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I Crush BBQ Show
by Abe Delgado
Barbecue Enthusiast and Host Abe Delgado explores the world of Barbecue. A Native Texan who now resides in Southern California, Abe Hits the road to interview Pop Ups, Up an coming Barbecue Joints, Thriving Businesses and everything in between. Learn how your favorite BBQ Joint earned it’s stripes and hear what up and coming joints are doing to survive. Caution this show may inspire, motivate or maybe just make you hungry. If you have a Story that you you think we should share, We’d love to hear it. Feel free and contact us at [email protected]
Episodes
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Ep73 - Veronica Meewes
In this episode, I chat with Veronica Meewes, the gal behind the book entitled Texas BBQ, the Art of Low and Slow. Veronica spent three years traveling around Texas, gaining a thorough knowledge of barbecue, eating some of the most delicious food, and listening to some amazing stories. Along with...
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EP72 - Wabba Texas BBQ
Welcome to the I Crush BBQ Show, I'm your host Abe Delgado! As we continue with the Mexico Pitmaster Series, I chat with my buddy Diego Vertiz of Wabba Texas BBQ. Diego is a musician turned pitmaster and he's been doing Texas Barbecue in Guadalajara Mexico for 11 years. I chat with him about his...
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EP71 - Lady's TX BBQ
In this episode, we continue our Mexico Pitmaster Series, with my friend Adrian Medellin of Lady's Barbecue. Adrian opened Lady's BBQ in 2018 and slowly turned it into a top bbq destination, he created a Country Music festival that's growing every year and now he's doing videos on Social Media...
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EP70 - Old Jimmy's BBQ
As we continue our Mexico Pitmaster Series, In this episode I chat with my good friends Fernando Vela and Eugenio Lehman of Old Jimmy's Barbecue in Monterrey Nuevo Leon Mexico. Old Jimmy's has been around for a long time, they just celebrated their 10th year anniversary earlier this year and…
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EP69 - RIVS Smoke and Grill
Mexico Pitmaster Series Luis Rivas is a renowned Mexican pitmaster and founder of RIVS Smoke & Grill. He has gained international recognition for blending Texas-style BBQ with Mexican flavors. 3rd Place Overall Houston LSR World Championship 2022 5th Overall HLSR World Championship 2024 Guest…
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EP68 - Rangers BBQ MX
Texas Barbecue Mexico Series. In this podcast, I interview Juan Mata from Rangers BBQ in El Salto, a suburb outside of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. They celebrated their 10th anniversary, and I was there to join in the festivities. Juan grew up in Texas, and his love of Barbecue helped him…
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Ep67 - (Español) Monterrey BBQ Fest 2022
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...
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Ep66 - Palmira Barbecue
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…
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Ep65 - Monterrey BBQ Fest 2022
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…
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Ep64 - Heritage BBQ Invitational
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...
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Ep63 - Smoke-A-Holics BBQ
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…
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Ep62 -Smokin Willy T
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…
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Ep61 - Chase Colston
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...
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Ep60 - Dayne’s Craft Barbecue
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.…
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Ep59 - Daniel Vaughn
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…
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Ep58 - ZEF BBQ
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...
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Ep57 - CenTex Smokers
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...
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Ep56 - A‘s BBQ
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...
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Ep55 - LaVaca BBQ
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...
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Ep54 - 10 SoCal Underground Joints that Crush it
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…
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Ep53 - Heritage BBQ One Year
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...
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Ep52 - Harp Barbecue
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…
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Ep51- Sunbird BBQ
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...
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Ep50 - Holliday's Barbecue
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...
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Ep49 - Bryan Furman BBQ
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...
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Ep48 Rosie's BBQ & Grillery
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…
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Ep47 Eliana Gutierrez of Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ
It's Great to be back hosting the I Crush BBQ Show!! In this episode, you'll meet the youngest pitmaster in the BBQ industry, oh and by the way, she's a young lady!! Perfect timing for Women's Heritage Month don't you think! She started her BBQ career at 17 and only 3 short years later she's...
