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

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

07/14/22 - The Parrothead -Tim Miloy

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

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

07/08/22 - Hot & Fast Class - John Shirey

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 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.

07/01/22 - Pit Bitch - Sylvie Curry

Mike Davis

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.

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.

06/24/22 - The Mentor - Mike Davis

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.

06/16/22 - Whippy - 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.

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.

06/02/22 - Steve Dotson Mindset

Joe Pearce

Brian Corbett

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

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

05/11/22 - Mindset - Joe Pearce ft. Brian Corbett

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

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

05/06/22 - OVS Q & A

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

04/15/22 - Smoking & Tailgating - Brian Corbett

Todd Johns

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 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.

04/08/22 - The Entrepreneur - Todd Johns

Welcome to Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast. Each episode, OVS Pitmaster Luke Darnell will deconstruct world-class pitmasters to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use at home in your backyard and in the competition BBQ world. This includes morning routines, habits, tricks, and much more. Find out what’s challenged the world’s best pitmasters, how they handle adversity, and where they turn to for advice and counsel.  You won’t want to miss this very entertaining, educational and totally different BBQ podcast.

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.

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.

03/24/22 -  The Dollar Bet - Dustin Reese

Brad Leighninger

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

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

03/10/21 - Consistency - Brad Leighninger

Ernest Servantes

Title - BrisketIt’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 Company.  This guy has done it all. And he was just nominated for the James Beard award as the best chef in Texas.Please welcome Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Company

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 Company.  This guy has done it all.  And he was just nominated for the James Beard award as the best chef in Texas. Please welcome Ernest Servantes from Burnt Bean Company

03/03/22 - Brisket - Ernest Servantes

Chad Ward

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.

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.

02/23/22 - Partnerships & Friendships - Chad Ward, Part 2

Nick Faldo

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.

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.

02/10/22 - Waffles for Nick Faldo - Chad Ward

Heath Riles

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

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

02/03/22 - Speedos At least - Heath Riles

Darren Warth

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 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!

1/27/22 - Competition Mindset with Darren Warth

Mike Richter

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

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

1/21/22 - A Dear Old Friend - Mike Richter

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

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

01/11/22 - Listener Q&A

Myron Mixon

No real need for an introduction for this episode. Myron Mixon has done everything in BBQ, and a hell of a lot more than that. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with the legend, Myron Mixon. 

No real need for an introduction for this episode. Myron Mixon has done everything in BBQ, and a hell of a lot more than that. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with the legend, Myron Mixon.

11/11/21 - The Pitmaster - Myron Mixon

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