This week, I am joined by my good friend, Jeff Budnechky of Apocalypse BBQ! In this episode, we talk about Jeff's tough start to his journey as he battled leukemia and the COVID shutdown, his Instagram viral skull shaped cornbread, and how he incorporated Cuban coffee in his bbq sauce, which led to an angry Yelp review saying the ribs kept him up all night. Follow Apocalyse BBQ on Instagram @apocalypsebbq ! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram...

This week, I am joined by not only the man behind the extensive line of Lane's BBQ Rubs and Sauces, but the man who helped me bring my Meat Dave All-Purpose Seasoning and Rub to life, Ryan Lane! In this episode, we talk about the behind the scenes process of how a rub is made, Ryan's top 3 moments in his BBQ journey, and the Great Turkey Brine Wars. Follow Lane's BBQ on all social media @lanesbbq ! Make sure to listen and subscribe to Ryan's podcast, At the Table with Ryan Lane! For tour...

This week, I am joined by the very funny, very creative, Cody Lewis aka Cody Tries Stuff ( @codytriesstuff )! We talk about his very unique approach to food content, dying by baker's lung, and how he awkwardly gifted a loaf of bread to comedian Mark Normand. Follow Cody on Instagram and Tiktok @codytriesstuff ! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by two-time Michelin Star recipient and Owner/Executive Chef/Partner of Embers and Ash Co. and Cannabis Supper Club, Chef Chris Binotto! Tune in to hear about his background working with highly successful chefs, his many runs on televised food competition shows, and how Snoop Dogg predicted his future in appearing on Chopped after cooking for him. Follow Chef Binotto on Instagram @chef_binotto ! Make sure to follow his project pages as well @embersandash.co and...

This week, I am joined by Colorado Craft Beef's Jeff Smith! Listen to us talk about the beauty of a renegade ranch roll, how Jeff and his family was social distancing before it was cool, and my genius business idea of following a cow's life from birth to our plates. Go to coloradocraftbeef.com to buy the best beef for delivery! Follow Colorado Craft Beef on X @colocraftbeef and on all other socials @coloradocraftbeef ! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on...

This week, I am joined by the open-fire king himself, Al Frugoni ( @alfrugoniofc  )! Tune in to hear us talk about the art of cooking Argentinian inspired meats on an open fire, his signature chimichurri rub, and how he's bringing all kinds of open fire content to the public with Embers TV! Follow Al on Instagram and Tiktok @alfrugoni ! Go to alfrugoni.com to buy his seasonings, grills, and all other products! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram...

This week, I am joined by Big Green Egg's #TeamGreen 's Captain Ron! In this episode, we talk about his hoarder-size collection of smokers, his partnership with FOGO Charcoal ( @Fogocharcoal  ), and his success in Big Green Egg's Egg Fests. Follow Captain Ron on Instagram @cptnron302 ! Check out his weekly videos on FOGO Charcoal's youtube channel  @Fogocharcoal  ! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a...

This week, I am joined by Mississippi's own, Heath Riles of Heath Riles BBQ ( @HeathRilesBBQ  ) ! Tune in to hear us talk more Rub 'n Tug activities, being recognized by fans, and his podcast, Shootin' the Que. Follow Heath Riles on Instagram, X, Pinterest, and TikTok @heathrilesbbq ! Go to heathrilesbbq.com for recipes and to buy Heath's rubs! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by the Grill Girl herself, Robyn Lindars! Tune in to hear about how a bottle of pinot grigio led to the birth of her "Grill Girl", why she's becoming known as the "Iguana Queen" and how she had a pizza mishap on live tv! Follow Robyn on Instagram @grillgirlrobyn Go to grillgirl.com for recipes and to buy Robyn's rub! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by the man behind Blazing Star BBQ, Mike Starr! We talk about how Mike got his rubs in restaurants, how he caught the biggest wild lobster on his first try, and how Dave blew his load too early at the Rub 'n Tug (don't ask). Follow Blazing Star BBQ on all social media @blazingstarbbq Go to blazingstarbbq.com to learn more and to buy Mike's rubs! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for...

