Best BBQ Show
110 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 125 ratingsWhere we talk, taste and even try to cook the best BBQ in Texas, which is the best Barbecue in the world! Tune in for conversations about BBQ with the people who work hard to make it, pitmasters, foodies, chefs and enthusiasts.
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#159 Snow's BBQ Crew
November 29, 2021 07:17 - 1 hour - 143 MBA long conversation with three of the people who make Snow's BBQ the best place to be on a Saturday. Clay Cowgill cooks all the brisket, turkey, and ribs at Snow's BBQ. His brisket warms my soul. Rissa handles all the VIP guests, locals, and to-go orders coming off the pits. She could write a book on hospitality and enhances the experience of every customer. Ally runs a badass gym in Elgin with her husband. She has a strong focus on her health and fitness. You'll often see her running fr...
#158 Burnt Bean Co
July 12, 2021 04:50 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBErnest Servantes is a well known member of the Texas BBQ community. He is the Capo of the Brisket Cartel. He has a long list of competition wins across the country. Now his restaurant is on everyone's list. Enjoy this conversation with Ernest Servantes owner of Burnt Bean Co Thanks for listening! Don't be a stranger! Follow the show on your favorite social app! Instagram | Podcast | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Get your Earlybird edibles at www.earlybirdcbd.com/yoni. 2.5mg of R...
#157 Brian Mays of Sam's BBQ
June 14, 2021 06:29 - 48 minutes - 64.9 MBThis episode is all about old school. Sam's BBQ in East Austin had many owners in the past. Now it's under the care of Brian Mays. A man who has turned down millions for his location in the popular East Austin area. They've even added a Daquiri bar inside the restaurant. His ideas are old school. His style of cooking is old as well. Thanks for listening! Don't be a stranger! Follow the show on your favorite social app! Instagram | Podcast | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Get your Early...
#156 William F. Montgomery and Cade Mercer
June 07, 2021 08:08 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe're talking BBQ, jokes, food and fun. William F. Montgomery is a recent transplant and an up and coming comedian. He's part of the Kill Tony Show and you can watch him on YouTube and follow his Instagram! Cade Mercer runs CM Smokehouse and has some of the most interesting creations in BBQ. From burgers to crunchwrap supremes he's got a menu I'll never get tired of. Enjoy this episode! Over 80 minutes of us talking BBQ and more! Don't be a stranger! Follow the show on your favorite so...
#155 We're Back Baby
May 31, 2021 07:38 - 16 minutes - 22.2 MBThanks for listening! I missed y'all and we're back to keep talking BBQ with all of your favorite people. Don't be a stranger! Follow the show on your favorite social app! Instagram | Podcast | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Get your Earlybird edibles at www.earlybirdcbd.com/yoni. 2.5mg of REAL THC from hemp in every gummy. Legal in all 50 states (Thanks to the 2018 farm bill) Every purchase you make supports the show and everything we do. Get your Best BBQ merch at www.bestbbqsh...
#154 Usama Siddiquee
February 08, 2021 09:24 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWelcome to all the new listeners! Follow us on all our social media channels! Youtube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
#153 JNL BBQ
February 01, 2021 05:15 - 56 minutes - 78.4 MBWelcome to all the new listeners! Follow us on all our social media channels! Youtube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
#152 Cade Mercer | CM Smokehouse
January 18, 2021 15:19 - 52 minutes - 73.6 MBWelcome to all the new listeners! Follow us on all our social media channels! Youtube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
#151 - Happy 2021!
January 11, 2021 08:49 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBHappy New Year! I hope you're all healthy and happy in 2021! Let's eat more BBQ than ever this year! Welcome to all the new listeners! Follow us on all our social media channels! Youtube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
#150 Jeremiah Watkins
November 09, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBJeremiah Watkins works hard to make people laugh, that's why I'm always honored to keep this funny man fed. We met over BBQ in their greenroom more than a year ago, now we're talking BBQ at Terry Black's BBQ in Dallas. It was an honor to talk to Jeremiah and learn even more about why he's so funny! Follow Jeremiah on everything! https://www.jeremiahwatkins.com/ Watch the show on YouTube! www.youtube.com/bestbbqshow
#149 Blake's Birthday
November 02, 2020 05:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBBlake stoker loves coming to Texas. A few weeks ago he came to hang out for his birthday. We sat down with Kyle Stallings and John Brotherton to chat on a nice Tuesday afternoon.
