Shawn Rapier recently teamed up with Alacruz Argentine Grills, and fell in love with them.  We had to have him on and tell us all about it.  This is definatly a grill you should look into, especially if you're looking for a back-to-primal cooker.  Check them out at ALACRUZ

Shawn Rapier recently teamed up with Alacruz Argentine Grills, and fell in love with them.  We had to have him on and tell us all about it.  This is definatly a grill you should look into, especially if you're looking for a back-to-primal cooker.  Check them out at <a href="https://alacruzgrills.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ALACRUZ</a>

Shawn Rapier talks Alacruz Argentine Grills

Chad and his Dad run probably the best SCA contest in Utah.  Situated in central UT, this quad is the biggest comp in Utah and the way it is going probably the west.  Chad talks about the contest from his perspective and what he hopes the future will be and he has BIG plans.  

Chad and his Dad run probably the best SCA contest in Utah.  Situated in central UT, this quad is the biggest comp in Utah and the way it is going probably the west.  Chad talks about the contest from his perspective and what he hopes the future will be and he has BIG plans.

Chad Unsicker running a SCA quad

Kris Hollis (Booties BBQ, Knuckle Draggers BBQ) joins us to discuss all 4 comp meats.  Kris has been in the comp game for a long time and has had tons of success.  Join us as we try and get all the info we can to help you just cook better. 

Kris Hollis (Booties BBQ, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084365347895" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knuckle Draggers BBQ)</a> joins us to discuss all 4 comp meats.  Kris has been in the comp game for a long time and has had tons of success.  Join us as we try and get all the info we can to help you just cook better.

Kris Hollis of Knuckle Draggers BBQ

Christie Vanover

We welcome Christie Vanover back again to talk about her competition pork recipe.  She also has some exciting news!  Christie breaks down every step she takes making her over 170 average pork.  Yet another one you don't want to miss. 

We welcome Christie Vanover back again to talk about her competition pork recipe.  She also has some exciting news!  Christie breaks down every step she takes making her over 170 average pork.  Yet another one you don't want to miss.

Christie Vanover walks us through competition pork

Doug Scheiding

We talk to world champ  Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers about tips and tricks of pellet grills.  There is a lot of excellent info in this one for those new to pellet cookers and those who have used pellet cookers for years.  This is one you don't want to miss.  Let us know your favorite pellet cooker technique.  

We talk to world champ Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers about tips and tricks of pellet grills.  There is a lot of excellent info in this one for those new to pellet cookers and those who have used pellet cookers for years.  This is one you don't want to miss.  Let us know your favorite pellet cooker technique.

Doug Scheiding talks pellet cookers

Roger Donohoe has become a great steak cook, but it wasn't the easiest of journeys.  Now he has bagged a perfect score and is one of the top steak cooks in the SCA.  We chat with him about his process and his journey.  

Roger Donohoe has become a great steak cook, but it wasn't the easiest of journeys.  Now he has bagged a perfect score and is one of the top steak cooks in the SCA.  We chat with him about his process and his journey.

Roger Donohoe lands a perfect score

Dan Phelps

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke joins us to chat about BBQ, Social media, and of course, shoes.  Dan has a huge presence on social media and a wealth of knowledge.  If you are ever short of ideas on what to cook, make sure and follow his page.  We learn a lot and hope you do as well.  

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke joins us to chat about BBQ, Social media, and of course, shoes.  Dan has a huge presence on social media and a wealth of knowledge.  If you are ever short of ideas on what to cook, make sure and follow his page.  We learn a lot and hope you do as well.

Dan Phelps of Learning to Smoke

AJ Maudsley of Off The Grill BBQ

Christie Vanover runs us through her rib recipe step by step and lays all her techniques out there.  There are some severe nuggets in this episode! Christie Vanover is a well-known pitmaster, grill master, and founder of the popular website Girls Can Grill. Christie is known for her creative and flavorful recipes and expertise in grilling and smoking. She is a self-taught grilling expert who has honed her craft for over a decade. In addition to running Girls Can Grill, Christie is a sought-after speaker and educator on all things grilling. She has appeared on numerous television shows and has been featured in many publications, including Food &amp; Wine, Southern Living, and USA Today. She is also a regular contributor to barbecue and grilling publications and has won several awards for her recipes and techniques.

