Butcher BBQ Kicks off the podcast with Tommy (the Cuz) Houston

Its been a couple years but its time to get started again. Tommy and I talk old cookers and friends. Love the conversation and running the roads with guys like him. Give us a listen and smash the like button.

Tommy Houston, affectionately known as "The Cuz," is a legendary figure in the world of professional competition barbecue. He is the founder and lead pitmaster of the Checkered Pig BBQ team, based in Martinsville, Virginia. With a career spanning several decades, he is widely regarded as one of the most consistent and successful competitors in the sport. Tommy Houston’s trophy case is one of the most crowded in the barbecue circuit:

• World Championships: He has won over 20 major championships, including multiple world titles.
• Jack Daniel’s World Championship: He famously won the Grand Championship at the prestigious Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue.
• Prolific Winner: Throughout his career, he has earned hundreds of Grand and Reserve Grand Championships across various sanctioning bodies like KCBS and MBN.
• Television Presence: "The Cuz" was a featured pitmaster on the hit TV series "BBQ Pitmasters" during its second season, where his colorful personality and signature bandana made him a fan favorite