BBQ Therapy

BBQ Therapy Podcast is where barbecue, mindset, and real conversation come together. Hosted by Tavis Bryant, the show features deep discussions with pitmasters, competitors, chefs, and BBQ personalities about the craft, culture, challenges, and mental side of BBQ—while inspiring listeners to grow both on and off the pit.”

BBQ Therapy is a arts podcast hosted by Tavis S Bryant, with 86 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tavis S Bryant hosts BBQ Therapy, a arts show with 86 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  #74 American Fire BBQ & Kansas City BBQ Store | Greg Hastie & Devin Holt | How Two Pitmasters Built a BBQ Empire

  Aug 20, 202658 minS4

  Greg Hastie and Devin Holt join BBQ Therapy to discuss everything fire management, BBQ equipment, charcoal, smokers, grills, and helping barbecue enthusiasts become better cooks. We talk about choosing the right equipment, maintaining consistent temperatures, common mistakes backyard cooks make, competition barbecue, and how American Fire and the Kansas City BBQ Store has become a destination for BBQ enthusiasts. Whether you’re buying your first smoker or looking to improve your cooks, this conversation is full of practical advice. Subscribe for more BBQ conversations every week. #KansasCityBBQStore #AmericanFire #BBQTherapy Tags Greg Hastie,Devin Holt,American Fire,Kansas City BBQ Store,charcoal,BBQ equipment,BBQ podcast,smoker,grill,fire management,competition BBQ,BBQ tips,pitmaster,BBQ supplies,backyard BBQ,offset smoker,pellet smoker,BBQ Therapy,Tavis Bryant

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  Episode #73

  #73 David Bouska of Butcher BBQ | Championship Secrets Every Pitmaster Should Know

  Aug 13, 202656 minS3

  David Bouska of Butcher BBQ joins BBQ Therapy to discuss the products and techniques that have influenced competition barbecue around the world. David shares his BBQ journey, developing the famous Butcher BBQ injections, cooking championship brisket, judging competitions, and helping cooks improve their barbecue. If you’ve ever wondered how the pros prepare brisket, pork, ribs, and chicken, this episode is full of practical advice and insider knowledge. Subscribe for more interviews with championship pitmasters. #ButcherBBQ #CompetitionBBQ #BBQTherapy Tags David Bouska,Butcher BBQ,brisket injection,competition BBQ,BBQ podcast,brisket tips,KCBS,BBQ rubs,BBQ injections,BBQ secrets,smoked brisket,pitmaster,BBQ Therapy,barbecue,BBQ competition,Texas BBQ,BBQ education,Tavis Bryant

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  Episode #72

  #72 Kathy "BBQ MOM" Trainor | How BBQ Is Bringing Everyone to the Table

  Aug 9, 202647 minS3

  This week on the BBQ Therapy Podcast, we're joined by Kathy "BBQ MOM" Trainor—a passionate advocate, educator, competition BBQ enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Inclusive BBQ Events. Known throughout the barbecue community as BBQ MOM , Kathy has spent years proving that barbecue is about much more than great food. It's about family, friendship, community, and creating opportunities for everyone to feel welcome around the pit. In this episode, Kathy shares her journey into competition BBQ, how her family became deeply involved in the barbecue world, and the inspiration behind founding Inclusive BBQ Events , a nonprofit dedicated to bringing people together through cooking, education, and community outreach. We also talk about: How Kathy earned the nickname "BBQ MOM" The welcoming spirit of the BBQ community Kids Q and why introducing children to barbecue matters Building confidence and life skills through cooking What goes into organizing successful BBQ events Funny competition stories from the road Why food has the power to bring people together And the friendly competition happening this year as Kathy goes head-to-head against her husband on the BBQ circuit! Whether you're a seasoned pitmaster, a backyard griller, or someone who simply loves hearing great stories from amazing people, this conversation is packed with inspiration, laughter, and plenty of barbecue wisdom. Tell us in the comments: What does BBQ mean to you? If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to: • Like this video • Subscribe to BBQ Therapy • Share this episode with a fellow BBQ fan • Turn on notifications so you never miss a new conversation. #BBQTherapy #BBQPodcast #CompetitionBBQ #Barbecue #Pitmaster #KidsQ #Community #InclusiveBBQ #BBQLife #SmokingMeat #BBQFamily

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  Episode #71

  #71 BBQ Marketing Masterclass | Annella Kelso of Snake River Farms

  Aug 6, 202652 minS3

  Selling great BBQ is only half the battle—getting customers to come back is where marketing makes the difference. In this masterclass episode of BBQ Therapy, Annella Kelso, Head of Email & BBQ Marketing at Snake River Farms, breaks down how email marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy help build customer loyalty and drive business growth. Whether you own a BBQ restaurant, food truck, catering business, sauce or rub company, create BBQ content, or compete on the BBQ circuit, this conversation is packed with practical marketing insights you can apply immediately. We discuss email marketing strategies, customer psychology, brand building, content creation, and how to turn attention into long-term loyalty. Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more conversations with the people shaping the world of barbecue. #BBQTherapy #SnakeRiverFarms #EmailMarketing #BBQMarketing #SmallBusiness #BrandBuilding #Barbecue Tags Snake River Farms,Annella Kelso,American Wagyu,Wagyu brisket,prime brisket,competition BBQ,BBQ meat,BBQ brisket,premium beef,BBQ podcast,pitmaster,brisket tips,BBQ cooking,smoked brisket,beef grading,backyard BBQ,BBQ Therapy,Texas BBQ,Tavis Bryant ⸻

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  Episode #70

  #70 Ryan King of Kings BBQ | The Jack was just the beginning …

  Jul 30, 202659 minS3

  What does it take to win one of the biggest championships in barbecue? In this episode of BBQ Therapy, we’re joined by Ryan King of Kings BBQ, the 2025 Grand Champion of the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Ryan shares his journey through competition BBQ, the hard work behind earning one of the sport’s most prestigious titles, and how he’s grown Kings BBQ through his food truck, catering business, and award-winning line of rubs and sauces. Whether you’re a backyard griller, competition pitmaster, or simply love great barbecue stories, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and championship-level insight. Subscribe to BBQ Therapy for more conversations with the biggest names in barbecue. #BBQTherapy #KingsBBQ #RyanKing #JackDanielsBBQ #CompetitionBBQ #Pitmaster Ryan King,Kings BBQ,competition BBQ,KCBS,pitmaster,BBQ podcast,BBQ Therapy,brisket,pork ribs,BBQ competition,smoked meat,BBQ tips,backyard BBQ,BBQ interview,barbecue,cooking BBQ,championship BBQ,smoker,offset smoker,Tavis Bryant

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