Podcasts by Barbecue Base

Everyone loves a double...SCA World Champion! Tim&Sandy Brown stop by... from 2023-11-30T17:00

This is not a show you want to miss! Not one, but two SCA Steak Points Chase World Champions join us today in the form of Tim & Sandy Brown from Rockville Illinois when they were here in NZ!...

The Hardcore Carnivore - Jess Pryles from 2023-11-16T17:00

The queen of the Que, the Hardcore Carnivore herself, Jess Pryles stops by the base today to chat about her time filming Cooks on Fire, give you a heap of tips to make your BBQ better and talk a...

They're back! It's the Cook Cartel! from 2023-11-02T17:00

Back by popular demand - it's the Cook boys from the Cook Cartel back on the base! We catch up with the lads about their comp journey, tips and tricks, just f'ckn sending it and Cooks on Fire se...

The Rib Roundtable! from 2023-10-15T06:45:34

Here's a show that is a mix of old and new! We noticed that the Rib ROundtable had dropped off the back catalog and that just wasn't right - so we've brought it back for you, but...along with th...

Mike Molony is a saviour of Hawkes Bay! from 2023-09-28T17:00

In this episode we spent time with one of the nicest men in BBQ, if not NZ, Mike Molony from the Silence of the Lambs. When Cyclone Gabrielle hit - he didn't wait, he got right out there and sta...

S1E6 The BBQ BOI - Ken Van Mackelbergh! from 2023-09-28T04:19:18

One of our favourite BBQ people, Ken Van Mackelbergh on Canadian BBQ, Bulls semen and ghost pepper chips!

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S1E16: The Competition Episode with The Cook Cartel! from 2023-09-28T04:02:07

Want to know about competition BBQ? The Cook boys are here to tell you after their first season throwing down!

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S1E5: Harry Soo! from 2023-09-28T03:59:21

Harry Soo, competition master, YouTube celebrity and all round brilliant guy stops by the base and gives you WISDOM!

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S1E14: The Brisket Round Table from 2023-09-28T03:55:16

Here it is - one of our most loved episodes! The Brisket Round Table where we're joined by Adam Winter from The Four Saucemen and Ants Tutuvaki from Fireworks to talk EVERYTHING brisket! 

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S1E2: The Godfather of NZ BBQ - Luke Seeney! from 2023-09-28T03:49:16

Episode 2 of Season one sees us sitting down with Head of the NZBA, Luke Seeney this is a great listen!

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The Backyard Round Table Part 2 from 2023-09-14T18:00

Part two of the backyard round table is here for your listening pleasure! Matt Melville, Croydon Cole, Noel and Alex talk all things Pork, Brisket, Beef and Lamb in this episode - all you need t...

The Backyard Rd Table Pt 1! from 2023-08-31T18:00

This episode is all about the backyard cooks and we dive DEEP! Two of our favourite people in Matt Melville from Rum & Que and Croydon Cole from Smokin' Cole BBQ, stop by to help us talk abo...

Mapari Meats give us the choice cuts! from 2023-08-17T18:00

When Geoff Calder and Rich Healey were looking to start a business after Covid it was either a liquor store or a butchers, we think they made the right choice! 

Join us for a great chat a...

Jamie Hohipuha knows a bit more about restaurants now! from 2023-08-03T23:00:13

Join us this week as we travel down south to the Hawkes Bay and to chat with Jamie Hohipuha who's just celebrated one year running Bareknuckle BBQ, which prior to buying it had exactly zero expe...

James 'Grubbaque' Grubbs will cook anything! from 2023-07-20T20:51:19

The backwoods of Georgia USA are calling us this week as we catch up with one of the stars of Netflix's Great American BBQ Showdown, James 'Grubbaque' Grubbs. If you've ever wondered how you coo...

Low I Que aren't dumb at all... from 2023-07-06T18:00

Here's one that we've been waiting to bring you! Jeremy Morgan and Sam Vanvilay are not only GC winners from this year with Low-I-Que, not only one of the original Cooks on Fire teams, not only ...

