Jordan Davis founder of The Smoking Pastor Project
Jordan Davis, known to most as The Smoking Pastor, is the founder of The Smoking Pastor Project — a (501 (c) (3) nonprofit that shows up with fire and flavor to feed communities in need. Whether it’s a street corner pop-up or a full-scale relief event, Jordan’s mission is simple: craft smiles one bite at a time. He’s built a loyal following by combining real BBQ with real impact, proudly partnering with brands like FireDisc, The True Board, White’s Ace Hardware, Bartlow’s BBQ, and Killer Hogs — using gear he trusts to serve meals that matter. Jordan’s long-term goal? To become the nation’s largest producer of pre-packaged, fully cooked meats for food pantries — making it easier for families to access quality protein, no matter their circumstances. With a heart for the streets and a smoker that never cools down, The Smoking Pastor is all about serving others, telling honest stories, and bringing people together — one plate at a time
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We chat with SinBin BBQ
Chris and Christina Dunyon of SinBin BBQ are a Utah-based husband-and-wife team who have spent the last 4 years chasing their passion for competition barbecue in SCA, the World Food Championships, BBQ Backyard, and KCBS. What started as a backyard hobby quickly grew into a shared adventure. In the SCA, Chris has earned Golden Tickets in steak and Christina in ancillaries, and together they’ve been honored to qualify and compete at the SCA World Championships. At the World Food Championships, Christina’s 2nd place finish in Taste of America and Rookie of the Year award opened the door to 2024 and 2025 appearances, with Chris proudly serving as her sous chef. Their journey began in backyard BBQ contests, where they worked hard and were humbled to win their way into the KCBS Master Series in just 1.5 years. Since then, they’ve traveled across Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Idaho, and Oregon, grateful to hear their names called at every KCBS contest this season, including earning 2 Reserved Grand Champions and 2 coveted 700 Club scores. Off the circuit, Chris works as a master electrician, Christina manages a school kitchen, and together they raise their blended family of 8 kids—always thankful for the chance to cook, compete, and share great BBQ with others.
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The Urban Cowgirl-Sarah Penrod
Sarah Penrod is a former private chef to Texas’ biggest names, a recurring Food Network personality, and the one-time Texas Ambassador to the White House’s Chefs Move to Schools program—where she heroically tried (and sometimes failed) to convince kids to swap Cheetos for carrots. She’s the creator of Urban Cowgirl, one of the largest Texas recipe blogs in the world, a bestselling cookbook of the same name, and is usually found wandering the Yucatan studying barbecue and outdoor cooking beyond the limits of US traditions. These days, she’s found on Instagram dropping barbecue wisdom, weeknight recipes with main character energy, and plenty of laughs for home cooks who believe brisket counts as a love language.
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Join us and Ryan Skjerdal of Q Cartel BBQ out of Canada, to discuss Competition BBQ in the Olympics
Ryan Skjerdal of Q Cartel BBQ, a Saskatchewan, Canada–based team that’s quickly making an impact on the KCBS circuit, has turned just 11 contests alongside cooking partner Ryan Bachmire into 3 Grand Championships, 1 Reserve Grand Championship and nine top-ten finishes. Their breakout 2024 season capped off with Rookie Team of the Year for Canada and Team of the Year in Saskatchewan honors. Off the pit, Ryan runs multiple trades and restoration businesses—and was named Saskatchewan’s 2023 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He also squeezes in stand-up comedy whenever he can. A passionate advocate for competitive barbecue, he’s now pushing KCBS to pursue Olympic recognition for the sport.
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Join us and Aly Romero an incredible private chef!
Aly Romero is a private chef and cookbook author based in Southlake, TX, with over 25 years of culinary experience. She has showcased her skills in televised culinary competitions on Good Morning and the Food Network. As a private chef, Aly prepares gourmet meals for celebratory dinners, milestone birthdays, and small company events, including government officials and professional athletes. Passionate about outdoor cooking, Aly specializes in grilling, smoking, and griddling, bringing her unique culinary take to BBQ which includes flavors and ingredients that have been inspired by the places she's lived and traveled. Aly has been a brand ambassador for Traeger for years, promoting her philosophy that anything you can cook inside, you can cook outside. Her first book, "Gas Fire Heat", explores the diverse flavors and cultures from her travels, offering a fresh, culinary twist on BBQ that goes beyond the traditional.
We are BBQ competition competitors that aim to share information, advice, tips, and tall tales about our favorite pastime. We talk with the top names in the barbecue industry as well as legends of the backyard, restauranteurs, and more! Our hope is you learn something about BBQ on each episode and you are entertained while doing it!
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