Podcasts by Tales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry

Things we are thankful for 2023 from 2023-11-13T01:15

This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign yo...

Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue from 2023-08-07T01:11

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Episode 200 - West Texas BBQ Roundtable from 2023-07-24T00:51

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Six Year Recap! Nearly 200 episodes published from 2023-07-10T01:19

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Farm to Table with Palmira BBQ and Peculiar Pig Farm from 2023-06-26T01:55

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Bar-A -BBQ from 2023-06-12T01:00

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Robert Moss - History of Charleston Dining from 2023-05-29T02:19

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Reese Bros BBQ from 2023-05-15T02:07

This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep!  Check ou...

King BBQ - Jackrabbit Filly from 2023-05-01T01:04

This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! 

The Next Chapter for LeRoy and Lewis from 2023-04-11T18:00

This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! 

Charleston Wine+Food 2023 recap from 2023-04-10T01:47

Charleston continues to be one of our favorite food cities to visit, and the Charleston Wine + Food Festival is one of the great gateways to exploring the scene. We were fortunate to be invited ...

10 Years of Micklethwait Craft Barbecue from 2023-03-27T01:34

Tom Micklethwait has been at the forefront of the modern barbecue movement that has taken place in the last decade. From high quality meats to well made sides and condiments, Micklethwait Craft Mea...

Ep 190 Season Three Recap from 2022-11-20T22:41

For our last episode of season three we took a look back at another incredible year in barbecue and highlight some of our favorite bites and memories from a busy 2022. Thanks again to our wonderful...

Ep 189 - Chris Prieto Prime BBQ from 2022-11-07T07:19:23

Christopher Prieto, aka The Barbecue Nerd, has had one of the more unique journeys through the barbecue world that you’re likely to find. From his storied competition cooking career to his work ...

Ep.188 Bourbon Bonus Episode from 2022-10-24T00:57

During our recent trip to Kentucky we decided to record a special bonus episode about our bourbon experience including a blind tasting we each did. The moral of the story for bourbon with us is ...

Ep. 187 Red Hog Butchery from 2022-10-10T00:40

We are fans of the crafts of butchery and were pleased to spend time with some of the crew at Red Hog Artisan Meat in Louisville, Kentucky on a recent road trip.

Butchery, charcuterie, an...

Ep.186 Fox Bros BBQ New Location Takes Flight from 2022-09-26T01:41

Brothers Jonathan and Justin Fox grew up in Texas, moved to Atlanta, and over time have built an amazing barbecue footprint in that area. From humble beginnings of backyard barbecue parties to e...

Ep. 185 An Epic BBQ and Bourbon Roadtrip from 2022-09-12T01:56

If you've listened to our show you know we love road trips and experiencing different BBQ across the U.S.     We traveled through ten states over six days, traversing over 3,400 miles to try over a...

Ep. 184 Pitmasters answer our listener’s questions from 2022-08-29T03:58

We asked our listeners what questions they’d like to ask pitmasters, and as always you came through with some good ones! We sent out questionnaires to several of the best in the barbecue world a...

Ep. 183 BBQ, Tacos, and how to support your local BBQ Joint from 2022-08-15T01:26

Our recent trip to the Rio Grande Valley was filled with so many memorable food experiences. From innovative new school barbecue to classic barbacoa to chef driven tacos and even an over 100 year o...

Ep. 182 - Rio Grande Valley Pitmaster Roundtable from 2022-08-01T01:24

One of the fastest growing barbecue scenes in Texas is taking place in the Rio Grande Valley where local pitmasters are showcasing both the popular modern craft style along with menu items and i...

Ep. 181 - Kris Manning and Smokey Joe’s BBQ from 2022-07-18T02:43

When Kris Manning took over Smokey Joe’s BBQ from his father Kenneth Manning and Joe Melton, the original owners, he had a delicate balance to strike: balancing the traditions of a restaurant se...

Ep. 180 Pitts And Spitts from 2022-07-01T07:53:17

In 2015 Ryan Zboril bought the well known Houston based pit builder, Pitts and Spitts, and saw an opportunity to grow the brand of this longtime trusted company. Working alongside his National S...

Ep. 179 Our Whole Hog Education from 2022-06-20T03:12

As much as we love Texas barbecue, both the traditional and the modern styles, we’ve developed a strong affinity and appreciation for the different whole hog preparations in many of the southern...

Ep. 178 Derrick Walker of Smoke-A-Holics from 2022-06-06T01:56

Having been involved in competition barbecue and running pop ups for decades, Derrick Walker is not new to the barbecue world. After years of working his way through the kitchen ranks at a hospi...

Ep.177 Daniel Vaughn BBQ Snob from 2022-05-23T01:39

Five years ago we launched Tales from the Pits to help tell the stories behind the people in barbecue. Daniel Vaughn’s writing and documenting of Texas barbecue has been one of our (and everyone...

Ep. 176 Robert F Moss from 2022-05-09T01:58

We were thrilled to have the chance to sit down with Robert F. Moss during our recent trip to South Carolina for the Charleston Wine + Food Festival. Robert is a wealth of culinary knowledge and...

Ep. 175 Old School BBQ Road Trip Roundtable from 2022-04-25T01:58

We joined up with some of our friends in barbecue for a BBQ road trip to some of our favorite old school barbecue joints. For some of us it was a revisit to these classic places and for others i...

Ep. 174 Palmira BBQ from 2022-04-11T01:07

Hector Garate has combined the inspiration of his heritage, his upbringing, and modern techniques to create a menu at Palmira BBQ in Charleston that produces high quality items from top to botto...

Ep. 173 Centex Smokers from 2022-03-28T01:25

Michael Johnson of Centex Smokers had welding in his blood, growing up with a father who was a professional welder. Though Michael originally resisted the idea of making it into a career, he qui...

Ep. 172 Charleston Wine + Food 2022 from 2022-03-14T01:29

The Charleston Wine + Food festival is an amazing showcase of so many talented chefs and spirits professionals from not just South Carolina but all around the country. We were thrilled to be inv...

Ep.171 Cole Parkman from 2022-02-28T01:41

Cole Parkman developed a passion for barbecue at a young age and after trying the conventional college route, ended up chasing his smoked meat dreams.   After being hired at Truth BBQ’s Houston loc...

