This week on the base we welcome chef, forager, hunter and all round good sort, Joel Hodgson from Nature's Kai. Ever wondered what you should pair with a wild mushroom? Need a foolproof method for doing fish on the smoker? Joel's your guy... We also chat everything news, competitions and Noel has an Oepsie!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're off to sunny QUeensland for this one to meet the suitably fluorescent (shirted) Brad and Renee Rose of Awesome Ugly BBQ! Come chat how they helped some fellow flightless birds out during a time of need and the reaction to that that nobody expected! Plus what they think of us as Kiwi BBQ'ers and how they make BBQ into a family affair.  Plus we round up all the latest comp news, including Alex's eventful trip to Meatstock Sydney, and get Noel's Jalapeno Popper tips!    #getitinyourearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special show, recorded live at Smokin' Cole, Grey Lynn! We catch up with our mate Croyden Cole about joining the show as a sponsor and then the main act, Brett and Ced from BBQVANA who have been tearing up the NZBA this year.  Noel gives you the tip for Pork Steaks (yes!) and we round up recent competition action and talk Raro!  #getitinyourears!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we catch up with Stefan Apiata, better known to many of you as Stef the Maori! Come here about how he got going, built a huge social following and how he then launched his line of rubs and how native flavours play a huge role in his BBQ and cooking!  Plus the usual news and round ups and Noel gives you the good oil on Pork Belly without the messing about!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hughes was recently awarded the 12th best ancillary cook in THE WORLD at the SCA Worlds in Fort Worth. Everything you ever wanted to know about SCA and creating awesome dishes, is right here. Plus we recap all the news and Noel gives you his foolproof Roast Pork Loin method! #getitinyourearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.