Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

04/08/22 - The Entrepreneur - Todd Johns

This week we have Todd Johns from Plowboys, winner of the 2009 
American Royal Invitational Championship, and a very very successful BBQ business. 

Please join me in welcoming Todd Johns.

03/24/22 - The Dollar Bet - Dustin Reese

This week we have a good friend of mine, Dustin Reese from Hogline in Minnesota.  Dustin has twice reserved the American Royal, and this year got to participate in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show.

Please join me in welcoming Dustin Reese.

03/10/21 - Consistency - Brad Leighninger

Brad joins Luke for a special podcast short. The three time overall KCBS champ discusses the art of consistency and more. Enjoy!

03/03/22 - Brisket - Ernest Servantes

Title - Brisket

It’s the beginning of March, and it feels like springtime!  That means its BBQ season, ya’ll.  And I can think of no one better to lead us off into the season than the incomparable Ernest Servantes.

Participant on BBQ Pit Wars, Chopped Grillmaster Champion, Chopped Judge, won more awards than almost anyone, and has one of the hottest BBQ restaurants in the world, The Burnt Bean Company.  This guy has done it all. 

And he was just nominated for the James Beard award as the best chef in Texas.

Please welcome Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Company

02/23/22 - Partnerships & Friendships - Chad Ward, Part 2

Part 2 with Chad Ward from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ.  Lots of great stories here and great stuff, including a lot of good info about partnerships and sponsorships.

02/10/22 - Waffles for Nick Faldo - Chad Ward

It’s super bowl week!  Which means today’s guest is probably out in LA making quiche lorraine for Payton Manning, or stuffed pork loin for Terry Bradshaw.  And it’s definitely being cooked on a Traeger.

Please welcome Chad Ward, from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ, for this awesome part one of his podcast.

02/03/22 - Speedos At least - Heath Riles

This week we feature a gentleman that has been successful in both the Memphis BBQ network and KCBS, and has started one of the more successful BBQ rub companies out there.  

Please welcome Heath Riles from Heath Riles BBQ

1/27/22 - Competition Mindset with Darren Warth

Luke has Darren Warth from Iowa Smokey D's back on the show to discuss mindset. He discusses his competition mentality and why it has been so successful. Enjoy this quick-hitting conversation! 

1/21/22 - A Dear Old Friend - Mike Richter

Luke is joined by longtime BBQ pal, Mike Richter from Chicks, Swine & Bovine. These two have a wonderful conversation about their history together and more. Enjoy! 

01/11/22 - Listener Q&A

Luke starts off 2022 answering listener questions. A grea variety of questions for this first ever Q&A pod.