The SmokerBuilder Podcast

The SmokerBuilder Podcast

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  • S2 Ep3: BBQ Life in Quarantine (With Special Guest Johnny Briquette of PitHustle)
    In this 2nd part of a 3 part series: Johnny Briquette (PitHustle BBQ) and I got to talkin about what he's been up to during quarantine, and how he's been sharpening his BBQ game! 

    He also offers some advice about your competition cooks and how to hone in on your BBQ Skills!

    In the second part of our 3 part series interviewing Johnny we'll cover topics like:
    -How long to practice cooking on one meat
    -Skills you Can sharpen in a time of Social Distancing
    -Awesome Events that the PitHustle Crew are looking forward to once all the COVID-19 stuff is over
    -And the age old question: Fat Cap Up? OR Fat Cap Down?

    We had a good time and hope you do too!

    You're listening to the PitMaster Secrets Podcast!

    Tom and I started SmokerBuilder in 2010 with the vision to help people build smokers and teach them how to use them. Since then we have helped thousands of people build their first smoker.

    Now it's your turn! We want to give you a FREE set of our SmokerPlans! Our plans have been selling for $79.00 and up for over 10 years now and we want to make sure you get your opportunity to claim your free set before they are gone!

    Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

    YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

    If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
    22 min
  • S2 Ep2: Competition BBQ: Then & Now (With Special Guest Johnny Briquette of PitHustle)
    We had a special guest on the podcast today: Johnny Briquette of PitHustle BBQ! We got to talkin about the good old days of Competition BBQ  and the good days yet to come!

    In the first part of our 3 part series interviewing Johnny we'll cover topics like:

    -Different Kinds of Smoker transportation
    -Memories of when we first met
    -BBQ on Social Media
    -How Competition BBQ has changed
    -The Future of Competition BBQ!
    and MORE!

    We had a good time and hope you do too!

    You're listening to the PitMaster Secrets Podcast!

    Tom and I started SmokerBuilder in 2010 with the vision to help people build smokers and teach them how to use them. Since then we have helped thousands of people build their first smoker.

    Now it's your turn! We want to give you a FREE set of our SmokerPlans! Our plans have been selling for $79.00 and up for over 10 years now and we want to make sure you get your opportunity to claim your free set before they are gone!

    Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

    YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

    If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!




    16 min
  • S2 Ep1: The Difference Between a Reverse Flow and Offset Smoker
    Howdy Podcasters! On today's episode I'm talking about the main differences between a reverse flow smoker and an offset smoker.

    Here's an outline for those of your wanting to follow along:

    Reverse Flow Smoker Vs. Offset Smoker (Differences)
    • Construction Of:
      • Baffle Plate versus Throat Baffle
      • Smoke Stack Location
      • Fire Box Height
      • Operation:
        • Temperature Control
        • Start Up Sequence Options
        • Temperature Zones
        • Cooking Style:
          • Cooking Top Down versus Bottom Up
          • Flip and Rotate Food
          • Quantity of Food

          • Tom and I started SmokerBuilder in 2010 with the vision to help people build smokers and teach them how to use them. Since then we have helped thousands of people build their first smoker.

            Now it's your turn! We want to give you a FREE set of our SmokerPlans! Our plans have been selling for $79.00 and up for over 10 years now and we want to make sure you get your opportunity to claim your free set before they are gone!

            Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

            YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

            If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
            22 min
          • S1 Ep22: Is Thin Metal OK For a Fire Box?
            Howdy Podcasters!
            On today's episode I'm talking about a question I get asked frequently. Is 1/8 inch steel too thin for a fire box?
            Here's an outline of the show for you to follow along with!
            • Is 1/8 inch steel too thin?
            • How I would reinforce the walls
            • Would Insulation be helpful?
            • Should you wrap the firebox with a second layer?
            • Could you use 1/8 inch for the cook chamber?
            • What if the door warps?
            • Don't get too stressed out about your first smoker build!

            • Tom and I started SmokerBuilder in 2010 with the vision to help people build smokers and teach them how to use them. Since then we have helped thousands of people build their first smoker.

              Now it's your turn! We want to give you a FREE set of our SmokerPlans! Our plans have been selling for $79.00 and up for over 10 years now and we want to make sure you get your opportunity to claim your free set before they are gone!

              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
              13 min
            • S1 Ep21: 21- Beginnings Of SmokerBuilder: Interview With Tom Heath
              Howdy podcasters! You don't want to miss this episode! I was able to pull Tom aside for a quick interview today! I was able to ask him some questions from some of our members and get his thoughts captured!

              Tom and I started SmokerBuilder in 2010 with the vision to help people build smokers and teach them how to use them. Since then we have helped thousands of people build their first smoker.

