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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
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Listen to Luke and Kim discuss BBQ, college football, driving to Wise, alcohol, and many other topics in the first part of this hilarious and fun conversation. Guests include Brian Corbett with Smokin' Skullies, Jerry Stephenson with Redneck Scientific, Stephen Hypes with Still Workin' On It, Thomas Gearhart with Mudville, and a bunch of others as they cruise by!
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Aaron Lesley with Texas Oil Dust has been cooking non stop for pretty much three years. Lots of good tricks and tips in this episode, and also details about his upcoming class on BBQChamps.com!
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
This week Producer Danks joins in to discuss Luke's first-ever run at Memphis in May. As always, it dives into other topics. Enjoy these two chatting about BBQ, WVU, and the future.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Craig Verhage, aka The BBQ Ninja, has done it all! He's cooked everything, been everywhere and built himself an amazing BBQ brand. Enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with The BBQ Ninja!
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Thursday Jun 08, 2023
Chris Webb with Bushmaster BBQ has been rocking and rolling! Also the proprietor of Proud Souls BBQ, I think you'll enjoy this wide-ranging conversation with this well-traveled and very successful pitmaster.
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Erin Campbell, AKA the BBQ Duchess, is the boss lady of Ubon's BBQ, who recently finished 10th place overall in whole hog at Memphis in May! She's an incredible person, has had BBQ in her veins for her whole life, and is a great interview!
Thursday May 11, 2023
Thursday May 11, 2023
We switch gears a little bit this week with a fantastic interview with a fantastic person. Susie Bulloch is a TV star, successful BBQ business owner, and the creator of Hey Grill Hey. We dive into what her habits are, how she creates, and how she's created an amazing BBQ business.
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Last week, we got to spend some time in Pinehurst, NC as part of the Smokin' in the Pines Contest and got to do a nice Q and A with our guy Brian Corbett from Smokin' Skullies.
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Shannon Turner with Muttley Crew BBQ is one of the hottest pitmasters in the country right now. A great episode with a lot of good advice and a few great stories.
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Pat Burke has been mentioned as a mentor to all of the greats on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast. And now we get to interview the man himself. 84 years old, battling cancer, and still in the restaurant every day. This is a special podcast, and I hope you enjoy!