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About
YouTuber, pitmaster, educator, and barbecue expert known for combining his background in biology and chemistry with the art of low-and-slow smoking and breaking down the science of barbecue by explaining smoke behavior, collagen breakdown, heat transfer, and fire control in a way that home cooks can understand. His content has helped him amass a large following of over 750,000 YouTube subscribers.
Before Fame
He originally worked as a high school biology and chemistry teacher. He bought his first smoker around 2015 and began experimenting with fire, airflow, and cooking temperatures. He launched his YouTube channel in 2016 and uploaded his first YouTube video "Welcome to Mad Scientist BBQ" in November 2016. He transitioned into making BBQ content creation full-time in 2020.
Trivia
His BBQ journey began with a $300 hardware-store smoker. His most popular videos include step-by-step tutorials on brisket, pork butt, ribs, and offset smoker fire-management with several videos and clips earning millions of views each.
Family Life
His real name is Jeremy Yoder. He grew up in a family with Amish roots. He left that lifestyle as he grew up but retained a strong appreciation for simplicity, craftsmanship, and communal meals.
Associated With
He and Harry Soo are both known for their BBQ YouTube content.
