The Pitmaster's Podcast

Mark Avalos of SLAB BBQ

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Mark Avalos of SLAB bbq. A BBQ man in the middle of the "craft" bbq scene making BBQ his way. Mark takes his craft BBQ and turn...

Trauma Hogs Food Trailer and Competition Team

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with BBQ food truck owner, competition cook, and owner of Trauma Hogs rubs Jason Cottingham.  He shares his experience with startin...

BBQ Brawl season 2 With Erica and Taylor

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Blaire is a pitmaster and soon-to-be restaurant owner and so happens to be the reigning champ of BBQ Brawl.  Taylor Shulman is an accomplished...

SCA Champ Morgan Strunk

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Strunk fresh off his SCA double which he took down not only a Golden Ticket but a 2nd place call as well.  We chat with him about his short ri...

Backyard Competition Roundtable

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Steve Brewer aka Cast Iron Steve reached out to us and wanted to ask us some questions on the podcast about backyard completion, so we got M...

SCA Champ Nate Benson

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nate Benson has been crushing the SCA circuit this year and we sit down with him and talk about his success in steak and ancillaries. We hope you can ...

THEE BS Episode!

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

After a long week of food truck madness, we decided to record an episode about farts, promote certain contests, and food truck talk. We call it the BS...

Hey Grill, Hey

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot going on in the world of Hey Grill, Hey. New website, new TV shows, new branding but most importantly a new sauce and rubs also.......N...

Jared Hooker of Hooks Rubs and Spices

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Jared Hooker of Hooks Rubs and Spices.  A Utah company with Texas roots.  If you want some great rubs to make your food 4000% better yo...

Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Purvis may be fairly new to the competition BBQ world but he came in like a wrecking ball.  He is currently 4th in the KCBS points chase.  We t...

Chris Webb of Bushmaster BBQ

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Webb of Bushmaster BBQ is on a roll these days.  He has racked up a slew of GCs and RGCs in his short comp BBQ career.  We dive into his metho...

SCA cook Brennon Nielson of Sevier BBQ Addicts

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Brennon Nielson of Sevier BBQ Addicts. He is fresh off a Golden Ticket win in Ogden UT. Brennon is a great SCA cook and he is laying...

KCBS Roundtable with Jerry Aguilar and Matt Hanson

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with two of the best cooks the west coast has to offer Jerry Aguliar of Burnin' and Lootin' and Matt Hanson of Crooked Pigs.  We di...

Whole hog world champion Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction BBQ

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marcio Borguezan of Hog Addiction BBQ Competition Team is a whole hog world champion, steak champion, bbq competition cook, and Tribal Fire ambassador...

Champion SCA Cook John Bolton of The Wolf Pack

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to John Bolton of The Wolf Pack a killer SCA cook and an all-around great guy.  He walks us through some of his processes and shares some ste...

The Steak Princess Rylee Wright

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with The Steak Princess Rylee Wright.  She is a 14-year-old multi-champion in streak and ancillary as well as being a fierce entrepreneur.  ...

SCA judges round table

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today we sit down with Clint Mitchel, Mardy Rich of Voodoo Coffee Roasters, and AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ.  AJ will be judging his first comp and w...

SCA Champion Steve Conaway

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Conaway is a very consistent SCA cook.  A former bbq competitor who has settled into the SCA world quite nicely.  We chat with him about his h...

The BBQ Ninja Craig Verhage

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The BBQ Ninja Craig Verhage has been cooking over live fire in almost every way imaginable for decades.  We chat with him about his adventures in coo...

KCBS update with CEO Emily Detwiler and President Rick Wagner

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On the pod this week we have KCBS Emily Detwiler and President Rick Wagner.  We chat about all the things KCBS has going on and what the future holds...

Mike Wozniak of QUAU BBQ

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Wozniak of QUAU BBQ has won more comps than most teams combined.  One of the most prolific cooks on the circuit we try and tap into the magic an...

Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have Ray Lampe on the show today.  Ray got started in competition bbq and now is a household name in the BBQ world.  We chat with him about comp ...

Jake Gross rancher/Co-Founder of E3 Meats

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jake Gross is the rancher and co-founder of E3 meats He walks us through what happens to our meat from birth to store.  They raise Angus beef and hav...

Rob Reinhardt pitmaster of Prairie Smoke and Spice BBQ

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rob basically does it all I mean just check out his website Prairie Smoke and Spice  a few of his accomplishment:  The premier BBQ caterer in Saska...