#148 Sawyer Lewis
September 07, 2020 03:58 - 1 hour - 141 MBThis week I sit down with Sawyer Lewis. Her role is vital to their operations and their hard work during this pandemic. A linchpin to the organization, her drive and focus will soon be expressed in a stunning restaurant. The details are still top secret but you know I'm not here to ask about the future. I want to hear the stories of Leroy and Lewis. Enjoy the episode! Follow Sawyer and the Leroy and Lewis Crew! @SawyerBLewis @LeroyandLewis @EvanLeroy @NathanLewisBrewing @ChudsBBQ @Lit...
#147 Texas BBQ is The BEST!
August 31, 2020 03:42 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBTexas BBQ is the best and I challenge you to change my mind. The heat, the smoke, the perfectly seasoned wood all come together to make flavors beyond your imagination. That's why you can find Texas BBQ Cooks all over the world. From the Philippines to Sweden. Welcome to all the new listeners! Follow us on all our social media channels! Youtube Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook
#146 Chuds BBQ
August 17, 2020 04:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBBradley Robinson started cooking BBQ as a break from other work. Now his whole life revolves around it. He makes the pits that people use to smoke. His recipes are growing on YouTube every week. You can eat the food he cooks at Leroy and Lewis. You can even join the Leroy and Lewis Patreon to get all the info behind their entire menu. Thank you for being patient in this unprecedented time. I'm working on getting the show consistent again and I appreciate all the support through everything! ...
#145 Mauro "Max" Chiefari Texicana BBQ
July 27, 2020 07:17 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBThis conversation was recorded right as the pandemic was warming up in March. While I was cooking a brisket Max came over to help me finish it off. We sat down around 2am so you know this is going to be a good conversation. Make sure to follow Max! @texicanabbq on Instagram and www.texicanabbq.com!
#144 Matt Horn and David Kim
July 06, 2020 06:41 - 1 hour - 104 MBMatt Horn cooks Texas BBQ in Oakland, California. His restaurant is close to opening even during this unprecedented time. Hear his story and how Texas BBQ is taking over the west coast! Follow Matt on Instagram: @matthornx @HornBarbecue @kowbird Subscribe to our YouTube Channel where you can watch the interviews and listen at the same time! www.youtube.com/bestbbqshow.
#143 Convenience West #2
June 08, 2020 05:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBThank you for listening! This week we're back in Marfa talking BBQ, small towns and love is in the air! Mark, Katie Rose and Kaki Ann tell us all about the food they cook and the cool old kitchen they cook it in. Subscribe to get updates on every episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on social media. We're always looking for a BBQ adventure! linktr.ee/bestbarbecue
#142 Backline Fabrication
May 18, 2020 05:41 - 74.3 MBThanks for listening to the show. I hope you are all safe and at home. This week’s episode is with Ryan Newland. He’s one of the last people I interviewed before the COVID-19 an important part of the BBQ community. From Bangers to Liberty to Estrada’s BBQ he’s making all kinds of tools for the BBQ cook. I spent a few weeks hanging in his shop and if you want to see the footage subscribe right now to the youtube channel and you’ll be notified when I post it. Unlike many of my other intervi...
#141 BBQ and the Bug
April 13, 2020 04:55 - 19.1 MBMy thoughts on the virus. More coming soon! Thanks for listening
#140 2M Smokehouse MEGASODE
March 09, 2020 06:48 - 139 MB2M Smokehouse has been on the show before. They're a great group of dudes who cook fire food every week for their loyal and new customers. Every one who walks through that door is getting a treat. It's even made me consider moving to San Antonio if Austin starts getting wack. I've been wanting to push the limits of an episode and these guys were the best. Over two hours of talking about BBQ, life and the amazing scene we are in. Since we recorded this Esaul was actually nominated for a Jame...
#139 Certified Angus Beef Meat Lab
March 02, 2020 05:48 - 36.9 MBIf you like beef and you're not following @beefmaven on Instagram I'll give you a minute to add her to the people you're following. Diana and Daniel educate anyone who comes into their lab about beef and how to butcher it. Sides, quarters, primals they'll show you how to turn it into your favorite steak. I got to spend 2 days in the meat lab pulling all kinds of Certified Angus Beef cuts off the slab in their lab. I shared the lab with a dozen BBQ joint owners who traveled all the way to Wo...
