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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BBQ - EP 165 - Blood Bros. BBQ - Robin Wong, Terry Wong, & Quy Hoang
November 14, 2019 16:19 - 43 minutes - 79 MBIn this episode I get a chance to chat with Robin Wong, Terry Wong, and Quy Hoang who have Blood Bros. BBQ in Bellaire, Texas. This one is so great. We get into them growing up together(from high school forward). The city where they grew up was a melting pot of cultures, different types of people. Big into skating, anime, and music. None of them had a culinary background at all. Robin and Terry started Glitter, a night club with karaoke and Quy started cooking for specific nights. Started wi...
BBQ - EP - 164 -Ben Johnson and Craig Hoelzer from Wood's Chapel BBQ in Atlanta, Georgia
November 08, 2019 15:56 - 37 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode I get that chance to chat with Ben Johnson and Craig Hoelzer from Wood's Chapel BBQ in Atlanta, Georgia. BONUS: Head over to the YouTube version(https://www.youtube.com/user/kevinsbbqjoints) to see a complete tour of the restaurant, pit room, and food at the END of the interview. In this chat we discuss how they got the name, all about the history of the area, the backgrounds of Ben Johnson(and his wife), pitmaster Craig Hoezler, and how they crafted the menu and overall vib...
BBQ - EP - 163 - José R. Ralat - Taco Editor - Texas Monthly Magazine[EXCLUSIVE]
November 06, 2019 00:44 - 48 minutes - 89.5 MBIn this episode I chat with José R. Ralat, the Taco Editor from Texas Monthly Magazine. This one is really special because I am insane about tacos and Jose is an expert. Hands down, one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to tacos and more specifically tacos in Texas. I don't want to spoil anything, but know that we get into all things tacos, what he'll be doing for Texas Monthly, in terms of articles, stories, interviews, etc., his book coming out April 15th, 2020, ...
BBQ - EP - 163 - José R. Ralat - Taco Editor | Texas Monthly Magazine
November 04, 2019 15:50 - 56 minutes - 103 MBIn this episode I chat with José R. Ralat, the Taco Editor from Texas Monthly Magazine. This one is really special because I am insane about tacos and Jose is an expert. Hands down, one of the most knowledgeable people on the planet when it comes to tacos and more specifically tacos in Texas. I don't want to spoil anything, but know that we get into all things tacos, what he'll be doing for Texas Monthly, in terms of articles, stories, interviews, etc., his book coming out April 15th, 2020, ...
BBQ - EP - 162 - Karl Fallenius | Owlbear Barbecue | Denver, Colorado.
October 31, 2019 15:17 - 48 minutes - 88.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Karl Fallenius from Owlbear Barbecue in Denver, Colorado. Karl shares his incredibly interesting, and challenging, journey to opening his spot in the RiNo district of Denver. He share his time spent in Austin, where he cooked at Franklin Barbecue for over year, and what he was planning on bringing back to Denver. There were a million and one hurdles along the way that he had to get through to where they are today. Which is cooking fantastic central Texas style BBQ...
BBQ - EP - 161 - Bill Dumas & Kelly Evers - Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse - Wimberley, Texas
October 28, 2019 03:24 - 41 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Bill Dumas and Kelly Evers from Creekside Cookers BBQ & Steakhouse in Wimberley, Texas. The interview begins with some background information(extremely interesting) on Bill going from growing up in the barbecue world to eventually being a big part of it with employment at Smokey Denmark's to Stiles Switch and The Switch before joining forces with Kelly. In the middle of this interview we learn all about Creekside Cookers BBQ & Smokehouse, from the ideal location t...
BBQ - EP - 160 - 10 MInutes With Mike Black - Terry Black's Barbecue - Austin | Dallas
October 23, 2019 09:30 - 18 minutes - 34.2 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Mike Black about their new location opening in Dallas(the Deep Ellum area) in November of 2019(they are shooting for before Thanksgiving). We go into all the details about that new spot(which is over twice the size of the Austin location) as well as chatting about how he and his brother Mark handle the volume they are currently doing at the Austin location. It's a VERY interesting interview.See all things Terry Black's Barbecue here: https://w...
