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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
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
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.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
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.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
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.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
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!
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
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!
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
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.
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
Thursday Sep 16, 2021
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!!
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
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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Thursday Sep 09, 2021
Thursday Sep 09, 2021
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.
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
Thursday Sep 02, 2021
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!