Festival of Discovery 2026 Recap: KCBS Behind-the-Scenes

Festival of Discovery 2026 offered a glimpse behind the scenes of a Kansas City Barbecue Society Championship. Learn what fuels the success of a festival that brings thousands of people to Uptown Greenwood every year.
Smoking 4th of July Ribs and Finding Local BBQ

How do you make the best smoked pork spareribs? Low & Slow Barbecue Show host Chigger Willard reveals his 4th of July ribs process, from the prep and the rubs to the smoking method and the results.
Judging Barbecue at S.C. Festival of Discovery

Competition barbecue judge Catherine Gaither explains what happens at the scoring tables during South Carolina’s Festival of Discovery’s Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned event.
South Carolina Festival of Discovery 2026

Find out how S.C. Festival of Discovery brings together barbecue, blues, and local economic impact.
Local Barbecue Summer: Festival Lineups, Archibald’s BBQ and Cranford Brothers

Local Barbecue Summer 2026 kicks off at Archibald’s BBQ and Cranford Brothers Barbecue. Hot off the press: Pinehurst Barbecue Festival’s 2026 lineup + South Carolina Festival of Discovery
Barbecue with Dad: Early Embers to The Crazy Pig

Chigger reflects on his barbecue chicken beginnings with his father and their last meal together from The Crazy Pig.
Kathleen Purvis on BBQ, Food Journalism and Charlotte’s Food Scene

Charlotte-based food journalist Kathleen Purvis shares her backstory in barbecue and food journalism, reveals opinions about the Charlotte food scene, and introduces The Food Section bureau dedicated to the Queen City.
Redwood Smoke Shack Pitmaster Bob Roberts brings Craft ‘Cue to Hampton Roads

Redwood Smoke Shack introduces his Hampden Roads, VA, barbecue business, reveals his ideal BBQ order & shares smoking stats for the Redwood pit room.
Bar-B-Q King continues 55-year family BBQ tradition

Find out how Bar-B-Q King pitmaster Jordan Smith keeps traditions alive at the second-generation barbecue business, while evolving with the times.
Meet Swig and Swine Smokeman Anthony DiBernardo

Swig & Swine’s Anthony DiBernardo shares the story of his SC restaurant and Charleston’s Holy Smokes Festival. Hear him call his next shot for a next venture.