Ep. 170 Interstellar BBQ from 2022-02-14T02:31

John Bates had a long and successful cooking career before turning his attention to barbecue. After a decade running a scratch sandwich shop which included in-house pickling, bread baking and me...

Ep. 169 Roegels Expands With a New Location from 2022-01-31T00:37

Having owned a BBQ restaurant for over twenty years, Russell and Misty Roegels are no strangers to the barbecue industry. After being part of a chain for many years, the Roegels struck out on th...

Ep. 168 Season 3 Kick Off! from 2022-01-17T00:39

Welcome to season three of Tales from the Pits! Season two was a whirlwind of travel and fun, and we have exciting news on what we have planned for 2022.

Tune in as we reflect a bit on la...

The Texas Monthly 2021 Top 50! from 2021-10-18T09:01

The much anticipated 2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List has finally arrived! Hear our thoughts on the top ten, the list overall, and some fun facts and tidbits about the long awaited list that a...

2021 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Predictions from 2021-10-11T00:38

One of the most exciting times for both BBQ restaurant owners and fans alike is the release of the latest Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list. Always a great resource for BBQ travels as well as a hot ...

20 Best BBQ Places in Texas 5-1 from 2021-10-04T00:48

We finish our countdown of the top 20 BBQ Spots in Texas with our final five spots. All of these places represent the best of the best that Texas ‘cue has to offer, and each one should be on eve...

20 Best BBQ Places in Texas 10-6 from 2021-09-27T00:42

We continue to countdown the best BBQ places in Texas! With this episode we highlight our 10th through 6th rated spots, a diverse group that all offer different and delicious menus of meats, sid...

20 Best BBQ Places In Texas 20-11 from 2021-09-20T00:34

After months spent crisscrossing Texas in search of the best barbecue we could find, we’ve completed our research, debated dozens of restaurants, and are ready to start unveiling our top 20.

Ep.162 - The Great Texas BBQ Hunt - 100 spots we considered from 2021-09-06T00:40

When we began our quest to determine the 20 best BBQ spots in Texas, we knew it would be difficult. It proved even harder than we suspected, but we’re finally finished with our search and will s...

Ep. 161 - Forth Worth Pitmaster Roundtable from 2021-08-23T00:22

No region of Texas has seen a larger increase in both the quality and quantity of good barbecue options the last few years than the Fort Worth area. While other cities have gotten plenty of rightfu...

Ep. 160 - Rejino BBQ from 2021-08-09T01:08

Aaron and Christina Rejino grew up in West Texas enjoying family barbecues, but it was their first encounter with craft barbecue on a trip to Houston that started them along a path that would le...

Ep. 159 - Dayne's Craft BBQ from 2021-07-26T01:00

Dayne Weaver started his BBQ journey selling food from his front yard and in a few short years has built his business into one of the most exciting places for craft barbecue in all of Texas. Aft...

Ep. 158 Pitforks and Smokerings from 2021-07-12T01:00

Isaac Arellano never dreamed he’d one day turn his family’s full service gas station into a BBQ spot, but life has a funny way of working out. After delving into the competition cooking world a ...

Ep. 157 - Goldees Barbecue from 2021-06-28T00:23

To those that have followed the cooking careers of the Goldee’s BBQ crew it comes as no surprise that this Fort Worth joint has quickly ascended to “must visit” status on the Texas barbecue buck...

Ep. 156 - Evie Mae's Growth and Expansion from 2021-06-14T01:14

Evie Mae’s Barbeque grew from humble beginnings in Arizona to a trailer outside of Lubbock, Texas and just recently celebrated five years in their brick and mortar location. Along the way came m...

Ep 155 - 20 Stop BBQ Tour and a Special Announcement from 2021-05-28T01:27

We’ve been hitting the BBQ trail hard in 2021, but no road trip was bigger than the one we had planned for May. With proper planning and a little help from friends we were able to cram in 20 BBQ...

Ep. 154 - Burnt Bean Co. from 2021-05-17T00:36

Ernest Servantes had made a name for himself in the competition barbecue circuit and on food television for years, earning the reputation of a smart, talented chef. Ernest and David Kirkland met...

Ep. 153 - How do you compare BBQ Joints? from 2021-05-03T00:25:28

How many factors, and how important are those factors when comparing BBQ joints?

Andrew and Bryan discuss sides, full menu strength, desserts, and the many elements that go into an experi...

Ep. 152 - Brett's Barbecue Shop 2 Years In from 2021-04-19T00:46

Two years and a pandemic after our first interview we revisit Jacqueline Herrera and Brett Jackson at Brett's Barbecue Shop, one of the nation's smallest barbecue joints.

We discuss intro...

Ep. 151 - Brisket and Main from 2021-04-05T00:12:23

We recently were able to sit down with Joe and CJ from Zavala’s Barbecue and the Brisket and Main podcast for a fun and candid sit down about restaurant life and how they’ve navigated through th...

Ep.150 - Andrew Castelan, part of the Cattleack BBQ team from 2021-03-22T00:09

Andrew Castelan got bit by the BBQ bug while going to college, which started him down a path that is all too familiar to us fellow barbecue hounds. His interest in live fire cooking eventually l...

Ep. 149 - Which is the best barbecue joint in Texas? from 2021-03-08T01:29

We recently asked on Instagram which barbecue spot would you say is the best in Texas. It’s the age old debate amongst our fellow BBQ nerds and often spurs spirited back and forth. It’s the ques...

Ep. 148 - Jim Buchanan and Dozier's BBQ from 2021-02-23T02:01

The restaurant industry is never a smooth ride, and no one knows that better than Jim Buchanan. Jim’s tireless determination and no quit attitude has helped sustained him through a number of tri...

Ep. 147 -1701 Barbecue from 2021-02-08T08:07:43

Blue Broussard, a lifelong native of Southeast Texas, left the security of the family business to chase a dream and open up his own BBQ joint in Beaumont. This historic East Texas city has long ...

Ep. 146 - The Return of Smokin' Z's from 2021-01-25T08:17:47

When we first visited Smokin’ Z’s BBQ, Zaid and Mallory Al-Jazrawi were serving up quality barbecue in the Galveston area in 2018-2019 when they were faced with a problem many growing barbecue b...

Ep. 145 - Cade Mercer CM Smokehouse from 2021-01-10T15:32:29

Cade Mercer grew up in the Seguin and New Braunfels area with cooking always as a major part of his life. After working in restaurants during high school, Cade started his cooking career at Rudy...

