The Pitmaster's Podcast

Rusty Monson & Anthony Lujan

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We are BBQ competition competitors that aim to share information, advice, tips, and tall tales about our favorite pastime. We talk with the top names in the barbecue industry as well as legends of the backyard, restauranteurs, and more! Our hope is you learn something about BBQ on each episode and you are entertained while doing it!

Beer's Blackdog BBQ Tasting

Beer's Blackdog BBQ is a family owned business in the heart of northern Minnesota's lake country. Born from the good old days of weekly gatherings of good people and good BBQ. Blackdog has grown to be a favorite sauce all over the globe. It is a sauce that appeals to a wide variety of tastes, a sweet tangy sauce with a hint of smokiness and just enough heat to keep you coming back for more. For your next gathering around the smoker or the grill, Que with the Big Dog, Beer's Blackdog BBQ!

Apr 24, • 32:51

Join us and Phil "The Grill" Johnson, the Jay-Z of BBQ

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson’s persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up a “latchkey kid” while his parents worked, Johnson learned to cook and take care of himself, while navigating the streets of Manhattan on his own.  His parents’ hard work paid off, and they moved their family to Wyandach, a suburb on Long Island, known equally for its less-than-stellar public schools and the exceptional artists and athletes it turne

Apr 17, • 31:58

Join us to chat with The BBQ Pit Bros Pit Masters Jordan Williams and Richard Smith

BBQ Pit Bros was established in 2021 by head Pit Master Jordan Williams with Co-Pitmaster Richard Smith. Jordan is an Air Force Veteran with passion for competition BBQ. We are a backyard competition team that travels around the Midwest to compete in Iowa Barbecue Society, Minnesota Barbecue Society, and Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned events. We have placed and competed in multiple competitions throughout the 3, going on 4 years we have been competing. Last year we won Iowa Barbecue Soc

Apr 10, • 41:37

SCA Worlds Recap with Brennon Nielson

SCA Worlds Recap with Brennon Nielson

Apr 3, • 28:45

Join us to get the new news from Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ

Kyle and his dad began watching a series called BBQ Pitmasters. They were immediately captivated and the show “lit a fire” under the duo, propelling them to learn to cook competition-style BBQ and eventually compete. That year for Christmas, Kyle bought Jerry a little offset smoker and the two got to work cooking almost every weekend, determined to teach themselves how to smoke meat on a competitive level. Competing in KCBS contests, Kyle has earned four grand championships (two in partnership w

Mar 27, • 1:01:18

Meat Hammer Tasting

Lee Coronado, raised in Perryton, Texas, has always had a passion for experimenting with flavors. As a child, he would mix different sauces and condiments from the fridge together to create unique taste combinations, showcasing his natural curiosity in the kitchen. Lee's journey into the world of barbecue began when his good friend Matt Yara built an Ugly Drum Smoker. After trying the BBQ Matt cooked on it, Lee was hooked. Inspired by the flavors, he decided to build his own smoker and dive deep

Mar 20, • 53:14

Join us and Blake, Owner and Creator of Bacana Grills

Blake lived in Brazil, where he fell in love with churrasco - not just the incredible food but the way it brought people together, connecting them through fire and flavor. When he returned to the U.S., he wanted to bring that tradition home. But nothing quite captured the essence of Brazilian barbecue - so he built it. Bacana makes it easy to bring the flavor and energy of Brazilian churrasco to any backyard. The multiple rotating skewers let you cook everything from picanha to chicken, sausage,

Mar 13, • 51:00

Join us and Jorey from Juice Workin and Shaan from What_s In De Pot

Today we are talking about the new Traeger Woodridge pellet smoker.

Mar 6, • 57:24

Join us to talk to Champion Pitmaster Phil Breeden of LC BBQ

Phil has competed in over 300 sanctioned competitions (350 to be exact) including IBCA, KCBS, BCA, and LSBS to date. Phil currently has 90 Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion wins combined, with over 300k Career Earnings. ​Phil grew up In Sour Lake, Texas, his love for food started at a young age, and sports fueled his competitive drive to be the best. He now resides in Bandera Texas with his wife Carmen and their four children. Phil’s first competition was in January of 2015…Hardin County G

Feb 27, • 58:47

Rooster and Greybeard are back!!

Rooster and Greybeard are back to help us plan the perfect Valentine's Day!

Feb 20, • 1:05:39

2025 BBQ Rub Tournament

We are excited to announce that we will be conducting a blind tasting of various BBQ rubs to determine the winner of the 2025 BBQ Rub competition. This event will feature a diverse selection of rubs, some of which will be tasted live during the events. Join us for this thrilling experience as we uncover exceptional flavors, ultimately crowning the champion of BBQ rubs. Don't miss out on the chance to witness this epic showdown and find out which rub will crowned Champ!

Feb 13, • 48:12

Phil the Grill

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson’s persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up a “latchkey kid” while his parents worked, Johnson learned to cook and take care of himself, while navigating the streets of Manhattan on his own.  His parents’ hard work paid off, and they moved their family to Wyandach, a suburb on Long Island, known equally for its less-than-stellar public schools and the exceptional artists and athletes it turne

Feb 6, • 27:01

Jeremy With Flyin' Pig BBQ

I am a husband, father and bbq athlete! I started doing competition cooking in 2020 and have been hooked ever since. I mainly participate in SCA events, but also compete in backyard and KCBS competitions when the opportunity arises. I just came off my best season overall where I was able to secure the Grand Champion title for both ancillaries and ribs in the BBQ Pitstop steak championship series for Utah and finished 4th place in steak.

Jan 30, • 55:57

Casting and Cooking with Tom Jasinski

I’m a lifelong foodie who’s passionate about bringing people together through bold, approachable recipes. Growing up, I spent countless hours helping make dinner, cooking fish, and baking holiday cookies with my mom. I also learned the art of smoking meat, grilling, and grinding sausage with my dad during our backyard barbecues. These moments instilled a love for food and taught me the importance of connection around the table. My journey into barbecue started as a way to honor those family

Jan 23, • 49:35

Colorado Bulldawgs BBQ With Levi Stoakes

The teams 2 English Bulldogs, Brisket and Blaze, claim all the glory for the hard work Colorado Bulldawg BBQ puts in to keep winning on the competition BBQ Trail. Their humans, Levi & Jessica, might have something else to say about that! Colorado Bulldawg BBQ got their start in 2015 with just a few competitions each year. Last year the team decided to chase the Kansas City Barbecue Society Team of the Year points race, and their efforts didn't disappoint. They landed 6th Overall in the countr

Jan 16, • 1:01:46

How Low Can You Slow with Jared Pullman

Jared Pullman started How Low Can You Slow back in 2016, with the goal to help everyday grill enthusiasts, make better barbecue in their own backyards. Since then, Jared has worked as a content creator and recipe developer, based primarily on Instagram. Jared is a native of New Zealand, which is where his barbecue journey began. Jared is now based in Boise Idaho and is the founder of the Idaho Barbecue Association-a group committed to building and growing the BBQ community in Idaho and surroundi

Jan 9, • 1:02:39

BBQ Rub Tasting with - Girls Can Grill

Christie is the owner of Girls Can Grill® and an award-winning competitive pitmaster. I have cooked on dozens of grills and have at least 30 in my backyard at any given time. I have developed recipes for several companies within the grilling and BBQ industry. I also competed in BBQ Brawl on Food Network and am the host of the BBQ Tips Podcast.

Dec 26, 2024 • 55:44

JDQ BBQ Rub Tasting

JDQ BBQ is a family-owned Barbecue Rub Company based in Kansas City, the mecca of Barbecue. We make award-winning Sweet Barbecue Rub with hints of pecan and pepper that complement any meat. Our rub has proven results on the competition bbq circuit, bringing championship flavor to your very own backyard.

Dec 19, 2024 • 51:18

Join us to visit with Girls Can Grill's Christie Vanover - Holiday Grilling Book

Join us to visit with Girls Can Grill's Christie Vanover to celebrate the release of her first cookbook, Holiday Grilling!!

Dec 12, 2024 • 59:24

Mardy Rich - Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company

Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company: Freshly Brewed Magic Since 2020 Founded in 2020, Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company is your portal to a world of exceptional coffee experiences. We specialize in roasting small batches of the finest beans, offering over 40 unique varieties to tantalize your taste buds. We were born from my passion for coffee & competition BBQ. We have been involved in the BBQ world promoting and sponsoring events like the Steak Cookoff association, Memphis in May, BBQ Pitstop competit

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:00:53

Marcio Borguezan with Hog Addiction BBQ

Welcome to Hog Addiction BBQ MIM Whole Hog World Champions SCA Rib World champions Whole Hog Smokeslam Champions 10 Consecutive MBN Grand Championships in a row(National Record) And many more Grand Championships !

Nov 28, 2024 • 1:09:40

Tasting with Rylee from Steak Princess BBQ

Rylee Wright, also known as Steak Princess BBQ, is a passionate Georgia girl who loves to cook. She received her first grill at the age of 8 and now owns nearly 20 grills and smokers, with plans to expand her collection even further. Rylee competes in the Steak Cookoff Association and the backyard division of KCBS, where she has consistently placed in the top 10 in many competitions. One of her notable achievements includes winning the first-ever ladies' Steak Cookoff event held at Loblolly F

Nov 21, 2024 • 42:58

Jon from Crazy Gringo BBQ

Crazy Gringo BBQ began well before 2019, without me even realizing it. Various experiences in my life led me to discover what brings me peace: cooking for people! I particularly enjoy cooking outdoors on grills, although I'm not limited to that. My culinary journey started when I was a young boy. I joined Cub Scouts around the age of five, and I began cooking shortly after that, particularly during camping trips.   I remember planning the menu for our weekend camping excursions and cooking meals

Nov 14, 2024 • 1:06:13

BBQ N Bourbon

Whiskey drinkers and BBQ addicts. Find them on TikTok and YouTube (barbecuenbourbon), talking, cooking, and tasting, whiskey and BBQ.

