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BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints
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A BBQ Interview Series by Kevin’s BBQ Joints focusing on personalities in the BBQ, meat and food world. We dive deep into their history, current projects, and more importantly their passion for BBQ and meat.
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Their Journey Will Amaze You | Jesse, Greg, and Chad from Weaver's BBQ | Dayton, Texas
Feb 101:06:52Tap to summarizeJesse, Greg, and Chad from Weaver's BBQ in Dayton, Texas, have an incredible journey to share, and I am honored they shared it with me. You'll really be moved and inspired by this one. See all things Weaver's BBQ here: https://www.instagram.com/weavers_bbq Address: 3808 FM1008, Dayton, TX 77535 Phone: (409) 277-3292 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weaversbbq Open Thursday - Saturday 11 am - 8 pm; Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
Transcribe →Harlan Porterfield of HarBQ: Building One of Portland’s Must-Try BBQ Spots
Jan 2900:52:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with Harlan Porterfield, the man behind HarBQ in Portland, Oregon, to talk smoke, craft, and what it takes to build a BBQ spot with real soul. HarBQ is located at Von Ebert Brewing. See all things HarBQ here: https://www.instagram.com/har.bq.pdx/ Pre-Order here: https://harbq-llc.square.site/ Address: 825 N. Cook st., Portland, Oregon 97227
Transcribe →Ivan Chavez (Chavo’s BBQ) Interview — Houston BBQ in the 2nd Ward
Jan 1600:52:02Tap to summarizeIvan Chavez of Chavo’s BBQ joins me for a conversation about barbecue, passion, and Houston’s 2nd Ward—talking about what it takes to build a barbecue spot with heart, the craft behind the smoke, and the day-to-day reality of running a pit in one of the most vibrant food cities in America. See all things Chavos BBQ here: https://www.instagram.com/chavosbbq TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chavosbbq Check their social media for where they pop up next! If you love Texas BBQ, Houston food culture, and the stories behind the pits, this one’s for you.
Transcribe →The Story Behind Class-1 Barbecue with Owner Charles Carr
Jan 900:26:11Tap to summarizeI get a chance to sit down with Charles Carr of Class-1 Barbeque, LLC | Amarillo, Texas. Address: 2963 Blackburn St, Amarillo, TX 79109 Phone: (806) 910-8640 IG: https://www.instagram.com/class1bbq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558885064338 Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 11 am - 6 pm (or Sold Out)
Transcribe →Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis) — Texas Monthly #2 + Michelin-Star Pitmaster | Austin BBQ Deep Dive
Sep 1800:55:00Tap to summarizeAustin’s barbecue scene just hit another level. In this candid sit-down, Evan LeRoy—co-owner and pitmaster of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue—breaks down what it took to be named #2 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 and to earn a Michelin Star. We get into menu philosophy, whole-animal cooking, sourcing, staff culture, the food truck beginnings, and why creativity + consistency is the secret sauce. See all things LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/leroyandlewis Address: 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 945-9882 Hours: 11 am - 9 pm - Wednesday - Monday What we cover: The moment they learned about the Michelin Star (and what changed after) How LeRoy & Lewis built a cult following with “New School BBQ” Sourcing, specials, and whole-animal butchery done the right way Austin’s BBQ ecosystem: collaboration, competition, community What’s next for LeRoy & Lewis
Transcribe →Fire, Steel & Flow: Nick Ince of Bog Line Smokers
Sep 1600:42:08Tap to summarizeNick Ince—founder of Bog Line Smokers—joins me to break down the art and engineering behind clean-burning offset pits. We dig into airflow, fire management, steel choices, welds, finishes, and the small details that separate a good cooker from a great one, and talk about their new backyard pit and festival. See all things Bog Line Smokers here: https://www.bogline.ca Equipment: https://www.bogline.ca/equipment Contact them: https://www.bogline.ca/contact IG: https://www.instagram.com/bog.line/
Transcribe →Inside LaVaca BBQ | Ranked #8 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 with Kelli Nevarez
Sep 1001:07:48Tap to summarizeJoin me in Port Lavaca, Texas for a deep-dive with Kelli Nevarez of LaVaca BBQ—talking origins, craft, community, and the hard-earned lessons behind great Central Texas–style barbecue on the coast. We cover sourcing, pits, workflow, menu philosophy, and what it takes to build a loyal following one tray at a time. See all things LaVaca BBQ here: https://www.lavacabbq.com Address: 532 N Virginia St, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 Phone: (361) 894-2333 Menu: https://www.lavacabbq.com/menu-free HOURS: Thursday: 11am - 2pm | Friday: 11am - 2pm | Saturday: 11am - 6:30pm | Sunday: 11am - 6:30pm IG: https://www.instagram.com/mylavacabbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylavacabbq Kelli's IG: https://www.instagram.com/misspitmaster
Transcribe →Aaron Franklin - Franklin Barbecue - The Interview
Jun 20, 202500:55:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Aaron Franklin from Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. See all things Franklin Barbecue here: https://franklinbbq.com Address: 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 653-1187 Tuesday - Sunday - 11 am - 3 pm (or Sold Out) Aaron's Personal Tour of Franklin Barbecue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsOLJ6tfo-4 Preorder: https://preorder.franklinbbq.com Franklin Barbecue Pits: https://franklinbbqpits.com Ship Franklin BBQ: https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/franklin-barbecue Uptown Sports Club: https://www.uptownsports.club Address: 1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 551-2013
Transcribe →Daniel Vaughn - 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List
May 30, 202500:45:42Tap to summarizeDaniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, sat down with me to discuss the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List, which just came out on Tuesday, May 27th. See The List here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 See the Honorable Mention list here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 Daniel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob
Transcribe →Pica Rica BBQ - St. George, Utah - Jason Neeley
Nov 19, 202401:03:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I chat with Jason Neeley from Pica Rica Americana Barbecue in St. George, Utah. See all things Pica Rica BBQ here: https://www.picaricabbq.com Menus: https://www.picaricabbq.com/menus 25 N Main St, St. George, UT 84770 Phone: 435-200-4420 IG: https://www.instagram.com/picaricabbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/picaricabbq Catering: https://www.picaricabbq.com/catering/ HOURS: Tuesday: 11am - 3pm (or Sold Out) Wednesday - Friday: 11am - 8pm (or Sold Out) Saturday: 11am - 8pm (or Sold Out) Sunday: 11am - 4pm The United States of Texas Barbecue: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/the-united-states-of-texas-barbecue/
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