BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints
355 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsA 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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Kyle Rensmeyer - Holy Trinity Barbecue - Portland, Oregon - Interview
July 17, 2020 01:14 - 39 minutes - 72.4 MBIn this episode I chat with Kyle Rensmeyer from Holy Trinity Barbecue in Portland, Oregon. See all things: https://holytrinitybarbecue.com NEW HOURS, EFFECTIVE 7/22: Wed-Sun, 11AM - 8PM (or sold out) Order ahead here: https://holytrinitybarbecue.com/order-ahead Check out Holy Trinity Barbecue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/holytrinitybarbecue See Holy Trinity Barbecue on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/holytrinitybarbecue We talk a few weeks into the shutdown...
Bryan Flannery - Flannery Beef - Interview
July 13, 2020 14:51 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk with Bryan Flannery from Flannery Beef in Marin, California. They specialize in high quality, USDA Prime Holstein Beef. See all things Flannery Beef here: https://www.flannerybeef.com Check out Flannery Beef on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/FlanneryBeef Follow Flannery Beef on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/flannerybeef We go into the history of Flannery Beef. From his father being a butcher at a single butcher shop with 80 b...
Michael Johnson Jr. - Cen-Tex Smokers - Luling, Texas
July 08, 2020 16:12 - 44 minutes - 82.4 MBIn this episode I get the chance to chat with Michael Johnson Jr. from Cen-Tex Smokers in Luling, Texas. Check them out(and follow them) on Instagram here; https://www.instagram.com/centex_smokers See them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/CenTexSmokers This one is great because he is so early into his pit building career. He has always had a passion for BBQ AND has been welding since he was 5 or 6(yes, that early on). His dad is taught him early on(and later he went to welding...
Scott Schaefer | Director of Special Events | The Resort at Paws Up
July 08, 2020 06:08 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBIn this episode I chat with Scott Schaefer, the Director of Special Events at The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana. Essentially a national park contained on private property. See all things The Resort at Paws Up here: https://www.pawsup.com Follow The Resort at Paws up on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theresortatpawsup Check them out of Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TheResortatPawsUp The property is 60 square miles or 37,000 acres. The property has been th...
Drew Brahs - Harper Barbecue - Costa Mesa, California | Interview
July 05, 2020 14:38 - 44 minutes - 81.3 MBIn this episode I am lucky enough to chat with Drew Brahs from Harper Barbecue in Costa Mesa, California. See Harper Barbecue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/harperbarbecue Info on their Hibatchi Grills(https://www.instagram.com/p/CBgla17B0O-/) 11 x 15 - $ 350 16 x 18 - $ 450 16 x 36 - $ 800 (the largest with 2 grates AND a flat top) Current lead time as of airing for pits on trailers is 8-10 months and 4-5 months on backyard pits(you should check via DM though). They wil...
Rebecca King - The Bad Jew - Interview
June 29, 2020 06:39 - 37 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode I get the chance to chat with Rebecca King from The Bad Jew. The Bad Jew on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebadjew The Bad Jew website: https://thebadjewla.com The Next Pop-Ups for The Bad Jew: https://thebadjewla.com/pop-ups Rebecca King's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebeccakooking Rebecca moved to Los Angeles 3 years ago from Cleveland to do commercial real estate, but her true passion is cooking. She talks about purchasing 'On Vegetables' by Jerem...
Nick Solares - Meat Life - From Behind the BBQ Front Lines
June 24, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBIn this episode of From Behind the BBQ Front Lines I talk to Nick Solares, Host of Meat Life(https://www.youtube.com/meatlife). This was recorded 6 weeks into the pandemic and I wanted to check in to see how he was doing, and see how things were in New York(both in general and the overall restaurant and meat scene). We get into the climate, how things will be after this is over(or mostly over) and what it's like to live around 3 major hospitals in New York City and to bike around with no one...
