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Everything from competition BBQ to backyard smoking and grilling.
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Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Tuesday Jun 04, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their weekend BBQ exploits. Then they move on to the BBQ Hall of Fame
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 talks about the weekend and getting through it with Red Bull
- Could Johnnie be in the chugging hall of fame?
- How does the BBQ Hall of Fame work?
- How do you get nominated for the BBQ HOF?
- What does the nomination committee do?
- Final voting is the nomination committee and all living inductees
- Who are the nominees for this year?
- Mike reviews some of the current members of the Hall of Fame
- Johnnie and Mike go through the whole Hall of Fame roster
- Why is Henry Ford in the BBQ Hall of Fame?
- Why is Guy Fieri in the BBQ Hall of Fame?
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 28, 2019
Tuesday May 28, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their Memorial Day Weekend cooks. They talk about what they made and the rubs and sauces they used.
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:
- What did the boys BBQ for the long weekend?
- What kind of wild game is good for BBQ?
- The ins and outs of bacon weaves
- Was Johnny’s pork loin dry?
- Should I BBQ some alligator ribs?
- Should I cook by time or by temperature?
- Did Dave’s piece of meat look good?
- What does Mike have to say about BBQ pictures on social media?
- What is the proper way to cut a brisket?
- Did Johnnie buy a new grill?
- Are Johnnie and Mike going on a road trip?
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 21, 2019
Tuesday May 21, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Johnny Stewart From Texas Style BBQ and Cuisine. Johnny is a trained chef who teaches culinary arts at both the local high school and college. They cover a wide variety of BBQ topics with Johnny.
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:
- Johnny is a trained chef
- Brings his chef training to BBQ
- Teaches the kids how to smoke on an electric smoker
- Has a lifetime of experience in BBQ cooking
- Has a BBQ stand he runs on the weekend
- Slow and low vs hot and fast which is better?
- To achieve optimal bark should you use butcher paper or foil?
- What is the 3-2-1 method and is it better than Messy Mike’s 2-1-1 method?
- Kansas City cut vs St. Louis style ribs what is the difference?
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 14, 2019
Tuesday May 14, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Steve Ray from Owls Nest BBQ. They cover a wide variety of BBQ topics with Steve.
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:
- Steve joins live from his studio in Chattanooga, TN
- How well do pit barrel cookers work?
- Steve’s gas station is called Midnight Oil
- Steve also has a BBQ supply store
- They cover BBQ from backyard to competition
- The boys talk about hiding BBQ equipment from their wives
- What is Butcher BBQ? Look for the answer at butcherbbq.com
- Steve offers tips and suggestions for those new to grilling
- What inexpensive cut of beef does Steve recommend?
- What’s coming up on The Owls Nest BBQ Show?
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 07, 2019
Tuesday May 07, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about Memphis in May. This is one of the Big 3 BBQ competitions.
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:
- What do the boys think about The Kentucky Derby?
- Congratulations to the Boston Bruins
- What’s up with Memphis in May?
- There are about 250 teams from around the world that will be competing
- This is the 42nd annual World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest
- It’s a 4-day competition in downtown Memphis
- The barbecue competition will attract over 75,000 attendees
- Johnnie and Mike talk about some of the teams that will be competing
- What are the judging criteria?
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 30, 2019
Tuesday Apr 30, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome TV personality Junior Urias from Up In Smoke BBQ. They also talk about brisket and preparing for the BBQ season. They talk about what Junior is up to and all things Texas BBQ
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:
- How many caterings does Junior do each week?
- Junior serves up 20-40 briskets a week for catering
- Junior talks about his restaurant setup
- June 22nd is Junior Urias day
- How did Junior get involved in barbecuing?
- How did Junior get on BBQ Pitmasters?
- Junior bought a $20 grill to cook a $50,000 steak
- Junior talks about the equipment that he has at the restaurant
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 23, 2019
Tuesday Apr 23, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about what they ate for Easter. They also talk about brisket and preparing for the BBQ season.
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:
- What did Mike make for Easter?
- Johnnie talks about how to help Mason’s Army Fight Leukemia
- For more information about the event and how to help go to www.facebook.com/masonsarmy
- Johnnie talks about the brisket that he made recently
- A pit master’s job is to make big pieces of meat taste delicious
- In the Northeast, many people stop grilling and BBQing
- Get the proper tools for your springtime cleanup
- Wear old clothes for your cleaning – they will get very dirty
- Check your inventory for rubs and sauces
- Check your knives and utensils
- Make a checklist for yourself
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 16, 2019
Tuesday Apr 16, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Callanan to the pit. Sean is a world champion archer and advocate for the Watchman Stove.
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:
- Besides archery, Sean is an avid outdoorsman
- Sean discusses all the places he's used the Watchman Stove
- What are mistake tips?
- What kind of wood can you burn in the Watchman Stove?
- The Watchman is very easy and convenient to use
- The stove uses thumbscrews for adjustment
- The grill can be attached to a trailer hitch
- Johnnie shows off the features of the stove
- Where can I get a Watchman Stove?
- The website is https://thewatchmanstove.com
- Sean is involved with Bass Pro Shops, Cabella's, Garmin
- Sean is sponsored by DCD Holdings and Boch Automotive Group
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 09, 2019
Tuesday Apr 09, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Hopkins back to the pit. It’s Taco Tuesday and Sean has a big announcement.
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’s got a new flag from Chicken Fried BBQ
- Sean is opening a new restaurant in Amesbury
- To support it, go to indiegogo.com
- Hoppy’s Cantina will have tacos, bourbon and many other items
- The food will be tex-mex in nature
- Sean is working on tasting Tequilas and Bourbons to decide what to serve at Hoppy’s Cantina
- They will also have a variety of craft beers as well as Shiner
- The panel turns their attention to tacos
- What kind of tacos will they have?
- What is the taco tuck?
- What did Mike see on Carnival Eats?
- The crew sample some of Sean’s salsa
- Sean talks about pork belly tacos
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.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike review some crazy stories about BBQ. Which one is the most absurd?
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 talks about his latest BBQ injury
- Mike talks about The Pregnant Woman’s Guide to BBQ
- What are the biggest BBQ risks to pregnant women?
- Is Mike going Hollywood?
- Can you cook sausage in the living room?
- Can birds eat too much BBQ?
- Is it justifiable to stab someone in the eye to get the last rib?
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.