BBQ - EP - 159 - Bonus Interview - Sheldon Mason - Mason Barbecue
October 22, 2019 21:23 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MBIn this 'bonus' episode I chat again with Sheldon Mason from Mason Barbecue. It's a bonus because it's a BRAND NEW to go along with the the video version of a podcast recorded of him about a year ago. If you want to hear the original interview...which you should. Follow this link: https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com/e/bbq-ep-106-shedon-mason-mason-barbecue-montana/ So you get an update on what Sheldon has been doing since we last spoke and about the residency he is taking up at 2M Smokeho...
BBQ - EP - 158 - Daniel Weinstock - Maple Block Meat Co. - Culver City, CA
October 17, 2019 04:37 - 51 minutes - 95.7 MBIn this episode I chat with Daniel Weinstock from Maple Block Meat Co. in Culver City, California about his journey from Los Angeles to college in Maine to his dream of being a food writer in San Francisco, to living in Italy, to working with Wolfgang Puck at Spago, to working at both Patina Group and Panda Group to eventually opening his own barbecue spot(because BBQ always held a special place in his heart) in Culver City. It's an extremely interesting story that is peppered with details o...
BBQ - EP - 157 - Chef Jim Noble - Noble Smoke - Charlotte, NC
October 10, 2019 03:45 - 39 minutes - 72.7 MBIn this episode I chat with Chef Jim Noble from Noble Smoke: Heartfelt Southern Barbecue in Charlotte, North Carolina. We discuss his upbringing, culinary experience, his first restaurant in High Point, Roosters(which he has 3 locations, but is expanding), and finally Noble Smoke, which is a project he has wanted to take on for a long time. He is extremely passionate about barbecue, the history of barbecue in the region(which we go into deeply), and about putting out incredible project. We a...
BBQ - EP - 156 - Jim and Mandi Lero - Lillian's Barbecue and Catering - Fort Worth, TX
October 03, 2019 04:01 - 1 hour - 157 MBIn this episode I chat with Jim and Mandi Lero from Lillian's Barbecue and Catering in Fort Worth, Texas. Not only are Mandi and Jim some of the nicest people you know, but you can tell they are extremely passionate about putting the world of barbecue; be it putting out great BBQ to getting to know the fantastic people within the BBQ world. This chat cover the journey from Texas to Missouri and back to Texas. Along the way they grew a barbecue passion into a growing catering business which i...
BBQ - EP - 155 - Kelly Yandell - Photographer | Attorney | Mother | Texan | Cook | Writer
September 27, 2019 19:43 - 1 hour - 132 MBIn this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with photographer, writer, and mother(among other titles) Kelly Yandell. We talk about a million and one things, but mostly focus on Foodways Texas, Texas A & M, Meat Science, Camp Brisket, BBQ Summer Camp, symposiums, pie, the wonderful people in the world of barbecue, Tex-Mex, and the beauty of curiosity. This is a great discussion that I know you will thoroughly enjoy. I cannot thank Kelly enough for taking the time. See all things Kelly Ya...
BBQ - EP - 154 - Ben Siegel & Chef Ted Prater - Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden in Austin, Texas.
September 18, 2019 01:21 - 52 minutes - 97.2 MBIn this episodeI chat with Ben Siegel and Chef Ted Prater from Banger's Sausage House & Beer Garden in Austin, Texas.In this almost hour long interview we talk about how Banger's came to be as well as Ben and Chef Ted's background AND what brought them together. We talk about the original concept and how Ben knew when to pivot and 'listen' to his customers to grow the business. We talk about the evolution of the smokehouse and now everything that they offer(including whole hog Thursday throu...
BBQ - EP - 153 - Derrick Walker - Smoke-A-Holics BBQ - Fort Worth, Texas
September 14, 2019 17:44 - 47 minutes - 87.5 MBIn this episode I have the chance to chat with Derrick Walker from Smoke-A-Holics BBQ in Fort Worth, Texas just six weeks after he opened his brick & mortar location, however he is not new to the game. He's been doing BBQ pop-ups since 2006 all while running the kitchen at a hospital. It's only 3 weeks prior to open his brick and mortar that he quit that position. He's a hustler and extremely creative. We talk about his journey, what Fort Worth was like back in the day, what he was like back...
