Pit Life BBQ

Well it's finally here!!  COMPETITION WEEK!!!! The New England Triple Crown kick off this weekend in Rutland Vermont. Tonight we got a few of our Texas brothers who will be making the trip up to the northeast. Matt our organizer jumps in. the co host seat thankfully because my INTERNET SUCKED! Also we were joined by our friend and fellow kids q cook Brayden.

This week I sit down with 11 time World Champion Fred Robles of Rio Valley Meats BBQ. We do some catching up and talk about his feelings of CBA coming to New England. WE also talk about his new BBQ Champs Academy class and we even get in. some fishing talk.

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.

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/

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!!

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

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/

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

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/

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.

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!!!!!!!!!

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/

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/

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/

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.

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/

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 

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!

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.

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.

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/

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/

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.

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/

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.....

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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/