The Bite Meat Podcast

The most in-depth discussion on beef you will hear

* Jordan Beeman from Heart Brand Beef brings insight sure to improve your barbecue game
        + How Akaushi beef changed the industry
        + Differences between Prime, Choice and Select cuts
        + What to look for in brisket, steak and other cuts
        + Most important things to know, from the ranch to the table
* Plus, what to look for in chicken and pork on the Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week

The Brisket Show: Three of America's greatest Pitmasters' philosophies and tips

* Aaron Franklin, Grant Pinkerton and Leonard Botello talk all about brisket.
* From techniques, to wrapping, smoke, meat and their unique techniques, they share insight like no other.
* What about the rubs? A dive into some of the best options.

The Pit Room's Michael Sambrooks: If you're serious about stepping up your game

Plus:
* Getting into the barbecue world, "backwards."
* All the essentials for taking your barbecue game to another level.
* Don't sleep on cabrito and duck
* All about chicken: From whole chicken, to half chicken, pieces and "dunking" them for best flavor
 

Is The Bear accurate? Two Houston culinary greats explain

Couldn't help but ask Erin and Patrick Feges, a pair of classically trained chefs who have worked at the best of high-end restaurants, about The Bear.
Now they dominate at Feges Barbecue in the Greenway and Spring Branch areas.

Barbecue without limits: Culinary artists Erin and Patrick Feges' unique and inspiring story

A fascinating discussion with the owners of Feges Barbecue, and how their disparate backgrounds came together to create magic.
* Most recently, the challenges were overcoming Hurricane Beryl obstacles, but this barbecue power couple thrived.
* Also, a deep dive into how a long recovery from battlefield injuries led Patrick into the barbecue and culinary worlds. And, ultimately, to the classically-trained Erin.
* Techniques and barbecue strategies we could all learn from, advice and insight from true experts in the field.
* Is The Bear accurate? They know. And they tell.
* Plus, a Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week that declutters the many options for pits, grills, pellet grills, charcoal ovens and more. What exactly is right for you?

Truth Barbecue's Leonard Botello with the best brisket discussion you have heard. Promise.

If you have mastered brisket and barbecue, you will absolutely learn more from Leonard Botello's terrific insight. If you are learning, you will take your cooking to another level.
Leonard Botello shares details and techniques that will help everyone.
* What is the "feel" of a perfectly executed brisket?
* Anxious every time you cook for people? You're not alone.
* Why you may be doing too much 
* The kinds of cuts of meat you should look for, and where to get them.

World champion and Houston Rodeo champ Doug Scheiding on little things that make a difference

* Just in time for Fourth Of July:* One of the most innovative Pitmasters in the world goes deep on winning with hot-and fast barbecuing, the pellet grill revolution and testing the boundaries of barbecue norms.
* Which woods pair best with which meats? The Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week

World Champion pitmaster Grant Pinkerton: So you wanna be a competitive pitmaster

* Grant Pinkerton shares all on his rise to prominence and everything it takes to enter the competitive barbecue world.
* Also why hot-and-fast always is his go-to.
* Plus ... why he tried to cook a bad brisket, his best tips for weekend cooks and how barbecue helped save his life.

Texans owner Cal McNair is a bona fide Pitmaster and shares tips and stories

Joined by wife Hannah McNair, the Texans owner offers insight into why his biggest passion outside football is smoking and grilling meats.
From brisket, chicken and unique meats he smokes at a high level, to cooking for the entire Texans team and what makes his best dishes elite, Cal offers a glimpse into his barbecuing world.
Also, the great Gus Johnston on how to best cook whole chicken, chicken pieces and wings in this week's Smokin' Hot Tip Of The Week.

Barbecue legend Aaron Franklin with insight on techniques and science behind the game

One of the most innovative and successful Pitmasters in the world, Aaron Franklin joins John Lopez for a conversation on all things barbecue. 
Franklin and Lopez discuss everything from smoke profiles, smoke flow, wood techniques, seasonings and under-appreciated things to put on pits and grills.