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Want to create the perfect BBQ? Tune in each week as we celebrate the Pit Life BBQ Lifestyle.

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    • Jun 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 363 EPISODES

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    World Live Fire Champion Michelle O'Guin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 60:45


    Tonight i have the honor of talking with Michelle O'Guin. Michelle is a competition cook, caterer, judge, organizer and much more. She's the current World Foods Championships Live Fire World Champion. We discuss a little bit of everything and get to know Michelle. Especially her upcoming contest The Bitches Of Barbecue Rib Throwdown. Raising m funds for the Family Crisis Center of Northwest Mississippi.

    The Texas Judging Association With Jenn Leigh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 78:40


    This week I'm joined by my dear friend Jenn Leigh. We catch up and talk about the upcoming Danny Dietz Memorial Classic Cookoff and her new venture the Texas Judging Association. https://dannydietzmemorial.com/   https://texasjudgingassociation.com/

    How To BBQ Right With Malcom Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 80:07


    TREMENDOUS!!!! This week I have the honor to sit down with Malcom Reed! How To BBQ Right, Killer Hogs, Buck Junkies, social media the list goes on and on. We talk about everything under the sun including Camel Tenderloin!!

    The Grab'em In The Brisket Boys!!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 101:59


    This week im joined by James, Jan, Jon and Raul of the Grab'em In The Brisket Podcast. They have a tremendous show. We talk about their beginnings in bbq, competitions and starting their podcast. We had a lot of laughs and a few tangents!!!! Follow them on all social medias @grabeminthebrisket

    Grand American Barbecue World Championship with Jeremy Garrett

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 67:06


    This week Jeremy Garrett of Campground BBQ joins me to talk about the Grand American Barbecue World Championship. Being held August 2-3 in Port Jervis New York. Invitational Saturday Open Sunday. Sign up deadline is May 31. https://campgroundbbq.com/   https://www.grandambbq.com/

    The Meathead Method

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 67:17


    This week the one and only Meathead makes his triumphant return to the show to talk about his new book The Meathead Method. Meathead is a true legend in BBQ and grilling. BBQ Hall Of Fame, New York Times Best Seller and so much more. We dive into his new book available May 13th.    https://amazingribs.com/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/ https://www.amazon.com/?tag=amazusnavi-20&hvadid=675149237887&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3868618090716587924&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002014&hvtargid=kwd-10573980&ref=pd_sl_7j18redljs_e&hydadcr=28883_14649097

    Texas Beef Council With Jerry McPherson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 65:53


    Tonight Chef Johnny jumps in as special co host as we welcome Jerry McPherson of the Texas Beef Council. We learned so much on all the avenues the Texas Beef Council reaches. https://beeflovingtexans.com/

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    Mike McCloud Of World Food Championships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 55:42


    This week I'm joined by Mike McCloud founder of World Food Championships. We talk about the beginnings and everything in between that led to the WFC. We also talk about how to potentially get a Golden Ticket for your event.

    The New England CBA Triple Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 59:09


    This week I'm joined by Matt Pereira of Matt's Backyard BBQ. We discuss his New England Champions Barbecue Alliance Triple Crown Vermont Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Sign ups are live. Sign up and join us for these wonderful events. And Oh yeah..........I'M BACK JACK!!!!!!!!!

    Grand Opening Of Big Dog Sauce Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 62:29


    This week I'm joined by Dan Lloyd of Big Dog Sauce Co. We talk about his process of opening a brick and morter store front. With the grand opening this coming Saturday April 5th we discuss the festivities of the day! https://www.bigdogsauce.com/

    Cotton Gin Smokers And Tribal Fire Join Forces

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 76:55


    This week im joined by Matt Messer of Cotton Gin Smokers and Aaron Norris of Tribal Fire Grills and Game Changer Smokers. We get their backgrounds in getting into BBQ and starting their companies and what led to them joining forces. Check them out at the link below. http://livefireandsmoke.com/

    Talking National BBQ Festival With Kell Phelps and Mike McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 67:23


    This Week I'm joined by Kell Phelps and Mike McCarthy. We talk about the National BBQ Festival in Long Island NY June 13-15. This is the first time in 10 years the event has been held. Check out all the info for tickets, competition sign up, judging with the link below.   https://nationalbbqfest.com/

    Ollie Of Ollie's Q Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 72:29


    This week my good friend Ollie from Oliie's Q out of Melbourne Australia makes his triumphant return to the show! We catch up on what he has going on. We talk about the upcoming Meatstock event this week and his new news letter.

