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The Pitmaster's Podcast
We're BBQ competition enthusiasts who love to share everything about the smoke, the sauce, and the stories behind great barbecue. Each episode, we sit down with top pitmasters, backyard legends, restaurateurs, and more to swap advice, tips, and tall tales from the world of BBQ. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just love good food and good company, you'll learn something new—and have a few laughs along the way!
Episodes
The Pitmaster's PodcastWhat is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Fresh from competing at the American Royal, Tuffy Harmon and Chris Dunyan tell us all about it!!
The Pitmaster's PodcastI Lied About BBQ… Then They Put Me on the Grill! 🔥 | The Story of Willie Brown
I've been eating barbecue all my life, but my first time on the grill was actually born out of a lie. During my first Army assignment in 2006, I was bragging…
The Pitmaster's PodcastA Lifetime of BBQ with Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball
Music Industry Legend • 2x BBQ Hall of Famer • World Champion Pitmaster Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball has spent a lifetime proving that greatness is not a single…
The Pitmaster's PodcastMeat Her at the Fire: A Night with Jess Pryles
Jess Pryles is an Australian-born, Austin-based live fire cook, author, and TV personality. She is the creator of the Hardcore Carnivore brand, author of Prime…
The Pitmaster's PodcastNeed more ideas? Check out Rooster and Graybeard's backyard bbq roadtrip!
Rooster and Graybeard are back! They've been exploring different bbq dishes that each state is known for, and putting their own twist on them.
The Pitmaster's PodcastLive tasting with Meat Rushmore
The origin story of Meat Rushmore could be that of many competition barbecue teams — a group of friends bonding over a beloved hobby. In this case, spouses…
The Pitmaster's PodcastBeyond the Screen: CJ Frazier on Food, Community & the Creator Economy
CJ Frazier is a producer, creator, and community leader with a passion for bringing people together through food and storytelling. He has played a key role in…
The Pitmaster's PodcastSmoke, Soul & Sazón: How Ruben Santana Is Changing American BBQ
A born and raised New Yorker, Ruben Santana is the founder and pitmaster behind Bark Barbecue, one of New York City's most talked-about emerging barbecue…
The Pitmaster's Podcast🔥 LIVE TASTING 🔥
I got involved in competition BBQ back in the late 90', cooking with several teams. As a result, I became very interested in building competition smokers…
The Pitmaster's PodcastLow and Slow, No Ego: The Kettle Krew Way
Kettle Krew was born from a simple, stubborn belief. Jimmy of Bearded Boar BBQ, Rick of 304 Smokehouse, and Brandon The Meat Alchemist had all grown tired of…
The Pitmaster's Podcast🔥 LIVE: Podcast Hall of Famer Rusty Monson Talks Smoke, Competition & Salt City BBQ
All right, BBQ family, fire up those smokers because we've got an awesome guest joining us today! If you've spent any time in the barbecue world, chances are…
The Pitmaster's PodcastThe Pitmaster Podcast Hall of Fame Selection Show
The Pitmaster Podcast Hall of Fame Selection Show is going LIVE on YouTube! Join us June 30 at 7PM MST as we reveal the next class of Hall of Fame inductees…
The Pitmaster's PodcastMy BBQ Journey – From the Royal to Perfect Perfect BBQ
In 2016, I jumped into the world of competition BBQ. My very first sanctioned contest was the legendary American Royal, and I've been hooked ever since. As a…
The Pitmaster's PodcastGettin' Basted & Getting Real: Brad Leighninger on BBQ Domination
Brad Leighninger is the pitmaster, co-owner, and founder behind the award-winning barbecue brand Gettin' Basted, based in southwest Missouri. He launched the…
The Pitmaster's PodcastJohn Lindsey – The Delta Pitmaster Joins The Pitmasters Podcast!
This week on The Pitmasters Podcast, we're sitting down with one of the most accomplished names in the world of live-fire cooking — John Lindsey. From…
The Pitmaster's PodcastFind out all about the new Live Fire Cooking Association with Co-Founder Christie Vanover!!
The LFCA officially launched at the Open Fire World Championship at Memphis in May in 2026. The Live Fire Cooking Association (LFCA) is a food sport…
The Pitmaster's PodcastSCOTT vs. ROBERT: HOT TAKES SHOWDOWN!
The gloves are on and the opinions are HOT! This week on The Pitmasters Podcast, Scott and Robert square off in an epic battle of barbecue knowledge, grilling…
The Pitmaster's PodcastMeet the next generation of Pitmaster!!! All Fired Up With Clayton!!
