Episode Details

This week on the Wise Guys BBQ Podcast, Vin and Chip dive into major BBQ news! They sit down with Championship BBQ Alliance (CBA) competitor and organizer Matt Pereira, who is bringing six CBA-sanctioned BBQ competitions to New England—a first for the Texas-based circuit. These competitions will take place in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts, and the Rhode Island winner earns a coveted spot at the Jack Daniels BBQ Competition. Next, they chat with Dan Lloyd, owner of Big Dog Sauce, an award-winning, all-natural BBQ sauce company. Dan shares exciting news about the grand opening of his first brick-and-mortar store on April 5th and gives a rundown of his gluten-free, preservative-free, farm-fresh sauces. To close the show, Vin and Chip highlight a must-attend BBQ competition class hosted by Jeff from El Jefe Smoke—perfect for both aspiring pitmasters and backyard grillers looking to sharpen their skills.