Pit Life BBQ

This week I'm flying solo. Tonight I recap this past weekends competition.

This week I'm joined by Aaron Carpenter of LB's BBQ & More. We sit down and talk about Aaron's journey into bbq. His love of peoples choice competitions, also his two seasonings Savory Shake and Triple B rub. Then we talk about his fire starter bags.

This week I'm joind by Kirk from Turbo Trusser. We all know their products and the quality and how well they work. Well.... they have something new. The SMOKE-N-GRIDDLE!!! A large griddle pan with a built in smoke tube. Now we can add that kiss of smoke to our griddle dishes. https://turbotrusser.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorkOvqDBqJWK3t2A3m5zARsHbNtwtRBZvzAVXhbfOr2LHYiDlBn

This week Marvin Weinberger of GrillFighter makes his triumphant return! We talk about his GrillFighter chainmail brush. I believe the best grill brush on the market. We also talk about what he's working on now. https://grillfighter.tools/ https://www.amazon.com/GrillFighter-Bristle-Free-SteelClothTM-Stainless-Porcelain-Coated/dp/B0G93WT8WW

It's Memorial Day and I'm spending it with Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust. We catch up on some things like hitting Texas Oil Dust full time! Aaron is hitting the road bring his products to the masses. We also talk about preparing for a competition. Going through the old checklist.

This week I'm joined by Brad Baych of the Butcher Wizard YouTube channel. Tonigh we talk about his new book Primal Cuts A Butcher's Guide To Selecting, Preparing, And Perfecting Beef. https://www.amazon.com/Primal-Cuts-Selecting-Preparing-Perfecting/dp/1628605995/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1M2WL9MJ8VXLF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rQq_w0h_0HKzcO11Yt21_mzSWxmBFucMnpmoIQNLY2Wh8DC-2AyKP1Ec-eiPWl_2hCKbC5zY5gJUNvkE83Sz9...

This week Buddy Northrup of Big Boys BBQ joins me at the pit. We talk about the upcoming BBQ class he has going on. But it's not your regular BBQ class. It's a KidsQue class for kids by kids. That's right the kids are teaching the class. Sunday June 14 from 1-4 at The Barbque Store in Hempstead TX

This week Matt Pereira of Matt's Backyard BBQ and Uncle Steve of Uncle Steve's Shake join me to talk about the upcoming Uncle Steve's Shake New England Triple Crown. 3 states, 3 comps, 1 champion. Who's taking home the belt buckle?????????????

This week Brayden joins me in the co host seat when we are joined by Paul Cromer of PW's BBQ and Legally Blind Since 9. We talk about Paul's journey in bbq and grilling and how with a vision disability he has overcome obstacles to thrive with his passion for bbq and grilling.

This week i'm joined by Big Rome. He jumps in the co host seat as we talk to Troy of the Highgate Crawfest . Troy tells us of the history of the festival and their work together with Veterans Resource and Outreach Center.

This week I'm joined by Trey Sanchez of Vaqueros Texas Bar-B-Q. Also Ryan Newland of Backline Fabrication jumps in the co host seat. We talk about Treys journey in bbq from catering, show catreing, classes, international classes and festivals to the Vaqueros brick and mortar. And of course his two one thousand Aztec designed pits. https://vaquerostxbbq.com/

This week I'm joined by Scott MacDonald of Sticks & Stones BBQ and Geoff Mullen of Mullen It Over BBQ. They formed New England Barbecue Inc a few years back and tonight we talk about the 4th year of their Connecticut Barbecue Challenge. https://nebbq.org/

This week I'm joined by Churb of Foodin Cousin Churb. He is a social media personality and brings funny and entertaining content and also tremendous down home country recipes. Just a few simple ingredients for a family meal in less than an hour.  https://www.youtube.com/@FoodinwithCousinChurb https://www.facebook.com/foodinchurb https://www.tiktok.com/@foodincouschurb https://www.instagram.com/exp...

This week I'm joined by Aaron Huentelman of Mister Brisket and Go Big Or Go BBQ. We talk about backyard grilling, competition bbq, butchering and so much more. We also talk abot the Mister Brisket Competiton Boxes. All your comp meats ready to go you cant go wrong. https://www.misterbrisket.com/

This week Andrew Rog aka Grill Sergeant jouns me to talk abot ChefsTemp products. Andrew is an ambassador for ChefsTemp and knows the brand inside and out. Tonight we talk about their wireless probes, the Protemp S1 display, and the Breezo fan unit. https://www.chefstemp.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor1tsRORtJDX8u2sKsce63johmNDTdP8xAxysUoKgDvzMYuBKHI

This week Jeff and Jared of Waypoint BBQ and Chris of Tragmar Ale Works join me to talk about the festivities this coming Saturday for St Patrick's Day and Tragmar's 1 year anniversary

THAT'S RIGHT!!! 400 EPISODES!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. Thisn week we celebrate the 400th episode of the show. I'll be playing videos folks sent in, special guests will be popping in and out, and who knows what else. THANK YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT AND THE NEXT 400 STARTS WITH 401........

This week I'm joined by Tavis Bryant of The BBQ Therapy Podcast. Tavis is new to the podcast game just dropped episode 39. His show is tremendous. His approach to interviews is spot on. This will be a must listen every week for you. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bbq-therapy/id1817042228 https://www.youtube.com/@BBQTHERAPYPODCAST

This week a special Saturday edition I'm joined by Rick Farmer of The Meat Stall. Ricky just love bbq and cooking. We talk about his journey from pop ups to traveling the country for festivals and demos. We also get the inside story of his run Meat Sprinkles and his sauce Meat Frosting. Check out Ricky's website to gey yourself some sprinkles and frosting. https://www.meatstallbarbecue.com/  

This week I'm joined by Brain Leigh of B.T. Leigh's Sauces & Rubs out of the great state of Kentucky. Brian started by just playing around with ingredients and interesting flavor combinations. He has created a line of sauces and seasonings like non out there. check them out on his website below and use code PITLIFEBBQ for 25% off your order. https://btleighs.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopLb1Y02Px05iaIIc...

This week I'm joined by Alonzo Cantu of Gulf Coast Smoke. Gulf Coast Smoke is a true family affair. Alonzo and his wife Sabrena have buit this from the ground up. Seasonings, a new glaze, YouTube videos, social media, and their All Things Everything Podcast. And tonight we hear about it all.

This week I'm joined by Randy Twyford of Twyford BBQ out of Jacksonville IL. Randy is a competition cook, caterer, food truck owner, and co host of the Que The Mic Podcast with Darren Warth. We talk a little of everything including his famous Cheesy Potato Casserole.

This week I'm joined by Clint Cantwell of AmazingRibs.com. Clint has worked side by side with Meathead putting equipment to the test. He has also started a very cool company 901 Pig BBQ Apparel. Cool bbq and food related t shirts and a few unique ones in there too.

This week Matt joins me fresh off the plane from the CBA World Championship cookoff. He talks about the weekend and give us an indepth review of the #1 BBQ spot in Texas. THE BURNT BEAN

Happy New Year! I kick off 2026 by staying local. This week i'm joined by Nick and Ben Acevedo of Sigs Kitchen Barbecue. The boys tell their story of starting out cooking for the family and leading into their food trailer and catering business.