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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...
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...
S5 E6: Global Spice Adventure to Crafting Perfect Rubs
Today, we’re joined by Gabriel, a spice connoisseur from Spice and Tea Exchange. Having grown up as a military child, Gabriel...
S5 E5: Backyard Pitmaster Is Almost A Hero
In this episode, Chris kicks things off with a comical tale of his attempt to rescue a stranded Tesla driver—a story...
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.