Nov 7, 2024 • 1:07:34

Big Smoke Barbecue

Ashley, 31 from England. I got into bbq by mistake, having bought an offset smoker accidentally. I intended to buy a cheap charcoal grill but had no experience or knowledge in what I was buying. That was in the summer of 2020, fast forward 2 years from then and I started my own home takeaway bbq business, and then fast forward another 2 years and we’ve just done 16 pop up catering events and a wedding this year. We’ve been on the meat and greet bbq podcast, and met Evan LeRoy & Bradley Robinson

Oct 31, 2024 • 1:02:12

The BBQ Queen - Roxanne Miller

Hi I’m The BBQ Queen! My name is Roxanne Miller. I am a Wife and a Mother of 3. I grew up in Firebaugh, CA and currently reside in Hanford, CA. I have always been passionate about cooking from a very young age. I loved to cook all types of food so BBQ just seemed like something that would be fun to learn. I started my instagram page in 2016 and chose the name because I thought it was cute. I quickly started growing a following and was cooking for my Instagram page almost daily. In 2017 I started

Oct 24, 2024 • 54:54

Backyard Roundtable

Join us with three amazing up-and-coming BBQ competition teams! Wild West BBQ, 5XL BBQ, and 1_Bite_BBQ to talk about how they started, what they are doing to improve, and work their way up to beat the pros!

Oct 17, 2024 • 1:11:20

Jorey Hansen

Born in Houston, Texas raised in Utah. Currently live in St. George Utah, I own a private training facility, Prolific Performance and have been a certified personal trainer for 10 years. Owning Prolific for 4 years now. I learned my passion for culinary art from my late Mother Teresa at age 6 she taught me to cook and now I also own a small meal prep/catering company called Juicy’s Kitchen! I was invited to join the Traeger team 3 years ago where I met YOU, and so many amazing chefs who inspire

Oct 10, 2024 • 1:11:24

SmellaQue Competition BBQ Team

Janice Smella is the pitmaster for the SmellaQue Competition BBQ Team. Competing on the bbq circuit since 2014, this three time Canadian National BBQ Champion has travelled and cooked across North America. The SmellaQue consists of her husband and two kids. Occasionally the team has changed, as Janice's teenage daughter has recently begun to cook as a solo team challenging Janice and other teams at BBQ contests. Janice's specialties is that she's versatile and not afraid to try things out. Wheth

Oct 3, 2024 • 1:03:23

Rub Tasting with Bushmaster BBQ Brawler

Bushmaster BBQ Brawler 01 Brisket Rub, crafted by a veteran and champion pitmast Chris Webb! This seasoning blend is full of flavor and creates a perfect bark every time. Ideal for use in the backyard as well as on the BBQ trail! Whether you're smoking low and slow or grilling hot and fast, this rub will bring out the best in your brisket.

Sep 26, 2024 • 45:21

Wireless Probe Technology Round Table

We talk to Christie Vanover and Greg Rempe join us to discuss the newest wireless probe technology.

Sep 19, 2024 • 59:22

The "Crain" Attraction

Brandon and Katelyn, accomplished cooks with experience in the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA), have made the decision to delve into the realm of barbecue rubs. We will be conducting a live tasting of The "Crain" Attraction. Your presence and any questions you may have are warmly welcomed!

Sep 12, 2024 • 47:53

Matthew Hussey - The Hungry Hussey

Matthew Hussey from Trinity, NC. I’m a full-time electrical equipment sales engineer, but when the workday ends, I dive headfirst into my real passion—cooking! I’m the guy behind "The Hungry Hussey" on YouTube, where I’ve been sharing my love for backyard grilling, smoking, and cooking since 2012. It all started in 2012 when I got my first Big Green Egg. That was the moment I became a certified “Egghead,” and I’ve been hooked ever since. I used to post my cooks on Instagram, but things kicked in

Sep 5, 2024 • 1:02:47

The Pitmasters Podcast Team Round Table

We will discuss the recent changes to The Pitmasters Podcast, including new team members and their contributions to the show and BBQ community.

Aug 29, 2024 • 1:02:25

Jacqueline Wise

Jacqueline Wise, a Cordon Bleu trained professional chef, event designer, forager, and avid gardener, is passionate about hosting epic parties and creating delicious meals, especially those involving fire! With experience at The Ritz London, two Michelin Star restaurants, and Buckingham Palace, Jacqueline now runs several food businesses, including @Positivelydeliciousfood for Nomadic Fire-Cookery and Foraging School, @Kelmsleycatering for weddings, and 'Jacqueline Wise Chefs' for luxury fine-di

Aug 22, 2024 • 41:01

Scott Nardi - We chat about how to get more people cooking again

Scott is a competition steak cook and occasional KCBS chicken cook from Shiocton, WI. He started participating in SCA competitions in 2019 and has since collected 22 1st-place wins and a World Championship. When he’s not out on the competition trail he enjoys cooking backyard BBQ at home with his wife Jessica and their 4 dogs & 3 cats.

Aug 15, 2024 • 1:04:44

John Kellum @K3llum

You can often find John tailgating at home and away Jacksonville Jaguars games. He lives and breathes tailgating; it’s definitely a passion of his. Everything from planning the season's cooks based on opponents to loading the Traegers up in the truck at 6 am. He enjoys those fall Saturdays/Sundays bonding with friends and family over a delicious meal. More recently, he has dipped his toe into the competition scene here in Jax, where he has taken home 1st place in ribs, brisket, and sides. Learni

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:08:30

Kara from Scale and Tailor

Kara, Is that BBQ Mom from Toronto, Canada. You can find her dancing around the kitchen and firing up her grills on the daily. She is a BBQ recipe developer and content creator for some of BBQs biggest names. Sharing her life as a mother of three with energy and a zest for life (pun intended) and BBQ.

Aug 1, 2024 • 1:03:50

Leigh Brandon

Leigh Brandon has lived in Houston for 45 years. She works in Commercial Banking but when she's not banking, you can find her cooking, gardening, or fishing on the weekends. Living in Texas and being close to the Louisiana state line, her dishes are a mix of Southern and Tex-Mex to Cajun inspired. If you were to sit down at her dinner table on a Sunday afternoon, you would be met with Texas smoked brisket, fried Southern catfish, venison smoked sausage, or frog legs, Cajun crawfish dirty rice, f

Jul 25, 2024 • 50:23

Troy Bilbrough with Bacon Brother

Troy is a father of 2 young kids, Back to back steak and ancillary champion of NZ 2022 and 2023, two time NZ BBQ Alliance Grand Champion, competes in Australia and the USA, runs a legendary bbq joint, 2 burger joints, a couple of food trucks, a catering business and a micro brewery.

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:09:44

Smokin' Hoggz BBQ - Bill Gillespie

Smokin' Hoggz BBQ is a competition BBQ team from Abington, MA, formed in 2008. What started out as a hobby has turned into a small family business. We have created a line of rubs, sauces, and cookbooks for you to enjoy and share with your friends and family.

Jul 11, 2024 • 1:17:07

Jeremy Yoder - Mad Scientist BBQ

Jeremy Yoder is a barbecue enthusiast from Kentucky who loves to spend time smoking meat and enjoying the rewards of a long cook.

Jul 4, 2024 • 1:00:47

What's In Da Pot

Shaan,    He is passionate about creating dishes that combine the warmth and flavor of home with the vibrant influences of Caribbean, Latin, and BBQ traditions. Being raised in Sangre Grande, Trinidad, and Toronto, Canada, food was not only a means of sustenance but also a joyous celebration. I developed a deep appreciation for the rich and diverse flavors of my heritage. For instance, Sunday lunches typically consisted of BBQ chicken, fried rice, potato salad, and sliced cucumber with a da

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:02:34

Logan Chestnut

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Logan Chestnut, the talented pitmaster of Small Batch BBQ and the charismatic host of the Right On Que Podcast. Our conversation delved into the intricate world of competitive BBQ, exploring the triumphs and challenges of his competition days and the journey that led him to where he is today.

Jun 20, 2024 • 50:57

Live Tasting With Blazing Star

Mike Star a 21-year US Air Force Veteran, whose global travels ignited a passion for diverse cultures and flavors. Now, those worldly experiences are infused into every bottle of sauce and seasoning, promising to elevate your backyard gatherings to new heights. Prepare for a culinary adventure where every dish bursts with high-quality ingredients and bold, perfectly balanced flavors. Say goodbye to bland dinners and lackluster barbecue parties – Blazing Star BBQ guarantees an unforgettable dinin

Jun 13, 2024 • 46:36

SCA roundtable with Jonny Cobia, Brennon Nielson and Steve Conaway. Rusty's goodbye

SCA roundtable with Jonny Cobia, Brennon Nielson, and Steve Conaway.  This is Rusty's Last show.  Thank you for all the support and memories. It all has meant more than you will ever know!

May 30, 2024 • 1:07:34

Keith Wineinger of the Burn Shop

We chatted with Keith Wineinger of the Burn Shop. He makes custom grills for all types of smokers, grills, and other appliances. We had a blast chatting with him, and you'll love what he offers. Head over to the Burn Shops Website and check them out.

May 9, 2024 • 1:05:18

Chris Ayres of Zia Smoke BBQ

We chat with Chris Ayres of Zia Smoke BBQ.  We chat about why chopped brisket is better and why you should never say you cook better than a restaurant pitmaster....  and of course a whole lot more.

May 3, 2024 • 1:17:05

Caray Ann Sharp of Hot Mess Express

We talk with Caray Ann Sharp of Hot Mess Express. She won a few big steak comps, and her method is, well, different. Join us to discuss more the philosophy of comps than the methods.

Apr 25, 2024 • 54:27

Mike Erickson Founder of The National High School BBQ Association

We talk to Mike Erickson Founder of National High School BBQ Association about what he is doing to keep the bbq flame going in our youth through high school bbq comps,  Tune in and check out The National High School BBQ Association

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:13:06

Brett Gallaway SCA World Championship Recap

We catch up with Brett Galloway co-founder of the SCA.  We talk about his new book, the world championship and more.

Apr 4, 2024 • 59:30

Sneak Peak of Rusty's new podcast On The Road: A Food Truck Podcast

This week we tried to get a guest but they had other plans.  Instead, you get the first episode of Rusty's new food truck podcast.  We hope you enjoy.  We will back to 100% this next week

Mar 28, 2024 • 1:29:40

Bobbi Beaver of The Rocky Mountain BBQ Association.

We explore the interworkings of a BBQ Association. Bobbi chats with us about the association, its work, and how to get involved.

Mar 14, 2024 • 1:00:51

Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty BBQ

We catch up with Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty Rubs and sauces.  A legendary rub maker and a hell of a competition cook as well.

