranging BBQ conversation. The crew dives into the best drinks to pair with BBQ —…
Aug 29, 2025 · 59:09
This week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast is a special one! We sit down with 2025 James Beard Nominee, Executive Chef Andy Teixeira for a two-part conversation you won’t want to miss.…
Aug 22, 2025 · 43:18
This week on Wise Guys BBQ, it’s a classic roundtable with Vin, Chip, and Tommy the Butcher! Tommy dives into the techniques behind next week’s epic Tomahawk steak cook, sharing…
Aug 15, 2025 · 43:56
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we welcome back a familiar face — Bob from Big Bobby Q. A returning guest and the pitmaster behind our popular Chicken Thigh Masterclass,…
Aug 8, 2025 · 36:43
We’re going wild on this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast—literally. Our newest team member, Tony Two Smokes, makes his big debut and brings something unexpected to the smoker:…
Aug 4, 2025 · 41:51
In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Kathy and Tom Trainer join the crew to talk all things Kora Kares, Kids Q, and the heart behind giving back through BBQ. Kathy…
Jul 25, 2025 · 32:10
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we’re bringing you straight into the inner circle of one of the biggest competitions in barbecue: The Jack Daniel’s World Championship…
Jul 18, 2025 · 30:59
In this week’s Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Charlie and Vin welcome Starla MacDonald of Sinister Smoke and her dad Scott from Sticks and Stones BBQ for a conversation that’s as…
Jul 11, 2025 · 23:39
In this summer-soaked episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip return to the mic with post–Fourth of July stories, cookout chatter, and a fridge full of opinions The…
Jun 28, 2025 · 40:19
This week on the Wise Guys Barbecue Podcast, Vin and Charlie welcome longtime friend and backyard BBQ expert Tony Parente. From grilling with his dad in West Warwick to mastering…
Jun 20, 2025 · 31:37
Sabrina Swanson of Burger Queen BBQ just grilled her way to glory as the newest Grand Champion of the Mass in May barbecue competition! In this exclusive interview, Sabrina…
Jun 13, 2025 · 32:28
In this episode of the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Tommy, and Bob break down the latest 2025 BBQ competition standings across KCBS (Kansas City Barbeque Society), NEBS (New…
Jun 7, 2025 · 31:01
Join Vin & Chip as they meet Laura Whiteside, a rising star and proud team member of Ballers BBQ! As an eighth grader, Laura is a Kids Q fanatic who constantly levels up her game…
May 30, 2025 · 26:35
Fire up the grill and pour a glass—this week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, we're diving into all things backyard barbeque. From Memorial Day cookout highlights to rib tips, pork…
May 23, 2025 · 31:08
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin Picaro and Charles Baldwin fire up the mic to talk barbecue competitions, killer recipes, and what's cookin' in the world of smoked…
May 16, 2025 · 47:58
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, things get a little spicy as we sit down with Carlos Ruben Calzada Jr. of Smokin’ Los BBQ—a Navy vet turned Texas pitmaster who’s heading…
May 9, 2025 · 39:20
In this episode of Wise Guys BBQ, hosts Charlie and Vin Picaro sit down with Kathy and Tom Trainor of Inclusive Barbecue Events, an organization born during the pandemic to keep…
May 2, 2025 · 38:29
This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin, Chip, and Tommy dive into the art of paella! Tommy walks us through his approach to this week’s challenge dish — from planning to the…
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