The Next Thing Smokin' with Brian Rodgers & Friends

At age 44, Award-Winning Kansas City Pitmaster & Chef, Brian Rodgers, was labelled morbidly obese at 300 pounds and diagnosed with SIX life-threatening diseases. Determined to beat death, he refused gastric bypass surgery and relied instead on his 30 years worth of BBQ experience and his unique knowledge of plant-based food to heal himself.Miraculously, within just 6 short months, Brian was off all medications, reversed all six diseases, lost an astonishing 120 pounds.....and discovered Plant Based BBQ.....Yes, that’s really a thing! The best part? He documented all of it in detail for you right here on this podcast!Tune in each week to hear Brian share his incredible six-month journey and the exact step-by-step process he followed to get there. From his meal plan and exercise regime, to his inner-most thoughts during the journey, Brian isn’t afraid to reveal all. He even shares how he maintains his new healthy lifestyle while still being able to enjoy mouth-watering BBQ and delicious food - slightly modified, of course! Just when you thought it couldn't get any juicier, Brian will also invite his amazing friends & industry experts on the podcast to dive deep into the science and psychology behind why he was able to lose so much weight and crush his diseases within such a short period of time. You’ll hear from his extensive network of doctors, nutritionists, coaches, athletes, entrepreneurs, and so many more incredible people. So, what are you waiting for? Press play and be prepared to get fun, exciting, and super informative conversations delivered straight to your ears.