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Ep46 - Heritage Barbecue Update
As we continue through this pandemic there is so much uncertainty with Jobs, Bills and basic necessities. Through this darkness, glimmers of light begin to appear throughout the world with people caring and lending a hand to fellow humans in order to survive. In this Special episode I chat with…
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Ep45 - 1775 Texas Pit BBQ
In this episode I chat with my buddies Brad and Brandon Doan of 1775 Texas Pitt BBQ in College Station Texas. Actually, everyone in Texas Calls it Bryan/College Station since both Cities are practically tied together. These country boys are some of the nicest folks you'll ever meet and they're...
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Ep44 - Man Meat BBQ Show (Mikey Kay)
In this episode I chat with my buddy Mikey Kay of the Man Meat Barbecue podcast out of Chicago Ill. Last year I had the pleasure of being on his show, so I thought it was time to return the favor! Not only is he one of the biggest Barbecue Podcasters on the airwaves he’s actually a full time...
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Ep43 - Owlbear Barbecue
In this episode I interview my buddy Karl Fallenius of OwlBear Barbecue in Denver Colorado. Karl has an incredible story that includes cutting his teeth at the legendary Franklin Barbecue, slinging barbecue in the CO Underground scene and finally opening a brick and mortar in the heart of Denver....
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Ep42 - Herc's Barbecue
Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show In our 5th Episode of the season, I chat with Adam Hernandez of Herc's Barbecue in Covina CA. Adam grew up watching his Grandfather cook Brisket and Barbacoa and he remembers the love he had for those gatherings. In a Trip to Texas in 2015 he was suddenly...
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Ep41 - Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue Part 2
In our 4th Episode of the season, I continue my chat with Stephen and Kristen Rossler of BlueCord Barbecue in Killeen Texas. This is the back end of a fun hour and a half interview with these two inspiring folks. We get into their plans for the future and dig into the Barbecue and their menu. We...
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Ep40 - Rossler's Blue Cord Barbecue Part 1
Welcome to Season Two of the I Crush Barbecue Show!! In our 3rd Episode of the Season, I chat with my friends Kristen and Stephen Rossler of Rosslers Blue Cord Barbecue in Killeen Texas. They have an incredible story that couldn't fit into just one episode so we'll have a Part 2 Next week! In…
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Ep39 - Crazy Matt's Famous BBQ
Hi and Welcome to the I Crush Barbecue Show!! We want to thank everyone that Participated in our One Year Anniversary Giveaway, you're the best!! Tune into the episode to find out who won!! In our 2nd Episode of Season two, I chat with Matt Dulin of Crazy Matt's Barbecue in Whittier California!...
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Ep38 - Lubbock Cooper HS BBQ Team
WELCOME TO SEASON 2!!! My first Episode of the season is an incredible story of High School Kids in Barbeque! I chatted with Ms Sarah Allen at Lubbock-Cooper High School in Lubbock Texas and some of the members of their bbq competition teams! The team is made up of an equal number of male &…
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Ep37 - Bryan Gonzales
In this Episode I chat with my buddy, Bryan Gonzalez, you might remember him from episode 11 when I interviewed him and Robert Sierra of SS Pit Crew. Since then Bryan has made a decision to move on from his full time job and his Barbecue Competition team in order to focus his attention on…
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Ep36 - Pops Post
In this episode I chat with my buddy and fellow BBQ Road Warrior Josh Swope, AKA PopsPost! If you like going out to eat barbecue, chances are you've run into this guy before. He's been doing BBQ Runs before BBQ Runs were cool. He completed the 2017 Top 50 List in 7 months and has been to…
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Ep35 - Sticky Business Barbecue
In this episode I chat with Tedd Romero of Sticky Business Barbecue in Napa California. I first met Tedd and his wife Alesha at the LA Food Bowl earlier this year and recently ran into them at the Texas Monthly BBQ Festival. Tedd is a trained Executive Chef turned Pitmaster and Alesha is an...
