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 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.

I get a chance to sit down with Charles Carr of Class-1 Barbeque, LLC | Amarillo, Texas.

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)

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

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/

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 77979

Phone: (361) 894-2333

Menu: https://www.lavacabbq.com/menu-free

HOURS: ​Thursday: 11am - 2pm | Friday: 11am - 2pm | Saturday: 11am - 6:30pm | Sunday: 11am - 6:30pm

IG: https://www.instagram.com/mylavacabbq

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mylavacabbq

Kelli's IG: https://www.instagram.com/misspitmaster

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://franklinbbqpits.com

Ship Franklin BBQ: https://www.goldbelly.com/restaurants/franklin-barbecue

Uptown Sports Club: https://www.uptownsports.club

Address: 1200 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78702

Phone: (512) 551-2013