I Crush BBQ Show

On this Episode I interview Dimitri Ioakim of Rosie's BBQ and Grillery in Northridge CA.  As many folks build their clientele through popups or food trucks or trailers, Dimitri started from the other end!  After being in the Restaurant industry for most of his life he decided to buy a Restaurant and he's been easing his way into the BBQ World ever since. Now he has Pit's on order from a local pit...

It's Great to be back hosting the I Crush BBQ Show!! In this episode, you'll meet the youngest pitmaster in the BBQ industry, oh and by the way, she's a young lady!! Perfect timing for Women's Heritage Month don't you think!  She started her BBQ career at 17  and only 3 short years later she's cranking out some of the best Barbecue in the State, thanks to Valentina's owners Miguel and Modesty Vida...

As we continue through this pandemic there is so much uncertainty with Jobs, Bills and basic necessities.  Through this darkness, glimmers of light begin to appear throughout the world with people caring and lending a hand to fellow humans in order to survive.  In this Special episode I chat with my friends Danny and Brenda Castillo of Heritage Barbecue.  Together with an All-Star Cast they have s...

In this episode I chat with my buddies Brad and Brandon Doan of 1775 Texas Pitt BBQ in College Station Texas.  Actually, everyone in Texas Calls it Bryan/College Station since both Cities are practically tied together.  These country boys are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet and they're doing some amazing things at the outskirts of this College Town.  Students  from Texas A&M Universi...

In this episode I chat with my buddy Mikey Kay of the Man Meat Barbecue podcast out of Chicago Ill. Last year I had the pleasure of being on his show, so I thought it was time to return the favor!  Not only is he one of the biggest Barbecue Podcasters on the airwaves he’s actually a full time Barbecue guy at Fire & Smoke BBQ Company. We chat about how he got started and some memorable moments...

In this episode I interview my buddy Karl Fallenius of OwlBear Barbecue in Denver Colorado. Karl has an incredible story that includes cutting his teeth at the legendary Franklin Barbecue,  slinging barbecue in the CO Underground scene and finally opening a brick and mortar in the heart of Denver.    We dive into his menu and he even gives us a recipe that is at the base of all of his proteins.  H...

Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show In our 5th Episode of the season, I chat with Adam Hernandez of Herc's Barbecue in Covina CA.  Adam grew up watching his Grandfather cook Brisket and Barbacoa and he remembers the love he had for those gatherings.  In a Trip to Texas in 2015 he was suddenly brought back to those days when he had his first Texas Barbecue Moment.  Ever since then he's been hooked...

  In our 4th Episode of the season, I continue my chat with Stephen and Kristen Rossler of BlueCord Barbecue in Killeen Texas.  This is the back end of a fun hour and a half interview with these two inspiring folks.  We get into their plans for the future and dig into the Barbecue and their menu.  We also have a little fun and talk about the good old days and a certain Sexy Leg Contest, you might...

Welcome to Season Two of the  I Crush Barbecue Show!! In our 3rd Episode of the Season,  I chat with my friends Kristen and Stephen Rossler of Rosslers Blue Cord Barbecue in Killeen Texas.  They have an incredible story  that couldn't fit into just one episode so we'll have a Part 2 Next week!  In this first part we'll go into their backgrounds and where they "mostly " grew up.   They're both well...

Hi and Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show!! We want to thank everyone that Participated in our One Year Anniversary Giveaway, you're the best!!  Tune into the episode to find out who won!! In our 2nd Episode of Season two, I chat with Matt Dulin of Crazy Matt's Barbecue in Whittier California!  Matt started cooking Barbecue 8 years ago when he was working as a truck Driver.  He got married and s...

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! My first Episode of the season is an incredible story of High School Kids in Barbeque! I chatted with Ms Sarah Allen at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Lubbock Texas and some of the members of their bbq competition teams! The team is made up of an equal number of male & female students and they all share the responsibilities of preparation & execution. They are cooking...

In this Episode I chat with my buddy, Bryan Gonzalez, you might remember him from episode 11 when I interviewed him and Robert Sierra of SS Pit Crew.  Since then Bryan has made a decision to move on from his full time job and his Barbecue Competition team in order to focus his attention on Barbecue Full time.  No, he's not starting his own business just yet, instead he was offered an opportunity t...

In this episode I chat with my buddy and fellow BBQ Road Warrior Josh Swope, AKA PopsPost! If you like going out to eat barbecue, chances are you've run into this guy before.  He's been doing BBQ Runs before BBQ Runs were cool.  He completed the 2017 Top 50 List in 7 months and has been to countless other joints in and out of Texas. A True fan of the Craft, Josh has developed great relationships w...