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Ep34 - Ben Sassani (BBQ Confessional)
In this Episode I interview the very talented Photographer and Entrepreneur, Ben Sassani. This Family Man who got into photography to take clear pictures for his family Albums, has converted this passion into a successful career. He photographs beautiful ethnic weddings and also has a project...
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Ep33 - Recap of Tex-Mex BBQ Series
In this Episode I recap my Tex-Mex Barbecue Series! If you haven't been able to tune into the series, you might want to tune into this episode first so you can get a preview of what's to come. The Series consists of 8 Interviews from up and comers to world renowned BBQ Joints. You'll hear their...
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Ep32 - Valentina's Tex-Mex BBQ
For the past 8 weeks I've interviewed some of the best Tex-Mex Barbecue joint's for our #TexMexBBQSeries. This week's episode will conclude our Series and we are definitely ending with a Bang!! In our Final episode of the series I chat with the OG of Tex-Mex BBQ, Miguel Vidal of Valentina's…
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Ep31 - 2M Smokehouse
For our 7th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Esaul Ramos of 2M Barbecue and Catering in San Antonio Texas. From the first time I met Esaul, we hit it off and became good friends. We often text each other on weekends when there is a good UFC fight Card and any time I'm in or…
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Ep30 - The Taste of Texas Tex-Mex BBQ
For our 6th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Tony Salazar of The Taste of Texas Tex Mex BBQ in Beaumont TX. Tony Tone AKA Pork Skin has been cooking since he was 16 years old and in 2016 he flipped a switch and started an underground BBQ Business. This Welder by Trade is born and...
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Ep29 - Hurtado Barbecue
For our 5th installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Brandon Hurtado of Hurtado Barbecue in Arlington Texas. Brandon is a successful Business Professional that owns a Marketing Agency in Arlington. He's born and raised in the DFW metroplex and his love for food and cooking dates back to...
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Ep28 - Ray's Texas Smoke Barbecue
For our Fourth installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Ray and Genesis Dominguez of Ray's Texas Smoke Barbecue of Houston Texas. Ray's has been slinging Barbecue since 2015 and he's been incorporating dishes from his Mexican Roots into his menu from the start. They're introducing folks…
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Ep27 - JQ's Tex-Mex BBQ
For our third installment of our #Texmexbbqseries , I chat with Joseph Quellar of JQ's Tex-Mex BBQ in Houston Texas. JQ's is an Underground Tex-Mex BBQ joint that's slinging BBQ at popups and at several other events and collaborations. He's researched the history of Tex-Mex cuisine and he prides...
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Ep26 - El Sancho BBQ
For our second installment of the Tex-Mex Barbecue Series I chat with Danny Sanchez of El Sancho Barbecue in Mission Texas. This story will touch your heart and make you want to take a trip to Mission to go try this man's food. Danny started this side hustle out of necessity and it quickly became…
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Ep25- Eddie O's BBQ
Welcome to the Tex-Mex BBQ Series! Tex-Mex BBQ is booming right now, over the next few weeks I'll be bringing you the stories of some of the up and coming Tex-Mex BBQ folks around! First up on the Tex-Mex Barbecue Series is Eduardo Ortiz from Eddie O's Texas Barbecue. This is an inspiring story…
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Ep24- Pitforks and Smokerings BBQ
In this Episode I chat with Isaac and Ashley Arellano of Pitforks and Smokerings Barbecue in Slaton Texas. They're celebrating their two year Anniversary on Saturday August 17th & they have a big Raffle benefiting the Weekend Snack Sack Program in Slaton an organization that provides weekend food...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Barbecue Enthusiast and Host Abe Delgado explores the world of Barbecue. A Native Texan who now resides in Southern California, Abe Hits the road to interview Pop Ups, Up an coming Barbecue Joints, Thriving Businesses and everything in between. Learn how your favorite BBQ Joint earned it’s stripes and hear what up and coming joints are doing to survive. Caution this show may inspire, motivate or maybe just make you hungry. If you have a Story that you you think we should share, We’d love to hear it. Feel free and contact us at [email protected]
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