    SCA With Scott MacDonald And Geoff Mullen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 91:17


    Tonight I'm joined by Scott MacDonald of Sticks & Stones Barbecue and Goeff Mullen of Fat Kid's BBQ. The boys join me to talk about their up coming SCA and KCBS events. Afew outside the box ideas on the ancillary side of contests. All for great causes. https://nebbq.org/

    Get Twisted With Twisted Oliver BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 84:33


    This week I'm joined by Bobby Oliver of Twisted Oliver BBQ. Bobby and I met last year in Houston. So before he heads to Houston this week he stops by to talk about his journey, seasoning, Rib Cookoff Association, and walking big stages. https://twistedoliverbbq.com/   CBA New England Triple Crown sign up mattpereira67@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5JV7Fc5u/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

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    Spring Training With Baseball And BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 95:43


    This week I'm joined by great friends Len and Jeff of the Baseball And BBQ Podcast. They have combined two of the most American pastimes baseball and bbq. We had a great conversation alot of baseball and sprinkled some bbq in the mix. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-and-bbq/id1326669217 New England CBA Triple Crown sign up  mattpereira67@gmail.com  https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5JV7Fc5u/?mibextid=wwXIfr

    Kathy and Tom Of Inclusive BBQ Events

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 56:48


    Tonight I'm joined by Kathy and Tom of Inclusive BBQ Events. We talk about a few of their events. 10TH Annual Kora event, North East Triple Crown and much more.

    Catching Up With Big Poppa Smokers Sterling Ball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 69:47


    This week Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers makes his return. Sterling might be the most interesting man in BBQ. We talk about his induction into the KCBS Hall Of Fame, his YouTube page, his health and his love for food and bringing people together.   https://bigpoppasmokers.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=device*dt_keyword*big%20poppa%20smokers_matchtype*e_adposition*_network*g_campaignid*18184165185_adgroupid*143469677191_creative*618726467469&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA74G9BhAEEiwA8kNfpXF03Fu9-mkU1uW44wG_XaAREDuo82P5-DVvDD4igubMP6vmxuBfHRoCcT0QAvD_BwE

    Keeping The Fires Lit With Grill Blazer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 77:07


    This week I was joined by Bob Healey the founder of Grill Blazer. the Grill Gun and Su-VGun are tremendous products. They do not fail. Extremely durable products for everything we can throw at them.   https://grillblazer.com/pages/shop?device=c&network=gkeyword=grillblazer&creative=375123899176&matchtype=b&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=name&utm_content=(adtype)&utm_term=grillblazer&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA-ty8BhA_EiwAkyoa3_7qAiMsCpuy0H4UnA6m2i7edN_x-cIT2jSNHLSn8vIiqBZrSDHhRRoCYa8QAvD_BwE

    Birds & Bones With Your Behind BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 75:26


    This week I'm joined by my amigo Kyle Matuszewski owner of Your Behind BBQ and Birds &Bones restaurant in Florence AZ. We catch up on his bbq business, restaurant, and we find out about his podcast. Also a little breaking news his butcher shop he's opening.

    The BBQ Broker Returns!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 95:09


    This week Greg aka The BBQ Broker joins me to put the band back together for the evening! We catch up and talk about the steps and leaps Greg has taken with his catering business.

    I'm Cooking With CJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 67:03


    This week I'm joined by my brother CJ of Cooking With CJ. We talk about how things have changed since he became a full time content creator. Also he has dipped a toe into the competition game.

    Ending 2024 With Aaron Lesley Texas Oil Dust

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 57:35


    The last episode of 2024 is here. Let's go out with a bang. Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust joins me to ring in the new year and say goodbye to 2024. We recap the the year competition wise and business wise. THANK YOU ALL FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR AND YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT!!!!

    Chewing The Fat With The Hungry Hussey

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 95:20


    This week I'm joined by my good friend Matthew Hussey aka The Hungry Hussey. Man its been way to long since Hussey was on. We do some catching up and then talk about his new podcast Chewing The Fat With The Hungry Hussey.

    Talking With Big J's So Cal BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 60:36


    This week I'm joined by Jason Hernandez of Big J's So Cal BBQ. Jason shares his story of Ups and downs, right and wrong decisions, and staying the course to run a successful catering company.

    Feeling The Fuego With The Hood Drip Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 60:29


    This week I'm joined by David Walker of The Hood Drip Sauce. His story is great and his sauces are even greater. https://hooddripsauce.com/

    Holiday Gift Ideas With Chef Ray Sheehan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 70:42


    This week Chef Ray Sheehan joins me to talk about his annual holiday gift idea guide he does for Barbecue News Magazine. Ray has also generously given us a promo code for his website for all his products. From now till the end of December use cade PITLIFE15 for 15% off your entire order. His products are tremendous youll love them. https://www.raysheehan.com/

    Messy Mike Is Back!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 99:48


    Tonight I'm joined by Messy Mike. My original co host and my brother. we do some catching up, Mike makes a big announcement about Messy Mike BBQ. Then we start hitting on thanksgiving and like true fashion we go right off the rails.