BBQ - EP - 152 - John Brotherton - Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue - Pflugerville, TX
September 13, 2019 05:59 - 1 hour - 123 MBIn this episode I chat with John Brotherton from Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, Texas and Liberty Barbecue in Round Rock, Texas. John has an overall passion for food, really good quality food and strives at every level to exceed customer's expectations. John takes us through his journey from growing up in Liberty, Texas (outside of Houston) to a hugely successful laser printer cartridge business to having a food trailer on the weekends and/or nights with crazy sandwiches w...
BBQ - EP - 151 - Gabe Golub - Ricewood BBQ - Ann Arbor, Michigan
September 08, 2019 21:52 - 39 minutes - 73 MBIn this episode I chat with Gabe Golub from Ricewood BBQ in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They are serving central Texas style meats(brisket in particular) on rice(that is mixed with a soy/vinegar mixture). They also serve sandwiches and sides Tuesday through Saturday starting at 11AM. Gabe spent time in Texas staging at LeRoy and Lewis honing his craft and is passionate about serving incredible food on a day to day basis.In this discussion we get into his journey. From being stationed at Fort Hood t...
BBQ - EP - 150 - Professor Jeff Savell - Texas A & M University
September 05, 2019 15:10 - 59 minutes - 110 MBIn this episode I chat with Professor Jeff Savell from Texas A&M University about the Department of Animal Science, Meat Science, and more specifically about their connection to barbecue through classes, Camp Brisket, and Barbecue Summer camp through Foodways Texas.Meat Science at Texas A & M: https://meat.tamu.eduCamp Brisket: https://bbq.tamu.edu/camp-brisketBarbecue Summer Camp here: https://foodwaystexas.org/events/barbecue-camps/barbecue-summer-campFoodways Texas: https://foodwaystexas....
BBQ - EP -149 - BBQ Tourist(aka Ryan Cooper) Shares His Recent Texas BBQ Adventure
September 02, 2019 04:45 - 1 hour - 122 MBIn this special episode I chat with Ryan Cooper(@BBQTourist: https://www.instagram.com/bbqtourist) who by day works for the National Park Service, but by night(and off hours) is co-founder of The Smoke Sheet(https://www.bbqnewsletter.com) and travels the country searching out incredible barbecue. We talk about his recent 10 day trip to Texas(from Nebraska where he lives) where he visited 20 BBQ joints and went to what is possibly the best BBQ party of the year(Robert Jacob Lerma's Summer BBQ...
BBQ - EP - 148 - AJ Ramirez - AJ's Custom Cookers - Fort Worth, TX
August 30, 2019 16:07 - 46 minutes - 86.3 MBIn this episode I chat with AJ Ramirez from AJ's Custom Cookers in Fort Worth, Texas. AJ started welding at age 15 and hasn't stopped since. In this interview we discuss his upbringing, ALL about welding itself(the three types of welding in detail), how he get into the BBQ world, opening his own shop, and growing the business with integrity and above and beyond customer service. He can do ANYTHING when it comes to welding and fabrication. ANYTHING. From fixing a cooker that you may have that...
BBQ - EP - 147 - Matthew Register - Southern Smoke BBQ - Garland, NC
August 27, 2019 04:56 - 50 minutes - 39.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Matthew Register from Southern Smoke BBQ in Garland, North Carolina about his unique journey to opening his equally unique barbecue restaurant which is only open two days a week and on most days has an exceptional line(which they get through very expeditiously. They do a large amount of catering business, have a food truck, and in the spring of 2019 he launched a book entitled Southern Smoke: Barbecue, Traditions, and Treasured Recipes Reimagined for Today which i...
BBQ. .EP. - 146 - Andrew Soto - Butter's BBQ - Mathis, TX
August 19, 2019 22:12 - 44 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode I chat with Andrew Soto from Butter's BBQ in Mathis, Texas(a town with only 3 street lights). We get into his background, which included working at a refinery at age 19. We discuss the epiphany he had when he visited Franklin Barbecue in Austin, which was completely different than any BBQ he had ever had. He turned that newfound passion for BBQ into a barbecue business, building a smoker and selling out an old tax office. We go into the low(it’s been difficult to get people t...
