Big Shanks Radio

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio we speak with Paul Lange – better known in BBQ circles as the man behind Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces. Paul opens up about his background before he got into BBQ and why he started Smokey Q in the first place. He talks us through the ups and downs of running a small business and where he hopes to take Smokey Q in the future! We hope you enjoy this bbq chat with Paul..

This episode of Big Shanks Radio is brought to you by:
Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes: @Clean_heatcharcoal
Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces: @smokeyq_

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio we speak with Stephan Jenner – better known in BBQ circles as the Smokin’ Sherriff and the reigning 'tongmaster'. He’s the man and the brains behind the Smokin’ Charities BBQ competitions which have been the backbone of the Perth BBQ comp scene for the last 5 years. In this episode, Stephan talks about how his bro-mance with Vince Garreffa led to the the formation of the Mondo Community Warriors and Perth's first BBQ Competitions, as well as the evolution of the Smokin’ Charities BBQ events and where he hopes they will head in the future. He also sheds some light on his secret brisket rub recipe ;) We hope you enjoy this chat about all things BBQ with Stephan.

Episode 8 of Big Shanks Radio features the guys with the coolest team name in BBQ... Grilla Warfare... I had a blast talking to these guys and I'm sure you'll enjoy the chat as Alan, Michael and Rick take us through their journey from roadside Weber pickups to competing at the American Royale. Enjoy 👊🏻

Season 1 of Big Shanks Radio is proudly supported by our show sponsors:

Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes: @Clean_heatcharcoal

Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces: @smokeyq_

In this Episode we chat with Jason Linto from BBQ Events Australia. We find out what inspired Jason to get into BBQ and how BBQ Events Australia was born out of a course he did with Harry Soo and a desire to get more American Pitmasters out to Australia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Jason!

Please remember to support our Season 1 show sponsors:

Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes: @Clean_heatcharcoal

Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces: @smokeyq_

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio we speak with David Ong – David has been involved in the BBQ scene in Perth since the ice age. He’s the man behind Pitmaster University and also a KCBS Judge and organiser. Ongy talks all things BBQ in this episode, including a cracking example of how BBQ is apparently just like meeting a girl for the first time. We hope you enjoy this chat with Ongy.

This episode of Big Shanks Radio is brought to you by:

Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes: @Clean_heatcharcoal

Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces: @smokeyq_

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio we speak with Alex Castiglia - Pitmaster at the Norfolk Hotel. Alex talks about his American BBQ heritage, growing up in St Louis and how he's brought his love of BBQ to Fremantle. We hope you enjoy this chat with Alex.

This episode of Big Shanks Radio is brought to you by:

Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes: @clean_heatcharcoal

Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces: @smokeyq_

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio, we talk to one of Perth’s premiere pit builders in Jason Meldrum. Jason is the owner of Southern Ocean Smokers and Molly’s BBQ Smoke House and he talks us through how he drew inspiration from Central Texas Brisket King – Aaron Frankiln, how his smoker builds have evolved and what he’s got in store for the future. We hope you enjoy this Episode of Big Shanks Radio with Jason.

Thanks again to our podcast sponsors:

Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces - #smokeyq

Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes - #fuelyourpassion

In this episode of Big Shanks Radio, we talk to Perth’s guru of all things BBQ – none other than Gusface Grillah himself, Gus Gallagher. Since winning Perth’s Best Burger a few years ago, Gus has taken BBQ on full time. What started out as a Blog to document his BBQ journey has grown to become something much bigger with the formation of the Perth BBQ School. We talk about the origins of Gusface Grillah, how many BBQ’s he has in the collection and the evolution of the Perth BBQ scene. We hope you enjoy this Episode of Big Shanks Radio with Gus.

Thanks again to our podcast sponsors:
- Smokey Q Rubs and Sauces | #smokeyq
- Cleanheat Charcoal and Briquettes | #fuelyourpassion

In this very first episode of Big Shanks Radio, we talk to the other "Big" guy of Australian BBQ - Big Don. Big Don (aka Donovan MacDonald) has built quite the reputation here in Perth with his #undergroundbbq weekend cooks around the city. We talk about his inspiration for underground bbq, why he loves his brisket and how he commissioned one of the biggest smokers WA has seen to date. We hope you enjoy the first ever episode of Big Shanks Radio!

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