Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

We switch gears a little bit this week with a fantastic interview with a fantastic person. Susie Bulloch is a TV star, successful BBQ business owner, and the creator of Hey Grill Hey. We dive into what her habits are, how she creates, and how she's created an amazing BBQ business.

Last week, we got to spend some time in Pinehurst, NC as part of the Smokin' in the Pines Contest and got to do a nice Q and A with our guy Brian Corbett from Smokin' Skullies.

Shannon Turner with Muttley Crew BBQ is one of the hottest pitmasters in the country right now. A great episode with a lot of good advice and a few great stories.

Pat Burke has been mentioned as a mentor to all of the greats on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast. And now we get to interview the man himself. 84 years old, battling cancer, and still in the restaurant every day. This is a special podcast, and I hope you enjoy!

This is a great podcast with the shoeless wonder Reagan Boesch from La Pasadita, the chicken leg man.  

Allen Clem, aka "Radar" from Under the Radar, is one of the most consistent cooks in BBQ. They are longtime friends of Old Virginia Smoke and have been successful on the BBQ trail for a long time. Enjoy this funny and very informative podcast.

This week's guest comes to us from all the way across the pond...American Royal Champ Ed Gash from Bunch of Swines!  Great conversation I'm sure you'll enjoy it. 

This week's episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, brings in an old friend who's won all over the country and is genuinely one of the nicest guys in BBQ. Please welcome Jason Singletary from Smoke Central BBQ.

This week's guest is one half of the dynamic duo of The BBQ Bus, Brendan Dwyer. Also known as the “Brisket Whisperer.” 

The second half of our conversation with the man behind OVS and this podcast. 

In our 100th episode, Luke Darnell sits down to answer many of the questions he has been asking his peers. Enjoy part 1 of this conversation. And Merry Christmas. 

Luke returns to the pod's first guest, all-world Pitmaster, Bill Gillespie from Smokin’ Hoggz BBQ . This is a conversation you won't want to miss. 

Jordan Kirkpatrick has been on fire! It's been an amazing fall for Janky Leg BBQ, with more to come. This is a great in-depth conversation with one of the good people in BBQ. 

David Dick with Ham Squad BBQ is an organizer, a judge, and the current KCBS Backyard Chicken Team of the Year. He’s already had an amazing fall and is looking to do even more in BBQ in 2023.

This man has been on fire this fall at all of the majors. He's also a Veteran, and lives, sleeps and breathes barbecue. Enjoy this fun conversation with Sterling Smith with Loot 'n Booty.

Jerry Dyer has been cooking competition BBQ since the Reagan administration.  He He's an east coast legend, and one of my best friends.  He recently decided to hang it up for good in competition BBQ, and this is his story.

Luke sits down with QUE U's Grant Basiliere after his historic double at the 2022 American Royal. You won't want to miss this conversation. 

Recently crowned Jack Grand Champion Chris Schafer of Heavy Smoke checks in with Luke to talk about the momentous win. 

We check in with Rod Gray, the CEO of KCBS, on what the American Royal means to him as a cook, as KCBS, and some great tips for first time attendees.

We were able to catch up with one of the all time big game cooks, Travis Clark with Clark Crew BBQ, who gives out some advice and thoughts, and a few laughs, about his favorite BBQ contest, the American Royal.

This episode of Pitmaster, an OVS podcast, is very special.  He rarely does these types of things, but he made an exception for his ol’ buddy Luke.  Does the Godfather of BBQ really need an introduction?  Please enjoy this episode with the incomparable Johnny Trigg with Smokin’ Triggers.

This episode of Pitmaster, an OVS podcast, features one of the all time greats.  This man has won more BBQ contests than most of us have even thought about.  He has great stories, great tips and is one of the best guests we’ve ever had.  Please welcome Mike Wozniak from Quau.

This guest has forgotten more about BBQ than most of us know. His rubs are legendary, as is his reputation on the competition circuit. Please welcome Chris Capell from Dizzy Pig BBQ!

Drew Davis with Razorracks has been on a tear. Top 10 overall in his last 11 contests, including 4 wins. One of which was cooked on a single Gateway Drum Smoker. This is a good one folks!

Luke takes some time to answer listener questions as the BBQ world continues to prepare for the upcoming American Royal.