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The Memphis Spark: How Family, Fire & Flavor Built a Barbecue Legacy

BBQ RADIO NETWORK··7 August 2026·42 min

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Send us Fan MailThis week on the Barbecue Radio Network, Freddie Bell sits down with John Biak of Just North of Memphis Barbecue — a pitmaster whose story starts with family, faith, and a legendary Memphis dry rub. Hear how an 11‑year‑old kid smelling smoke on a Tennessee carport grew into a national champion, how Christy’s sauce became award‑winning magic, and why their partnership makes barbecue unforgettable. Don’t miss it — only on the Barbecue Radio Network. Support the showwww.bbqradionetwork.com