
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...


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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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Signup to Generate a PitchBBQandTECH is an energetic dive into all facets of how technology is being used to make everyone’s favorite cookout food, Bar-B-Que.
BBQandTech is hosted by Chris Ashley and Rod Simmons. The show has published 67 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S7 E02: Top 5 Tech Gadgets on the BBQ Food Truck" (6 February 2025, 50 minutes), "S7 E01: Safe and Effective Techniques for Reheating your BBQ" (16 January 2025, 48 minutes), and "S6 E04: Consumer vs Commercial BBQ Tech" (24 July 2024, 34 minutes).
BBQandTech publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 67 episodes.
Booking probability for BBQandTech is 23%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. BBQandTech requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. BBQandTech's contact route on record: verified email.
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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...

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...

Episode #4
This week episode expands a discussion of weather it is time to consider more commercial tech for making great BBQ Full show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #3
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...

Episode #2
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...

Episode #1
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...

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...

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...

Episode #10
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...

Episode #9
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...

In this episode, we delve into our culinary adventures, exploring the valuable lessons we've learned while experimenting with smoked pork belly in various styles and taking a closer look at the intriguing world of...

Chris was shopping at Costco when he saw a delicious-looking pork belly. He decided to try making it with a new seasoning and technique, inspired by our recent conversations. He decided to treat half the pork belly like...

This show took many twists and turns from making your own rubs, managing heat in your rub, quality mortar and pestle, and so many more topics. One of the key topics we most enjoyed is slowly sample the rub you are...

In this episode, Chris kicks things off with a comical tale of his attempt to rescue a stranded Tesla driver—a story where the hero isn't exactly as heroic as you'd think. Full Show Notes: Hosted on Acast. See...

In today's episode, we're diving into two distinct chili variations. First, we've got a treat for all you carnivores: a chili enriched with sumptuous smoked meat. Full show notes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

A social media video inspired us to smoke beef short ribs this week. We picked up the ribs from our local butcher and removed the bones. We trimmed the meat and cleaned one of the bones. Full Show Notes: Hosted on...

In this episode, we're diving into a rich blend of brisket, short rib, and chuck. While Chris boasts an impressive home meat grinder, we've stepped it up a notch with the mighty Cabela's 1 HP meat grinder. Full...

As we kick off Season 5 of the BBQ and Tech Podcast, Chris and Rod embark on a culinary journey with smoked meatballs, each taking a unique approach. Rod opted to begin with oven-cooking, aiming to set a moisture and...

This is a mouthwatering journey through the world of barbeque. Marcus has spent a lifetime perfecting the art of barbeque, starting in Lawton, Oklahoma. His experience and passion for barbeque, from working alongside...

We have a special guest who runs a pop-up food truck. Chris Patterson is the owner of Bangin BBQ, a North Carolina-style BBQ truck where he creates his delicious BBQ dishes. For Chris, BBQ is not just a passion, but a...
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Upper School Director and English Teacher at Appleby College, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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