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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 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!
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
Tuesday Mar 28, 2023
This is a great podcast with the shoeless wonder Reagan Boesch from La Pasadita, the chicken leg man.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Allen Clem, aka "Radar" from Under the Radar, is one of the most consistent cooks in BBQ. They are longtime friends of Old Virginia Smoke and have been successful on the BBQ trail for a long time. Enjoy this funny and very informative podcast.
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
This week's guest comes to us from all the way across the pond...American Royal Champ Ed Gash from Bunch of Swines! Great conversation I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
This week's episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, brings in an old friend who's won all over the country and is genuinely one of the nicest guys in BBQ. Please welcome Jason Singletary from Smoke Central BBQ.
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
This week's guest is one half of the dynamic duo of The BBQ Bus, Brendan Dwyer. Also known as the “Brisket Whisperer.”
Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
The second half of our conversation with the man behind OVS and this podcast.