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Leonard Botello IV: The Truth About Fire, Barbecue, and Mental Pressure

Barbecue doesn’t forgive mistakes. Leonard Botello IV, owner and pitmaster of Truth BBQ in Houston, breaks down fire management, intuitive cooking, smoker maintenance, and the mental pressure of operating at a elite level. This episode goes inside the discipline of real Texas barbecue—the wood, the heat, the feel, and the emotional toll it takes on the chef behind it. Leonard shares the story of a fire mishap that almost cost him everything, the science behind great barbecue, and the mental health practices that keep him steady while running one of the most respected barbecue restaurants in the country. If you want honest insight into craft barbecue, leadership, and the mindset required to stay sharp, this episode delivers. Episode Breakdown 00:00 Introduction 01:13 Barbecue Fire Incident 06:43 Lessons From the Fire 07:48 Cleaning and Maintaining Smokers 08:53 Running a Barbecue Operation 11:08 Techniques and Preferences 15:27 The Science and Feel of Barbecue 17:54 Fire Management 23:02 Subtlety in Cooking 30:46 The Future of Barbecue Wood 31:59 Proper Firewood 34:52 Mental Health in the Industry 39:26 Balancing Work and Personal Life 43:14 Pressure of Awards 50:46 Physical and Mental Health 54:51 Inspirations 01:01:54 Closing Thoughts Links & Resources Leonard Botello IV Instagram →   / leo_botello_iv   Subscribe on Substack → https://chefspsa.substack.com/ Shop Chef’s PSA Merch → https://shop.chefspsa.com/ Visit Chef’s PSA Website → https://chefspsa.com/ Chef Works (Sponsor) → https://www.chefworks.com/ — Use promo code chefspsa20 #ChefsPSA #TruthBBQ #TexasBBQ #Pitmaster #BBQ