BBQ - EP - 145 - Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor - Heirloom Market BBQ - Atlanta, GA
August 14, 2019 04:44 - 45 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode I chat with Jiyeon Lee and Cody Taylor from Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta, Georgia. Jiyeon was born in Seoul, South Korea and Cody was from Texas/Tennessee(his family was Texas ranchers and he grew up in the smokey mountains of East Tennessee). The two met in a restaurant in Atlanta and in opening Heirloom Market BBQ they were at the forefront of combining Korean ingredients with BBQ(and Texas BBQ in particular). We learn all about their journey, what it's like to share a re...
BBQ - EP - 144 - Andrew Hill - Embers Barbecue - Lubbock, Texas
August 07, 2019 04:31 - 59 minutes - 50 MBIn this interview I chat with Andrew Hill from Embers Barbecue in Lubbock, Texas about his challenging road to their current location in Charles Adams Studio Project (https://www.instagram.com/casp_lbk/) in Lubbock, Texas. We discuss his time at Bigham's Smokehouse where he assumed he knew barbecue, to trying out cooking a Central Texas style brisket, to his epic BBQ fail trying to sell chopped beef sandwiches, to the crazy journey to opening in Levelland. That initial success and eventual d...
BBQ - EP - 143 - Jim Auchmutey - Author - Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America
July 30, 2019 15:47 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with writer and historian Jim Auchmutey about his recent book Smokelore: A Short History of Barbecue in America. It is a must have book for ANYONE interested in barbecue and how barbecue has evolved over the years to become what it is today across the United States. Along with over 50,000 words of text, the book contains 208 Illustrationsand 26 recipes. I've read it once through and I'm now going back again. See all things Jim Auchmutey here: http:...
BBQ - EP - 142 - Brandon Hurtado - Hurtado Barbecue Co. - Arlington, TX
July 24, 2019 14:34 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode I chat with Brandon Hurtado - Hurtado Barbecue Co. - Arlington, Texas about his journey to opening his brick and mortar location in November 2019. We talk about his upbringing, his enjoyment of spending time with his father during late night cooks, his time building his marketing agency(ANKR Agency), his falling in love with Texas BBQ in a big way because of the North Texas BBQ Addicts group on Facebook, to getting his own cooker, growing his business doing pop-ups at breweri...
BBQ - EP - 141 - Blake Stoker - Blake's BBQ - Martin, Tennessee
July 18, 2019 14:05 - 59 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Blake Stoker from Blake's BBQ in Martin, Tennessee(NOTE: on the YouTube version you can watch Blake give an EXCLUSIVE tour of his restaurant). This is a great because not only is Blake a humble, introspective, and engaging person, but he has a passion for BBQ like no other. We learn his complete story. From how he got the BBQ bug, to getting his smokers, to opening his trailer, to his food and specials, and especially his forthcoming brick & mortar location. I kno...
BBQ - EP - 140 - 10 Minutes With Tom Micklethwait - Micklethwait Market & Grocery - Smithville, TX
July 15, 2019 14:52 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Tom Micklethwait about his new brick & mortar location in Smithville(about 45 minutes away from his trailer in Austin) called Micklethwait Market and Grocery. We talk about the town of Smithville, his concept for the new restaurant, new/additional meat items, new/additional sides, desserts, baked goods, and so much more. Really interesting look into a restaurant that should be on your radar for a visit in the near future. Hours: Thursday throu...
BBQ - EP - 139 - Natalie Ramsey & Chase Webb - Red Bridges BBQ - Shelby, NC
July 10, 2019 14:42 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode I chat with Natalie Ramsey and Chase Webb from Red Bridges BBQ - Shelby, North Carolina. We discuss the long history of the restaurant which opened in 1946 in Cleveland County(called Dedmond’s Barbecue). In 1953, Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge was moved to their current location on Highway 74 in Shelby. One of the greatest things about Red Bridges BBQ is that while they have added items as demand grew for specific dishes(i.e. BBQ Nachos), they have stayed true to the old ways of ...