***Somehow, this episode disappeared. This is a re-upload*** This week, I am joined by owner of Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Co., Kyle Hardee. Tune in to hear us talk a little about the story behind Tubb's, our shared experiences of pigging out on delicious food, and his sushi and taco fusion creation, King Jefe. Follow Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Co. on Instagram @tubbsshrimpandfish For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple...

This week, I am joined by my friend Tim Van Doren, aka Bama Grill Master! Tune in to listen to some of his barbecuing secrets, what his kids think about his fame in the barbecue world, and how he can even make cooking broccoli sound fun. Follow Tim on Tiktok and Instagram @bamagrillmaster For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by author of "Butcher on the Block: Everyday Recipes, Stories, and Inspirations from Your Local Butcher and Beyond". Hear us talk about his favorite recipes, underrated cuts, and him casually mentioning his fragrance line. Make sure to check out his book wherever you shop for them! Follow Matt on Instagram @mattrmoore For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by none other than my other half from The Mermen Podcast, comedian, Forrest Shaw! He might think he knows nothing about barbecue, but I prove him wrong with his own knowledge of amazing barbecue joints around the world. Make sure to watch the Mermen Podcast on the Comedy Records page on Youtube and listen wherever you get your podcasts! Follow Forrest on Instagram @forrestshaw Go to forrestshaw.net for his tour dates! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com ...

This week, I am joined by World Champion Pitmaster, James Cruse! Hear a little bit of his bbq journey and impressive track record all while being on location and giving us a little tour of the home of the Battle of New Orleans, the last battle of the Revolutionary War. Follow James on Instagram @jamescruse Go to stockyardlanding.com to buy bbq products and learn more! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for...

This week, I am joined by Jason and Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ! We talk about our surprise meet at Memphis in May, Jason's viral Bacon Explosion recipe, and how pellet smokers have produced some surprising results. Go to burntfingerbbq.com to buy their bbq products and learn more! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by Kosmo of Kosmos Q! Hear all about his start to the barbecue world, his impressive lineup of rubs, and how he has the same bladder schedule as Dave Grohl. Follow Kosmo on Instagram @kosmosq Go to kosmosq.com to buy his bbq rubs and learn more! For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by host of the Best BBQ Show, Yoni! Join us as we discuss the best barbecue in Texas, how he went from barbecuing to producing Kill Tony, and how he sees parallels between comedy and barbecue. Follow Yoni on Instagram @bestbarbecue For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by Ty Sherrell of TX Brew & Barbecue! Hear a little bit about his story, how he still personally ships all of his rub orders, and about his recent appendix rupture! Go to txbrewandbarbecue.com to buy his rub and learn more! Follow Ty on Instagram @txbrewandbarbecue For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by Chris Jones of the Neanderthal Fire Company! Catch us talking about how they strive to own fire, having drunken pitch meetings together, and the juice groove. Go to neanderthalfireco.com to buy their products and learn more! Follow Neanderthal Fire Co on Instagram @neanderthal_fire_company For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by Justin Renfrow of Whats Cooking JR. We talk about the passionate Philadelphia food scene, infusing his meals with CBD, and we tackle (no pun intended) his football career and cooking bbq for the guys. Follow Justin on Instagram @j.renfrow For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by Chris Sussman aka The BBQ Buddha! Tune in to hear his story as well as some recipes you might see in his new book, "The Ultimate Big Green Egg Cookbook"! Go to linktr.ee/thebbqbuddha to pre-order his new book as well as check out some of his new recipes. Follow The BBQ Buddha on Instagram @the_bbq_buddha For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

This week, I am joined by one half of the guys behind Bear & Burton's W Sauce, Burton Young, to talk about his recent but amazing journey in getting their sauce on the shelves! Go to thewsauce.com to learn more about the sauce and where you can get some. Follow their page on Instagram @wsauceofficial For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!

THE MEAT DAVE PODCAST IS OFFICIALLY BACK! To kick things back off, I am joined by the talented and hilarious Chuck Matto aka Chuck's Flavor Train! So hop on the train and enjoy the podcast! Follow Chuck on Instagram and TikTok @chucksflavortrain for hilarious and delicious content. Go to chucksflavortrain.com to learn more about what he does. For tour dates, go to davewilliamsoncomedy.com Follow Dave on Instagram @Davewcomedy Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a shoutout on air!