Ep.144 - Things we are thankful for from 2020-11-25T04:00

This year has seen more than its share of challenges for everyone, the barbecue world included.  In this episode we discuss some of the good things that have happened around barbecue this year t...

Ep. 143 - Season Two, back on the road from 2020-11-16T22:54:59

After releasing an episode nearly every week for almost three years, we were ready for a bit of a break. But what 2020 had in store was not something we could have ever planned for or wanted. Af...

Ep, 142 - A Socially Distanced BBQ Run from 2020-06-08T08:20:24

Having just completed our first BBQ road trip since the quarantine began, we discuss our experience going to four places, safety and social distancing measures we personally implemented as well ...

Ep. 141 - Three years of Tales from 2020-05-26T00:27:51

When we started this podcast three years ago we had no idea what the show would become or the places it would take us. We are incredibly grateful to all of the amazing people in the BBQ industry...

Ep. 140 - Supporting BBQ through tough times from 2020-03-13T20:21:15

The world, and more recently the United States, has begun to deal with the effects of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As large events cancel, corporations and school districts suspend operations, ...

Ep. 139 - Truth Barbeque Houston , scaling a barbecue business from 2020-03-09T02:00

In August of 2015 Leonard Botello and family opened up a tiny BBQ joint just outside of Brenham, Texas. There was no big grand opening, there was no meeting of the #BBQFam or podcasts, and no so...

Ep. 138 - Five of our favorite things in BBQ February 2020 from 2020-02-24T01:00

On our way back from a recent road trip we came up with five of our favorite things happening in BBQ right now.

We discussed the following topics:

• What's old is new again
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Ep. 137 - Hurtado Barbecue from 2020-02-17T06:13:24

The DFW barbecue scene is blowing up, and popups, food trailers, and brick and mortars are opening around town. 

Brandon Hurtado has progressed through popups and food trailer into a reta...

Ep. 136 - Texas BBQ: A look back and a look forward from 2020-02-10T01:00

Texas BBQ has seen massive growth in the last 10 years and many of us have been lucky to witness it firsthand. The epicenter has shifted and morphed from Central Texas; top tier BBQ is available...

Ep, 135 - Bare Barbecue from 2020-01-20T01:00

When Justin Earley and Steven Bailey began fine tuning their barbecue skills they did what many in the current generation of pitmasters did, they turned to books and videos. While knowledge requ...

Ep. 134 - Q&A from 2020-01-13T06:57:29

We answer listener submitted questions to kick off 2020

• Our prediction of BBQ trends for the year
• Tips on cooking pork steaks
• BBQ Pit recommendations
• And m...
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Ep. 133 - 2019 year in review from 2019-12-30T01:00

2019 was another whirlwind adventure for your hosts and we had an amazing time interviewing, eating, and cooking BBQ. In this episode we recap our year including some of our favorite bites and e...

Ep. 132 - JNL Barbecue - Ben and Sarah Lambert from 2019-12-16T01:00

Ben Lambert started cooking meat over fire at an early age, hunting and cooking animals with his dad. After a varied career that included everything from working as a tattoo artist to a slaughte...

Ep. 131 - Shane Stiles and Lance Kirkpatrick of Stiles Switch from 2019-12-09T01:00

Shane Stiles' dream to open a quality barbecue restaurant came to fruition in 2011 when the craft barbecue scene was just emerging. Franklin Barbecue's brick and mortar had recently opened and t...

Ep. 130 - Bryan Bingham from 2019-11-25T01:20:58

Bryan Bingham turned his passion for barbecue into a job at a historic and highly touted restaurant in Longview, Texas. Bryan began working at Bodacious Bar-B-Q on Mobberly Avenue in the summer ...

Ep. 129 - The Continuing Evolution of BBQ from 2019-11-11T00:03:27

The legacy of BBQ is anchored in tradition and multi-generational families, passing methods down from a time when smoking meats with wood was a necessity rather than a luxury. 

However in...

Ep. 128 - Texas Pickle Company from 2019-11-04T02:00

Pickles and barbecue have become a strong tradition. Pickling was invented for the same reason meats were salted and smoked; preservation. The acidic pickle also helps digestion of fatty meats.<...

Ep. 127 - Tejas Burger Joint from 2019-10-29T02:00

Tejas Burger Joint

A side project on a slow day was the genesis for what would become a standalone business. The second step was a glance at a store window while sitting at a stop light. ...

Ep. 126 - Butter's BBQ from 2019-10-21T03:00

Andrew Soto quietly launched his BBQ joint two years ago but the secret is out - he and family are cranking out great BBQ in the small town of Mathis, Texas.

If an article by Daniel Vaugh...

Ep. 125 - The Growing South Texas BBQ Scene from 2019-10-14T03:00

We take a long overdue road trip to the southern tip of Texas, where barbacoa is king but Central Texas BBQ has continued to take a foothold.

We hit up Butter's, Teddy's, and 1848 BBQ. We...

Ep. 124 - Teddy's Barbecue from 2019-10-07T03:00

Joel And Jesse Garcia grew in a barbecue cooking family, and Joel gravitated towards the world of craft barbecue as an adult working in Austin. Joel worked for several acclaimed BBQ joints in Au...

Ep, 123 - BBQ Openings and Closings from 2019-09-23T04:00

Some recent openings, closings, and moves have occurred in the Texas BBQ world and we catch you up with a number of them. Also tune in for an announcement from Jim Lero of Lillian's BBQ.

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Ep. 122 - Backline Smokers from 2019-09-16T07:19:33

Ryan Newland's path to pit building started with fabrication. Building unique set designs for Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Pink his innovative work set the stage for custom one-off pits that he wo...

Ep. 121 - Sausage 101 from 2019-09-09T01:00

It's taken us three years of making sausage before we felt like we could truly speak on the art of craft sausage. A number of people have asked us to do an episode similar to our Ribs 101 and so...

Ep. 120 - Robert J Lerma from 2019-08-26T03:00

After an enlightening visit to Lockhart and Taylor BBQ joints, Robert Lerma moved to Texas. While holding down a full time job his passion for capturing the essence of Texas barbecue in the peop...

Ep, 119 Bradley Robinson and Chud Pits from 2019-08-19T03:00

Bradley “Chud” Robinson is one of the most talented people in barbecue. As one of the pitmasters at the great LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue, he helps produce some of the best fire cooked meats in Tex...

