Ep. 11: Dark Side of the Grill at Daytona

Bobby Dale Earnhardt On Racing & Faith — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 22 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. Recorded trackside at Charlotte Motor Speedway with helicopters buzzing overhead, fans stopping by mid-sentence, and a full slate of race week chaos happening all around them, this episode got interrupted more times than the crew could count. Audio hiccups and all, Big John and John Boy still wanted to get this one out to you — because the conversation with ARCA driver Bobby Dale Earnhardt was too good to sit on the shelf. Bobby Dale Earnhardt, ARCA Menards Series driver and grandson of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt, now running his second full season back behind the wheel after stepping away to raise his family. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbydaleearnhardt/ [https://www.instagram.com/bobbydaleearnhardt/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobbyDaleEarnhardt1/ [https://www.facebook.com/BobbyDaleEarnhardt1/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyEarnhardtRacingl [https://www.youtube.com/@BobbyEarnhardtRacingl] In this episode: * Bobby Dale opens up on walking away from racing to focus on his family, and coming back this year for a full 20-race ARCA season * His daughter's terrifying wreck, the five-point harness that saved her, and her first question from the ambulance cart * Drafting with Cleetus McFarland at Daytona and hanging trackside with Travis Pastrana during a late-night truck race * Bobby Dale's heroes of the week — his great-uncle Terry Brown, a WWII POW and Purple Heart recipient, plus a plan to bring his granddad's 1996 red-white-and-blue paint scheme back to the track at Bristol this September Faith, family, and a whole lot of racing — this one hits every pillar we stand on. From our table to yours, God bless. Find The McLemore Boys: https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys [https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys] https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys] https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos] Chapters (approximate, based on transcript timing): 00:00 – Bobby Dale is back: two years into his ARCA return 00:02 – Four kids, one on the road, and "we haven't said no" to a fifth 00:02:57 – His daughter's wreck and the five-point harness that saved her 00:04:32 – A "godsend" first run at Daytona 00:05:20 – Drafting with Cleetus McFarland, hanging with Travis Pastrana 00:07:41 – Beef ribs on the Pack Rat smoker and a 3:15am night at the track 00:10:15 – Finding his own voice out of the Earnhardt shadow 00:13:15 – Growing up in his faith and finding maturity 00:16:06 – Crown Vic races and the helicopters that keep interrupting the podcast 00:19:41 – Racing goals, championships, and his one and only black flag 00:23:00 – Celebrating America's 250th trackside at Charlotte 00:26:21 – Hero of the week: Terry Brown, Allan Brown, and the late, great Earnhardt 00:27:52 – Verse of the week: Joshua 1:9 and Philippians 4:13 00:31:15 – His wife Bri holding down the fort with four kids 00:35:44 – Bringing his granddad's 1996 paint scheme to Bristol 00:37:05 – Final thoughts and sign-off #BobbyDaleEarnhardt #ARCARacing #CharlotteMotorSpeedway #EarnhardtFamily #GrillinAcrossAmerica

A World Steak Champ, a Hacker, and a BBQ Pit — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 21 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. The night before the Freedom 250 bus unveiling at Talladega, the boys sit down trackside with the pit crew that's been hauling 500 pounds of beef and running the smoker all week. The build started as a dare: turn a 16ft shipping container into a working commercial smoker. They actually pulled it off. Guests: Tim Van Doren ("Bama Grill Master") — 2019 5th Place World Steak Champion, Food Network's BBQ Brawl https://www.instagram.com/bamagrillmaster/ [https://www.instagram.com/bamagrillmaster/] Nick Ray ("Biscuits & Briskets") — IT security engineer and certified ethical hacking instructor at Purdue, full-time pitmaster on the side https://www.instagram.com/biscuits_n_briskets/ [https://www.instagram.com/biscuits_n_briskets/] In this episode: * How a challenge from 1-800-Pack-Rat turned into a 16ft container smoker, fully designed and built in-house * Tim and Nick's barbecue origin stories — from a COVID hobby and a Memphis in May friendship to a five-years-running Talladega tradition * A rundown of the truckload of Piedmontese beef rolling in for the week — tomahawks, briskets, tenderloin, and more * Hero of the Week: Nick honors his father, Terry Van Doren, a National Guard veteran Faith, family, food, fun, and freedom — that's the order, and tonight's table proves it. From our table to yours, God bless. Find The McLemore Boys: https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys [https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys] https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys] https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos] Chapters: 0:00 – Live from the pit at Talladega 1:33 – Talladega then vs. now 5:33 – Grillin' Across America announced, bus unveiling 5:56 – Piedmontese beef breakdown 7:27 – How they all first met 10:14 – Building the Pack Rat smoker 14:07 – Nick's barbecue origin story 19:23 – Nick's day job: ethical hacking instructor 22:30 – Worcestershire sauce as a brisket binder 24:11 – Hero of the Week: Terry Van Doren 25:33 – Verse of the week & sign-off #Talladega #BamaGrillMaster #BiscuitsAndBriskets #GrillinAcrossAmerica #McLemoreBoys