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:27:57

Are indoor smokers the future? with Christie Vanover and Dan Phelps

We chat with Dan Phelps and Christie Vanover about the new GE indoor pellet smoker.  They have had a few serious cooks on it and we break it down.

Feb 29, 2024 • 1:16:27

John Lindsay All Q'ued Up

We have John Lindsey of All Q'ued Up joins us again.  We catch up but mostly we talk about the side of sponserships nobody wants to hear or talk about.

Feb 22, 2024 • 1:27:52

Cherry Anchor BBQ

We talk to Joe Wilson and BJ Searcy of Chaery Anchor BBQ.  They are a new BBQ team that is already out winning big contests.  We chat with them about winning Bullhead and some of their processes.

Feb 15, 2024 • 55:34

Steve Johnson of BBQ Pitstop

Steve Johnson, owner of BBQ Pitstop, a BBQ supply chain in Utah.  Steve talks rub selection and if you want to bring your rubs or suces to market.  He also reveals the dates for the BBQ Pitstop Steak Championship Series in Utah.

Jan 31, 2024 • 1:09:34

Miriam and Nate Benson SCA tell all

Miriam Benson, SCA champ, and her husband, Nate Benson SCA champ as well, break down their whole cook.  Nothing was left un answered.  If you're looking to get into SCA or need some great tips this one is you you

Jan 26, 2024 • 1:16:37

Evan Wiederspohn

We chat with Evan Wiederspohn a young talent killing it in BBQ, Steak and the WFC.

Jan 12, 2024 • 1:20:57

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Dec 15, 2023 • 3:49

Henry LaFollette

We chat with Henry LaFollette, a SCA promotor who keeps his buy-ins low and the purse high.  Wanna know how he does it?  Download this episode to find out!

Nov 10, 2023 • 1:01:36

B'Mackin BBQ

Fresh off their RGC at the Jack, Brett and Benny run us through their method and share some great tips on improving your comp cook.

Oct 26, 2023 • 1:33:58

Ty Higgins of Smokin' Pokes BBQ

We have Ty Higgins on the show.  He just took down the American Royal SCA comp and he is here to run down his process.  So if you are new to the sport of SCA or like Rusty and haven't been around the game for a while, this episode is for you.

Oct 12, 2023 • 1:20:14

Ben Holder of Yeti BBQ

Ben Holder stops by to chat about BBQ and steak cooking.  Ben has proven to be an amazing food competitor and an over all cool dude.

Sep 21, 2023 • 1:31:40

Kyle Halvorson

Kyle Halvorson of Thermoworks stops by to chat about putting on an SCA event and talks about sponsorship.  If you are interested in getting sponsored this is the episode fo you.

Aug 24, 2023 • 1:06:02

Kate Neville

Kate is a health conscience Pitmaster.  She recently showed off her skills on BBQ Brawl in Food Network.  However, most impressive is she is the pwner/pitmaster of HI-BBQ a very success BBQ joint in Hawaii, Voted Hawaii's best bbq by Eater and is a KCBS BBQ judge.

Aug 17, 2023 • 34:51

Shawn Rapier talks Alacruz Argentine Grills

Shawn Rapier recently teamed up with Alacruz Argentine Grills, and fell in love with them.  We had to have him on and tell us all about it.  This is definatly a grill you should look into, especially if you're looking for a back-to-primal cooker.  Check them out at ALACRUZ

Jul 27, 2023 • 1:18:21

Chad Unsicker running a SCA quad

Chad and his Dad run probably the best SCA contest in Utah.  Situated in central UT, this quad is the biggest comp in Utah and the way it is going probably the west.  Chad talks about the contest from his perspective and what he hopes the future will be and he has BIG plans.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1:13:40

Kris Hollis of Knuckle Draggers BBQ

Kris Hollis (Booties BBQ, Knuckle Draggers BBQ) joins us to discuss all 4 comp meats.  Kris has been in the comp game for a long time and has had tons of success.  Join us as we try and get all the info we can to help you just cook better.

Jul 13, 2023 • 1:18:41

Christie Vanover walks us through competition pork

We welcome Christie Vanover back again to talk about her competition pork recipe.  She also has some exciting news!  Christie breaks down every step she takes making her over 170 average pork.  Yet another one you don't want to miss.

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:13:35

Doug Scheiding talks pellet cookers

We talk to world champ Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers about tips and tricks of pellet grills.  There is a lot of excellent info in this one for those new to pellet cookers and those who have used pellet cookers for years.  This is one you don't want to miss.  Let us know your favorite pellet cooker technique.

Jun 8, 2023 • 1:23:30

Roger Donohoe lands a perfect score

Roger Donohoe has become a great steak cook, but it wasn't the easiest of journeys.  Now he has bagged a perfect score and is one of the top steak cooks in the SCA.  We chat with him about his process and his journey.

Jun 1, 2023 • 1:08:54

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke joins us to chat about BBQ, Social media, and of course, shoes.  Dan has a huge presence on social media and a wealth of knowledge.  If you are ever short of ideas on what to cook, make sure and follow his page.  We learn a lot and hope you do as well.

May 11, 2023 • 1:03:15

AJ Maudsley of Off The Grill BBQ

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May 5, 2023 • 1:04:15

Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill breaks down ribs

Christie Vanover runs us through her rib recipe step by step and lays all her techniques out there.  There are some severe nuggets in this episode! Christie Vanover is a well-known pitmaster, grill master, and founder of the popular website Girls Can Grill. Christie is known for her creative and flavorful recipes and expertise in grilling and smoking. She is a self-taught grilling expert who has honed her craft for over a decade. In addition to running Girls Can Grill, Christie is a sought-after

Apr 27, 2023 • 1:14:07

Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers

Legend of BBQ Sterling Ball stops by to chat about the hall of fame, brisket, music, and his life in semi-retirement.  We also talk about what he is working on and should be working on (cough, book, Cough) Sterling is on of our favorite guests and we hope you love listening as much as we did.

Apr 20, 2023 • 1:28:34

Matt Messer of Cotton Gin Smokers

Matt Messer is the man behind Cotton Gin Smokers.  These made-in-America drum smokers are easy on the eyes but can cook a mean piece of meat.  Anthony and Guest host, Jesse Johnson of The Pitmaster BBQ Supply, talks with Matt about how to efficiently cook on these drums, how they are built, and everything you need to know about Cotton Gin Smokers.

Apr 13, 2023 • 1:08:05

How to marinade and how to get sponsored with Travis Patterson of Flaps 20

Travis Padderson owns one of the fastest-growing rub companies in Flaps 20.  Besides their rubs, their marinade Moo Magic is a staple on the circuit.  He walks us through how to marinade and a little bit about the science of it.  He also revels what his process of sponsoring teams and what he looks for.

Apr 6, 2023 • 1:16:11

Ken Perkins SCA World Champion

We chat with Ken Perkins, who just won the SCA world championship.  We talk with him about the moment his number was called, and about his process living in the cold north, we even learn what rubs he used on his $10,000 steak.

Mar 30, 2023 • 1:40:27

SCA Worlds Recap with Sandy Brown, Marissa Ouverson, and Kyle Matuszewski

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Mar 23, 2023 • 1:16:41

Tim Sheer

Tim Sheer owns Gateway Drum Smokers, Blues Hog BBQ, Marble Ridge, and the head cook of the famed Shake and Bake BBQ team.  We chat with Tim about all his ventures and get some tips on how to start and run your Gateway drum properly.  We talk about the impact of Drums in the bbq world and much more.

Mar 9, 2023 • 1:04:12

Tyler Palagi & Evan Carter of Lady Jaye BBQ

Lady Jaye is not your average "BBQ" place.  They use high-quality meat with downhome recipes with a fine dining flair.  It is hard to define, to say the least.  We talk about cuts of meat and how to cook some fancy meat that most of us don't think about.  Seriously when you eat here let us know what you think!

Mar 2, 2023 • 1:13:44

Andy Moeckel The Flip Flop Guy

Flip Flop is a long-forgotten technique, but Andy Moeckel is bringing it back in a big way.  Traveling all over the planet sharing his family tradition with everyone and anyone wanting to cook venison the right way.  Trust me when I say you won't eat deer meat the same way again after you have tried the Flip Flop.

Feb 23, 2023 • 1:01:45

Katelyn Crain of Trump My Rump BBQ & Steak Crew

Katelyn is the Steak cook of Trump My Rump BBQ & Steak Crew.  She has been a top SCA cook for a few years and is just off a win at a recent BAMA-Q event.  We chat with her about steak contests, cooking steak, and much more.

Feb 16, 2023 • 1:12:28

Jamie Burgess SCA rep

Jamie is an SCA rep and recently cooked her first SCA contest.  Whe pulls the curtain back and allows us to see what a rep does and what are some of the dos and don't of turn-ins.

Feb 9, 2023 • 1:04:46

Lisa Blackwell of Bama-Q

We chat with the host of Bama-Q Lisa Blackwell.  We chat about where the show came from, some updates on new shows, and what's to come.  If you haven't been watching Bama-Q you're missing out.

Feb 3, 2023 • 46:08

Phil Johnson aka Phil the Grill

We catch up with Phil the Grill and chat about his epic wins and his thoughts on Utah judges.  We talk about his restaurant and how to avoid turning in a KCBS box.  We get his secret to comp ribs (well, not really) and all things Phil the Grill.

Jan 19, 2023 • 1:13:57

MacKenna York and Jeremy Mecham

Father-Daughter duo who, instead of getting ice cream and watching movies, they prefer to spend family time cooking steaks in parking lots.  Both are going to the world steak championships, and we talk about their journey.  We also have Brennon Nelson on as a guest so we also chat with him about the world of steaks.

Jan 12, 2023 • 1:12:02

Jonny Cobia

This week we chat with multiple ancillary and steak golden ticket winner Jonny Cobia.  He has crushed it on the ancillary scene in the west and has done very well for himself on the steak side of things as well.  Jonny wasn't a fan of cooking up until a few years ago an now he is one of the best in the west.

Jan 5, 2023 • 1:09:46

Harry Soo

We catch up with legendary pitmaster Harry Soo.  Harry has been busier than ever and is still going full boar on his youtube channel, class, traveling, and more.  Harry has made it his mission to teach anyone who will listen to some of his vast BBQ knowledge, and it is always a good time to get him on the podcast.  If you want to meet Harry and you live in CA you can catch him at Juniors Smokehouse on December 17th from 11 am till sold out. He will be cooking up some food and doing a meet and gr

Dec 15, 2022 • 54:23

Sterling Smith of Lootin' Booty BBQ

Smitty is killing the game right now.  Winner of the World Foods World Championship BBQ title and RGC the Royal Open.  This is just a snipped of wins and hardware Sterling has taken down this season.  We catch up with him and hear about everything he has been up to.

