What happens when the legendary flavours of Texas barbecue meet Welsh passion, personality and a love of great food? Welcome to the world of Texas Taff BBQ.

Welcome to Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories, the podcast where Welsh rugby legend, former Wales captain and British & Irish Lions icon Alun Wyn Jones sits down with remarkable people to uncover the stories, struggles and successes behind their journeys.

In Episode 3, Alun meets Dan, the man behind Texas Taff BBQ, to discover how a passion for authentic American barbecue became a distinctive Welsh food business.

Combining the legendary low-and-slow cooking traditions of Texas with Welsh character and creativity, Texas Taff BBQ celebrates everything that makes great barbecue special: fire, smoke, flavour, patience and bringing people together.

From mastering the art of smoked brisket and barbecue techniques to building a business around a passion for food, Dan's journey is a story of determination, ambition and doing things differently.

Alun and Dan explore the inspiration behind Texas Taff BBQ, the influence of American food culture, the challenges of building a brand and the dedication required to turn something you love into a business.

It's a conversation about following your passion, taking risks, working hard and creating something you're proud of.

Whether you're a barbecue enthusiast, a foodie, an aspiring entrepreneur or simply love hearing great Welsh stories, this episode is for you.

ABOUT TEXAS TAFF BBQ

Texas Taff BBQ brings the spirit of authentic Texas-style barbecue to Wales, combining American smoking traditions with Welsh personality and a passion for outstanding food.

Inspired by the world-famous barbecue culture of Texas, the brand celebrates slow cooking, smoky flavours, quality ingredients and the community that great food creates.

Discover more about Texas Taff BBQ and follow Dan's barbecue journey on social media.

ABOUT MIMOSA RWM ESPIRITU

Inspired by the historic voyage of the Mimosa, which carried Welsh settlers to Patagonia in 1865, Mimosa Rwm Espiritucelebrates the connection between Wales and South America.

Our premium coffee-infused rum liqueur combines Welsh heritage, South American inspiration and a passion for bringing people together.

Alongside Welsh rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones, we're celebrating extraordinary Welsh people, businesses and communities through Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories.

From Welsh musicians and independent clothing brands to food entrepreneurs, we're uncovering the people and passions that make Wales special.

Discover our story and explore Mimosa Rwm:

🌐 https://www.mimosarwm.co.uk/

Every journey needs a spirit.

A NOTE ABOUT THE RECORDING

These conversations weren't recorded in a traditional podcast studio. They were originally filmed on location, capturing our guests in natural, relaxed environments.

We've now brought them to audio, so you may occasionally hear some background noise and the sounds of the locations around us. It's all part of the authentic atmosphere of Great Welsh Stories.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Love Welsh rugby, Texas barbecue, smoked brisket, Welsh food businesses, inspiring entrepreneurial journeys or discovering the people who make Wales special?

Follow Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.

Share this episode with a barbecue lover, discover more about Mimosa Rwm and join us for more conversations with remarkable Welsh personalities.

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From the Port Talbot steel crisis to building one of Wales' most distinctive streetwear brands. This is a story of resilience, rebellion, Welsh pride and turning adversity into opportunity.

Welcome to Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories, the podcast where Welsh rugby legend, former Wales captain and British & Irish Lions icon Alun Wyn Jones meets remarkable people to uncover the stories behind their journeys.

In Episode 2, Alun sits down with Nigel Hunt and Mike 'Pancho' Locke from San Portablo 1901, the independent Welsh clothing brand celebrating Port Talbot, working-class culture and Welsh identity.

Founded in 2016 following the steel crisis, San Portablo was born when Nigel lost his job at the steelworks and decided to turn a difficult situation into something positive.

What began with a few T-shirt designs has grown into a distinctive Welsh streetwear brand, inspired by industrial heritage, football, music, art and the unmistakable humour of South Wales.

Alongside Nigel is Mike 'Pancho' Locke, best known for his outrageous appearances in MTV's cult television series Dirty Sanchez. A skateboarder, entrepreneur and creative personality, Pancho brings his own experiences and unmistakable character to the San Portablo story.

Together, they've built something that represents far more than clothing. It's about community, belonging, creativity and being proud of where you come from.

Join Alun Wyn Jones as he discovers the people, passion and determination behind San Portablo.

ABOUT SAN PORTABLO

San Portablo 1901 is an independent Welsh streetwear brand from Port Talbot, celebrating the town's industrial roots, working-class heritage and unique culture.

Through bold designs, Welsh humour and a fiercely independent spirit, the brand has built a loyal following among people proud of their Welsh identity.

Explore San Portablo:

🌐 https://www.sanportablo1901.com/

📱 https://www.instagram.com/sanportablo/

ABOUT MIMOSA RWM ESPIRITU

Inspired by the historic voyage of the Mimosa, which carried Welsh settlers to Patagonia in 1865, Mimosa Rwm Espiritucelebrates the connection between Wales and South America.

Our premium coffee-infused rum liqueur combines Welsh heritage, South American inspiration and a passion for bringing people together.

Alongside Welsh rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones, we're celebrating extraordinary Welsh people, businesses and communities through Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories.

Discover our story and explore Mimosa Rwm:

🌐 https://www.mimosarwm.co.uk/

Every journey needs a spirit.

A NOTE ABOUT THE RECORDING

These conversations weren't recorded in a traditional podcast studio. They were originally filmed on location, capturing our guests in natural, relaxed environments.

We've now brought them to audio, so you may occasionally hear some background noise and the sounds of the locations around us. It's all part of the authentic atmosphere of Great Welsh Stories.

FOLLOW THE JOURNEY

Love Welsh rugby, independent businesses, Welsh fashion, inspiring stories or the characters who make Wales special?

Follow Mimosa's Great Welsh Stories on Spotify, Apple Podcasts orAmazon Music.

Share this episode, discover more about Mimosa Rwm and join us for more conversations with remarkable Welsh personalities.

Mimosa Rwm Espiritu — Every journey needs a spirit.

#AlunWynJones #SanPortablo #DirtySanchez #Pancho #PortTalbot #MimosaRwm #GreatWelshStories #WelshPodcast #WelshStreetwear #WelshRugby