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In Joiners, hosts Tim Tierney and Danny Shapiro take a casual stroll through the world of hospitality by chatting with its most colorful characters.
Episode #186 - James Sanders of Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
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1 hour 18 minutes
1 week ago
Episode #186 - James Sanders of Sanders BBQ Supply Co.
The first guest of 2026’s origins might be modest, but the results are anything but. From deciding to cook as a nine-year-old so he didn’t have to eat the same meal every night, to bootstrapping a BBQ restaurant from a single Weber grill (the small version!) into one of the NYT's top 50 restaurants in the country, Chef James Sanders is very much the real deal. His South Side BBQ hotspot, Sanders BBQ Supply Co., is a much-loved gem -- and for good reason. James is obsessive about consistency, patient with craft, and deeply principled about the people and traditions he’s responsible for carrying forward. This week, we talk: being asked to oversee the storied Harold's Chicken franchise, mastering ribs, the plan for the forthcoming Sanders Barbecue Prime (with details about the liquor license), and so much more!
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In Joiners, hosts Tim Tierney and Danny Shapiro take a casual stroll through the world of hospitality by chatting with its most colorful characters.