Barbecue Base

Charlotte Hughes was recently awarded the 12th best ancillary cook in THE WORLD at the SCA Worlds in Fort Worth. Everything you ever wanted to know about SCA and creating awesome dishes, is right here. Plus we recap all the news and Noel gives you his foolproof Roast Pork Loin method! #getitinyourearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an epic chat with Nick Borland about his love (and your next love!) of woodfired cooking. We learnt so much and shared some great laughs with Nick, including an epic guilty pleasure! We also catch up with the legend Mike Molony in the Hawkes Bay doing his best to feed all the victims of Cyclone Gabrielle. All the news from the SCA Worlds, Brewtown and Noel's Souvla secrets! #getitinyourears See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come on in as we welcome Big Moe Cason to the Base! Not one to miss! Plus NoelThanks gives you all his secret onions...salad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome back Matt Flanagan from 2022 National RGC's Mile Marker 66! We chat Superbowl, going on a competition run in 2022, Trailers and find a few dark secrets about him! Plus Noel gives you his chimichurri recipe and we round up all the latest news and events! Get it in your ears! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National BBQ Champions for 2022 and NZ's best known TV BBQ judge join us for this show - Jared MacDonald and Mikey Led! We chat everything More Better, Whole Hog and Cooks on Fire with the boys, before turning up the heat with some quickfire questions - can you guess Mikey's guilty pleasure? All this with the news, comp round up and Noel gives you his Just the Tip for Top Down Chili Con Carne! Not to be missed! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Season 4! And what a way to kick off with Cooks on Fire winners Shaun & Alia Branson. Come hear about their journey, what's changed and the secrets to the Caveman cooking style you saw on the show! Plus all the regular news and Noel gives you just the tip on Duck Breast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you missed our livestream show, didn't see it on FB and just wanted it right in your ears...well, you're in luck! Here it is! Jampacked with all the action you'd expect and guests like Matt Melville, Carl Grainger, Amber Merlo and The Cook Cartel! You'll want to get this one in your ears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wood is a critical part of the BBQ experience and if you want the best in NZ, you need to be talking to Urban Lumberjack! And luckily for all of you we have Matt Grace, the Urban Lumberjack himself joining us in the studio! Also Noel's Ham Glaze in time for Christmas and all the news and updates that you need! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we say g'day to Aussie legend, Daniel Barrett. Fresh off kicking all our backsides at Mania, taking home GC on both days, we catch up to chat with Dan about his first cooks, what makes him so hard to beat at comps and all his advice for the backyard cooks out there. This is not one to miss! Plus out usual catch up of news and results, and a very special Just the Tip...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're joined this week by Greg Hart who has just competed on TVNZ's Cook's on Fire! Many of us already know him as one of the promoters of the Tai Tokerau Competition and sometimes member of Team BBQ War. We also chat our thoughts on episode one of Cooks on Fire and Noel gives some tips on how to get your Ramen broth that awesome lick of smoke! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what it's like going to the biggest BBQ competition in the world with over 500 teams? Well, Wayne and Jeremy are here to tell you. Plus Wayne's foolproof Pork Belly Method and Noel's top tips for getting smoke into that gas bbq! #getitinyourears! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the episode you need whether you're brand new to BBQ or starting to become a seasoned pro! We sat down with the legend Ken Van Mackelbergh from Barbecue BOI to get all his best advice on starting out through to advancing and becoming expert in the world of BBQ! This is not one to miss! We also talk news, The American Royal, Flat Iron steak and even dispel a few BBQ myths! #getitinyourearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome Adam Winter from the Four Saucemen to Barbecue base to talk about their growth from competition team to rub and sauce makers! Adam gives his tips on beef shorties and we talk everything rubs! We also hear about NZ's next World Record and Noel gives his tips on Oxtail in our cheap cuts update.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You'll know his rubs, the awesome Texanz range or you may have one of his special pit barrel accessories, or you may just have seen him tearing up this years competition circuit - but regardless, it's time to get to know Josh Fash of Texanz and Big Bark BBQ! Plus all your news and catch ups and Noel talks about that elusive pork crackling on the rotisserie! #getitinyourears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've been doing this for three seasons now and we've never taken a dive into the life of BBQ Jesus Noel Hassapladakis, until now! Buckle in good listeners as we go behind the BBQ curtain with Mr BBQ NZ himself... All of that AND all your BBQ news and round ups, and Noel's top BBQ Chicken tips! #getitinyourears! Follow us on Instagram - @barbecuebaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr Wild NZ, Shane Hartstone, joins us this week to talk about his BBQ journey and something that's very close to many of our hearts - hunting and wild game! So, if you've ever wondered about Venison, duck and even Pukeko...this is the show for you. We also round up all the usual items and Noel gives you his 2 way Pork Hock method! #getitinyourears!