The Carolina climate is getting cooler but things are heating up for the Carolina BBQ Festival in 2025. Get details, an update on a new barbecue business in Hickory, and a great fall recipe for collard green chowder from Southern Smoke BBQ Pitmaster Matthew Register.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 shares details about the annual food fight and where barbecue fits into the global culinary competition.

Barbecue Bros Founder “Monk” joins The Low & Slow Barbecue show to share memories from 12 years of barbecue blogging.

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.

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.