{"id":559892,"date":"2023-08-09T23:22:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-moonshiners%3a-smoke-ring-2021\/"},"modified":"2024-03-17T03:39:08","modified_gmt":"2024-03-17T08:39:08","slug":"shows-like-moonshiners%3a-smoke-ring-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-moonshiners%3a-smoke-ring-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Moonshiners: Smoke Ring (2021)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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8.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 27 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The best, often undiscovered, pit masters from around the country compete in a high stakes battle to determine whose heritage and skills produce the best tasting meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jeremy Schwartz, Tank Jackson, Steve Tickle, Ryan Mitchell
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1 season, 6 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Moonshiners: Smoke Ring (2021)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Master Distiller (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 82 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Three competitors will faceoff each week in a series of challenges focused on making a specific type of spirit, including American whiskey, rum, gin, mountain brandy, and mezcal among others.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Game-Show, Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Eric ‘Digger’ Manes, Mark Ramsey, Tim Smith, Jeremy Schwartz
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3 seasons, 26 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Tickle (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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4.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 94 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Making moonshine is an American family tradition in which distinctive recipes and techniques are passed down from generation to generation. Each recipe is different and can act as a fingerprint to determine who created the shine, and people in Appalachia don’t take kindly to having their moonshine borrowed on a permanent basis. Now that Tickle has the new stash of moonshine, he needs a way to unload it, without getting caught. He enlists the help of his most trusted friends, Howard and Moe, as he finds new ways to cover his tracks and move his newly acquired batch of shine. Starting with a storefront designed to distract from the otherwise illicit business of distributing his newly acquired Moonshine, Tickle must remain careful to dodge the authorities, snooping townspeople and most importantly, the true owners who may or may not have serious criminal ties. As Tickle embarks upon a series of crazy schemes and outrageous adventures, he just might learn that when it comes to moonshine, making it is the easy part.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Steve Tickle, Matthew Pabo, Dan Taylour
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1 season, 12 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Moonshine (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 676 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Moonshine is a raucous one-hour dramedy that tells the story of the Finley-Cullens, a dysfunctional family of adult half-siblings battling to take control over the family business.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jennifer Finnigan, Anastasia Phillips, Emma Hunter, Tom Stevens
Creators:<\/strong> Sheri Elwood
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2 seasons, 16 episodes, 44.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Set against the backdrop of the 1920’s prohibition era, Moonshine tells the story of the Wolfe family, trying to survive and make a living while keeping their family secret. They are werewolves.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Sci-Fi<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lawrence Larry Walker, Ross Billard, Steve Lawrence
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1 season, 1 episode<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Moonshiners: Whiskey Business (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 24 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Tim Smith helps struggling distilleries.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jeremy Schwartz, Tim Smith, Tim Jones, Devin Mills
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1 season, 4 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Moonshiners: Shiners on Shine (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 8 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Genre:<\/strong> Talk-Show<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jeremy Schwartz, Steve Tickle, Tim Smith, Eric ‘Digger’ Manes
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1 season, 8 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Real World Homecoming (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 301 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The original cast return to the house and explore how Real World transformed their lives.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Reality-TV<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Eric Nies, Julie Oliver, Rebecca Blasband, Andre Comeau
Creators:<\/strong> Mary-Ellis Bunim, Jonathan Murray
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3 seasons, 15 episodes, 45.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the world of reality TV, a new contender has stepped into the ring, blending the rich, smoky flavors of barbecue with the underground world of moonshining. “Moonshiners: Smoke Ring” hit screens in 2021, offering a fresh take on competitive cooking shows. This series doesn’t just throw another shrimp on the barbie; it dives deep into the heart of American barbecue culture, all while paying homage to the tradition of moonshining.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “Moonshiners: Smoke Ring” is a quest to find America’s barbecue champion. But it’s not your typical cooking competition. The show is set against the backdrop of the moonshining world, with contestants needing to incorporate elements of this clandestine craft into their barbecue. It’s a fascinating twist that adds layers of complexity and intrigue to the competition.<\/p>\n

The Host<\/h2>\n

Guiding us through this smoky journey is none other than barbecue expert and moonshiner, Steven Ray Tickle. Known simply as Tickle, his expertise and personality bring an authentic and engaging flavor to the show. Tickle’s deep knowledge of both barbecue and moonshining, combined with his charismatic presence, make him the perfect host for this unique series.<\/p>\n

The Contestants<\/h2>\n

The heart and soul of “Moonshiners: Smoke Ring” are, of course, the contestants. These aren’t your average backyard grillers. They’re seasoned pitmasters with a passion for barbecue that runs as deep as their love for moonshining. Each contestant brings their unique style and technique to the competition, making for a diverse and exciting showdown.<\/p>\n

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