Ep. 118 - Pork Steak Run, upcoming BBQ Events, and Listener Questions from 2019-08-12T03:00

In this episode: - Recap of a 9 stop BBQ run with 3 top 10 BBQ joints - Upcoming BBQ fests - Listener Questions

In the heat of the summer it can be uncomfortable downing brisket at every...

Ep, 117 - Pustka Family Barbeque from 2019-08-05T04:00

Dustin Pustka, a classically trained chef who'd worked in professional kitchens for years, had grown tired of that aspect of the food world and began gravitating towards a less fussy, more comfo...

Ep. 116 - Austin Smoke Works from 2019-07-29T03:00

Austin Smoke Works have been building some of the barbecue world’s most sought after smokers for years. With a pit design that includes an insulated firebox and efficient draw of smoke through t...

Ep. 115 - Windy City Smokeout and Feges BBQ from 2019-07-22T01:10:01

WOW

One of the largest food events of the year is held every July in Chicago. Windy City Smokeout brings together some of the biggest names in BBQ and country music. We were fortunate to ...

Ep. 114 - Helberg Barbecue one year later from 2019-07-08T04:00

First year growth

To say the first year in business for Helberg Barbecue was eventful would be a massive understatement. From the early beginnings in their small trailer to multiple accol...

Ep. 113 - BBQ Road Trips Part 2 from 2019-07-01T04:00

Road Trips that maximize the stops within short timelines

In the second installment of our BBQ road trip tips we provide sample itineraries for the hardcore BBQ fan trying to sample as ma...

Ep. 112 - Panther City BBQ from 2019-06-24T04:00

Chris Magallanes and Ernest Morales are longtime friends who grew up cooking backyard barbecue and eventually foraying into competition cooking. Trips to places like the former John Mueller Meat Co...

Ep. 111 - Cattleack Barbeque part two from 2019-06-12T04:00

Listen to part one of our episode with Todd David of Cattleack Barbeque to hear about his early days of cooking barbecue and starting the business.

Ep. 110 - Todd David of Cattleack Barbeque from 2019-06-10T04:00

Todd David was a barbecue fan long before he owned a barbecue restaurant. He was grilling and smoking meats as a young man growing up in St. Louis, and that passion only grew once he moved to Da...

Ep. 109 - Zavala's Barbecue from 2019-06-03T04:00

A tradition of family cookouts in his youth was the inspiration for Joe Zavala to buy his first smoker when he and his wife Christan became homeowners. As Joe tinkered with his cooks and his bri...

Ep. 108 - Dayne's Craft Barbecue from 2019-05-27T04:00

Dayne's Craft Barbecue is another quality edition to the growing barbecue scene in Fort Worth, Texas. Early memories of his dad cooking ribs eventually lead to Dayne’s fiancée Ashley buying him...

Ep. 107 - The Growing DFW BBQ Scene from 2019-05-20T03:00

It had been too long since our last roadtrip up to DFW so we gassed up the BBQ wagon and set off to the metroplex. While we have a long list of locations we need to scout out we were able to squ...

TFP Ep. 106 - Women in BBQ from 2019-05-13T03:00

The barbecue world has long been seen as a largely male dominated industry, with womens’ contributions to the profession often being overlooked. But the truth about many BBQ operations is that t...

TFP BBQ Ep. 105 - Red Dirt pitmaster chat from 2019-05-06T03:00

We were privileged to sit down with some great people in the BBQ world during the Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival. The Red Dirt Festival takes place every May in Tyler, Texas and is widely consi...

TFP BBQ Ep. 104 - BBQ Road Trip Tips Part 1 from 2019-04-29T03:00

We've been traveling across Texas for years seeking out the best and most unique barbecue stops around the state. Through lots of research and plenty of trial and error we've had a lot of succes...

TFP BBQ Ep. 103 - Tin Roof BBQ from 2019-04-22T03:00

When Ronnie Webber was ready to retire from the Houston Police Department, he and his wife Nancy had their sites set on opening a barbecue restaurant. With no restaurant operation experience but...

TFP BBQ Ep, 102 - BBQ News and Q&A from 2019-04-15T03:00

There’s quite a bit going on in the BBQ world these days with openings and closings and special events happening seemingly every week. We take some time in this episode to talk about what we’ve ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 101 - Swig&Swine from 2019-04-08T03:00

Anthony DiBernardo had a long and distinguished culinary career that spanned cooking on submarines during his military service to working in fine dining in Charleston. Anthony eventually got to ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 100 - Fox Bros BBQ from 2019-04-01T03:00

Justin and Jonathan Fox grew up all over Texas and brought their love of Texas barbecue with them when they settled in Atlanta, Georgia. They began tinkering with cooking the familiar flavors of...

TFP BBQ Ep. 99 - John Lewis of Lewis Barbecue from 2019-03-25T03:00

John Lewis is one of the pioneers of the modern methods that have become so widely used in Texas BBQ over the last decade. From his innovations in pit design to seasoning and trimming methods an...

TFP BBQ Ep. 98 - Rodney Scott's BBQ from 2019-03-18T05:00

Rodney Scott grew up cooking whole hogs at his family’s general store in the small town of Hemingway, South Carolina. The tradition of hogs cooked under the direct heat of coals burned down from...

TFP BBQ Ep. 97 - Charleston Wine + Food from 2019-03-12T03:00

There are so many amazing events that take place during the five day Charleston Wine + Food (CHSWFF) festival and we were fortunate to be granted media access to many of them. From whiskey-centr...

TFP BBQ Ep. 96 - Pitmaster Pet Peeves from 2019-03-04T04:00

The barbecue industry is full of kind, passionate folks. But like any profession, there are always going to be things that will annoy a person if they do it long enough. Tune in as we hear from R...

TFP BBQ History Ep. 95 - West Texas Barbecue from 2019-02-25T05:00

West Texas "Cowboy Style" cooking may not be as known as Central Texas style, but it is an important part of Texas BBQ history. As cattle drives made their way west across Texas, pits would be d...

TFP BBQ Ep. 94 - Schulenberg City Market from 2019-02-18T06:00

Before large scale meat packers and fast transport allowed for meat products to be cut offsite and sold by the case, towns were served by local meat markets and butchers who broke down entire an...

