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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 reviews y sigannos por los medios sociales en @icrushbbqshow.  Y donde quiera que esten, sigan le entrando al Barbecue, Exito!!   Agregen sus fotos de BBQ usando #ICrushbbq    Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

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   Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show! If you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5-star rating on your favorite listening app!  Make sure you Subscribe to get all past and future episodes and share them with your friends!  Remember to follow us on all your social media platforms at @icrushbbqshow and Check out our website at Icrushbbqshow.com.   Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

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!

Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show, I'm your Host, Abe Delgado In this episode I take you back to the Heritage Craft Barbecue Invitational which was a celebration of their 2nd year Anniversary.  This event was the best BBQ event that California has ever seen.  We had some of the TOP Barbecue Pitmasters from across the country.  We also had the pioneers of Craft Barbecue from California and some of the up and coming beasts of Cali BBQ.  If you didn't make it out, I'm sad you missed out but at least I hope to provide a taste of the action.  I was able to interview quite a few of the pitmasters, there were 40+ so unfortunately I wasn't able to interview all of them, but we had some great representation.  I promise, you won't want to miss the next one!  I hope you enjoy the show!

In this Episode, I chat with my buddy Derrick Walker from Smoke-A-Holics Barbecue in Fort Worth Texas.  Derrick has been slanging BBQ for many years, he was doing popups before popups were cool!  I dropped by during a BBQ Run I did with my dad where we hit 26 spots in about a week back in December of last year.  Smoke-A-Holics was definitely one of the highlights of that trip and I was able to chat with Derrick earlier this year.  With his Culinary background and homestyle cooking they coined the phrase TexSoul  which  is Texas Barbecue with a Soul Food twist.  If you haven't been, you have to stop by this Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ Joint!  BTW, Smoke-A-Holics has already confirmed that they will be at The Heritage Barbecue Invitational, which is an event that will be held in San Juan Capistrano California to celebrate Heritage Barbecue's 2nd Anniversary on August 13th.  Get your tickets to that if you haven't yet!  In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the show, this is Derrick Walker with Smoke-A-Holics! Contact Info: IG - @smokeaholicsbbq FB - @smoke1tx  Website: https://www.smoke-a-holicsbbq.com/ Address: 1417 Evans Ave, Fort Worth TX 76104 Hours: Tuesday 11-3pm, Wed-Saturday 11-Sold Out Phone: 817-386-5658 Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform @Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!  If you want to find out what we're up to or if you want to show your support by buying some merch you can head over to our website at www.icrushbbqshow.com   Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

In this episode I talk to the most famous BBQ Pitmaster you may have never heard of unless you're in the BBQ Circles.  He's a BBQ World Champion and this year he was part of Mexico's 3rd place finish in the World Championship on a team led by Mexico's biggest BBQ ambassador Luis Rivas. BTW, That was the best result ever by an international team at the World Championship.  BBQ saved his life and this is his inspiring story.  It's my pleasure to have my buddy Smokin Willy T, aka William Tischina on the show.   Follow Willy T: FB: William Tischina IG: @tschyna (Smokin Willy T)   Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show! Remember if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App  Hit the Subscribe button to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!  You can find us on most Social Media Platforms @icrushbbqshow and check out our website for updates and merch at icrushbbqshow.com Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler    

 In this episode, I chat with my buddy, the king of Parties Mr. Chase Colston.  We recorded this at the end of last year and I think this is a perfect time to post since his Company Troubadour Fest just announced 3 separate shows for 2022!!  We chat about how it all started, we go backstage to hear some of the cool stories and we get a bit personal.  This is a story of perseverance, passion, and friendship, dreaming big and going after it.  Chase is such a talented young man with a huge heart and he's helping so many folks build and grow their brands all while throwing a hell of a party!  You're not going to want to miss this one, this is Chase Colston.   Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show! Remember, if you like the show please help us reach more listeners by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!    You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, twitter and Tik Tok @Icrushbbqshow Or email us at icrushbbqshow@gmail.com   Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

