Pit Life BBQ

Dan Wright from Wright BBQ Company

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike Talk Barbecue with Dan Wright about Wright BBQ Company. They cover a lot of the products the company sells.

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’s company creates a number of products for BBQ enthusiasts
• Johnnie is a big fan of the Peach Chipotle BBQ sauce
• The Pit Life boys used this sauce to win a competition
• Dan talks about the packaging decisions for the BBQ sauce
• They’ve been selling their rub since 2014
• Dan talks about the challenges in making his products at scale
• Dan works as a firefighter – he’s a captain in the safety division
• They discuss smoking a turkey and then deep frying it
• Does Dan like Alabama white sauce?
• What’s the current status of the Beef Lovers Blend?
• What’s Dan working on for future products?
• Wright BBQ Company can be found online at wrightbbqco.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.

The Boys Review Bill Gillespie’s Cookbook

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about some of the recipes in Bill Gillespie’s cookbook. Is smoked lemonade really a thing?

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 got a new cookbook for Christmas
• The talk about The Secrets to Great Charcoal Grilling on the Weber
• Mike reviews the recipe for smoked lemonade
• Next up is the recipe for smoked meatloaf
• What is a stuffed sausage fatty?
• What about smoked desserts?

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 from Lobster Q Joins the Boys at the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike are joined by Sean Hopkins from Lobster Q. They talk about Sean’s restaurant experience.

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:

• Do seafood and barbeque go together?
• Are peanut butter and jelly wings really a thing?
• What the heck is a scotch egg?
• Sean talks about BBQ restaurants he’s visited in Austin
• They talk about the competition BBQ circuit
• Sean talks about the smokers he likes
• They discuss the virtues of Flame Boss
• Just how many smokers does Sean have?
• What rub does Sean like to use?

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.

Mike’s Niece Courtney Joins the Boys at the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about their Christmas dinners. They also welcome Mike’s niece to 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:

• Mike’s niece talks about her experience at Messy Mike’s Barbecue
• Mike got the OK from the state on the new trailer
• The trailer should arrive sometime around March
• Johnnie talks about his disappointment with Chinese food
• Mike shares his thoughts on cooking beef ribs
• Courtney’s team won the Pop Warner national cheerleading championship
• Does Mike move too much on camera?

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 Christmas Around the Pit

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike celebrate a very BBQ Christmas. They exchange gifts and talk about what you might buy for your BBQ loved one.

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:

• Some commentary on Mike’s Christmas outfit
• Last minute gift ideas
• What’s for Christmas dinner?
• What’s up with Johnnie’s Christmas hat?
• What gifts have arrived at the pit?
• Ed Sullivan shows his face
• Is there a brotherhood of fat guys?
• Mike talks about Operation BBQ Relief
• The website can be found at https://operationbbqrelief.org

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 Side Dishes

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about great side dishes to serve with BBQ. What you should be serving with your 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:

•  Based on listener feedback, the boys are talking about side dishes
• What is Mexican street corn?
• What was on Mike’s shopping list yesterday?
• How should I prepare my baked beans?
• Should I put hot dogs in my beans?
• Is cole slaw barbeque salad?
• How does Mike make cole slaw?

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.

Winterizing Your Smoker

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk about winterizing smokers. They also talk about an important side dish – 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:

 

• What did the boys do on their day off?
• How is the Oklahoma Joe smoker?
• What modifications did Johnnie make to his smoker?
• Challenges with smoking in cold, windy weather
• What are the steps for winterizing my smoker?
• Johnnie recommends a paint scraper with brush and a putty knife for cleaning the fire box
• Simple Green works well for degreasing
• What sides should we have with our ribs?

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.

Steaks, Steaks and More Steaks

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike go back to the beef this week. They talk about all things steak.

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 kind of steak does Johnnie like best?
• The crew talks about marinades
• Mike covers a lot of ground on the variety of cuts of beef
• What is a black and blue steak?
• Tip for cooking for a crowd
• What’s going on with steak in the competition world?
• Mike talks about his competition experience

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.

Thanksgiving Sides and Desserts

Johnnie Mags and Messy welcome David Garofalo the creator of Studio 21 Podcast Cafe. They thoroughly discuss Thanksgiving sides and desserts.

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 does Dave like for Thanksgiving?
• How is Dave preparing his Thanksgiving bird?
• Is Thanksgiving the best holiday of them all?
• Why don’t we eat turkey more often?
• What about the standard green bean casserole?
• Do I need rolls with my dinner?

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 Turkey about Thanksgiving

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike talk turkey this week. They go through all aspects of cooking the perfect Bird.

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:

• Is it Messy Mike or Messy Mark?
• Is Thanksgiving the best holiday?
• How should I prepare my Thanksgiving bird?
• Should I get a fresh or frozen turkey?
• Johnnie is still bothered about feathers on chicken wings?
• To brine or not to brine – that is the question
• How do the boys feel about mayonnaise?
• Stuffing inside or outside the bird?
• Butterball has a turkey hotline?
• How about injecting the bird with butter?
• What kind of wood is the best for smoking turkey?
• Where do I take my turkey’s temperature?

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.