TFP BBQ Ep. 93 - Smokin' Z's BBQ from 2019-02-11T06:00

Smokin’ Z’s BBQ

Smokin’ Z’s BBQ opened in Bayou Vista, TX less than a year ago, but young business owners Zaid and Mallory are already producing a menu of quality barbecue that is a welco...

TFP BBQ Ep. 92 - Brett's Barbecue Shop from 2019-02-04T12:00

Brett Jackson grew up in Katy, Texas eating at Nonmacher's BBQ, a long time institution in that community. After growing up and trying a few career paths, Brett went to culinary school in Austin...

TFP BBQ EP. 91 - Charleston Wine + Food announcement from 2019-01-22T08:50:11

We recently received some exciting news we wanted to share. We do our best to bring exciting, unique, and wide ranging coverage of the barbecue world and have been so fortunate to have had some ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 90 - Black Board BBQ from 2019-01-14T19:00

The road to opening Black Board Bar B Q was a winding one for chefs Jo Irizarry and Jake Gandolfo.

Jo went to culinary school as a passion despite having a successful personal career. T...

TFP BBQ Ep. 89 - Direct Heat Resurgence from 2019-01-07T19:18:30

Direct heat is one of the oldest forms of cooking known to man. While the offset style of BBQ cooking has taken the world by storm, we have recently seen a resurgence in the old ways of direct heat...

TFP BBQ Ep. 88 - Our Year in BBQ 2018 from 2018-12-31T11:00

2018 was an incredible year for BBQ, and we were fortunate to be able to attend some great events and had many memorable experiences in the world of smoked meat. We traveled far and wide to help ...

TFP Ep. 87 - BBQ Friends and 2019 Predictions from 2018-12-24T16:35:28

We begin winding down 2018 with a fun talk with some of our friends in BBQ. Patrick Hernandez, Kristin Collins, and Joseph Quellar from JQ's TexMex BBQ join us to talk about some of their favori...

TFP BBQ Ep. 86 - Opie's Barbecue from 2018-12-17T20:27:36

Todd and Kristin Ashmore started Opie's BBQ in 1999, a simpler time in the Texas barbecue world. The Ashmores had careers outside of the BBQ world, but decide to throw their hat in the ring after y...

TFP BBQ Ep. 85 - Houston Vs Austin BBQ Throwdown 2018 from 2018-12-13T20:36:04

The second annual Houston vs Austin BBQ Throwdown presented by HOUBBQ was full of creativity and tough competition. A dozen competitors from both cities as well as two wild card entries battled it ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 84 - Cook off chat and whole hog at Reveille from 2018-12-10T19:00

As we continue to explore all aspects of the BBQ world, we once again took a crack at competition barbecue. We competed in a small, non-sanctioned cook-off recently and in this episode discussed ou...

TFP BBQ Ep. 83 - Brett's Backyard Barbeque from 2018-12-03T19:00

Brett Mckenzie Boren was bitten by the BBQ bug at an early, starting with the competition barbecue world. After years of competing in cookoffs and winning multiple awards, Brett began to contemp...

TFP BBQ History Ep. 82 - Roland Lindsey from 2018-11-26T19:15:43

We've had the privilege to talk to many great people in the BBQ world, but the opportunity to talk to true BBQ trailblazers is rare. Roland Lindsey is one of those pioneers of Texas barbecue. A few...

TFP BBQ Ep. 81 - Holiday BBQ chat from 2018-11-19T18:00

In the midst of another BBQ road trip we recorded an episode to help our fellow BBQ friends with a bit of a Texas BBQ holiday guide. In the episode we go over some great options to take out of t...

TFP BBQ Ep. 80 - Eric Sandler from 2018-11-12T18:00

For Andrew's 100th recorded visit to Roegels we join Eric Sandler in a discussion of Houston Barbecue.

CultureMap Houston Food Editor Eric Sandler has been plugged into the Houston dining...

TFP BBQ Ep. 79 - Patrick Feges and Feges BBQ from 2018-11-01T19:38:53

The husband and wife team of Patrick Feges (rhymes with Regis) and Erin Smith own and operate Feges BBQ in Houston, one of the city's excellent new barbecue establishments. Patrick sat down with us...

TFP BBQ Ep. 78 - John Brotherton's Pit Crew, Liberty Barbecue from 2018-10-29T19:00

John Brotherton has worked tirelessly for years to make his BBQ dreams a reality. With Brotheron's Black Iron Barbecue in Pflugerville, Texas a big success, John has been able to hire a pit crew...

TFP BBQ Ep. 77 - The Butcher's Ball from 2018-10-22T19:41

We were fortunate to attend the third annual Butcher's Ball event in Brenham, Texas. This meat-centric, all encompassing event showcases responsibly raised high quality products prepared by talente...

TFP Ep. 76 - Zach Parker from B.E. Scott's Bar-B-Que from 2018-10-15T19:12:16

The tradition of West Tennessee style whole hog cooking is an endangered species, with only three known business owners staying true to the method of hogs cooked under beds of wood coals. Pat Ma...

TFP BBQ Ep. 75 - Wyatt McSpadden Texas BBQ Photographer from 2018-10-08T19:00

Wyatt McSpadden's love of Texas barbecue stretches back even further in time than his celebrated photography career which spans five decades. Growing up in a meat market family in Amarillo some ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 74 - B's Cracklin - Bryan Furman from 2018-10-01T19:19:01

Bryan Furman left a career as a welder with a goal in mind: to cook and serve whole hog barbecue. Whole hog cooking was a tradition Bryan grew up with, but when his father challenged him with th...

TFP BBQ Ep. 73 - Wayne Baker of Baker Boys BBQ from 2018-09-24T19:00

Wayne Baker grew up in Luling, Texas eating classic central style barbecue. His youth was also spent competing in BBQ cookoffs with his dad Phil. Both of these experiences helped shape what would...

TFP BBQ Ep. 72 - Epic Hogtripping Road Trip Recap from 2018-09-17T19:00

We drove almost 3,000 miles to visit nearly twenty restaurants for our #hogtripping adventure. We recap the trip with our traveling band of BBQ friends Chris Wood, Eric Ulery, Andrew Stowell, Te...

TFP BBQ Ep. 71 - Sam Jones and Michael Letchworth Pt2 from 2018-09-10T19:00

Sam Jones is one heck of a storyteller and that skill is no more apparent than in part two of our interview with him and Michael Letchworth. This episode details some of the challenges Sam and Mich...

