Tales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry Andrew and Bryan
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A Texas BBQ Podcast highlighting the food, personalities, and traditions of the Lone Star State's smoked meats.
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Sabar BBQ
Zain Shafi turned a curiosity into a passion and eventually a business in Sabar BBQ. Zain blends together the Pakistani flavors he grew up with alongside the familiar Texas barbecue staples. With seasonal, flavorful sides and well cooked proteins, Sabar is a great addition to the stellar Fort Worth barbecue scene.Instagram: sabarbbqOpen Saturdays 11a-3p (or sold out)
194 Bryan Avenue, Fort Worth
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Season 5 and a special announcement
Season 5 of Tales from the Pits is finally underway! More episodes from the best and brightest in the barbecue world are headed your way, and tune in to this episode for details on our new project, Cookfire Tales.A video series focused on the passionate people from all avenues of the food world who play a role in the food that ends up on your plate, with Cookfire Tales we’re going to give you wide ranging behind the scenes views of different types of cuisine and the role fire plays in so many of them. The dedicated farmers, forgers, harvesters, chefs, and artisans carrying on and evolving traditions inspires us and we know will fascinate you too.Join us on the journey:Instagram: cookfiretalesTwitter/X: cookfiretalesYouTube Channel coming soon!
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2023 Recap
This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign yourself up for their monthly BBQ subscription box service or better yet sign up your BBQ obsessed loved one as a great gift for the holidays!
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2023 was another great year for BBQ and more. Tune in for a rundown on some of our most memorable meals and experiences, discussion on the current and future BBQ landscape, and our plans for 2024!
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Things we are thankful for 2023
This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign yourself up for their monthly BBQ subscription box service or better yet sign up your BBQ obsessed loved one as a great gift for the holidays!
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There is a lot we’re thankful for right now in barbecue. From the craft pioneers who began expanding the boundaries of what barbecue could be to the new class who keeps pushing the cuisine forward while being mindful of its roots, it’s an amazing time in barbecue filled with immense talent.
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Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue
This episode was brought to you by Zavala’s Barbecue Distribution. Rubs and sauces from some of the best BBQ joints in Texas and beyond now just a click away from being at your doorstep! Sign up for their new monthly BBQ subscription box service!
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Far West Texas is one of the most magical regions of the state to visit for a number of reasons, but until recently barbecue wasn’t one of them. That has changed in recent years and Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue is a big reason why.Phillip Moellering came to Marathon for school and never left, having worked at the beautiful Gage Hotel for 14 years and in 2018 opening Brick Vault. With a strong menu of quality sides, craft sausage and meats produced by Phillip, Jerek Lara and the Brick Vault that pair well with their award winning housemade beers created by brewmaster Amy Oxenham, Brick Vault Brewery and Barbecue is an oasis as you arrive at the gateway to Big Bend.Instagram: brickvaultbreweryandbbqThurs-Fri: 5p-9pSaturday: 12p-9pSunday: 12p-5p
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Episode 200 - West Texas BBQ Roundtable
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The west Texas barbecue landscape has experienced immense growth over the last several years with a great mix of regionality, history, and craft that have lead to interesting menus and delicious food. We gathered several of the business owners leading the charge for a roundtable discussion on their careers, the industry, and some of the challenges they face.
Instagram accounts for each roundtable participant:
Evie Mae’s - eviemaesbbq
Rejino BBQ - rejinobbq
Tom and Bingo’s - tomandbingosbbq
Hill Barbecue - hill_barbecue
Friends BBQ - friendsbbq_lbk
Pitforks and Smoke Rings - pitforks_and_smokerings_bbq
Customer Reviews
Fantastic podcast
I just discovered this about a week and a half ago. I’m already at Episode 49. I have a job that allows me to listen to podcasts all day and this is my new favorite. I’m a fellow Houstonian and can’t believe I had never heard of this podcast until now. Can’t wait to learn more about bbq and visit all the great places I can.
Great Podcast
Love the podcast — thanks for all you’re doing to bring quality content. I’m excited to plan my first trip to Texas and eat at some of these amazing BBQ restaurants.
Great bbq podcast
I really enjoy your podcast and was relistening to your latest bbq tour episode when my wife and I were driving back from Colorado to San Antonio last week. I tried to hit Evie Maes in Lubbock but sadly I didn’t time it right but we ate at Chopped and Sliced and that was really good. Regarding digestion issues when I was in Ft Collins I found that “Acid Soothe” chewables work really well. It eliminated my heartburn with bbq, coffee and spicy food. You guys do a great job, it is really fun to listen to!