Show Notes
This episode of the Smoke(less) podcast features three highlights from the show's archives, focusing on the people and stories behind the barbecue industry. Aaron Franklin (Franklin Barbecue): The conversation explores the importance of the team behind a successful restaurant and the concept of legacy. Joe Zavala (Zavala's Barbecue): The discussion covers the personal and business challenges of navigating a cancer diagnosis, the impact of COVID-19, and a damaging ice storm in 2021. Kerry and Tootsie (Snow's Barbecue): The final segment reflects on how community dynamics and small-town life have changed over the decades.
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