BBQ State of Mind

By Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle barbecue columnist J.C. Reid, restaurant critic Alison Cook and food editor Greg Morago – discuss the favors, personalities and barbecue culture in Houston, across Texas and anywhere... more

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How many episodes does BBQ State of Mind have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

BBQ State of Mind episodes:

December 17, 2018 How Blood Bros. BBQ grew to be a major player in the Houston barbecue scene
Brothers Robin and Terry Wong, with partner Quy Hoang, grew a following by smoking meat at a karaoke bar. Now they’re opening their own restaurant. In the new Bellaire digs, the trio discusses their path with Chris and Greg.
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25min
November 30, 2018 Ep44: At 37, Luling City Market barbecue still going strong
Chris, Alison and Greg are back, and ventured one (big) block away from the office to interview David and Kurt Craig at one of the longest-running smoked meat operations in Houston. Part saloon and part barbecue joint, Luling City Market...
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26min
November 21, 2018 THIRDS: The conversation with Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue continues. (Part 2 of 2, first posted Aug. 8, 2017) — Chris, Alison and Greg will be back next week.
Owner-pitmaster Wayne Mueller continues his conversation with Chris, Alison and Greg, delving into the history of Louie Mueller Barbecue and Texas barbecue at large; brisket technology; his time in Houston, including what he learned from working with...
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35min
November 17, 2018 ANOTHER SECOND HELPING: The hosts are still away so here's another episode from the archive — Ep11: Wayne Mueller of Louie Mueller Barbecue (Part 1 of 2)
Originally posted Aug. 4, 2017 — Texas barbecue royalty and third-generation owner-pitmaster Wayne Mueller joins Chris, Alison and Greg in the studio. A fount of knowledge about Texas barbecue and its history, Wayne talks about improvements he’s...
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33min
November 07, 2018 SECOND HELPING: While hosts vacation, we’re serving up this popular BBQ State of Mind episode— Breakfast at Killen's, from June 2017
The Chronicle crew hit the road last year to chat with chef/pitmaster Ronnie Killen. From the dining room at his acclaimed Killen's Barbecue in Pearland, he shares his thoughts about Texas Monthly's best barbecue joints list (hint: he wasn't thrilled...
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31min
November 02, 2018 Ep43: Tin Roof BBQ’s low and slow rise
For nearly 18 years, has been a stronghold for barbecue in north Houston. Owner/pitmaster Ronnie Webber, a 31-year Houston Police Department veteran, and his protégé son, Brek, discuss risk and longevity with Alison, Chris and Greg.
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35min
October 19, 2018 Ep42: How Willow’s Texas BBQ quickly became a Houston barbecue cult favorite
Willow Villarreal had many friends in both his professional (working for Fox Sports) and personal life (as a promoter and booker of punk and heavy metal music). But he found a new community – just as caring, equally passionate – when he decided to...
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25min
October 10, 2018 Ep41: Chewing the fat with Russell Roegels
The veteran owner/pitmaster at Roegels Barbecue Co. discusses the trials and tribulations of his barbecue career with Chris, Alison and Greg.
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25min
October 03, 2018 Ep40: Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn’s smoked meat life — and why he’s visiting Houston so often
Vaughn, one of the most prominent barbecue voices in America, discusses the problem with plant-based “meat,” Houston’s Top 100 Restaurants list and other Texas barbecue matters with Chris, Greg and Alison.
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29min
September 29, 2018 Ep39: Good times with Billy Durney and Pat Martin
The Brooklyn barbecue king and Tennessee whole hog master, in Houston for the star-studded Southern Smoke fundraiser, have stories for Chris and Greg.
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41min

FAQs about BBQ State of Mind:

How many episodes does BBQ State of Mind have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.