Dec 8, 2022 • 59:33

Larry Mad Dawgz Adkins

In his first year in competition BBQ, he went and placed at the Jack and made it to the royal. His first SCA, he got his golden ticket.  Larry talks about his journey over the years, and he gives us great pointers on how to win SCA!

Nov 17, 2022 • 1:15:19

Catching up with Kyle Matuszewski from Your Behind BBQ

Since we had Kyle on the pod last, he has taken 4th place in pork shoulder in Memphis in May, 4th place overall at the Royal invitational, been on TV, add new rubs to the lineup, bought a restaurant, and much more.  So much to talk about in so little time.  Don't forget to follow Kyl and all he has going on over at yourbehindbbq.com

Nov 10, 2022 • 1:14:33

Brennon Nielson part 2

Brennon Nielson updates us on his SCA career.  We talk about rules you may not have known in judging, the new things he is doing to get back on top, and some cool gear he uses for his cooker.  We gleaned a lot from this episode and hope you do as well.

Nov 3, 2022 • 1:21:41

The Jack and how Crooked Pigs are making money moves

Matt Hanson is fresh off the Jack, and we talk to him about what his 2nd time around was like.  We also talk about their growth not only in scores but what they are doing to help people get better cooking comp or backyard BBQ.

Oct 27, 2022 • 1:07:18

Roby Burch of Burch Barrel

This week we chat with Roby Burch of Burch Barrel.  One of the cooler grills on the market.  It has a lot of versatility and is a game changer for hunting, camping, and tailgating.  We chat about the beginning and what makes Burch Barrel of the best cookers you can have.

Oct 20, 2022 • 51:41

Food Truck Life with Lynnae Oxley

This week we catch up with Lynnae Oxley.  She has had her food trailer for over a year, and we drop in and see how that is going.  So if you have ever considered a food business, hopefully, this episode will help you decide to run far away.

Oct 6, 2022 • 1:19:56

Steve Conaway Part 2

Steve is back to talk steak.  He just took down the BBQ PitStop Championship series and is the #1 contender for the West coast steak championship.  We get a few tips for Steve and talk steak competitions in general.

Sep 29, 2022 • 1:25:00

Pizza Chef Jack Carlisle

With the upcoming Pizza Cookoff Association, we chat with the Former owner of the best pizza in Utah, Jack Carlisle.  He has more pizza experience than most people in this state combined.  We talk with him about tips for making the perfect pizza.  If you're cooking for yourself or looking to get into competing Jack dishes some great advice.

Sep 22, 2022 • 1:11:26

BIG NEWS from Proud Souls BBQ live from Western Legends in Kanab UT

This week we have Tony Roberts and Chris Webb from Proud Souls Barbecue & Provisions.  They have some BIG news to talk about, and they come on to share that and much more.  We also get great tips on buying products for comps or maximizing your meat quality.  Come join us live from Western Legends in Kanab UT....  Spoiler alert Chris Webb takes GC!  Download this NOW!

Sep 15, 2022 • 1:21:18

Sunny Moody and Richard Fergola

This week we have Sunny Mood of Moodswing BBQ and Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ.  We chat with them about what they have been up to since we had them on the pod last.  We also chat about an upcoming class they have in Utah next month.  You can sign up at https://www.fergoliciousbbq.com/

Sep 1, 2022 • 1:06:40

Matt Hanson of Crooked Pigs Brisket Redo

The last time we talked Brisket with Matt the audio was hard to get through.  So after hearing from some of you, we decided to record this again, and I am glad we did.  I think we got a lot more from Matt this time round.  SO even if you heard this one before, there is definitely something to get from this.

Aug 25, 2022 • 1:18:52

Deni Lathrop of Chicks that Smoke

Competitor, backyard cook, pellet, and Stick burner aficionado Deni Lathrop of Chicks That Smoke does it all.  We chat with her about the world of BBQ and her new rub and, of course, much more.  Check her out on Instagram for great bbq content!

Aug 18, 2022 • 1:03:11

Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill

After judging Jack for a year, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill is finally cooking it. After a very successful 21 season, Christie is more focused on BBQ than ever before, as she is now a full-time BBQ pro. We get some of her secrets and talk grills and much more.

Aug 11, 2022 • 1:02:06

Jerry Belcastro of the Pizza Cook-Off Association

A new competitive food sport is coming to a town near you, and it is called the Pizza Cook-Off Association. Jerry Belcastro is the guy who is bringing pizza to the competitive forefront, and we chat with him about what to expect from the association and if Dominos is the best pizza chain or not.

Jul 29, 2022 • 1:16:19

Matt Hanson Part 3 BRISKET

We wrap up this four meat series with Matt walking us through his brisket cook. We go through everything from selecting the brisket all the way to boxing it. Matt is one of the top brisket cooks in the nation, and you don't wanna miss these tips

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:15:14

Zack Moreno of A Boy and A Grill

Zack Moreno of A Boy and A Grill is a home cook who is a BBQ fiend. If you want a break from all the competition talk, this is your episode. Maybe you can learn something about cooking for friends and family and not 6 strangers.

Jul 14, 2022 • 41:32

Matt Hanson Part 2 RIBS!

We got Matt Hanson of Cooked Pigs back to talk ribs. He runs us through his whole process and has a grip of tips you can take to your next comp. I know we said we would talk brisket but we didn't and for that we a sorry. The good news is, that he will be back to talk about brisket,

Jul 7, 2022 • 56:51

Charles Wong of Umamicue

Charles Wong set out to advance the art of BBQ by combining Texas Style BBQ and Asian dishes. The results have been pretty amazing. We chat about where BBQ is going and explore things you can smoke other than the normal BBQ fair. https://umamicue.com/

Jun 30, 2022 • 1:27:20

7x World Champion Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine o' Mine.

We have Mark Lambert of Sweet Swine O' Mine on the podcast today. This dude is a legend, winning 7 World Championship titles and countless awards. We talk with him about his recent Memphis in May shoulder win and how to cook a whole hog and of course a whole lot more. Check out Mark's website: https://ssomd.com/ If you want to take his BBQ Academy Class go here: https://bbqchamps.com/pitmasters/mark-lambert/

Jun 16, 2022 • 1:27:46

Ryan Grob of Backdraft BBQ

Ryan Grob is a long-time bbq competition cook. Started out with Mike Mills and set out on his own and has been living the bbq life ever since. We talk about his long decorated run and much more. Chad Unsicker comes on for a minute and talks about the SCA QUAD coming to Utah in August.

Jun 9, 2022 • 1:36:17

Lu and Damon Holter of Croix Valley Foods

Lu and Damon of Croix Valley not only slay it on the competition circuit in BBQ, SCA, World Food, and ancillary. They also have a great line of award-winning barbecue and grilling sauces, marinades BBQ rubs & Seasonings, and Bloody Mary products. You have also probably seen them on one of their many TV appearances, including BBQ Brawl and Guys Grocery Games to name a couple. We talk Steak comps, BBQ, and much more

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:16:32

Derek Perry of Freedom So Hard

This week, we get brisket tips and more from Derek Perry of Freedom So Hard. Derek runs a catering business and is an avid backyard bbq cook. He is a multi-faceted cook and cooks on several different cookers, so there is something for everyone on his pages. So come hang out with us and learn a thing or two from Derek.

May 26, 2022 • 1:26:05

Matt Hanson of Crooked Pigs breaks down chicken and pork

Matt is fresh off a GC and 2 RGCs run in the pacific northwest, and he comes to the podcast to run us through his 1st place chicken leg recipe and how he does his famous pork. Matt kills it on the circuit, and we always learn something when he comes on the podcast!

May 19, 2022 • 1:33:04

SinBin BBQ Chris and Christina Dunyon

Fresh off their first backyard BBQ GC, SinBin BBQ has done some damage in the SCA, snagging a Golden ticket to the big steak dance. Anthony talks with Chris and Christina Dunyon about BBQ and steak cooking.

May 12, 2022 • 56:00

Don Bruton Jr of Good News BBQ

Don Bruton Jr started small, real small, and has grown his BBQ business to a full-time job. So download and hear his story maybe you will learn a thing or 2 about selling bbq. Find out why Don or Rusty will have to shave their beards.

May 5, 2022 • 1:13:22

Bill Dumas The Sausage Sensei

Today we chat with Bill Dumas also known as the Sausage Sensei. If you like sausage even a little bit you NEED to get down to Liberty BBQ or Brotherton's Black Iron and get ya some and if you want to learn how to make sausage you NEED to take his class. Come learn about what it takes to make sausage, what you may need, some tips and info about one of the oldest food known to humans!

Apr 28, 2022 • 1:14:18

Joe Pearce of SLAPS BBQ Revisited

Today we revisit our conversation with Joe Pearce of SLAPS BBQ one of our favorite episodes. We hope you learn something you missed the first time around with this BBQ legend. This was a while ago so remember that, for example, I said the food truck will be up and running by April 😂... Little did I know it would be many months after that.

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:21:37

Anthony Lujan talks winning steak comps.

Anthony and Rusty talk about Anthony's steak process, why we hate ancillaries, judges, and SCA in general.

Apr 14, 2022 • 57:20

Stevo Nieto of Stevo's BBQ

Nevada's team of the year Stevo has been killing it on the BBQ scene the past few years.  We talk with him about his rise through the BBQ comp world and much more

Apr 5, 2022 • 45:50

Scott Harris of Surefire Food

Scott Harris of Surefire Foods has won Golden Tickets in SCA Steak and Ancillaries and is an accomplished BBQ competitor as well. We chat with him about his culinary background and how that helps and hurts him in comps. How he pays for comps and so much more.

Mar 31, 2022 • 1:11:23

SCA World Championship recap

In this episode, we recap the SCA world championship with Morgan Strunk, Nate Benson, and Bobby Oliver. We chat about their experience, what is needed to prepare for such an event and what it takes to walk.

