BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

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:...

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/id167211817...

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 Wednes...

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...

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://leroyandlewi...

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 p...

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...

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)

Austin’s barbecue scene just hit another level. In this candid sit-down, Evan LeRoy—co-owner and pitmaster of LeRoy & Lewis Barbecue—breaks down what it took to be named #2 on the Texas Monthly Top 50 and to earn a Michelin Star. We get into menu philosophy, whole-animal cooking, sourcing, staff culture, the food truck beginnings, and why creativity + consistency is the secret sauce. See all t...

Nick Ince—founder of Bog Line Smokers—joins me to break down the art and engineering behind clean-burning offset pits. We dig into airflow, fire management, steel choices, welds, finishes, and the small details that separate a good cooker from a great one, and talk about their new backyard pit and festival. See all things Bog Line Smokers here: https://www.bogline.ca Equipment: https://www.bogline...

Join me in Port Lavaca, Texas for a deep-dive with Kelli Nevarez of LaVaca BBQ—talking origins, craft, community, and the hard-earned lessons behind great Central Texas–style barbecue on the coast. We cover sourcing, pits, workflow, menu philosophy, and what it takes to build a loyal following one tray at a time. See all things LaVaca BBQ here: https://www.lavacabbq.com Address : 532 N Virginia St...

In this episode, I chat with Aaron Franklin from Franklin Barbecue in Austin, Texas. See all things Franklin Barbecue here: https://franklinbbq.com Address: 900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 653-1187 Tuesday - Sunday - 11 am - 3 pm (or Sold Out) Aaron's Personal Tour of Franklin Barbecue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsOLJ6tfo-4 Preorder: https://preorder.franklinbbq.com Franklin Bar...

Daniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, sat down with me to discuss the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List, which just came out on Tuesday, May 27th. See The List here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 See the Honorable Mention list here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 Daniel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob

In this episode, I catch up with Todd David to talk about his new venture called Nextep Q. He recently sold Cattleack Barbeque in Dallas, Texas, so I wanted to know about how that was, what it entailed, and all about Nextep ,Q which is his way of giving back to the barbecue industry. It was a great talk as always. See all things Nextep Q here: https://nextepq.com/ Register to Join Nextep Q here: h...

In this episode, I chat with owner Tim Hutchins, from Hutchins Barbeque, who has locations in McKinney & Frisco, Texas. See all things Hutchins Barbeque here: https://hutchinsbbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hutchinsbbq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hutchins_bbq McKinney Address: 1301 N Tennessee St, McKinney, TX 75069 Frisco Address: 9225 Preston Rd, Frisco, TX 75033 Catering...

I catch up with Mike Miller to talk about everything NEW going on at M&M BBQ Company based in Tool, Texas. See all things M&M BBQ Co. here: https://mmbbqcompany.com Rotisseries: https://mmbbqcompany.com/rotisseries/ Offsets: https://mmbbqcompany.com/offsets/ Woodfire Grills: https://mmbbqcompany.com/woodfire-grills/ Backyard: https://mmbbqcompany.com/backyard/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

In this episode, I chat with Travis Crawford from Mum Foods in Austin, Texas. See all things Mum Foods here: https://www.mumfoodsatx.com Follow Travis here: https://www.instagram.com/barbecuedude/ Address: 5811 Manor Road Austin, Texas 78723 Phone: 512-270-8021 Open 11 am - 3 pm Wed - Sunday IG: https://www.instagram.com/mumfoodsatx Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mumfoodsatx

In this episode, I chat with Arnulfo “Trey” Sánchez from Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q about his upcoming brick-and-mortar location in Allen, Texas. Website: https://www.vaquerostexasbarbq.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaquerostxbbq IG: https://www.instagram.com/vaquerostxbbq/ Address: 965 Garden Park Dr, Allen, TX 75013 Proposed Hours: Sunday - Thursday - 11 am - 8 pm | Friday/Saturday 11 am -...

In this episode, I have a great chat with Alison Clem from la Barbecue in Austin, Texas. See all things la Barbecue here: https://www.labarbecue.com 2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/la_barbecue/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labarbecueatx Hours: Wed - Sunday - 11 am - 6 pm Menu: https://www.labarbecue.com/menu Order Online: https://order.toasttab.c...