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Pit Life BBQ

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Everything from competition BBQ to backyard smoking and grilling.

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  • Avg 1 hr 5 min
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  • #435
    Tuesday · 1 hr 19 min

    EP. 431 Chef Nathan Lippy Blackstone Griddle 101

    On this weeks show Brother Cmac jumps in the co host seat as we sit down with Chef Nathan Lippy of Blackstone. We talk about the official Blackstone Cookbook Blackstone Griddle 101. A tremendous book! 100+ incredible and easy recipes all on your griddle. This book covers everything Blackstone from what Blackstone is right for you, seasoning, cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, to the cook itself. AVAILABLE TOMORROW 10/20/26 https://www.amazon.com/s?k=blackstone+griddle+101+cookbook&crid=29CYDCSJ2VFET&sprefix=Blackstone+Griddle+101%2Caps%2C210&ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_1_22

  • #434
    October 13 · 1 hr 21 min

    EP. 430 John Markus BBQ Pitmasters

    This week I'm joined by John Markus creator of BBQ Pitmasters. John's vision was the beginning of my bbq journey. We discuss how he came up with the idea of the show. The impact the show has had on bbq. And we also discuss the impact bbq has had on him.

  • #433
    October 6 · 1 hr 27 min

    EP. 429 Barracks BBQ

    This week I'm joined by Tony and Chase of Barracks BBQ out of Wisconsin. They are a veteran owned sauce and seasoning company. These sauces are tremendous! The Smokin' Soldier, Blazin' Battle, and Mustard Gas. And their Rub and Tug seasoning is killer. https://barracksbbqllc.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4WCQJrSYjg_utdfUv3ZnO41fsAvO_0PIgkUDLwFogFCH6j92pT-

  • #432
    September 29 · 58 min

    EP. 428 JP Of Bourbon & Blues BBQ

    This week I'm joined by JP of Bourbon & Blues BBQ. I had the chance to not only meet but compete twice this year with JP and his wife Colleen. We talk about him cooking up in New England this year and what cooking competitions is like living on the road.

  • #431
    September 22 · 1 hr 25 min

    EP. 427 The BBQ Broker Returns

    This week The BBQ Broker returns. Greg joins me to do some catching up. Greg has some breaking news about The BBQ Broker Catering and I announce my come back to competitive eating!

  • #430
    September 15 · 1 hr 11 min

    EP. 426 Jordan Kirkpatrick of Janky Leg Barbeque

    This week I'm joined by Jordan Kirkpatrick of Janky Leg Barbeque. Jordan is an American Royal World Champion, KCBS Team Of The Year Champion and one of the most consistent cooks on the competition trail. We talk about it all in this great conversation.

  • #429
    September 8 · 1 hr

    EP. 425 The G.O.A.T. Darren Warth of Iowa Smokey D's

    This week I'm joined by Darren Warth of Iowa Smokey D's. Darren is up this way for a competition and we took advantage and sat down to catch up on the many things he has going on. Always a great time talking with Darren.

  • #427
    September 2 · 28 min

    EP. 424 (part 1) Nate Blackledge of Triple B Barbecue

    This week I'm joined by Nate Blackledge of Triple B Barbecue. Nate and I were at a competition in New Hampshire and said let's sit down and do a show. We had a great conversation. Mother nature wanted in on the fun hence 2 parts.

  • #426
    August 25 · 1 hr 12 min

    EP. 423 David Ellis of Machete Boys BBQ

    This week David Ellis of Machete Boys BBQ joins me at the pit. We talk about his beginning in bbq, living around the country before setting roots in Minnesota. Up's downs and everything in between.

  • #425
    August 18 · 54 min

    EP. 422 Eric Raadmae of Gator Pit BBQ NH

    This week I'm joined by Eric Raadmae aka Gator of Gator Pit BBQ NH. Eric started out in the backyard and has built a thriving food trailer and catering company. We talk about his journey then dive deep in the swampy water and talk cooking gators.

  • #424
    August 16 · 1 hr 26 min

    SPECIAL LIVE THE CARE NEST

    A special episode this week. Ashley joins me to talk about a project she's working on. The Care Nest. The Care Nest is a food and hygiene pantry for students K-12. If you would like to donate the links are down below. Venmo: @smtnshop PayPal: asandbulte17@gmail.com

  • #423
    August 11 · 1 hr 32 min

    EP. 421 The 8th Anniversary

    This week I celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Pit life BBQ Podcast. It's been a wild ride. I thank each and every one who tunes in every week. From the bottom of my heart I thank you.

  • #422
    August 4 · 1 hr 5 min

    EP. 420 Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ

    This week I catch up with Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ.We cooked alongside eachother last weekend but it's been a while since we sat down on the show. We talk about his expanding line of rubs, sauces, and wraps and punching his ticket to The Jack.

  • #421
    July 28 · 1 hr 1 min

    EP. 419 Billy Gillespie Of Smokin' Hoggz BBQ

    This week I sit down with my long time friend Billy Gillespie of Smokin' Hoggz BBQ. It's been a while but we caught up at a comp a few weeks back and said lets do it. We talk about his rubs and sauces, improving your cooking game, the damn dip and his induction in the 2026 Class of the KCBS Hall Of Fame.

  • #420
    July 21 · 1 hr 23 min

    EP. 418 Tearl Dunlap Of TD's Brew & BBQ

    This week TD of TD's Brew & BBQ joins me at the pit. We catch up on his lines of seasonings and sauces and then we get the inside scoop on the construction of the new TD's Brew & BBQ World Headquarters.

  • #419
    July 14 · 51 min

    EP. 417 The Grill That Couldn't Glow with Ryan Dunlevy

    This week I'm joined by Ryan Dunlevy. Ryan and his partners have written a bbq childrens book titled The Grill That Couldn't Glow. A feel good story with a few life lessons for our future pitmasters. https://www.amazon.com/Grill-That-Couldnt-Glow-Finding/dp/B0H2MLYCWQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3QZBPJ2V2WPCQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.KBKiT5p7isCgSi9p_OeAHA.wpJYnexyuQ41TimN0kMMkrolii_IW99469xaAxstYJY&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+grill+that+couldn%27t+glow&qid=1783991637&sprefix=the+grill+tha%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1

  • #417
    June 23 · 1 hr 1 min

    EPN 415 Aaron Carpenter of LB's BBQ & More

    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.

  • #416
    June 9 · 55 min

    EP. 414 Turbo Trusser Is At It Again!!

    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

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