Christie Vanover runs us through her rib recipe step by step and lays all her techniques out there.  There are some severe nuggets in this episode! Christie Vanover is a well-known pitmaster, grill master, and founder of the popular website <a href="https://girlscangrill.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girls Can Grill</a>. Christie is known for her creative and flavorful recipes and expertise in grilling and smoking. She is a self-taught grilling expert who has honed her craft for over a decade. In addition to running Girls Can Grill, Christie is a sought-after speaker and educator on all things grilling. She has appeared on numerous television shows and has been featured in many publications, including Food &amp; Wine, Southern Living, and USA Today. She is also a regular contributor to barbecue and grilling publications and has won several awards for her recipes and techniques.

Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill breaks down ribs

Legend of BBQ Sterling Ball stops by to chat about the hall of fame, brisket, music, and his life in semi-retirement.  We also talk about what he is working on and should be working on (cough, book, Cough) Sterling is on of our favorite guests and we hope you love listening as much as we did. 

Legend of BBQ Sterling Ball stops by to chat about the hall of fame, brisket, music, and his life in semi-retirement.  We also talk about what he is working on and should be working on (cough, book, Cough) Sterling is on of our favorite guests and we hope you love listening as much as we did.

Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers

We are BBQ competition competitors that aim to share information, advice, tips, and tall tales about our favorite pastime.  We talk with the top names in the barbecue industry as well as legends of the backyard, restauranteurs, and more!   Our hope is you learn something about BBQ on each episode and you are entertained while doing it!

I’m just learning how to grill/smoke and this podcast has been very helpful in giving me tips from pros that you might not get anywhere else thanks Anthony Luján

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The Pitmasters

The Pitmaster's Podcast

Chad Ward

Meet with Chad Ward in Traeger HQ and talked about basics of BBQ like how to get started right and how to improve your cooks.  

Meet with Chad Ward in Traeger HQ and talked about basics of BBQ like how to get started right and how to improve your cooks.

Chad Ward from Traeger and Whiskey Bent BBQ talks BBQ 101

Harry Soo

We chat with Harry Soo from Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ about competition BBQ, pitmasters TV show and a whole lot more.

We chat with Harry Soo from <a href="https://www.slapyodaddybbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ</a> about competition BBQ, pitmasters TV show and a whole lot more.

Brett Gallaway

This week we talk with Brett Gallaway co-founder of the Steak Cookoff Association.  We chat about the history of the SCA and get some tips and tricks from the man himself!  

This week we talk with Brett Gallaway co-founder of the <a href="https://www.steakcookoffs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steak Cookoff Association.  </a>We chat about the history of the SCA and get some tips and tricks from the man himself!

Brett Gallaway 

Chris Lilly

Chris Lilly is the famous pitmaster/owner of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q in Decatur Alabama home of the original Alabam White Sauce.  World-famous bbq is just on thing Chris does he is also an accomplished competitive cook.  He has taken home GC's all over the US including the Royal but more importantly, he has dominated pork at Memphis in May.  You can also order some barbecue from Big Bob Gibsons online. 

Chris Lilly is the famous pitmaster/owner of <a href="https://bigbobgibson.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q</a> in Decatur Alabama home of the original Alabam White Sauce.  World-famous bbq is just on thing Chris does he is also an accomplished competitive cook.  He has taken home GC's all over the US including the Royal but more importantly, he has dominated pork at Memphis in May.  You can also order some barbecue from Big Bob Gibsons online.

This week we are live from ThermoWorks talking to Kyle Halvorson about their products and how they can help you take your cooks to a new level.  We explore some of their thermometers and probes and hopefully help you in selecting what works for you.  We also mention Sean's Smokehouse

This week we are live from <a href="https://www.thermoworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThermoWorks</a> talking to Kyle Halvorson about their products and how they can help you take your cooks to a new level.  We explore some of their thermometers and probes and hopefully help you in selecting what works for you.  We also mention <a href="https://seanssmokehouse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sean's Smokehouse</a>

ThermoWorks

From competitions to a bbq restaurant with multiple locations Rod Livingston walks us through the life of someone living the dream.  He shares stories and advice from his life of BBQ.  

From competitions to a bbq restaurant with multiple locations Rod Livingston walks us through the life of someone living the dream.  He shares stories and advice from his life of BBQ.

R&R BBQ

Tuffy Stone is a 6-time world barbecue champion, one of the hosts of BBQ Pitmasters, Author of  Cool Smoke: The Art of Great barbecue  and owner of Westover Station in Richmond Virginia We chat with Tuffy about how he got his start in the culinary and BBQ world.  He also tells us about his new restaurant, his time on BBQ Pitmasters, his hall of fame induction and soo much more.  You can check out all his exploits at Cool Smoke Barbecue.

