BBQandTECH 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 and Rod Simmons 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 grill master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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February 6, 202549 min
S7 E02: Top 5 Tech Gadgets on the BBQ Food Truck
In this episode of BBQ and Tech, hosts Rod Simmons and Chris Ashley dive deep into the essential tech gadgets that keep the barbecue game strong. Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 16, 202548 min
S7 E01: Safe and Effective Techniques for Reheating your BBQ
Welcome to Season 7 of the BBBQ and Tech Podcast! After a long hiatus, we're back with Episode 1, where we dive into the smoky world of barbecue and the tech behind it. I'm your host, Rod Simmons, joined by pit master extraordinaire and now full-time barbecue professional, Chris Ashley.Full Show Notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
July 24, 202433 min
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 BBQFull show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 202429 min
S6 E3: Fat Side Down
In this week’s BBQandTECH episode, Chris delves into the switch to fat side down. Find out why he made the change and also here some of the benefits he is seeing.Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
March 19, 202436 min
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 were plenty of BBQ-related hurdles!Full show notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
February 21, 202439 min
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 compelling story of resilience, passion, and the power of networking. After facing the tough reality of being laid off, Chris didn't let his circumstances define his future. Instead, he turned a moment of adversity into an opportunity to pursue his passion for food and technology, blending them into a unique business venture.Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
December 6, 202347 min
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 flow offset smoker for an impressive 14 years. Ahead of our first offset smoke on the Old Country Brazos, Chris and I sought Kevin's expert advice to avoid any rookie mistakes.Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
November 28, 202352 min
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 pure myth. Our first decision centered around whether to apply a dry rub to some ribs and wrap others for a wet treatment. Full show notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
November 6, 202352 min
The Brisket Comeback Story
The first attempt at smoking brisket was nothing short of catastrophic, largely owing to fatigue and a series of misjudgments, alongside a problem with the ThermoWorks Signals Thermometer and temperature controller. Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
October 25, 202344 min
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 childhood experience that's left him averse to surprises. Following that, Rod unveils his plans for a delicious fajita dinner. And finally, we dive into the heart of the episode.Full Show notes: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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