We’re firing up the grill and talkin' BBQ with Blazing Star BBQ, Founder and Air Force veteran Michael Starr.
We start with his Air Force days, where he was a satellite communications specialist aboard the National Airborne Operations Center, commonly known as “The Doomsday Plane." These classified 747s are the nation’s mobile command center for the President, the Pentagon, and the Joint Chiefs. Capable of withstanding the effects of nuclear and electromagnetic attacks, it follows the President everywhere and ensures the government and military can continue even amidst catastrophic attacks against our nation.
Starr, who grew up in North Carolina, shared how his global travels ignited his passion for food, flavors, and great BBQ … despite being raised on “salt, pepper, butter, and bacon grease.” He shared how he began making sauces for local restaurants and revealed some of the secret ingredients in Blazing Star BBQ.
We also discussed his rise during the pandemic, and how his social media earned recognition and friendships with some of the top BBQ Pitmasters in the country. We also heard more about Blazing Star seasonings and how his product line would eventually get picked up by some of America’s largest retailers like Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and more.
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Special shout-out… Thanks to our delicious new sponsor, “Eggland’s Best.” From their unique hen feed and strict quality standards to a network of USDA-inspected local farms all over the United States, you can be confident that a classic, organic, or cage-free egg with the EB stamp on the shell is a superior egg that delivers farm-fresh taste.
Contact Phil Briggs, the host of CBS Eye on Veterans at phil@connectingvets.com.