We Kick-Off Season 4 with my conversation with Dayne and Ashley Weaver of Dayne's Craft Barbecue.  Stories like theirs is why I have a podcast in the first place.  Although you might think of struggle and sacrifice when you hear them share their experiences, but that's not really how they felt.  Their Strong belief in each other and the hard work and determination that's instilled in them made it feel like oh well it's just another day, we can work extra hours and just get through it.  They were made for each other and they were made to cook great Barbecue, believe me, I know!  I recorded this show back in December of 2021 and I was able to make it out there with my dad later in the month and my goodness, we were blown away.  That Brisket, that sausage and those dang Burgers are to die for. If you're not a fan of Dayne's after listening to this show, you're probably a robot.  I hope you enjoy the show! Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform at Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!  Follow Dayne's Craft Barbecue IG - @daynetxbbq FB - Dayne's Craft Barbecue Location: 2735 W. 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX   Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler    

In this episode I chat with the BBQ Snob himself, Mr. Daniel Vaughn.  He's the BBQ Editor at Texas Monthly and Author of The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey through Texas Barbecue and Coauthor of Whole Hog BBQ: The Gospel of Carolina Barbecue.  He's also the man behind the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ joints list and 50 honorable mentions list.  We chat about both lists and dig into some of the details around the processes and methods used to construct the list. I also get to ask him some fun questions about his travels, providing feedback, uncovering hidden gems and so much more.  I'd always dreamed of having the BBQ Snob on my show and it definitely lived up to my expectations.  I hope you enjoy the show, this is Daniel Vaughn.   Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform at @Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!    Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

In this episode I chat with my buddy Logan Sandoval of ZEF Barbecue in Simi Valley.  Logan is a Chef with extensive knowledge in the Culinary World but he's the new kid in town when it comes to Barbecue. In a short period of time, this self-taught BBQ Cook has molded his Chef experience and his cultural influences to create some incredible BBQ fusions. I was blown away when I visited him at a pop up on a residential street in Simi Valley a few months ago and apparently some big food writers are noticing him as well.  This is a story of a family man that's doing what he has to do to survive and now It's starting to pay off.  This is only the beginning of his story, I hope you enjoy the show, this is ZEF BBQ.   Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform at @Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!    Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

In this Episode I chat with Michael Johnson Jr. of Cen-Tex Smokers out of Luling Texas.  Michael has Welding in his Blood and although as a kid he didn't want to follow in his dad's footsteps he's now thankful to have his Dad and his expertise by his side.  With the attention to detail he puts into his craft and the customer first Mentality, Michael has brought Cen-Tex Smokers into the forefront of Pit building in a short period of time.  He's built Pits for many big names in Barbecue including several of the Texas Monthly Top 50 List and he's just getting started.  I hope you enjoy the Show, this is Cen-Tex Smokers! Social Media: IG - @centex_smokers FB - @centexsmokers If you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on itunes, spotify or whatever app you use to tune into the show!  Make sure you Subscribe to get all past and future episodes, and share with your friends!  Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform at @icrushbbqshow and Check out our website at Icrushbbqshow.com to grab some Merch!    Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

Hi and Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show, I'm your host Abe Delgado.  In this Episode I chat with my buddy Alan Cruz of A's Barbecue.  A Native of East LA, Alan grew up with his Mexican Culture and all of the Latino Flavors that he now share's through his BBQ.  He calls it East LA Chicano BBQ or East Los Soul BBQ, I just call it Delicious!  With Central Texas Style BBQ at its foundation, you may be fooled by what it looks like but once you bite into it,  those flavors take you to what you might find on the street corners in East LA.  Al Pastor, Cochinita, Blue Corn Tortillas and so much more.  You're not going to want to miss this one!   Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform @Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!    Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

