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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.
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Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
We’re kicking off National BBQ Month with none other than Mark Lambert with Sweet Swine O Mine. Mark had done just about everything in BBQ, winning world championships, creating amazing products and now has his own BBQ store.
This is a great look at one of the best pitmasters in the country, with a lot of great information and tips.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
It’s Fergolicious time! Richard Fergola is the pitmaster of Fergolicious BBQ out of Kansas City. He’s been on multiple TV shows, won many contests and has recently opened a BBQ store called the KC Grilling Company
If you know Fergie, he’s high energy, as is this podcast. Enjoy the show.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
This man really needs no introduction. He’s won everything in competition BBQ, been featured on BBQ pitmasters, and is widely considered one of the best people to meet, not just in BBQ. This week it is our esteemed pleasure to have Tuffy Stone, the professor, pitmaster of Cool Smoke, on the podcast.
I think you’ll enjoy this interview, getting to know one of the legends of BBQ and hear his story.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
A special Friday episode for you this week, as we talk with KCBS CEO, Emily Detwiler, and KCBS Board President, Rick Wagner.
We discussed many exciting developments for KCBS in 2021 and beyond. Please enjoy!
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
This week we have Scott Johnson with Cancer Sucks Chicago. Scott has a tremendous story about how he got involved in competition BBQ and how he used BBQ to fund cancer research and do a lot of good.
I think you’ll enjoy this interview, getting to know one of the legends of BBQ and hear his story.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
This week we have Jared Huizenga with Insane Swine. Jared cooks out of Massachusetts, and has an absolutely ridiculous batting average, finishing in the top 10 in 68 percent of the contests that he’s cooked.
I think you’ll enjoy this interview, getting to know one of the best pitmasters in the northeast.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
This week we have Andrew Cloer with Bald Hawg, the current number one team in KCBS. Andrew and I have been friends for a long time, and he’s had a remarkable story as a pitmaster and as a person.
He hails out of South Carolina, is a rabid Clemson fan and cooks an absolute fantastic low country boil.
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
This week we bring back Kim and Leigh Anne for our Teammate series, and this week’s episode features Roxanne Manley with Redneck Scientific. Roxanne is Jerry’s sister, and a fantastic cook and a lot of fun to be around.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
This week’s guest really needs no introduction. He’s won KCBS Team of the Year, The American Royal, The King of the Smoker, and just about everything else. In 2019 he opened Porky Butts BBQ in Omaha. Mr. Porky Butts himself, Blane Hunter.