BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

INSIDE Chef J's Expansion! Second Location Announcement

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

Ben's BBQ Philosophy | Kevin's Podcast Full Episode

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

Their Journey Will Amaze You | Jesse, Greg, and Chad from Weaver's BBQ | Dayton, Texas

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

Harlan Porterfield of HarBQ: Building One of Portland’s Must-Try BBQ Spots

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 (Chavo’s BBQ) Interview — Houston BBQ in the 2nd Ward

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 social media for where they pop up next! If you love Texas BBQ, Houston food culture, and the stories behind the pits, this one’s for you.

The Story Behind Class-1 Barbecue with Owner Charles Carr

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)

Evan LeRoy (LeRoy & Lewis) — Texas Monthly #2 + Michelin-Star Pitmaster | Austin BBQ Deep Dive

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 & Lewis Barbecue here:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/leroyandlewis
Address: 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Phone: (512) 945-9882
Hours: 11 am - 9 pm - Wednesday - Monday
What we cover: The moment they learned about the Michelin Star (and what changed after) How LeRoy & Lewis built a cult following with “New School BBQ” Sourcing, specials, and whole-animal butchery done the right way Austin’s BBQ ecosystem: collaboration, competition, community What’s next for LeRoy & Lewis

Fire, Steel & Flow: Nick Ince of Bog Line Smokers

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
Contact them: https://www.bogline.ca/contact
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bog.line/