Category: Interview Series

n this episode I get a chance to talk to Phillip and Yvette Helberg from Helberg Barbecue in Waco, Texas. We talk about their Phillip’s journey from Texas to California and then their journey together back to Texas. How they got into the BBQ business and their philosophy behind their food and restaurant(s). We go…

In this episode I chat with Chef Jim Noble from Noble Smoke: Heartfelt Southern Barbecue in Charlotte, North Carolina. We discuss his upbringing, culinary experience, his first restaurant in High Point, Roosters(which he has 3 locations, but is expanding), and finally Noble Smoke, which is a project he has wanted to take on for a…

See all things Goldee’s Barbecue here: https://www.goldeesbbq.com/ In this episode I chat with Dylan Taylor from Taylor BBQ in Austin, Texas. Follow Dylan on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/dylant78702 BBQ joints Dylan has worked at: Terry Black’s BBQ: http://terryblacksbbq.com la Barbecue: https://www.labarbecue.com Truth BBQ: https://www.truthbbq.com Bodacious Bar-B-Q: https://bodaciousmobberly.com 2M Smokehouse BBQ: https://www.2msmokehouse.com

In this episode I chat with Ken Goodman, a Food & Music Photographer from NYC. We talk about his background, how he was involved in the culinary world and how being on a BBQ team with fellow chefs and BBQ fans Andy Husbands and Chris Hart paved the way for his BBQ(and food) photography career.…

In this episode I chat with Daniel Castillo from Heritage Barbecue in Orange County, California. Daniel is doing central Texas style BBQ, but with his unique spin on it. He pop-ups at breweries around Orange County and pairs with that brewery to incorporate beer from that brewery into every item he is serving. Bonus: we…

Owlbear Barbecue is currently closed during the pandemic. We will update you once we hear any news. In this episode I chat with Karl Fallenius from Owlbear Barbecue in Denver, Colorado. Karl shares his incredibly interesting, and challenging, journey to opening his spot in the RiNo district of Denver. He share his time spent in…

In this episode I chat with Rashad Jones from Big Lee’s Serious About Barbecue in Ocala(https://www.mybigleesbbq.com) about his history, what sparked his BBQ passion, his plan for opening his food truck/trailer, and his time spent on Guy’s Big Project which ended up with him having his own show called Eat, Sleep, BBQ(https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/eat…). Follow Big Lee’s…

In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with photographer, writer, and mother(among other titles) Kelly Yandell. We talk about a million and one things, but mostly focus on Foodways Texas, Texas A & M, Meat Science, Camp Brisket, BBQ Summer Camp, symposiums, pie, the wonderful people in the world of barbecue, Tex-Mex, and…

In this episode I chat with Evan LeRoy and Sawyer Lewis from LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin, Texas: https://leroyandlewis.com Leroy and Lewis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leroyandlewis Leroy and Lewis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/leroyandlewis LeRoy and Lewis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeRoyandLewis

In this episode I chat with Esaul Ramos of 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio, Texas: https://www.2msmokehouse.com 2M Smokehouse on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2msmokehouse 2M Smokehouse on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EugedC 2M Smokehouse on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2m_smokehouse 2M Smokehouse menu HERE