The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast · August 8, 2025 · 25 min

Ep 79: Summer Royale 2025: Whole Hog, & Giving Back w/ Stan Battle

👉🏽 Before you do anything else — check out the site below!🎙️ The Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/BlackSmokeBarbecue In this episode, hosts Charlie and Tee welcome back the always-entertaining Stan Battle to talk all things Summer Royale 2025 —one of the most anticipated barbecue cook-offs of the year. This event isn’t just about incredible whole hog and rib competitions—it’s about community, charity, and keeping BBQ culture alive . 🐖 What’s in This Episode: Inside scoop on the whole hog and rib competitions Why Summer Royale continues to grow year after year The art, skill, and patience behind whole hog cooking The importance of giving back through BBQ How this event fosters camaraderie among pitmasters Details on the Friday meet & greet —your chance to connect with the pros, swap stories, and learn BBQ secrets 🔥 Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a backyard griller, or just love the smell of smoked meat in the air, this episode will get you fired up for Summer Royale 2025 . 👉 Like, comment, and subscribe to stay tapped into the best of BBQ culture, competitions, and community. #BlackSmokeBBQ #SummerRoyale2025 #WholeHogBBQ #RibCompetition #BBQCommunity #PitMasterCheez #CharityThroughCooking #BarbecueCulture #BBQPodcast #MeetThePitmasters #CookOffSeason #BBQEvents Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast 02:59 Introducing Summer Royale 2025 04:49 The Heart of Summer Royale: Community and Charity 09:12 Friday Meet and Greet: Building Connections 11:53 The Unique Experience of Whole Hog Cooking 18:50 Event Details: When and Where to Join Us