Mar 24, 2022 • 1:27:55

Mikey Kay of Fire and Smoke BBQ

Pitmaster of Fire and Smoke BBQ and host of Man Meat BBQ podcast Mikey Kay stops by to talk about what he has been up to and talk bbq business.

Mar 17, 2022 • 1:23:57

Aaron Gonerway Plates by the Pound

Aaron Gonerway is a former Texan who now cooks in the challenging cold and altitude of Aurora CO. Starting out as a small operation for friends or anyone lucky enough to catch his food for sale on socials to now securing a permanent location. We get to know his story and some pointers on selling and cooking bbq

Mar 10, 2022 • 1:10:36

Marissa Ouverson SCA world Champion

With the SCA World Championships coming up soon we talk to the winner of last year's event Marissa Ouverson. With her new tell-all class on BBQ Champs and a slew of wins under her belt, we talk to her about what got her there and some tips and tricks she has picked up along the way.

Mar 3, 2022 • 1:05:57

Butcher Angie Cammack

We head north to have a live chat with Angie Cammack Butcher over at BBQ Pitstop of Logan. We talk about meat cuts and get a butcher's take on good and bad meats. Rusty even gets schooled on porterhouse. If you like meat and wanna learn a thing or 2 about where it comes from, check out this episode.

Feb 24, 2022 • 1:19:50

David Knight of Ole Hickory Pits

This week we have the legend of pits David Knight founder of Ole Hickory Pits. We get into how he started in the pit-making business and about the journey that lead him to the BBQ Hall of Fame and how Ole Hickory became one of the best cookers out there. Download where ever you get your podcasts.

Feb 17, 2022 • 1:02:55

The return of John Lindsey

We check in with John Linsdey of All Q'ued Up and Arkassippi Smoke Live. Co-creator of the now-famous Arkassippi combo. John recently won the prestigious Hog Drop put on by none other than Myron Mixon. A lot has changed since john was on the podcast last, so come catch up and learn what is new with the master of steak

Feb 10, 2022 • 1:12:35

Stephan Franklin of Simply Marvelous BBQ

This week we chat with the legendary rub maker and bbq competitor Stephan Franklin of Simply Marvelous. His rubs are used by the best cooks on the circuit and we get to know the man behind one of the best rub lines in history. He drops a lot of info about how to be a successful competition cook so don't miss this one.

Feb 3, 2022 • 1:10:51

Tony Roberts of Proud Souls BBQ

This week we have Tony Roberts a very accomplished BBQ cook and owner of Proud Souls Barbecue and Provisions. We chat with him about his adventures in owning a bbq shop, tips and tricks on the comp circuit, and elevation cooking. We cover a lot more and could have gone on for another hour. so we will have to have him back. We hope you enjoy it.

Jan 27, 2022 • 1:17:32

New products with Thermoworks!

Thermoworks has been busy making some new toys to take your cooking game to the next level. We talk to Amanda McGrath and Kyle Halverson about said toys and what you need to know about them before you buy. As always Themoworks knocks it out of the park and we are excited to share this info with you.

Jan 20, 2022 • 32:18

World Champion James Cruse

One of, if not the best rib cook in the world James Cruse chats with us about his win at Memphis in May, his new adventure in to rub development with Deep South Blenders and cajun land brand, his wins at Hogs for a Cause, the Saints, which chicken is better out of Popeyes or Churches, what could be the best documentary series ever, and his future in bbq competitive or otherwise. In our opinion probably the most underrated cook in the bbq world right now but that looks like that is gonna change s

Jan 13, 2022 • 1:18:00

Sunny and Jeff Moody

This week we are catching up with Sunny and Jeff Moody. Sunny is fresh off her World Championship win at World Foods and they are getting their hands in all sorts of things. A lot has changed since we last spoke. Download and find out what they are doing these days and see how much they know about pointless bbq trivia!

Dec 23, 2021 • 1:27:11

Kelly Wertz of 4 Legs Up BBQ talks KCBS National Steak Championships

We chat with the legend Kelly Wertz of 4 legs up BBQ about the new KCBS National Steak Championships, sausage, and how to be a better competitor. If you have been interested in knowing more about the new KCBS Steak competitions we went right to the source to get the breakdown.

Dec 16, 2021 • 1:21:04

Phil Breeden of LC BBQ

Phil Breeden of LC BBQ is one of the best cooks on the circuit with an excellent rub line used by some of the top cooks. We chat with him about BBQ of course. We also talk with him about his extensive travel this past year (he cleared more than 50) and what gas stations to avoid in Atlanta. Give him a follow and try some of these rubs, you will love 'em.

Dec 9, 2021 • 1:18:45

Brian Dwyer of the BBQ Bus

One of the best brisket cooks on the circuit Brian Dywer of BBQ Bus sits down with us and talks bbq, tools of the trade, and his favorite cookers. He is also the inventor of the Brisket Holder and Bus Boards, 2 great accessories for any comp cook. Come hang out with us as we get to know Brian and learn a thing or 2 along the way.

Dec 2, 2021 • 1:16:28

Christie Vanover Girls Can Grill

Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill is fresh off her GC in Indio CA. She just got back judging The Jack and is running SCA competitions. We run through her process and hear about her experience at the Jack and much more

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:24:38

Joel Fleetwood of Meat Rushmore BBQ

Joel Fleetwood is an accomplished BBQ competitor and has recently been nominated to be on the KCBS board of directors.  We chat with him about how he hopes to improve KCBS and BBQ in general.

Nov 18, 2021 • 1:27:04

Fred Robles

If you can spell BBQ you know who Fred Robles is and what he has accomplished. The owner of Rio Valley Meats in Weslaco, TX took a stab at a bbq contest 10 years ago with borrowed equipment and has since become one of the best competition cooks in the world. He now is the head of the Champions Barbecue Alliance. We chat with the 2019 American Royal Grand Champion and learn more about the man and the myth!

Nov 11, 2021 • 1:05:59

Arnie "ArnieTex" Segovia

Arnie has a combined 100 Grand Champion and Reserve GCs he is one of the top brisket cooks in Texas AND is an International Barbeque Cooker's Association Hall of Famer. He has a really great online bbq class as well that you can find here

Nov 4, 2021 • 1:29:03

Scott Nardi

Scott Nardi is an SCA cook who has 9 wins this season which is an SCA record. He also got a perfect score so to say he is one of the best out there is an understatement. We walk through his process and get a few tips we can use in our game.

Oct 28, 2021 • 1:21:18

Catching up with Lynnae Oxley

We catch up with our good friend Lynna Oxley of Sugars BBQ. She has a new rub a new food trailer and made an appearance a the Jack! Check out what Lynnae has been up to since her SCA Golden Ticket. So sit back and relax after you download the episode of course.

Oct 21, 2021 • 1:02:58

Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ

First, we talk about Rusty's experience at the Jack then we get some advice on branding and how to get and retain sponsors. Megan walks us through all that and what she and her husband Jason have going on in the busy world of Burnt Finger BBQ.

Oct 14, 2021 • 1:38:06

YSB BBQ

YSB aka Your Steel Booty is one of the hottest teams on the circuit right now. Winning almost every comp they enter or damn close. They are fresh off of a 3rd place finish at the American Royal Invitational we chat about that and so much more. Get your hands on the book by the world champ Sterling Smith from Loot n Booty here

Oct 7, 2021 • 1:13:06

Jed Lirette of Jack Daniels

This week we talk to Jack Danials Senior Brand ambassador Jed Lirette. So pull up a chair and pour yourself some Gentleman Jack and listen as we talk about the most prestigious bbq contest in the world and the most recognized whiskey brand on the planet.

Sep 30, 2021 • 1:11:17

Chris Lilly re-play

This week we are replaying one of our old, but one of our favorite episodes. We are replaying the Chris Lilly episode. If you haven't heard it before now is your chance to listen and if you have heard it, trust us, it is as awesome the 2nd time. Great content by one of the most genuine dudes in BBQ.

Sep 23, 2021 • 1:17:52

BBQ Pitstop Championship Series winners Nate Benson and Kyle Matuszewski

This week we talk to the winners of the BBQ Pitstop Championship series Nate Benson, Steak Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Ancillary, and Kyle Matuszewski Ancillary Grand Champion. We learn to origins of Turnip soup and learn a thing or two from these elite comp cooks.

Sep 16, 2021 • 1:21:15

Slingin' Meats BBQ and SCA team

Thee Anthony Lujan Takes over the Pod this week and chats with Slingin' Meats is an SCA Golden Ticket and Backyard GC winning husband and wife team from Utah.  Watch out for these two they are on a roll and looking to step up their game even further.

Sep 9, 2021 • 1:11:27

Mark Avalos of SLAB BBQ

This week we chat with Mark Avalos of SLAB bbq. A BBQ man in the middle of the "craft" bbq scene making BBQ his way. Mark takes his craft BBQ and turns it into his favorite food which happens to be sandwiches. He walks us through his journey from grilling in the backyard to opening a successful restaurant.

Sep 2, 2021 • 1:23:42

Trauma Hogs Food Trailer and Competition Team

This week we talk with BBQ food truck owner, competition cook, and owner of Trauma Hogs rubs Jason Cottingham.  He shares his experience with starting a food trailer and a little comp talk as well.  Check out Trauma hogs traumahogsbbq.com

Aug 26, 2021 • 1:31:43

BBQ Brawl season 2 With Erica and Taylor

Erica Blaire is a pitmaster and soon-to-be restaurant owner and so happens to be the reigning champ of BBQ Brawl.  Taylor Shulman is an accomplished pitmaster.  Also, is a restaurant chef and consultant who had a strong showing on the show.  We chat with them about their experience and things they are doing with their talents after the show.

Aug 19, 2021 • 1:39:36

SCA Champ Morgan Strunk

Morgan Strunk fresh off his SCA double which he took down not only a Golden Ticket but a 2nd place call as well.  We chat with him about his short rise to glory and he shares all the info he learned that landed him on his path to Forth Worth.

Aug 12, 2021 • 1:12:22

Backyard Competition Roundtable

This week Steve Brewer aka Cast Iron Steve reached out to us and wanted to ask us some questions on the podcast about backyard completion, so we got Matt Hanson to join us and let Steve fire away.  If you have a backyard comp coming up download the pod and we hope you learn all the things you need to get those calls.

Aug 5, 2021 • 1:17:24

SCA Champ Nate Benson

Nate Benson has been crushing the SCA circuit this year and we sit down with him and talk about his success in steak and ancillaries. We hope you can get a good tip or two to help up your game.