SCA World Championship recap with Will Collier, Jerry Aguilar and Nate Benson

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have Will Collier of DB180, Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin', and Nate Benson of Uncle Jesse's on the show to recap the SCA World Championship ...

Sandy Brown 2020 SCA Points Chase Champion

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sandy Brown is the 2020 SCA points chase champion. She and her husband Tim dominated the circuit last year and look to repeat that feat in 2021. Sandy...

Will Collier of Dead Bird BBQ

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will Collier of Dead Bird BBQ has made his mark on the Steak Cookoff Association circuit not only with multiple wins but a very successful line of rub...

Matt Ouverson 2019 SCA points chase champion

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Champion SCA cook Matt Ouverson owner of wicked pig products is the 2019 SCA world point chase champion.  He also holds the record for most points e...

Blane Hunter of Porky Butts BBQ

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blane Hunter of Porky Butts BBQ is one of the most accomplished competition cooks on the circuit and is also the owner of Porky Butts BBQ restaurant i...

Ronald Burns of Hotty Totty

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have Mr. Hotty Totty himself, Ronald Burns.  He is a multiple Grand Champion BBQ cook who has successfully transitioned into an SCA champion and c...

Tina Cannon of Pit Crew BBQ

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tina is not only a world foods champion and a grand champion BBQ competition cook, but she is also a TV personality.  She is fresh on a win on Netfli...

Joe Pierce of Slap's BBQ

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have nonother than Joe Pierce of Slap's BBQ. Joe is not only the owner of a highly successful BBQ joint but is one of the top BBQ...

Dewayne Poynter of Rib Lickers Smoke Shake

21 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dewayne is the owner of the wildly successful Rib Lickers Smoke Shack located in Glasgow KY.  He also runs the BBQ Brokers shop where you can get all...

Aaron Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We take to Aaron Stoffer of Man Meat BBQ competition team who is one of the best competition cooks on the circuit.  Check out some cool videos he doe...

Competition Organizer Corey Linton

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Corey Linton is the organizer of one of the biggest competitions in the world.  He was also the Co-Organizer of the KCBS Invitational.  He has also ...

Holiday Break

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to wind down till January 7th and spend this time with our families!  We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a badass new year! 

Backyard Comps w/ Russ Allen of Red Bones BBQ

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Russ Allen of Red Bones BBQ has been on quite a hot streak in the backyard world.  First popping up of Bama-Q and then winning the first annual KCBS ...

The Baron of BBQ Paul Kirk

10 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Kirk is a living legend.  He has been around competition BBQ for decades, he has written influential books, taught classes to thousands of peopl...

Scott Holmes owner of Little Miss BBQ

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Little Miss BBQ popped up on the scene about 6 years ago and has since become a nationwide BBQ destination.  From their beginnings in competition BBQ...

Johnny Joseph SCA Legend

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

3 time SCA points champion Johnny Joseph talks about cooking steak.  He is already a legend in the SCA circuit and now has his own rub you can buy he...

Judging with Travis Bates part 2

19 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This time we dive into SCA cooking and politics in judging.  If you missed our first episode with Travis about judging BBQ contest then go back and l...

Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Brad Leighninger of Gettin' Basted a competition BBQ legend and restaurant owner.  He is also part of the BBQ league and if yo...

Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We got Richard Fergola of Fergolicious BBQ to hang out with us and chat BBQ.  Not only is he a multiple grand champion BBQ cook he is also a TV Perso...

Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig of The Smoke Sheet

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with Ryan Cooper and Sean Ludwig of the Smoke Sheet Ryan Cooper is known as the BBQ Tourist and Sean Ludwig of NYC BBQ teamed up to ...

Jack Carlisle of Camp Chef

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat tips and tricks with Jack Carlisle of Camp Chef We talk pellet cooking and explore camp chef's vast array of outdoor cooking equipment. 

Amanda McGrath Of Thermoworks

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for your next thermoworks product or want so tips on how to use yours?  Well, this pod is for you!  Sit back while we dive into all things T...

Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Kyle Matuszewski of Your Behind BBQ a father and son competition team out of Arizona.  Kyle and his dad are top cooks in SCA ancillaries...

Casey Casper of Bang On BBQ

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Casey just won the BBQ Pitstop SCA Championship Series.  This 6 part series featured the best SCA cooks from all over the west.  He also got a Golde...

