Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

December 11, 2019Steve Bubba Coddington Arrives at the Pit
Johnny Mags couldn’t make it today, so Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcomes Dave to the studio. They talk to Steve “Bubba” Coddington from K-Blocks Fire Pit 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:
Where’s Johnnie this week?
Steve Coddington is the first person Mike ever met in BBQ
This is both Dave and Steve’s first podcast
Mike and Steve reminisce about the first time they met
Steve is a past winner of the BBQ Person of the Year
What was Steve’s journey to BBQ Person of the Year?
What’s it like to be a Northern Yankee pitmaster?
Steve and Mike talk mobile kitchens
How does restaurant BBQ differ from roadside BBQ?
How did K-Blocks come to be?
It’s important to know how to hold things so they taste fresh all day
Steve talks about how he has and continues to use logs
How does Steve feel about apple wood?
What is Bubba most know for?
Does Steve wrap his brisket?
Why is Steve doing so many tacos lately?
Find the website at kblocksfirepitbbq.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.
35 min
December 03, 2019Who is Daddy Dutch?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk to Kent Vandeweerd of Daddy Dutch 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:
Where did the name Daddy Dutch come from?
Kent has a very active YouTube channel called Daddy Dutch BBQ
How many pits does Kent own?
What’s the best idea Johnny has had in the last six months?
How long does it take Johnny to drink an orange soda?
Kent recalls Mike’s appearance on Cooking with CJ
Kent gives some behind the scenes of a cooking competition
Fat cap – up or down?
Chili – beans or no beans?
Briquettes or lump?
Is Thanksgiving dinner or lunch?
Stick burner or pellet cooker?
What does Kent love about CJ?
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.
42 min
November 27, 2019What’s the Story of Gator Pit of Texas?
Johnny Mags couldn’t make it today, so Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) is solo. He talks with Ritchey Robin From Gator Pit of Texas.
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:
Ritch is the owner of Gator Pit of Texas and started the company in 1991
The company makes BBQ pits – they are hand made to order
Gator Pit of Texas makes everything from Backyard rigs to trailers to tailgators
They have started to make pellet grills as well
Gator Pit has a YouTube Channel at youtube.com/gatorritch
What is the Space Shuttle smoker?
What is Ritch’s favorite pit to make and which one does he like to cook on?
Are the larger smokers easier to cook on?
Gator Pit also makes fire pits that you can cook on
They also sell cutting boards – enter the discount code GATOR for 10% off
The have all kinds of pit accessories
Find the website for Gator Pit of Texas at gatorpit.net
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
November 19, 2019How is the New Weber SmokeFire Grill?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk about the Weber SmokeFire grills. These are Weber’s new offering in pellet grills.
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:
Johnny is officially in the Christmas season
What did Johnny watch on TV while he was recovering
Johnny and Mike talk about the new Weber pellet grills
How many turkeys is Johnny going to make?
What is a turkey bake?
Does Mike brine his turkeys?
How can I make my turkey ahead of time?
What kind of sides are best for Thanksgiving?
If you would like to order a cutting board from CustomcuttingboardsRUS go to gatorpitoftexas.wazala.com and use the coupon code GATOR for 10% off
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
November 12, 2019What’s the Best Cutting Board?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk to Ian Hemming from Custom Cutting Boards R Us.
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:
Ian talks about developing his cutting boards
Ian’s boards are great for presentation
His boards are made in the U.S.A.
The boards come in multiple colors – about 30 different combinations
The boards can be custom engraved
The half board is 19 x 11 and fits in a standard dishwasher
The boards have rubber fit, so they will not slide around
What does Mike like about the cutting board?
How did Ian get into the cutting board business?
Ian’s website can be found at customcuttingboardsrus.com
net incorporates Ian’s cutting boards
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
November 05, 2019Should I Be Keeping a BBQ Log?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk about economical options for a smoker and how to get started with 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:
Johnnie joins by Zoom from his car after his knee surgery
What are the reasons for keeping a logbook?
What type of information should I be recording?
How can a logbook help me with future cooks?
What kind of wood does Mike like to use?
What kind of phone apps are available for BBQ?
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.
29 min
October 29, 2019Tips for People New to BBQ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk about economical options for a smoker and how to get started with 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:
How did Mike’s plumbing project go?
How can I make my own smoker?
What’s the best way to get started with BBQ?
Facebook Marketplace is a good place to look for BBQ equipment
Which protein should I start with when I’m new to BBQ?
Are google searches and YouTube videos a good place to find information?
How do I know when my BBQ is done?
Facebook groups can be a great place to learn and find information
What book does Mike recommend?
Podcasts also provide great information
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
October 22, 2019Bringing Home the Bacon
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Allan Ømand Ungstrup who is a full time baconista. They talk about all things bacon.
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 exactly is a baconista?
Is sugar the enemy?
How did Allan get his start in bacon?
Allan has a bacon Advent calendar
The type of pig is very important as is the production
However, you also need to consider your cooking method
What happens when you feed cherries to pigs?
Allan has written a book all about bacon – Bacon Moments of Happiness
The book covers all aspects of bacon taste, production, and special types of bacon as well as plenty of recipes and bacon tasting tips and advice
He has a Kickstarter launching in November 5th to fund translating the book from Danish to English
More information can be found at baconista.dk
He also has a Facebook page called Bacon Recipes
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
October 15, 2019What is the Big Pig Jig?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Cindyloo Loo from the Big Pig Jig.
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:
The Big Pig Jig is on November 1 and 2
The Big Pig Jig is looking for judges
Find all the information about the event at bigpigjig.com
Johnnie and Mike talk to Cindyloo about how people can become judges for the event
What do they do with all the leftover product?
Do some of the competitors have permanent sites?
When do competitors get there to start setting up?
Cindyloo Loo talks about some of the entertainment they will have at the event
The golf tournament is the weekend before the event
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
October 08, 2019Favorite Football Snacks
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk about Mike paying off his debt and a future competition.

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’s the latest on Johnny’s knee?
What’s up with bacon wrapped pickles?
Will they let someone snort chili pepper powder on the show?
Has the whole pumpkin spice thing jumped the shark?
Johnny shocks Mike with a dog collar
Mike and Johnny talk about how they prepare chicken wings
Should the wings just be rubbed or sauced?
Are nachos a good football food?
What about meatballs for a football game?
Tacos are always a crowd favorite
You can never go wrong with pizza
Smoked sausage also works well for Football finger food
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