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Best BBQ Show

Where 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

A 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 fresh meat...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 44 min

#158 Burnt Bean Co

Ernest 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 REAL THC from hemp ...

Jul 12, 202157 min

#157 Brian Mays of Sam's BBQ

This 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 Earlybird edibles...

Jun 14, 202149 min

#156 William F. Montgomery and Cade Mercer

We'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 social app! ...

Jun 07, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 156

#155 We're Back Baby

Thanks 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.bestbbqshow.com Sign up for...

May 31, 202116 min

#154 Usama Siddiquee

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Feb 08, 20211 hr 7 min

#153 JNL BBQ

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Feb 01, 202157 min

#152 Cade Mercer | CM Smokehouse

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Jan 18, 202153 min

#151 - Happy 2021!

Happy 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...

Jan 11, 202117 min

#150 Jeremiah Watkins

Jeremiah 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

Nov 09, 20201 hr 3 min

#149 Blake's Birthday

Blake 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.

Nov 02, 20201 hr 43 min

#148 Sawyer Lewis

This 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 @LittleDeliciou...

Sep 07, 20201 hr 43 min

#147 Texas BBQ is The BEST!

Texas 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...

Aug 31, 202047 min

#146 Chuds BBQ

Bradley 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! Stay ...

Aug 17, 202059 min

#145 Mauro "Max" Chiefari Texicana BBQ

This 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!

Jul 27, 20201 hr 1 min

#144 Matt Horn and David Kim

Matt 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.

Jul 06, 20201 hr 15 min

#143 Convenience West #2

Thank 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

Jun 08, 20201 hr 17 min

#142 Backline Fabrication

Thanks 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 interviews the...

May 18, 2020

#140 2M Smokehouse MEGASODE

2M 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 James Bea...

Mar 09, 2020

#139 Certified Angus Beef Meat Lab

If 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 Wooster...

Mar 02, 2020

#138 Texas BBQ in Guatemala

Thank 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 connect o...

Feb 24, 2020

#137 Geoffrey Bednar's Life of Beef

Thanks 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 talked a...

Feb 17, 2020

#136 Larder Delicatessen & Bakery

This 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 on w...

Feb 10, 2020

#135 Matt's BBQ Crew

Thank 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 back th...

Feb 03, 2020

#134 Wine and BBQ at Evie Mae's

This 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/

Jan 27, 2020

#133 Fiesta Spices

You 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 | Facebook...

Jan 20, 2020

#132 Khoi BBQ

This 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 Theo a...

Jan 13, 2020

#131 Happy New Year!

Thank 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://www.insta...

Jan 06, 2020

#130 Houston VS Austin BBQ Throwdown

Do 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 cooking fo...

Nov 25, 2019
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