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe part 2, SCA edition

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe returns to talk about her new obsession: SCA competitions. She has already notched a win and a golden ticket in her belt and is out...

Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have Robby Royal of Rescue Smokers on the show today.  If you are super new the BBQ world here is a what Robby has accomplished: 2014 BBQ Pitmast...

Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers on the show this week.  He is a Traeger Pro, an Embedded Correspondent on The BBQ Central Show, BBQ competito...

Hey Grill, Hey part Deux

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We celebrate our 1-year anniversary with our first ever guest Hey Grill, Hey We catch up with Utah's favorite BBQ cook Susie Bulloch and her husband a...

Terry Roan

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Terry Roan who currently sits in 4th place in the overall SCA standings.   He is the 2018 world steak champion and won a record-breakin...

Jess Pryles

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jess Pryles owner of Hardcore Carnivore. She's a live-fire cook, author, and TV personality specializing in all things meat. Jess is probably the most...

Mike Steele BBQ Champs Academy

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode we have Mike Steele CEO of BBQ Champs Academy and IBCA completion cook.  We talk about why you need to be taking classes whether you are...

David Bouska

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Winner of hundreds of competitions and the World Champion BBQ Pitmaster of 2012 then in 2018 He wins his 2nd World Championship. David Bouska and But...

Chef Phillip Dell

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Phillip Dell has a lot of accomplishments under his belt a few examples are:  4 Time Grand Champion, Chopped Champion, firemaster contestant, cutthro...

Moodswing BBQ

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about their firey start in BBQ their transition to SCA, judging, bringing kids into the competition fold, why you should just jump into pro co...

AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat with food blogger, Traeger ambassador, Instagrammer, and all-around badass backyard bbq cook AJ Maudsley of Slowpoke BBQ. We chat ab...

Emily Detwiler CEO of KCBS

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Kansas City Barbecue Society CEO Emily Detwiler about the current state of KCBS concerning the COVID outbreak.  We also talk with her ab...

Shawna Roppolo SCA Champion

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shawna Roppolo is the female cooker of the year 2 years in a row, winner of the NBBQA's Rhinestone Steak Showdown in Fort Worth, Texas.  She has plac...

Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke BBQ and co-host of All That for 6 pieces bbq show

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with World Champion Chris Schafer who has won multiple grand championships as head cook of Heavy Smoke BBQ and is the co-host of All That for ...

So you wanna get into Competition BBQ?

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We decided to switch it up this week and just chat about getting into BBQ competitions. We talked about this subject in our second episode with Jesse...

Greg Rempe host of The BBQ Central Show

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have the godfather of bbq podcasting and radio Greg Rempe of The BBQ Central Show We talk with Greg about the state of BBQ, why competiti...

Judging with Terryl Miller

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Terryl is the World Food Championship Judge Coordinator and Head Judge, an SCA Judge and Rep, a Dutch Oven Cook/Competitor, World Champion Dutch oven ...

Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker BBQ

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Legendary Pitmaster Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker stops by to chat about Tennessee Ribs, how to compete in Memphis in May, bourbon, and Barbecue in ...

Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin' BBQ

21 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have Jerry Aguilar of Burnin' and Lootin'. Here are some of his many accomplishments: 19x grand champion 14x reserve grand champion 6th p...

John Lindsey of All Q'ued Up

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

John Lindsey is the Pitmaster of All Q'ued Up Competition team.  John was the 2018 Steak Cookoff Association Newcomer Of The Year. He finished 4th ov...

Cooking with Cannabis with Chef Matt Stockard

07 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chef Matt is on the forefront of cannabis cooking.  Former bbq restaurant owner and competitor turned Chef.  He specializes in CBD And THC infused f...

Salt City Barbecue & Smoke Ain't No Joke BBQ

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we turn the mic on ourselves and get to know our teams.  First up, the guys that make up Salt City Barbecue Rusty, Chad, and Jarod h...

Mark Williams of Swine Life BBQ

23 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Swine Life BBQ has been competitors for years and now they have their own line of rubs and a very popular YouTube channel.  We had the pleasure of c...

Chris Lilly

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Lilly is the famous pitmaster/owner of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur Alabama home of the original Alabam White Sauce.  World-famous bbq is ...

Lee Ann Whippen

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recent winner of Food Networks BBQ Brawl Lee Ann Whippen is no stranger to BBQ television shows... she has been on damn near all of them.  Not only i...

Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Sterling Ball owner of Ernie Ball and owner/head cook of Big Poppa Smokers about his dominance of competition BBQ, how to fix judging, an...

Phill "The Grill" Johnson

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Phil "The Grill" Johnson BBQ junkie and owner of The Trapp Haus barbecue joint in Phoenix Arizona.  Phil has also appeared on numerous T...

Brett Gallaway

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk with Brett Gallaway co-founder of the Steak Cookoff Association.  We chat about the history of the SCA and get some tips and tricks...

Kevin Sandridge host of BBQ Beat Podcast

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Kevin Sandridge from the BBQ Beat Podcast.  Not only does Kevin have a great podcast but he is also a master judge for KCBS and judges o...

Chris Marks

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live from BBQ Pitstop in Salt Lake City we chat with Chris Marks of Three Little Pigs Barbecue.  Winner of 50 grand championships and Grand...

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe Sugars BBQ

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lynnae Oxley-Loupe of Sugars BBQ calls to chat about her time on BBQ Pitmasters, Chopped, and BBQ brawl as well as some competition, teaching classes ...

Tuffy Stone

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tuffy Stone is a 6-time world barbecue champion, one of the hosts of BBQ Pitmasters, Author of Cool Smoke: The Art of Great barbecue  and owner of W...

Andy Husbands

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Andy Husbands Author, Chef, bbq man, restauranteur and team member of the infamous IQUE competition team. We talk about his time on Hells...

7 Sins BBQ

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to Jesse Collett of 7 Sins BBQ about getting sponsors, making money for comps, his work in Australia, switching to chicken legs and of course ...

Harry Soo

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Harry Soo from Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ about competition BBQ, pitmasters TV show and a whole lot more.

Diva Q

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Diva Q about her beginnings in BBQ, behind the scenes of BBQ Brawl, competitions/ancillary advice and a whole bunch more.   Check out h...

Smokin' Hot Babe BBQ

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Smokin Hot Babe BBQ a 16 year old Professional BBQ cook from California who is already making a name for herself in the BBQ world.  ...

R&R BBQ

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From competitions to a bbq restaurant with multiple locations Rod Livingston walks us through the life of someone living the dream.  He shares storie...

Entertaining with Caytlin McCleery

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Caytlin McCleery from Cayt's Meats and Meals about holiday cook and entertaining guest.  She shares a few tips and tricks to make your n...

Entertaining with Caytlin McCleery

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Caytlin McCleery from Cayt's Meats and Meals about holiday cook and entertaining guest.  She shares a few tips and tricks to make your n...

Girls Can Grill

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with Christie Vanover from Girls Can Grill.  We talk team branding, competition bbq, pits, comp set up and her live fire cooking podcast.  ...

Sterling Smith from Loot n' Booty

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Sterling Smith of Loot n' Booty.  We ask him about his competition secrets and talk with him about his killer barbecue products. Don't...

ThermoWorks

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are live from ThermoWorks talking to Kyle Halvorson about their products and how they can help you take your cooks to a new level.  We e...

Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes BBQ team

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We chat with American Royal RGC Travis Duffy.  Travis is the head cook of Last Call Heroes.  With an 11th place finish and an RGC at the past 2 Roya...

Crooked Pigs Competition BBQ Team

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Matt and David Hansen of Crooked Pigs BBQ Team.  They have won multiple grand champion awards and are in the running for Utah team o...

History of Barbecue w/ Robert F. Moss

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Robert F. Moss author of Barbecue: The History of an American Institution.  The book is a deep dive into the history of Barbecue in Ame...

Stick burners live from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with Benji from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack and talk bbq and talk about his business and stick burners. 

Heath Riles

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have Heath Riles on talking about trailer, rubs, competition and tips and tricks.  

KCBS judging with Travis Bates

10 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We sit down with certified KCBS judge Travis Bates and get a good look behind the scenes of the judging process.  

Salt City Drum Smokers

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Salt City Drum Smokers about drum smokers with a little comp talk sprinkled in for flava

Malcom Reed

26 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We talk with Malcom Reed of How to BBQ Right and Killer Hogs about all thing BBQ from the backyard to the pro circuit.  

Chad Ward from Traeger and Whiskey Bent BBQ talks BBQ 101

20 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meet with Chad Ward in Traeger HQ and talked about basics of BBQ like how to get started right and how to improve your cooks.