KGBBQ’s Kareem El-Gayesh’s Inspiring Path to Barbecue Mastery and Netflix | TFG EP. 37

Kareem El-Gayesh, owner of KG BBQ and contestant on Netflix’s *Barbecue Showdown,* shares his culinary journey from Cairo to Austin.  He reflects on the transformative experience of tasting Texas brisket for the first time and how it ignited his passion for barbecue. Transitioning from finance, he dedicated himself to mastering barbecue techniques and dreams of opening a Middle Eastern restaurant to celebrate his culture.  Kareem highlights the strong friendships formed during the competition and advocates for interactive cooking as a means to create lasting connections. Sub and follow the podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twofunguyspodcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twofunguyspodcast Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twofunguyspodcast Visit KG BBQ: https://www.kgbbq.com/ Chapters: 0:00 Welcome, KG 2:53 The First Bite of Barbecue 10:17 The Culinary Journey Begins 25:14 Behind the Barbecue Showdown 37:46 The Art of Cooking 51:04 Blending Cultures Through Barbecue 59:50 Finding Home in Austin 1:08:18 Exploring Self-Protection 1:11:32 The Psychedelic Experience 1:18:02 The Role of Community 1:25:23 Navigating Anxiety and Control 1:30:37 Microdosing and Beyond 1:39:08 Building a Brick and Mortar 1:49:29 Cooking for Connection 1:54:44 The Art of Blindfold Tasting 2:01:24 Embracing the Fear of Regret