BBQ - EP - 138 - Jason Ganahl - GQue Championship BBQ - Colorado
July 03, 2019 20:52 - 47 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Jason Ganahl from GQue Championship BBQ which has two locations in Colorado(Westminster and Lone Tree). We discuss his background which wasn't initially in the barbecue world(sales and marketing) and talk about how that passion for BBQ grew, so much that he started a BBQ team that ended up being extremely successful. From there he made the leap to opening a brick and mortar location and eventually a second location with a full ice cream parlor attached. We go deep...
BBQ - EP - 137 - Brenda and Daniel Castillo - Heritage Barbecue Talk Collaboration with Tyler Harp - Harp Barbecue
July 01, 2019 18:16 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this BONUS episode I talk to Brenda and Daniel Castillo from Heritage Barbecue in Orange County, California about their 4th of July collaboration with Tyler Harp of Harp Barbecue in Kansas City. Harp Barbecue can be found at Crane Brewing Co. 6515 Railroad St., Raytown, MO. 64133 Saturdays 11:00-sellout See all things Harp Barbecue here: https://www.instagram.com/harpbarbecue See all things Heritage Barbecue here(including where they will be popping up weekly): https://www.instagram.com/...
BBQ - EP - 136 - Rob Magee - Q39 - Kansas City, Missouri
June 18, 2019 15:49 - 33 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Rob Magee from Q39 in Kansas City, Missouri. We get into his early background, his passion for food which took him from the C.I.A. to some of the best kitchens across the country. Then we delve into his growing passion for BBQ, his starting a BBQ competition team Munchin’ Hogs which went on to great success, and then translating that success to opening Q39 and two years ago a second location in Overland Park. One of the great takeaways from this interview is resta...
BBQ - EP - 135 - Michael Michna, Wade Elkins, & James McFarland - Reveille Barbecue Co.
June 13, 2019 06:10 - 54 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Michael Michna, Wade Elkins, & James McFarland from Reveille Barbecue Co. in Magnolia, Texas. We get a chance to talk to all three of them, then just Michael and James, and finally we get a full interview with each one, discussing their background and how they came together to create Reveille. We get into their menu in detail, their special events, and what the BBQ world means to them. See all things Reveille Barbecue Co. here: https://www.reveillebbq.com See Reve...
BBQ - EP - 134 - Craig S. Pascoe and James “Trae” Welborn - Georgia BBQ Trails
June 06, 2019 22:10 - 59 minutes - 51 MBIn this episode I chat with Craig S. Pascoe and James “Trae” Welborn from Georgia BBQ Trails(https://georgiabbqtrails.com). Craig is a History professor at Georgia College and Trae is an assistant professor at the same college. We discuss both of their backgrounds and how they connected and grew their 'historical' BBQ relationship. We talk the Barbecue Nation exhibit at the Atlanta History Center and the genesis and growth of the Georgia BBQ Trails website. Lastly(and mostly) we get into his...
BBQ - EP - 133 - Dayne Weaver - Dayne's Craft Barbecue
May 29, 2019 05:24 - 36 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode I chat with Dayne Weaver from Dayne's Craft Barbecue in Fort Worth, Texas. We talk about his growing up all over the planet(literally) and ending up in Fort Worth. We discuss his fiance Ashley purchasing him his first professional smoker that propelled him towards a career in BBQ. We get into his underground pop-ups and the new brick and mortar location opening mid to late summer/early fall. He has the passion, creativity, and a strong support system in Ashley that makes his ...
BBQ - EP - 132 - Wyatt Dickson - Picnic - Durham, North Carolina
May 22, 2019 23:22 - 45 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Wyatt Dickson form Picnic in Durham, North Carolina. We explore his background, from large scale pig pickin' to his time at law school to the moment that pushed him into delving deeper into BBQ. We talk about his relationship with Green Button Farm and how he custom designed whole hog cookers with Melvin BBQ Grills that would be able to be used in a restaurant setting. It's a passionate look at BBQ, specifically North Carolina Whole Hog BBQ, and what truly differe...