Tyler Harp - Harp Barbecue - Behind the BBQ Front Lines
June 23, 2020 03:53 - 19 minutes - 35.6 MBIn this episode of Behind the BBQ Front Lines I talk to Tyler Harp from Harp Barbecue in Raytown, MO. This was recorded a few weeks ago when he was still popping up at The Antler Room(https://www.theantlerroomkc.com), but he is now BACK at Crane Brewery(http://cranebrewing.com) in Raytown, Missouri Saturdays 11AM - Sold Out. Prior to COVID19 he staged at Helberg Barbecue(https://www.helbergbarbecue.com) and Bodacious on Mobberly(https://bodaciousmobberly.com) and got new pits from Harper Ba...
Simon Majumdar - Eat My Globe Podcast - 10 Minutes With Interview
June 22, 2020 23:55 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this episode I chat with Simon Majumdar(https://www.simonmajumdar.com), the Host of the Eat My Globe Podcast: Things you didn't know, you didn't know about food(https://www.eatmyglobe.com/about-eat-my-globe-podcast). He is currently up to Season 4 and we get deeply into the podcast itself and the work and prep that goes into it. Some of my favorite ones are the History of Gin, History of Beef(it's in two parts), History of Cheese, and the 'Last meal served on the Titanic'. Who am I kiddin...
Ali Khan | Host of Cheap Eats | Cooking Channel
June 03, 2020 03:11 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Ali Khan, the host of Cheap Eats which airs Mondays on Cooking Channel and stars, hosts and is a judge on a large number of shows on Food Network. He's also a food writer, burger blogger, and passionate soul. Check out Ali Khan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/alikhaneats See Ali's YouTube Channel 'Good Sauce' here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNiM1wl2ktRbHwrq4VAgOZA (check out the new Bitesize series) Cheap Eats on the Cooki...
Charlie McKenna - Lillie's Q - Chicago, IL - From Behind the BBQ Front Lines
June 01, 2020 00:04 - 24 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this episode of 'From Behind the BBQ Front Lines' I chat with Charlie McKenna from Lillie's Q in Chicago, Illinois. Lillie's Q at District Brewyards: https://www.instagram.com/lilliesqchicago District Brewyards https://districtbrewyards.com 417 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622 (5 minutes from old location) Essentially at the same menu(minus bone in chicken) Tuesday - Saturday 2PM - 8PM Curbside or delivery Place orders here: https://www.toasttab.com/district-brew-yards/v3#!/order ...
Blake Stoker - Blake's BBQ - Martin, Tennessee | From Behind the BBQ Front Lines
May 30, 2020 22:54 - 26 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode of 'From Behind The BBQ Front Lines' I chat with Blake Stoker from Blake's BBQ in Martin, Tennessee. Blake's BBQ Hours: Wednesday - Friday 11:00 - Sold Out / Saturday 10:30 - Sold out | Closed Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday See all things Blake's BBQ here: https://www.facebook.com/Blakes-BBQ-1189254797773684 Check Blake's BBQ out on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/blakes_bbq Follow Blake Stoker on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bbq_bstoker We talk about th...
Danny and Brenda from Heritage Barbecue Need Your Assistance
May 29, 2020 06:16 - 18 minutes - 33.2 MBBrenda and Danny Castillo from Heritage Barbecue were a mere two months away from achieving their dream of opening their own barbecue spot in San Juan Capistrano when an investor pulled out leaving them in need of $ 50,000 to complete construction to open by July 4th. To make the goal they have set up a GoFundMe page here: https://bit.ly/2Xdz9Fw They are also doing two events to raise funds. They are: Sunday May 31st They are doing a taco popup at GameCraft Brewing(https://www.gamecraft...
Scott Fogle - Alice's Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling
May 28, 2020 19:25 - 38 minutes - 69.8 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk with Scott Fogle from Alice's Restaurant at Treaty Oak Distilling in Dripping Springs, Texas. See all things Treaty Oak Distilling here: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com Find out where to buy Treaty Oak whiskey and gin here: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/where-to-buy Check out Alice's Restaurant here: https://www.alicestreatyoak.com/about-us Alice's hours: Friday - Sunday Noon - 9PM Order ahead of time at Alice's here: https://www.toast...
