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Welcome to Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast. Each episode, OVS Pitmaster Luke Darnell will deconstruct world-class pitmasters to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use at home in your backyard and in the competition BBQ world. This includes morning routines, habits, tricks, and much more. Find out what’s challenged the world’s best pitmasters, how they handle adversity, and where they turn to for advice and counsel. You won’t want to miss this very entertaining, educational and totally different BBQ podcast.
Episodes
Nov 11, 2021
Nov 11, 2021
47 min
No real need for an introduction for this episode. Myron Mixon has done everything in BBQ, and a hell of a lot more than that. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with the legend, Myron Mixon.
Nov 4, 2021
Nov 4, 2021
41 min
This week we have Brian Dwyer from the BBQ Bus. These guys have been tearing up the competition trail the past few years, particularly in brisket. Learn about their brisket box, and a lot of other fun tips and good advice.
Oct 21, 2021
Oct 21, 2021
51 min
One of the best backyard cooks just stepped up to the pro's and is here to talk about it. Steve Dotson from D'Qued BBQ has recently moved up, and is already finding success. He talks about the transition and much much more. Enjoy this conversation with Steve Dotson.
Oct 7, 2021
Oct 7, 2021
1 hr 9 min
A very special episode for you, as Luke is joined by the newly crowned American Royal Open Champion, Travis Duffy from Las Call Heroes BBQ. Travis followed up his Reserve from 2020 with the big win just a few weeks ago. He and Luke talk about their successes and much more. Enjoy!
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
55 min
On this Teammates Episode, the entertaining Kate McGlaun joins the ladies of OVS to discuss her role on the very successful Lucky's Q A fun. conversation with plenty of great stories this week. Enjoy!
Sep 30, 2021
Sep 30, 2021
1 hr 13 min
This week Luke has a wonderful conversation with legendary pitmaster, David Qualls from American Dream BBQ. The two talk cue, techniques, the science behind it and so much more. You won't want to miss this special episode.
Sep 16, 2021
Sep 16, 2021
52 min
American Royal Week continues this week with a great episode. It's time for the Shiggin' rebuttal crew rebuttal. It's Teddy and Derek revenge time on this "Teammates" episode. Enjoy!!
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
49 min
It’s American Royal week, baby. Biggest BBQ Competition in the world. This episode is another Teammate podcast with Kim and Leigh Anne.. David McAllister from 913 BBQ.
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Sep 9, 2021
Sep 9, 2021
39 min
This week's guest is an absolute legend in BBQ. Multiple time world champion, successful restaurateur and all-around great guy. He's also the best guest to get everyone ready for American Royal Week.
Enjoy this episode with Chris Lilly.
Sep 2, 2021
Sep 2, 2021
57 min
This week we are joined by a pitmaster who has tearing up the east coast. Dan Jacobellis, from Top Gun BBQ, came on to talk about his recent success and the teams competition bbq direction. Enjoy!