BBQ - EP - 131 - Sean Ludwig & Ryan Cooper - The Smoke Sheet
May 14, 2019 00:40 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this episode I chat with Sean Ludwig & Ryan Cooper from The Smoke Sheet, the definitive weekly BBQ newsletter. We discuss all of the great content that comes into your email box every Wednesday as well as Sean and Ryan's background in terms of BBQ and how they cover the world of barbecue by visiting BBQ joints and BBQ events across the US. We end with some restaurants recommendations in the regions they cover extensively. Subscribe to The Smoke Sheet here: https://www.bbqnewsletter.com Fo...
BBQ - EP - 130 - Ed Randolph - Handsome Devil BBQ / Author Smoked
May 10, 2019 15:51 - 28 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode I chat with Ed Randolph from Handsome Devil BBQ about his background and transition into the BBQ world, but more specifically we go into the release of his new book, Smoked, which contains recipes and stories from tons of BBQ joint owners, pitmasters, and BBQ personalities. Order Smoked here: https://amzn.to/2VtOzWP See all things Handsome Devil BBQ here: https://handsomedevilllc.com Follow Handsome Devil on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/handsomedevilllc/ Check H...
BBQ - EP - 129 - Phillip and Yvette Helberg - Helberg Barbecue - Waco, Texas
May 08, 2019 15:46 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk to Phillip and Yvette Helberg from Helberg Barbecue in Waco, Texas. We talk about their Phillip's journey from Texas to California and then their journey together back to Texas. How they got into the BBQ business and their philosophy behind their food and restaurant(s). We go into detail about their BBQ trailer, which is now called Helberg on Austin as well as their new brick and mortar location which is opening in late May 2019. What's really great is ...
BBQ - EP - 128 - Scott Umscheid - Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hanger 29 - Kansas City, MO
April 30, 2019 15:46 - 51 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode I get a chance to talk to Scott Umscheid from Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hanger 29 - Kansas City, MO. Located just outside of the Kansas City International Airport, it's definitely the first stop you should have on your KC BBQ adventures(they are open Monday through Friday 7 AM - 3PM). We go in depth about Scott's background, his road to opening the BBQ spot, his menu, his management philosophy, burnt ends, and so much more. See all things Scott's Kitchen here: https://sc...
BBQ - EP - 127 - Bryan Bracewell - Southside Market & Barbeque
April 23, 2019 04:57 - 40 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode Kevin chats with Bryan Bracewell from Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin, Texas which has been around for an astounding 137 years. They talk all about the history of the restaurant, Bryan's background and what his time at Texas A & M brought to the family business. They go into the complete menu(and how it's evolved) and all about the new Bastrop location. You're going to really enjoy this. See all things Southside Market & Barbeque here: https://www.southsidemarket.com Sou...
BBQ - EP - 126 - Jeremy Yoder - Mad Scientist BBQ
April 18, 2019 21:08 - 46 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode Kevin chats with Jeremy Yoder from the very popular and highly informative YouTube Channel - Mad Scientist BBQ. We talk about his journey to where he is today, including his being brought up Amish, his moving to Kentucky, and his transition to teaching here in California. We then go deeply into his YouTube channel, especially into his methods and goals for the channel. Lastly we talk about his connection to Fat Stack Smokers and some shows coming up with the team there. Incre...
BBQ - EP - 125 - 10 Minutes With Christian Stevenson - DJ BBQ
April 16, 2019 15:45 - 20 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' Kevin chats with Christian Stevenson who also goes by DJBBQ. We cover his new book called The Burger Book which is coming out in May of 2019 here in the U.S. It's incredibly unique(like Christian) and has an amazing assortment of burgers that you can create at home to wow your friends and family. We also get into his new restaurant opening in November/December of 2019 with his partner, and baker of the year in 2017, David Wright, called The Fire Station. ...
BBQ - EP - 124 - 10 Minutes With Daniel Vaughn - BBQ Editor - Texas Monthly Magazine
April 08, 2019 04:47 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' Kevin chats with Daniel Vaughn(BBQ Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine) about his new book he co-authored with Sam Jones(Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ)coming out in May entitled Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ. We also talk about the '25 Best New BBQ Joints' list coming out for Texas Monthly. My first interview with Daniel is here: https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com/e/episode-1-daniel-vaughn-...
