Around the Grill Interviews The BBQ industry is full of interesting people & events. Because of that, every month we are going to feature an individual who is making a name for themselves and ask questions to learn more about how the passion they feel for smoking, grilling and anything else BBQ-related. So pull up a chair, grab a plate, grab your favorite beverage, and get ready for some good food ideas and great conversation from "Around the Grill".

This month we interview Big Jim Stancil of Bare Knuckles BBQ about his appearance on BBQ Pitmasters and what it takes to become a Grand Champion BBQ'er.

Bill Gillespie from Smokin' Hoggz BBQ answers questions about BBQ, competitive cooking and being a member of a bbq team.

Author, teacher, & television personality Steven Raichlen discusses BBQ, writing, television & the perfect way to spend Memorial Day in this edition of Around the Grill!

Chef Tony was in attendance at the Jack Daniel's World Cook-off where he got a chance to ask some of the elite in the barbecue world about their experiences with competition cooking.