Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard

Episode 50 August 25, 2023 00:32:45
Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard
Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast
Barbeque family traditions with Phillip McClard

Aug 25 2023 | 00:32:45

/

Show Notes

Phillip McClard of the iconic McClard’s Bar-B-Q in Hot Springs joins Rex Nelson on this week’s episode to talk about the beloved eatery his family has been operating for nearly a century. 

After talking a little family history, Rex and Phil dig into Phil’s daily routine at McClard’s, which starts at 2 every morning. They also discuss McClard’s 2020 purchase by Lee Beasley after the opening wave of the pandemic nearly closed the treasured Arkansas eatery for good.

Visit arkansasonline.com/podcast23 for an exclusive subscription offer available only to podcast listeners.

Other Episodes

Episode 3

September 10, 2021 00:29:17
Episode Cover

Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Growing Central Arkansas

In this episode, Rex sits down with Tab Townsell, executive director of Metroplan. They discuss how to grow and develop Central Arkansas to keep...

Listen

Episode 2

August 28, 2021 00:32:29
Episode Cover

Rex Nelson's Southern Fried Podcast: Hometown libraries

In this episode of Rex Nelson’s Southern Fried Podcast, Rex sits down with Nate Coulter, executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System. They...

Listen

Episode 75

August 23, 2024 00:34:11
Episode Cover

Talking trash with Capi Peck and Norm Berner

Capi Peck and Norm Berner – both frequent visitors to the podcast – join Rex this week to talk about different ways they are...

Listen