Pit Life BBQ

Pit Life BBQ episodes:

• 05.21.2024

  Recapping Memphis In May With C-MAC COOKS

  C-MAC RETURNS!!!!! It's been a while since brother C-Mac has joined me. sSo tonight we are going to recap Memphis In May from this past weekend. C-Mac was there for the week cooking demos with Team Big Green Egg.

  
• 05.14.2024

  BBQ GIVE BACK

  Uncle Steve joined me tonight to catch up a bit. BUT..... More importantly he talks about a very special event coming up on June 23. It's a benefit for a young man Blake who was involved in a terrible accident....

  
• 05.07.2024

  The Business Of BBQ From The Owl's Nest

  Tonight I'm joined by Steve Ray and Pete Branton from the Owl's Nest BBQ Pro Shop in Ooltewah TN. We talk the latest business of bbq from seasonings and sauces to the newest cookers on the market.

  
• 04.30.2024

  Talking SCA With The Grill Sergeant

  Tonight Daddy Dutch sits in while we talk with Andrew Rog Of the Grill Sergeant fresh off his first SCA Competition. With a third place finish I think he's been bit by the comp bug.

  
• 04.23.2024

  Pat Martin Life Of Fire

  Oh man what an episode tonight! Tonight I was joined by Pat Martin owner of Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Nashville TN. Pat was on about two years ago to talk about his book Life Of Fire. Tonight we talked about...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Spreading BBQ Love With Harry Soo

  Tonight I am honored to be joined by Harry Soo of Slap Yo Daddy BBQ. Harry is a legend in the BBQ world and a true inspiration. We talk about his start in bbq, tv shows, rubs and sauces, and...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Champions Barbecue Alliance (CBA) Comes to New England

  On tonights show I'm joined by Matt Pereira of Matt's Backyard BBQ and Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust. Matt is running a cookoff 4th of July weekend  The Rhode Island State BBQ Championship. Auto for the Jack. Sanctioned by...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Competition Trailer Building With Daddy Dutch

  Tonight Daddy Dutch jumps in to talk about building your own competition BBQ trailer. Sourcing, designing, and laying out your ideas.

  
• 03.26.2024

  Meathead the science of BBQ

  Tonight I had the honor of sitting down and talking with the one and only Meathead!!! Award winning author, journalist, founder of Amazingribs.com, BBQ Hall Of Fame and much more.

  
• 03.19.2024

  The Peoples Pitmaster Wes Phillips

  Tonight I'm joined by The Peoples Pitmaster Wes Phillips of The Smoke Ring Syndicate Podcast. We talk about getting into bbq, favorite foods to cook, and the trials and tribulations of running a BBQ podcast. https://www.thesmokeringsyndicate.com/podcast/

  
• 03.17.2024

  Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust

  Busted out a quick interview with Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust before we hit the grounds of the HLSR

  
• 03.17.2024

  Craig Rigtrup of Texas BBQ Chapter

  I meet up with Craig Rigtrup of Texas BBQ Chapter

  
• 03.17.2024

  BBQ Legend Robert Sierra

  I catch up with legend Robert Sierra. We were right next to the main stage on Champions Row and with the bands the audio isnt the best

  
• 03.17.2024

  Kell Phelps of NBBQA and Barbecue News Magazine

  Live at the HLSR I catch up with Kell Phelps of the NBBQA and Barbecue News Magazine

  
• 03.17.2024

  Jenn Leigh live from the HLSR

  I catch up with my dear friend and one of the best contest coordinators out there.

  
• 03.17.2024

  War Pig BBQ Dennis Butterworth

  Live from the HLRS I catch up with Dennis Butterworth of War Pig BBQ. Talking Houston the calm before the storm

  
• 03.17.2024

  HLSR Bill Purvis Chicken Fried BBQ

  I catch up with Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ. Live from Champions Row

  
• 03.12.2024

  Joe's Meat Market For The Win

  Tonight I sat down with Gabriel Basilio owner of Joe's Meat Market in Royce City TX. Big Rome also joined us. We talked all things Joe's and everything going on there and everything they do for the community.