#138 Texas BBQ in Guatemala
February 24, 2020 06:08 - 50.1 MBThank you for listening to The Best BBQ Show. We spent a week with Certified Angus Beef and sat down with BBQ enthusiasts from all over the world. This week the story of Blake Thurgood. A man who is bringing Texas BBQ to multiple restaurants in Guatemala. We talk Texas, cooking in volcanoes and all the other challenges of being so far from home. We swapped stories all week and I can't wait to meet up with him again. He's a hustler and a gentleman. Enjoy this episode and don't forget to conn...
#137 Geoffrey Bednar's Life of Beef
February 17, 2020 07:16 - 48.5 MBThanks for listening. This week I talk to Geoffrey Bednar, a man who was thrown into the ranching business at a young age when his mother bought a farm sight unseen. Since then he’s spent almost 2 decades working with Certified Angus Beef spanning the globe. This episode is part of a week long trip I took to Cleveland and Wooster, OH to hang out at the world headquarters of Certified Angus Beef. I asked them to put me in front of people with good stories and Geoff did not disappoint. We ta...
#136 Larder Delicatessen & Bakery
February 10, 2020 08:09 - 60.9 MBThis is the first episode of my tour around Cleveland with Certified Angus Beef. We spent the afternoon at Larder in Cleveland tasting different meats, vegetables and desserts that are all uniquely made. Chef Jeremy Umansky is a mad scientist with jars and cans from floor to ceiling. This restaurant has unique bites, delicious sandwiches and amazing desserts made by Jeremy's wife Allie. Kenny Scott also sat down with us for the end of the interview to talk about working with friends all day ...
#135 Matt's BBQ Crew
February 03, 2020 06:42 - 51 MBThank you for listening to the show. Every time you listen a brisket gets juicier. This week I sit down with Matt of Matt's BBQ in Portland and his entire BBQ crew. Recently named "the best Texas BBQ scene" outside of Austin by Daniel Vaughn, Portland is starting to pop up on people's radar. If you know my LA episodes you know there's a lot of Texas BBQ on the west coast in general. There were 9 people at the table but we passed the mics around and got tons of stories from the crew. Play ba...
#134 Wine and BBQ at Evie Mae's
January 27, 2020 06:46 - 5 MBThis week we talk wine and BBQ with 2 winemakers, 2 Advanced Sommeliers and a woman named Mallory who's BBQ is tough to beat! We're at Evie Mae's sharing a big spread of BBQ and all kinds of Texas wine. https://www.mcphersoncellars.com/ https://llanowine.com/about-us/ https://www.eviemaesbbq.com/
#133 Fiesta Spices
January 20, 2020 06:06 - 50.9 MBYou can follow Alex at https://www.instagram.com/spiceone_/ The #meatman store will be coming down at the end of February so this is your last chance to order a #meatman shirt! After that we'll have a whole new line of merch and a ton of new designs. Get yours at www.bestbbqshow.com! Make sure to subscribe to the show and leave a review on iTunes or whatever podcasting platform you use! It helps get the word out on the show and I always read every review! Instagram | Podcast | YouTube | F...
#132 Khoi BBQ
January 13, 2020 07:08 - 95 MBThis week I have a two part episode with the Khoi BBQ crew. I followed them around all day until they could sit down and talk. I’ll also have a ton of footage for the youtube episode as well. The first half of this episode is with Don and Theo Nguyen. Brothers who work together to create unique flavors at their pop ups around Houston. I joined that at Baileson Brewing and then followed them to their secret location to talk about their history. Part two of this episode is sitting down with ...
#131 Happy New Year!
January 06, 2020 07:34 - 38 MBThank you to everyone for helping us create the best show yet in 2019. Want to know what 2020 is going to look like? Listen now to hear all about the new year and the new ways our show will be covering the scene. Mentioned in this week's episode: Ryan Cooper aka BBQ Tourist Recover Fund: https://paypal.me/pools/c/8k6GKNrc23 Ryan Cooper https://www.instagram.com/bbqtourist/ TJ Tran https://www.instagram.com/lazyteej/ Tom https://www.instagram.com/hirotoshi_mugen/ Darren Lafferty https:/...
#130 Houston VS Austin BBQ Throwdown
November 25, 2019 06:08 - 62 MBDo you like supporting the BBQ in your city? How about pitting them against other great BBQ joints from surrounding cities? The folks at HOUBBQ have been putting together throwdowns for years and I'm excited to be part of this one. The food was incredible and there wasn't even a brisket in the building. BBQ is more than just brisket or ribs or any common ingredient that you see at a restaurant. BBQ is fire. BBQ is the feeling you get when you have a good fire, quality meats and you're cookin...