Jul 29, 2021 • 1:26:32

THEE BS Episode!

After a long week of food truck madness, we decided to record an episode about farts, promote certain contests, and food truck talk. We call it the BS episode. We hope you enjoy our ramblings. But an episode is better than no episode right?.......right?

Jul 22, 2021 • 32:09

Hey Grill, Hey

There is a lot going on in the world of Hey Grill, Hey. New website, new TV shows, new branding but most importantly a new sauce and rubs also.......New headbands. There is a lot to talk about so download where you get your podcasts and catch up with Susie and Todd.

Jul 15, 2021 • 1:22:02

Jared Hooker of Hooks Rubs and Spices

We chat with Jared Hooker of Hooks Rubs and Spices.  A Utah company with Texas roots.  If you want some great rubs to make your food 4000% better you need to try these.  These rubs are in our rotation when we cook so if you need any recipes just reach out.  If you enter promo code:  pitpod10 when you order you can get a sweet discount.

Jul 8, 2021 • 1:27:49

Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ

Bill Purvis may be fairly new to the competition BBQ world but he came in like a wrecking ball.  He is currently 4th in the KCBS points chase.  We talk to him about his quick success, tips, and stories about his journey up till now.

Jul 1, 2021 • 1:22:33

Chris Webb of Bushmaster BBQ

Chris Webb of Bushmaster BBQ is on a roll these days.  He has racked up a slew of GCs and RGCs in his short comp BBQ career.  We dive into his methods and hear some great stories as well.

Jun 24, 2021 • 1:15:37

SCA cook Brennon Nielson of Sevier BBQ Addicts

This week we have Brennon Nielson of Sevier BBQ Addicts. He is fresh off a Golden Ticket win in Ogden UT. Brennon is a great SCA cook and he is laying it all out for us this week.

Jun 17, 2021 • 1:10:20

KCBS Roundtable with Jerry Aguilar and Matt Hanson

This week we talk with two of the best cooks the west coast has to offer Jerry Aguliar of Burnin' and Lootin' and Matt Hanson of Crooked Pigs.  We discuss meat selection, trimming, and other basics to help get you started in KCBS bbq competitions, and also if you're a veteran of the comp bbq scene we have a bunch of tips for you as well

Jun 10, 2021 • 1:37:06

Whole hog world champion Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction BBQ

Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction BBQ Competition Team is a whole hog world champion, steak champion, bbq competition cook, and Tribal Fire ambassador.  He is basically who we want to be when we grow up.  We chat whole hog and winning steaks comps over live fire

Jun 3, 2021 • 1:26:37

Champion SCA Cook John Bolton of The Wolf Pack

We talk to John Bolton of The Wolf Pack a killer SCA cook and an all-around great guy.  He walks us through some of his processes and shares some steak cooking tips.

May 27, 2021 • 1:23:23

John Bolton of The Wolf Pack Champion SCA Cook

We talk to John Bolton of The Wolf Pack a killer SCA cook and an all-around great guy.  He walks us through some of his processes and shares some steak cooking tips.

May 27, 2021 • 1:26:16

The Steak Princess Rylee Wright

We chat with The Steak Princess Rylee Wright.  She is a 14-year-old multi-champion in streak and ancillary as well as being a fierce entrepreneur.  She shares some tips and tells us about her journey in food sport.

May 20, 2021 • 1:16:33

SCA judges round table

Today we sit down with Clint Mitchel, Mardy Rich of Voodoo Coffee Roasters, and AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ.  AJ will be judging his first comp and we talk with him about what he expects to see and try and get into the mind of first-time judges and then of course we break down what are other judges are looking for.

May 13, 2021 • 1:36:32

SCA Champion Steve Conaway

Steve Conaway is a very consistent SCA cook.  A former bbq competitor who has settled into the SCA world quite nicely.  We chat with him about his history and success.

May 6, 2021 • 1:40:53

The BBQ Ninja Craig Verhage

The BBQ Ninja Craig Verhage has been cooking over live fire in almost every way imaginable for decades.  We chat with him about his adventures in cooking.  Craig is always a good time and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Apr 29, 2021 • 1:25:51

KCBS update with CEO Emily Detwiler and President Rick Wagner

On the pod this week we have KCBS Emily Detwiler and President Rick Wagner.  We chat about all the things KCBS has going on and what the future holds for this organization that is celebrating its 35 year anniversary! So download where ever you get your podcasts.

Apr 22, 2021 • 1:17:01

Mike Wozniak of QUAU BBQ

Mike Wozniak of QUAU BBQ has won more comps than most teams combined.  One of the most prolific cooks on the circuit we try and tap into the magic and glean what we can from one of the legends of bbq.

Apr 15, 2021 • 1:20:40

Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe

We have Ray Lampe on the show today.  Ray got started in competition bbq and now is a household name in the BBQ world.  We chat with him about comp bbq and here some great stories from the legend himself!

Apr 8, 2021 • 1:13:32

Jake Gross rancher/Co-Founder of E3 Meats

Jake Gross is the rancher and co-founder of E3 meats He walks us through what happens to our meat from birth to store.  They raise Angus beef and have one of the best programs out there and we get a behind-the-scenes look at the cattle-raising process.

Apr 1, 2021 • 1:25:55

Rob Reinhardt pitmaster of Prairie Smoke and Spice BBQ

Rob basically does it all I mean just check out his website Prairie Smoke and Spice  a few of his accomplishment:  The premier BBQ caterer in Saskatchewan, with a pile of awards and a fleet of smokers, ready to serve groups of 50 to 5000 Canada’s winningest BBQ competition team, with 21 Grand Championships to date. This includes the Canadian Nationals and 2 World Champion awards. Leader of Canada’s largest BBQ School, with ~20 classes being offered each year and over 3000 students trained to da

Mar 25, 2021 • 1:21:17

SCA World Championship recap with Will Collier, Jerry Aguilar and Nate Benson

We have Will Collier of DB180, Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin', and Nate Benson of Uncle Jesse's on the show to recap the SCA World Championship and chat SCA in general. We also talk about a new Ancillary.

Mar 18, 2021 • 1:32:03

Sandy Brown 2020 SCA Points Chase Champion

Sandy Brown is the 2020 SCA points chase champion. She and her husband Tim dominated the circuit last year and look to repeat that feat in 2021. Sandy and Tim have teamed up with Johnny Joesph and now offer steak cooking classes for not only adults but kids as well. Be sure to follow all 3 on socials for updates on classes in. your area.

Mar 11, 2021 • 1:18:27

Will Collier of Dead Bird BBQ

Will Collier of Dead Bird BBQ has made his mark on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit not only with multiple wins but a very successful line of rubs that are making the rounds in nearly every competition on earth.  Will recently took us behind the curtain on his cooks showing us not only a grilled steak but a seared steak....  You know we are a fan of that.   you can find his class on BBQ Champs Academy.

Mar 2, 2021 • 1:42:24

Matt Ouverson 2019 SCA points chase champion

Champion SCA cook Matt Ouverson owner of wicked pig products is the 2019 SCA world point chase champion.  He also holds the record for most points ever accumulated in a single season.  His marinade is on fire and used in almost every SCA comp on the planet.

Feb 25, 2021 • 1:18:23

Blane Hunter of Porky Butts BBQ

Blane Hunter of Porky Butts BBQ is one of the most accomplished competition cooks on the circuit and is also the owner of Porky Butts BBQ restaurant in Omaha Nebraska.   Here are just a few highlights of his comp career  Over 130 competitions and counting 85 top 10 finishes 22 Grand Championships in 9 different states 7 Reserve Grand Championships 2016 KCBS National Grand Champion – Team of the Year 2016 KCBS National Ribs Champion 2017 American Royal Open World Champion 2017 American Royal Ope

Feb 18, 2021 • 1:28:30

Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty

We have Mr. Hotty Totty himself, Ronald Burns.  He is a multiple Grand Champion BBQ cook who has successfully transitioned into an SCA champion and creator of Hotty Totty rub.  Ronald and John Lindsey have teamed up to do Arkassippi Smoke Live.  A Facebook show dedicated to SCA, check it out every Monday night on their Facebook channel.

Feb 11, 2021 • 1:14:24

Tina Cannon of Pit Crew BBQ

Tina is not only a world foods champion and a grand champion BBQ competition cook, but she is also a TV personality.  She is fresh on a win on Netflix's American BBQ Showdown and also appears on Bama-Q She has a bunch of how-to videos and cook along on her website Tina Cannon Cooks that is will elevate your home cooing game, so check it out!

Feb 4, 2021 • 1:46:56

Joe Pierce of Slap's BBQ

Today on the show we have nonother than Joe Pierce of Slap's BBQ. Joe is not only the owner of a highly successful BBQ joint but is one of the top BBQ competitors in the world

Jan 28, 2021 • 1:26:41

Dewayne Poynter of Rib Lickers Smoke Shake

Dewayne is the owner of the wildly successful Rib Lickers Smoke Shack located in Glasgow KY.  He also runs the BBQ Brokers shop where you can get all the tools of the trade that Dewayne uses himself.  Dewayne is a student and teammate of the late Mike Mills and is hell-bent on bringing a Memphis in May championship that has eluded Mike.  Nothing would make us happier than to see this happen.

Jan 21, 2021 • 1:47:03

Aaron Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ

We take to Aaron Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ competition team who is one of the best competition cooks on the circuit.  Check out some cool videos he does on YouTube  You can get his rubs and sauces here

Jan 14, 2021 • 1:12:43

Competition Organizer Corey Linton

Corey Linton is the organizer of one of the biggest competitions in the world.  He was also the Co-Organizer of the KCBS Invitational.  He has also been nominated for the KCBS board.  You can go to the KBCS website and vote for him there. If your looking to cook in one of the best contests out there there is still room at Smoke in the Spring.  Look the event up on Facebook.

Jan 7, 2021 • 1:13:14

Holiday Break

We are going to wind down till January 7th and spend this time with our families!  We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a badass new year!

Dec 24, 2020 • 11:05

Backyard Comps w/ Russ Allen of Red Bones BBQ

Russ Allen of Red Bones BBQ has been on quite a hot streak in the backyard world.  First popping up of Bama-Q and then winning the first annual KCBS backyard chicken points chase.   Keep your eye open for Red Bones rippin it up next year.

