The Let's MEAT Podcast

10/05/2026

🚨 ARE FLORIDA’S SNOWBIRDS DISAPPEARING? 🚨

https://youtu.be/VoU3Q-VqQo4

This week on the **Let’s Meat Podcast**, we tackle a question that could impact restaurants, small businesses, tourism, and communities all across Florida:

❄️ Will the snowbirds return for the 2026–2027 season?
🍁 Are Canadian visitors changing their travel plans?
🌴 What could it mean for Florida businesses if fewer seasonal residents arrive?

We break down the trends, the economy, travel concerns, and what local businesses in Tampa Bay and across the Sunshine State are saying about the upcoming season.

Whether you own a business, work in hospitality, or just love Florida life, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Small Business Spotlight: The Restorative in Dunedin, FL

👇 What do YOU think?
Will Florida have a strong snowbird season, or are big changes coming?

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🚨 ARE FLORIDA’S SNOWBIRDS DISAPPEARING? 🚨This week on the **Let’s...

09/22/2026

🚨🚨 **STOP SCROLLING! TAMPA BAY… WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT FOOD!** 🚨🚨

https://youtu.be/ImBcVQ6sNL0

What if we told you there are restaurants in Tampa Bay that are **KILLING IT** right now?! 🔥🍖

This week on **LET’S MEAT!**, we’re talking about the restaurants that are doing things RIGHT — great food, great people, and the kind of places that keep us coming back for more!

🥪 **BRISKET MEATLOAF TEXAS SANDWICH?!**
Yep. You read that correctly. 🤯 We’re talking about this ridiculous BBQ creation and why it deserves your attention!

🐷🔥 **HONEY DATIL PEPPER PORK BELLY!**
Sweet. Smoky. Spicy. Dangerous. 😋 We’re digging into this incredible special from **Q Southern Barbecue**.

🌺🍹 **SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT:**
This week we’re heading to **Honu Restaurant & Tiki Bar in Dunedin!** 🌴🍸 We’re putting the spotlight on this local favorite and talking about what makes it a standout in the Tampa Bay restaurant scene.

🔥 **THIS EPISODE HAS EVERYTHING:**
🍖 BBQ
🥪 Sandwiches
🐷 Pork Belly
🌶️ Datil Pepper
🍹 Tiki Drinks
🌴 Dunedin
❤️ Local Restaurants
💥 And A LOT of opinions!

So… **WHAT TAMPA BAY RESTAURANT IS DOING IT RIGHT?**

👇 DROP THE NAME IN THE COMMENTS!

And if you're hungry after watching this… **that's on us.** 😂

🎙️ **LET’S MEAT!**
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09/22/2026

🚨 **IS THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT DYING?** 🚨

https://youtu.be/kNvO8GItqMs

This week on the **Let’s Meat Podcast**, we’re tackling a subject that hits close to home — **the death of the American restaurant.** 🍔🍖🍽️

From small local restaurants to regional favorites and major national chains, businesses are closing their doors at an alarming rate.

Why?

💰 Rising food costs
🏠 Skyrocketing rent
🛡️ Out-of-control insurance costs
👷 Rising labor expenses
📉 Changing consumer spending
💸 And an economy that is making it harder than ever to stay in business

We’re taking a look at **who’s closing, why they’re closing, and what it means for the future of the restaurants and small businesses we love.**

Are we watching the end of the traditional American restaurant as we know it — or is the industry simply being forced to evolve?

🎙️ **Tune in to this week’s Let’s Meat Podcast and join the conversation!**

👉 **Watch. Listen. Share. And tell us what you think.**

🚨 **IS THE AMERICAN RESTAURANT DYING?** 🚨This week on the **Let’s...

09/07/2026

🔥 **LET’S MEAT! It’s Labor Day, and we’re talking BBQ!** 🔥

https://youtu.be/qRheFm_2IRs

This week on **Let’s Meat Podcast**, we’re celebrating Labor Day the best way we know how — with GREAT FOOD, great conversation, and a whole lot of meat! 🥩🔥

🍖 **Texas Loaf Sandwich** — Yep, you read that right! We’re talking about a Texas-style brisket meatloaf sandwich that takes comfort food to a whole new level.

🥩 **BEEF RIBS ARE BACK!** — These beauties are available **ONLY ON SATURDAYS**, and if you want yours, you better plan ahead! **Orders must be placed by Thursday at 5 PM.** Don’t wait until Saturday and wonder why they’re gone!

💃 **SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Tampa Bay Dance Academy** — This week we’re shining the spotlight on an incredible local business and the people behind Tampa Bay Dance Academy. We’ll talk about their passion, their business, and what makes them such an important part of the Tampa Bay community.

From BBQ and beef ribs to local businesses and the stories behind them — **you never know where the conversation will go when you’re on Let’s Meet!**

👉 **WATCH. LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE.**
And tell us: **Would you try a Texas Loaf Sandwich?** 👇

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08/31/2026

🔥 THIS WEEK ON LET’S MEAT… WE’RE BRINGING THE HEAT! 🐷🥋
https://youtu.be/bGjlSSi2ZyA
What do Iowa meat, pork belly, and martial arts have in common? 🤔

You’ll have to tune in to this week’s episode of Let’s MEAT to find out! 🎙️🔥

🥩 We’re talking Establishment 8 Meats out of Iowa and what makes their meats stand out.