In this Episode I chat with one of Texas Monthly's newest Top 50 Joints,  LaVaca BBQ in Port Lavaca TX!  This is a Family owned business that was built and is run by the family! I had the pleasure of meeting these fine folks at BrettFest a couple of weeks ago and I loved their story and was blown away by their Smoked Tamales.  Although Lupe, Christine and Kelly have had success in BBQ, they're the new kids on the Block and they're really enjoying all of the comradery that they've experienced since the announcement!  This family has figured our simpler and smarter ways to do business, in some cases they were forced to due to lack of resources.  You're not going to want to miss this one. Check us out at Icrushbbqshow.com for our latest gear and Be sure to follow us on your favorite social media platform to see pictures, videos and stories on FB, Instagram and TikTok @Icrushbbqshow , Remember if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!    Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics We'd love to see what you're crushing Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!   Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler

In this episode, I share 10 SoCal Underground BBQ Joints that are Crushing it!  I haven't ranked them and they're in no particular order they're just some of the many joints I've been to that are doing Great Things.  They're pretty spread out so hopefully there is one close to you that you can check out! (If you live in SoCal of course).  BBQ is booming in CA and we're still riding high on everything that has happened in the last year.  We now have SLAB, Heritage BBQ, and Moo's in SoCal, and Horn is holding it down up north!  I can tell you that our pipeline also looks good.  Check out these 10 and I may have added a Bonus spot but you'll have to tune in.  I hope you enjoy the show!!!   Remember, if you like the show please help us reach more listeners by leaving us a 5-star rating on your favorite App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!       You can find us on Instagram, Facebook Twitter, and Tik Tok  @Icrushbbqshow  Or email me at icrushbbqshow@gmail.com     Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

We have a Very Special show for you today, I was Live and on Location at the Heritage Barbecue One Year Anniversary when I recorded this episode.   You'll feel like you're a part of the event as I walk through the crowd and chat with Owners Danny and Brenda Castillo, several happy customers and of course  the Pitmasters that came in town for this amazing event.  We had representation from Kansas City, Texas, CA and Monterrey Mexico so you'll hear me switch to Spanish for a moment while I chat with my buddy Luis Rivas who sends a big shoutout to our friends South of the Border but don't worry, I switch back to English in no time!  Remember, this is a live recording so the sound may not be perfect but I think you're going to love the content!  Before we kick it off, I want to send a huge thanks to Danny and Brenda and the whole Heritage Barbecue Crew for choosing me to help Organize the event.  Also Huge thanks to everyone that cooked, helped cook, set up and broke down, and especially all those that came to Eat!  IT was certainly one for the Ages!!  Stay tuned for some fun updates at the end of the podcast, and now kick back and enjoy the show!!  Lookout for my next episode where I'll Drop 10 Underground BBQ Joints that are Crushing it in SoCal, you're not going to want to miss that one.    Remember, if you like the show please help us reach more listeners by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!       You can find us on Instagram, Facebook Twitter and Tik Tok  @Icrushbbqshow  Or email me at icrushbbqshow@gmail.com     Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

In this episode, I talk to my good friend, Mr. Tyler Harp.  Tyler has been absolutely crushing it lately with Recognition from national magazines, getting invited to cook with Hoodoo Brown at the Windy City Smokeout in Chi-Town, and having his very first Harp Barbecue Fest at his hometown of Kansas City!  He's done countless Collabs and he's coming back to California to cook at the one-year anniversary of Heritage Barbecue.  This will be his encore performance since he was out here for the Grand Opening.  Tyler is a passionate young man with amazing talent; he's focused on putting KC back on the Map as a BBQ powerhouse.   He was voted Best BBQ in KC by KC Magazine and most recently he was named in the top 41 best bbq joints across America by Thrillist. You're not going to want to miss this one.    Social Media:  IG - @harpbarbecue  TikTok- #Harpbbq  FB –  Tyler B. Harp    Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show!  Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform at Icrushbbqshow if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5-star rating on your favorite listening app, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!       Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler    