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Backyard cooks, weekend bbq'ers and those passionate about creating amazing que at home - tis one is for you! The man, the myth, the legend, Booma Bromage joins us today and gives away some topi tips to all the at home cooks. Don't miss out on this one! We also give the usual round ups and chat about Venison!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not often we get to chat with a real rock and roll axe slinger, but Sean Hurwitz, guitarist from Smashmouth, is just that! Come and hear how he finds BBQ around the world, cooks at home and other tales. We catch up with some recent events and talk of the humble, but always tasty, Pork chop!#getitinyourearshttps://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the BBQ pirate himself, Sterling Smith from Loot n Booty BBQ! Join us for a super fun chat with Sterling about Arizona BBQ, competing at the highest level in the US and how he beat the Aussies at Lamb! Plus we round up the recent Smoke on the Coast, Mind if I Smoke and chat Lamb Necks and Bronto Ribs! #getitinyourearshttps://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we sat down with the awesome Amber Merlo from @meatandmerlo. Amber talks to us about her food journey, BBQ skills and how to be insta ready in your cooks and activity!Noel and I chat the blue GA craze and some cheaper cuts that can help you stay BBQ'ing even as price rises bite!#getitinyourears https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the best steak cooks in the world is our guest today, the awesome Will Collier from DB180! Not one to be missed! Noel and Alex talk about Noel's new 375 gallon pit, judging and Noel gives you a little bit of tongue...#get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They're competitors, caterers, social media channels and all round great members of our BBQ Family, Mike and Even Covich - otherwise known as Notorious P.I.T and Notorious E.V.E - stop by to talk everything from feeding a crowd, to the best Fried Chicken tips, to the shenanigans of Meatstock 2019 and 'that' chicken hand in! Noel and Alex recap the latest comps home and abroad and chat about that beefy goodness that is tallow. #getitinyourears! Make sure you subscribe to never miss a show and come find us on Facebook - @barbecuebasenzhttps://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They've been tearing up the comp scene in 2022 and sit atop of the standings currently after smashing all in their wake! Check in with Paul & Dave from The Chosen Q! Also, Noel gives you just the tip on the lesser known steaks and Alex gets lyrical!Get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we welcome the Pitmaster of Old Virginia Smoke, and one of the most sultry toned individuals in BBQ to the pod, Luke Darnell. We chat about starting a podcast in a pandemic (who would do that?!), competing all round the USA and what he's learnt from all the guests he's had on, and, if you're a listener to OVS, we turned the tables and hit him with his own quickfire questions to see ho he liked it!Plus, news, updates and naked ribs from Noel...GET IT IN YOUR EARS!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode we're joined by Mr Heatbeads himself, Aber Living's Outdoor Category Specialist, Michael Denning-Kemp! We chat everything from what he loves to cook at home, through to why the price of Heatbeads rocketed up and what to do if you're a team looking for sponsorship! Plus all the usual tips, tricks and news from the world of BBQ! Get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heres's our double header interview with Steak champ Dean Davis! He flew the flag for NZ in the recent SCA World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Hear how his trip and experience went - before and after!All your other favourite bits too...Get it in your Ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode we were honoured to welcome Darian Kosmo, better known just as Kosmo, to the show! Kosmo is a world champion steak cook and one of the most successful BBQ entrepreneurs with his rubs, brines, injections and sauces - and now he's a podcaster too! Strap in for some of the best tips and tricks you're going to get! Get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NZ has it's first all female competition BBQ team and we caught up with them! Catch up with Charlotte, Heather & Bex on the eve of their second ever competition at Napier! All your usual favourites including news, comp updates and Noel's tips on charcoal frugality as we face the Great Charcoal Shortage of 2022! Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you get into BBQ after attending a Meatstock? We'll bet that plenty of you did! Well, Jay Beaumont is the man for you to thank for these, so strap on in and let's get meaty! Plus all your news, Just the Tip and Cook of the week!Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're back for 2022 and kicking off with a bang! The Smoking Meathouse's Brendan Reisima swings in to chat about what he's been up to for the last 2 years and tell us all about his opening win at the Jack Daniel's Kumeu BBQ Competition! Plus all your news, Just the Tip and Cook of the week! Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the last Barbecue Base of 2021 we wanted to go out with a bang so we invited the Godfather of NZ BBQ, Luke Seeney, and 2021 TOY Champ, Matt Melville from Rum & Que to come down to Smokin' Cole BBQ and give us their thoughts on the year. Oh, and of course we put them through their paces with a special round of "F*ck! That's hot chicken!"Thanks for tuning in with us during the year - we'll be back in 2022!