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S3 E1: Prepare BBQ ahead and Reheat BBQ For A Party

Rod’s son was off to college and no better send off is a BBQ. Then menu included 2 Briskets, 2 Pork...

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S2 E9: The Big Brisket Cookoff Results

Well the results are in for the Big Brisket Cookoff. To recap we cooked an American Wagyu Brisket, one from our...

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S2 E8: The Big Brisket Cookoff

Chris is using rain as an excuse for not making it to the butcher on Memorial day weekend. Forget memorial day...

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S2 E8: The Big Brisket Cookoff
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S2 E7: GET READY FOR MEMORIAL DAY 2022 BBQ

Rod has to jump on a flight to France so he called an audible for Chris to handle his Memorial day...

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S2 E6: Smoking 70 Quarter Chickens

Your friend his hosting his annual BBQ. The party will have 100 guests and the Pitmasters are asked to prepare the...

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S2 E6: Smoking 70 Quarter Chickens
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S2 E5: Flame Boss vs BBQ Guru

Chis has been a long time fan and user of the Flameboss but as with many of us learned about BBQ...

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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.