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S6 E2: New Brisket Lessons from the Food Truck
In this week’s BBQ podcast episode, Chris delves into the challenges encountered while smoking brisket for the food truck—no surprise, there...
S6 E1: BBQandTech Going Mobile
Chris’s journey from a corporate America position to launching his own food truck and catering service, BBQ and Tech, is a...
S6 E04: Consumer vs Commercial BBQ Tech
This week episode expands a discussion of weather it is time to consider more commercial tech for making great BBQ. Chris...
S5 E9: Cost-Conscious Approach to Your Next BBQ
In today’s show, we’ve got a tasty recap of our smoked chicken and waffles adventure. Then, Chris opens up about a...
S5 E8: Lessons from Pork Belly to Chicken and Waffles
In this episode, we delve into our culinary adventures, exploring the valuable lessons we’ve learned while experimenting with smoked pork belly...
S5 E7: Pork Belly Experiment Brisket vs. Burnt Ends
Chris was shopping at Costco when he saw a delicious-looking pork belly. He decided to try making it with a new...
Show Hosts
BBQ and Tech is an energetic dive into all facets of how technology is being used to make everyone’s favorite cookout food, Bar-B-Que. Hosted by lifelong friends, Chris Ashley (@bigchrisashley) and Rod Simmons (@rodsimmons) who share a 15+ year tech obsession with all things smoked or grilled, BBQ and Tech will share tips, tricks, and technology to earn you the title of backyard pit master.
Chris Ashley
Chris is an equal fan of new technology and smoking food. With the natural merging of these two loves, it only made sense to share what he has learned with others.
Rod Simmons
Rod is a well respected software technology expert with a passion for cooking great food. With a deep appreciation for all foods and various preparation methods, he learned how to use technology to make awesome BBQ.