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Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

Chris Sedenka
Barbecue
Competition Barbecue
Giant DC BBQ Battle
Cooking Techniques
Community In Barbecue
Barbecue Recipes
Gratitude and Passion
Barbecue Coaching
Barbecue Equipment
Barbecue Competitions
Barbecue Cooking Techniques
BBQ Positivity
922 Shot
Shigging
Meat Candy Q
Barbecue Competition
Old Virginia Smoke
Bbqdata.com
BBQ Competition
Washington, DC

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 w... more

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Janice Smella from Smella Que has been LIGHTING it UP!  On this edition of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we catch up with Janice and see how she's going about getting ready for the Jack Daniels World Championship, and what's been the keys... more

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On this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we spend some time with Gabe Trevino from Smokin' Volts BBQ, one of the hottest cooks in KCBS right now!  Gabe dishes on what makes him tick...and Luke tries to pry brisket secrets out of h... more

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On this special episode of Pitmaster, an Old. Virginia Smoke podcast, we sit with some Pitmasters at Smoke on the Rails in New Freedom, PA, to remember our friend Ercole Chila from Uncle Pigs BBQ Pit.  This episode was very special, as we were joined... more

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This week on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we catch up with Guest 1...Bill Gillespie with Smokin Hoggz BBQ, recent winner of "Best Rub on the Planet" award from the American Royal.  Always a good time, enjoy this conversation with Billy.

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Recent Guests

Darren Warth
Pitmaster of Iowa Smokey D's
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Episode: 03/14/25 - "Shiggin" & the "9:22 Shot" - Darren Warth
Kyle Kuhn
World champion BBQ competitor and pitmaster at Hot Daddy's BBQ
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Episode: 1/31/25 - The Champ - Kyle Kuhn
Dave Mara
Competitive BBQ pitmaster and member of Meat Candy Q
Meat Candy Q
Episode: 09/24/24 - BBQ Positivity - Dave & Shirin Mara
Shirin Mara
Competitive BBQ pitmaster and member of Meat Candy Q
Meat Candy Q
Episode: 09/24/24 - BBQ Positivity - Dave & Shirin Mara
Shannon Turner
Pitmaster from Motley Crue and competitor in barbecue competitions
Motley Crue
Episode: 09/17/24 - Ashland Contest Happy Hour
Paul Lin
Pitmaster from Rooters and Tutors
Rooters and Tutors
Episode: 09/17/24 - Ashland Contest Happy Hour
John Chunks
Top pitmaster currently ranked number one in KCBS
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Episode: 09/17/24 - Ashland Contest Happy Hour
Alex Wade
Young pitmaster cooking steak tacos at competitions
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Alex Brown
KCBS rep
Kansas City Barbeque Society
Episode: 09/16/24 - Wise Virginia Live Happy Hour

Host

Luke Darnell
Pitmaster of Old Virginia Smoke Barbecue and host of the show, Luke Darnell shares his expertise, experiences, and enthusiasm for competitive barbecue.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • The Best Competition BBQ Podcast - Bar None

    This is by far the best competition bbq podcast. I have binged and re-binged it. I listen to it while driving to work, while cooking…really there’s no bad time to listen. Luke Darnell has the perfect personality for this. His curiosity, self-deprecating humor, and genuine interest in his guests and the topics makes for such an interesting and engaging listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanDierdorf
    United States3 years ago
  • Love the podcast!

    So it’s great to hear from iconic Pitmasters. I hear comments about judges and scores. Have you considered interviewing experiences judges ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Donr6718
    United States4 years ago
  • Good Show

    Easy listening and great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crazy Luke Graham
    United States5 years ago
  • Great

    Fun with great fun with good tidbits of knowledge sprinkled in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ktremel
    United States5 years ago
  • Very excited to offer this!

    Looking forward to it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DookieStyle
    United States5 years ago

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Many appreciate the personal storytelling aspect of the episodes, which adds depth to the technical barbecue discussions.

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#53
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Apple Podcasts
#230
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

10/07/24 - Tone Loc's Biggest Fan - Charles Beard
Q: What's one of the most worthwhile investments that you've made in competition barbecue?
Beard mentions his propane torch, which allows him to save time in the morning during competitions.
10/07/24 - Tone Loc's Biggest Fan - Charles Beard
Q: How is your career and life experiences outside of the barbecue prepared you to be a pit master on the competition trail?
Beard discusses how his telecommunications background contributes to understanding competition and strategy in barbecue, emphasizing that success relies on personal touches rather than just product quality.
05/09/24 - The LEGO Pitmaster - Harry Soo
Q: What advice would you give to somebody who's just starting out in competition barbecue?
Don't get gas and watch out for too much smoke.
09/24/24 - BBQ Positivity - Dave & Shirin Mara
Q: What do you find most upsetting about barbecue on social media?
Judge bashing; it's petty and doesn't accurately reflect the challenges faced in competitions.
09/24/24 - BBQ Positivity - Dave & Shirin Mara
Q: What is your favorite failure in competition barbecue that taught you something?
Failures build our team; we've had many, but one notable incident was a grease fire that we managed to recover from and ended up scoring well with our ribs.

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