              Now it's your turn! We want to give you a FREE set of our SmokerPlans! Our plans have been selling for $79.00 and up for over 10 years now and we want to make sure you get your opportunity to claim your free set before they are gone!

              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
              15 min
            • S1 Ep20: 20- How To Use The BBQ Pit Calculator
              On this episode I teach you how to use our BBQ Pit Calculator found at BBQPitCalculator.com to properly design your smoker!

              I take a deep dive into the inner workings of your smoker and tell you all of my proven best practices to use when deciding on your smoker's design.

              YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

              Join our community at SmokerBuilder.com or on Facebook and take the journey with us!
              Also, we have a special offer for you that you are not going to want to miss out on!

              We want to give you a FREE set of our Smoker Plans that will get you on track to building the best smoker you have ever owned or used!
              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
              31 min
            • S1 Ep19: 19- BBQ and Legacy
              What does BBQ have to do with Legacy? Legacy is your contribution to your loved ones and what they will remember you by. Traditions and memories can live on for generations to come. What if you had something to leave behind that enabled your loved ones to re-live those memories?

              Building your BBQ Legacy can start with the actual project itself! How about an easy starting place to learn how to build your own smoker? Look no further! SmokerBuilder is here for you!

              YOU can be a #SmokerBuilder!

              Join our community at SmokerBuilder.com or on Facebook and take the journey with us!
              Also, we have a special offer for you that you are not going to want to miss out on!

              We want to give you a FREE set of our Smoker Plans that will get you on track to building the best smoker you have ever owned or used!
              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!

              15 min
            • S1 Ep18: 18-Right Way And Wrong Way To Build A Smoker
              Is there a right or wrong way to build a smoker? find out on this episode of PitMaster Secrets! I'll tell you the secret answer to this age old question!

              If you are looking for an easy starting place to learn how to build your own smoker, look no further! SmokerBuilder is here for you!

              YOU can be a SmokerBuilder! Join our community at SmokerBuilder.com or on Facebook and take the journey with us!
              Also, we have a special offer for you that you are not going to want to miss out on!

              We want to give you a FREE set of our Smoker Plans that will get you on track to building the best smoker you have ever owned or used!
              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
              14 min
            • S1 Ep17: Do I Have To Paint It?
              Man, do I have to paint it?
              Man, I tell you what! If there's one thing that I cannot stand is having to paint something! On today's episode, I'm gonna tell you everything I know about painting a smoker.
                      I have built a lot of smokers and you know the one thing about building smokers is that you know eventually, you're going to have to paint. You're gonna have to do it at some point down the road and you know whatever color you're going to paint this awesome smoker,  it's gonna look amazing!
              Listen in and follow along with me as I tell you some of the secrets I have learned to help you get an amazing paint job on your new smoker!

              If you are looking for an easy starting place to learn how to build your own smoker, look no further!
              SmokerBuilder is here for you! We have a special offer for you that you are not going to want to miss out on!
              We want to give you a FREE set of our Smoker Plans that will get you on track to building the best smoker you have ever owned or used!
              Claim you FREE set of our smoker plans at www.SmokerPlans.com

              If you want to build your own smoker the right way the first time but you don't want to weld check out our easy to assemble kits and parts to build your own UDS Drum Smoker!  Click Here to check out our selection!
              20 min
            • S1 Ep16: 16- Baffle Plates Explained
              Hey guys and gals! On today's Podcast episode we are talking about Baffle Plates! We get lots of questions about what they are, why we need them, and when to use them.
              Here's the outline for the show...
              1. What is a baffle?
                1. Heat Sync
                2. Air Diverter
                3. Restrictor
                4. When do we use them?
                  1. Direct Fired Applications
                  2. Intake or Combustion Air Path
                  3. Temp Zone Tuning
                  4. Other Hidden Benefits
                    1. Grease Collection
                    2. Fuel Efficiency
                    3. Easy Operation
                    4. I tell ya what, I would love to see you build your own smoker!
                      I know you can do it and I am here to help you!
                      Here are several ways I can help you build your own smoker:
                      • Get a FREE set of our Smoker Plans that will help you build an AMAZING Patio Style Reverse Flow Smoker at www.SmokerPlans.com
                      • Learn how to weld, basic fabrication, and advice from our community at SmokerBuilder.com/forums
                      • Get all the parts you need to build your smoker and even some bolt together kits at SmokerBuilderMFG.com
                      • Browse all of our published Smoker Plans at SmokerPlans.net
                      • If you want to talk directly to Frank or Tom about your build call us at (573)612-1315


                      • 15 min

                      About The SmokerBuilder Podcast

                      From the publisher's feed

                      Frank Cox “The BBQ Pit Engineer”™️ of SmokerBuilder shares his tricks and secrets from over 14 years of building smokers