In this episode I chat with Tedd Romero of Sticky Business Barbecue in Napa California.  I first met Tedd and his wife Alesha at the LA Food Bowl earlier this year and recently ran into them at the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival.  Tedd is a trained Executive Chef turned Pitmaster and Alesha is an Accountant.  They've been popping up in Napa, Oakland and San Francisco for the past 3 years and they're e...

In this Episode I interview the very talented Photographer and Entrepreneur, Ben Sassani.  This Family Man who got into photography to take clear pictures for his family Albums, has converted this passion into a successful career.  He photographs beautiful ethnic weddings and also has a project entitled Shoot My Chef  which was an Idea from a late friend of his.  We chat about his photography busi...

In this Episode I recap my Tex-Mex Barbecue Series!  If you haven't been able to tune into the series, you might want to tune into this episode first so you can get a preview of what's to come.  The Series consists of 8 Interviews from up and comers to world renowned BBQ Joints.  You'll hear their journey and you'll get to know them a little better too.  Please follow them and let them know you he...

For the past 8 weeks I've interviewed some of the best Tex-Mex Barbecue joint's for our #TexMexBBQSeries. This week's episode will conclude our Series and we are definitely ending with a Bang!!  In our Final episode of the series I chat with the OG of Tex-Mex BBQ, Miguel Vidal of Valentina's Tex-Mex Barbecue.  This is easily one of my favorite interviews since I started the podcast.  I'd never hea...

For our 7th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Esaul Ramos of 2M Barbecue and Catering in San Antonio Texas.  From the first time I met Esaul, we hit it off and became good friends.  We often text each other on weekends when there is a good UFC fight Card and any time I'm in or around San Antonio you can always find me there.  2M's story is one filled with Grit, Determination and ov...

For our 6th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Tony Salazar of The Taste of Texas Tex Mex BBQ in Beaumont TX.  Tony Tone AKA Pork Skin has been cooking since he was 16 years old and in 2016 he flipped a switch and started an underground BBQ Business.  This Welder by Trade is born and raised on the Gulf Coast of Texas and grew up with Cajun and Mexican cultures.  Eating Gumbo with To...

For our 5th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Brandon Hurtado of Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington Texas.  Brandon is a successful Business Professional that owns a Marketing Agency in Arlington.  He's born and raised in the DFW metroplex and his love for food and cooking dates back to his Grandmother and mothers cooking and his dad smoking Briskets as far back as he can remember.  Alt...

For our Fourth installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Ray and Genesis Dominguez of Ray's Texas Smoke Barbecue of Houston Texas.  Ray's has been slinging Barbecue since 2015 and he's been incorporating dishes from his Mexican Roots into his menu from the start.  They're introducing folks to classic Mexican favorites like Tortas, Chicharones preparados, Pepinos con chile, Paletas de pepin...

For our third installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Joseph Quellar of JQ's Tex-Mex BBQ in Houston Texas.   JQ's is an Underground Tex-Mex BBQ joint that's  slinging BBQ at popups and at several other events and collaborations.  He's researched the history of Tex-Mex cuisine and he prides himself on keeping those traditions alive.  Although he cooks some great Central Texas Style Barbec...

For our second installment of the Tex-Mex Barbecue Series  I chat with Danny Sanchez of El Sancho Barbecue in Mission Texas.  This story will touch your heart and make you want to take a trip to Mission to go try this man's food.  Danny started this side hustle out of necessity and it quickly became a passion for him.  He's a family man that believes that God has a plan for him and his family has...

Welcome to the Tex-Mex BBQ Series! Tex-Mex BBQ is booming right now, over the next few weeks I'll be bringing you the stories of some of the up and coming Tex-Mex BBQ folks around! First up on the Tex-Mex Barbecue Series is Eduardo Ortiz from Eddie O's Texas Barbecue.  This is an inspiring story of a young man with determination and passion for work, entrepreneurship and Family.  Eddie started his...

In this Episode I chat with Isaac and Ashley Arellano of Pitforks and Smokerings Barbecue in Slaton Texas.   They're celebrating their two year Anniversary on Saturday August 17th & they have a big Raffle benefiting  the Weekend Snack Sack Program in Slaton an organization that provides weekend food for kiddos.  In our Interview we talk about how they've built their business with help of their fam...