Kris Coppieters, Fixer

Kris Coppieters is AmazingRibs.com’s Lead Developer, managing the site’s servers, all coding, and all technical troubleshooting on the free portion of this completely custom-built site. Coppieters specializes in helping companies kick-start their automation projects and software-developer team-building.
Clint Cantwell, President Of AmazingRibs.com

Clint Cantwell is the President of AmazingRibs.com, charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the website, as well as the creation of content, and a little bit of everything else. Cantwell was named one of the “10 Faces of Memphis Barbecue” by Memphis Magazine and was the winner of Travel Channel’s “American Grilled: Memphis.”
Rick Browne, Ph.B.

Rick Browne has done some product testing for us. A renowned TV cooking show host, photojournalist, and author of 16 barbecue books, he was the creator, host, and executive producer of public television’s popular “Barbecue America” TV series that aired on more than 230 stations.
John “Spinaker” Bowlsby, Moderator, Cast Iron Expert

John “Spinaker” Bowlsby serves as AmazingRibs.com’s Comments Moderator. Spinaker grew up in the BBQ starved state of Minnesota where people are more likely to be eating lutefisk than brisket and ribs. I addition to his love of outdoor cooking, Spinaker is also an expert on cast iron cookware and how to restore it.
Jerod Broussard, Moderator, Poultry Expert

Jerod Broussard serves as a Comments Moderator for AmazingRibs.com. He is a maestro of the drum smoker and Texas barbecue in genera who has been a food inspector in Texas since 2002. Don’t be shy with your questions regarding chicken, Jerod inspects about 15,000 a day prior to them being chilled and processed.
Prof. Greg Blonder, Science Advisor, Mythbuster, Co-Author Of Our First Book

Professor Greg Blonder is AmazingRibs.com’s resident science advisor, myth buster, co-author of the site’s first book, “Meathead, The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling”. A Professor of Product Design and Engineering at Boston University, he has a physics BS from MIT and a physics PhD from Harvard.
Brigit Binns, Contributing Author And Culinary Consultant

Brigit Binns is an editorial contributor and a consultant on Meathead’s second book, “Meathead On Fire.” She is the author of more than two dozen cookbooks and runs a B&B and cooking school.
2018 Winners of the Great Giveaway
Here is a list of the 2018 Winners of the Gold Medal Giveaway
2017 Winners of the Great Giveaway

Here’s a list of the 2017 Gold Medal Giveaway Winners
2016 Winners of the Great Giveaway

Here are the 2016 Gold Medal Giveaway Winners
2015 Winners of the Great Giveaway

Here are the 2015 Winners of the Gold Medal Giveaway
2014 Winners of the Great Giveaway

Here’s the list of our 2014 Winners of our Great Giveaway
About Fake Amazon And Facebook Ads

Malvertising has become more pervasive on Android mobile devices especially a fake ad that congratulates you for winning something from Amazon. Symantec says that this year the “Congratulations” malware has been making a strong push onto Android devices with a Trojan horse called “Android.Fakeyouwon.”
Anthony Bourdain, A Tribute

A fan’s remembrance of and tribute to Anthony Bourdain.
How We Test Grills And Smokers

Max Good is the AmazingRibs.com Director of Equipment Reviews and Keeper of the Flame. He is the only person in the world who tests and reviews grills and smoker full time. Click now to discover how he evaluates the hundreds of gas and charcoal grills and smokers crowding the aisles at stores coast to coast.