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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
May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023
1 hr 7 min
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.
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
36 min
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.
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
55 min
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.
Apr 6, 2023
Apr 6, 2023
39 min
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!
Mar 28, 2023
Mar 28, 2023
43 min
This is a great podcast with the shoeless wonder Reagan Boesch from La Pasadita, the chicken leg man.
Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
39 min
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.
Feb 14, 2023
Feb 14, 2023
51 min
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.
Feb 6, 2023
Feb 6, 2023
53 min
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.
Jan 30, 2023
Jan 30, 2023
45 min
This week's guest is one half of the dynamic duo of The BBQ Bus, Brendan Dwyer. Also known as the “Brisket Whisperer.”
Jan 23, 2023
Jan 23, 2023
52 min
The second half of our conversation with the man behind OVS and this podcast.