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The Pitmaster's Podcast

Anthony Lujan
Barbecue
Barbecue Competitions
Brisket
BBQ Competitions
Barbecue Competition
Competition Barbecue
KCBS
Cooking Techniques
SCA
BBQ
SCA (steak Cookoff Association)
Chicken
BBQ Competition
Grilling Techniques
Social Media
Barbecue Techniques
Barbecue Rubs
Competition Cooking
Texas
SCA Competitions

We're BBQ competition enthusiasts who love to share everything about the smoke, the sauce, and the stories behind great barbecue. Each episode, we sit down with top pitmasters, backyard legends, restaurateurs, and more to swap advice, tips, and tall tales from the world of BBQ. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just love good food and good company, you'll learn something new—and have a few l... more

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Barracks BBQ was founded by U.S. Army veterans Tony Kamps and Chase Baker, two Army brothers who turned a shared love of barbecue into a Wisconsin BBQ brand. What started around backyard smokers grew into developing our own sauces and seasonings, wor... more

🔥🎙️ LIVE UPDATES FROM THE JACK! 🏆🔥

The Pitmasters Podcast is bringing you the inside scoop from one of the most prestigious BBQ competitions in the world — The Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue! 🥩🍖

We're joined by Derri... more

Fresh from competing at the American Royal, Tuffy Harmon and Chris Dunyan tell us all about it!!

I've been eating barbecue all my life, but my first time on the grill was actually born out of a lie.

During my first Army assignment in 2006, I was bragging about how great I was on the pit. I'm from South Carolina, so naturally, I made it sound l... more

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Recent Guests

Derrick Walz
Barbecue competitor and live correspondent from the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue
BMAC and Barbecue
Episode: Live updates from the Jack with Derrick Walz
Tuffy Harmon
Barbecue competitor with Tuffy's BBQ
Tuffy's BBQ
Episode: What is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Chris Dunyan
Barbecue competitor who assisted Tuffy Harmon at the American Royal
Sin Bin BBQ
Episode: What is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Christina Dunyan
Brisket cook with Sin Bin BBQ
Sin Bin BBQ
Episode: What is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Willie Brown
Army veteran and barbecue creator known as The Pit Specialist
The Pit Specialist
Episode: I Lied About BBQ… Then They Put Me on the Grill! 🔥 | The Story of Willie Brown
Sterling Ball
Music industry executive, two-time BBQ Hall of Famer, and world champion pitmaster.
Ernie Ball
Episode: A Lifetime of BBQ with Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball
Jess Pryles
Author and barbecue educator
Hardcore Carnivore / author of Prime Cuts
Episode: Meat Her at the Fire: A Night with Jess Pryles
Greg Grimpy
Host of the Barbecue Sexual Show
Barbecue Sexual Show
Episode: Need more ideas? Check out Rooster and Graybeard's backyard bbq roadtrip!
Chris Dunya
Representative associated with Still Austin bourbon
Still Austin
Episode: Need more ideas? Check out Rooster and Graybeard's backyard bbq roadtrip!

Hosts

Anthony Luan
Barbecue competitor and specialist at Smoke Ain't No Joke BBQ
Jesse Johnson
Barbecue competitor and founder of Pitmaster BBQ Supply Company

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 166 ratings
  • AJ Maudsley Podcast 5/5/23

    While I always enjoy your podcasts, this episode fell off the rails for you guys. It’s apparent the episode didn’t go through any quality control before being posted. The audio really fell off the rails. I’m looking forward to hearing the next episode.

    Rick

    PS…I’m glad you’re much better Pitmasters than recording engineers! 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Rick the BBQ Enthusiast
    United States4 years ago
  • Could be five stars, but..

    I love listening to these guys. It is definitely informative if you’re into competition barbecue, which I am not. I really wish they would change the direction of the show a little bit instead of pure competition . I mean how many people out there are into competition compared to people that just cook in the backyard. I honestly enjoy, just listening to their chatter before the podcast start and generally just delete it after that. Sorry but that’s the truth..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hudy95
    United States4 years ago
  • Could be five stars, but..