Tootsie Tomanetz | Snow's BBQ | Lexington, TX - From Behind the BBQ Front Lines
May 26, 2020 18:47 - 12 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode of From Behind the BBQ Front Lines I talk to Tootsie Tomanetz from Snow's BBQ in Lexington, Texas that is currently no open and is only shipping as of today's posting. See all things Snow's BBQ here: https://snowsbbq.com Order Snow's BBQ to be shipped to your doorstep here: https://snowsbbq.com/meats Check out Snow's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/snowsbbq See Snow's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Snows-BBQ-49740591406 We talk about how ever...
Lane Milne - Goldee's Bar-B-Q - Fort Worth, Texas - Interview
May 25, 2020 16:37 - 25 minutes - 47 MB198. In this episode I chat with Lane Milne from Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Forth Worth, Texas. See all things Goldee's Bar-B-Q here: https://www.goldeesbbq.com Current Hours: Friday - Sunday - 11AM - 3PM | Curbside service only Check out Lane Milne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lane_____ See Goldee's Bar-B-Q on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/goldeesbbq This is a story about a group of friends that grew up in Arlington and all went to high school together in Arling...
Robin Wong - Blood Bros. BBQ - Houston, TX - From Behind the BBQ Front Lines with
May 23, 2020 05:54 - 21 minutes - 39.6 MB197. In this episode of 'From Behind the BBQ Front Lines' I chat with Robin Wong from Blood Bros. BBQ in Houston, Texas. Blood Bros. BBQ website: http://bloodbrosbbq.com Phone Number to Place To-Go orders: (713) 664-7776 Per Robin, you need to call your order in(no online ordering) and once you place your order it is made then, so you'll need to pick it up. Hours: Wednesday - Sunday - 11AM - Sold Out Follow Blood Bros. on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bloodbrosbbq Check t...
Jeremiah Doughty - From Field To Plate - Interview
May 21, 2020 15:42 - 53 minutes - 99 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Jeremiah Doughty from From Field To Plate See all things From Field to Plate here: https://fromfieldtoplate.com Follow Jeremiah on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/fromfieldtoplate From Field to Plate is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Fromfieldtoplate Hear his 'Wild Game Based' Podcast here: https://apple.co/2ymn1Zj To take one of his classes follow this link: https://fromfieldtoplate.com/from-field-to-plate-classes W...
Aaron Siegel - Home Team BBQ - From Behind The BBQ Front Lines
May 16, 2020 18:28 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this detailed and thoughtful episode of 'Behind The BBQ Front Lines' I talk to Aaron Siegel from Home Team BBQ in South Carolina. We recorded this May 5th and at that time they had just opened 3 locations for take-out, curbside and delivery with a 4th location coming on board shortly. They have now opened up all 5 locations for take-out, curbside and delivery. Hours: Daily 11AM - 8PM. See all things Home Team BBQ here: https://hometeambbq.com Follow Home Team BBQ on Instagram here: htt...
BBQ - EP - 196 - Behind The BBQ Front Lines with Aaron Siegel - Home Team BBQ
May 16, 2020 18:28 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this detailed and thoughtful episode of 'Behind The BBQ Front Lines' I talk to Aaron Siegel from Home Team BBQ in South Carolina. We recorded this May 5th and at that time they had just opened 3 locations for take-out, curbside and delivery with a 4th location coming on board shortly. They have now opened up all 5 locations for take-out, curbside and delivery. Hours: Daily 11AM - 8PM. See all things Home Team BBQ here: https://hometeambbq.com Follow Home Team BBQ on Instagram here: htt...
BBQ - EP - 195 - Michael Fulmer - Houston BBQ Festival
May 15, 2020 15:09 - 40 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Michael Fulmer from the Houston BBQ Festival. He's someone I’ve been friends with since I first got into the BBQ world. Back when Twitter was the only game in town. Since then he has always been encouraging, generous, and helpful. Not only is he a great resource for BBQ knowledge, but he's a fantastic human who I am honored to call a friend. In this interview we go from his early years in DC to moving to Texas to going to UT to his first real taste...
