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Barbecue
BBQ Competitions
Uncle Steve Shake
Joe's Meat Market
Barbecue Competitions
Chicken and Turkey
Limpbrizkit
Memphis In May
Turbo Trusser
Ubon's Barbeque
Whole Hog Cooking
Live Fire Cooking
Grilling Techniques
Blake Kirchgesner
Grilling Accessories
Rhode Island State Barbecue Championship
Southern Cuisine
Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
Tailgating
Cooking Techniques

Everything from competition BBQ to backyard smoking and grilling.

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Latest Episodes

This week Wes Garrett of Piglitically Incorrect BBQ aka Producer Wes joins me at the pit. We had a blast Wes should be a comedian. We talk what got him into BBQ, how he became the producer of Shiggin Fried With Chicken Fried, and an epic nasty story.... more

This week I'm joined by the one and only Alton Matthews of The Dawgfatha's BBQ. It has been way to long since we chopped it up on the show. We talk about new cookers, products, him joining the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast crew, how popcorn is underra... more

This week I'm joined by brother Ric Galindo of Ric's BBQ & Specialties on YouTube. Its been a while since Ric was on and this time he brought friends Ben and Mike. The boys join me from BBQ Outfitters. We chop it up and had a great time.

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This week I'm joined by Cesar Mejia of Smoking & Toasting BBQ. We talk about his beginnings in bbq. His inspirations in his love for cooking. People who gave him words of wisdom at his first few comps, the birth of the world famous fireball kick and ... more

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Recent Guests

Alton Matthews
YouTube personality and barbecue enthusiast
BBQ Boulevard
Episode: EP.382 THE DAWGFATHA RETURNS
Ric Galindo
BBQ enthusiast and part of BBQ Outfitters
BBQ Outfitters
Episode: Ric Galindo Joins Live From BBQ Outfitters
Uwe Braun
Owner of Beerbelly's BBQ, competitive BBQ cook
Beerbelly's BBQ
Episode: Uwe Braun Of Beerbelly's BBQ
Uncle Steve
Barbecue enthusiast and owner of Uncle Steve's Shake
Uncle Steve's Shake
Episode: Uncle Steve Is Back!!!!
Shane LeClair
Owner of Damn Yankee Texas BBQ, competitive barbecue cook
Damn Yankee Texas BBQ
Episode: Damn Yankee Texas BBQ
Cres Secchiaroli
A member of the barbecue team 2 Little Pigs BBQ, involved in organizing the Camp Harkness 2025 Beach Smoke Showdown
2 Little Pigs BBQ
Episode: Camp Harkness 2025 Beachside Smoke Showdown
Todd Johns
Restauranteur, American Royal World Champion, and founder of Plowboys Barbeque
Plowboys Barbeque
Episode: Plowboys Barbeque Todd Johns
Michelle O'Guin
Live fire world champion and competitive cook.
Ain't of Life BBQ
Episode: World Live Fire Champion Michelle O'Guin
Jenn Leigh
Organizer of the Danny Dietz Memorial Cook Classic and founder of the Texas Judging Association
Texas Judging Association
Episode: The Texas Judging Association With Jenn Leigh

Host

Johnny Maggs
Host of the show, sharing insights and experiences in barbecue culture and competitions.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Great bbq podcast

    Legitimately one of my favorite podcasts out there. Laid back and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lath6400
    United States4 months ago
  • First time listening

    Thanks for the podcast.

    Have any of you ever tried dinosaur BBQ sauce . It was my go to sauce when I leaved in upstate New York

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryanl8324
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    Great show guys keep it up. In particular, I appricate when you get into specific rubs and recipes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bybykowski
    United States5 years ago
  • Enjoyable and informative

    Great guys getting together for a chat on what’s new in the BBQ world and what’s going on in the regional (east cost) and national BBQ scene.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HalfBakedHippie
    United States6 years ago
  • Great show

    Love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trg lover
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many have expressed gratitude for the engaging content and camaraderie among the hosts, indicating strong community ties.
There is excitement about the variety of guests and the insights shared on BBQ culture and competitions.
Listeners appreciate the laid-back and informative style of the discussions, often highlighting their enjoyment of specific BBQ topics and techniques.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#221
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#84
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#104
Hong Kong/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#123
Austria/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Smoking & Toasting With Cesar Mejia
Q: What is your most memorable contest?
The most memorable contest was winning the first-place brisket at the Chupacabra throwdown, celebrating the victory in the company of friends.
Smoking & Toasting With Cesar Mejia
Q: What inspired you to get into competition BBQ?
Cesar began BBQ in the backyard and got inspired after seeing a cook-off flyer in his hometown.
Smoking & Toasting With Cesar Mejia
Q: Introduce us to yourself, who is the man Cesar Mejia?
Cesar Mejia is the pit master of Smoking & Toasting BBQ from Los Fresnos, Texas, who has been competing since 2017.
Uwe Braun Of Beerbelly's BBQ
Q: Did you do much cooking or anything while growing up in Germany?
Barbecue was not common when Uwe lived in Germany, but the BBQ scene is now growing in Europe.
Uwe Braun Of Beerbelly's BBQ
Q: Give us a little bit of a background of who you are, what you do, and how you kind of kicked off your journey in this wonderful thing called barbecue.
Uwe Braun shares his story of moving from Germany to Florida and then Texas, where he discovered outdoor cooking and barbecue.

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Focused on the vibrant culture of barbecue, this series explores both competitive BBQ events and the art of backyard grilling. Episodes often feature experienced guests from the barbecue community, sharing personal stories, tips, and insights about various cooking techniques, competition strategies, and the camaraderie unique to barbecue culture. Notably, the discussions include themes of inclusivity and community-building, often highlighting how barbecue serves as a platform for engagement among diverse individuals, including youth and women.

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Recent guests on Pit Life BBQ include:

1. Alton Matthews
2. Ric Galindo
3. Uwe Braun
4. Uncle Steve
5. Shane LeClair
6. Cres Secchiaroli
7. Todd Johns
8. Michelle O'Guin

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