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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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Sep 27, 2022
Sep 27, 2022
1 hr 6 min
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.
Sep 26, 2022
Sep 26, 2022
1 hr 13 min
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.
Sep 22, 2022
Sep 22, 2022
1 hr 1 min
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!
Sep 16, 2022
Sep 16, 2022
39 min
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!
Sep 9, 2022
Sep 9, 2022
29 min
Luke takes some time to answer listener questions as the BBQ world continues to prepare for the upcoming American Royal.
Sep 1, 2022
Sep 1, 2022
48 min
This week on Pitmaster, we have a legend. He's cooked competition BBQ for 20 years and over 700 contests. Please join me in welcoming Kelly Wertz from 4 Legs Up.
Aug 25, 2022
Aug 25, 2022
39 min
This week, we spend some time with past podcast guest and new CEO of KCBS Rod Gray, and talk about his first few days on the job.
Aug 18, 2022
Aug 18, 2022
43 min
This weeks podcast features a team from the Midwest that is up and coming, and has a fantastic fall lined up with their first American Royal and first Jack—please welcome Luke Legatt and Jeff Scheurer from Tire Smoke
Aug 11, 2022
Aug 11, 2022
45 min
Luke is joined by Producer Chris to discuss OVS BBQ's recent appearance on Michael Symon's "BBQ USA" television show, and the potential impact it may have.
Aug 5, 2022
Aug 5, 2022
38 min