Troy Hellen’s Flavor-Filled Journey with What’s Smokin’ BBQ | Episode #11

In this delicious episode of The GreeneScene Podcast, hosts Shelly Brown and Dolly Throckmorton sit down with Troy Hellen, owner and operator of What’s Smokin’ BBQ, to talk about his journey from military service and retail management to running one of Greene County’s favorite food trucks.

Troy shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching a family-run business during the height of COVID, the inspiration behind the name, and the ups and downs of food truck life, from warmer malfunctions to a story about nacho cheese. With the help from his wife, daughter, and son, What’s Smokin’ BBQ has become a fixture at local farmers markets, festivals, weddings, and pop-ups all over the county.

He also gives a peek into the dedication it takes to perfect slow-smoked meats, the secrets behind their house-made rubs and sauces, and the menu items that didn’t quite work (looking at you, pork tacos). This episode is packed with flavor, family, and the fiery passion it takes to build a legacy, one smoked brisket at a time.

Learn more about What's Smokin' BBQ here: https://greenescenemagazine.com/veteran-brings-bbq-to-the-front-lines-of-flavor/

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Host/Executive Producer: Shelly Brown

Host/Executive Producer: Dolly Throckmorton

Executive Producer: Pam Marisa

Audio Editor/Manager: Jacob Ahlbrand

Producer/Researcher: Eric Palfrey

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