BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints
A BBQ Interview Series by Kevin’s BBQ Joints focusing on personalities in the BBQ, meat and food world. We dive deep into their history, current projects, and more importantly their passion for BBQ and meat.
Episodes
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 Wednesday - Sunday
Aaron shares how the...
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: https://www.youtube.com/@Vi...
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://leroyandlewisbbq.com
Address: 5621 Emerald F...
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 pm; Sunday 11 am - 5 pm
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
Check their so...
I get a chance to sit down with Charles Carr of Class-1 Barbeque, LLC | Amarillo, Texas.
Address: 2963 Blackburn St, Amarillo, TX 79109Phone: (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 things LeRoy &...
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.ca/equipment
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, Port Lavaca, TX 7...
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 Barbecue Pits: https://franklinbbqpi...
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: https://nextepq.com/community-signu...
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: https://hutchinsbbq.com/caterin...
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.facebook.com/mmbbqco
Instagram: http...
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 - 9 pm
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