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:20:33

The Baron of BBQ Paul Kirk

Paul Kirk is a living legend.  He has been around competition BBQ for decades, he has written influential books, taught classes to thousands of people, and rub shoulders with the best of the best in the food industry. Check out our conversation with the master Paul Kirk.

Dec 10, 2020 • 1:17:03

Scott Holmes owner of Little Miss BBQ

Little Miss BBQ popped up on the scene about 6 years ago and has since become a nationwide BBQ destination.  From their beginnings in competition BBQ to farmers markets to exploding on the Arizona BBQ scene with a widely successful restaurant.  Owner Scott Holmes walks us through his journey.    E1Lq3LhVDrJIKeP8ZRRz

Dec 3, 2020 • 1:25:06

Johnny Joseph SCA Legend

3 time SCA points champion Johnny Joseph talks about cooking steak.  He is already a legend in the SCA circuit and now has his own rub you can buy here Don't forget you can take his class just make sure you follow him on Facebook

Nov 26, 2020 • 1:20:34

Judging with Travis Bates part 2

This time we dive into SCA cooking and politics in judging.  If you missed our first episode with Travis about judging BBQ contest then go back and listen or just enjoy part 2.

Nov 19, 2020 • 1:21:42

Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted

This week we chat with Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted a competition BBQ legend and restaurant owner.  He is also part of the BBQ league and if you haven't signed up for that your MISSING OUT.

Nov 12, 2020 • 1:02:47

Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ

We got Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ to hang out with us and chat BBQ.  Not only is he a multiple grand champion BBQ cook he is also a TV Personality.  You can catch him on BBQ Pitmaster and Chopped.  If that wasn't enough he has some VERY good rubs you can get from his website.

Nov 5, 2020 • 1:21:34

Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig of The Smoke Sheet

This week we chat with Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig of the Smoke Sheet Ryan Cooper is known as the BBQ Tourist and Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ teamed up to start the Smoke Sheet a weekly newsletter of articles and things to read, watch and listen to.  It is a great resource for all BBQ folks so check it out!

Oct 29, 2020 • 1:07:12

Jack Carlisle of Camp Chef

We chat tips and tricks with Jack Carlisle of Camp Chef We talk pellet cooking and explore camp chef's vast array of outdoor cooking equipment.

Oct 22, 2020 • 1:18:15

Amanda McGrath Of Thermoworks

Looking for your next thermoworks product or want so tips on how to use yours?  Well, this pod is for you!  Sit back while we dive into all things Thermaworks with Amanda McGrath.

Oct 15, 2020 • 1:16:32

Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ

We chat with Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ a father and son competition team out of Arizona.  Kyle and his dad are top cooks in SCA ancillaries and have both won SCA competitions as well as many top ten calls.  They are also accomplished KCBS cooks as well as producing an instructional youtube channel  Check out your behind BBQ on Instagram

Oct 8, 2020 • 1:14:32

Casey Casper of Bang On BBQ

Casey just won the BBQ Pitstop SCA Championship Series.  This 6 part series featured the best SCA cooks from all over the west.  He also got a Golden Ticket on his first SCA cook a little over a year ago and we talk about being at the world championships.  He and his wife are also Grand Champion back yard cooks.

Oct 1, 2020 • 1:06:55

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe part 2, SCA edition

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe returns to talk about her new obsession: SCA competitions. She has already notched a win and a golden ticket in her belt and is out for blood. Download anywhere you can listen to your podcasts.

Sep 24, 2020 • 1:19:46

Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers

We have Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers on the show today.  If you are super new the BBQ world here is a what Robby has accomplished: 2014 BBQ Pitmasters Grand Champion 2016 SMOKED Champion 2015 BBQ Pit Wars Featured Team 2013 BBQ Pitmasters Semifinalist  2015 BBQ Pitmasters All-Stars  2016 & 2010 GBA Team of the Year 2019, 2010, & 2008 GBA State Champion 30 - Grand Championships 19 - Reserve Grand Championships 15 - Perfect Scores Pretty impressive.   Don't forget to check out our spons

Sep 17, 2020 • 1:04:30

Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers

We have Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers on the show this week.  He is a Traeger Pro, an Embedded Correspondent on The BBQ Central Show, BBQ competitor and recipe creator.  He is also responsible for the recent Smoked Queso craze.   Doug is also an aerospace engineer. The dude can straight cook, so look out for his classes that he has all over the US

Sep 10, 2020 • 1:12:28

Hey Grill, Hey part Deux

We celebrate our 1-year anniversary with our first ever guest Hey Grill, Hey We catch up with Utah's favorite BBQ cook Susie Bulloch and her husband and right-hand man Todd Bulloch.   We talk about what they have been up to for a year and the real reason Susie doesn't compete.   Thanks to our sponsor Lion Energy for their support

Sep 3, 2020 • 1:05:46

Terry Roan

We chat with Terry Roan who currently sits in 4th place in the overall SCA standings.   He is the 2018 world steak champion and won a record-breaking 8 1st place titles that same year.  He has a popular class on BBQ Champs Academy that is highly recommended by us.

Aug 27, 2020 • 1:22:12

Jess Pryles

Jess Pryles owner of Hardcore Carnivore. She’s a live-fire cook, author, and TV personality specializing in all things meat. Jess is probably the most educated cook on the bbq scene.  We get into some of that knowledge and talk about her rubs.   check out her website for that book and a lot more!

Aug 20, 2020 • 1:15:10

Mike Steele BBQ Champs Academy

This episode we have Mike Steele CEO of BBQ Champs Academy and IBCA completion cook.  We talk about why you need to be taking classes whether you are a beginner or a seasoned pro.  We can always learn and BBQ Champs Academy is the best place on the planet for this.

Aug 13, 2020 • 1:40:25

David Bouska

Winner of hundreds of competitions and the World Champion BBQ Pitmaster of 2012 then in 2018 He wins his 2nd World Championship. David Bouska and Butcher BBQ has appeared on season 4 & 5 of the hit TV reality show, BBQ Pitmasters & BBQ Pitmasters All-Stars.   Not to mention he is a serious archer and yes, we talk about that as well.

Aug 6, 2020 • 1:17:58

Chef Phillip Dell

Phillip Dell has a lot of accomplishments under his belt a few examples are:  4 Time Grand Champion, Chopped Champion, firemaster contestant, cutthroat kitchen contestant and a lot more.   We talk about his TV appearances, Food trucks, restaurants and all thing bbq.

Jul 30, 2020 • 1:14:22

Moodswing BBQ

We talk about their firey start in BBQ their transition to SCA, judging, bringing kids into the competition fold, why you should just jump into pro comps and bypass backyard, Sear or not to sear, DQs and so much more.  Follow the on Facebook  or Instagram Check out Lion Energy so you can cook anywhere!

Jul 23, 2020 • 1:16:15

AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ

This week we chat with food blogger, Traeger ambassador, Instagrammer, and all-around badass backyard bbq cook AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ. We chat about his budding Instagram fame, how to reverse sear a tomahawk steak, food photography, and a lot more.   Follow him on Facebook as well as Pinterest

Jul 16, 2020 • 1:19:48

Emily Detwiler CEO of KCBS

We talk with Kansas City Barbecue Society CEO Emily Detwiler about the current state of KCBS concerning the COVID outbreak.  We also talk with her about judging, the future of KCBS, what they are doing to for back yard comps, and more.

Jul 9, 2020 • 1:13:58

Shawna Roppolo SCA Champion

Shawna Roppolo is the female cooker of the year 2 years in a row, winner of the NBBQA's Rhinestone Steak Showdown in Fort Worth, Texas.  She has placed top 10 in 51 of 96 comps she has entered.  She has won too many to mention here and she talks to us about those wins, tips, trick, and much more.  Shawna teaches a very good class on SCA competition cooking at the BBQ Champs Academy and we HIGHLY recommend it. Follow Shawna on FaceBook and Instagram!

Jul 2, 2020 • 1:03:34

Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke BBQ and co-host of All That for 6 pieces bbq show

We talk with World Champion Chris Schafer who has won multiple grand championships as head cook of Heavy Smoke BBQ and is the co-host of All That for 6 pieces BBQ show.  He also has his own rub line.

Jun 25, 2020 • 1:04:56

So you wanna get into Competition BBQ?

We decided to switch it up this week and just chat about getting into BBQ competitions. We talked about this subject in our second episode with Jesse Johnson and Micheal Peay so check them both out.

Jun 18, 2020 • 52:29

Greg Rempe host of The BBQ Central Show

This week we have the godfather of bbq podcasting and radio Greg Rempe of The BBQ Central Show We talk with Greg about the state of BBQ, why competitions are seeing fewer and fewer competitors, are pellet grills the new gateway drug, and a lot more. You can catch his live show every Tuesday at 9pm Eastern on his Facebook page as well

Jun 11, 2020 • 1:13:26

Judging with Terryl Miller

Terryl is the World Food Championship Judge Coordinator and Head Judge, an SCA Judge and Rep, a Dutch Oven Cook/Competitor, World Champion Dutch oven cook, and a KCBS Judge.  She talks about judging events from World Foods Championship, SCA, and KCBS.  What is behind the scenes of and SCA judges table and give advice on turn-ins and more.  Check out The Pitmaster's Podcast for all things Pitmaster's

Jun 4, 2020 • 1:35:06

Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker BBQ

Legendary Pitmaster Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker stops by to chat about Tennessee Ribs, how to compete in Memphis in May, bourbon, and Barbecue in general.   Carey has his hands full with a Tennessee style BBQ restaurant and another barbecue restaurant on the way  On top of that, he has a spirits company that boasts a damn fine bourbon that goes perfect with BBQ Also, he and his friends get together when they find the time and record a podcast that talks about barbecue, life, news of the weir

May 28, 2020 • 1:13:41

Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin' BBQ

This week we have Jerry Aguilar of Burnin’ and Lootin’. Here are some of his many accomplishments: 19x grand champion 14x reserve grand champion 6th place 2019 KCBS team of the year 4th place chicken 2019 KCBS team of the year 2019 California BBQ Association team of the year 2019 California BBQ Association Hall of Fame inductee 2012 California BBQ Association rookie of the year and so much more.   Jerry shares some great tips and stories of competition barbecue.

