Patrick Joubert (Jube's Smokehouse) joins the podcast to discuss his growing success, his work in the community, Jube's stuffed turkey legs, and a lot more. The show wraps up with Patrick turning the tables and asking host James some questions!

Victor and Misty Villarreal: La Onda

Apr 8th, 2021 36m 20s

Victor and Misty Villarreal (La Onda) join the podcast to discuss their new concept La Onda, the ups and downs of owning their own place, and what to expect from their menu and restaurant."Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno Freitas on www.ho

Trent Shaskan and Dixya Bhattarai: The Table

Mar 5th, 2021 26m 39s

Trent Shaskan and Dixya Bhattarai (The Table) join the podcast to talk about The Table, an extension of the Fort Worth farmer's market, their other business ventures, and their new The Table Salt podcast.

Katrina Carpenter: Carpenter's Cafe

Feb 4th, 2021 36m 10s

Katrina Carpenter (Carpenter's Cafe) joins the show to talk about opening her brick and mortar just days before the COVID-19 Fort Worth shut down, her involvement with the community, why she has the best chicken salad, and a lot more!"Punch o

Chuck Tordiglione: Bull Lion Ranch & Winery

Jan 14th, 2021 34m 11s

Chuck Tordiglione (Bull Lion Ranch & Winery) joins the podcast to talk about his passion for wine, why he decided to open a winery in Texas, and why he thinks it's so important to eat and drink local.Photo courtesy of Dallas Morning News."P

Miguel Hernandez and Ashley Davis: 5 AM Drip

Dec 17th, 2020 30m

Miguel Hernandez and Ashley Davis (5 AM Drip) join the show to discuss their personal and business transition to vegan products, how their change in diet has affected their health, experimenting with coffee and food flavors, and a lot more!"P

Julia Dunaway: Chef Julia's Cooking

Dec 3rd, 2020 31m

Julia Dunaway (Chef Julia's Cooking) joins the show to talk about her transition to a plant-based Whole 30 diet and cooking classes. She also talked about her time in the military, creating cooking videos during quarantine, and a lot more! "P

Curtis James: Vickery Cafe and The Texan Diner

Nov 19th, 2020 26m 45s

Chef Curtis James (Vickery Cafe and The Texan Diner) joins the show to talk about his transition from fine dining to breakfast, how his locations are dealing with COVID, and his favorite parts about being a chef at a breakfast and lunch locatio

Charles Nelson and David Herrera: Hurdy Gurdy

Nov 6th, 2020 38m 5s

Charles Nelson and David Herrera (Hurdy Gurdy) join the show this week to talk about opening up their new concept in the Dallas Farmer's Market."Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno Freitas on www.hooksounds.com.Our website: www.fwfoodstorie

Lane, Nupohn, and Jalen: Goldee's BBQ

Oct 1st, 2020 35m 51s

Lane Milne, Nupohn Inthanousay, and Jalen Heard (Goldee's BBQ) join the podcast to talk about their restaurant and why they wanted to do traditional BBQ with their own twist. They get into their struggles opening the place, their devotion to th

Jon Davis: Great Harvest Bread Company

Sep 18th, 2020 30m 1s

Jon Davis (Great Harvest Bread Company) joins the podcast to talk about his Fort Worth location, the benefits of choosing a franchise that allows creative freedom, COVID-related changes, and a lot more!Great Harvest Facebook and Instagram: @G

Meghan Jarrell: Fort Worth Burger Week

Aug 21st, 2020 37m 7s

Meghan Jarrell joins the podcast to talk about Fort Worth's upcoming Burger Week 2020.Fort Worth Burger Week: www.fortworthburgerweek.comDonate Directly to Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth: https://rmhfw.org/?form=donate"Punch on the T

Dylan Tucker: The Meat Board

Aug 7th, 2020 37m 23s

Dylan Tucker (The Meat Board) joins the show to talk about the different offerings at the store, the community they've been able to build during COVID, his favorite parts of the industry, and how he got his start."Punch on the TV" performed b

Jason McVearry: Poke Poke

Jul 23rd, 2020 54m 18s

Jason McVearry (Poke Poke) joins the show to talk about opening up his first concept in LA, moving to Austin, and helping to bring the poke craze to Cowtown.Eat at Poke Poke: http://poke-poke.com/"Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno Freitas

Frank Ridout: Frankly Good

Jul 1st, 2020 31m 7s

Frank Ridout from Frankly Good joins the podcast to talk about his vegan cookie, brittle, and pecan business. We discussed how it got started, why he went vegan, his win at the MavPitch competition, and a lot more!Use promo code SAVE20% to ge

Jonathan Merrill and Terry Duncan: Colossal Sandwich Shop

Jun 19th, 2020 32m 35s

Jonathan Merrill and Terry Duncan (Colossal Sandwich Shop) join the show to talk about their first few years of business which have been filled with a move, COVID-19, and a great number of sales!"Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno Freitas on

Connie Bally: Fort Worth Foodies

Jun 4th, 2020 29m 14s

On this week's episode, Connie Bally (Fort Worth Foodies) joins the show to talk about the inception of the Fort Worth Foodies Facebook page, where she hopes to take it in the future, and a project she is working on with other female entreprene

Ched Pagtakhan: Just Encased Food Truck

Apr 16th, 2020 31m 56s

On our 50th episode and two year anniversary, Chef Ched Pagtakhan (Just Encased Food Truck) joins the podcast as our first ever recurring guest! Ched, like everyone else in the food industry, has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and de

Trey Smith: Dusty Biscuit Beignets

Apr 1st, 2020 35m 41s

On this week's episode, Trey Smith (Dusty Biscuit Beignets) joins the podcast to talk about his perspective as a small start-up dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is affecting all Fort Worth business. Photo courtesy of Martin House

Melvin Roberson: Dough Boy Donuts

Mar 17th, 2020 29m 2s

On this week's episode, Melvin Roberson (Dough Boy Donuts) joins the podcast to talk about his start with the food truck, moving to a brick-and-mortar location, and being given a great honor by Fort Worth Magazine."Punch on the TV" performed

Ben Deda: Food Maven

Mar 4th, 2020 29m 1s

On this week's episode, Ben Deda (CEO of Food Maven) joins the podcast to talk about Food Maven's efforts towards creating a sustainable planet by eliminating food waste. He discusses their inception as a company, their vision for the future, a

Toan Luong and Mimi Lu: Ampersand

Feb 12th, 2020 31m 52s

On this week's episode, Toan Luong and Mimi Lu (Ampersand) join the podcast to talk about their coffee shop, nightclub, work in the community, and overall love for the Fort Worth food and beverage scene. "Punch on the TV" performed by Bruno F

Jim Wisniewski: Culinary Focus

Dec 18th, 2019 30m 23s

On this week's episode, Jim Wisniewski (Culinary Focus) joins the podcast to discuss the art of food science and how Culinary Focus helps to create the great flavors that we taste today from many different food companies."Punch on the TV" per

Kari Crowe-Seher: MELT Ice Creams

Dec 3rd, 2019 32m 14s

On this week's episode, Kari Crowe-Seher (MELT Ice Creams) joins the podcast to talk about the inception of MELT, her charity work, how she got involved with long distance running and the Leadville Trail 100, and a lot more!Photo courtesy of

Michael Harper: Funky Picnic Brewery & Café

Nov 19th, 2019 34m 2s

On this week's episode, Michael Harper (Funky Picnic Brewery & Café) joins the podcast to talk about his brewing process, where his love of beer originated, his crazy names for each beer, and a lot more!Photo courtesy of Funky Picnic Brewery