  
• 03.05.2024

  Steve Blount Karma Q

  Live at the HLRS I catch up with Steve Blount of Karma Q

  
• 03.05.2024

  Rob Arocha So Smokin Gooder Show

  Live at the HLRS I catch up with my friend Rob Arocha of Bullhorn BBQ and The So Smokin Gooder Show

  
• 03.05.2024

  Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers

  Live at the HLSR I catvh up with my good friend Doug Scheiding of Rogye Cookers

  
• 03.05.2024

  Brew Crew Cookers Team Royal Oak

  I hit the mother load on this one, James Dodson, Leslie Roark Scott, Craig Verhage, Josh DeWitt, Bobby Oliver, David Ellis

  
• 03.05.2024

  Robert from Smokin Strokers

  Live from the Houston Rodeo I catch up with Robert from Smokin Strokers

  
• 02.27.2024

  Talking With The Hardcore Carnivore Jess Pryles

  One hell of an episode today! I talk with Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore. We talk everything Hardcore Carnivore. Her seasoning line, sausage line they are tremendous. Everything she does with the Texas Beef Council, her experience with our own...

  
• 02.20.2024

  BACON Moments Of Happiness

  On today's show I'm joined by Allan Ormand Ungstrup. Allan joined me las back in October of 2019. After many hurdles his Book BACON MOMENTS OF HAPPINESS is available in the states. Any questions or recipe ideas you can noe...

  
• 02.13.2024

  Getting Funky With Disco Brisket BBQ

  Tonight Nick from Disco Brisket BBQ joined me to tell his story. Nick is a 17 year old high school junior competing in the KCBS Masters Series with us here in New England. The future of our sport is in...

  
• 02.06.2024

  Talking Q With Billy Gillespie of Smokin' Hoggz

  On tonights show I sit down with my good friend Billy Gillespie of Smokin' Hoggz BBQ. Billy is a 2X World Champion, American Royal and Jack Daniels. We catch up on the upcoming competition season, a few recipes, and Billy...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Make Love To Your Meat With TD'S Brew & BBQ

  On tonights show I catch up with TD of TD'S Brew & BBQ. Since last time TD joined me he's expanded his product line. We dive into all his new product and what's currently in the R&D lab.

  
• 01.23.2024

  Dropping The Tongs With Barrel Boy

  On tonight's episode i'm joined by Barrel Boy! Barrel is a radio personality at KNIX Country 102.5 and host of the Don't Drop The Tongs Podcast. We talk about the barrel, backyard grilling and smoking, NASCAR tailgating, and much more.

  
• 01.16.2024

  Talking Q with Barton BBQ

  ON todays show I sit down with my good friend "JB" Jon Barton of Barton BBQ. We talk his 2023 season, his World Foods experience, whats up for 2024 and the 2024 Houston Livestock and Rodeo.

  
• 01.09.2024

  Talking Drums With Patriot BBQ 903

  On todays episode i was joined by James Page of Patriot BBQ 903. We talk his bbq beginnings to his jump to competition bbq. We then get into his custom drum building.

  
• 01.02.2024

  Kicking Off 2024 With Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust

  Happy New Year!!! Today we kick 2024s door in. im joined by Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust. Daddy Dutch joins us to recap 2023 and whats in the pipeline for 2024.

  
• 12.19.2023

  A Damn Gud Show With Big Salinas

  On this weeks show I caught up with Randy Salinas of Big Salinas BBQ and the Damn That's Gud With Big Salinas podcast. We talk about a few of his new products, his first time experience at the American Royal...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Festive Smoking With Ken Smith

  today I was joined by my god friend Ken Smith. We talk bbq, the perfect burger, and love for  the vortex. We also go into his podcasts. Faces To Places and The North Pole News Dispatch.

  
• 11.30.2023

  Kicking Off Christmas With Todd Killian of Christmas Clatter

  YES!!!! Finally caught up!! ON THIS WEEKS EPISODE, Im joned by my friend Todd Killian of the Christmas Clatter Podcast. We talk food, traditions, music, and if Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

  
• 11.26.2023

  Firing up the pit with Smokin’ Joe

  Joe Martinez of Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ joins me to talk some BBQ.