🍯🌶️ Then we’re diving into our Honey Datil Pepper–Coated Pork Belly! Sweet, savory, smoky, and just enough peppery kick to make your taste buds pay attention. 🥓🔥

🥋 And for our Small Business Spotlight, we’re highlighting Bugg’s Martial Arts — a local business making an impact right here in our community!

Plus, we’re talking all things food, small business, and the stuff that makes our local community worth celebrating.

👀 Think you know what’s coming next?

🎙️ Watch this week’s Let’s MEAT podcast and find out!

LET’S MEAT! 🐷🔥

08/24/2026

🎙️ LET’S MEAT — August 24, 2026! 🔥

📱 Speakerphone in public… WHY?! 😂

https://youtu.be/qqP8KWqBDPM

You know the people we’re talking about — the ones having a full-blown conversation on speakerphone while standing in the middle of a store, sitting in a restaurant, or basically anywhere the rest of us are trying to enjoy some peace and quiet. 😳

Are they rude? Is it ever acceptable? And what should you do when someone’s conversation becomes EVERYONE’S conversation? 👀

We’re getting into the debate, sharing some laughs, and probably admitting a few things we’ve all been guilty of! 😂

🍝 PLUS, we’re shining the Small Business Spotlight on Julian’s Little Italy in Dunedin, Florida! 🇮🇹❤️ Julian's Little Italy

So grab your favorite meal, turn OFF your speakerphone 😉, and join us for another episode of Let’s Meet!

👉 WATCH. COMMENT. SHARE.
And tell us: What’s the rudest place you’ve ever seen someone talking on speakerphone? 👇

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🎙️ LET’S MEAT — August 24, 2026! 🔥📱 Speakerphone in public… WHY?!...

08/11/2026

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… THIS ONE MIGHT MAKE YOU HUNGRY. 🚨

What do you get when you put a Voodoo Chef, some of Tampa’s best chefs, incredible food, and a great cause together?

🔥 SOMETHING YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS.

This week on LET’S MEAT! 🎙️🥩, we sit down with Voodoo Chef Eric Youngs from the Voodoo Chef Foundation — and he’s spilling the beans… well, maybe the brisket. 😂

Eric is giving us the inside scoop on the Signature Chef Event happening August 21st in Tampa — and trust us, this isn't your average food event.

👀 Think you know who the best chef in Tampa is?

👇 DROP THEIR NAME IN THE COMMENTS.

Then SHARE this post with the one person who would absolutely refuse to admit another chef is better than their favorite. 😂🔥

🎟️ WANT TO BE THERE? Link in the comments...
Use promo code QSOUTHERNBBQ2026 when getting your tickets!

📅 August 21, 2026
📍 Tampa, Florida

And if you love food, chefs, Tampa, and a little bit of friendly competition…

👉 FOLLOW LET’S MEAT!
Because you never know WHO we're going to MEAT next! 🥩🎙️

🚨 STOP SCROLLING… THIS ONE MIGHT MAKE YOU HUNGRY. 🚨What do you ge...

08/03/2026

🎙️ Vacation Time... or PTO? Are they really the same thing? 🤔

This week on the Let's Meet Podcast, we're diving into one of the biggest workplace debates: Paid Vacation vs. PTO. Which is better? Which would you choose? You might be surprised where the conversation goes.

🏖️ Plus, we're checking back in with Chef Capri to hear all about his recent family vacation and the memories he made with his kids.

☕ And for our Small Business Spotlight, we're featuring the beloved Sandpiper Cafe in Dunedin, Florida—a local favorite with plenty of charm. The Sandpiper

Whether you're planning your next getaway, curious about workplace benefits, or looking for your next great local spot to visit, this episode has something for everyone.

🎧 Watch, listen, join the conversation, and let us know:
Would you rather have a traditional paid vacation or a PTO bank?

🎙️ Vacation Time... or PTO? Are they really the same thing? 🤔This...

07/28/2026

This week on Let's Meat, we're asking the questions that can start a family argument before the appetizers even arrive.

🍔 Why does it feel like dinner out now requires a small loan?
💸 And what's the deal with tipping? Who deserves it? Who doesn't? And when did the self-checkout start expecting a tip?!

We dive into rising food service prices, the ever-growing tipping debate, and share our own rules for when (and how much) we tip.

🥚 Plus, don't miss this week's Small Business Spotlight, featuring Clearwater Egg & Poultry—a longtime favorite serving the community with quality eggs, poultry, and more. We're proud to highlight another great local business! Clearwater Egg & Poultry

🎙️ Tune in, then tell us: Are you a 20% every time kind of person, or are you doing tip math like it's the SAT?

This week on Let's Meat, we're asking the questions that can start ...

07/28/2026

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