Tuffy Stone is a 6-time world barbecue champion, one of the hosts of BBQ Pitmasters, Author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cool-Smoke-Art-Great-Barbecue/dp/1250137845" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cool Smoke: The Art of Great barbecue  </a>and owner of <a href="https://instagram.com/thewestoverrva?igshid=fzeaj47pdpir" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westover Station</a> in Richmond Virginia We chat with Tuffy about how he got his start in the culinary and BBQ world.  He also tells us about his new restaurant, his time on BBQ Pitmasters, his hall of fame induction and soo much more.  You can check out all his exploits at <a href="https://coolsmokebarbeque.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cool Smoke Barbecue.</a>

Tuffy Stone

Malcom Reed

We talk with Malcom Reed of How to BBQ Right and Killer Hogs about all thing BBQ from the backyard to the pro circuit.  

We talk with Malcom Reed of How to BBQ Right and Killer Hogs about all thing BBQ from the backyard to the pro circuit.

Travis Duffy

We chat with American Royal RGC Travis Duffy.  Travis is the head cook of Last Call Heroes.  With an 11th place finish and an RGC at the past 2 Royals he has numerous awards under his belt.  You can follow him on Instagram or on FaceBook Travis would like to thank bbq heaven pitboys, Fireplace Professionals, Rea Hybrids, Dooley Defense, and smokyokie food products

We chat with American Royal RGC Travis Duffy.  Travis is the head cook of Last Call Heroes.  With an 11th place finish and an RGC at the past 2 Royals he has numerous awards under his belt.  You can follow him on Instagram or on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LastCallHeroesBbq/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FaceBook</a> Travis would like to thank <a href="bbqheavenpitboys.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bbq heaven pitboys</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FireplaceProfessionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fireplace Professionals</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ReaHybrids/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rea Hybrids</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DooleyDefense/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dooley Defense</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/smokyokiefoodproducts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">smokyokie food products</a>

Travis Duffy of Last Call Heroes BBQ team

Kevin Sandridge

We chat with Kevin Sandridge from the BBQ Beat Podcast.  Not only does Kevin have a great podcast but he is also a master judge for KCBS and judges other sanctioned events.  He has covered the barbecue gambit on his podcast and anyone can find a subject matter they are interested in.  We talk about his judging adventures, his podcast and lots of other stuff. Check him out on Facebook and Instagram 

We chat with Kevin Sandridge from the <a href="https://bbqbeat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BBQ Beat Podcast</a>.  Not only does Kevin have a great podcast but he is also a master judge for KCBS and judges other sanctioned events.  He has covered the barbecue gambit on his podcast and anyone can find a subject matter they are interested in.  We talk about his judging adventures, his podcast and lots of other stuff. Check him out on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thebbqbeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bbqbeat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Kevin Sandridge host of BBQ Beat Podcast

Robert F. Moss

We talk with Robert F. Moss author of Barbecue: The History of an American Institution.  The book is a deep dive into the history of Barbecue in America from the countries inception to today.  Robert also writes for Southern Living (https://www.southernliving.com/authors/robert_moss) you can also find more info about him at https://www.robertfmoss.com/

We talk with Robert F. Moss author of Barbecue: The History of an American Institution.  The book is a deep dive into the history of Barbecue in America from the countries inception to today.  Robert also writes for Southern Living (<a href="https://www.southernliving.com/authors/robert_moss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.southernliving.com/authors/robert_moss</a>) you can also find more info about him at <a href="https://www.robertfmoss.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.robertfmoss.com/</a>

History of Barbecue w/ Robert F. Moss

We sit down with Benji from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack and talk bbq and talk about his business and stick burners. 

We sit down with Benji from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack and talk bbq and talk about his business and stick burners.

Stick burners live from Benji's Bar-B-Que Shack

Heath Riles

We have Heath Riles on talking about trailer, rubs, competition and tips and tricks.  

We have Heath Riles on talking about trailer, rubs, competition and tips and tricks.

We talk to Jesse Collett of 7 Sins BBQ about getting sponsors, making money for comps, his work in Australia, switching to chicken legs and of course comp talk and much more.  You can check them out at 7 Sins BBQ If you want to know how to help or to know more about Huntington's disease you can head to HDSA  7 Sins is sponsored by Royal Oak Charcoal

We talk to Jesse Collett of 7 Sins BBQ about getting sponsors, making money for comps, his work in Australia, switching to chicken legs and of course comp talk and much more.  You can check them out at <a href="https://www.7sinsbbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7 Sins BBQ</a> If you want to know how to help or to know more about Huntington's disease you can head to <a href="https://hdsa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HDSA</a> 7 Sins is sponsored by <a href="https://www.royaloak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Royal Oak Charcoal</a>

7 Sins BBQ 

We sit down with Matt and David Hansen of Crooked Pigs BBQ Team.  They have won multiple grand champion awards and are in the running for Utah team of the year.  Hope you get something out of this because we sure did. 