TFP BBQ Ep. 70 - Sam Jones and Michael Letchworth from 2018-09-09T19:19:55

Having grown up in a family whose history in barbecue could be traced back to the 1800's, whole hog cooking was something that had always been a part of Sam Jones' world. Despite being reluctant...

TFP BBQ Ep. 69 - Cooking Classes and Catering with Dylan Taylor from 2018-09-03T19:00

Dylan Taylor has built up quite the resume at a very young age. After working at highly acclaimed BBQ spots such as Terry Black's, La Barbecue, Truth Barbeque, and 2M Smokehouse (among others), ...

TFP BBQ History Ep. 68 - Classic BBQ Joints from 2018-08-27T19:00

As we continue to highlight the history of Texas BBQ, we spend time in this episode discussing some of what we consider the classic Texas BBQ joints. While craft barbecue is all the rage and is ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 67 - Hays County Barbeque Interview from 2018-08-20T19:00

Hays County Barbeque

The BBQ flame was ignited in Michael Hernandez after a memorable trip to Lockhart. Shortly thereafter, armed with a steadfast belief in their dream, Michael and Asene...

TFP BBQ Ep. 66 - Tejas Market, Bakery, and Sausagewars from 2018-08-13T18:51:09

The Tejas crew keep pushing the envelope on what great BBQ is and can be, and their latest projects are a showcase of their creativity. In the last couple months Scott, Greg, and the team have b...

TFP BBQ Ep. 65 - Tejas Chocolate and BBQ from 2018-08-06T19:00

Tejas Chocolate and Barbecue began as a curiosity on how to make bean to bar chocolate and has evolved into one of the best and most creative restaurant experiences in Texas. After a successful ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 64 - Tom Micklethwait from 2018-07-23T18:59:50

While it has become commonplace in today's Texas BBQ explosion to see carefully sourced proteins, inventive sides, scratch made desserts, craft bread, and housemade pickles, this was not always ...

TFP BBQ History Ep. 63 - Bobby Mueller from 2018-07-16T06:00

Texas BBQ History - Bobby Mueller

As part of our continuing series on the history of Texas barbecue, we bring you a very special episode about the history of Louie Mueller Barbecue and the legac...

TFP BBQ News Ep. 62 - BBQ News July 2018 from 2018-07-15T19:43:06

In a news roundup for the month of July, we discuss some pitmaster changes, new BBQ restaurant announcements, BBQ closings, and more.

Jason Tedford, longtime assistant pitmaster at Louie ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 61 - The Evolution of Louie Mueller Barbecue from 2018-07-09T19:00

The aura, history, and feeling one gets walking into the hallowed dining room at Louie Mueller Barbecue is unparalleled. The smoke lined walls, the brick pits, and many of the roots of modern da...

TFP BBQ Ep. 60 - LeRoy and Lewis BBQ from 2018-07-02T19:00

Evan LeRoy's BBQ journey began in the backyard with his dad, took him all the way to New York to cook Texas barbecue, then back to Austin where he made Freedmen's bar one of the premier BBQ destina...

TFP BBQ Ep. 59 - Reveille BBQ Interview from 2018-06-25T19:23:23

Reveille Barbecue Co. is a newcomer to the barbecue scene in Texas. Currently operating out of a trailer in Magnolia (a suburb north of Houston), Reveille was started by co-owners/pitmasters Jame...

TFP BBQ Ep. 58 - Breaking BBQ News and upcoming openings from 2018-06-18T21:38:13

This week we recap the biggest news and happenings around the world of barbecue, including a big pitmaster departures at Franklin Barbecue and La Barbecue. We also talk about the latest word on ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 57 Flores Barbecue Interview from 2018-06-11T19:02:59

Growing up close to Lockhart (the barbecue capitol of Texas) ignited the passion for smoking meat at an early age for Michael Wyont. Soon after attending culinary school, Michael decided to ente...

TFP BBQ Ep. 56 Helberg Barbecue Interview Part 2 from 2018-05-28T19:00

After deciding to move to Texas, Phillip and Yvette Helberg began looking for a large spread of land where they could live and farm the land. They found a perfect spot outside of Waco to put dow...

TFP BBQ Ep. 55 Helberg Barbecue Interview Pt 1 from 2018-05-28T19:00

Phillip and Yvette Helberg met on a cruise ship where he was an employee and she was a guest. The love affair started soon after and Phillip, a native Texan who moved to California to be with Yvett...

TFP BBQ Ep. 54 - One year show anniversary and an important fundraiser for Santa Fe from 2018-05-28T12:04:52

We've reached the one year mark of the show, and could not be more excited for how the first year has gone and for all of the things lined up for year two. We reflect back on some of the highlig...

TFP BBQ Ep. 53 - Corkscrew BBQ Interview part 2 from 2018-05-21T19:57:19

Listen in to part two as Will and Nichole Buckman buy their first Oyler and discuss their move to their new location in Old Town Spring, Tx. We also talk about their consistency, selection of m...

TFP BBQ Ep. 52 - Corkscrew BBQ Interview Pt 1 from 2018-05-14T19:00

Corkscrew BBQ Interview Part 1

Will and Nichole Buckman had just started a family when they decided to transition from running a small barbecue catering business out of their home to a f...

TFP BBQ Ep. 51 - Franklin Fans round table from 2018-05-07T19:00

We love meeting up with fellow barbecue fans to eat and talk 'cue, and there's no better place for that than the tailgate atmosphere that is the Franklin Barbecue line. When we decided to make o...

TFP BBQ History Ep. 50 - BBQ History project introduction from 2018-04-30T19:00

The history of barbecue in the state of Texas cannot be confined to one story, one influence, or even one method of cooking. In a state this size with so much history, barbecue styles vary based...

TFP BBQ Ep. 49 - Feges BBQ Pt 3 from 2018-04-25T06:00

The conclusion of our interview with Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ

Leaving Killen's BBQ and joining the staff at Southern Goods afforded Patrick Feges the chance to continue composing smoked...

TFP BBQ Ep. 48 - Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ part 2 from 2018-04-23T20:13:49

Join us for part two of our interview with Patrick Feges of Feges BBQ.    After receiving his medical discharge from the Army and completing culinary school, Patrick Feges embarked on his cooking c...

TFP BBQ Ep. 47 - Feges BBQ Pt 1 from 2018-04-16T21:41:07

We have told a lot of stories about people in the barbecue world and the different paths that have taken them to a career in smoked meats. While we have respected all of these stories, we are ho...