BBQ - EP - 123 - BBQ City Guide - Georgia - Jim Auchmutey - Author Smokelore
April 04, 2019 15:31 - 51 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode of BBQ City Guide I talk to author of the forthcoming book(May/June 2019) Smoke Lore, Jim Auchmutey about Georgia. We talk about his background(and his family's background in BBQ), Brunswick Stew, Southern Foodways Alliance, Barbecue Nation at the Atlanta History Center, as well as TONS of BBQ spots to visit in Georgia. See all things Jim Auchmutey here: http://jimauchmutey.com Pre-order Smokelore here: https://amzn.to/2HVHabG Check out the Southern Foodways Alliance here: ht...
BBQ - EP - 122 - 10 Minutes With Dylan Taylor - Goldee's Barbecue - Fort Worth, TX
March 29, 2019 15:14 - 20 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' Kevin chats with Dylan Taylor of the soon to be opened(anticipating May 2019) Goldee's Barbecue in Fort Worth Texas. We talk ALL about what they are doing to get Goldee's Barbecue open as well as who is involved(which is a group of his good friends, all of which have worked at great BBQ spots). We talk about the menu, seating, and how excited he is to get this open. We finish by talking about what he'd be doing if he wasn't cooking BBQ, his favorite music...
BBQ - EP - 121 - Laura Loomis - Two Bros BBQ in San Antonio, TX
March 26, 2019 03:29 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode I chat with Laura Loomis from Two Bros BBQ in San Antonio, Texas. We talk about her journey, which didn't begin in BBQ nor seemed to head that direction. We discuss how she transitioned to pitmaster, all about Two Bros BBQ as well as their sister restaurant Alamo BBQ Co, and end by talking about the exposure she's gained and advice she gives to future female pitmasters. Follow Laura on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebbqqueen See all things Two Bros BBQ here: ht...
BBQ - EP - 120 - 10 Minutes With Burt Bakman - SLAB Barbecue - Los Angeles
March 22, 2019 04:44 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Burt Bakman from SLAB Barbecue in Los Angeles. Burt, an Israeli immigrant who fell in love with Texas style BBQ, created a phenomenon in Los Angeles with his incredible brisket. That 'underground' pop-up was called Trudy's Underground Barbecue and it morphed into the brick & mortar SLAB Barbecue. We talk about everything SLAB as well as fermentation, pickling, painting, upcoming Friday night shawarma nights at SLAB, what he listening too and ...
BBQ - EP - 119 - WAGYU vs. KOBE beef - WHAT is the DIFFERENCE?
March 20, 2019 13:59 - 7 minutes - 5.58 MBJoe Heitzeberg from Crowd Cow explains in depth what the difference is between Wagyu and Kobe beef AND explains the grading system for Wagyu beef. See all things Crowd Cow here: https://www.crowdcow.com See this on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkoOLwkiVs&t=1s Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.com Follow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheet See The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheet...
BBQ - EP - 118 - Tyler Harp - Harp Barbecue - Raytown, Missouri
March 18, 2019 06:33 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIn this episode Kevin chats with Tyler Harp from Harp Barbecue in Raytown, Missouri. It's a story of having certain dreams as a young person and pursuing those dreams only to have those dreams seemingly shattered. After years of introspection, Tyler realized his true passion and that was BBQ. They talk about his search for BBQ knowledge and what he plans to bring to Kansas City. Bonus footage at the end of the YouTube version of this filmed by Ryan Cooper(@BBQTourist) from the grand opening...
BBQ - EP - 117 - Steven Wayne Rossler Jr. - Rossler's BLUE CORD Barbecue - Killeen, TX
March 14, 2019 15:32 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBIn this episode I get to chat with Steven Rossler Jr. from Rossler's BLUE CORD Barbecue in Killeen, Texas. We go deeply into his background touching on his upbringing and especially his time in the Army. He shares many emotional and painful memories which have shaped him and made him the person he is today. Lastly we talk about his transition into the BBQ world, which embraced him, and all of his exciting plans for Rossler's. You are going to really enjoy this. See all things Rossler's BLUE...