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. on Winning Daytona & Racing at Talladega — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 20 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. NASCAR Cup Series driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. pulls up a chair at the Freedom Bus at Talladega Superspeedway and sits down with John Boy and Big John mid-race weekend. From back-to-back Nationwide Series championships to his Daytona 500 victory — and the July 4th race where he came across the radio yelling "1776" — Ricky brings the full story of a career built on grit, faith, and a dad who raced the night of his own wedding. Guest: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. — NASCAR Cup Series driver, #47 Hayek Motorsports, two-time Nationwide Series champion and Daytona 500 winner. https://www.instagram.com/stenhousejr/ [https://www.instagram.com/stenhousejr/] In this episode: * Ricky breaks down the Daytona 500 win and the iconic "1776" radio call from his July 4th Daytona victory * The story behind car number 47 — and why 45 ended up on his truck series ride too * His dad as hero of the week: a man who worked through the night and drove the family to Myrtle Beach without sleeping * Big John closes with Philippians 4:13 as the verse of the week — the strength they've all needed at Talladega Faith. Family. Food. Fun. Freedom. Grateful for every mile and every person we meet on this road. From our table to yours, God bless. Find The McLemore Boys: https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys [https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys] https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys] https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos] Chapters: 0:00 — Days of Thunder & NASCAR movie talk 0:54 — Welcome & intro: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. at Talladega 1:46 — Ricky on being one of NASCAR's most patriotic drivers 2:08 — The #47 hat, number 45, and the Trump connection 3:27 — How NASCAR car numbers work & Ricky's racing history 5:03 — Cup Series journey and first win at Talladega (2017) 5:23 — The Daytona 500 and the "1776" July 4th race call 6:29 — Go-karts to NASCAR: Ricky's origin story 22:03 — White-knuckling Atlanta and Texas 22:24 — Hero of the week: Ricky's dad and grandfather (Navy veteran) 24:04 — Verse of the week: Philippians 4:13 25:33 — Relationship with team, hunting talk, and send-off #RickyStenhouse Jr #NASCAR #Talladega #GrillinAcrossAmerica #WhatsCookin

AJ Styles Stepped Away From the Ring to Hit the Pit — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 19 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. WWE Superstar and former World Champion AJ "The Phenomenal" One Styles hangs up his boots for the day to talk life outside the squared circle with Big John and John Boy. From traveling the world to the quiet thrill of hunting in Pistol Creek, AJ shares what truly matters when the stadium lights go down and family takes center stage. Guest: AJ Styles, WWE Superstar Follow AJ on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajstylesp1/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/ajstylesp1/?hl=en] In this episode: * AJ Styles opens up about his championship legacy in Japan and WWE—and why his wife couldn't care less about his title belts. * The guys recap their first meeting over Wagyu steaks during the Georgia vs. Texas football game. * Big John attempts to trade a future Pistol Creek turkey hunting trip for a lesson in the wrestling ring. * A look ahead at the next chapter of AJ’s legendary career and his growing bond with the McLemore family. Rooted in Faith, Family, Food, Fun, and Freedom, the McLemore Boys are bringing people together one plate at a time. Whether they are cooking up Wagyu steaks in Talladega or swapping road stories with global superstars, it’s all about serving the ones who make this country great. From our table to yours, God bless. Find The McLemore Boys: https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys [https://linktr.ee/themclemoreboys] https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.facebook.com/themclemoreboys] https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys [https://www.instagram.com/themclemoreboys] Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@TheMcLemoreBoys/videos] Chapters: 00:00:00 — Championship Belts vs. Family Life 00:00:38 — First Steaks & Connecting in Georgia 00:15:00 — Life on the Road & Next Career Chapters (Estimate) 00:30:00 — Pistol Creek Turkey Hunting Invitation (Estimate) 00:38:42 — Outro & Talladega Cooking Preview #AJStyles #WWE #TheMcLemoreBoys #BBQLife #FaithFamilyFood

Key West BBQ Raises Big for Kids' Cancer — What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys

Episode 17 of What's Cookin' with The McLemore Boys. The McLemore Boys bring the podcast straight to the Key West Barbecue Invitational, where the entire event benefits the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. They sit down first with Chris Geib on why 43 kids a day get diagnosed with cancer and why less-toxic, more targeted treatment is the mission, then bring on Bear Holeman, the fisherman who helped build this event from a small group of buddies into a 22-team competition raising real money and awareness. Guests: Chris Geib — Chief Development Officer, National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. linkedin.com/in/chris-geib Bear Holeman — Fisherman, co-organizer of the Key West Barbecue Invitational. instagram.com/bearholeman In this episode: * What the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation actually funds and why government dollars don't cover it * How a small fishing trip between friends turned into a 22-team barbecue and fishing competition for charity * The story behind W Sauce and how it became a fixture in the barbecue community * Hero of the Week: the kids fighting childhood cancer with no fear, plus a reflection on fatherhood Faith, Family, Food, Fun, Freedom — and a huge shoutout to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation, Chris Geib, Bear Holeman, and everyone at W Sauce for putting this event on. From our table to yours, God bless.