TFP BBQ Ep. 46 - What's Going On - Loro, Feges, Banger's and more from 2018-04-09T19:00

Tales From the Pits has been traveling and eating barbecue.

We've been out on the BBQ trail quite a bit over the last couple of months, and the foreseeable future looks just as busy. In ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 45 - Red Dirt BBQ Fest - Chase Colston from 2018-04-02T07:20

For years Chase Colston dreamt about bringing a festival to downtown Tyler, Texas. His persistence paid off when after years of trying, Chase was able to convince his employers at Townsquare Med...

TFP BBQ Ep. 44 - Pioneer BBQ - Shawn and Amy Collins from 2018-03-26T19:10:16

Shawn and Amy Collins, from St. Louis and Houston respectively, met while working at a busy restaurant in Manhattan. While planning to marry Shawn was looking for barbecue wood on Craigslist whe...

TFP BBQ Ep. 43 - Moberg Smokers - Sunny Moberg from 2018-03-19T19:07:11

Over the last year the name Moberg has burst onto the barbecue scene, but what many don't know is that the man behind the incredibly popular smokers is no newcomer to the world of pit building. ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 42 - Barbecue Road Trip Chat with Chris Wood of Primacy Meat Co from 2018-03-12T20:04:26

We love eating barbecue, and eating with new friends is even more fun. After online banter with Chris Wood of Primacy Meat Co. we were able to meet up with him at Truth Barbecue and the next day...

TFP BBQ Ep. 41 - John Mueller Black Box Barbecue from 2018-03-05T20:54:57

John Mueller is one of the most controversial men in the barbecue world and he's carved his niche in the industry doing things in own way. With a hot and fast method of cooking, house made sausa...

TFP BBQ Ep. 40 - Roegels Barbecue Co Part 2 from 2018-02-26T20:13:09

Roegels Barbecue Co. (pronounced ray-gulls) received a positive review from the Houston Chronicle's Alison Cook in April 2015 which increased their customer base overnight but the Roegels crew d...

TFP BBQ Ep. 39 - Roegels Barbecue Co Part 1 from 2018-02-20T07:38:06

Russell Roegels has been cooking barbecue longer than some of our listeners have been alive. Russell worked with Bodacious in East Texas and decided to move down to Houston with little to his na...

TFP BBQ Ep. 38 - Esaul Ramos 2M Smokehouse from 2018-02-13T22:07:10

Family backyard barbecue memories floated through Esaul's mind while working as a bus driver, calling him into the world of barbecue. He made the jump from bus driver head first into his first g...

TFP BBQ Ep. 37 - Pork Rib 101, Barbecue tips from 2018-01-30T21:38:11

The one where we talk about ribs: Upon request, we've dedicated this episode to cooking pork ribs.

Andrew has placed in IBCA sanctioned BBQ cookoffs with his ribs and over the years he's ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 36 - Jim Buchanan - Buck's Barbeque Co from 2018-01-23T21:27:30

From family barbecues to nearly opening a brick and mortar before the building was destroyed by Hurricane Harvey, Jim Buchanan has persistently pursued his barbecue dream. Jim developed his tast...

TFP BBQ Ep. 35 - Barbecue Camp from 2018-01-15T23:00:04

Foodways Texas and the meat science department at Tezas A&M host multiple barbecue education events each year. Two of these are held in partnership with Foodways Texas; Barbecue Summer Camp and ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 34 - Steve Garner SouthernQ BBQ and catering from 2018-01-10T23:27:59

Starting with family barbecue outings in east texas the passion of barbecue kept calling at Steve and Sharice Garner until they were able to put their unique touch on the barbecue world.

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TFP BBQ Ep. 33 - Evie Mae's Pit Room Tour from 2017-12-28T01:40:41

Thank you for listening in 2017!

First up on this episode, we announce the winner of the $50 gift card from Truth Barbecue

Listen in as customer-turned-pitmaster Nathan Pier takes ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 32 - Reid Guess Interview - Guess Family Barbecue from 2017-12-18T22:46:08

Reid guess has worked hard to get to where he's at today including cleaning vent hoods, graduating from Le Cordon Bleu, working in the fine dining world, and launching his own trailer.

It...

TFP BBQ Ep. 31 - HOUBBQ Throwdown, Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue Gift Card giveaway, and more from 2017-12-11T22:44:32

Hear as we annnounce our latest prize giveaway, a $50 gift card to Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue We do a recap of the HOUBBQ Austin vs Houston BBQ Throwdown Andrew manned the pits for a Dou...

TFP BBQ Ep. 30 - 5 stop Houston barbecue run - Mispronounced BBQ names from 2017-12-04T22:27:03

Listen in as we recap a 5 stop barbecue run where we hit up Pinkerton's Barbecue, Victorian's Barbecue, Feges BBQ, Buck's Barbeque Co., and wound up at Tin Roof Barbecue for their grand re-openi...

TFP BBQ Ep. 29 - Dylan Taylor Interview from 2017-11-27T23:26:01

Chance encounters at Franklin Barbecue and la Barbecue set the stage for Dylan Taylor's shift from pursuing a music degree to jumping headfirst into the barbecue world at Terry Black's Barbecue ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 28 - Truth Barbecue Pt 2 Interview with Leonard Botello from 2017-11-21T21:10:19

We continue our talk with Leonard Botello talking about the new Houston location of Truth Barbecue, Buckethead, A tip on how to skip the line and get cake, trying to sneak into Houston, our city...

TFP BBQ Ep. 27 - Truth Barbecue Interview with Leonard Botello from 2017-11-14T01:52:17

Listen in as we discuss the early days of Truth Barbecue, what is "Central Texas BBQ", status of the Brenham location, and some news on the new Houston location in part one of our two part inter...

TFP BBQ Ep. 26 - Where we want to eat next, Top 50 Talk, and what's happening in Houston Barbecue from 2017-10-25T22:21:37

Andrew and I discuss where are we looking forward to eating at next, who should have been on the Top 50 list, what's happening in Houston barbecue, and what are we cooking up for our next popup ...