BBQ - EP - 194 - Ryan Newland - Backline Fabrication - Austin, Texas
May 13, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Ryan Newland from Backline Fabrication in Austin Texas. Currently his lead time is 2-3 weeks for live fire items and just 2-3 months for smokers/pits. The best way to get ahold of Ryan is via email here: [email protected] See all things Backline Fabrication here: http://www.backlinefab.com Check him out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/backlinefab See him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/backlinefab This story rea...
BBQ - EP - 193 - 10 Minutes with J.C. Reid - Barbecue Columnist - Houston Chronicle
May 11, 2020 17:38 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with J.C. Reid, the Barbecue Columnist for the Houston Chronicle. We catch up, talk all things Houston Barbecue in terms of what's going on during the pandemic and how restaurants are pivoting to stay open and do business as well as Texas and Los Angeles barbecue. We also get into how you can help the restaurants and employees in need. See all J.C's pieces here: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/j-c-reid Follow J.C. Reid on Instagram here:...
BBQ - EP - 192 - Chef Chris Shepherd - Southern Smoke Foundation - Behind the BBQ Front Lines
May 06, 2020 03:52 - 11 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode of 'Behind the BBQ Front Lines' I talk to Chef Chris Shepherd from Southern Smoke Foundation. We discuss in detail how to donate as well as sign up for relief. We go into how important it is to share this to spread the word as they have a long way to go to assist those restaurant workers from across the United States affected by COVID19. See all things Southern Smoke Foundation here: https://southernsmoke.org Donate to Southern Smoke Foundation here: https://southernsmoke....
BBQ - EP - 191 - 10 Minutes With AJ Ramirez - AJ's Custom Cookers - SAGINAW, TEXAS
May 05, 2020 15:52 - 27 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I catch up with AJ Ramirez of AJ's Custom Cookers in Seguin, Texas. He's a sponsor of the podcast and YouTube show, so I wanted him to provide additional information as to what he offers as well as give you more insight into who he is as a person. As far as what he offers, he does a tremendous amount of business with corporate clients, which is helpful during this self-isolation period, as well as work with restaurants, guys doing pop-ups, caterers, and t...
BBQ - EP - 190- John Troxell - Visual Artist
April 29, 2020 13:58 - 32 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk with John Troxell. He's a photographer, however to call him just as that would not be giving the complete picture. He truly is a visual artist who focuses(among other things) on food(and the people that provide it), the earth, dirt, energy, farmer's markets, local, the ocean, kitchens, restaurants, and street food from San Diego to San Francisco. His work is powerful and dynamic. Check out TONS of his work on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/t...
BBQ - EP - 189 - Jordan Okun - Air Jordan: A Food Podcast
April 27, 2020 14:23 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MBIn this episode I chat with Jordan Okun, the host of the Air Jordan: A Food Podcast which is a celebration of Los Angeles and the food that make Los Angeles what it is. We discuss his early days in Westwood, working in the mailroom and being an assistant at ICM, his time working for a drunk of a director on a film to writing his first novel 'LA Fade Away'(https://www.amazon.com/L-Fadeaway-Novel-Jordan-Okun/dp/1451651988). We talk about his screenplay writing, his food writing, and how he beg...
BBQ - EP - 188 - Catching Up With Andy Wang - Food & Wine
April 22, 2020 15:06 - 30 minutes - 56.7 MBIn this episode I catch up with my friend Andy Wang who writes for Food & Wine(among many other publications) with a focus on Los Angeles, California, and Las Vegas. He covers the food world not as a critic, but as someone inviting you into the restaurant itself. His articles an introduction to a chef or way of cooking that makes you truly long to visit. On top of that he's a good human and has always been incredibly gracious to me and the show. We talk about how the restaurant world has cha...
BBQ - EP - 187 - Erin Smith Feges - Feges BBQ - Houston, Texas
April 20, 2020 05:07 - 56 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Erin Smith Feges from Feges BBQ in Houston, Texas. Our interview took place on March 12, 2020 just as restaurants were starting to deal with COVID19. We talk about her journey which led her away from dental school into culinary school and a chance to at Thomas Keller's Per Se in NYC as well as Italian Wine Merchants and Babbo, back to Houston where she met her husband Patrick(see a link to his interview). We discuss their opening Feges BBQ and end ...
