Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

July 23, 2019Kim Stanfield Talks About the Northeast Barbecue Society
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Kim Stanfield from the Boo Boo Qued competition barbeque team. She discusses BBQ competition with Mike and Johnnie.
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:
Kim talks about the BBQ competition held in Brookline, NH this past weekend
Kim talks about their winning dessert
Mike stopped by the competition and describes the experience
Boo Boo Qued did very well at the competition
They bought the ingredients at local stores like BJs and Hannafords
What’s the average someone will spend on a competition?
What is the Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS)?
The website for the Northeast Barbeque Society is at nebs.org
Mike talks about cutting up a pig
Why should people join NEBS?
Kim talks about Angels in America - angelsinamerica.org
You can find Kim’s website at boobooqued.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.
34 min
July 16, 2019What is National Barbecue News?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Kell Phelps the Publisher of National Barbeque News. They will be talking about all things Barbecue News.
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:
Kell has been in barbecue for his entire life
His dad originally started Barbecue News
Kell talks about how National Barbecue News got started in 1990
National Barbecue News has about 10,000 subscribers as well as a strong social media presence
What’s going on for the 30th Anniversary of National Barbecue News?
How does National Barbecue News get its contributors for stories?
Members of The Northeast Barbecue Society get a free 1-year subscription
Besides news, the magazine also includes articles and recipes
What sauce does Kell see everywhere he goes?
Mike talks about smoked butter
The website for National Barbecue News is barbecuenews.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.
48 min
July 09, 2019What is Messy Mike Cooking?
Messy Mike is not in the studio today. He is on location and Johnnie talks to him about what he’s up to.
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 is Messy Mike today?
What is Mike up to?
He’s cooking and he has St. Louis ribs, chicken and mac & cheese
There are also some wings on the Old Hickory
Why is Mike in driving mode?
Does Mike like long walks on the beach?
Is Mike making cornbread today?
How long does it take to get everything ready for a catering event?
How does Mike prepare for a pig roast?
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.
28 min
July 02, 2019Does Pizza Count as BBQ?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Mic Stanfield to the pit. They will be talking about some accessories this week.
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:
Mic talks about the Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS)
He also discusses some of the charity work he does to provide food on the holiday
More information can be found about donating to charity events at the website nebs.org
Mic gives some details about Kids Que which is a barbeque competition for kids
What is kettle pizza and do I need to make it?
How much does a kettle pizza kit cost?
More information can kettlepizza.com
The kettle pizza adapter is not just for pizza
How long does it take to cook a pizza on the grill?
What is a Smokenator and how does it work?
Should I brine my turkey before I smoke it?
Should I become a judge before I become a BBQ competitor?
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.
38 min
June 25, 2019Johnnie Takes the Choco Challenge
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike have an important challenge today. Johnnie tries the Cocoa Loco.
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:
$5 of the purchase price of Cocoa Loco goes to charity
Johnnie recaps the Mason’s Army event last weekend where they raised over $18,000
They smoked over 300 pounds of meat
Mike recaps the event that he was at over the weekend
Mike enjoys Johnnies pain
Mike talks about some new products from Traeger
Johnnie talks about his experience smoking lobster
Does Johnnie Mags last 5 minutes before gulping down some milk?
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
June 18, 2019What Do the Listeners Want to Talk About?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about last week’s show. Mike missed out on a good time.
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 reviews last week’s dry aged beef experience
What do the listeners want to talk about?
Who wants to talk about ladies’ underwear?
Mike talks about Texas brisket
What does Johnnie like for brisket, pulled pork and ribs?
What do the boys think about tri tip?
Why do people get nervous when cooking brisket?
What is driving the price of brisket up?
What’s the price of brisket in Iowa?
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
June 11, 2019Is Dry Aged Beef Better?
Messy Mike is not around today, so Johnnie Mags welcomes Jonathan Carney to talk about dry aged beef. Maybe we’ll even have some pie.
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:
Jonathan talks about his love of dry aged beef
Johnnie and Jonathan sample some dry aged beef that Jonathan prepared for the show
How did these two meet?
What’s the best way to prepare dry aged beef?
What is the process to dry age beef?
Dry aging intensifies the true beef flavor
What’s the right humidity for dry aging?
What’s the yield after dry aging?
Do I need a circulation fan and/or hygrometer?
How does it taste?
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.
43 min
June 04, 2019What is the BBQ Hall of Fame?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their weekend BBQ exploits. Then they move on to the BBQ Hall of Fame
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 talks about the weekend and getting through it with Red Bull
Could Johnnie be in the chugging hall of fame?
How does the BBQ Hall of Fame work?
How do you get nominated for the BBQ HOF?
What does the nomination committee do?
Final voting is the nomination committee and all living inductees
Who are the nominees for this year?
Mike reviews some of the current members of the Hall of Fame
Johnnie and Mike go through the whole Hall of Fame roster
Why is Henry Ford in the BBQ Hall of Fame?
Why is Guy Fieri in the BBQ Hall of Fame?
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
May 28, 2019Memorial Day Weekend BBQ
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their Memorial Day Weekend cooks. They talk about what they made and the rubs and sauces they used.
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 BBQ for the long weekend?
What kind of wild game is good for BBQ?
The ins and outs of bacon weaves
Was Johnny’s pork loin dry?
Should I BBQ some alligator ribs?
Should I cook by time or by temperature?
Did Dave’s piece of meat look good?
What does Mike have to say about BBQ pictures on social media?
What is the proper way to cut a brisket?
Did Johnnie buy a new grill?
Are Johnnie and Mike going on a road trip?
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
May 21, 2019Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine With Johnny Stewart
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Johnny Stewart From Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine. Johnny is a trained chef who teaches culinary arts at both the local high school and college. They cover a wide variety of BBQ topics with Johnny.

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 a trained chef
Brings his chef training to BBQ
Teaches the kids how to smoke on an electric smoker
Has a lifetime of experience in BBQ cooking
Has a BBQ stand he runs on the weekend
Slow and low vs hot and fast which is better?
To achieve optimal bark should you use butcher paper or foil?
What is the 3-2-1 method and is it better than Messy Mike’s 2-1-1 method?
Kansas City cut vs St. Louis style ribs what is the difference?

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.
41 min