TFP Ep. 18 Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue - Arnis Robbins Interview part 1

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TFP Ep. 18 Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue - Arnis Robbins Interview part 1

FromTales from the pits, a Texas BBQ podcast featuring trendsetters, leaders, and icons from the barbecue industry

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Aug 21, 2017

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From New Mexico to Arizona to Texas, and always using hand built reverse flow pits, listen t part one of a two part interview with Arnis Robbins and learn the history behind Evie Mae's BBQ

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Aug 21, 2017

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TFP Ep. 18 Evie Mae's Pit Barbecue - Arnis Robbins Interview part 1

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