Kenworth's and BBQ's - The Big Smoke BBQ Company is here! from 2023-06-22T18:00

Join us this week as we chat to one of the OG's of NZ BBQ - Michael Jeffries from the Big Smoke BBQ Company and his offsider and partner in crime for S1 of Cooks on Fire, Shane Southby! 

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The Boys from Raro from 2023-06-08T18:00

Who's feeling a little tropical? We are! We're off to chat with Tom McDonald and Paul Napa a couple of Kiwi's who are flying the BBQ flag high and proud in Rarotonga! Check out all of the things...

Nature's Kai is ready to eat! from 2023-05-25T18:00

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 f...

Awesome Ugly are looking good in 23! from 2023-05-11T18:00

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...

BBQVANA give us all their secrets! from 2023-04-27T18:00

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 be...

Stef the Maori Rubs One Out! from 2023-04-13T18:00

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...

Charlotte Hughes, Global phenomenon! from 2023-03-30T17:00

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 righ...

Nick Borland the Woodfire Maestro is here! from 2023-03-16T17:00

Join us for an epic chat with Nick Borland about his love (and your next love!) of woodfired cooking. We learnt so much and shared some great laughs with Nick, including an epic guilty pleasure!...

Big Moe Cason! from 2023-03-03T05:00

Come on in as we welcome Big Moe Cason to the Base! Not one to miss! 

Plus NoelThanks  gives you all his secret onions...salad. 

See omnyst...

Mile Marker 66 are on the BBQ highway from 2023-02-16T17:00

This week we welcome back Matt Flanagan from 2022 National RGC's Mile Marker 66! We chat Superbowl, going on a competition run in 2022, Trailers and find a few dark secrets about him! 

Pl...

2022 was just More Better... from 2023-02-02T08:10:43

National BBQ Champions for 2022 and NZ's best known TV BBQ judge join us for this show - Jared MacDonald and Mikey Led! We chat everything More Better, Whole Hog and Cooks on Fire with the boys,...

Shaun and Alia Branson - Cooks on Fire winners! from 2023-01-19T16:00

Welcome back to Season 4! And what a way to kick off with Cooks on Fire winners Shaun & Alia Branson. Come hear about their journey, what's changed and the secrets to the Caveman cooking sty...

The Christmas Special Live - The Podcast! from 2022-12-21T05:01:13

If you missed our livestream show, didn't see it on FB and just wanted it right in your ears...well, you're in luck! Here it is! 

Jampacked with all the action you'd expect and guests lik...

Everything you ever wanted to know about wood with Urban Lumberjack's Matt Grace! from 2022-12-01T17:00

Wood is a critical part of the BBQ experience and if you want the best in NZ, you need to be talking to Urban Lumberjack! And luckily for all of you we have Matt Grace, the Urban Lumberjack hims...

Four Monkeys are in the House! from 2022-11-17T17:00

This week we say g'day to Aussie legend, Daniel Barrett. Fresh off kicking all our backsides at Mania, taking home GC on both days, we catch up to chat with Dan about his first cooks, what makes...

Don't mention Eggplant to Cooks on Fire's Greg Hart! from 2022-11-03T08:02:05

We're joined this week by Greg Hart who has just competed on TVNZ's Cook's on Fire! Many of us already know him as one of the promoters of the Tai Tokerau Competition and sometimes member of Tea...

BBQ WAR Took on the American Royal! from 2022-10-19T17:00

Ever wondered what it's like going to the biggest BBQ competition in the world with over 500 teams? Well, Wayne and Jeremy are here to tell you. 

Plus Wayne's foolproof Pork Belly Method ...

Everything you ever needed to know about BBQ with Ken Van Mackelbergh! from 2022-10-06T17:00

This is the episode you need whether you're brand new to BBQ or starting to become a seasoned pro! We sat down with the legend Ken Van Mackelbergh from Barbecue BOI to get all his best advice on...