BBQ - EP - 186 - David Slaughter - Slaughter's BBQ Oasis
April 12, 2020 16:12 - 22 minutes - 42.2 MBIn this episode I chat with David Slaughter from David's BBQ Oasis in Sulphur Springs, Texas. This was recorded in January prior to the shutdown in the world. He is still open the usual hours, Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM til Sold Out and please check his Facebook for the daily specials: https://www.facebook.com/Slaughtersbbqoasis Slaughter's BBQ Oasis on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dslaughtertx
BBQ - EP - 185 - Catherine Stiles - Barbecue Wife
April 07, 2020 05:47 - 41 minutes - 76.5 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Catherine Stiles from Barbecue Wife AND two incredible BBQ joints: Stiles Switch BBQ & Brew and The Switch Dripping. We go in depth into her background, her businesses prior to opening Stiles Switch with her husband Shane Stiles, how she started and built Barbecue Wife, and ends with talking about their new(ish) spot in Dripping Springs; The Switch Dripping. She gives a TON of info about the thought process going into everything along with a number...
BBQ - EP - 184 - Stan Hays & Todd Johns - Pilot Restaurant Relief Program
April 03, 2020 14:43 - 44 minutes - 81.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Stan Hays from Operation BBQ Relief and Todd Johns from Plowboys Barbeque about their pilot Restaurant Relief Program that began on Tuesday March 31st to assist those in need during this COVID19 crisis. Contact Operation BBQ Relief here: https://operationbbqrelief.org Donate to Operation BBQ Relief here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/team039s-campaign-for-operation-bbq-relief Donate Supplies and Services: [email protected] Follow Plowboys Barbeque here: http...
BBQ - EP - 183 - Flatpoint Barbecue - Los Angeles, California
March 05, 2020 02:59 - 33 minutes - 62.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Danny Gordon from Flatpoint Barbecue in Los Angeles, California. Currently he pops up every Saturday at Surf Liquor on Main Street in Santa Monica(just north of Ocean Park) from 11AM til sold out. He's only been officially on a weekly basis since January, but he has quickly become a bright shining star of central Texas style BBQ here in Los Angeles. Not only does he have amazing brisket, ribs, and sausage(scratch made), but he has killer sides, super unique and de...
BBQ - EP - 182 - Ellen Marie Bennett - Hedley & Bennett
March 03, 2020 03:12 - 25 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Ellen Marie Bennett (in a parka because her factory was freezing cold that day), the CEO and Founder of Hedley & Bennett about her journey from Los Angeles to Mexico City(going to Culinary School there) to walking in the back doors of Providence and Lazy Ox(sadly closed now) to selling aprons out of her car to moving from a 400 square foot factory to what they are now in, a 16,000 square foot factory. Per Ellen, 'Anything amazing is usually complicated to accompli...
BBQ - EP - 181 - Chef John Bates - InterStellar BBQ - Austin, Texas
February 29, 2020 04:04 - 44 minutes - 82 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Chef John Bates from InterStellar BBQ in Austin, Texas. We talk about his journey from Corpus Christi to Portland to Austin. All the while he's been working in restaurants since he was 17 years old. His first endeavor on his own was Noble Sandwich Company(http://noblesandwiches.com) which he expanded to a second location then pivoted turn one location into InterStellar BBQ because he wanted to spend more time with his family and have a daytime job....
BBQ - EP - 180 - Brandon Simpson - Jazzy B's Diner - Lee's Summit, MO
February 21, 2020 17:36 - 53 minutes - 98.3 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk to Brandon Simpson from Jazzy B's Diner in Lee's Summit, Missouri. This is a GREAT interview that covers SO MUCH, but most importantly I feel you get chance to really know Brandon and how passionate he is about food, serving people that fantastic food, and running a strong business. This interview is peppered with strong business advice as well as insight into his background and the inspiration for his evolving and eclectic menu. Note at the end of the...