We sit down with Matt and David Hansen of Crooked Pigs BBQ Team.  They have won multiple grand champion awards and are in the running for Utah team of the year.  Hope you get something out of this because we sure did.

Crooked Pigs Competition BBQ Team

We talk with Phil "The Grill" Johnson BBQ junkie and owner of The Trapp Haus barbecue joint in Phoenix Arizona.  Phil has also appeared on numerous TV shows like the Today Show, Smoked, Chopped and the up coming Fire Masters.

We talk with Phil "The Grill" Johnson BBQ junkie and owner of The Trapp Haus barbecue joint in Phoenix Arizona.  Phil has also appeared on numerous TV shows like the Today Show, Smoked, Chopped and the up coming Fire Masters.

Phill "The Grill" Johnson

We sit down with certified KCBS judge Travis Bates and get a good look behind the scenes of the judging process.  

We sit down with certified KCBS judge Travis Bates and get a good look behind the scenes of the judging process.

KCBS judging with Travis Bates

We chat with Sterling Ball owner of Ernie Ball and owner/head cook of Big Poppa Smokers about his dominance of competition BBQ, how to fix judging, and a whole lot more.  

We chat with Sterling Ball owner of <a href="https://www.ernieball.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ernie Ball</a> and owner/head cook of <a href="https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Poppa Smokers</a> about his dominance of competition BBQ, how to fix judging, and a whole lot more.

Sterling Ball of Big Poppa Smokers 

We sit down with Smokin Hot Babe BBQ a 16 year old Professional BBQ cook from California who is already making a name for herself in the BBQ world.

We sit down with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Smokin-Hot-Babe-BBQ-635813060267149/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Smokin Hot Babe BBQ</a> a 16 year old Professional BBQ cook from California who is already making a name for herself in the BBQ world.

Smokin' Hot Babe BBQ

Recorded live from  BBQ Pitstop in Salt Lake City we chat with Chris Marks of Three Little Pigs Barbecue.  Winner of 50 grand championships and Grand champion of the American Royal a staggering 8 times.  Chris is also a business man with his own line of rubs and sauces and The Good-One smoker line as well.   He also travels the world teaching BBQ So look out for a class near you! 

Recorded live from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BBQPitStopofSLC/?__tn__=kCH-R&amp;eid=ARBQ5YHhUrhFT23bQk_hGw4TTVqtEI4joVKBh7UsKNhTsPdgaTflcT0fslLELyamwXgsz6zVAbpLwPqQ&amp;hc_ref=ARTZfMdknVkWFCkAkk4TcTP2DuNPdp3wDDuSibLb-BL3jYtI2ZA932CxjSKXqfWtsVg&amp;__xts__[0]=68.ARCg5rD2c2fmW5py_zEVIcbnYRUR45WXt5eBRp_BfcvdOSfYU5mJVeB_E6KlA_b1n4pgNSLmeIR5yT17u9aveLSRyVbpkvnXtMuSttyYOnBWObreCBX8Y-u1ulHzaaEQbtGtTNTUCBXRuqQtk67EN4rdVJy48UH_zrsjM9slVx6wkY-AWkviunQwnpe0ZKtxrNT9yNJFXcqnXDRSr3wZyQ5qANbS0em54s972XR8cw15IuM3XDliivam85n8WgwNFWAPQVKOjPStAiOr_b_7g_52rSaXYnixoAI9YKZUoPSH7NLAoNxfOxRhplU023OgFuk_HHzlpIXOyVN0xET9BwFSXpNS_I7pVwXPZuuKZ98LZy62QJlUiifSV6eTfL_tkZ3Lg9Yv-NTQNo4wfcXr9JnnmI-UUT0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> BBQ Pitstop</a> in Salt Lake City we chat with Chris Marks of <a href="https://three-little-pigs-bbq.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Little Pigs Barbecue</a>.  Winner of 50 grand championships and Grand champion of the American Royal a staggering 8 times.  Chris is also a business man with his own line of rubs and sauces and T<a href="https://thegood-one.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">he Good-One smoker</a> line as well.   He also travels the world teaching BBQ So look out for a class near you!

Chris Marks

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