#129 On The Road with Heritage BBQ
November 18, 2019 08:04 - 71.6 MBA few weeks ago Brett's Backyard BBQ in Rockdale, TX had an anniversary party. That weekend Danny and Brenda came to town early to travel around a bit. We jumped in Eric Faust's (@thesmoketrail) truck and did almost 500 miles of driving around Texas eating and hanging out with our favorite BBQ people. Sometimes you just don't have time to sit down and talk so I took advantage of our time in the car. Brenda and Danny have an amazing story and they work hard every weekend to create Texas BBQ ...
#128 Mike and Mark Black
November 11, 2019 06:12 - 42.2 MBThe Owners of Terry Black's BBQ tell me all their
#128 Mike and Mark Black
November 11, 2019 06:12 - 42.2 MBMike and Mark Black grew up in Lockhart, TX which means they grew up in one of the oldest BBQ worlds. BBQ is in their blood, literally. (Listen and you'll know why). I met them a while back and if you haven't listened to my episode with Mark and Jason Hisaw it's a good one. They serve over 1000 briskets a week in what I like to call a brisket factory. Mark and Mike have an amazing passion for good food, great customer service and truly treating their employees like family. They work hard to...
#127 Elliott Moss
November 04, 2019 06:40 - 73.9 MBIf you haven't heard of Buxton Hall you're going to want to go after this episode. The food, the beer and the vibe is so good I have had thoughts of moving to Asheville just to be near Elliott's restaurant. Plus there's more than 50 breweries in the downtown area of Asheville. I first met Elliott at a special event in Houston where everyone was cooking to raise money for B's Cracklin in Atlanta. B's had a fire and the dinner was to raise money for the staff while the restaurant was rebuilt....
#126 The People of Certified Angus Beef
October 28, 2019 05:09 - 5 MBSarah Scott - Director of food service Clint Walenciak - Packing Manager David O’Diam - VP of retail From the plant to the store or the restaurant. These three help millions of pounds of CAB travel all over the world. Whether you're cooking it yourself or waiting for it to come to the table, they have probably been a part of the process. Enjoy this conversation with the people that bring great beef to hungry meat enthusiasts all over the world.
#125 Colvin Scholarship Winners
October 21, 2019 04:57 - 76.9 MBSubscribe to the show and follow us on Instagram @bestbarbecue
#124 How Sustainable is Beef?
October 15, 2019 06:39 - 46.8 MBDr. Sara Place works for the National Cattlemans Beef Association. She studies sustainability and keeps a benchmark at where the industry is at. She studies sustainable management of livestock production systems focusing on researching opportunities to improve the economic, social, and environmental facets of livestock production in concert. You can read many of her articles on cattle, sustainability and the climate. Follow her on Twitter @drsplace. If you want the true story on beef and t...
#123 A Rancher and a Restaurateur
October 07, 2019 05:17 - 51.8 MBJeremiah Bacon cooks delicious steaks, burgers and other great beef at his many restaurants. Kevin Yon raises thousands of heads of cattle, many of which may end up on plates at Jeremiah's restaurants. When I heard that they had switched places to try each other's jobs I knew this would be a great conversation. The funny thing was that they both said the others job was harder. Y'all know I love talking to hard working people. These two were a real treat. They are focused on a high standard ...
Mid-week Update #1
October 04, 2019 22:43 - 19 MBThis week I talk about Certified Angus Beef, Bill Dumas, Southern Smoke, Sam Jones, Trudy's Underground BBQ, Kimchi Smoke and ATX food guy!
#122 Certified Angus Beef Ranchers
September 30, 2019 06:44 - 5 MBTroy and Stacy Hadrick and Debbie Lyons-Blythe are known for the high quality beef they produce. You don't have to take my word for it, if you google their names you'll find videos, articles and stories all about their ranches. Both of their families have been raising cattle for 5 generations and they are proud to be a part of the Certified Angus Beef brand. I got to sit down with them as a guest to the CAB conference in Asheville, NC. They invited me out to cover the event and talk to the...
#121 Banger's
September 23, 2019 05:29 - 54.4 MBBen Siegel didn't start out wanting to host events. He just likes to have a good time. This story started 7 years ago and it's far from over. Ted Prater came in early on to cook and now is in charge of multiple hog cooks a week, a room full of pickles, aged hams and more. The sheer amount of food that Banger's creates is astounding. They just finished a huge addition and they're putting every square foot to good use every day of the week. I sat down with Ben and Ted in Ben's spacious office...
