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.
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

Thursday Feb 13, 2020
BBQ - EP - 178 - Arnulfo 'Trey' Sánchez III - Vaqueros Bar-B-Q - Dallas, TX
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
Thursday Feb 13, 2020
In this episode I get a chance to chat with Trey Sanchez from Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q based in Dallas, Texas. He pops up 1 to 2 times a week in and around Dallas and does catering(small scale up to huge themed events). We get into his history, which was knee deep in BBQ, and what he's offering at pop-ups with a touch into what the future holds. BIG things are coming so follow his social media.
See all things Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q(and get an updated schedule) here:https://www.vaquerostexasbarbq.com/
Check Vaqueros out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/vaquerostexasbarbq
Also Check Out Silverado Ranch: https://www.silveradoranch.com
Partners:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Monday Feb 10, 2020
BBQ - EP - 177 - 10 Minutes With Ryan Cooper @BBQTourist / The Smoke Sheet
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Ryan Cooper about cancer; how he found out in November, just before Thanksgiving, what procedures he had, how his family and job reacted, what he's dealing with now, and what the road ahead is. He's very honest, very up front about everything. If you love BBQ and/or love Ryan you are going to really enjoy this.
Donate to Assist Ryan here: https://www.facebook.com/bbqtouristfund
See all things Ryan Cooper here: https://bbqtourist.com
See Ryan on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bbqtourist
Check out The Smoke Sheet here: https://www.bbqnewsletter.com
Partners:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
BBQ - EP - 176 - 10 Minutes With Reid Guess - Guess Family Barbecue/koKo Ramen
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
Wednesday Feb 05, 2020
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Reid Guess from Guess Family Barbecue about their new brick and mortar location and especially the new Sunday Brunch they are doing there. We talk also about opening koKo Ramen in Waco's first food hall and about their sandwich concept at the Silos. We talk pit building, pancakes, Taylor Swift, and everything in between. It's short, but super in depth. Guess Family Barbecuehttps://www.guessfamilybbq.comWednesday Through Saturday 11AM - 8PMSunday Brunch - 10AM - 4PMhttps://www.instagram.com/guessfamilybarbecuekoKo Ramen:http://www.kokoramentogo.comSunday Through Thursday 11AM - 8PMFriday & Saturday - 11AM - 10PMPartners:AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.comPhone: 817-714-4495AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookersAJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookersANDTreaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskeySee Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoakTreaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Monday Feb 03, 2020
BBQ - EP - 175 - 10 Minutes With Sunny Moberg - Moberg Smokers
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' I chat with Sunny Moberg from Moberg Smokers about his expansion to a new facility that is double the size of his current facility. We go into why he is doing this and the things he is doing to streamline the operation to cut his lead time down(almost in half in the next 3-6 months). We also discuss the new offering coming soon for the backyard weekend warriors. We're very excited for the future for Sunny and know you'll find this interesting, entertaining, and inspiring.
See all things Moberg Smokers here: https://mobergsmokers.com
Check Moberg Smokers out on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mobergsmokers
See Moberg Smokers on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MobergSmokers
Partners:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND
Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Monday Jan 27, 2020
BBQ - EP - 174 - Brett Boren - Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que - Part Two
Monday Jan 27, 2020
Monday Jan 27, 2020
In this episode I chat again with Brett Boren from Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que in Rockdale, Texas. This is a part two catch-me-up interview where we discuss in detail his first year in business. It is really a primer for someone wanting to open a BBQ joint(or food operation), especially one that is outdoors. We get into everything new coming to Brett's and go into an incredible new class that is coming up where people will get a chance to spend one-on-one with him to really know what it's like to work and run Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que.
Find everything Brett's Backyard Bar-B-Que here: https://www.brettsbackyardbarbque.com
Follow Brett's on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/brettsbackyardbbq
Check them out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Brettsbackyardbarbque
Kevin's BBQ Joints Podcast & YouTube Sponsored by:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Saturday Jan 18, 2020
BBQ - EP - 173 Amadeo & Dusty Breakdown the NEW Breakfast at Miller's Smokehouse
Saturday Jan 18, 2020
Saturday Jan 18, 2020
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' Amadeo Chapa and Dusty Miller breakdown the new breakfast offerings at Miller's Smokehouse in Belton, Texas in detail and how the idea for breakfast came about. We also get deeply into the coffee program they have. This has been a while in the making, but now that it is upon them, they are quite excited. Per Dusty they will be serving proteins and caffeine with a healthy side of scratch made biscuits and buns(their bacon will be house-made and all meats will be ground in house).
Breakfast hours: 6:30AM - 11AM - 7 Days a Week
See all things Miller's Smokehouse here: https://millerssmokehouse.com
Check out Miller's Smokehouse on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/millerssmokehouse
Find Miller's Smokehouse on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/millerssmokehouse
Check out Miller's Baked Goods here: https://www.instagram.com/millersbakedgoods
Kevin's BBQ Joints Podcast & YouTube Sponsored by:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Friday Jan 17, 2020
BBQ - EP - 172 - Texas Wine & BBQ - Jason Hisaw - Texas Wine Ambassador
Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
In this episode I get to chat with Jason Hisaw, Advanced Sommelier and Texas Wine Ambassador for RNDC. We go deeply into his journey from Chicago to Las Vegas to Santa Barbara to Kansas City and finally in Dallas, Texas. We discuss how you become a Master Sommelier(so interesting and so daunting) and how he carved his niche in the world of Texas barbecue. We try two wines and discuss all of the Texas wines RNDC offers. It's a love letter to Texas, wine, and barbecue. You're going to love it.
Follow Jason on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jrhisaw
Check out Jason on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jrhisaw
See RNDC here: https://www.rndc-usa.com
Here are the wines discussed:
Fall Creek Vineyards: https://fcv.com/
McPherson Cellars: https://www.mcphersoncellars.com
Duchman Family Winery: https://www.duchmanwinery.com/
Messina Hof: http://www.messinahof.com/
Rancho Loma Vineyards: https://www.rlv.wine/
Llano Estacado: https://llanowine.com/
Brennan Vineyards: https://www.brennanvineyards.com/
Becker Vineyards: https://www.beckervineyards.com/
Kevin's BBQ Joints Podcast & YouTube Sponsored by:
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers
AND
Treaty Oak Distilling: https://www.treatyoakdistilling.com/whiskey
See Treaty Oak Distilling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treatyoak
Treaty Oak Distilling is on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TreatyOak

Monday Jan 13, 2020
BBQ - EP - 171 - Jack Timmons - Jack's BBQ - Seattle, WA
Monday Jan 13, 2020
Monday Jan 13, 2020
In this episode I chat with Jack Timmons from Jack's BBQ in Seattle, Washington. This is a really fun one that covers everything form Jeff Bezos to his time at Texas A & M for college to San Diego working in the space program to moving to Seattle work at Boeing to his time in Brussels to his epiphany at Barbecue Summer Camp and his connection with two Daniels(Daniel Vaughn and Daniel Delaney). He has 3 locations with more coming and smokes 4-5 TONS of meat per week. You really get to see Jack's passion for barbecue and life in this incredibly enjoyable episode.
See all things Jack's BBQ here: http://jacksbbq.com
Follow Jack's BBQ on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jacksbbq
Check out Jack's BBQ on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/jacktimmons
See Jack's BBQ on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/jacksbbqseattle
Kevin's BBQ Joints Podcast & YouTube Sponsored by
AJ's Custom Cookers: https://www.ajscustomcookers.com
Phone: 817-714-4495
AJ's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ajscustomcookers
AJ's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AJsCustomCookers









