Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

October 01, 2019Who is the BBQ Broker?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Greg DiGiorgio to 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:
They talk about New England Pitmasters
Greg and Johnny recount their all nighter when they first met
Greg talks about some modifications to his smoker
The crew talks about trimming brisket
Greg goes into the details of the BBQ Broker
Is there anyone who doesn’t like beef?
What kind of Air Jordan’s does Greg have?
When did Greg get bitten by the BBQ bug?
How were Greg’s initial attempts at BBQ?
Greg talks about his BBQ sauces and rub
Find Greg on Instagram @the_bbqbroker
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.
37 min
September 24, 2019Robby Royal Joins Pit Life BBQ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Robby Royal from Rescue Smokers to the Pit.
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:
Robby lives in Sycamore, GA
How did Robby come up with his team – The Rescue Smokers?
Johnnie details many of the awards that Robby has won
Robbie has won 31 grand championships
He talks about his experience on BBQ Pitmasters
Who has the accent – Robby or Johnnie?
What was Robby’s most meaningful championship?
Robby shares some of experiences filming the TV shows
Was the portrayal of Robby on the shows accurate?
Robby talks about the BBQ Champs Academy
What kind of equipment does Robby cook on?
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.
37 min
September 17, 20195 Pound Burrito Eating Contest
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike square off in an eating challenge. Who can finish this monster first?
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 concentrate on eating:
Mike had a hair-brained scheme to have a contest to eat a 5 pound burrito
There is a time limit of 5 minutes
The burritos are from B’s Tacos in Londonderry
Johnnie and Mike review the ground rules
First to finish wins
If no one finishes, whoever has the least left is the winner
The loser gets shocked with an electronic dog collar
Who was the winner?
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
September 10, 2019Heath Riles Talks About BBQ
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Heath Riles to the Pit.
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:
Heath started cooking when he was 18
He built his own grill and went from there
Why did Heath decide it was time to go out on his own?
What happened to all the products he developed for Victory Lane
Johnnie goes through all of Heath’s various award including his 70th grand championship
How did he end up doing a commercial for Bank of America?
What type of equipment does Heath cook on?
In the past, Heath has done 30-35 events a year, but last year cut back to about 20 events
How long has he been doing videos?
Heath doesn’t mind sharing information about what he cooks
You need to have enough experience to know what the meat should feel like
Heath shares the story of the Traeger cake
Heath gives some insight into how he develops his rubs
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
September 03, 2019How Did the Boys Do at the BBQ Competition?
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) talk about the BBQ competition they attended as well as covering what they cooked over the long weekend.
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’s having issues with the medical community
How was Johnnie’s long weekend?
What is a hangover burger?
How did Pit Life BBQ do at the Smuttynose BBQ Smokeshow?
Did Messy Mike’s bring how any hardware?
What was the problem with the wing eating contest?
What happened to Mike’s iPhone?
What happened with The Spicy Shark hot sauce?
How was Johnnie’s turkey?
Mike talks about his little piggie
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
August 27, 2019Casey Bard from Tacticalories Seasoning Company
Pit Life BBQ's John Maguire (aka Johnny Mags) and Michael Massiglia (aka Messy Mike) welcome Casey Bard from Tacticalories Seasoning Company to talk about the products they make.
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:
Casey talks about how Tacticalories came about
He gives a little bit of his background and how he arrived at his company idea
They have some great names for their products: The Assault & Pepper, Bad Hombre Taco Seasoning and Dirty South among many others
They also sell a variety of sauces including hot sauce, taco sauce and a whiskey BBQ sauce
What is different about Tacticalories product range
Casey believes that you don’t need to target products to specific meats or food – it’s up to you what you like
His products are the answers to the promises he makes
He spent 3 years developing his BBQ sauce
Casey has 3 people in the warehouse and 7 in the manufacturing facility
They make their blends in batches of 50
Where is Webster, NY
Many of their products are keto & sugar free, no additives or fillers and made in the USA
Many ingredients have multiple grinds – course and fine
Find the company website at www.tacticalories.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
August 20, 2019All About BBQ Rubs
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about BBQ rubs. There’s more to it than meets the eye.
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 discusses:
Does Johnnie need a cock shot?
Mike models the new Pit Life BBQ T-shirt
How important does Mike think rubs are?
What kind of rubs do Johnnie and Mike recommend
How much do rubs suffer with age?
How long should I leave the rub on before the meat hits the smoker?
Do different meats require different types of rub?
What’s the right technique for applying the rub?
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
August 13, 2019Craig McPherson and the Blackstone Boys
Pit Life BBQ's Johnny Mags and Messy Mike invite Craig McPherson of Blackstone Boys’ fame to discuss all things BBQ and Blackstone. This episode is a can't miss!

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:
Blackstone is set to release a 48 inch unit
It’s a very versatile cooking tool for anyone from the beginner to the most advanced backyard chef
Blackstone boys ae a group of grilling enthusiasts in Amesbury, MA
Craig has some great tips for seasoning your Blackstone
Currently there is no record for flat top cookers lined up for a single cook Craig may set the record
The boys discuss Craig’s River Fest competition
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
August 06, 2019The Cooking Comedian at the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Vic Clevenger to the pit. Vic is known as the Cooking Comedian who does motivational speaking. Of course, he is a BBQ expert.
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:
Does Vic own a Blackstone or a Camp Chef?
How did Vic become known as the Cooking Comedian?
Vic is a motivational speaker and communications expert
He fell into comedy and started doing BBQ competitions
Mike’s wife thinks Vic is hilarious
Vic started a Facebook group called Chimney Cartel
Vic gives some chimney cooking tips
Can you cook in a Walmart shopping cart?
There’s 2 pages for Chimney Cartel – a public and a private one
Vic talks about cooking alligator
How should I prep my gator for cooking?
Is Vic still competing on the circuit?
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
July 30, 2019Saved by the Blackstone
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about the event Mike had this last weekend. He talks about how he salvaged the Mac & Cheese.
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 tries to help Mike with his phone
Mike’s close encounter with a Blackstone
There may be a Blackstone in Mike’s future
Johnnie and Mike will be at the Smutty BBQ Smokeshow on August 25
Will Pit Life BBQ be entering the competition?
Mike has a question about BBQ cones
Does Johnnie like turkey legs now and then?
What should Mike make for fairs and other events?
Mike challenges Johnnie to an eating 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.
33 min