BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

Kris Manning - Smokey Joe's BBQ - Dallas, Texas

In this episode I chat with Kris Manning from Smokey Joe's BBQ in Dallas, Texas.
See all things Smokey Joe's BBQ here: http://www.smokeyjoesbbqdallas.com
Follow Smokey Joe's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/smokeyjoesbarbecue
See Smokey Joe's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SmokeyJoesBBQDallas
Order Online here: https://www.toasttab.com/smokey-joe-s-bbq-6407-south-thornton-freeway/v3#!/
Order catering from Smokey Joe's here: http://www.smokeyjoesbbqdallas.com/catering.html
Be sure to check out 'Debbie’s Kitchen' at Smokey Joe's on Friday and Saturday.
Restaurant Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday - 11AM - 9PM
Sunday - 11AM - 5PM
CLOSED Monday
Just launched a Food Truck at Chuckwagon Park (https://chuckwagonpark.com)
Food Truck Hours:
Thursday & Friday 5PM - 9PM
Sat 11AM - 9PM
Sunday 11AM - 5PM

Jose Ralat - Taco Editor - Texas Monthly Magazine

In this episode I chat again with Jose Ralat, the Taco Editor for Texas Monthly and author of American Tacos: A History and Guide.
Follow Jose on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tacotrail
See Jose on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TacoTrail
Read all of his pieces for Texas Monthly here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/author/jose-r-ralat/
Order American Tacos: A History and Guide at your local bookstore.
Some recent pieces by Jose: How to order from a taco truck: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/how-to-order-from-a-taco-truck
Birria Ramen: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/birria-ramen-has-come-to-fort-worth-it-is-glorious
Forget everything you know about Mole: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/forget-everything-you-think-you-know-about-mole
Revolver Taco Lounge: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/revolver-taco-lounge-best-taqueria-texas/
The hat Jose wears is from Taco Gear https://tacogear.com/collections/taco-gear-hats

Chad Franks - Schmidt Family Barbecue - Bee Cave, Texas

In this episode I chat with Chad Franks from Schmidt Family Barbecue in Bee Cave, Texas.
See all things Schmidt Family Barbecue HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com
Place an order online HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com/order-online
Follow Schmidt Family Barbecue on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/schmidtfamilybbq
See them on Facebook HERE: https://www.facebook.com/SchmidtFamilyBarbecue
Here's their address: 12532 FM 2244, Bee Cave, TX 78738
Hours: 11am - 6:30pm - 7 days a week
See their menu HERE: http://www.schmidtfamilybarbecue.com/menu
Order Schmidt Family Barbecue on Goldbelly HERE: https://www.goldbelly.com/schmidt-family-bbq
Delivery through DoorDash HERE: https://www.doordash.com/store/schmidt-family-barbecue-bee-cave-266719/en-US
 

Aaron Haley - Post Oak Customs

In this episode I chat with Aaron Haley from Post Oak Customs.
See all things Post Oak Customs HERE: https://www.postoakcustoms.com
See Post Oak Customs on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/postoakcustoms
Check out the Post Oak Customs shop HERE: https://www.postoakcustoms.com/shop
See what type of cutting boards BBQ joints use here: https://www.kevinsbbqjoints.com/cutting-boards-used-by-your-favorite-bbq-joints
 

Logan Sandoval - ZEF BBQ - Simi Valley, California

In this episode I chat with Logan Sandoval from ZEF BBQ in Simi Valley, California. Warning there is a little enthusiastic cursing in this interview.
See all things ZEF BBQ here: https://www.zefbbq.com
Follow ZEF BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/zef_hawaiian
Order BBQ and sign up for their newsletter here: https://www.zefbbq.com/order-bbq-here
Order ZEF BBQ Catering: https://www.zefbbq.com/chef-services
Get some ZEF BBQ merch here: https://www.zefbbq.com/merchandise
Here's the Eater LA article that we discuss: https://la.eater.com/2021/1/13/22217972/zef-bbq-simi-valley-underground-pop-up-pandemic-coronavirus-best-new-california
Some photos in intro from Robin Mooney Photography: https://www.instagram.com/robinmooneyphotography
 

Phil Kirkpatrick - Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works - Caddo Mills, Texas

In this episode I chat with Phil Kirkpatrick from Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works in Caddo Mills, Texas.
See all things Big Phil's Smokers & Metal Works HERE: https://bigphilssmokers.com
Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bigphilssmokers
See them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/bigphilssmokersandmetalfab
Address: 3614 Interstate 30 W, Caddo Mills, Texas, 75135
Phone: 469-865- 7556
Email: Info@BigPhilsSmokers.com
Inquire for DIY kit pricing and lead times
Current lead time: 8-10 months (looking to trim that down to 6-8 months)
Backyard builds are currently 8-10 weeks

Dr. Howard Conyers - Engineer, Educator, and Pitmaster

In this episode I chat with Dr. Howard Conyers who is an engineer (for NASA), an educator, and pitmaster (he's actually SO much more).
See all things Dr. Conyers here: https://www.howardconyers.com
Follow him on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/carolinaqnola_phd
Check him out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DrHowardConyers
See his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xtNHTorPfir4AWSiSMFHw
See the GoFundMe page (and donate) for the 100 Acres Project here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/100acresproject
See his work with Nourish here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-vdqYSwTx-N5QbBkD0Tgiw
His forthcoming coffee table book will be called 'Black Hand in the Pit'
Apply for Preserve the Pit here: https://www.kingsford.com/preserve-the-pit/

Ernest Servantes - Burnt Bean Co. - Seguin, Texas

In this episode I chat with Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Co. in Seguin, Texas.
Check out Burnt Bean Co. on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/burntbeanco
Follow Ernest (the Pope of BBQ) on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/popeofbbq
See the menu and more for Burnt Bean Co. on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Burnt-Bean-Co-152217223896
Address: 108 S Austin St, Seguin, TX 78155
Thursday - Sunday 11am - sold out
Sundays open at 8am (Sundays featuring a Mexican breakfast).
Uses his culinary background for amazing looking specials.
When two other pits come in they will be doing Friday night Steakhouse featuring t-bones and rib eyes, baked and mashed, etc.
MONTHLY DINNER - 50 Seats exclusive / Collabs
LOTS of outdoor seating.
Pits: Mill Scale Metalworks: https://millscale.co