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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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Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
This man has been on fire this fall at all of the majors. He's also a Veteran, and lives, sleeps and breathes barbecue. Enjoy this fun conversation with Sterling Smith with Loot 'n Booty.
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Jerry Dyer has been cooking competition BBQ since the Reagan administration. He
He's an east coast legend, and one of my best friends. He recently decided to hang it up for good in competition BBQ, and this is his story.
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Luke sits down with QUE U's Grant Basiliere after his historic double at the 2022 American Royal. You won't want to miss this conversation.
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Tuesday Oct 18, 2022
Recently crowned Jack Grand Champion Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke checks in with Luke to talk about the momentous win.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
We check in with Rod Gray, the CEO of KCBS, on what the American Royal means to him as a cook, as KCBS, and some great tips for first time attendees.
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
Wednesday Sep 28, 2022
We were able to catch up with one of the all time big game cooks, Travis Clark with Clark Crew BBQ, who gives out some advice and thoughts, and a few laughs, about his favorite BBQ contest, the American Royal.
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
Tuesday Sep 27, 2022
This episode of Pitmaster, an OVS podcast, is very special. He rarely does these types of things, but he made an exception for his ol’ buddy Luke. Does the Godfather of BBQ really need an introduction? Please enjoy this episode with the incomparable Johnny Trigg with Smokin’ Triggers.
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
This episode of Pitmaster, an OVS podcast, features one of the all time greats. This man has won more BBQ contests than most of us have even thought about. He has great stories, great tips and is one of the best guests we’ve ever had. Please welcome Mike Wozniak from Quau.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
This guest has forgotten more about BBQ than most of us know. His rubs are legendary, as is his reputation on the competition circuit. Please welcome Chris Capell from Dizzy Pig BBQ!
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Friday Sep 16, 2022
Drew Davis with Razorracks has been on a tear. Top 10 overall in his last 11 contests, including 4 wins. One of which was cooked on a single Gateway Drum Smoker. This is a good one folks!