What Barbecue Needs to Leave in 2025 (and What Deserves to Rise)
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This Week in Barbecue, Season 8 Episode 17, Rasheed Philips and Bryan Hull close out 2025 with an unfiltered talk about the state of BBQ. From canceled collaborations to Traeger’s meltdown, from the rise of “tenderism” to the future of open-fire cooking, the duo tackles what barbecue needs to let go of and what deserves to rise in 2026.Topics Covered: The MOVE challenge and the BBQ fitness wave Why “tenderism” might be marketing gone wrong, Traeger lawsuits, tech burnout, and dropping stock prices. The Campbell’s Soup controversy, Nostalgia, food quality, and the illusion of flavorThe cuts, cooks, and community BBQ needs next This Week in Barbecue is the podcast for those who love the culture, craft, and chaos of the pit. Subscribe for weekly episodes, hot takes, and everything barbecue
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