No famine here - The Four Saucemen are one the base! from 2022-09-22T18:00

This week we welcome Adam Winter from the Four Saucemen to Barbecue base to talk about their growth from competition team to rub and sauce makers! Adam gives his tips on beef shorties and we tal...

The Gingerest Man in BBQ! Mr Josh Fash stops by... from 2022-09-08T18:00

You'll know his rubs, the awesome Texanz range or you may have one of his special pit barrel accessories, or you may just have seen him tearing up this years competition circuit - but regardless...

BBQ Jesus is here to save your smokey souls! from 2022-08-25T18:00

We've been doing this for three seasons now and we've never taken a dive into the life of BBQ Jesus Noel Hassapladakis, until now! Buckle in good listeners as we go behind the BBQ curtain with M...

Shane Hartstone wants to put his grubs in your mouth... from 2022-08-11T18:00

Mr Wild NZ, Shane Hartstone, joins us this week to talk about his BBQ journey and something that's very close to many of our hearts - hunting and wild game! So, if you've ever wondered about Ven...

Booma Bromage will turn you into a backyard legend! from 2022-07-28T18:00

Backyard cooks, weekend bbq'ers and those passionate about creating amazing que at home - tis one is for you! The man, the myth, the legend, Booma Bromage joins us today and gives away some topi...

Smash some BBQ in his Mouth...Sean Hurwitz brings the rock n roll to us... from 2022-07-14T18:00:11

Not often we get to chat with a real rock and roll axe slinger, but Sean Hurwitz, guitarist from Smashmouth, is just that! Come and hear how he finds BBQ around the world, cooks at home and other t...

Sterling Smith brings us some BBQ Loot n Booty! from 2022-06-30T04:31:49

It's the BBQ pirate himself, Sterling Smith from Loot n Booty BBQ! Join us for a super fun chat with Sterling about Arizona BBQ, competing at the highest level in the US and how he beat the Aussies...

Insta famous BBQ with Amber Merlo! from 2022-06-17T03:08:22

This week we sat down with the awesome Amber Merlo from @meatandmerlo. Amber talks to us about her food journey, BBQ skills and how to be insta ready in your cooks and activity!
Noel and I chat ...

So you think you can cook a good steak? Will Collier is here to make you better! from 2022-06-02T18:00:51

One of the best steak cooks in the world is our guest today, the awesome Will Collier from DB180! Not one to be missed! Noel and Alex talk about Noel's new 375 gallon pit, judging and Noel gives yo...

Team Notorious are here to hypnotize us with great BBQ chat! from 2022-05-19T18:00:08

They're competitors, caterers, social media channels and all round great members of our BBQ Family, Mike and Even Covich - otherwise known as Notorious P.I.T and Notorious E.V.E - stop by to talk e...

I choo choo Chosen Q you...It's the Woodley boys! from 2022-05-04T18:00:09

They've been tearing up the comp scene in 2022 and sit atop of the standings currently after smashing all in their wake! Check in with Paul & Dave from The Chosen Q! Also, Noel gives you just the t...

The Barry White of BBQ - Luke Darnell! from 2022-04-20T05:24:05

This episode we welcome the Pitmaster of Old Virginia Smoke, and one of the most sultry toned individuals in BBQ to the pod, Luke Darnell. We chat about starting a podcast in a pandemic (who wou...

Does Michael Denning-Kemp have the best job in New Zealand? from 2022-04-07T18:00

For this episode we're joined by Mr Heatbeads himself, Aber Living's Outdoor Category Specialist, Michael Denning-Kemp! We chat everything from what he loves to cook at home, through to why the ...

NZs Steak Champ! Dean Davis fresh off the plane! from 2022-03-24T17:00

Heres's our double header interview with Steak champ Dean Davis! He flew the flag for NZ in the recent SCA World Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. Hear how his trip and experience went - befor...

It's Kosmo! from 2022-03-10T17:00

For this episode we were honoured to welcome Darian Kosmo, better known just as Kosmo, to the show! Kosmo is a world champion steak cook and one of the most successful BBQ entrepreneurs with his...

