Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show In our 5th Episode of the season, I chat with Adam Hernandez of Herc's Barbecue in Covina CA.  Adam grew up watching his Grandfather cook Brisket and Barbacoa and he remembers the love he had for those gatherings.  In a Trip to Texas in 2015 he was suddenly brought back to those days when he had his first Texas Barbecue Moment.  Ever since then he's been hooked on recreating those moments for himself and his family.  Although he's one of the newest popups on the Underground Scene, he's already making waves with his Craft Barbecue.  ..read more

It's Great to be back hosting the I Crush BBQ Show!! In this episode, you'll meet the youngest pitmaster in the BBQ industry, oh and by the way, she's a young lady!! Perfect timing for Women's Heritage Month don't you think!  She started her BBQ career at 17  and only 3 short years later she's cranking out some of the best Barbecue in the State, thanks to Valentina's owners Miguel and Modesty Vidal.  To hear this young lady's passion and love for Barbecue is amazing.  She's definitely one to watch.  I hope you enjoy the show.  Follow her on Social Media: IG - @_el ..read more

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! My first Episode of the season is an incredible story of High School Kids in Barbeque! I chatted with Ms Sarah Allen at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Lubbock Texas and some of the members of their bbq competition teams! The team is made up of an equal number of male & female students and they all share the responsibilities of preparation & execution. They are cooking on stick burners, some schools even have programs where students are building pits, more to come on that, they are cooking several proteins and making sides as well! Part of their training includes g ..read more

In this episode I chat with my buddies Brad and Brandon Doan of 1775 Texas Pitt BBQ in College Station Texas.  Actually, everyone in Texas Calls it Bryan/College Station since both Cities are practically tied together.  These country boys are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet and they're doing some amazing things at the outskirts of this College Town.  Students  from Texas A&M University, Blinn College and residents from Bryan/College Station and the surrounding communities flock to this Indoor/outdoor establishment.  The views of the beautiful Texas Countr ..read more

In this episode I interview my buddy Karl Fallenius of OwlBear Barbecue in Denver Colorado. Karl has an incredible story that includes cutting his teeth at the legendary Franklin Barbecue,  slinging barbecue in the CO Underground scene and finally opening a brick and mortar in the heart of Denver.    We dive into his menu and he even gives us a recipe that is at the base of all of his proteins.  He also gives us a peek into the whole Denver Barbecue Scene and share's tips on where you should go if you're ever in the area. My buddy Scott Dube was actually eating at Owlb ..read more

In this episode I chat with Tedd Romero of Sticky Business Barbecue in Napa California.  I first met Tedd and his wife Alesha at the LA Food Bowl earlier this year and recently ran into them at the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival.  Tedd is a trained Executive Chef turned Pitmaster and Alesha is an Accountant.  They've been popping up in Napa, Oakland and San Francisco for the past 3 years and they're excited to bring Craft Barbecue to their Local Community.  They have their first Pop Up Dinner with very limited seating coming up this weekend in San Francisco.  Check out the ..read more

Welcome to Season Two of the  I Crush Barbecue Show!! In our 3rd Episode of the Season,  I chat with my friends Kristen and Stephen Rossler of Rosslers Blue Cord Barbecue in Killeen Texas.  They have an incredible story  that couldn't fit into just one episode so we'll have a Part 2 Next week!  In this first part we'll go into their backgrounds and where they "mostly " grew up.   They're both well-traveled due to their military backgrounds, Kristen was a military brat and Stephen is in the last leg of his military service, he's due to retire later this year ..read more

Hola y bienvenidos al I Crush Barbecue Show, les saluda su servidor Abraham Delgado.  Me da mucho gusto poder lanzar nuestro primer episidio en Español.  Ahora que nos estamos preparando para el siguente Monterrey Barbecue Fest, dije pues porque no nos regresamos al evento del año pasado donde entreviste a various participantes y fanaticos del BBQ.   No se vayan a perder El Monterrey BBQ Fest este año que se va a llevar acabo el Sabado 7 de Ocubre, no se lo pierdan!  Ojala y les guste y nos sigan apollando! Si nos quieren apoyar por favor dejenos 5 estrellas en los rev ..read more

For my first episode of 2023, I chat with my buddy Hector Garate of Palmira Barbecue.  Hector burst into the BBQ Scene with his Puerto Rican Roots and creative mind and he's blown away his customers with amazing Carolina Latino-inspired Barbecue.  He's had some incredible collaborations including one with my good buddy, John Bates of Interstellar, and just this past weekend with Koi Barbecue in Houston.  They have some big plans for this year and they are laser-focused.   I hope you enjoy the Show!   Social Media: IG - @Palmirabbq FB - Palmira Barbecue   Than ..read more

In this episode I take you with me to the Monterrey BBQ Fest!! The first BBQ event of its kind & the first KCBS competition ever, in Mexico. I believe we also had the first Texas Pitmaster to wrestle a luchador in Mexico as well!!  It was an incredible time and I’m happy that I get to share part of the experience, with you!  I will also have a Spanish version coming out very soon, so be on the look out for it! I hope you enjoy the show ..read more