Clayton Dixon, known as " All Fired Up with Clayton" is 15 yrs old and started his BBQ journey around age 14. He has competed and won the following- National…
The Pitmaster's PodcastPitmasters, family man, entrepreneur, Cam The Pit Man does it all!!
At 36, Cameron Edwards is a Texas pitmaster, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of barbecue, having grown up cooking alongside his grandfather from an early…
The Pitmaster's PodcastDo you need more flavor with your food??? We have your solution!!
This company began by accident. As someone who puts on concerts for some of the biggest stars in the world, I wanted to give those I worked with something…
The Pitmaster's PodcastWhat is the BBQ World Cup & Expo???
Welcome back Shannon and Scott with The BBQ World Cup & Expo to give us the updates on competitors, qualifying events, and all the other questions you have!
The Pitmaster's PodcastHot Take-Canceled event
We will talk about the event that was canceled 3 days before it was going to happening.
The Pitmaster's PodcastWhy meal prep is queen!!
Hey, I'm Sarah, a south Louisiana native with a passion for good food and laid-back living. I spend my time smoking my meal prep and experimenting with bold…
The Pitmaster's PodcastHave you ever wondered what it is like to go to a cooking world championship competition??
Join us to recap the SCA World Championships with Brennan Nielson, Johnny Cobia, Miriam Benson, Scott Nardi, and Steve Conaway!
The Pitmaster's PodcastNeed exciting new products for your bbq??? Tune in!!!
Andy Allen and Keith Henson have been cooking together since 2010, back when they were competing under the name Rooftop BBQ. What started as a shared passion…
The Pitmaster's PodcastBe your own backyard bbq hero with Susie of Hey Grill Hey!
I'm a wife, mom of 3, professional recipe developer, and crazy BBQ lady. I probably have more grills than you have pairs of shoes (last count was over 20). My…
The Pitmaster's PodcastSCA B.Y.O.S Hot Take
We will be discussing the news of the SCA running test competition where you bring your own steak.
The Pitmaster's PodcastCatching up with Rooster and Graybeard!
Where fire meets flavor! We catch up with our favorite barbecue and bourbon connoisseurs! They'll share stories from their recent competitions, cookoffs, and…
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Dave Williamson BBQ and Comedy combine for fun!!
After climbing the corporate ladder in his family's South Florida car business, Dave Williamson decided he liked making his customers smile, but LOVED making…
The Pitmaster's PodcastWeez's Groovin BBQ
Weez's Groovin' BBQ is a the brainchild of Brian Calhoun Backyard Competition master pit master. He is a caterer and competition BBQ guy who is known for his…
The Pitmaster's Podcast7 Sins BBQ Rub Tasting
7 SINS BBQ is a BBQ Catering Company & Award Winning BBQ Competition Team that competes in the KCBS / CBBQA circuits as well as a producer of Award Winning BBQ…
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Meet Jim Lenzen of Jimmy L's BBQ!!
This is starting our 18th year into the cooking journey. We are based out of Sidney in Western Nebraska. I have cooked all my life and it became more of an…
The Pitmaster's PodcastSCA West Coast Champion Raymond Patterson
I'm Raymond Patterson. I've been competing in Steak Cookoff Association events since 2019. What started as a love for cooking quickly turned into a passion for…
The Pitmaster's PodcastHang out with Big John and Kim of Big John's BBQ
We're Big John's BBQ out of Las Vegas. I am the head pit master - Big John Bowman. My BBQ journey started in Kansas City in 2009 when my wife Kim worked with…
The Pitmaster's PodcastUncle Jesse's BBQ team make the BBQ World Cup
Brennon Nielson and Nate Benson tell us about Slab O Rama and their Reserve Grand Champion win to qualify them for the 2027 BBQ World Cup and a shot at 1…
The Pitmaster's PodcastBBQ World Cup Update
A brand-new global BBQ World Cup has just launched, with a $1 million prize purse. The event links 40+ qualifying barbecue competitions worldwide from the U.S…
The Pitmaster's PodcastJoin us and Daniel Vaughn, Underseasoned's #1 Most Influential Person in BBQ
Named #1 by The Underseasoned BBQ show's 150 most influential people in bbq Daniel Vaughn is the barbecue editor for Texas Monthly and arguably the most…
The Pitmaster's PodcastMeet AJ Garza of God's Country BBQ The first BBQ World Cup Qualifier
I've been in the competitive scene for five years now. In 2022, I clinched the coveted title of Team of the Year in Brisket from the Champions Barbecue…
The Pitmaster's PodcastFat Plate BBQ, Tasting
At Fat Plate BBQ, everything began with a passion for outdoor cooking. What began as a weekend hobby in our own backyard quickly turned into a passion for…
The Pitmaster's PodcastHot Takes
Let's talk about some BBQ topics that get people engaged on social media.