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're off to ol' Blighty, the UK, welcoming Ed Gash from one of Europe's top competition teams, Bunch o' Swines to the show. Find out about the European scene differences to NZ and what it's like to walk at the Royal and compete at the Jack! There's all your favourite news and catch ups, Noel dissects a new technique for Short ribs and we talk BBQ Christmas presents!Get it in your Ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by legendary pitmaster, Wayne Muller from Muller's BBQ in Taylor Texas. Wayne is the third generation of Muller to own this OG BBQ establishment in the heart of Texas. This is a show packed with awesome info from Wayne so strap in and get busy listening. https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the episode we catch up with Wanlop Paunovic, the man who knows all there is to know about importing pork ad ribs and why the US ribs suit us better than local cuts. Don't miss this one! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's one of the founders of the Australian Barbecue Alliance, has been to NZ 18 times in the last two and a half years and wants to help you cook better BBQ! This episode we catch up wth the man himself, Adam Roberts. We also chat all the new things going on in the BBQ world and Noel's tips on wet ageing!Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dust off the Barbecue Base private jet and get ourselves over to KC to catch up with the one and only Meat Mitch Benjamin. Tales of competition, feeding baseball teams, opening restaurants and what happens when you break a trophy over your knee await you in this weeks show. We've also got Noel giving you all the tips you need for your Masterbuilt Gravity feed and a wrap up of the competition season both here and in the US. Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this episode we catch up with Felina-Marie Kee from Food by Felina and learn about native ingredients, foraging and how to incorporate them into BBQ! We also chat about the exciting launch of Noel's www.meatmafiacollective.com and if you want to know the best way to set up your Oklahoma Joe's Bronco - then this is the show for you!Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We hop over the ditch this week to chat with one of the most well known faces of the Aussie comp scene, Jye Healey from Smokeface Grillah's. We chat everything from how to hide a BBQ from your wife to competing at the American Royal. Noel drops the secrets to the perfect crackling and anoints another lucky cook of the week! Get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most recognisable teams on the NZ circuit has to be the Tank and Team BBQ War. Wayne Dil dropped by to chat about why he built a tank smoker, what it was like spending 12 weeks on the road in the US on his way to the Royal and the Jack and everything in between!Get it in your ears!Thanks to our show sponsors, Rum & Que and our partners NZME and Jack Daniels NZ.https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In March 2021 Matt Pickersgill from Truck Norris lost years of work in a devastating fire. But the BBQ community rallied round and now, like a Phoenix from the ashes he's coming back at ya - ready to sling even more awesome BBQ in the South Island. Matt Melville drops by for a little catch up at the start and all your usual favourites are inside too.Get it in your ears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're super excited to bring you this monster episode! Hook yourself in for an amazing competition opportunity plus our chat with the legend that is Gettin' Basted's Brad Leigninger, reigning Team of the Year and recent Memphis in May Shoulder winner direct from Springfield Missouri! Not only that but the man himself, Stacey Harte drops by for some red hot fun in Ten Burning Questions! Not one you want to miss...Get it in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we're joined by Shaun & Alia Branson, better known as Black Label BBQ! We talk everything about competition, SCA, being a promoter and find out what a Food Forest is!Packed with all the usual stuff you love, News, Cook of the Week, Just the Tip and Ten Burning Questions - get us in your ears!https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We went on the road for this one, all the way to Grey Lynn Auckland and the excellent Smokin' Cole BBQ! Join us as we sit down for an in-depth chat with Mr Smokin' Cole himself, Croydon Cole. All with your usual, news, updates and great BBQ tips! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jam packed show for you all with one of our favourite and respected pitmasters from the US of A joining us today, Richard Fergola from Fergolicious BBQ, straight outta Kansas City! This is an interview not to be missed!We also catch up on the NZ scene and we're joined by Chop Shop BBQ's Chris Tolcher for another round of 10 Burning Questions! Get it in your ears! https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From whipping up BBQ in the best smokehouse in Paris, to competing at Memphis in May with Mitch Benjamin to eating other chef's fingers...strap in and come on the wild ride that is Paulie Patterson!We also recap the recent Smoke on the Coast competition with the completion of both the SCA and NZBA 2020 seasons!You can find us on Facebook at facebook.com/barbecuebase and on https://blog.feedspot.com/barbecue_podcasts/Enjoy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Putt is the BBQ Butcher NZ. A man who knows his way around the world of butchery, importing and quality meat. We chat about picking your cuts, what to look for and what to avoid to get that premium result you're searching for. We also talk the NZ comp scene, Lamb Racks and of course, The Burning Questions!Thanks for tuning in again with us - please hit the subscribe button, give us a rating and a review to help us out. Find us on Facebook at facebook.com/barbecuebaseSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.