BBQ - EP - 179 - Wyatt Dickson - Wyatt's Whole Hog Barbecue - Raleigh, NC
February 18, 2020 16:44 - 33 minutes - 61.9 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Wyatt Dickson from Picnic in Durham about his new BBQ joint opening in the fall of 2020 called Wyatt's Whole Hog Barbecue. We go into depth about the location, the menu, the philosophy behind a second spot, moving to Raleigh(him personally), and his fondness for Jersey Mikes. Check out the build up to opening(and beyond) at: https://www.instagram.com/wyattsbarbecue Check out all things Picnic Durham here: https://www.instagram.com/picnicdur...
BBQ - EP - 178 - Arnulfo 'Trey' Sánchez III - Vaqueros Bar-B-Q - Dallas, TX
February 13, 2020 18:18 - 33 minutes - 61 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Trey Sanchez from Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q based in Dallas, Texas. He pops up 1 to 2 times a week in and around Dallas and does catering(small scale up to huge themed events). We get into his history, which was knee deep in BBQ, and what he's offering at pop-ups with a touch into what the future holds. BIG things are coming so follow his social media. See all things Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q(and get an updated schedule) here:https://www.vaquerostexasba...
BBQ - EP - 177 - 10 Minutes With Ryan Cooper @BBQTourist / The Smoke Sheet
February 10, 2020 17:39 - 51 minutes - 95.3 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Ryan Cooper about cancer; how he found out in November, just before Thanksgiving, what procedures he had, how his family and job reacted, what he's dealing with now, and what the road ahead is. He's very honest, very up front about everything. If you love BBQ and/or love Ryan you are going to really enjoy this. Donate to Assist Ryan here: https://www.facebook.com/bbqtouristfund See all things Ryan Cooper here: https://bbqtourist.com See R...
BBQ - EP - 176 - 10 Minutes With Reid Guess - Guess Family Barbecue/koKo Ramen
February 05, 2020 16:07 - 34 minutes - 63.9 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Reid Guess from Guess Family Barbecue about their new brick and mortar location and especially the new Sunday Brunch they are doing there. We talk also about opening koKo Ramen in Waco's first food hall and about their sandwich concept at the Silos. We talk pit building, pancakes, Taylor Swift, and everything in between. It's short, but super in depth. Guess Family Barbecue https://www.guessfamilybbq.com Wednesday Through Saturday 11AM - 8PM ...
BBQ - EP - 175 - 10 Minutes With Sunny Moberg - Moberg Smokers
February 03, 2020 23:35 - 27 minutes - 50.1 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Sunny Moberg from Moberg Smokers about his expansion to a new facility that is double the size of his current facility. We go into why he is doing this and the things he is doing to streamline the operation to cut his lead time down(almost in half in the next 3-6 months). We also discuss the new offering coming soon for the backyard weekend warriors. We're very excited for the future for Sunny and know you'll find this interesting, entertainin...
BBQ - EP - 174 - Brett Boren - Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que - Part Two
January 27, 2020 16:03 - 1 hour - 119 MBIn this episode I chat again with Brett Boren from Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que in Rockdale, Texas. This is a part two catch-me-up interview where we discuss in detail his first year in business. It is really a primer for someone wanting to open a BBQ joint(or food operation), especially one that is outdoors. We get into everything new coming to Brett's and go into an incredible new class that is coming up where people will get a chance to spend one-on-one with him to really know what it's lik...
BBQ - EP - 173 Amadeo & Dusty Breakdown the NEW Breakfast at Miller's Smokehouse
January 19, 2020 04:42 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' Amadeo Chapa and Dusty Miller breakdown the new breakfast offerings at Miller's Smokehouse in Belton, Texas in detail and how the idea for breakfast came about. We also get deeply into the coffee program they have. This has been a while in the making, but now that it is upon them, they are quite excited. Per Dusty they will be serving proteins and caffeine with a healthy side of scratch made biscuits and buns(their bacon will be house-made and all meats w...
