Pit Life BBQ

Ollie Spragg Talks BBQ in Australia

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Ollie Spragg to this episode. Ollie is one of first members of the Pit Life BBQ Family and lives in Australia.

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:

• Ollie is a KCBS judge, SCA judge and an ABA judge
• Is Australian style BBQ any different from American?
• Does Ollie put any shrimp on the barbie?
• How did Ollie do in the pork category?
• Ollie talks about how the judging works at the competitions
• How did Ollie originally find Pit Life BBQ?
• What kind of smoker does Ollie have?
• Johnnie likes good with built in handles
• Do they use any different sauces in Australia?
• When is the BBQ competition season in Australia?
• Can you eat kangaroo?

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.

Dan Bosworth Stops by the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Dan Bosworth from Big Dan’s BBQ. Dan is visiting from Pennsylvania.

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:

• Dan talks about his BBQ trailer
• How did Dan get his start in BBQ?
• What does BBQ mean in Pennsylvania?
• Dan lives on an apple orchard, so that’s his wood of choice
• Dan talks about some of the events that he caters
• Are fried ribs a thing?
• Why doesn’t Mike like coleslaw?
• Does Dan put beans in his chili?
• What kind of beans are best for chili?
• What is the pile up?
• What kind of sauces does Dan offer?
• Dan gives some details on the second trailer that he bought
• Dan’s website can be found at bigdansbbq.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.

A Heated Discussion About Chili

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about chili. Where does each of hosts stand on the great chili debate?

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 boys discusses:

• People have very strong feelings about chili
• Should chili have bean or no beans?
• Is it OK to add corn to chili?
• Is it acceptable to put chocolate in chili?
• Mike offended the world with the addition of peanut butter to his chili
• Chili preparation is very regional
• What kind of meat should I put in my chili? 

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

Sous Vide or Not To Sous Vide

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss Sous Vide. Today's show breaks down this interesting method of preparing your food especially meats. Is it cheating? Is it as good? Tune in to find out!

 

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.

 

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.

Ray Sheehan from BBQ Buddha

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk to Ray Sheehan. Ray is the creator and owner of BBQ Buddha.

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:

• Ray has won a large number of sauce competitions
• Ray attended culinary school and worked in restaurants
• Mike and Ray talk about what it takes to bottle and distribute sauces and rubs
• BBQ Buddha sauces include BBQ Buddha Memphis Mop and Kansas City BBQ Sauce
• They offer a couple of rubs: BBQ Buddha Belly Rub (all purpose) and Zen Steak Rub
• BBQ Buddha’s products are gluten free, no high fructose corn syrup, peanut free, no MSG, cholesterol free and contain no artificial flavors or colors
• The website for BBQ Buddha can be found at www.bbqbuddha.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.

It’s a Grate Show

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about grates. It’s a great way to spruce up your grill.

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:

• Did Johnnie buy something new?
• Why do grill grates matter?
• How do the grates affect the cooking temperature?
• Can Johnnie figure out how the grate fits together?
• The proper grill grates can prevent flare ups
• Should I spray my grill grates?
• Check out The Owl Nest BBQ show
• Can I put my grates in the dishwasher?
• Grill grates are available for any grill
• They can also make custom grill grates for you
• Have a look at grillgrate.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.

Talking About Grills and Grates

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike are talking Valentine’s Day as well as grills and grates. They have a lot of good information.

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:

• Mike brought smoked Mac and Cheese!
• Johnnie and Mike talk about the history of Weber Grills
• Mike points out that grillgrate.com/warehouse-sale is having a great warehouse sale
• They discuss the evolution of the Weber grill over the years
• How much were the original Weber grills?
• They talk about Weber Park in Japan
• What is dirty steak?
• What about smoking a burger?

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.

Sean Hopkins Is Back at the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome Sean Hopkins from Lobster Q. He talks flame boss and he’s got food!

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:

• Sean talks about how the Flame Boss works
• The boys talk about Johnnie’s Valentine’s Day gift
• They discuss the Char-Griller Akorn Jr. Kamado Kooker
• We monitor the Flame Boss data while Sean goes to get the food from the smoker
• Johnnie and Mike sample what Sean made – somehow, they forget the producer who makes the show happen
• Sean talks about how he prepares Scotch eggs
• Jonathan make an appearance and samples the food

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.

CJ Volkmann Stops by the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome CJ Volkmann. CJ talks about his successful YouTube channel.

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’s CJ’s pick for the Super Bowl
• How did CJ get started on YouTube?
• What has the growth been like for his YouTube channel Cooking with CJ?
• CJ does 2 videos a week – one on Wednesday and one on Sunday
• He puts 3-4 hours into editing the videos
• What type of videos get the most views?
• CJ talks about The Hot Seat
• Where did Daddy Dutch come from?
• Johnnie asks about the girlie drinks

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.

 

What Did Johnnie Buy This Time?

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk Super Bowl, listener email and a whole lot more. Join them at the pit and enjoy the show.

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:

• The boys talk some Super Bowl
• Questions from the listener email
• How can I get into the catering business?
• What’s the best way to smoke sausage?
• What’s the best bratwurst?
• How many grills and smokers does one man need?
• Did Johnnie’s wife play him like a fiddle?

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.