The Pitmaster's Podcast

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson's persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up a "latchkey kid" while his parents worked, Johnson learned to cook and take care of himself, while navigating the streets of Manhattan on his own.  His parents' hard work paid off, and they moved their family to Wyandach, a suburb on Long Island, know...

BBQ Pit Bros was established in 2021 by head Pit Master Jordan Williams with Co-Pitmaster Richard Smith. Jordan is an Air Force Veteran with passion for competition BBQ. We are a backyard competition team that travels around the Midwest to compete in Iowa Barbecue Society, Minnesota Barbecue Society, and Kansas City Barbecue Society-sanctioned events. We have placed and competed in multiple compet...

SCA Worlds Recap with Brennon Nielson

Kyle and his dad began watching a series called BBQ Pitmasters. They were immediately captivated and the show "lit a fire" under the duo, propelling them to learn to cook competition-style BBQ and eventually compete. That year for Christmas, Kyle bought Jerry a little offset smoker and the two got to work cooking almost every weekend, determined to teach themselves how to smoke meat on a competiti...

Lee Coronado, raised in Perryton, Texas, has always had a passion for experimenting with flavors. As a child, he would mix different sauces and condiments from the fridge together to create unique taste combinations, showcasing his natural curiosity in the kitchen. Lee's journey into the world of barbecue began when his good friend Matt Yara built an Ugly Drum Smoker. After trying the BBQ Matt coo...

Blake lived in Brazil, where he fell in love with churrasco - not just the incredible food but the way it brought people together, connecting them through fire and flavor. When he returned to the U.S., he wanted to bring that tradition home. But nothing quite captured the essence of Brazilian barbecue - so he built it. Bacana makes it easy to bring the flavor and energy of Brazilian churrasco to a...

Today we are talking about the new Traeger Woodridge pellet smoker.

Phil has competed in over 300 sanctioned competitions (350 to be exact) including IBCA, KCBS, BCA, and LSBS to date. Phil currently has 90 Grand Champion & Reserve Grand Champion wins combined, with over 300k Career Earnings. ​Phil grew up In Sour Lake, Texas, his love for food started at a young age, and sports fueled his competitive drive to be the best. He now resides in Bandera Texas with his...

Rooster and Greybeard are back to help us plan the perfect Valentine's Day!

We are excited to announce that we will be conducting a blind tasting of various BBQ rubs to determine the winner of the 2025 BBQ Rub competition. This event will feature a diverse selection of rubs, some of which will be tasted live during the events. Join us for this thrilling experience as we uncover exceptional flavors, ultimately crowning the champion of BBQ rubs. Don't miss out on the chance...

Self-sufficiency and discipline are hallmarks of Johnson's persona, ingrained early in his life by his hard-working and devoted parents.  Growing up a "latchkey kid" while his parents worked, Johnson learned to cook and take care of himself, while navigating the streets of Manhattan on his own.  His parents' hard work paid off, and they moved their family to Wyandach, a suburb on Long Island, know...

I am a husband, father and bbq athlete! I started doing competition cooking in 2020 and have been hooked ever since. I mainly participate in SCA events, but also compete in backyard and KCBS competitions when the opportunity arises. I just came off my best season overall where I was able to secure the Grand Champion title for both ancillaries and ribs in the BBQ Pitstop steak championship series f...

I'm a lifelong foodie who's passionate about bringing people together through bold, approachable recipes. Growing up, I spent countless hours helping make dinner, cooking fish, and baking holiday cookies with my mom. I also learned the art of smoking meat, grilling, and grinding sausage with my dad during our backyard barbecues. These moments instilled a love for food and taught me the importance...

The teams 2 English Bulldogs, Brisket and Blaze, claim all the glory for the hard work Colorado Bulldawg BBQ puts in to keep winning on the competition BBQ Trail. Their humans, Levi & Jessica, might have something else to say about that! Colorado Bulldawg BBQ got their start in 2015 with just a few competitions each year. Last year the team decided to chase the Kansas City Barbecue Society Team of...

Christie is the owner of Girls Can Grill® and an award-winning competitive pitmaster. I have cooked on dozens of grills and have at least 30 in my backyard at any given time. I have developed recipes for several companies within the grilling and BBQ industry. I also competed in BBQ Brawl on Food Network and am the host of the BBQ Tips Podcast.

JDQ BBQ is a family-owned Barbecue Rub Company based in Kansas City, the mecca of Barbecue. We make award-winning Sweet Barbecue Rub with hints of pecan and pepper that complement any meat. Our rub has proven results on the competition bbq circuit, bringing championship flavor to your very own backyard.

Join us to visit with Girls Can Grill's Christie Vanover to celebrate the release of her first cookbook, Holiday Grilling!!

Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company: Freshly Brewed Magic Since 2020 Founded in 2020, Voodoo Roasters Coffee Company is your portal to a world of exceptional coffee experiences. We specialize in roasting small batches of the finest beans, offering over 40 unique varieties to tantalize your taste buds. We were born from my passion for coffee & competition BBQ. We have been involved in the BBQ world prom...

Welcome to Hog Addiction BBQ MIM Whole Hog World Champions SCA Rib World champions Whole Hog Smokeslam Champions 10 Consecutive MBN Grand Championships in a row(National Record) And many more Grand Championships !

Rylee Wright, also known as Steak Princess BBQ, is a passionate Georgia girl who loves to cook. She received her first grill at the age of 8 and now owns nearly 20 grills and smokers, with plans to expand her collection even further. Rylee competes in the Steak Cookoff Association and the backyard division of KCBS, where she has consistently placed in the top 10 in many competitions. One of her no...

Crazy Gringo BBQ began well before 2019, without me even realizing it. Various experiences in my life led me to discover what brings me peace: cooking for people! I particularly enjoy cooking outdoors on grills, although I'm not limited to that. My culinary journey started when I was a young boy. I joined Cub Scouts around the age of five, and I began cooking shortly after that, particularly durin...

Whiskey drinkers and BBQ addicts. Find them on TikTok and YouTube (barbecuenbourbon), talking, cooking, and tasting, whiskey and BBQ.

Ashley, 31 from England. I got into bbq by mistake, having bought an offset smoker accidentally. I intended to buy a cheap charcoal grill but had no experience or knowledge in what I was buying. That was in the summer of 2020, fast forward 2 years from then and I started my own home takeaway bbq business, and then fast forward another 2 years and we've just done 16 pop up catering events and a wed...

Hi I'm The BBQ Queen! My name is Roxanne Miller. I am a Wife and a Mother of 3. I grew up in Firebaugh, CA and currently reside in Hanford, CA. I have always been passionate about cooking from a very young age. I loved to cook all types of food so BBQ just seemed like something that would be fun to learn. I started my instagram page in 2016 and chose the name because I thought it was cute. I quick...

Join us with three amazing up-and-coming BBQ competition teams! Wild West BBQ, 5XL BBQ, and 1_Bite_BBQ to talk about how they started, what they are doing to improve, and work their way up to beat the pros!