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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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Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Part 2 with Chad Ward from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ. Lots of great stories here and great stuff, including a lot of good info about partnerships and sponsorships.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
It’s super bowl week! Which means today’s guest is probably out in LA making quiche lorraine for Payton Manning, or stuffed pork loin for Terry Bradshaw. And it’s definitely being cooked on a Traeger.
Please welcome Chad Ward, from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ, for this awesome part one of his podcast.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
This week we feature a gentleman that has been successful in both the Memphis BBQ network and KCBS, and has started one of the more successful BBQ rub companies out there.
Please welcome Heath Riles from Heath Riles BBQ
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Luke has Darren Warth from Iowa Smokey D's back on the show to discuss mindset. He discusses his competition mentality and why it has been so successful. Enjoy this quick-hitting conversation!
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Luke is joined by longtime BBQ pal, Mike Richter from Chicks, Swine & Bovine. These two have a wonderful conversation about their history together and more. Enjoy!
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Tuesday Jan 11, 2022
Luke starts off 2022 answering listener questions. A grea variety of questions for this first ever Q&A pod.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
No real need for an introduction for this episode. Myron Mixon has done everything in BBQ, and a hell of a lot more than that. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with the legend, Myron Mixon.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
This week we have Brian Dwyer from the BBQ Bus. These guys have been tearing up the competition trail the past few years, particularly in brisket. Learn about their brisket box, and a lot of other fun tips and good advice.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
One of the best backyard cooks just stepped up to the pro's and is here to talk about it. Steve Dotson from D'Qued BBQ has recently moved up, and is already finding success. He talks about the transition and much much more. Enjoy this conversation with Steve Dotson.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
A very special episode for you, as Luke is joined by the newly crowned American Royal Open Champion, Travis Duffy from Las Call Heroes BBQ. Travis followed up his Reserve from 2020 with the big win just a few weeks ago. He and Luke talk about their successes and much more. Enjoy!