Tales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry

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Tales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry episodes

July 13 West Texas Road Trip 2026
Life is short, get in the car and have a food adventure.
That's what we did last month where we got to revisit some favorite spots and cross a big one off of our bucket list.
Tune in to hear where we stopped along the way on our trip to Dallas, Abilene, Lubbock, and more.

42 min
May 12 New School Barbecue Cookbook - Evan LeRoy
New School Barbecue, Recipes for Next Level Smoking and Grilling by Evan LeRoy and Paula Forbes is a beautiful new cookbook that gives you behind the curtain access to the recipes that made LeRoy and Lewis a two-time Michelin Star recipient and Evan a James Beard semifinalist.
Grab your copy wherever books are sold and get to LeRoy and Lewis for a taste of why itâ€™s one of the best and most influential barbecue restaurants in the country.
Instagram: evanleroybbq, leroyandlewis
Order the book: www.abramsbooks.com

40 min
April 27 A Great Texas BBQ Road Trip...without brisket
It had been years since we completed a half dozen stop BBQ run, but we decided to give it a try. The secret to our success on this trip?
Skipping brisket! Sounds crazy, right? Tune in to hear where we went and what we ate.

42 min
April 13 Casey Lee's BBQ
As barbecue continues to evolve, talented people are bringing in new ideas to expand on the tradition of wood fire cooked meats.
One of the most exciting new additions to the Texas scene is Casey Lee's BBQ in the small town of Flatonia.
Tune in to hear the story of their journey and the menu.
Saturdays only: 11a - sold out
Instagram: caseyleesbbq
51 min
November 14, 2025 Where have Andrew and Bryan been???
Want to know what we've been up to? Tune in!

34 min
May 27, 2025 Burnt Bean Co. 2025 - Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland
Congratulations to Burnt Bean Co. on being selected as the number 1 BBQ joint in Texas by Texas Monthly magazine! We sat down with Ernest Servantes and David Kirkland to talk about their quest for this title and the sacrifices they made to reach the top.

This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. BBQ Distro is the home to the best sauces, seasonings, and rubs in all of Texas. No need to wait in line to get a taste of Goldees or Snows. You can make it at home thanks to BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com and use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order!
53 min
May 19, 2025 Top 50 Predictions 2025
This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. BBQ Distro is the home to the best sauces, seasonings, and rubs in all of Texas. No need to wait in line to get a taste of Goldees or Snows. You can make it at home thanks to BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com and use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order!

And keep watching our social channels for the epic Top 50 List livestream brought to you by BBQ Distro. We’ll be joined by great guests on May 27th when the big list goes live and the winner of the top ten prediction sweepstakes will be announced live on air!

We asked you to predict the top ten and in this episode we give you our predictions on who will be number 1, who will make the top ten and who will achieve top 50 status!
57 min
May 12, 2025 Tales From the Pits Top 15 2025
This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 and predict who you think will be named the top ten BBQ joints on the upcoming BIG BARBECUE LIST being published by a well known lone star state focused magazine that’s being released in May! Submissions are accepted April 14 - May 14, 2025. Submit your prediction for a chance to win $2,500 in cash in the BBQ Distro sweepstakes!
Must be at least 18 years of age and a Texas resident to enter, go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 for full rules and eligibility requirements.

Also, for a limited time go to
http://bbqdistro.com and use promo code tales10 for a 10% discount on your order of rubs, sauces, apparel and more from BBQ Distro!

After many miles and meals, we’ve finally narrowed it down. Tune in to find out our most current ranking of the Top 15 BBQ Spots in Texas!
50 min
May 05, 2025 Pitmaster Advice Regarding the Top 50 list
This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 and predict who you think will be named the top ten BBQ joints on the upcoming BIG BARBECUE LIST being published by a well known lone star state focused magazine that’s being released in May! Submissions are accepted April 14 - May 14, 2025. Submit your prediction for a chance to win $2,500 in cash in the BBQ Distro sweepstakes!

Must be at least 18 years of age to enter, go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 for full rules and eligibility requirements.

Also, for a limited time use promo code tales10 at checkout for a 10% discount on your order of rubs, sauces, apparel and more from BBQ Distro!

We were privileged to speak with some of the best in barbecue about what the Texas Monthly Top 50 list has meant to them and their business as well as advice for aspiring business owners.
35 min
April 28, 2025 Travis Crawford - Mum Foods
This episode is sponsored by BBQ Distro. Go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 and predict who you think will be named the top ten BBQ joints on the upcoming BIG BARBECUE LIST being published by a well known lone star state focused magazine that’s being released in May! Submissions are accepted April 14 - May 14, 2025. Submit your prediction for a chance to win $2,500 in cash in the BBQ Distro sweepstakes!

Must be at least 18 years of age and a Texas resident to enter, go to http://bbqdistro.com/top10 for full rules and eligibility requirements.

Also, for a limited time enter "tales10" at checkout for a 10% discount on your order of rubs, sauces, apparel and more from BBQ Distro!

Travis Crawford grew up with a healthy affinity for direct heat barbecue cooked by his dad. As an adult he began working all over Austin at some of the top barbecue spots and for the last few years has been leading the barbecue program at Mum Foods Smokehouse and Delicatessen to much acclaim. Tune in to hear about Travis’ career to date and goals for the future.

http://mumfoodsatx.com

Restaurant instagram: mumfoodsatx
Travis’ Instagram: barbecuedude
54 min