  
• 11.22.2023

  Talking Turkey With Daddy Dutch

  On this episode we're talking turkey. Kent Vanderweerd of Daddy Dutch BBQ stops by to talk tips and tricks to make your Thanksgiving a success.

  
• 11.21.2023

  Talking with Fred Robles of Rio Valley Meat

  On this episode i'm joined by World Champion pitmaster Fred Robles of Rio Valley Meat. Also president of Campions Barbecue Alliance. W talk about his first place brisket at this years American Royal and the workings of running a sanctioning...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Talking Q With Tim Rogers of UP 2 BBQ

  On this episode i talk with my good friend Tim Rogers from UP 2 BBQ out of Vermont. We talk about bbq beginings, how auto racing led to bbq, competition bbq and much more.

  
• 11.16.2023

  Talking live fire tv with Carlos Bradley of Embers TV

  On this episode I talk with Carlos Bradley from Embers TV. Embers TV is the new streaming platform for everything BBQ, Grilling, and Live Fire Cooking

  
• 11.15.2023

  Shaking up the new studio with Uncle Steve

  I think i might have figured this out. To open the Uncle Steve's Shake Studio who better to talk with......Uncle Steve himself.

  
• 10.03.2023

  WARPIG BBQ – Elite BBQ Products

  Today Johnnie is joined by Dennis “Butter” Butterworth of Warpig BBQ. Dennis is here to talk all about Warpig, their elite BBQ products and the guys also discuss Dennis’ awesome smoker! Warpig BBQ strives to bring you the most unique and Elite...

  
• 09.26.2023

  Big Changes for Pit Life BBQ

  Today Johnnie is letting you all in on some new developments regarding the Pit Life BBQ podcast, what he has planned for the future and what changes you can expect to see   Magnechef Link: https://magnechef.com/ For 10% Off Your Order use promo...

  
• 09.19.2023

  Welcome Texas Made Smokers!

  This week, Johnnie is joined by James Pavia from Texas Made Smokers and J&A BBQ (formerly Aim ‘Em & Claim ‘Em). James is here to talk about his new BBQ Catering Trailer.   Magnechef Link: https://magnechef.com/ For 10% Off Your Order use promo...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Discover the Flavor of the Pack - Big Dog Sauce Co.

  Today Johnnie is joined by Dan from Big Dog Sauce Company. Big Dog Sauce Co. is a New Hampshire made premium sauce that is dedicated to bring you a product that is not only all-natural but will also make you...

  
• 09.05.2023

  You Asked, We Answered: Texas Oil Dust is in the House! (Re-Run)

  Last week we asked you to vote for you favorite show for us to replay this week while Johnnie is out of the studio. The polls are in, and the winner is Aaron Lesley & Texas Oil Dust. Today Johnnie is...

  
• 08.29.2023

  Learning About The Good Charcoal Company

  Today, Johnnie is joined by Ben Jablonski of The Good Charcoal Company. Ben is here to tell us all about the company and why The Good Charcoal is the best for you to use for your BBQ.     Check out The Good...

  
• 08.22.2023

  What Exactly are these BBQ Judges Looking For??

  Fresh from his busy weekend at The Kora Shrine Kare for Kids Ride-In, Johnnie is going to recap his time at the event. Overall, he had a tremendous weekend with family and friends! But when it came to competition time...

  
• 08.15.2023

  It’s Time for Some Texas Style Cuisine

  Today Johnnie is joined by dear friend, Chef Johnny Stewart of Texas Style Cuisine. They talk about Chef Johnny’s involvement with the Texas Beef Council and products he’s been trying from different ranches including the 6666 Ranch.   Check Out Texas Style...

  
• 08.08.2023

  5 Years of Pit Life BBQ

  Today Johnnie is Celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Pit Life BBQ Podcast, he is joined in studio by past co-hosts, C-Mac, Messy Mike and Greg Digiorgio to share some memories from the past 5 years, we also have special...