May 21, 2020 • 1:04:36

John Lindsey of All Q'ued Up

John Lindsey is the Pitmaster of All Q'ued Up Competition team.  John was the 2018 Steak Cookoff Association Newcomer Of The Year. He finished 4th overall in the National Points Chase and placed in the top 10 at 22 of 38 competitions. In 2019 he finished 2nd overall in the National Points Chase and place in the top 10 at 34 of 59 competitions (58%). He also had 11 competitions where he finished either 1st or 2nd place. John has a very detailed SCA and backyard steak class on BBQ Champs Academy h

May 14, 2020 • 1:30:33

Cooking with Cannabis with Chef Matt Stockard

Chef Matt is on the forefront of cannabis cooking.  Former bbq restaurant owner and competitor turned Chef.  He specializes in CBD And THC infused foods.  We chat with him about the world of cannabis cooking. Head over to his website for more.  Follow him on Instagram and Facebook

May 7, 2020 • 1:03:30

Salt City Barbecue & Smoke Ain't No Joke BBQ

In this episode, we turn the mic on ourselves and get to know our teams.  First up, the guys that make up Salt City Barbecue Rusty, Chad, and Jarod have been competing together for a little over a year and are 3x reserve grand champions and have gotten a call in every comp of their short career.  Then we have Smoke Ain't No Joke BBQ headed up by Anthony Lujan with Trevor Jensen and Rick.  They are 2x grand champions with multiple top 10 finishes.

Apr 30, 2020 • 1:01:52

Mark Williams of Swine Life BBQ

Swine Life BBQ has been competitors for years and now they have their own line of rubs and a very popular YouTube channel.  We had the pleasure of chatting with Mark of Swine Life Barbecue about his competition experience in KCBS and SCA.  We also chat about what it takes to run a YouTube channel and have your own rub line and much more.    You can connect with them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Apr 23, 2020 • 1:03:33

Chris Lilly

Chris Lilly is the famous pitmaster/owner of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur Alabama home of the original Alabam White Sauce.  World-famous bbq is just on thing Chris does he is also an accomplished competitive cook.  He has taken home GC's all over the US including the Royal but more importantly, he has dominated pork at Memphis in May.  You can also order some barbecue from Big Bob Gibsons online.

Apr 16, 2020 • 1:07:41

Lee Ann Whippen

Recent winner of Food Networks BBQ Brawl Lee Ann Whippen is no stranger to BBQ television shows... she has been on damn near all of them.  Not only is she an accomplished competition cook she has created some amazing food at restaurants all over the US.  She is currently the executive chef of Deviled Pig in Tampa Bay.  Enjoy our conversations with one of the best to ever do it.  Head over to thepitmasterpodcast.com for all things Pitmaster's

Apr 9, 2020 • 1:05:37

Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers

We chat with Sterling Ball owner of Ernie Ball and owner/head cook of Big Poppa Smokers about his dominance of competition BBQ, how to fix judging, and a whole lot more.

Apr 2, 2020 • 1:24:57

Phill "The Grill" Johnson

We talk with Phil "The Grill" Johnson BBQ junkie and owner of The Trapp Haus barbecue joint in Phoenix Arizona.  Phil has also appeared on numerous TV shows like the Today Show, Smoked, Chopped and the up coming Fire Masters.

Mar 26, 2020 • 1:07:35

Brett Gallaway

This week we talk with Brett Gallaway co-founder of the Steak Cookoff Association.  We chat about the history of the SCA and get some tips and tricks from the man himself!

Mar 19, 2020 • 1:18:41

Kevin Sandridge host of BBQ Beat Podcast

We chat with Kevin Sandridge from the BBQ Beat Podcast.  Not only does Kevin have a great podcast but he is also a master judge for KCBS and judges other sanctioned events.  He has covered the barbecue gambit on his podcast and anyone can find a subject matter they are interested in.  We talk about his judging adventures, his podcast and lots of other stuff. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram

Mar 12, 2020 • 1:07:44

Chris Marks

Recorded live from BBQ Pitstop in Salt Lake City we chat with Chris Marks of Three Little Pigs Barbecue.  Winner of 50 grand championships and Grand champion of the American Royal a staggering 8 times.  Chris is also a business man with his own line of rubs and sauces and The Good-One smoker line as well.   He also travels the world teaching BBQ So look out for a class near you!

Mar 5, 2020 • 52:26

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe Sugars BBQ

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe of Sugars BBQ calls to chat about her time on BBQ Pitmasters, Chopped, and BBQ brawl as well as some competition, teaching classes and of course barbecue talk. Check out her website for more information about barbecue classes and her rubs and sauces

Feb 27, 2020 • 1:32:50

Tuffy Stone

Tuffy Stone is a 6-time world barbecue champion, one of the hosts of BBQ Pitmasters, Author of Cool Smoke: The Art of Great barbecue  and owner of Westover Station in Richmond Virginia We chat with Tuffy about how he got his start in the culinary and BBQ world.  He also tells us about his new restaurant, his time on BBQ Pitmasters, his hall of fame induction and soo much more.  You can check out all his exploits at Cool Smoke Barbecue.

Feb 20, 2020 • 1:10:23

Andy Husbands

We talk with Andy Husbands Author, Chef, bbq man, restauranteur and team member of the infamous IQUE competition team. We talk about his time on Hells Kitchen, books, comp experience and much more.

Feb 13, 2020 • 58:58

7 Sins BBQ

We talk to Jesse Collett of 7 Sins BBQ about getting sponsors, making money for comps, his work in Australia, switching to chicken legs and of course comp talk and much more.  You can check them out at 7 Sins BBQ If you want to know how to help or to know more about Huntington's disease you can head to HDSA  7 Sins is sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal

Feb 6, 2020 • 1:13:12

Harry Soo

We chat with Harry Soo from Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ about competition BBQ, pitmasters TV show and a whole lot more.

Jan 30, 2020 • 1:00:26

Diva Q

We chat with Diva Q about her beginnings in BBQ, behind the scenes of BBQ Brawl, competitions/ancillary advice and a whole bunch more.   Check out her instagram for all things Diva Q and her book that has enough recipes to keep you knee deep in delicious food for a long time.

Jan 23, 2020 • 1:07:12

Smokin' Hot Babe BBQ

We sit down with Smokin Hot Babe BBQ a 16 year old Professional BBQ cook from California who is already making a name for herself in the BBQ world.

Jan 16, 2020 • 44:06

R&R BBQ

From competitions to a bbq restaurant with multiple locations Rod Livingston walks us through the life of someone living the dream.  He shares stories and advice from his life of BBQ.

Dec 19, 2019 • 1:35:45

Entertaining with Caytlin McCleery

We chat with Caytlin McCleery from Cayt's Meats and Meals about holiday cook and entertaining guest.  She shares a few tips and tricks to make your next party not only much tastier, but easier.  Follow her on Facebook or Instagram for more recipes and tips.

Dec 12, 2019 • 1:23:58

Girls Can Grill

We chat with Christie Vanover from Girls Can Grill.  We talk team branding, competition bbq, pits, comp set up and her live fire cooking podcast.   Christie is doing a big giveaway on her social media platforms like instagram, so head of there and get in on it.  Even if you get over their to late she is someone you need to be following anyway.

Dec 5, 2019 • 1:11:41

Sterling Smith from Loot n' Booty

We talk with Sterling Smith of Loot n' Booty.  We ask him about his competition secrets and talk with him about his killer barbecue products. Don't forget you can get 20% of his BBQ Champs Academy by using promo code: smith20 Don't forget you can head over to The Pitmaster's Podcast and sign up for classes, listen to the podcast and more

Nov 28, 2019 • 57:34

ThermoWorks

This week we are live from ThermoWorks talking to Kyle Halvorson about their products and how they can help you take your cooks to a new level.  We explore some of their thermometers and probes and hopefully help you in selecting what works for you.  We also mention Sean's Smokehouse

Nov 21, 2019 • 54:03

Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes BBQ team

We chat with American Royal RGC Travis Duffy.  Travis is the head cook of Last Call Heroes.  With an 11th place finish and an RGC at the past 2 Royals he has numerous awards under his belt.  You can follow him on Instagram or on FaceBook Travis would like to thank bbq heaven pitboys, Fireplace Professionals, Rea Hybrids, Dooley Defense, and smokyokie food products

Nov 14, 2019 • 1:05:32

Crooked Pigs Competition BBQ Team

We sit down with Matt and David Hansen of Crooked Pigs BBQ Team.  They have won multiple grand champion awards and are in the running for Utah team of the year.  Hope you get something out of this because we sure did.

Nov 7, 2019 • 1:05:21

History of Barbecue w/ Robert F. Moss

We talk with Robert F. Moss author of Barbecue: The History of an American Institution.  The book is a deep dive into the history of Barbecue in America from the countries inception to today.  Robert also writes for Southern Living (https://www.southernliving.com/authors/robert_moss) you can also find more info about him at https://www.robertfmoss.com/

Oct 31, 2019 • 1:04:09

Stick burners live from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack

We sit down with Benji from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack and talk bbq and talk about his business and stick burners.

Oct 24, 2019 • 48:29

Heath Riles

We have Heath Riles on talking about trailer, rubs, competition and tips and tricks.

Oct 17, 2019 • 51:28

KCBS judging with Travis Bates

We sit down with certified KCBS judge Travis Bates and get a good look behind the scenes of the judging process.

Oct 10, 2019 • 1:08:11

Salt City Drum Smokers

We talk with Salt City Drum Smokers about drum smokers with a little comp talk sprinkled in for flava

Oct 3, 2019 • 1:01:21

Malcom Reed

We talk with Malcom Reed of How to BBQ Right and Killer Hogs about all thing BBQ from the backyard to the pro circuit.

Sep 26, 2019 • 46:38

Chad Ward from Traeger and Whiskey Bent BBQ talks BBQ 101

Meet with Chad Ward in Traeger HQ and talked about basics of BBQ like how to get started right and how to improve your cooks.

Sep 20, 2019 • 51:02

Backyard and Pro Competition

We chat with Smokin' Brethren's Mike Peay and Big Johnson BBQ and Great Western Events Jesse Johnson about backyard barbecue and pro competitions

Sep 11, 2019 • 1:06:09

Hey Grill, Hey and Charcoal

This episode we talk with Susie and Todd Bulloch from Hey Grill, Hey.  We also break down Rusty's thoughts on charcoal.  Check out all the cool stuff Hey Grill, Hey has and the Naked Whiz for all their charcoal reviews

Sep 2, 2019 • 49:41