Tune in for some exciting updates!! In this Episode I interview my buddy Bryan Bingham formerly of Bodacious BBQ on Mobberly and now proud owner of Sunbird Barbecue in Longview Texas.  We recorded this show a few days before his job at Bodacious came to an abrupt end.  It's funny because in our interview he says "You can Plan all you want but you never know what can happen"!  This is an inspiring story of a family man that is determined to do whatever it takes to pursue his passion.  Thankful for the support and motivation from his wife Kimmy, Bryan is now ready for the next step in his barbecue Career.  If you don't know Bryan, I guarantee you after you listen to this show you'll be pulling for him.  One of the reasons I started this podcast was because of an Episode I heard on another show about Evie Maes, I was so moved by that story and it inspired me to want to tell those types of stories.  What's ironic to me is that now Bryan has bought Evie Mae's trailer to start his own business.  You're not going to want to miss this one, this is Sunbird Barbecue!     Social Media:  IG - @bryancbingham  IG - @sunbirdbbq  FB – Sunbird Barbecue  Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

In this episode, I chat with Gabe and Dom of Holliday's Barbecue in San Diego California!  Gabe has recently joined the Civilian life after spending 11yrs as a Navy Man and Younger Brother Dom a former Marketing Entrepreneur has Joined Gabe in their quest to spread Texas Barbecue Goodness in San Diego. I hadn't tried their food when I recorded the episode but that has changed, check out my pics on Instagram to see my visit!  Gabe grew up in San Antonio and traveled all over the world while in the Navy so he's been able to capture various Flavors in his cooking, on the day I went I was treated to a delicious Boudin!  Another surprise was that Gabe has a buddy that bakes fresh Loaves of Delicious bread to go with the delicious Barbecue.  They're cooking on a Primitive Pit and they've done their research and done some extensive training with one of TX BBQ's best, Mr. Brendan Lamb of Smileys BBQ.  I hope you enjoy this episode, this is Holliday's Barbecue     Social Media:  IG - @hollidaysbarbecue  Website – hollidaysbarbecue.com      Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show!  Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform @Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite listening App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!       Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler  

This is a very special episode for me I get the great honor to Interview welcome back one of my buddies to the Barbecue Scene! Bryan Furman was on top of the Culinary world in 2019, he finished as a semi-finalist for a James Beard Award,  he had just been named one of America's Best New Chefs by Food and Wine magazine and Bon Appetit dubbed him as Georgia's New King of BBQ. Just as all the stars seemed to have aligned for Bryan, it happened.  During an overnight cook at his main location in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta, a fire broke out and in minutes destroyed what he worked so hard to build.  It's been just over two years since that fateful night and through his hard work and determination, Bryan is now ready to make his highly anticipated return to the Culinary World.  This is just the beginning of the Comeback story for Bryan Furman Barbecue.  I hope you enjoy the Show     Social Media:  IG - @bs_pitmaster  FB – Bryan Furman     Address: 2102 Bolton Road, Atlanta GA    Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show!  Remember to follow us on your favorite social media platform a@Icrushbbqshow  if you like the show please let us know by leaving us a 5-star rating on your favorite listening app, Subscribe to get all past, and future shows, and share with your friends!!       Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler    

On this Episode I interview Dimitri Ioakim of Rosie's BBQ and Grillery in Northridge CA.  As many folks build their clientele through popups or food trucks or trailers, Dimitri started from the other end!  After being in the Restaurant industry for most of his life he decided to buy a Restaurant and he's been easing his way into the BBQ World ever since. Now he has Pit's on order from a local pit builder and friend of ours, Fatstack Smokers and he's got big plans for his BBQ Restaurant.  I hope you enjoy the show!    Social Media:  IG - @Rosiesbbq  IG - @Dimitricue  IG - @barstoolsports  IG - Fatstacksmokers     Rosie's BBQ & Grillery  8930 Corbin Avenue  Northridge, CA 91324  (818) 349-3055  Hours:  Email:   https://rosiesbbq.com/home        Thanks for tuning into the I Crush Barbecue Show!  Remember, if you like the show please help us reach more listeners by leaving us a 5 star rating on your favorite App, Subscribe to get all past and future shows, and share with your friends!!       You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, twitter and Tik Tok   @Icrushbbqshow  Or email us at icrushbbqshow@gmail.com     Don't forget to tag us with your favorite pics  We'd love to see what you're crushing  Until next time, Keep Crushing that Que!     Music Credit: Audionautix- Dirt Road Traveler