Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

07/22/21 - "The Butcher" - David Bouska

One of the most accomplished cooks joins us this week, with tremendous stories and tips. David Bouska from Butcher BBQ is a two-time world champion, has an incredible product line and is just an all-around awesome guy. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with David. 

07/15/21 - "Never Quit" - Travis Clark

This is a great episode, one that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time.  This week we sit down with one of the greatest of all time, Travis Clark from Clark Crew BBQ.  This guy has won literally everything in BBQ, and in a very short time frame.  If you want a masterclass in the mindset needed to be a championship pitmaster, you won’t want to miss this episode.

 

07/07/21 - "Toothpick!" - Matt Barber

This week's guest is not only a good friend, but an outstanding cook and entrepreneur. Matt Barber from Hot Wachula's BBQ has been making outstanding sauces and competing all over the US and Europe. This episode is loaded with fun banter and great tips. Enjoy these two friends talking 'cue and much more!  

06/23/21 - "Underwear Ninja" - Corey Mikes

This week we have our good friend Corey Mikes from Fat Boys BBQ out of Temple, Texas. Corey cooks with his dad Danny, and both have been stalwarts of Texas BBQ for a long time.  This interview has a lot of practical advice, a lot of real thought and a ton of great stories.

06/16/21 - "PB&J and Pop Tarts" - Lee Hickel

This week, we continue with our run of Texas pitmasters with Lee Hickel from Redmule’s Bad Ass BBQ.  Lee has had a ton of success in Texas as a part of IBCA, and has recently been travelling the country and cooking BBQ all up and down the east coast in KCBS.  One of the genuinely nicest guys in BBQ.  He’s fantastic to talk to and is a great cook.

06/09/21 - "Just-in-time" - Bill Purvis

It’s definitely barbecue season!   The world is opening back up, people are getting together, and the smokers and grills are fired up.  Nothing though is hotter than Bill Purvis with Chicken Fried BBQ out of Texas.  He’s tearing up the competition BBQ circuit in both KCBS and CBA.  Bill is a great guy who I got to meet earlier this year, and I really think you’ll enjoy this conversation with him.

Please welcome Bill Purvis.

06/04/21 - "The Leprechaun" - Phil Breeden

June is here and its BBQ season for everyone!  That being said, some of the best pitmasters in the world have been cooking all year so far.  Not very many people are having as good as of a year as Phil Breeden from LC Barbecue.  Out of Texas, he has cooked all of the country with great success.

Enjoy this podcast with Phil Breeden.

05/26/21 -"Peanut Butter" - Melissa Cookston

We wrap up National BBQ Month with one of my favorite people in Barbecue, Melissa Cookston.  She’s an amazing lady--author of two cookbooks, multiple time World Champion, and has recently created the World Junior BBQ League. She is so nice, funny and just a great time to be around.

This is a fun time with Melissa Cookston.  Enjoy.

05/19/21 - "Paul's Boutique" - Chris Hart

I thought National BBQ Month would be a great time to interview one of my mentors, the great Chris Hart from iQue.  Dominant in the BBQ scene for a long time and winner of the Jack Daniels World Championship, Chris has written several cookbooks and continues to be an influence on cooks all across the country.  Just a great guy, extremely smart and talented, and a lot of fun to talk to.

Enjoy this fun talk with the legend Chris Hart.

05/12/21 - "Conquer Your Demons" - Steph Franklin

National BBQ Month continues today with The Genie, Steph Franklin of Simply Marvelous BBQ. Steph has done it all in the sport, including numerous GC's and  having a wildly successful line of rubs. Oh, and he just happens to be one of the best guys in BBQ, too. 

This episode is full of tips, laughs and great stories. Enjoy!