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In this episode, I chat with Aaron Siegel from Hometeam BBQ about the 20-year anniversary of Hometeam in West Ashley, along with so much more. See all things Hometeam BBQ here: https://hometeambbq.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/hometeambbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hometeambbq

In this episode, I chat with Alec Varnell from  @BarABBQ  in Montgomery, Texas. See all things Alec Varnell: https://www.instagram.com/bigdaddykarne Bar-A-BBQ: https://www.barabbq.com Address: 21149 Eva St, Montgomery, TX 77356 Phone: (936) 548-5658

In this episode, I chat with Eric Hastings from Fiasco BBQ in Austin, Texas. Currently at the Dainty Dillo (3201 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702) but will be moving to the complex with Austin Winery, St Elmo (440 E St Elmo Rd A1, Austin, TX 78745). Check his social media to make sure what location he's at. Website: https://fiascobbq.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/fiascobbq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578003267799

In this episode, I chat with Holden Fulco from Parish Barbecue in Austin, Texas. See all things Parish Barbecue here: https://parishbarbecue.com Address: 10300 Springdale Rd Backyard, Austin, TX 78754 Phone: (737) 363-3132 I G: https://www.instagram.com/parishbarbecue

In this episode, I chat with Evan Lovett from L.A. in a Minute. This is a love letter to Los Angeles and one of the most interesting and fun chats I've had. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lainaminute YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8mol8D8CR4Nv7nck_iiHHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LAinaMinute/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-a-minute-with-evan-lovett/id1672118172 Twitter: https://x.com/LaInaMinute

In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Aday from Two Goose in Austin, Texas. We talk about his journey into the world of barbecue, the story behind Two Goose, and the ideas and experiences shaping what he is creating today. See all things Two Goose here: https://www.twogoosebbq.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/twogoose_ Address: 706 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703 Phone: (512) 631-4665 Open Wednesday - Sunday Aaron shares how the concept came together, his approach to the food, and what it takes to build something distinctive in one of the country’s most competitive and exciting barbecue cities.

In this episode, I sit down with Vic Barry of Vic Barry BBQ to talk about his remarkable journey from Cork, Ireland, into the heart of the BBQ world. Vic shares how his passion for Texas barbecue grew into real relationships with some of the best in the business, including Wayne Mueller, Nick Pencis, and Justin Fourton, and how those connections continue to shape the work he’s doing today. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VicBarryBBQ/videos IG: https://www.instagram.com/vicbarrybbq Smokeless Podcast: https://www.smokelesspodcast.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Evan Heffernan, from Heffernan BBQ in Cypress, Texas. See all things Heffernan BBQ here: https://www.heffernanbbq.com Address: 15914 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 Phone: (832) 654-9200 IG: https://www.instagram.com/heffernanbbq/

I sit down with Evan LeRoy from LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin to talk about his new cookbook entitled New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling. Pre-order here: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/new-school-barbecue_9781419780103 Signed Copy Pre-Order here: https://www.chudsbbq.com/products/new-school-barbecue-signed-preorder LeRoy & Lewis BBQ: https://leroyandlewisbbq.com Address: 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 945-9882 Hours: 11 am - 9 pm Wednesday - Monday (Closed Tuesdays)

Justin Eastwood comes on to break news about their second location opening early Summer 2026. New Location Address: 1900 Clay St., North Kansas City, MO 64116 See all things Chef J BBQ here: https://chefjbbq.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/chefjbbqkc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefjbbqkc OG Location: 1401 W 13th St Suite G, Kansas City, MO 64102 Phone: (816) 805-8283

My chat with owner Ben Vaughan from Lil' Barbecue in Portland, Oregon. See all things Lil' Barbecue here: https://www.lilbarbecue.com Address: 1771 NE Dekum St, Portland, OR 97217 IG: https://www.instagram.com/lil_barbecue Open 7 Days a Week Monday - Thursday - 3 pm - 11 pm Friday - 3 - 12 am Saturday - 12 pm - 12 am Sunday 12 pm - 11 pm Phone: (971) 754-4188

Jesse, 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

In 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

Ivan 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.

I 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)