Barbeque with Franklin

I have been thinking about buying a smoker ever since watching the first BBQ with Franklin  episodes on the free PBS channels I have from using free DTV.  The series takes place in Austin, TX and Franklin is a true scholar about all the things associated with BBQ.  He also has some great fabricating skills when it comes down to making his own smokers out of propane tanks.   He usually has a cold beer in hand and interviews other masters of BBQ.
After watching this series, I am going to try and build a smoker when it warms up in the spring.