BBQ Interview Series - Kevin’s BBQ Joints

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Jun 2026

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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.

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June 8, 2026Episode 45656 min

Vic Barry of Vic Barry BBQ - The Interview

In this episode, I sit down with Vic Barry of Vic Barry BBQ to talk about his remarkable journey from Cork, Ireland, into the heart of the BBQ world. Vic shares how his passion for Texas barbecue grew into real relationships with some of the best in the business, including Wayne Mueller, Nick Pencis, and Justin Fourton, and how those connections continue to shape the work he’s doing today. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VicBarryBBQ/videos IG: https://www.instagram.com/vicbarrybbq Smokeless Podcast: https://www.smokelesspodcast.com/

June 6, 2026Episode 45547 min

Evan Heffernan Interview - Heffernan BBQ - Cypress, Texas

In this episode, I sit down with Evan Heffernan, from Heffernan BBQ in Cypress, Texas. See all things Heffernan BBQ here: https://www.heffernanbbq.com Address: 15914 Telge Rd, Cypress, TX 77429 Phone: (832) 654-9200 IG: https://www.instagram.com/heffernanbbq/

April 16, 2026Episode 45439 min

Evan LeRoy - New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling

I sit down with Evan LeRoy from LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue in Austin to talk about his new cookbook entitled New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling. Pre-order here: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/new-school-barbecue_9781419780103 Signed Copy Pre-Order here: https://www.chudsbbq.com/products/new-school-barbecue-signed-preorder LeRoy & Lewis BBQ: https://leroyandlewisbbq.com Address: 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX 78745 Phone: (512) 945-9882 Hours: 11 am - 9 pm Wednesday - Monday (Closed Tuesdays)

March 10, 2026Episode 45318 min

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

March 3, 2026Episode 45240 min

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

February 1, 2026Episode 4511 hr 6 min

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

January 29, 2026Episode 45052 min

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

January 16, 2026Episode 44952 min

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.

January 9, 2026Episode 44826 min

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)

September 18, 2025Episode 44755 min

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