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

Monday May 13, 2019
BBQ - EP - 131 - Sean Ludwig & Ryan Cooper - The Smoke Sheet
Monday May 13, 2019
Monday May 13, 2019
In this episode I chat with Sean Ludwig & Ryan Cooper from The Smoke Sheet, the definitive weekly BBQ newsletter. We discuss all of the great content that comes into your email box every Wednesday as well as Sean and Ryan's background in terms of BBQ and how they cover the world of barbecue by visiting BBQ joints and BBQ events across the US. We end with some restaurants recommendations in the regions they cover extensively.Subscribe to The Smoke Sheet here: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetSee all things NYC BBQ here: https://www.nycbbq.comSee all things BBQ Tourist here: https://bbqtourist.com

Friday May 10, 2019
BBQ - EP - 130 - Ed Randolph - Handsome Devil BBQ / Author Smoked
Friday May 10, 2019
Friday May 10, 2019
In this episode I chat with Ed Randolph from Handsome Devil BBQ about his background and transition into the BBQ world, but more specifically we go into the release of his new book, Smoked, which contains recipes and stories from tons of BBQ joint owners, pitmasters, and BBQ personalities. Order Smoked here: https://amzn.to/2VtOzWPSee all things Handsome Devil BBQ here: https://handsomedevilllc.comFollow Handsome Devil on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/handsomedevilllc/Check Handsome Devil out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/Handsome_BBQSee Handsome Devil on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/handsomedevilbbq/
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Instagram
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Facebook

Wednesday May 08, 2019
BBQ - EP - 129 - Phillip and Yvette Helberg - Helberg Barbecue - Waco, Texas
Wednesday May 08, 2019
Wednesday May 08, 2019
In 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 into detail about their BBQ trailer, which is now called Helberg on Austin as well as their new brick and mortar location which is opening in late May 2019. What's really great is that this interview took place right after the Texas Monthly Top 25 New BBQ Joint list came out, so we go into what it's meant business and recognition-wise. I know you're going to love this and learn a lot more about both Yvette, Phillip, and their BBQ vision.See all things Helberg Barbecue here:https://www.helbergbarbecue.com/Follow Helberg Barbecue on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/helbergbarbecue/Follow Helberg on Austin on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/helbergonaustin/Check them out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HelbergRanchSee them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/helbergranch/Locate Helberg Barbecue here: http://bit.ly/2H8RvhFLocate Helberg on Austin here: http://bit.ly/2H8fnmG
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Instagram
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Facebook

Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
In this episode I get a chance to talk to Scott Umscheid from Scott's Kitchen & Catering at Hanger 29 - Kansas City, MO. Located just outside of the Kansas City International Airport, it's definitely the first stop you should have on your KC BBQ adventures(they are open Monday through Friday 7 AM - 3PM). We go in depth about Scott's background, his road to opening the BBQ spot, his menu, his management philosophy, burnt ends, and so much more. See all things Scott's Kitchen here: https://scotts-kitchen.comFollow Scott's Kitchen on Instagram here:Check out Scott's on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/SKitchen29You can find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/scottskitchenbbqandcateringHere's a map to Scott's Kitchen: http://bit.ly/2ZO3g5U
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Instagram
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Facebook

Monday Apr 22, 2019
BBQ - EP - 127 - Bryan Bracewell - Southside Market & Barbeque
Monday Apr 22, 2019
Monday Apr 22, 2019
In this episode Kevin chats with Bryan Bracewell from Southside Market & Barbeque in Elgin, Texas which has been around for an astounding 137 years. They talk all about the history of the restaurant, Bryan's background and what his time at Texas A & M brought to the family business. They go into the complete menu(and how it's evolved) and all about the new Bastrop location. You're going to really enjoy this.See all things Southside Market & Barbeque here: https://www.southsidemarket.comSouthside Market on InstagramSouthside Market on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SouthsideBBQHere's a link to both of their restaurants: https://www.southsidemarket.com/restaurants
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
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Thursday Apr 18, 2019
BBQ - EP - 126 - Jeremy Yoder - Mad Scientist BBQ
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
Thursday Apr 18, 2019
In this episode Kevin chats with Jeremy Yoder from the very popular and highly informative YouTube Channel - Mad Scientist BBQ. We talk about his journey to where he is today, including his being brought up Amish, his moving to Kentucky, and his transition to teaching here in California. We then go deeply into his YouTube channel, especially into his methods and goals for the channel. Lastly we talk about his connection to Fat Stack Smokers and some shows coming up with the team there. Incredibly interesting and I know you'll learn something(if not a lot) from this.Check out Mad Scientist on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCselvHbb5ah0sEqZrFa-7nASee Jeremy on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/madscientistbbq/?hl=enFat Stack Smokers: https://fatstacksmokers.com
See this interview on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vk8qmmQLVzU
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Instagram
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Facebook

Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
BBQ - EP - 125 - 10 Minutes With Christian Stevenson - DJ BBQ
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' Kevin chats with Christian Stevenson who also goes by DJBBQ. We cover his new book called The Burger Book which is coming out in May of 2019 here in the U.S. It's incredibly unique(like Christian) and has an amazing assortment of burgers that you can create at home to wow your friends and family. We also get into his new restaurant opening in November/December of 2019 with his partner, and baker of the year in 2017, David Wright, called The Fire Station. Pre-order The Burger Book here: https://www.amazon.com/Burger-Book-Banging-Burgers-Sauces/dp/1787133648Kickstarter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKYFlQFoiRQKickstarter campaign:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bakerdave/fire-station-bakery-cafe-roastery-restaurant?ref=770541&token=4867f535Here's a link to our previous interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhmB-KRty5kSee all thing DJ BBQ here: http://www.djbbq.co.ukCheck Christian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/djbbqSee DJ BBQ on twitter here: https://twitter.com/DJ_BBQ
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Twitter
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Instagram
Kevin's BBQ Joints on Facebook

Sunday Apr 07, 2019
Sunday Apr 07, 2019
In this episode of '10 Minutes With' Kevin chats with Daniel Vaughn(BBQ Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine) about his new book he co-authored with Sam Jones(Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ)coming out in May entitled Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ. We also talk about the '25 Best New BBQ Joints' list coming out for Texas Monthly.My first interview with Daniel is here: https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com/e/episode-1-daniel-vaughn-bbq-editor-texas-monthly-magazineHear Daniel's Dallas BBQ City Guide here: https://kevinsbbqjoints.podbean.com/e/ep-17-dallas-bbq-city-guide-by-daniel-vaughn-bbq-editor-texas-monthly-magazine/Check out every article written by Daniel on Texas Monthly here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/author/daniel-vaughn/Follow Daniel on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnobCheck Daniel out on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bbqsnobOrder a copy of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue with Recipes from Skylight Inn and Sam Jones BBQ here: https://amzn.to/2KfFpbj
Sign up for The Smoke Sheet at: https://www.bbqnewsletter.comFollow The Smoke Sheet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesmokesheetSee The Smoke Sheet on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thesmokesheetCheck out The Smoke Sheet on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/thesmokesheet
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