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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...

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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...

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S5 E3: Smoked Boneless Beef Short Ribs, The Mini Thors Hammer
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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...

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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...

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S5 E11: Mastering Large BBQ Smoke with 18 Racks of Ribs

In this podcast episode, we tackled the formidable task of smoking 18 racks of ribs, debunking the 3-2-1 rib method as...

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S5 E10: The Brisket Comeback Story

Either a Brisket disaster or the greatest recovery when all the Briskets are charred. Thanks to Mason Dixon BBQ we got...

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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.