Pit Life BBQ

On this weeks show Brother Cmac jumps in the co host seat as we sit down with Chef Nathan Lippy of Blackstone. We talk about the official Blackstone Cookbook Blackstone Griddle 101. A tremendous book! 100+ incredible and easy recipes all on your griddle. This book covers everything Blackstone from what Blackstone is right for you, seasoning, cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, to the cook itself. AVAILABLE TOMORROW 10/20/26

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This week I'm joined by John Markus creator of BBQ Pitmasters. John's vision was the beginning of my bbq journey. We discuss how he came up with the idea of the show. The impact the show has had on bbq. And we also discuss the impact bbq has had on him.

This week I'm joined by Tony and Chase of Barracks BBQ out of Wisconsin. They are a veteran owned sauce and seasoning company. These sauces are tremendous! The Smokin' Soldier, Blazin' Battle, and Mustard Gas. And their Rub and Tug seasoning is killer.

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This week I'm joined by JP of Bourbon & Blues BBQ. I had the chance to not only meet but compete twice this year with JP and his wife Colleen. We talk about him cooking up in New England this year and what cooking competitions is like living on the road.

This week The BBQ Broker returns. Greg joins me to do some catching up. Greg has some breaking news about The BBQ Broker Catering and I announce my come back to competitive eating!

This week I'm joined by Jordan Kirkpatrick of Janky Leg Barbeque. Jordan is an American Royal World Champion, KCBS Team Of The Year Champion and one of the most consistent cooks on the competition trail. We talk about it all in this great conversation.

This week I'm joined by Darren Warth of Iowa Smokey D's. Darren is up this way for a competition and we took advantage and sat down to catch up on the many things he has going on. Always a great time talking with Darren.

The conclusion of my conversation with Nate Blackledge of Triple B Barbecue

This week I'm joined by Nate Blackledge of Triple B Barbecue. Nate and I were at a competition in New Hampshire and said let's sit down and do a show. We had a great conversation. Mother nature wanted in on the fun hence 2 parts.

This week David Ellis of Machete Boys BBQ joins me at the pit. We talk about his beginning in bbq, living around the country before setting roots in Minnesota. Up's downs and everything in between.