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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 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.
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
This week we have a special episode. Two of our North Carolina friends are getting into it on March 9 in a whole hog competition on the Discovery plus show Mooshiners Smoke Ring. Mat Griner of Southern Que and Brian Corbett of Smokin’ Skullies team up to show who can cook the best Eastern Carolina Hog.
This is a fun interview, and should be a fun watch.
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
This week, we get into it with the one and only Tim Scheer with Shake n Bake BBQ, also the proprietor of Blues Hog BBQ and Gateway Drums. Tim is one of the best cooks in the world, and is known as a world class finisher and just an overall great fella.
There’s some great tips in here. And its a pretty fun listen.
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
This week on Pitmaster, we switch it up a little. This is the first interview in our Team series. Kim, the Lil General, and Leigh Anne interview teammates from some of the best pitmasters in the world. This week, they go deep inside Smokin Hoggz with Shaune Gillespie.
Fantastic interview coming up!
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
This week on Pitmaster, we have Justin McGlaun with Lucky’s Q. Winner of Sam’s Club, King of the Smokers , and countless other awards, Lucky is one of the best guys you’ll meet in BBQ. A great podcast here and a great purchase for under 100$ that will save you tons..
Fantastic interview coming up!
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
This week on Pitmaster, we have the Goat. The big guy. Darren Warth from Smokey D’s. He’s cooked everything. He’s won everything. A great podcast here with a lot of good info and advice on the mental game.
Great tips and great stories. This is a great one to give a whirl.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
This week on Pitmaster, we have Walt Moulton from Rocky Top Barbecue!
To say Walt is a character would be an understatement. He’s a fantastic cook, winner of the Jack and just a great time to be around. He cooks with his wife Rebekah and daughter Mia.
I try to get him to give up the goods, but he’s a tough cookie. This is a great conversation that I think you’ll enjoy.