#120 Gold Land BBQ
September 16, 2019 05:12 - 35.6 MBA few weeks ago I spent a weekend with Joey Rubin and Joshua Luce from Gold Land BBQ. They had the full experience when they came into town. The moment they landed Friday night they were on their way to The Brewer’s Table where they would be cooking Sunday BBQ. Then on to Justine’s Brasserie where we spent the evening eating escargot and sharing a table full of delicious plates with friends and strangers. I love Justine’s because they have Kronenburg 1664 which is a French lager and goes wel...
#119 Leroy and Lewis Pitmaster Potluck
September 09, 2019 06:16 - 79.4 MBIn this episode we talk to Evan Leroy, Sawyer B. Lewis, Patrick Feges, Teddy's BBQ, Nick and Elliot Reese, Esaul Ramos and some of his crew. It's a great time when pitmasters come together. As true professionals they all chose a part of the menu and each cooked great food. As always connect with us on social media @bestbarbecue. You can find all of our contact info and links through our Instagram! Thanks for listening!
#118 Blood Bros. BBQ
September 02, 2019 06:39 - 58.4 MBBlood Bros. BBQ has a vibe all to itself. They bring a ton of energy and love to the food they cook and the events they attend. The owners and operators grew up together in a diverse Houston neighborhood called Alief. You can see a huge mural in honor of it right behind their bar. You can feel it the moment you talk to them. They love BBQ and as they have said, this life fell into their laps. Enjoy our conversation and check them out on social media or if you're in Houston I suggest having a...
#117 Bryan Butler of Salt and Time
August 26, 2019 06:40 - 5 MBIf you haven't made friends with your local butcher you're doing yourself a disservice. Nothing makes me happier than talking to the person who has personally cut the steak or the piece of meat you're taking home for dinner. Bryan Butler is one of only six butchers in America to be part of the World Butcher Challenge. He breaks down whole, half and quarter animals every day to pack his case every day. We sit down at Salt and Time to talk all about his life as a butcher and the information y...
#116 Aaron Ross
August 19, 2019 06:44 - 107 MBNote: This episode is from my backup recorder. It's not terrible but not as clear as you're used to. I spent the weekend hanging out with friends from all over the country. A lot of them were in town to attend an amazing smokeout hosted by Robert Jacob Lerma. I got a short clip of him speaking and reiterating the importance of working together in BBQ. I'm excited to share this clip with you. In this episode,I sat and shared a big platter from Terry Black's BBQ with Aaron Ross. We talked ab...
#115 Mighty Joe Yim
August 05, 2019 06:24 - 91.7 MBI sat down with Mighty Joe Yim at Cali Sandwich and Seafood for some Pho and sticky rice. We were in Houston Texas to talking about his work in BBQ as a pit master. Joe has put an insane amount of work into the last two years. He currently smokes hundreds of briskets a week at Truth BBQ and if you ask him, he's still figuring out a few tricks. Enjoy this conversation with Might Joe Yim and make sure to subscribe to hear more episodes! Follow Joe: @mightjoeyim_22 Follow the show: Insta...
#114 Good BBQ Always has a Good Story
July 29, 2019 04:28 - 18.3 MBI wanted to check in on the BBQ scene a little bit. If you’re a cook, butcher, cutter, pit guy or have anything to do with BBQ send me a message or DM. The BBQ world is full of stories and I want to hear yours. I love BBQ. I love the people who cook it, I love the smell of it cooking all over Texas. I love the meats that Texans cook and I love the way the alchemy of BBQ transforms a simple cut into soft and delicious wonderment. If you listen to this show you know I travel all over. I’m th...
#113 A Popup with Bryan Gonzales and S&S Pit Crew
July 22, 2019 12:08 - 49 MBFollow all of these guys on Instagram to see what's next... Robert Sierra: @sspitcrew Bryan Gonzales: @brythebbqguy Justin: @aggiebelz Chris: @CMG512 Luise Rivas: @luisrivas87 Clay Cowgill: @claycowgill ME: @bestbarbecue Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5 star review!
#112 Convenience West BBQ
July 08, 2019 04:51 - 58.8 MBMarfa. A small town with a few thousand residents. It used to be an attraction for art or lights or sometimes pizza. Now the locals have a few more options for food. The BBQ options in Marfa have grown substantially. The people responsible? Mark, Kaki, and Katy Rose of Convenience West BBQ. I got to hang out with the Convenience West crew on a quick trip I took to west Texas with @thegoodolboy Joey Garcia. We drove out there and hopped between Marfa and Marathon at least 3 times on the tri...