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Everything from competition BBQ to backyard smoking and grilling.
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Tuesday May 19, 2020
Tuesday May 19, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Greg “The BBQ Broker” DiGiorgio discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax, and give us a listen.
CMac of the Blackstone Boys on Ribberfest BBQ Cookoff 2020
- Johnny Mags broke his back moving into his new house
- CMac gets us ready for the 2020 RibberFest
- How did the Blackstone Boys come together?
- How did Ribberfest get started?
- How will Ribberfest adapt to this year?
- This year’s theme is Texas themed
- Who will be participating in this year’s Ribberfest?
- What will Greg cook for this year’s Ribberfest?
- What will Mags cook for Ribberfest?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Tuesday May 12, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Cooking with an American Hero – Daddy Cooks Philip Riddick
- Philip shares his amazing story of starting his cooking journey overseas
- Why did Philip start making videos on YouTube?
- What is NUDS and how did Philip learn about it?
- Where does BBQ rank for Philip?
- How did Philip Riddick start his own podcast?
- What are the 4 T’s of cooking?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Tuesday May 05, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Greg “The BBQ Broker” Matthews discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
The BBQ Dawgfatha, Alton Matthews, joins the show to talk about his journey to take over the BBQ world.
- John welcomes Greg as the new co-host of the show
- Alton details how he got his start BBQing against the law
- Alton talks about starting his YouTube page
- Making friends with fellow BBQers around the globe
- What is “The Jug”?
- What is Alton cooking with at his house?
- What does Alton use for his catering gigs?
- Alton’s wife Jeanne pops by to brag about her jug strength
- Alton explains how he gets some extra smoke in his brisket
- How do you know when your brisket is fully cooked?
- What is Alton’s favorite and least favorite protein to cook?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Tuesday Apr 28, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
BBQing in the Northeast with George and Dave from Nor’easter Smoke & BBQ
- Why did George and Dave decide to take their passion into being their business
- George and Dave have different philosophies and why that works for them
- Why do they smoke by hand?
- What did Nor’easter Smoke & BBQ get their start producing?
- How long is the process for refining their recipes?
- How much heat is too much heat in a rub?
- What is George and Dave’s favorite rub?
- Which meats match up with some of their rubs?
- How did they use the Northeast to inspire their rubs?
- What would Mike and John choose to make for themselves?
- What was the worst fail in creating a new rub?
- Check our Nor’easter Smoke & BBQ at noreasterbbq.com
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Tuesday Apr 21, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Falling in love with BBQ w/Joey Machado from Blues Hog BBQ Company
- How did Joey get his start in the BBQ world?
- How did Joey build B&B?
- Joey details his philosophy on dealing within the industry
- How has the industry changed in the last decade?
- Why Joey doesn’t compete as much as he used to?
- Why did Joey leave B&B?
- How successful has Joey been in his latest venture?
- How has Joey built his brands?
- Joey explains his charcoal philosophy
- How will the current crisis change the industry?
- Who has the best cooks, IBCA or KCBS?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Ray Sheehan of BBQ Buddha joins the show to talk about his amazing cookbook, “Award Winning BBQ Sauces.”
- John and Mike detail their social distancing Easter meals
- Ray talks about what inspired him to write his first book
- What separates Ray’s book from the typical cookbooks?
- How much has BBQ Buddha grown since inception in 2015?
- What are some of the favorite sauces from the cookbook?
- What are some of the award-winning sauces Ray has produced?
- Has the audience been paying attention?
- Mike is surprised Ray has a sauce that makes him want to have pork chops
- John picks out a couple of select recipes from Ray’s book to highlight
- If this episode didn’t make you hungry, you weren’t listening close enough
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Tuesday Apr 07, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Phil Wingo from Pork Mafia joins the guys around the Pit this week. You will hear all about the Pork Mafia rubs and sauces.
- John and Mike are going quarantine crazy
- How did Phil start his BBQ journey?
- Why did Phil transition from his tailgating business to producing rubs?
- How does Phil create his new rubs and sauces?
- How is Phil keeping his business going during this pandemic?
- How did Phil start teaching BBQ around the globe?
- What types of meat does Phil cook while overseas?
- What is the most popular Pork Mafia rub?
- What is the seasoning that Phil uses the most for personal use?
- Where does Phil do his BBQ teaching stateside?
- Will Phil extend his teaching to include online classes?
- What is the story behind the name “Pork Mafia”?
- Phil details how he goes about cooking a pig?
- What does Phil cook with in his backyard?
- Get all your favorite sauces and rubs from porkmafia.us
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Aaron and Tripp from Tribal Fire Grills joins the show to talk about the amazing things they are doing.
- John heals like Wolverine
- How are Aaron and Tripp doing in Indiana?
- What kind of a grill is the Tribal Fire Grill?
- What is grilling in 360?
- How did Aaron and Tripp come up with their idea for the grill?
- What is an action station?
- Aaron and Tripp describe some of the unique ideas they have for upcoming grills.
- How do you season and grill their grill?
- Where did the idea for the grill come from?
- Could you hard mount this grill to a Weber?
- What do you get if you use a Tribal Fire at a competition?
- What are people cooking on their grill for the most part?
- Where are Aaron and Tripp setting up for events?
- How are the guys taking advantage of social distancing?
- What size grill grates are they using?
- Where can you purchase the Tribal Fire Grill?
- What is the “Game Changer”?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Tuesday Mar 24, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Kristina and Greg Gaardbo from Chicago Culinary Kitchen and Rockin’ Rodizio
How did Kristina and Greg get started?
How did they get Chicago Culinary Kitchen off the ground?
Greg has been doing Shockwave apparel for 30 years?
Why do they only open the Kitchen on weekends?
How do they keep their BBQ fresh?
Greg and Kristina discuss their cooking method over live fire
What is pig candy?
What are Greg and Kristina cooking on in their kitchen?
Why don’t they use any sauce on their meats?
Why is BBQ some of the most expensive food you can buy?
What makes their turkey the best in the business?
What did Kristina learn from her brewing classes?
What goes into their progressive dinners?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Tuesday Mar 17, 2020
Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen.
Steve Brown of Uncle Steve’s Shake. www.unclestevesshake.com
How did Steve get his start?
Steve discusses his recent successes with his shake
You might be surprised which foods Steve using the shake on
Steve still hand measures, sifts, packages, and labels his own products
Steve details the mixing machine he uses
Will Steve start to release sauces?
How Steve goes about mixing a new shake
Messy Mike tries the gator shake live on the show
Why is his product called shake instead of rub?
BBQ competitors will use Steve’s shake but they won’t admit it
How did Steve get into the BBQ world while keeping his day job?
What is the difference between the bottle sizes Uncle Steve has to offer?
How many bottles is Steve producing per year?
Which recipes on his website are his personal favorites?
How did the thick meat taste on meatloaf?
Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.