The Pitmaster's PodcastMeet Chris Bentley, of Bentley BBQ
Chris Bentley of Bentley BBQ—Alabama-based pitmaster and content creator known for bold backyard BBQ, grills, smokers, and rotisserie cooking. From…
The Pitmaster's PodcastMeet Misty Banchero, The Seattle Butchers Wife
Misty is a Seattle, Washington native with a love affair with meat. She shares her "Stories of a Seattle meat man's wife" on social platforms and may be better…
The Pitmaster's PodcastRerun - We Talk with Tony Ramirez aka TFTI BBQ
Tony Ramirez, also known as TFTI BBQ on social media, has spent nearly twenty years perfecting his backyard barbecue skills in the Bay Area, California. Born…
The Pitmaster's PodcastRerun with - How Low Can You Slow with Jared Pullman
Jared Pullman started How Low Can You Slow back in 2016, with the goal to help everyday grill enthusiasts, make better barbecue in their own backyards. Since…
The Pitmaster's PodcastLive Tasting Southern Char Seasonings
Dustin Jones, along with his wife Amanda and their two daughters, Addie and Anna Lois, make up a hardworking family from Mississippi who find joy in life's…
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Meet Dylan with Holy Smoke BBQ
My name is Dylan Cromer. I am 31 years old and man, do I love to cook BBQ! I grew up eating BBQ quite a bit with my dad. I used to watch him cook Boston butts…
The Pitmaster's PodcastLive Tasting with Kairos
The Kairos origin story began as the culmination of another journey. Over a decade ago I made the decision to source my meat directly from a rancher. We were…
The Pitmaster's PodcastGet to know Ryan, the founder of KRAM Knives with us!
KRAM Knives is named after my family: Kimberly, Ryan, Andrew, and Makayla. I started my company after my wife was injured at work, which led me to take care of…
The Pitmaster's PodcastJoin us for the new adventures of Slingin' Meats!
We started our journey in 2018 with our first competition at Tomato Days, where we earned a reserve grand champion title. From that moment on, we were hooked…
The Pitmaster's PodcastCatching up with Rooster and Graybeard
We're catching up with our favorite barbecue and bourbon aficionados!!
The Pitmaster's PodcastJoin us to meet Walter Johnston with Michigan BBQ Addicts
Before becoming a BBQ chef, I was a firefighter and worked in EMS. I got into BBQ watching my dad cook on his Weber Kettle grill as a kid. After a nasty…
The Pitmaster's PodcastLive Tasting with Florida Chicken Seasoning
Les Hatter, over 35 years of restaurant experience, from the dishroom to the boardroom. Full service to Fast casual and everything in between. Currently…
The Pitmaster's PodcastFind out all about The True Board with Co Founders Matt Scott and Jonny Fraser Regnery
Matt Scott, a passionate co-founder of The True Board, brings his vision of enhancing dining experiences from his Montana roots to the sunny climes of Southern…
The Pitmaster's PodcastJoin us and Chris Marks from Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs and Sauces
Chris Marks is a renowned pitmaster and the driving force behind Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs & Sauces. Hailing from Kansas City, he has established himself as a…
The Pitmaster's PodcastCatching up! Kara with Scale and Tailor
Mom of three, Kara, has been busy this year! From reaching over 60,000 followers, getting television spots with Food Network Canada, and continuing to work…
The Pitmaster's PodcastComing in hot with Tylor Frazier of Blazin' Jett BBQ
What started as a passion for cooking over fire quickly turned into a full-blown mission for me. My journey into BBQ began the way many great stories…
The Pitmaster's PodcastAaron Capenter LB's BBQ
LB's BBQ was born in 2015, forged from a lifelong obsession with fire, flavor, and feeding people like family. But let's be real — LB's been cheffing it up…
The Pitmaster's PodcastJordan Davis founder of The Smoking Pastor Project
Jordan Davis, known to most as The Smoking Pastor, is the founder of The Smoking Pastor Project — a (501 (c) (3) nonprofit that shows up with fire and flavor…
The Pitmaster's PodcastWe chat with SinBin BBQ
Chris and Christina Dunyon of SinBin BBQ are a Utah-based husband-and-wife team who have spent the last 4 years chasing their passion for competition barbecue…
The Pitmaster's PodcastThe Urban Cowgirl-Sarah Penrod
Sarah Penrod is a former private chef to Texas' biggest names, a recurring Food Network personality, and the one-time Texas Ambassador to the White House's…