BBQ - EP - 172 - Texas Wine & BBQ - Jason Hisaw - Texas Wine Ambassador
January 17, 2020 16:14 - 1 hour - 115 MBIn this episode I get to chat with Jason Hisaw, Advanced Sommelier and Texas Wine Ambassador for RNDC. We go deeply into his journey from Chicago to Las Vegas to Santa Barbara to Kansas City and finally in Dallas, Texas. We discuss how you become a Master Sommelier(so interesting and so daunting) and how he carved his niche in the world of Texas barbecue. We try two wines and discuss all of the Texas wines RNDC offers. It's a love letter to Texas, wine, and barbecue. You're going to love it....
BBQ - EP - 171 - Jack Timmons - Jack's BBQ - Seattle, WA
January 13, 2020 16:53 - 43 minutes - 79.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Jack Timmons from Jack's BBQ in Seattle, Washington. This is a really fun one that covers everything form Jeff Bezos to his time at Texas A & M for college to San Diego working in the space program to moving to Seattle work at Boeing to his time in Brussels to his epiphany at Barbecue Summer Camp and his connection with two Daniels(Daniel Vaughn and Daniel Delaney). He has 3 locations with more coming and smokes 4-5 TONS of meat per week. You really get to see Jac...
BBQ - EP - 170 - 10 Minutes With Zach Oldham - Central Texas Pixel Pusher
December 10, 2019 16:09 - 22 minutes - 41.4 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With...' I chat with Zach Oldham. He's a graphic designer that has done a great number of designs for BBQ spots that you have seen, but may not have put a face to the name. We discuss his design philosophy and how he goes about his projects. We also get into his background, how he ended up with the guys at Miller's Smokehouse in Belton and what he listens to while he designs. See all things Zach Oldham here: http://zacholdham.com Check out Zach Oldham Design he...
BBQ - EP - 169 - Jordan Wright - Wright's Barbecue - Johnson, AR
December 06, 2019 04:57 - 45 minutes - 84 MBIn this episode I chat with Jordan Wright from Wright's Barbecue in Johnson, Arkansas. We discuss his BBQ journey which started with a work trip to Texas, which fueled a desire to replicate that barbecue in Arkansas. It wasn't easy. He did farmers markets and caterings and eventually pulled the trigger on a small house that he converted into a restaurant. A 102 year old house. Now he has (4) 1,000 gallon Moberg smokers, a chud pit for whole hogs and a huge fan base that eats up(literally) hi...
BBQ - EP - 168 - Hirotoshi Mugen #TXBBQCRAWL
December 02, 2019 15:57 - 47 minutes - 88.3 MBIn this episode I get the chance to talk to Tom Nguyen who is better known as his BBQ alter ego Hirotoshi Mugen. We get into THAT, because it's quite interesting, but more importantly we discuss how his love for barbecue grew and all about his travels for barbecue throughout the great state of Texas. He provides amazing tips for Tejas Chocolate + Barbecue, CorkScrew BBQ, and Franklin as well as information on a dozen or more BBQ spots and pop-ups. I recommend getting a pen handy to take not...
BBQ - EP - 167 - Joel Garcia - Teddy's Barbecue - Weslaco, Texas
November 27, 2019 16:09 - 42 minutes - 77.6 MBIn this episode I chat with Joel Garcia from Teddy's Barbecue in Weslaco, Texas. Joel has had an impressive journey. From Texas A & M to working in Austin at the capitol, to being there when H.E.B. first got on board with having a BBQ spot in their stores, to Freedman's with Evan LeRoy, to Terry Black's Barbecue in Austin, to pioneering Smokin' Moon BBQ, to now opening his own spot in Weslaco with his brother Jesse in September of 2019. Teddy's Barbecue Hours: Thursday through Sunday - 11AM ...
BBQ - EP - 166 - Matthew Rushworth - Matty Boy Barbecue - Kingston, Ontario
November 24, 2019 17:14 - 51 minutes - 95.2 MBIn this episode I get the chance to chat with Matt Rushworth from the upcoming Matty Boy Barbecue in Kingston, Ontario. He is currently manning the pits and block at Adamson Barbecue in Toronto and will be using twin 500 gallon smokers from Adamson for his upcoming location. We talk about his background(spoiler alert...it wasn't BBQ), and how he came to move to Toronto and eventually got the job with Adamson. He's been there through the growth of Adamson and has learned so much from that exp...