Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

This week on Pitmaster, we have a legend. He's cooked competition BBQ for 20 years and over 700 contests. Please join me in welcoming Kelly Wertz from 4 Legs Up.

This week, we spend some time with past podcast guest and new CEO of KCBS Rod Gray, and talk about his first few days on the job.

This weeks podcast features a team from the Midwest that is up and coming, and has a fantastic fall lined up with their first American Royal and first Jack—please welcome Luke Legatt and Jeff Scheurer from Tire Smoke

Luke is joined by Producer Chris to discuss OVS BBQ's recent appearance on Michael Symon's "BBQ USA" television show, and the potential impact it may have. 

Our tour through the KCBS top 10 continues on Pitmaster with a great interview with Robert Vanderipe with Smoke Me Silly  

This week on Pitmaster, we feature one of the hottest Pitmasters in the country, Ercole Chila from Uncle Pigs BBQ Pit.

Enjoy this in person, completely crazy romp of a conversation with Tim Maloy of Backyard Bros., and friends!

The man wears tight pink shirts and has been on a tear. From Hershey, PA, meet John Shirey from Chunky BBQ

This is a fantastic podcast with one of the best people in BBQ. She’s a force out in California and on your TV. Please welcome Sylvie Curry from Lady of Q.

This interview was a long time in coming. He’s been mentioned a 100 times on this podcast as a mentor to many. Please join me in welcoming Mike Davis with Lotta Bull.

Our guest this week really needs no introduction.  She’s a 2022 inductee into the BBQ Hall of Fame, she’s a TV personality and she’s an amazing pit master.  And she’s a lot of fun to be around.  Our guest this week is Lee Ann Whippen.  

This week on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we check in with Steve Dotson from D'Qued Barbecue, who has cooked 7 KCBS contests and is on an absolute tear. Two wins, four brisket wins...let's ask him how he does it.

Enjoy this unique conversation between three champion pitmasters, as they talk mindset. 

Luke sits down to answer many questions from listeners and friends. Enjoy! 

This week we have Brian Corbett from Smokin Skullies, who’s been on a 2 month hot streak, including winning the 2021 Royal Oak Shoot Out. 

This week we have Todd Johns from Plowboys, winner of the 2009  American Royal Invitational Championship, and a very very successful BBQ business.  Please join me in welcoming Todd Johns.

This week we have a good friend of mine, Dustin Reese from Hogline in Minnesota.  Dustin has twice reserved the American Royal, and this year got to participate in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo Show. Please join me in welcoming Dustin Reese.

Brad joins Luke for a special podcast short. The three time overall KCBS champ discusses the art of consistency and more. Enjoy!

Title - Brisket It’s the beginning of March, and it feels like springtime!  That means its BBQ season, ya’ll.  And I can think of no one better to lead us off into the season than the incomparable Ernest Servantes. Participant on BBQ Pit Wars, Chopped Grillmaster Champion, Chopped Judge, won more awards than almost anyone, and has one of the hottest BBQ restaurants in the world, The Burnt Bean Com...

Part 2 with Chad Ward from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ.  Lots of great stories here and great stuff, including a lot of good info about partnerships and sponsorships.

It’s super bowl week!  Which means today’s guest is probably out in LA making quiche lorraine for Payton Manning, or stuffed pork loin for Terry Bradshaw.  And it’s definitely being cooked on a Traeger. Please welcome Chad Ward, from Traeger Grills and Whiskey Bent BBQ, for this awesome part one of his podcast.

This week we feature a gentleman that has been successful in both the Memphis BBQ network and KCBS, and has started one of the more successful BBQ rub companies out there.   Please welcome Heath Riles from Heath Riles BBQ

Luke has Darren Warth from Iowa Smokey D's back on the show to discuss mindset. He discusses his competition mentality and why it has been so successful. Enjoy this quick-hitting conversation! 

Luke is joined by longtime BBQ pal, Mike Richter from Chicks, Swine & Bovine. These two have a wonderful conversation about their history together and more. Enjoy! 

Luke starts off 2022 answering listener questions. A grea variety of questions for this first ever Q&A pod.