Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

06/24/22 - The Mentor - Mike Davis

This interview was a long time in coming. He’s been mentioned a 100 times on this podcast as a mentor to many. Please join me in welcoming Mike Davis with Lotta Bull.

06/16/22 - Whippy - Lee Ann Whippen

Our guest this week really needs no introduction.  She’s a 2022 inductee into the BBQ Hall of Fame, she’s a TV personality and she’s an amazing pit master.  And she’s a lot of fun to be around.  Our guest this week is Lee Ann Whippen.

 

06/02/22 - Steve Dotson Mindset

This week on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we check in with Steve Dotson from D'Qued Barbecue, who has cooked 7 KCBS contests and is on an absolute tear. Two wins, four brisket wins...let's ask him how he does it.

05/11/22 - Mindset - Joe Pearce ft. Brian Corbett

Enjoy this unique conversation between three champion pitmasters, as they talk mindset. 

05/06/22 - OVS Q & A

Luke sits down to answer many questions from listeners and friends. Enjoy! 

04/15/22 - Smoking & Tailgating - Brian Corbett

This week we have Brian Corbett from Smokin Skullies, who’s been on a 2 month hot streak, including winning the 2021 Royal Oak Shoot Out. 

04/08/22 - The Entrepreneur - Todd Johns

This week we have Todd Johns from Plowboys, winner of the 2009 
American Royal Invitational Championship, and a very very successful BBQ business. 

Please join me in welcoming Todd Johns.

03/24/22 - The Dollar Bet - Dustin Reese

This week we have a good friend of mine, Dustin Reese from Hogline in Minnesota.  Dustin has twice reserved the American Royal, and this year got to participate in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show.

Please join me in welcoming Dustin Reese.

03/10/21 - Consistency - Brad Leighninger

Brad joins Luke for a special podcast short. The three time overall KCBS champ discusses the art of consistency and more. Enjoy!

03/03/22 - Brisket - Ernest Servantes

Title - Brisket

It’s the beginning of March, and it feels like springtime!  That means its BBQ season, ya’ll.  And I can think of no one better to lead us off into the season than the incomparable Ernest Servantes.

Participant on BBQ Pit Wars, Chopped Grillmaster Champion, Chopped Judge, won more awards than almost anyone, and has one of the hottest BBQ restaurants in the world, The Burnt Bean Company.  This guy has done it all. 

And he was just nominated for the James Beard award as the best chef in Texas.

Please welcome Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Company