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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...
S5 E4: Smoked Chili For Meat Lovers and Vegetarians
At the heart of every tantalizing chili lies its robust body – it’s what differentiates a hearty chili from a mere...
S5 E3: Smoked Boneless Beef Short Ribs, The Mini Thors Hammer
A social media video inspired us to smoke beef short ribs this week. We picked up the ribs from our local...
S5 E2: Burger blends and beyond for a culinary masterpiece
Welcome back to our journey for the perfect burger! In this episode, we’re diving into a rich blend of brisket, short...
S5 E12: Tips for using an OffSet BBQ Smoker with Kevin Wheeler
Meet our special guest, seasoned BBQ Pitmaster Kevin Wheeler, who’s been mastering the art of smoking on his 48-inch Lang reverse...
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.