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

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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.

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