Ben’s Backdraft BBQ Pitmaster Ben Hooper returns to The Low & Slow Barbecue Show to share his story about Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. As a member of the fire service, Ben tells of days spent working swift water rescues and evacuations while wondering about the safety of his own family and his barbecue business.

Follow Ben’s journey after the storm when he went from serving as a first responder to working as a pitmaster feeding families, utility linemen, hospital workers, and other first responders, largely thanks to his own generosity and that of others in the barbecue community. Don’t miss this conversation that promises to give renewed hope in humanity through the stories of neighbors helping neighbors continue to survive.

Listen to find out how you can support Ben’s Backdraft BBQ, find him at barbecue festivals in WNC towns begging for tourists, or learn which charities he believes are doing the most good in North Carolina. Venmo financial support to @Ben-Hooper-0.

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Southern BBQ Network hosts the annual SBN Invitational – the “World Series” of Carolina Barbecue - Nov. 1-2, 2024 in Moncks Corner. Southern BBQ Network President Bill Englehaupt joins The Low & Slow Barbecue Show to share details about the SBN Invitational and the Kids Que competition that brings all the best barbecue pitmasters – young and old! – together to compete. Find out who’s expected to attend this year’s SBN Invitational, how competitors are judged, and when spectators can get a taste of the best barbecue on the Southern BBQ Network circuit.

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In the world of Carolina Barbecue, which state reigns supreme – North Carolina or South Carolina? We find out with the results from the first-ever Smithfield Cup and salute some other top pitmasters who are catching the attention of national media. More importantly, we spotlight how the barbecue community is providing critical food service to North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. Listen to learn how you can help Operation BBQ Relief – and get the Low & Slow Barbecue Show recipe for jalapeno poppers.

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Gardner-Webb University is fanning the flames of barbecue competition for homecoming Oct. 18-19, and the Low & Slow Barbecue Show is getting all the details on the second annual Bo’s Battle Que. Gardner-Webb Director of Alumni Relations Leah Clevenger and Southern BBQ Network Events Coordinator Karen Cowell share all the details about this year’s competition. Find out how the Battle Que got started, who is involved, and how spectators can get a taste of the action. Listen to find out how SBN helps elevate the quality of the competition and the judging. Don’t miss our guests’ answers in the Low and Slow Showdown.

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This episode is sponsored by the Southern BBQ Network. To find out more about the SBBQN, visit their website here!

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World Food Championships Founder Mike McCloud shares all the details about the annual food fight that puts the best chefs from across the culinary world into the ring of competition. Find out about the barbecue competition and what it takes to earn a place in the championships and a chance to be named a category champion or a World Food Champion. Listen today to learn about Famous Dave’s All-Start BBQ Series, as well as Mike McCloud’s own barbecue preferences.

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Barbecue Bros Founder “Monk” joins The Low & Slow Barbecue show to share memories from 12 years of barbecue blogging. He gives us the story of the Barbecue Bros, highlights some of his favorite barbecue stops, and provides perspective on the current state of Charlotte barbecue. Listen to get the inside scoop on where you can find the Barbecue Bros reviews of barbecue from the Carolinas and beyond – and get tips for planning your own barbecue adventure.

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NYC BBQ aka Sean Ludwig, co-creator of The Smoke Sheet barbecue newsletter, talks about the publication’s open call for barbecue voices. Listen to our conversation to find out about his barbecue journey, his favorite stops along the way, and his advice for planning a barbecue road trip. NYC BBQ also shares his tips and recipe for macaroni & cheese. Don’t miss Sean’s advice for the protein and sides he uses to set the bar when he visits a barbecue restaurant.

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Ultimate Tailgaters BBQ Pitmaster Chris Fulmer discusses the Southern BBQ Network 2024 Cook Team of the Year championship – an award he’s won four of the past five years. Find out about his competition success, his barbecue journey, and his plans for the Bessemer City Brew & Que Competition on Sept. 21. Find out about some of Chris Fulmer’s favorite tailgating adventures and hear some of his story from working as official caterer for University of South Carolina football and baseball teams. Bessemer City Brew and Que event organizer Jo-D Franklin gives the details on the Carolina fall festival that combines barbecue, beer, and other vendors in Bessemer City’s Centennial Park.

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This episode is sponsored by the Southern BBQ Network. To find out more about the SBBQN, visit their website here!

Since 2010, the Southern Barbecue Network has sanctioned barbecue tournaments to further their goal of Preserving a Southern Tradition by providing well-trained judges to contests that are raising money for charitable causes in the Carolinas.

In addition to supporting charitable barbecue competitions, the Southern Barbecue Network also donates annually to numerous local community organizations, hospitals, and nonprofits. To find out more about the Southern Barbecue Network competition program and barbecue judge training classes, please visit SBBQN.com for more information.

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