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Team Unknown BBQ Announces New Corporate Sponsor

Hey Fine BBQ People… I’ve just been given the go ahead to announce publicly that Team Unknown BBQ has just earned a sponsorship position from Crown Royal.  

Team Unknown BBQ Crown Royal

Adding Crown Royal Goodness to Friday Night Prep Action

Now we all know that the Team Unknown Cook Site is always poppin’ especially on Friday nights during cook prep.  Shoot, between Damien eating raw Ghost Chili Peppers, Steve cooking up wild boar that hey “might” have procured by means some would call nefarious, and Dorsey “strummin’ and sangin” so well he makes the Ghost of Hank Williams show up and join in – there’s always a sight to see.

Well, now you’ll see this bad ass banner and other proudly presented Crown Royal goodness added to the mix.  When asked about what he thought regarding the Crown Royal sponsorship, Jason Whitcomb (JW) made it clear…

Unknown BBQ is honored and very excited that Crown Royal has chosen to sponsor our team.  This is a huge day for our us and for competition BBQ in general.  

And that’s what it’s all about, right?  Competition BBQ has always been where it’s at.  The world is really starting to take notice thanks to shows like BBQ Pitmasters and the like.  Anytime Pro BBQ gets this kind of bump, it presents a rising to the tide that lifts all our ships.

Please show your support and congratulations for Team Unknown by leaving comment below, and be sure to share this great news using the Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus buttons at the top of this post.

This post is long overdue, but I need to send out some BBQ Smoker Site Love to Chad Ward and the crew at Whiskey Bent BBQ for the work they’re doing on their “Whiskey Bent BBQ – In the Pit” radio show.  These guys were among the very first BBQ Teams that reached out to me a few years back when I first started this blog.  Since then, they’ve been nothing but gracious with their time when meeting up with me at cooks, and I can always count on getting the “real deal scoop” from them on what’s up in BBQ Land.

Whiskey Bent BBQ In the Pit Radio Show

Whiskey Bent BBQ In the Pit Radio Show

Whiskey Bent BBQ – In the Pit Radio Show

There are several great BBQ radio shows on the internet in addition to “In the Pit.”  What I really love about Chad’s show is that you always get the cook’s perspective.  Those who know him understand that Chad does things his way.  He’s always fair, eager to help out when folks need a hand, but he’s going to tell you what he thinks about his BBQ, your BBQ, and anything discussed on his show.  And isn’t what what we really want?  The straight story?  I find it refreshing – and typically hilarious!

Dana Hillis Big Papa's Country Kitchen Grand Champion 2012 Winter Haven Smoke on the Water

Dana Hillis Big Papa's Country Kitchen Grand Champion 2012 Winter Haven Smoke on the Water

I loved the most recent show Dana L. Hillis of Big Papa’s Country Kitchen!  Chad did a great interview with Dana  - discussing Big Papa’s Country Kitchen’s awesome start to 2012!  You can find that one here.

If you’ve not had the chance to catch “In the Pit,” head to the radio archive page on the Whiskey Bent site.  Get over there and check it out!