Hops & Hogs BBQ 04/25 - "The Throwdown!"

Nordo and Aaron from Northern Fire discuss cooking the perfect brisket!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordo and Ken from Heavy Rotation hang out with Bryan, the owner/founder Turtle's Bar & Grill, a longtime staple in downtown Shakopee!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northern Fire hosted a "People's Choice Throwdown" at their shop in Minnetonka last weekend, featuring a bunch of local/regional competition BBQ cooks! Nordo & Aaron got to sit down with Troy & Jen from Pittie Q BBQ, then Kyle from Hot Daddy's BBQ & Andy of "BBQ with Boterman!" Different stories, but the same love for BBQ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Champlin's finest, Elm Creek Brewing! Nordo and Ken roll up to Champlin to drink beers and chat with Elm Creek's owner/founder Mitch Carlson! Really cool story of a local guy building something awesome from the ground up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Certainly a "Texas-inspired" podcast -- Learn all about Big Bore Barbecue in Hanover from its owner/founder, Chad Brink! Nordo, KFAN's Paul Charchian and Aaron from Northern Fire all join for a roundtable of beers and BBQ!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On site at Northern Fire, the guys are trying to celebrate anniversaries while simultaneous having a cooking contest. "Zabuton-a-thon!" Happy 4th to Northern Fire, happy 2nd to Heavy Rotation...and in between, talking about phone apps for grills and how to cook the perfect wagyu steak!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Short or Tall Eatery & Drink Hall in Rogers MN! The owner, Brian, joins from the start to share his love of local beer, then Nordo & Ken break down Short or Tall's "Sweet 16" of awesome MN-brewed beers!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordo is back at the "shop!" Hanging with Aaron & Jon of Northern Fire, and Ken from Heavy Rotation Brewing. Choosing an offset smoker, food trucks, secret codes and more...all served with a cream ale!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordo chats with Johan Magnusson, founder of Big Swede BBQ in the Phoenix area. Born in Sweden, he turned his passion for cooking into a career, and he's in town this weekend for the Up North Expo at the Minneapolis convention center! It's a conversation about flavor, fire and even some football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nordo, Ken & Aaron are posted up at Heavy Rotation Brewing in Brooklyn Park. Bad beer etiquette, the seltzer option, local BBQ love, putting beer in your rib wrap and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.