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For people who do not just eat BBQ, they follow it. just eat BBQ, they follow it.


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  • From the Pit: A short Texas BBQ essay with a real point of view.

  • Around the Fire: BBQ news and culture stories worth knowing.

  • Pitmaster Picks: Videos, podcasts, cooks, and media worth your time.

  • BBQ Events Radar: Festivals, pop-ups, cook-offs, and road-trip-worthy stops.

BBQ Fandom is the weekly newsletter from ExploringBBQ.com, our Texas BBQ hub for restaurant discovery, BBQ Passport, city pages, recipes, guides, and community stories.

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BBQ Fandom Issue #19

Jul 23, 2026

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BBQ Fandom Issue #19

Rising brisket prices are changing the calculation for backyard cooks, BBQ joints, and the trays we order.

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