I Crush BBQ Show

S3 Ep13 - Daniel Vaughn

In this episode I chat with the BBQ Snob himself, Mr. Daniel Vaughn.  He's the BBQ Editor at Texas Monthly and Author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey through Texas Barbecue and Coauthor of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue.  He's also the man behind the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joints list and 50 honorable mentions list.  We chat about both lists and dig into some of the details around the processes and methods used to construct the list. I also get to ask him some fun questions about his travels, providing feedback, uncovering hidden gems and so much more.  I'd always dreamed of having the BBQ Snob on my show and it definitely lived up to my expectations.  I hope you enjoy the show, this is Daniel Vaughn.
 
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler
 

S3 Ep12 - ZEF BBQ

In this episode I chat with my buddy Logan Sandoval of ZEF Barbecue in Simi Valley.  Logan is a Chef with extensive knowledge in the Culinary World but he's the new kid in town when it comes to Barbecue. In a short period of time, this self-taught BBQ Cook has molded his Chef experience and his cultural influences to create some incredible BBQ fusions. I was blown away when I visited him at a pop up on a residential street in Simi Valley a few months ago and apparently some big food writers are noticing him as well.  This is a story of a family man that's doing what he has to do to survive and now It's starting to pay off.  This is only the beginning of his story, I hope you enjoy the show, this is ZEF BBQ.
 
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

S3 Ep11 - CenTex Smokers

In this Episode I chat with Michael Johnson Jr. of Cen-Tex Smokers out of Luling Texas.  Michael has Welding in his Blood and although as a kid he didn't want to follow in his dad's footsteps he's now thankful to have his Dad and his expertise by his side.  With the attention to detail he puts into his craft and the customer first Mentality, Michael has brought Cen-Tex Smokers into the forefront of Pit building in a short period of time.  He's built Pits for many big names in Barbecue including several of the Texas Monthly Top 50 List and he's just getting started.  I hope you enjoy the Show, this is Cen-Tex Smokers!
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IG - @centex_smokers
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler
 

S3 Ep10 - A‘s BBQ

Hi and Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show, I'm your host Abe Delgado.  In this Episode I chat with my buddy Alan Cruz of A's Barbecue.  A Native of East LA, Alan grew up with his Mexican Culture and all of the Latino Flavors that he now share's through his BBQ.  He calls it East LA Chicano BBQ or East Los Soul BBQ, I just call it Delicious!  With Central Texas Style BBQ at its foundation, you may be fooled by what it looks like but once you bite into it,  those flavors take you to what you might find on the street corners in East LA.  Al Pastor, Cochinita, Blue Corn Tortillas and so much more.  You're not going to want to miss this one!
 
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

S3 Ep9 - LaVaca BBQ

In this Episode I chat with one of Texas Monthly's newest Top 50 Joints,  LaVaca BBQ in Port Lavaca TX!  This is a Family owned business that was built and is run by the family! I had the pleasure of meeting these fine folks at BrettFest a couple of weeks ago and I loved their story and was blown away by their Smoked Tamales.  Although Lupe, Christine and Kelly have had success in BBQ, they're the new kids on the Block and they're really enjoying all of the comradery that they've experienced since the announcement!  This family has figured our simpler and smarter ways to do business, in some cases they were forced to due to lack of resources.  You're not going to want to miss this one.
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

S3 Ep8 - 10 SoCal Underground Joints that Crush it

In this episode, I share 10 SoCal Underground BBQ Joints that are Crushing it!  I haven't ranked them and they're in no particular order they're just some of the many joints I've been to that are doing Great Things.  They're pretty spread out so hopefully there is one close to you that you can check out! (If you live in SoCal of course).  BBQ is booming in CA and we're still riding high on everything that has happened in the last year.  We now have SLAB, Heritage BBQ, and Moo's in SoCal, and Horn is holding it down up north!  I can tell you that our pipeline also looks good.  Check out these 10 and I may have added a Bonus spot but you'll have to tune in.  I hope you enjoy the show!!!
 
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

S3 Ep7 Heritage BBQ One Year

We have a Very Special show for you today, I was Live and on Location at the Heritage Barbecue One Year Anniversary when I recorded this episode.   You'll feel like you're a part of the event as I walk through the crowd and chat with Owners Danny and Brenda Castillo, several happy customers and of course  the Pitmasters that came in town for this amazing event.  We had representation from Kansas City, Texas, CA and Monterrey Mexico so you'll hear me switch to Spanish for a moment while I chat with my buddy Luis Rivas who sends a big shoutout to our friends South of the Border but don't worry, I switch back to English in no time!  Remember, this is a live recording so the sound may not be perfect but I think you're going to love the content!  Before we kick it off, I want to send a huge thanks to Danny and Brenda and the whole Heritage Barbecue Crew for choosing me to help Organize the event.  Also Huge thanks to everyone that cooked, helped cook, set up and broke down, and especially all those that came to Eat!  IT was certainly one for the Ages!!  Stay tuned for some fun updates at the end of the podcast, and now kick back and enjoy the show!! 
Lookout for my next episode where I'll Drop 10 Underground BBQ Joints that are Crushing it in SoCal, you're not going to want to miss that one.   
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

S3 Ep6 - Harp Barbecue

In this episode, I talk to my good friend, Mr. Tyler Harp.  Tyler has been absolutely crushing it lately with Recognition from national magazines, getting invited to cook with Hoodoo Brown at the Windy City Smokeout in Chi-Town, and having his very first Harp Barbecue Fest at his hometown of Kansas City!  He's done countless Collabs and he's coming back to California to cook at the one-year anniversary of Heritage Barbecue.  This will be his encore performance since he was out here for the Grand Opening.  Tyler is a passionate young man with amazing talent; he's focused on putting KC back on the Map as a BBQ powerhouse.   He was voted Best BBQ in KC by KC Magazine and most recently he was named in the top 41 best bbq joints across America by Thrillist. You're not going to want to miss this one. 
 
Social Media: 
IG - @harpbarbecue 
TikTok- #Harpbbq 
FB –  Tyler B. Harp 
 
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Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler