The Pitmaster's Podcast

7 Sins BBQ Rub Tasting

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wi...

Meet Jim Lenzen of Jimmy L's BBQ!!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

SCA West Coast Champion Raymond Patterson

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 pa...

Hang out with Big John and Kim of Big John's BBQ

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 work...

Uncle Jesse's BBQ team make the BBQ World Cup

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

BBQ World Cup Update

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Join us and Daniel Vaughn, Underseasoned's #1 Most Influential Person in BBQ

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Meet AJ Garza of God's Country BBQ The first BBQ World Cup Qualifier

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 Barbecu...

Fat Plate BBQ, Tasting

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hot Takes

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about some BBQ topics that get people engaged on social media.

Meet Chris Bentley, of Bentley BBQ

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Bentley of Bentley BBQ—Alabama-based pitmaster and content creator known for bold backyard BBQ, grills, smokers, and rotisserie cooking. From ...

Meet Misty Banchero, The Seattle Butchers Wife

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Live Tasting Southern Char Seasonings

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Meet Dylan with Holy Smoke BBQ

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bost...

Live Tasting with Kairos

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Get to know Ryan, the founder of KRAM Knives with us!

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tak...

Join us for the new adventures of Slingin' Meats!

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Catching up with Rooster and Graybeard

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're catching up with our favorite barbecue and bourbon aficionados!!

Join us to meet Walter Johnston with Michigan BBQ Addicts

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 nas...

Live Tasting with Florida Chicken Seasoning

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les Hatter, over 35 years of restaurant experience, from the dishroom to the boardroom. Full service to Fast casual and everything in between. Current...

Find out all about The True Board with Co Founders Matt Scott and Jonny Fraser Regnery

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Join us and Chris Marks from Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs and Sauces

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Marks is a renowned pitmaster and the driving force behind Three Little Pigs BBQ Rubs & Sauces. Hailing from Kansas City, he has established hi...

Catching up! Kara with Scale and Tailor

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Coming in hot with Tylor Frazier of Blazin' Jett BBQ

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Aaron Capenter LB's BBQ

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cheffin...

Jordan Davis founder of The Smoking Pastor Project

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

We chat with SinBin BBQ

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Urban Cowgirl-Sarah Penrod

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ho...

Join us and Ryan Skjerdal of Q Cartel BBQ out of Canada, to discuss Competition BBQ in the Olympics

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan Skjerdal of Q Cartel BBQ, a Saskatchewan, Canada–based team that's quickly making an impact on the KCBS circuit, has turned just 11 contests al...

Join us and Aly Romero an incredible private chef!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aly Romero is a private chef and cookbook author based in Southlake, TX, with over 25 years of culinary experience. She has showcased her skills in te...

Join us and Tuffy's BBQ Team, Kent "Tuffy" Harmon

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tuffy's BBQ team is celebrating their recent Grand Champion win from the Best Dam Barbecue Challenge, which earned them an invite to the Jack! We are ...

Let's talk about the Sizzlin at Sunset Steak Cookoff with Evie and Eli!

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Evie and Eli are a dynamic duo with a deep love for food, adventure, and building unforgettable experiences. Based in Las Vegas, they're both certifi...

Tasting with Bryan Odom

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A long time ago on a planet called earth in the same galaxy we live in, there was a boy who in his teens got a job at a bbq restaurant and fell in lov...

Join us and John Reeves of Smokin X BBQ

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pitmaster at Smokin X | Founder of Smokin Swag Apparel | Creator of Award-Winning Seasonings John Reeves has been the dedicated Pitmaster at Smokin X ...

We Talk with Tony Ramirez aka TFTI BBQ

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Ramirez, also known as TFTI BBQ on social media, has spent nearly twenty years perfecting his backyard barbecue skills in the Bay Area, Californi...

Join us and Andy Allen from Rooftop Barbecue

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Allen is a seasoned competition pitmaster, instructor, and restaurant consultant with a deep passion for barbecue. He serves as a cooking consult...

Join us and Freddy, the founder of Tri-City Pitmasters

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am Freddy, founder of Tri-City Pitmasters from Southern California. I am currently employed by Firebull Charcoal and Primetime Spices. In the past, ...

Barbecue N Bourbon

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with Rooster and Graybeard: where fire meets flavor, to salute the troops and talk about Texas made Charles Goodnight Texas Whiskey Bourbon. 

Rusty Monson Salt City Barbecue

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

  We welcome Rusty Monson back to the show for an update on Salt City Barbecue. For 2025 he has won the Best In State vote for Best Barbecue Restaura...

Live Tasting with 7 Sins BBQ

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

7 SINS BBQ is a BBQ Catering Company & Award Winning BBQ Competition Team who competes in the KCBS / CBBQA circuits as well as a producer of Award Win...

We are talking about Smoke Slam this week with Pitmaster Thyron Mathews

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thyron Mathews is an award-winning American BBQ Chef and Pitmaster, known for his bold flavors, Southern roots, and viral presence both online and on ...

Join us to talk to Cory Jones founder of Hearth Heroes BBQ

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My name is Cory Jones owner of Hearth Heroes BBQ. Our passion for BBQ is evident in every bite. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy great...

Join us with BBQ Bob Trudnak founder of Bob Trudnak Brand

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It all began in his childhood home where Bob Trudnak was the oldest of four children. His mother was a homemaker, and his father worked three jobs to ...

We are chatting with the SCA World Champion Karen Wright, Wright on Q

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Karen Wright Wright on QAKA mom to the Steak Princess Russell and I started competing in BBQ in the early 2000's. He did his first steak competition ...

Tonight we have Sterling Smith with Loot N' Booty BBQ

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sterling Smith, 2022 World Barbecue Champion, US Navy Veteran, barbecue teacher, cookbook author, and owner/Pitmaster of Loot N' Booty BBQ, has been c...

Beer's Blackdog BBQ Tasting

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beer's Blackdog BBQ is a family owned business in the heart of northern Minnesota's lake country. Born from the good old days of weekly gatherings of ...

Join us and Phil "The Grill" Johnson, the Jay-Z of BBQ

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson's persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up ...

Join us to chat with The BBQ Pit Bros Pit Masters Jordan Williams and Richard Smith

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BBQ Pit Bros was established in 2021 by head Pit Master Jordan Williams with Co-Pitmaster Richard Smith. Jordan is an Air Force Veteran with passion f...

SCA Worlds Recap with Brennon Nielson

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

SCA Worlds Recap with Brennon Nielson

Join us to get the new news from Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kyle and his dad began watching a series called BBQ Pitmasters. They were immediately captivated and the show "lit a fire" under the duo, propelling t...

Meat Hammer Tasting

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Coronado, raised in Perryton, Texas, has always had a passion for experimenting with flavors. As a child, he would mix different sauces and condim...

Join us and Blake, Owner and Creator of Bacana Grills

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Blake lived in Brazil, where he fell in love with churrasco - not just the incredible food but the way it brought people together, connecting them thr...

Join us and Jorey from Juice Workin and Shaan from What_s In De Pot

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are talking about the new Traeger Woodridge pellet smoker.

Join us to talk to Champion Pitmaster Phil Breeden of LC BBQ

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Phil has competed in over 300 sanctioned competitions (350 to be exact) including IBCA, KCBS, BCA, and LSBS to date. Phil currently has 90 Grand Champ...

Rooster and Greybeard are back!!

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rooster and Greybeard are back to help us plan the perfect Valentine's Day!

2025 BBQ Rub Tournament

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to announce that we will be conducting a blind tasting of various BBQ rubs to determine the winner of the 2025 BBQ Rub competition. Thi...

Phil the Grill

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson's persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up ...

Jeremy With Flyin' Pig BBQ

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I am a husband, father and bbq athlete! I started doing competition cooking in 2020 and have been hooked ever since. I mainly participate in SCA event...

Casting and Cooking with Tom Jasinski

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I'm a lifelong foodie who's passionate about bringing people together through bold, approachable recipes. Growing up, I spent countless hours helpi...

Colorado Bulldawgs BBQ With Levi Stoakes

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The teams 2 English Bulldogs, Brisket and Blaze, claim all the glory for the hard work Colorado Bulldawg BBQ puts in to keep winning on the competiti...

How Low Can You Slow with Jared Pullman

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

BBQ Rub Tasting with - Girls Can Grill

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Christie is the owner of Girls Can Grill® and an award-winning competitive pitmaster. I have cooked on dozens of grills and have at least 30 in my ba...

JDQ BBQ Rub Tasting

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

JDQ BBQ is a family-owned Barbecue Rub Company based in Kansas City, the mecca of Barbecue. We make award-winning Sweet Barbecue Rub with hints of pec...

Join us to visit with Girls Can Grill's Christie Vanover - Holiday Grilling Book

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us to visit with Girls Can Grill's Christie Vanover to celebrate the release of her first cookbook, Holiday Grilling!!

Mardy Rich - Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company: Freshly Brewed Magic Since 2020 Founded in 2020, Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company is your portal to a world of exception...

Marcio Borguezan with Hog Addiction BBQ

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Hog Addiction BBQ MIM Whole Hog World Champions SCA Rib World champions Whole Hog Smokeslam Champions 10 Consecutive MBN Grand Championship...

Tasting with Rylee from Steak Princess BBQ

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rylee Wright, also known as Steak Princess BBQ, is a passionate Georgia girl who loves to cook. She received her first grill at the age of 8 and now ...

Jon from Crazy Gringo BBQ

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Crazy Gringo BBQ began well before 2019, without me even realizing it. Various experiences in my life led me to discover what brings me peace: cooking...

BBQ N Bourbon

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whiskey drinkers and BBQ addicts. Find them on TikTok and YouTube (barbecuenbourbon), talking, cooking, and tasting, whiskey and BBQ.

Big Smoke Barbecue

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ashley, 31 from England. I got into bbq by mistake, having bought an offset smoker accidentally. I intended to buy a cheap charcoal grill but had no ...

The BBQ Queen - Roxanne Miller

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hi I'm The BBQ Queen! My name is Roxanne Miller. I am a Wife and a Mother of 3. I grew up in Firebaugh, CA and currently reside in Hanford, CA. I have...

Backyard Roundtable

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us with three amazing up-and-coming BBQ competition teams! Wild West BBQ, 5XL BBQ, and 1_Bite_BBQ to talk about how they started, what they are d...

Jorey Hansen

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Born in Houston, Texas raised in Utah. Currently live in St. George Utah, I own a private training facility, Prolific Performance and have been a cert...

SmellaQue Competition BBQ Team

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Janice Smella is the pitmaster for the SmellaQue Competition BBQ Team. Competing on the bbq circuit since 2014, this three time Canadian National BBQ ...

Rub Tasting with Bushmaster BBQ Brawler

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bushmaster BBQ Brawler 01 Brisket Rub, crafted by a veteran and champion pitmast Chris Webb! This seasoning blend is full of flavor and creates a perf...

Wireless Probe Technology Round Table

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Christie Vanover and Greg Rempe join us to discuss the newest wireless probe technology.

The "Crain" Attraction

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon and Katelyn, accomplished cooks with experience in the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA), have made the decision to delve into the realm of barb...

Matthew Hussey - The Hungry Hussey

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Hussey from Trinity, NC. I'm a full-time electrical equipment sales engineer, but when the workday ends, I dive headfirst into my real passion...

The Pitmasters Podcast Team Round Table

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We will discuss the recent changes to The Pitmasters Podcast, including new team members and their contributions to the show and BBQ community.

Jacqueline Wise

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jacqueline Wise, a Cordon Bleu trained professional chef, event designer, forager, and avid gardener, is passionate about hosting epic parties and cre...

Scott Nardi - We chat about how to get more people cooking again

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott is a competition steak cook and occasional KCBS chicken cook from Shiocton, WI. He started participating in SCA competitions in 2019 and has sin...

John Kellum @K3llum

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can often find John tailgating at home and away Jacksonville Jaguars games. He lives and breathes tailgating; it's definitely a passion of his. Ev...

Kara from Scale and Tailor

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara, Is that BBQ Mom from Toronto, Canada. You can find her dancing around the kitchen and firing up her grills on the daily. She is a BBQ recipe dev...

Leigh Brandon

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Leigh Brandon has lived in Houston for 45 years. She works in Commercial Banking but when she's not banking, you can find her cooking, gardening, or f...

Troy Bilbrough with Bacon Brother

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Troy is a father of 2 young kids, Back to back steak and ancillary champion of NZ 2022 and 2023, two time NZ BBQ Alliance Grand Champion, competes in ...

Smokin' Hoggz BBQ - Bill Gillespie

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Smokin' Hoggz BBQ is a competition BBQ team from Abington, MA, formed in 2008. What started out as a hobby has turned into a small family business. We...

Jeremy Yoder - Mad Scientist BBQ

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jeremy Yoder is a barbecue enthusiast from Kentucky who loves to spend time smoking meat and enjoying the rewards of a long cook.

What's In Da Pot

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shaan,    He is passionate about creating dishes that combine the warmth and flavor of home with the vibrant influences of Caribbean, Latin, and ...

Logan Chestnut

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Logan Chestnut, the talented pitmaster of Small Batch BBQ and the charismatic host of the Right On Que Podcas...

Live Tasting With Blazing Star

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Star a 21-year US Air Force Veteran, whose global travels ignited a passion for diverse cultures and flavors. Now, those worldly experiences are ...

SCA roundtable with Jonny Cobia, Brennon Nielson and Steve Conaway. Rusty's goodbye

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SCA roundtable with Jonny Cobia, Brennon Nielson, and Steve Conaway.  This is Rusty's Last show.  Thank you for all the support and memories. It all...

Keith Wineinger of the Burn Shop

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We chatted with Keith Wineinger of the Burn Shop. He makes custom grills for all types of smokers, grills, and other appliances. We had a blast chatti...

Chris Ayres of Zia Smoke BBQ

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Chris Ayres of Zia Smoke BBQ.  We chat about why chopped brisket is better and why you should never say you cook better than a restauran...

Caray Ann Sharp of Hot Mess Express

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Caray Ann Sharp of Hot Mess Express. She won a few big steak comps, and her method is, well, different. Join us to discuss more the philo...

Mike Erickson Founder of The National High School BBQ Association

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Mike Erickson Founder of National High School BBQ Association about what he is doing to keep the bbq flame going in our youth through high ...

Brett Gallaway SCA World Championship Recap

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Brett Galloway co-founder of the SCA.  We talk about his new book, the world championship and more.  

Sneak Peak of Rusty's new podcast On The Road: A Food Truck Podcast

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week we tried to get a guest but they had other plans.  Instead, you get the first episode of Rusty's new food truck podcast.  We hope you enjo...

Bobbi Beaver of The Rocky Mountain BBQ Association.

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We explore the interworkings of a BBQ Association. Bobbi chats with us about the association, its work, and how to get involved.  

Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty BBQ

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty Rubs and sauces.  A legendary rub maker and a hell of a competition cook as well.  

Are indoor smokers the future? with Christie Vanover and Dan Phelps

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Dan Phelps and Christie Vanover about the new GE indoor pellet smoker.  They have had a few serious cooks on it and we break it down.  ...