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Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Pit Life BBQ's Johnny Mags and Messy Mike invite Craig McPherson of Blackstone Boys’ fame to discuss all things BBQ and Blackstone. This episode is a can't miss!
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Blackstone is set to release a 48 inch unit
- It’s a very versatile cooking tool for anyone from the beginner to the most advanced backyard chef
- Blackstone boys ae a group of grilling enthusiasts in Amesbury, MA
- Craig has some great tips for seasoning your Blackstone
- Currently there is no record for flat top cookers lined up for a single cook Craig may set the record
- The boys discuss Craig’s River Fest competition
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 Aug 06, 2019
Tuesday Aug 06, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Vic Clevenger to the pit. Vic is known as the Cooking Comedian who does motivational speaking. Of course, he is a BBQ expert.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Does Vic own a Blackstone or a Camp Chef?
- How did Vic become known as the Cooking Comedian?
- Vic is a motivational speaker and communications expert
- He fell into comedy and started doing BBQ competitions
- Mike’s wife thinks Vic is hilarious
- Vic started a Facebook group called Chimney Cartel
- Vic gives some chimney cooking tips
- Can you cook in a Walmart shopping cart?
- There’s 2 pages for Chimney Cartel – a public and a private one
- Vic talks about cooking alligator
- How should I prep my gator for cooking?
- Is Vic still competing on the circuit?
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 Jul 30, 2019
Tuesday Jul 30, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about the event Mike had this last weekend. He talks about how he salvaged the Mac & Cheese.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Johnnie tries to help Mike with his phone
- Mike’s close encounter with a Blackstone
- There may be a Blackstone in Mike’s future
- Johnnie and Mike will be at the Smutty BBQ Smokeshow on August 25
- Will Pit Life BBQ be entering the competition?
- Mike has a question about BBQ cones
- Does Johnnie like turkey legs now and then?
- What should Mike make for fairs and other events?
- Mike challenges Johnnie to an eating contest
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 Jul 23, 2019
Tuesday Jul 23, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Kim Stanfield from the Boo Boo Qued competition barbeque team. She discusses BBQ competition with Mike and Johnnie.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Kim talks about the BBQ competition held in Brookline, NH this past weekend
- Kim talks about their winning dessert
- Mike stopped by the competition and describes the experience
- Boo Boo Qued did very well at the competition
- They bought the ingredients at local stores like BJs and Hannafords
- What’s the average someone will spend on a competition?
- What is the Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS)?
- The website for the Northeast Barbeque Society is at nebs.org
- Mike talks about cutting up a pig
- Why should people join NEBS?
- Kim talks about Angels in America - angelsinamerica.org
- You can find Kim’s website at boobooqued.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 Jul 16, 2019
Tuesday Jul 16, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Kell Phelps the Publisher of National Barbeque News. They will be talking about all things Barbecue News.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Kell has been in barbecue for his entire life
- His dad originally started Barbecue News
- Kell talks about how National Barbecue News got started in 1990
- National Barbecue News has about 10,000 subscribers as well as a strong social media presence
- What’s going on for the 30th Anniversary of National Barbecue News?
- How does National Barbecue News get its contributors for stories?
- Members of The Northeast Barbecue Society get a free 1-year subscription
- Besides news, the magazine also includes articles and recipes
- What sauce does Kell see everywhere he goes?
- Mike talks about smoked butter
- The website for National Barbecue News is barbecuenews.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 Jul 09, 2019
Tuesday Jul 09, 2019
Messy Mike is not in the studio today. He is on location and Johnnie talks to him about what he’s up to.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Where is Messy Mike today?
- What is Mike up to?
- He’s cooking and he has St. Louis ribs, chicken and mac & cheese
- There are also some wings on the Old Hickory
- Why is Mike in driving mode?
- Does Mike like long walks on the beach?
- Is Mike making cornbread today?
- How long does it take to get everything ready for a catering event?
- How does Mike prepare for a pig roast?
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 Jul 02, 2019
Tuesday Jul 02, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Mic Stanfield to the pit. They will be talking about some accessories this week.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Mic talks about the Northeast Barbecue Society (NEBS)
- He also discusses some of the charity work he does to provide food on the holiday
- More information can be found about donating to charity events at the website nebs.org
- Mic gives some details about Kids Que which is a barbeque competition for kids
- What is kettle pizza and do I need to make it?
- How much does a kettle pizza kit cost?
- More information can kettlepizza.com
- The kettle pizza adapter is not just for pizza
- How long does it take to cook a pizza on the grill?
- What is a Smokenator and how does it work?
- Should I brine my turkey before I smoke it?
- Should I become a judge before I become a BBQ competitor?
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 Jun 25, 2019
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike have an important challenge today. Johnnie tries the Cocoa Loco.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- $5 of the purchase price of Cocoa Loco goes to charity
- Johnnie recaps the Mason’s Army event last weekend where they raised over $18,000
- They smoked over 300 pounds of meat
- Mike recaps the event that he was at over the weekend
- Mike enjoys Johnnies pain
- Mike talks about some new products from Traeger
- Johnnie talks about his experience smoking lobster
- Does Johnnie Mags last 5 minutes before gulping down some milk?
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 Jun 18, 2019
Tuesday Jun 18, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about last week’s show. Mike missed out on a good time.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Johnnie reviews last week’s dry aged beef experience
- What do the listeners want to talk about?
- Who wants to talk about ladies’ underwear?
- Mike talks about Texas brisket
- What does Johnnie like for brisket, pulled pork and ribs?
- What do the boys think about tri tip?
- Why do people get nervous when cooking brisket?
- What is driving the price of brisket up?
- What’s the price of brisket in Iowa?
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 Jun 11, 2019
Tuesday Jun 11, 2019
Messy Mike is not around today, so Johnnie Mags welcomes Jonathan Carney to talk about dry aged beef. Maybe we’ll even have some pie.
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.
This week the crew discusses:
- Jonathan talks about his love of dry aged beef
- Johnnie and Jonathan sample some dry aged beef that Jonathan prepared for the show
- How did these two meet?
- What’s the best way to prepare dry aged beef?
- What is the process to dry age beef?
- Dry aging intensifies the true beef flavor
- What’s the right humidity for dry aging?
- What’s the yield after dry aging?
- Do I need a circulation fan and/or hygrometer?
- How does it taste?
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.