TFP BBQ Ep. 25 - Part 2 John Brotherton Black Iron Barbecue Interview from 2017-10-16T23:58:57

Listen in as John Brotherton makes the leap back into full time barbecue with Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue. This episode includes Barbecue Camp, Bewley pits, brisket Banh Mi, and much more Listen

TFP BBQ Ep. 24 - John Brotherton Black Iron Barbecue Interview Pt 1 from 2017-10-09T22:11:04

Starting with his trailer, Hall of Flame Barbecue, John Brotherton has had his finger on the pulse of the barbecue world. Listen in to part one of our interview as John describes his early barbe...

TFP BBQ Ep. 23 - The Woodlands BBQ Fest interview from 2017-10-02T22:41:30

The fall BBQ event season is in full swing! Listen in as Stuart Lapp discusses The Woodlands BBQ Festival and beneficiary Pulmonary Hypertension Association

More information on the festiv...

TFP BBQ Ep. 22 Bodacious Bar-B-Q Pit Tour from 2017-09-26T21:03:15

Head back into the pit room at Bodacious Bar-B-Q in our first audio pit tour. Jordan Jackson and Scott Turner walk us through their four very unique pits

TFP BBQ Ep. 21 - We finished the Texas Monthly Top 50! from 2017-09-11T23:13:42

We finally finished getting our barbecue passports filled up and collected our prizes. Listen in as Andrew and I discuss some of our least favorite road trips, surprises, and more memorable plea...

TFP BBQ Ep. 20 - Listener Questions from 2017-09-06T22:17:34

This week we answer questions submitted by our listerners - Topics include Sausage, Wood, Baby Back Ribs, Pop Ups, The Expansion of Central Texas Style Barbecue, and more

TFP Ep. 19 Part two Evie Mae's BBQ - Arnis Robbins Interview from 2017-09-01T23:11:07

The conclusion of our interview with Arnis Robbins of Evie Mae's barbecue. Listen in as Arnis talks about learning of their top ten Texas Monthly ranking and discusses the business growth from a...

TFP Ep. 18 Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue - Arnis Robbins Interview part 1 from 2017-08-21T19:50:56

From New Mexico to Arizona to Texas, and always using hand built reverse flow pits, listen t part one of a two part interview with Arnis Robbins and learn the history behind Evie Mae's BBQ

TFP Ep. 17 West Texas road trip Recap from 2017-08-14T22:29:36

Ride along as we recap 3 days of BBQ, including hitting up two of the Texas Monthly 2017 Top Ten joints; Cattleack and Evie Mae's. We're down to the final stretch in our quest to eat at all 50 j...

TFP BBQ Ep. 16 Bodacious Bar-B-Q Interview Pt2 from 2017-08-09T20:03:15

Jordan introduces Bryan Bingham, the newest pit hand at Bodacious Bar-B-Que and how he lured him away from Starbucks, Bryan talks about his first week of working there, Scott Turner announces hi...

TFP BBQ Ep. 15 Bodacious Bar-B-Q - Interview with Jordan Jackson and Scott Turner from 2017-08-07T20:13:55

Part one of our interview with Jordan Jackson and Scott Turner of Bodacious Bar-B-Q. Just a few topics we cover: Le Cordon Bleu, K Mart, Pat Green, girlfriend wooing, briskets migrating upstream...

TFP Ep. 14 South Texas BBQ run from 2017-08-03T23:34:56

We made a run to the border and back, hitting four of the top 50 joints. In this episode we recap our south Texas BBQ run, have a short interview with Mando Vera of Vera's Backyard Bar-B-Que, an...

TFP EP. 13 Grant Pinkerton - Pinkerton's Barbecue from 2017-07-27T16:17:19

We sit down with Grant Pinkerton and discuss his first brisket cooks, popups, alligators, his restaurant, and even toss out a few sports questions

TFP Ep. 12 Decoding BBQ Menus from 2017-07-20T16:18:49

Beef ribs don't come on the meat plate, varied pricing for brisket, and other ramblings about what's on the menu at Texas barbecue joints these days. 

TFP Ep. 11 seven stop Dallas area road trip recap 7-8-2017 from 2017-07-12T20:47:33

Andrew and I recap a busy day after hitting Flores, BBQ on the Brazos, Heim, Lockhart Smokehouse, Pecan Lodge, Top 5 BBQ, And Harris BBQ on our quest to hit all 50 of the Texas Monthly 2017 top 50 BBQ

TFP Ep. 10 Stephen Joseph - Riverport BBQ from 2017-07-07T14:49:23

Travel with us to northeast Texas where we talk with owner and pitmaster Stephen Joseph about riverboats, gambling, prostitution, ghosts, Bigfoot, and yes, even BBQ. 

TFP Ep.8 Franklin BBQ Line 6-25-2017 from 2017-06-27T21:06:18

Andrew and I make the annual trip out to Franklin BBQ. We interview the first folks who arrived, some of the last people to show up, and talk about our experience.

TFP Ep.9 Fantasy BBQ plate 6-27-2017 from 2017-06-27T20:29:09

We play with the idea of creating our perfect plate of BBQ, one item each from different joints, and none of us can have the same one. With special guest Leslye

TFP Texas BBQ influence 6-15-2017 from 2017-06-23T08:54:22

We discuss the continuing spread of "Texas style BBQ" from Jack's BBQ in Seattle to John Lewis Barbecue in South Carolina, and across the US.

BBQ tips from 2017-06-18T20:53:25

Andrew and I divulge some of what we've learned as we've cooked for our Doubleback BBQ venture

TFP 6-15-2017 Jessie Rae's" from 2017-06-16T06:44:15

interview with Mike Ross of Jessie Rae's BBQ, including a description of Las Vegas Style BBQ.

That first truly great bite of BBQ from 2017-06-13T21:08:26

We discuss that first magical bite that got us hooked, as well as both good and bad experiences on the BBQ trail

BBQ road trip tips and chat from 2017-06-04T08:30:07

From an 11 stop marathon to quick local trips, we've done quite a few BBQ runs. Andrew and I discuss some of the things we've learned to make BBQ road trips more enjoyable

From the Snow's line - our thoughts on Snow's BBQ w/ Jimmy Ho from 2017-05-31T21:04:13

Special guest Jimmy "the smoking ho" joins Andrew and Bryan as we chat while waiting in the line at Snow's barbecue. Podbomb by a live cow and the episode ends fairly abruptly.

Texas Monthly BBQ Top 10 2017 from 2017-05-28T11:09:56

Andrew and I discuss the top 10 Texas barbecue joints, as rated by Texas Monthly