Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

March 06, 2019 Sous Vide or Not To Sous Vide
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss Sous Vide. Today's show breaks down this interesting method of preparing your food especially meats. Is it cheating? Is it as good? Tune in to find out!

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.

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
February 27, 2019Ray Sheehan from BBQ Buddha
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk to Ray Sheehan. Ray is the creator and owner of BBQ Buddha.
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:
Ray has won a large number of sauce competitions
Ray attended culinary school and worked in restaurants
Mike and Ray talk about what it takes to bottle and distribute sauces and rubs
BBQ Buddha sauces include BBQ Buddha Memphis Mop and Kansas City BBQ Sauce
They offer a couple of rubs: BBQ Buddha Belly Rub (all purpose) and Zen Steak Rub
BBQ Buddha’s products are gluten free, no high fructose corn syrup, peanut free, no MSG, cholesterol free and contain no artificial flavors or colors
The website for BBQ Buddha can be found at www.bbqbuddha.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.
32 min
February 20, 2019It’s a Grate Show
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about grates. It’s a great way to spruce up your grill.
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 Johnnie buy something new?
Why do grill grates matter?
How do the grates affect the cooking temperature?
Can Johnnie figure out how the grate fits together?
The proper grill grates can prevent flare ups
Should I spray my grill grates?
Check out The Owl Nest BBQ show
Can I put my grates in the dishwasher?
Grill grates are available for any grill
They can also make custom grill grates for you
Have a look at grillgrate.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.
32 min
February 13, 2019Talking About Grills and Grates
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike are talking Valentine’s Day as well as grills and grates. They have a lot of good information.
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:
Mike brought smoked Mac and Cheese!
Johnnie and Mike talk about the history of Weber Grills
Mike points out that grillgrate.com/warehouse-sale is having a great warehouse sale
They discuss the evolution of the Weber grill over the years
How much were the original Weber grills?
They talk about Weber Park in Japan
What is dirty steak?
What about smoking a burger?
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 06, 2019Sean Hopkins Is Back at the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Hopkins from Lobster Q. He talks flame boss and he’s got food!
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:
Sean talks about how the Flame Boss works
The boys talk about Johnnie’s Valentine’s Day gift
They discuss the Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Kamado Kooker
We monitor the Flame Boss data while Sean goes to get the food from the smoker
Johnnie and Mike sample what Sean made – somehow, they forget the producer who makes the show happen
Sean talks about how he prepares Scotch eggs
Jonathan make an appearance and samples the 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.
41 min
January 30, 2019CJ Volkmann Stops by the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome CJ Volkmann. CJ talks about his successful 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 crew discusses:
What’s CJ’s pick for the Super Bowl
How did CJ get started on YouTube?
What has the growth been like for his YouTube channel Cooking with CJ?
CJ does 2 videos a week – one on Wednesday and one on Sunday
He puts 3-4 hours into editing the videos
What type of videos get the most views?
CJ talks about The Hot Seat
Where did Daddy Dutch come from?
Johnnie asks about the girlie drinks
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.
31 min
January 23, 2019What Did Johnnie Buy This Time?
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk Super Bowl, listener email and a whole lot more. Join them at the pit and enjoy 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 crew discusses:
The boys talk some Super Bowl
Questions from the listener email
How can I get into the catering business?
What’s the best way to smoke sausage?
What’s the best bratwurst?
How many grills and smokers does one man need?
Did Johnnie’s wife play him like a fiddle?
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.
32 min
January 16, 2019Dan Wright from Wright BBQ Company
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike Talk Barbecue with Dan Wright about Wright BBQ Company. They cover a lot of the products the company sells.
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:
Dan’s company creates a number of products for BBQ enthusiasts
Johnnie is a big fan of the Peach Chipotle BBQ sauce
The Pit Life boys used this sauce to win a competition
Dan talks about the packaging decisions for the BBQ sauce
They’ve been selling their rub since 2014
Dan talks about the challenges in making his products at scale
Dan works as a firefighter – he’s a captain in the safety division
They discuss smoking a turkey and then deep frying it
Does Dan like Alabama white sauce?
What’s the current status of the Beef Lovers Blend?
What’s Dan working on for future products?
Wright BBQ Company can be found online at wrightbbqco.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.
30 min
January 09, 2019The Boys Review Bill Gillespie’s Cookbook
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about some of the recipes in Bill Gillespie’s cookbook. Is smoked lemonade really a thing?
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 got a new cookbook for Christmas
The talk about The Secrets to Great Charcoal Grilling on the Weber
Mike reviews the recipe for smoked lemonade
Next up is the recipe for smoked meatloaf
What is a stuffed sausage fatty?
What about smoked desserts?
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.
32 min
January 02, 2019Sean Hopkins from Lobster Q Joins the Boys at the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike are joined by Sean Hopkins from Lobster Q. They talk about Sean’s restaurant experience.
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:
Do seafood and barbeque go together?
Are peanut butter and jelly wings really a thing?
What the heck is a scotch egg?
Sean talks about BBQ restaurants he’s visited in Austin
They talk about the competition BBQ circuit
Sean talks about the smokers he likes
They discuss the virtues of Flame Boss
Just how many smokers does Sean have?
What rub does Sean like to use?
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