Pit Life BBQ

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Pit Life BBQ episodes

December 26, 2018Mike’s Niece Courtney Joins the Boys at the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their Christmas dinners. They also welcome Mike’s niece 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 crew discusses:
Mike’s niece talks about her experience at Messy Mike’s Barbecue
Mike got the OK from the state on the new trailer
The trailer should arrive sometime around March
Johnnie talks about his disappointment with Chinese food
Mike shares his thoughts on cooking beef ribs
Courtney’s team won the Pop Warner national cheerleading championship
Does Mike move too much on camera?
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
December 19, 2018It’s Christmas Around the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike celebrate a very BBQ Christmas. They exchange gifts and talk about what you might buy for your BBQ loved one.
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:
Some commentary on Mike’s Christmas outfit
Last minute gift ideas
What’s for Christmas dinner?
What’s up with Johnnie’s Christmas hat?
What gifts have arrived at the pit?
Ed Sullivan shows his face
Is there a brotherhood of fat guys?
Mike talks about Operation BBQ Relief
The website can be found at https://operationbbqrelief.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.
30 min
December 12, 2018Talking About Side Dishes
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about great side dishes to serve with BBQ. What you should be serving with your 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:
Based on listener feedback, the boys are talking about side dishes
What is Mexican street corn?
What was on Mike’s shopping list yesterday?
How should I prepare my baked beans?
Should I put hot dogs in my beans?
Is cole slaw barbeque salad?
How does Mike make cole slaw?
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
December 05, 2018Winterizing Your Smoker
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about winterizing smokers. They also talk about an important side dish – 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:
What did the boys do on their day off?
How is the Oklahoma Joe smoker?
What modifications did Johnnie make to his smoker?
Challenges with smoking in cold, windy weather
What are the steps for winterizing my smoker?
Johnnie recommends a paint scraper with brush and a putty knife for cleaning the fire box
Simple Green works well for degreasing
What sides should we have with our ribs?
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
November 28, 2018Steaks, Steaks and More Steaks
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike go back to the beef this week. They talk about all things steak.
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 kind of steak does Johnnie like best?
The crew talks about marinades
Mike covers a lot of ground on the variety of cuts of beef
What is a black and blue steak?
Tip for cooking for a crowd
What’s going on with steak in the competition world?
Mike talks about his competition experience
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
November 21, 2018Thanksgiving Sides and Desserts
Johnnie Mags and Messy welcome David Garofalo the creator of Studio 21 Podcast Cafe. They thoroughly discuss Thanksgiving sides and desserts.
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 does Dave like for Thanksgiving?
How is Dave preparing his Thanksgiving bird?
Is Thanksgiving the best holiday of them all?
Why don’t we eat turkey more often?
What about the standard green bean casserole?
Do I need rolls with my dinner?
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
November 14, 2018Talking Turkey about Thanksgiving
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk turkey this week. They go through all aspects of cooking the perfect Bird.
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:
Is it Messy Mike or Messy Mark?
Is Thanksgiving the best holiday?
How should I prepare my Thanksgiving bird?
Should I get a fresh or frozen turkey?
Johnnie is still bothered about feathers on chicken wings?
To brine or not to brine – that is the question
How do the boys feel about mayonnaise?
Stuffing inside or outside the bird?
Butterball has a turkey hotline?
How about injecting the bird with butter?
What kind of wood is the best for smoking turkey?
Where do I take my turkey’s temperature?
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
November 07, 2018 Bobby & Jack’s Memphis Barbecue Comes to the Pit
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome John Ryan. John Ryan is opening a new BBQ restaurant in Tewksbury, MA.

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 will they be serving at Bobby & Jack’s Barbecue?
John Ryan talks about the restaurant?
What kind of sauces will they have?
Should I own a Thermapen thermometer?
What is a BBQ Sundae?
What kind of sides will be available?
John Ryan’s family also owns John Ryan’s Pubs
What’s for dessert?
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.
25 min
October 31, 2018 BBQ Road Trip
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about Mike’s trip to Georgia. Mike gives details about his adventure.
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 are the bars in Georgia?
How do you make deep fried creamed corn?
What kind of critters do they eat in Louisiana?
How was the trip to the trailer manufacturer?
How are the Georgia Bulldogs doing?
Which health departments need to approve the trailer design?
What kind of smoker did Mike pick?
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 24, 2018 Live Viewer Questions
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike take some live questions from the viewers.
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 is the difference between St. Louis and spare ribs?
Why are they called spare ribs?
Why would anyone smoke a goldfish?
How would I smoke a lobster?
Should I make smoked Fritos?
How do I go about smoking a pizza?
Where is Mike traveling to?
What does NSF mean?
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.
26 min