    Stepping Into The Bull Ring With Al Infante

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 59:32


    This week I'm joined by my brother Al Infante of MagneChef. We catch up a bit then jump right into his latest product. The Bull Ring Cutting Board. Another tremendous product added to the line. The original MagneChef Gloves, The Freedom Glove, now The Bull Ring Cutting Board. And a couple other thing in development. https://magnechef.com/

    The Royal Rundown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 68:13


    Tonight Daddy Dutch joined me fresh from the American Royal. He was helping out our brother JB of Bartons BBQ. Dutch was cooking turkey for him!!!! 8TH PLACE TURKEY CALL.....

    We're Getting Fancy Tonight

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 89:29


    Tonight I'm joined by Dave LeConti of the Fancy Bar & Grill on Weirs Beach in Laconia NH. The Lakes Regions newest BBQ spot.

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    Daddy Dutch From The Bullpen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 119:13


    Tonight Daddy Dutch came in from the bullpen. We had a calander mishap with Mike. So we will reschedule his interview soon. Daddy Dutch jumps in and precedes to bust my balls the rest of the way.

    Smokes Rollin' With Smokey Woods BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 67:25


    Tonight I was joined by Jim Taylor of Smokey Woods BBQ. We talked about Jim's beginnings in BBQ, competition, starting the Smokey Woods BBQ brand, supporting High School BBQ, and being a sponsor of The American Royal. Check out their site and get you some of their tremendous wood products.   https://smokeywoodsbbq.com/

    The Road To The Jack With Uncle Pig's Barbeque Pit

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 59:09


    This week I'm joined by Ercole Chila of Uncle Pig's Barbeque Pit. The 2023 Jack Daniels World Champion. We talk about him getting into competition bbq and what its like being called Grand Champion of The Jack.

    The Road To The Jack With Waypoint BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 63:43


    This week im joined by Jeff and Jared of Waypoint BBQ. Another local team representing New England at this years Jack Daniel's Invitational. We talk about their beginings in competition bbq and we go through that day they got to the Jack.

    The Road To The Jack With House Of Que

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 61:55


    Tonight I'm joined by Brandon and Ken of House Of Que. They both have been competing for a few years now with their own teams and joined forces this year and are now on their way to The Jack. 

    It's 9:22 Do You Know Where 16 Mesh BBQ Is?????

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 85:14


    Tonight I'm joined by The Kimball's of 16 Mesh BBQ. We talk about getting into bbq, fabricating their first smoker "the beast". World Food Championships, our comp circuit. then we dive into their famous 9:22 shot. They have taken the 9:22 to a whole other galaxy.

    El Jefe Smoke The Road To The Jack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 63:06


    This week kicks off the road to the Jack. I'm joined by Jeff and Dan from El Jefe Smoke. They are one of the several local New England teams heading to this years Jack Daniels Invitational World Championship. We talk about their beginings in bbq and what getting the nod for the Jack means to them.

    Key West To Amesbury With C-mac

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 69:52


    Tonight I'm joined by good ol C-Mac. We talk about his experience down in Key West at the Bear & Burton's Key West Invitational. Then we work our way back up the east coast to Amesbury  MA and talk about the upcoming 20TH Anniversary of Ribberfest.

    Talking With Carey Bringle Of Peg Leg Porker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 73:40


    This week I'm joined by Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker out of Nashville TN. We talk his bbq journey, his battle with cancer as a teenager, opening the Peg Leg Porker restaurant, his involvement with Smoke Slam, and his line of Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. https://peglegporker.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRmAoZ8EG7l2WXexKxPx6nb5q5wVXx0DDy-B_zD3qRWGvxwGc- https://peglegporkerspirits.com/

    Getting Sinister With Sticks & Stones Barbecue

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 67:27


    Tonight I was joined by Scott & Lindsay MacDonald of Sticks & Stones Barbecue and Sinister Steak Company. We talk the beiging journey of KSBS and SCA. To teaching steak classes to comps to winning  at The Shed!

    Running With The Big Dog Sauce Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 57:30


    Tonight making his return to the show Dan Lloyd of Big Dog Sauce Company joined me. We did some catching up. We talked about his product line of tremendous sauces. All his sauces are all natural, gluten free, no artificial anything, and NO I REPEAT NO LACK OF FLAVOR. Wealso talked about his newest upcoming release of the Prime Time Steak Sauce which will be available August 25th. Available on his website (link below) for pre order. I was lucky enough to have tried it and it is tremendous. Very versitile. Then Dan dropped a bomb about opening a brick and morter mid november. https://www.bigdogsauce.com/

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