“BBQ High” on Magnolia Network
Spoiler alert! We’re giving weekly updates on the sizzling reality TV series “BBQ High,” featuring ɫһ’s competitive BBQ team.
’s new series “BBQ High” returned this Sunday with an update on the Smokin’ Ferrets from the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center (CTC).
After securing their spot at state in last week’s episode, the team took a step back from episode three’s competition, the Graham Regional.
With only four months until the state championship, senior Marc Fadel is feeling the pressure, not just from BBQ but from the uncertainty of his future after graduating from Martin High School.
“Things feel chaotic,” he said. “It’s overwhelming for me to figure out my future and purpose in the world. But being in front of my smoker and making good food makes me happy right now. It feels really good. But is it where I belong the rest of my life? I don’t know.”
Through the CTC’s culinary practicum course, Fadel spends his school hours working at , gaining firsthand experience in the industry. He dreams of owning his own BBQ restaurant named Habibi BBQ or HBBQ, but the reality of the business is starting to set in.
“I make it look like it’s all glitter and sparkles whenever it comes to owning a restaurant,” Fadel said. “But it’s a lot of hard work. I’m already very busy, I don’t want to be like that my whole life. When I’m really old, am I still going to want to stand in a kitchen all day?”
After talking with his parents, Fadel leans towards attending with plans to pursue a career in construction while continuing BBQ on the side.
But the BBQ season isn’t over yet, and there’s plenty more to come!
Watch new episodes of “BBQ High” each Sunday on Magnolia Network or stream the series on Max and discovery+.
And, if you haven’t had the chance to watch the Smokin’s Ferrets on “BBQ High,” tune in to on Monday morning, Sept. 2, to watch some of our current Smokin’ Ferrets in action on “!”