Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

February 19, 2020Bill Gillespie from Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Bill Gillespie from Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ. The boys have questions for Bill.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys cover a lot of ground:
How did Bill get his start in BBQ?
What was it like to win the title of World Champions at the 2011 Jack Daniels BBQ Competition?
How much difference do the judges make?
What is the table of death?
What kind of sauces does Bill make?
Which came first – the sauce or the rubs?
Bill talks a little about the competition team
Does Bill keep a BBQ log?
Should I grill Romaine lettuce?
What made Bill want to do a cookbook?
Find Bill’s cookbooks on Amazon
The boys talk about Bill’s recipe for grilled lemonade
Does Johnnie have a Weber fetish?
What does Royal Oak provide as a sponsor?
Find more info at the website: smokinhoggzbbq.com
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
33 min
February 11, 2020Cooking with CJ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk to CJ from the Cookie with CJ YouTube channel.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys cover a lot of ground:
Where is CJ joining us from?
Why did CJ name his dog after pickles?
Johnny and CJ talk about CJ’s visit
CJ talks about the Ninja Foodi Grill
Why is CJ making BBQ in the Ninja Foodi Grill?
What kinds of things is CJ cooking on the Ninja Foodi Grill?
Which model of Ninja Foodi Grill does CJ have?
Who was CJ’s favorite guest on The Hot Seat?
When are Johnnie and Mike going to be back on The Hot Seat?
Who is CJ star struck with on YouTube?
What is CJ looking forward to at the Vegas meetup?
CJ talks about the BBQ Boulevard meetup
How is the jug?
You can find CJ’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/cookingwithcj
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
39 min
February 04, 2020What Kind of People Eat Emus?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk to Rick Lemay from Lemay & Sons on the phone and Chris from Eastwind Farms in the studio.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Lemay & Sons in Goffstown has a slaughterhouse and butcher shop
Lemay & Sons does game processing
Where would you get an emu?
What’s Rick’s favorite meat to cook?
How many pig roasts do they do per week during the summer months?
What is the busiest season for meat processing?
Do I need to preorder my pigs?
Mike shares a story about shopping at Lemay & Sons
Can I get some bacon at Lemay & Sons?
What about smoked cheese?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
39 min
January 28, 2020What is Kids Que Nation?
Messy Mike is not in the studio today, so Johnnie Mags welcomes Steve Jiminez from Kids Que Nation to the show.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys cover a lot of ground:
How did Steve get into BBQ?
Johnny and Steve talk about Steve’s weekend at The Shed
What is Kids Que all about?
The Kids Que events are all about family and fun
What are some of the rules for Kids Que?
What do the kids get out of these events?
Steve talks about the culture around the events
Why is the Kids Que area a game free zone?
No propane is allowed for these events
Safety is the most important consideration at these events
What proteins do the kids cook?
What is the age range for the kids participating?
More information can be found at kidsquenation.wildapricot.org
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
35 min
January 21, 2020Chef Bobby Marcotte from Guy’s Grocery Games
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Bobby Marcotte, the executive Chef at The Tuckaway Tavern and Butchery. He will be on the finale of Guy’s Grocery Games tomorrow.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys cover a lot of ground:
The finale of Guy’s Grocery Games is on tomorrow at 9PM EST
Bobby has been on both Diners, Drive-ins and Dives as well as Guy’s Grocery Games
Johnnie and Mike talk about Tuckaway Tavern
How did Bobby get his start as a chef?
Bobby grew up in Derry, NH
What is the burger challenge at the Tuckaway?
How does Bobby design his menus?
Why did Bobby decide to open the Hop + Grind locations?
Johnny is a big fan of the butcher shop at Tuckaway
How many pounds of steak tips do they sell in a week?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
40 min
January 14, 2020Today’s Show is a Hot Mess
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike have no guests today, but they have some good ones coming up. Other than that, they get caught up on BBQ topics of all kinds.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the boys cover a lot of ground:
Why is Messy Mike smoking a cigar?
Next week Bobby Marcotte from Tuckaway Tavern will be on the show
Johnny and Mike review the upcoming schedule of guests
What is a Ninja Foodi?
What did Johnny buy this time?
What kinds of things can you cook on the Blackstone?
What’s a good marinade for steak tips?
Mike tell us how to make closet wine
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
36 min
January 07, 2020Clark Crew BBQ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk to Travis Clark from Clark Crew BBQ.

Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.

This week the crew discusses:
What did the boys get for Christmas?
What awards has Clark Crew BBQ won?
Travis opened Clark Crew BBQ in Oklahoma City, OK
What hours are they open?
The boys talk about cornhole
How did Travis get his start in BBQ?
How did he get into competition BBQ?
How did he deal with the sheer number of competitions?
How did the kids do in competition?
Why did Travis decide to open a restaurant?
How big is the smokehouse at the restaurant?
How is competition BBQ changing?
The website is at clarkcrewbbq.com

Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
39 min
December 31, 2019The BBQ Broker is Back
Messy Mike is not in the studio today. Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) welcomes Greg A.K.A. The BBQ Broker back to Pit Life.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Did Johnny and BBQ Broker have Merry Christmases?
Johnny and BBQ Broker talk about New England Pitmasters
Why are they both wearing hats?
They talk about a 500-gallon propane tank
The conversation moves on to fire management
Can you experience love at first sight with a brisket?
Johnny reviews the guests who were on this year
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
34 min
December 24, 2019Christmas Eve Eggnog Challenge
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Johnny’s kids for a special Christmas Eve episode. Also, Johnny and Mike have an eggnog chugging contest
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Did Johnny survive the Christmas delivery season?
J. and Harley are in the house
What’s for dinner on Christmas eve at Johnny’s house?
What’s for dinner on Christmas day?
What’s a Messy Mike Christmas look like?
What are the favorite Christmas movies?
Johnny admits that he watches the Hallmark Channel
Who will win the eggnog chugging contest?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
39 min
December 17, 2019Why is BBQ Branding Important?
Johnny Mags and Mike Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcomes Dave to the studio. They expected to have Travis Clark on the show, but needed to reschedule.
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
This week the crew discusses:
Where’s Johnnie this week?
How is Mike preparing for the eggnog drinking contest?
Mike talks about the various aspects of BBQ Branding
How does restaurant branding differ from product branding?
Story may be the most important piece of your branding
Mike talks about copackers and brokers
What are some good BBQ stocking stuffers for Christmas?
Johnnie talks about some of the packages he’s seen arriving at his house
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
36 min