    I love listening to these guys. It is definitely informative if you’re into competition barbecue, which I am not. I really wish they would change the direction of the show a little bit instead of pure competition .

    I mean how many people out there are into competition compared to people that just cook in the backyard.

    I honestly enjoy, just listening to their chatter before the podcast start and generally just delete it after that. Sorry but that’s the truth..

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    hudy95
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast and even better hosts.

    The knowledge and experience that Rusty and Anthony bring to the table is top notch. The featured guests are phenomenal. I love the comp guests but my favorite guests are the guys and gals that have a food trailer/truck. I am traveling that route and I am taking all of the knowledge and mistakes that are mentioned here to help my food truck life start out hopefully flawless, well small flaws are part of the learning curve.

    Keep up the great work and keep the podcasts coming.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tyewilly
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    I never miss an episode. Love the interviews, tips-and-tricks along with the updates on what’s happening in the BBQ world. Speaking of updates, any word on the November Backyard down in St. George this year. Love that event, I go every year. As a long time listener, Thank you both for all your hard work putting on the podcast. Keep it up , you two work good together.

    Dave in South Jordan

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fgh6890
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners say the advice is useful for both backyard cooking and entering competitions.
A reviewer noted an episode with poor audio quality, while other comments describe production as clear and engaging.
Guests are valued for competition experience, practical cooking tips, and insight into barbecue businesses.
Some listeners would like more emphasis on backyard barbecue alongside the strong competition focus.
Listeners praise the hosts' easy rapport, humor, and conversational interview style.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#195
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#99
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#216
Denmark/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#241
New Zealand/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Live updates from the Jack with Derrick Walz
Q: Let's talk about what happened at the Jack. It's a 50-50 shot if you're going to get good weather or not there.
Derrick describes rain and wind lasting through awards, flooded paths, wet turn-in areas, and teams adapting routes and timing. Their equipment placement and neighboring trailers helped shield them from the wind.
Live updates from the Jack with Derrick Walz
Q: What was your road trip experience like heading to the Jack?
Derrick flew in on a Monday night to volunteer with meat inspection and preparation, arriving ahead of the rest of his team. They secured cookers and other equipment through barbecue community contacts.
What is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Q: Are they providing power? Are they providing RV hookups? What should people expect when they go to this large parking lot?
Harmon says the event provided reliable power and placed ordered items on site, but offered no hookups. His team conserved water and later used a nearby RV facility to refill and dump.
What is it like at the American Royal??? Tuffy's BBQ is here to share!
Q: How did this come about? You normally cook with your dad. How did Chris get pulled into this American Royal BBQ?
Harmon had qualified for the Invitational and wanted to compete in both the Invitational and Open, but had never cooked a double before. He invited Dunyan to help monitor the meats and provide a second opinion during the demanding weekend.
I Lied About BBQ… Then They Put Me on the Grill! 🔥 | The Story of Willie Brown
Q: Tell us what your experience is with brisket so we can help you.
Brown describes several early brisket failures and a later hot-and-fast flat held for hours. Johnson advises resting wrapped brisket in a pan to collect its juices, then pouring the reserved liquid over the slices.

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Conversations about competitive barbecue, live-fire cooking, and the people and businesses shaping the BBQ community. Regular hosts Anthony Luan and Jesse Johnson bring experience as barbecue competitors to interviews with championship pitmasters, restaurant owners, product makers, educators, and online creators. Episodes mix personal career stories with practical discussion of meat selection, cooking techniques, equipment, judging, sponsorship, and the business of running a barbecue operation.

The format is informal and often lively, with long-form interviews, panel conversations, and live tastings of rubs and sauces. Competition cooking is a strong focus, but the discussions also cover backyard techniques, regional styles, food trucks, c... more

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Recent guests on The Pitmaster's Podcast include:

1. Derrick Walz
2. Tuffy Harmon
3. Chris Dunyan
4. Christina Dunyan
5. Willie Brown
6. Sterling Ball
7. Jess Pryles
8. Greg Grimpy

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