In this episode, I chat with Erica B. Roby otherwise known as Blue Smoke Blaire.

See all things Blue Smoke Blaire here: https://bluesmokeblaire.com

Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bluesmokeblaire

The Pit Stop with Blue Smoke Blaire Purchase sauce and rub here: https://bluesmokeblaire.com/shop/ols/products/blue-smoke-blaires-sweet-smokey-sauce

Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlueSmokeBlairesBBQ

The core group that went to Houston for the upcoming episode of The Pit Stop with Blue Smoke Blaire was:

Ryan Cooper: https://www.instagram.com/bbqtourist

Sean Ludwig: https://www.instagram.com/nycbbq

Conor Moran: https://www.instagram.com/on3media

Wai Chan: https://www.instagram.com/waieatthat

Amanda Rummel: https://www.instagram.com/amandarummel13

Boerne Brand Hot Sauces: https://www.instagram.com/boernebrand

Josh Swope: https://www.instagram.com/popspost

Tom Nguyen aka Hirotoshi Mugen: https://www.instagram.com/hirotoshi_mugen

Gabe Ramirez: https://www.instagram.com/coalheartedbbq

Aki Kinnunen: https://www.instagram.com/kinnune

John Brotherton: https://www.instagram.com/briskit_wispuhrer

JC Reid: https://www.instagram.com/jcreidtx

Nick Rama: https://www.instagram.com/txbbqburgersbrew

Darren Lafferty: https://www.instagram.com/whitebeardphotography_tx

Joey Garcia: https://www.instagram.com/koeygarcia

Wine & BBQ With Erin Feges - Episode 2

Wines discussed in this episode:

Don't Forget to Soar - Southold Farm + Cellar - A Texas Hill Country Winery in Fredericksburg: https://southoldfarmandcellar.com

Lambrusco "Vecchia Modena", Cleto Chiarli - 2020

Von Donabaum Gruner Vetliner: Volker Wine Co. - https://www.volkerwineco.com/

Veteran Friday Donation: Purchase a gift card here: https://squareup.com/gift/QX5WWWCFGN8F6/order .

Please use [email protected] as the recipient address and we will apply your donation/gift card to the balance of a Veteran Friday event. $350-$400 covers an entire Veteran Friday (approx 25-30 meals) but any amount will go a long way. The outpouring we've received this week to help support veterans has been tremendous!

Also, they are hosting our first Guest Chef Takeover on March 12 with our Finnish friend Aki Kinnunen and will be pouring a special wine - Southold High Speed/Low Drag Barbera/Merlot blend.

Saturday March 12th - 5pm - pm

Pre-order the Chef Takeover meal here: https://checkout.square.site/buy/YAKRPAD46DICWHGGATIDW6KX

Sign up for the newsletter at the bottom here:https://fegesbbq.com/

Wednesday nights are Steak Night at Feges BBQ Spring Branch

Learn more about Lambrusco here: https://tinyurl.com/mr2276hj

In this episode, I chat with Pat Martin from Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint and Hugh Baby's, about his upcoming book (released March 15th) entitled "Life of Fire".

See all things Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint here: https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com

Pre-order (Or ORDER) a copy of Life of Fire on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3MoI66j

To see a list of a large number of other online book retailers where you can order see this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p88kzx7

Follow Martin's Bar-B-Que on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/martinsbbq

See all things Hugh Baby's here: https://www.hughbabys.com

Photos in intro by Andrew Thomas Lee (and throughout the book): https://andrewthomaslee.com

In this episode, I catch up with Chef Johnny Ray Zone co-owner of Howlin' Ray's with locations in both Chinatown and Pasadena.

See all things Howlin' Ray's here: https://howlinrays.com

Order from Chinatown here: https://tinyurl.com/4tep6m9c

Order from Pasadena here: https://tinyurl.com/3p9n5xar

Pasadena Brick & Mortar Address: 800 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105

See Howlin' Ray's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/howlinrays

Check out Howlin' Ray's Pasadena's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/howlinpasadena

Operating hours are:

CHINATOWN: WEDS － SUN // 10:00 AM － 7:00 PM

PASADENA: WEDS － SUN // 11:00 AM － 7:00 PM

Follow Chef Johnny Ray Zone on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrayzone

In this episode, I chat with Justin Clemons, an incredibly gifted photographer, owner of THAT PHOTO SCHOOL, and founder and owner of Flocc Studio.

See all things Justin Clemons here: https://www.justinclemons.com

Email Justin here: [email protected]

Sign up for THAT PHOTO SCHOOL here: https://www.thatphotoschool.com

Follow Justin on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/justinclemons

THAT PHOTO SCHOOL on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/thatphotoschool

See all things Flocc Studio here: https://www.floccstudio.com

You can see some of his work on Spaces here: https://www.justinclemons.com/SPACES/thumbs

Here's the Death Row story we discussed: https://www.justinclemons.com/STORIES/Death-Row/thumbs

Mentioned: Kelly Yandell: https://kellyyandell.com

Jon Flaming: http://jonflaming.com

In this episode I chat with Brad and Jessica Fee from Big Thicket BBQ in DeRidder, Louisiana

See everything Big Thicket BBQ here: https://bigthicketbbq.com

Check them out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/bigthicketbbq

See them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bigthicketbbq/

Address: 310 W 1st St, DeRidder, LA 70634 Hours:

Open Wednesday - Saturday - 11 am - Sold Out

Phone: 409-383-7341

Brad runs the Facebook group Pitmaster Confidential: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298198504413669

They mention: Smokehouse 36 BBQ: https://www.sssmokehouse.com

See info on Amy Mills' On Cue BBQ courses here: https://17bbq.com/oncue-consulting

See a FULL tour of the restaurant AND pit room by Brad here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmTYYn3H_nM&t=1

Wine & BBQ With Erin Feges - Episode 1

See all things Feges BBQ here: https://fegesbbq.com

Check out the Feges BBQ Spring Branch location here: https://fegesbbq.com/spring-branch

See the FULL Spring Branch menu here: https://tinyurl.com/3y2pevp4

Order online here: https://fegesbbq.square.site

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fegesbbq

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

Wines Featured in this episode:

Keush Brut, Origins: http://keush.com/#products

Averaen Chardonnay:  https://www.averaenwines.com/product/2019-willamette-valley-chardonnay

The Grower Project, The Source, Sangiovese: https://thegrowerproject.com/the-source-1

J. Bouchon, Salvaje, Pais: https://bouchonfamilywines.com/en/j-bouchon/pais-salvaje

Also mentioned Southhold Wine + Cellar: https://southoldfarmandcellar.com

In this episode, I chat with Fletch Sheridan from Roegels Barbecue in Katy, Texas which has its official opening Saturday, February 5th.

Follow Fletch on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/texfletchbbq

See all things Roegels Barbecue here: https://roegelsbarbecue.com

Check out Roegels on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/roegelsbarbecue

Follow Roegels on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/RoegelsBarbecue

Roegels Katy address: 20702 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77449

Current hours: Wednesday - Sunday - Lunch AND Dinner Service

See a TOUR of the Katy location by Misty Roegels here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMS3y3qWExk

Check out my chat with Misty Roegels here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEF9iisDURE&t=1s

See my talk with Russel Roegels a little while back here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJFMfsYJtzc&t=1s