Little Pig’s Barbecue, Cranford Brothers & Barbecue Landmarks Rebound

Barbecue reviews are on the menu as well as some of the top news stories on the barbecue beat. Low & Slow Barbecue Show Host Chigger Willard reviews recent visits to Little Pig’s Barbecue in Newton and Cranford Brothers Barbecue in Hickory.
Ben’s Backdraft BBQ Serves WNC After Hurricane Helene

Ben’s Backdraft BBQ Pitmaster Ben Hooper shares his story about Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Ben tells of days spent working as a first responder on swift water rescues and evacuations while wondering about the safety of his own family and his barbecue business.
SBN Invitational & Kids Que Competition

Southern BBQ Network hosts the annual SBN Invitational – the “World Series” of Carolina Barbecue – Nov. 1-2 in Moncks Corner. Southern BBQ Network President Bill Englehaupt joins The Low & Slow Barbecue Show to share details about the SBN Invitational and the Kids Que competition.
Smithfield Cup Results & Carolina Pitmasters Help WNC

Find out the results from the first-ever Smithfield Cup and learn which Carolina pitmaster is getting a spotlight from the New York Times. Listen to this episode and learn how you can help BBQ pitmaster feed Western N.C. residents recovering from Helene.
Bo’s Battle Que at Gardner-Webb

Gardner-Webb University is fanning the flames of barbecue competition for homecoming Oct. 18-19, and the Low & Slow Barbecue Show is getting all the details on the second annual Bo’s Battle Que.
World Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud

World Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud shares details about the annual food fight and where barbecue fits into the global culinary competition.
Barbecue Bros Founder Reveals the Carolina Barbecue Reviews & Blog

Barbecue Bros Founder “Monk” joins The Low & Slow Barbecue show to share memories from 12 years of barbecue blogging.
NYC BBQ Sean Ludwig Talks About The Smoke Sheet & BBQ Travels

Southern BBQ Network 2024 Cook Team of the Year Pitmaster Chris Fulmer discusses competition success with Ultimate Tailgaters BBQ. Bessemer City Brew & Que event organizer Jo-D Franklin details on the Sept. 21 festival that combines barbecue, beer, and other vendors.
Ultimate Tailgaters BBQ and Bessemer City Brew and Que

Southern BBQ Network 2024 Cook Team of the Year Pitmaster Chris Fulmer discusses competition success with Ultimate Tailgaters BBQ. Bessemer City Brew & Que event organizer Jo-D Franklin details on the Sept. 21 festival that combines barbecue, beer, and other vendors.
Carolina Barbecue News | The Lowdown Summer 2024

Get the latest Carolina barbecue news from The Lowdown newsletter’s Summer 2024 audio digest. Barbecue rankers, barbecue business, barbecue champions, barbecue events.