Episodes

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Johnny, Hector and Hiram (via L.A.) We start by talking about the huge rivalry game between the Niners (Hiram) and Cowboys (Super fan Jaime). Hiram goes on his soapbox as Jaime has to eat crow and cancel his Superbowl plans for another year. We continue to make bad predictions for the rest of the playoff picture. Deshawn creeps his way back into the conversation as he always does.

We give some shoutouts to some of our barbecue friends at two big cookoffs ov...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Johnny and Hector (via phone call). Hiram doesn't make it as he attended the Niners and Rams game in Los Angeles. We talk about the super close overtime games in week 18. There is a Kangaroo on the loose in the 956. We talk about videos circulating of a kangaroo running around in Mercedes. We also talk about some Chicken Fried Brisket from GW BBQ. The guys pay a visit and tell us what they think. This leads into talk of what else we can chicken fry. We talk ...

In this episode we close out the 2021 year. I am joined by Jaime and Hiram (in person). Hiram shares his experience with his battle with covid over the New Year's weekend. We also talk some Dallas Cowboys football and how Jaime is barely holding on to the band wagon.

We do something a little different on this episode as we do a year in review on some of the more memorable moments and guest that we had on the podcast in 2021. We start off talking about our first episode where we really didn't kn...

In this episode we do a remote podcast from the headquarters of Chillin n Grillin. I am joined by Jaime, Hector, Hiram (in person) Johnny, Eddie and Phil. We start by talking about the excellent barbecue that Eddie prepared for us before the podcast. We had beef and chicken fajitas, jalapeno poppers, pork riblets, mollejas, nopales, and just about every type of dip and salsa you can think of. Needless to say we all ate well.

We start to talk about the differences between IBCA and CBA cookoffs. ...

In this episode we do a remote podcast from GW's BBQ & Catering. I am joined by Jaime, Hector and Hiram and our Special Guest George Watts Jr. (Owner of GW's BBQ). We start by talking about he feast we just enjoyed made up of brisket sandwiches, macaroni, ribs, dino ribs and more. We also talk a little bit of boxing as we plan to watch the Jake Paul fight later that night.

We show up to the podcast as we left our other buddy Johnny to fend for himself at the Noche de Paz cookoff. We sit down wi...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Johnny and Hiram (virtually) as we start off talking some UFC fight night. Jaime gives us a run down of the weekend's fights. The Dallas Cowboys pull off a close one against the Football team and the Texas Longhorns land a huge signing at QB.

Johnny and I compete at the Donna Chisolm Trail Cookoff over the weekend. We talk about what we did to prep our meats and the addition of the Hector rubs to our Brisket and Ribs. We battle the Valley elements as we str...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Hector, Johnny and Hiram (virtually) as we start off talking a little college football playoffs. We talk about the days games and what we project the college football playoffs to look like. We then talk about the NIL deals that college athletes are getting. They are getting paid y'all. What would some of these deals look like when UTRGV get their own local football team Hector talks about possible sponsoring local boxer Brandon Figueroa.

We finally get arou...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime and Hiram (virtually) as we start off once again talking about another disappointing Cowboy's loss. In a shocking headline we learn that Oklahoma's coach has left the team for Hollywood. Local fighter Brandon Figueroa gets his first defeat as the fight goes to the cards. We have a little issue with his opponent's ring attire.

I talk about my trip to Austin over the weekend and how I witnessed the first Longhorn wins in what feels like forever. I tell the guy...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime and Hiram (virtually) as we talk a little bit of Cowboys football as the rollercoaster ride continues as they keep us on the ropes whether they are a great team or a so so team. Jaime is barely hanging on to the band wagon. We also talk about the fight between Crawford and Porter and did Porter's dad throw him under the bus? We debate who the best pound for pound fighter is. I stop by GW's BBQ and Catering once again to enjoy some breakfast barbacoa. Hiram at...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Johnny, Hector, and Hiram (virtually) as we talk a little bit of Cowboys football as they recover from last weeks beating. Jaime is back on the band wagon ready to restart payment on his Superbowl tickets. We also talk about some other recent meltdowns as OU is upset by Baylor and the Texas Longhorns continue to embarrass themselves and me. Hector provides a rant on how the problems at OU even though no one really cares.

John and I pay a visit to GW's BBQ C...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Johnny, Hector, Isaac, and Hiram (virtually) as we talk a little bit of Cowboys football as the melt down they had. The same goes for the Texas Longhorns as they drop their 4th game a row. We end our headliners by talking a little boxing as Canelo unifies the championship belts.

Hector and Johnny talk about cooking 15 briskets over the weekend for a gold tournament. They walk us through the steps as they prep and load 15 1885 choice briskets onto the Pitmak...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Rudy, and Hiram (virtually) as we talk a little bit of Cowboys football as the game just ended. We also just finished watching the Astro try to stay alive and push to a game 6. Hiram and I teams (Bears & Niners) play each other in a disappointing ending.