Sisters are doing it for themselves; The Girlmour Girls! from 2022-02-24T17:00

NZ has it's first all female competition BBQ team and we caught up with them! Catch up with Charlotte, Heather & Bex on the eve of their second ever competition at Napier! All your usual fav...

The man behind Meatstock - Jay Beaumont! from 2022-02-09T08:49:07

Did you get into BBQ after attending a Meatstock? We'll bet that plenty of you did! Well, Jay Beaumont is the man for you to thank for these, so strap on in and let's get meaty! 

Plu...

Mr Consistent, Brendan Reisima's back baby! from 2022-01-28T03:49:21

We're back for 2022 and kicking off with a bang! The Smoking Meathouse's Brendan Reisima swings in to chat about what he's been up to for the last 2 years and tell us all about his opening win a...

F*ck! That's some hot chicken! The Christmas special... from 2021-12-22T02:37:47

For the last Barbecue Base of 2021 we wanted to go out with a bang so we invited the Godfather of NZ BBQ, Luke Seeney, and 2021 TOY Champ, Matt Melville from Rum & Que to come down to Smokin...

A Bunch o' Swines stop by... from 2021-12-08T17:00

This week we're off to ol' Blighty, the UK, welcoming Ed Gash from one of Europe's top competition teams, Bunch o' Swines to the show. Find out about the European scene differences to NZ and wha...

Wayne Muller says his Beef Ribs are the best in the world, and we're not arguing! from 2021-11-25T06:15:17

This week we're joined by legendary pitmaster, Wayne Muller from Muller's BBQ in Taylor Texas. Wayne is the third generation of Muller to own this OG BBQ establishment in the heart of Texas. Thi...

A Swift chat about all things rIbs with Wanlop Paunovic! from 2021-11-10T17:00

For the episode we catch up with Wanlop Paunovic, the man who knows all there is to know about importing pork ad ribs and why the US ribs suit us better than local cuts. Don't miss this one!&nbs...

Pitmaster Adam Roberts is the OG Aussie... from 2021-10-28T09:46:12

He's one of the founders of the Australian Barbecue Alliance, has been to NZ 18 times in the last two and a half years and wants to help you cook better BBQ! This episode we catch up wth the man...

Meat Mitch loves trophies... from 2021-10-13T05:07:27

We dust off the Barbecue Base private jet and get ourselves over to KC to catch up with the one and only Meat Mitch Benjamin. Tales of competition, feeding baseball teams, opening restaurants an...

Foraging in the hedgerow with Food by Felina! from 2021-09-30T03:14:21

For this episode we catch up with Felina-Marie Kee from Food by Felina and learn about native ingredients, foraging and how to incorporate them into BBQ! 

We also chat about the exci...

Jye Healey - The Smokeface Grillah from 2021-09-16T11:10:09

We hop over the ditch this week to chat with one of the most well known faces of the Aussie comp scene, Jye Healey from Smokeface Grillah's. We chat everything from how to hide a BBQ from your w...

Shots Fired! Wayne Dil and the BBQ War Tank roll into the Base! from 2021-09-02T18:00

One of the most recognisable teams on the NZ circuit has to be the Tank and Team BBQ War. Wayne Dil dropped by to chat about why he built a tank smoker, what it was like spending 12 weeks on the...

Truck Norris can't be killed that easily! Matt Pickersgill drops by... from 2021-08-19T11:22:25

In March 2021 Matt Pickersgill from Truck Norris lost years of work in a devastating fire. But the BBQ community rallied round and now, like a Phoenix from the ashes he's coming back at ya - rea...

Brad Leighninger knows a surprising amount about New Zealand! from 2021-08-05T10:08:27

We're super excited to bring you this monster episode! Hook yourself in for an amazing competition opportunity plus our chat with the legend that is Gettin' Basted's Brad Leigninger, reigning Te...

Black Label BBQ are in the Food Forest! from 2021-07-21T18:00

This week we're joined by Shaun & Alia Branson, better known as Black Label BBQ! We talk everything about competition, SCA, being a promoter and find out what a Food Forest is! Listen