Pit Life BBQ

Pit Life BBQ

Everything from competition BBQ to backyard smoking and grilling.

Episodes

May 12, 2025 101 mins

This week im joined by James, Jan, Jon and Raul of the Grab'em In The Brisket Podcast. They have a tremendous show. We talk about their beginnings in bbq, competitions and starting their podcast. We had a lot of laughs and a few tangents!!!! Follow them on all social medias @grabeminthebrisket

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This week Jeremy Garrett of Campground BBQ joins me to talk about the Grand American Barbecue World Championship. Being held August 2-3 in Port Jervis New York. Invitational Saturday Open Sunday. Sign up deadline is May 31.

https://campgroundbbq.com/

 

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April 28, 2025 67 mins

This week the one and only Meathead makes his triumphant return to the show to talk about his new book The Meathead Method. Meathead is a true legend in BBQ and grilling. BBQ Hall Of Fame, New York Times Best Seller and so much more. We dive into his new book available May 13th. 

 

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April 21, 2025 65 mins

Tonight Chef Johnny jumps in as special co host as we welcome Jerry McPherson of the Texas Beef Council. We learned so much on all the avenues the Texas Beef Council reaches.

https://beeflovingtexans.com/

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This week I'm joined by Mike McCloud founder of World Food Championships. We talk about the beginnings and everything in between that led to the WFC. We also talk about how to potentially get a Golden Ticket for your event.

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April 7, 2025 59 mins

This week I'm joined by Matt Pereira of Matt's Backyard BBQ. We discuss his New England Champions Barbecue Alliance Triple Crown Vermont Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Sign ups are live. Sign up and join us for these wonderful events. And Oh yeah..........I'M BACK JACK!!!!!!!!!

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March 31, 2025 62 mins

This week I'm joined by Dan Lloyd of Big Dog Sauce Co. We talk about his process of opening a brick and morter store front. With the grand opening this coming Saturday April 5th we discuss the festivities of the day!

https://www.bigdogsauce.com/

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This week im joined by Matt Messer of Cotton Gin Smokers and Aaron Norris of Tribal Fire Grills and Game Changer Smokers. We get their backgrounds in getting into BBQ and starting their companies and what led to them joining forces. Check them out at the link below.

http://livefireandsmoke.com/

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This Week I'm joined by Kell Phelps and Mike McCarthy. We talk about the National BBQ Festival in Long Island NY June 13-15. This is the first time in 10 years the event has been held. Check out all the info for tickets, competition sign up, judging with the link below.

 

https://nationalbbqfest.com/

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March 9, 2025 72 mins

This week my good friend Ollie from Oliie's Q out of Melbourne Australia makes his triumphant return to the show! We catch up on what he has going on. We talk about the upcoming Meatstock event this week and his new news letter.

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Tonight I'm joined by Scott MacDonald of Sticks & Stones Barbecue and Goeff Mullen of Fat Kid's BBQ. The boys join me to talk about their up coming SCA and KCBS events. Afew outside the box ideas on the ancillary side of contests. All for great causes.

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February 24, 2025 84 mins

This week I'm joined by Bobby Oliver of Twisted Oliver BBQ. Bobby and I met last year in Houston. So before he heads to Houston this week he stops by to talk about his journey, seasoning, Rib Cookoff Association, and walking big stages.

https://twistedoliverbbq.com/

 

CBA New England Triple Crown sign up

mattpereira67@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5JV7Fc5u/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

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February 17, 2025 95 mins

This week I'm joined by great friends Len and Jeff of the Baseball And BBQ Podcast. They have combined two of the most American pastimes baseball and bbq. We had a great conversation alot of baseball and sprinkled some bbq in the mix.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseball-and-bbq/id1326669217

New England CBA Triple Crown sign up

 mattpereira67@gmail.com

 https://www.facebook.com/share/1A5JV7Fc5u/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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February 10, 2025 56 mins

Tonight I'm joined by Kathy and Tom of Inclusive BBQ Events. We talk about a few of their events. 10TH Annual Kora event, North East Triple Crown and much more.

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This week Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers makes his return. Sterling might be the most interesting man in BBQ. We talk about his induction into the KCBS Hall Of Fame, his YouTube page, his health and his love for food and bringing people together.

 

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January 27, 2025 77 mins

This week I was joined by Bob Healey the founder of Grill Blazer. the Grill Gun and Su-VGun are tremendous products. They do not fail. Extremely durable products for everything we can throw at them.

 

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January 20, 2025 75 mins

This week I'm joined by my amigo Kyle Matuszewski owner of Your Behind BBQ and Birds &Bones restaurant in Florence AZ. We catch up on his bbq business, restaurant, and we find out about his podcast. Also a little breaking news his butcher shop he's opening.

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January 13, 2025 95 mins

This week Greg aka The BBQ Broker joins me to put the band back together for the evening! We catch up and talk about the steps and leaps Greg has taken with his catering business.

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January 6, 2025 67 mins

This week I'm joined by my brother CJ of Cooking With CJ. We talk about how things have changed since he became a full time content creator. Also he has dipped a toe into the competition game.

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The last episode of 2024 is here. Let's go out with a bang. Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust joins me to ring in the new year and say goodbye to 2024. We recap the the year competition wise and business wise.

THANK YOU ALL FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR AND YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT WEEK IN AND WEEK OUT!!!!

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