In the spirit of Halloween we talk some Halloween parties and costumes from present and past. We even take a trip down memory lane to 6th Street on Austin in Halloween of 1999. We ask if costumes should be ...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Hector, Johnny and Hiram (virtually) as we talk a little Dodgers meltdown or just their lack of available players. Hiram and Jaime make a little wager on the World Series. Hector jumps off the burning covered wagon that is Baker Mayfield. He also lost a little faith in Oklahoma. I plan to make a visit to Austin to see my Longhorns after almost 2 years. We give the results of the cap giveaway.

We paid a little visit to a local barbecue joint called Teddy's B...

In this episode we are on location as we do a remote podcast from Smoke Crafters Barbecue (Awesome location). I am joined by Jaime, Hector and Johnny as we sit down with our friend Jaime (Co-owner of Smoke Crafters. We start by talking a little football as we ask Jaime about his fandom between the Cowboys or Texas. Jaime argues that the Cowboys have the best offense in the NFL. Hector may beg to differ.

We then discuss the feast we just finished before recording. We had a spread of Brisket Waff...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Hector and Hiram (back in LA). We give Hector a few minutes to do a victory lap following the big comeback Oklahoma pulled on our beloved Texas Longhorns. We talk about Fury vs. Wilder part 3. They guys say Wilder fought like a champion, I'm not so sure I agree with their boxing acumen. Hector has a little fomo from missing the fight.

We had a sausage fest where we sampled some local and Texas sausages.. In today's tasting we had HEB Hill Country Fare Jalap...

In this episode I am joined by Jaime, Hector and Hiram (live in house). We have multiple special guest as my sister Evee sits in as well as 1/2 of two different barbecue teams. Eddie from Chillin and Grillin and Phil from Dos Hermanos BBQ. We start the conversation with a birthday bash we just threw for my sister Evee's 21st bday. We cooked some brisket, ribs, rice, beans, potato salad and a table of desserts and snacks. Eddie tells us what the word oof means.

Eddie and Phil share their perspec...

In this episode I am joined by the usual group of Jaime, Hector and Hiram. Although this time Hiram joins us live in the studio. We think of coming up with a better name for our garage pod studio. Jaime talks some UFC that we plan to check out the next day. He tells us about Nick Diaz's giant following. We also talk a little boxing and wrestling as the weekend is busy with all kinds of television events. Jaime has to shove the Dallas Cowboys into the conversation.

We also talk about some slider...

In this episode I am joined by the usual group of Jaime, Hector and Hiram. We open it up by talking about the last episodes debate of beans or no beans in a bowl of chili. We had some very interesting responses on social media and way more engagement than we anticipated.

Hector and I talked about a pop up event that we catered with our friends at Snowbite. We get to take over a commercial kitchen and sell some brisket bowls with rice and our championship beans. Hector makes a live changing deci...

In this episode I am joined by some unicorns we haven't seen in a minute, Johnny Deep and Isaac. Hector and Hiram also join the convo as usual as we tackle some of the Worlds biggest issues (maybe our World). We open it up by talking about he contest we've been promoting with Elda's Kitchen. We announce the 3 lucky winners who will each receive a 3 pack of Elda's Kitchen's top selling sauces.

Johnny gets personal and talks to us about the struggles of family and Covid-19. His son wanted hamburg...

In this episode I am joined by Hector, Jaime and Hiram from Los Angeles. We also welcome back the Queen of BBQ, Alma Vera. We start with out Joe review of the Jake Paul and whether we thought the fix was in. Things go off the rails when the gang predicts he will fight a donkey in his next fight. We talk about the next upcoming barbecues in the following months and which we predict we will compete in.

There is still time to enter into the context with Elda's Kitchen. We are announcing 3 winners ...

In this episode I am joined by Hector, Jaime and Hiram from Los Angeles. We start off by talking about the crate challenge that has gone viral on the internet. Jaime thinks he can beat the challenge with his cat like ninja skills. When then talk about the Nirvana baby that is now suing the band's estate for using his picture when he was a baby. Hiram shares a story from his modeling career and how he didn't see royalties from his picture being used on Yahoo.

We then talk about another YouTube v...

In this episode I am joined by Hector, Jaime and Hiram from Los Angeles. We start off by talking about our giveaway contest that we are having with Elda's Kitchen. If you recall she was a guest of ours not so long ago. Check out our social media pages for the details to win some free products from Elda's Kitchen.

We then talk about flat iron griddle cooking or what we call plancha cooking in South Texas. We share what we cooked on it both surf and turf options. We then give you some Joe Tips on...

In this episode I am joined by Hector, Jaime and Hiram from Los Angeles. We start off by talking about a huge Saturday night barbecue that we just feasted on. We always make way too much. This time it was dino ribs, pork butt, pork ribs, mollejas, and more. We then dive into the infamous McGriddle that Jerry Jones scarfs down during the first episode of Hard Knocks on HBO. He actually add more table salt to it. The guys put themselves in Jerry's shoes as they talk about what a billionaires break...

Season 2 we are back!!! In this episode I am joined by Hector, Jaime and Hiram from Los Angeles. The Ready Set BBQ podcast is back for Season 2 after a month hiatus. We catch up on what we've been doing during the break. Hector plans to go back on his diet after touring some of America's best eats. We talk about a Sunday cookoff earlier in the day. I hope this doesn't become a habit of holding cookoffs on Sundays. We talk about the rise in Covid cases and how it's going to affect everyone.

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