Episodes

Kurt talks with Robert Vanderipe, Co-Pit Master of Smoke Me Silly BBQ Team out of Madison, AL, about how he got roped into cooking chicken after a dropout for his first competition, Smoke Me Silly getting back to their roots,...

Kurt talks with Gary Lamb, Owner and Founder of Revival Events Group about how he started in BBQ, how it saved his life and how it helped rebuild his community, creating a better future for competition BBQ by putting the …

Kurt talks with Phil Breeden, Pit Master of LC BBQ out of Bandera, TX about how he went from not knowing competition BBQ existed to getting hooked and making a whole business out of it, getting the name LC BBQ, …

Kurt talks with Paul Keltner, Co-Pit Master of Rooters-N-Tooters out of Mt. Pleasant, TN about growing up and cooking as a kid, how he loves cooking with his wife at competitions, starting slow and humble and building up litt...

Kurt talks with Daniel Patrick, Pit Master of Pop's Smoke on the Hill Competitive BBQ Team and Catering Service, about how he got into BBQ with his dad, the importance of a mentor, helping the community through BBQ, lessons f...

Kurt talks with Rob and Amy, Pit Masters of Rum Runners BBQ out of Orlando, FL about their experience starting their BBQ journey with another team and then making their own, how they came up with the name Rum Runners, …

Kurt talks with Kevin Ward, Owner and Pit Master of Four41 South BBQ out of Canton, GA about how he started in BBQ with catering and a food truck, eventually leading to a brick and mortar, pointers for cooking a …

Kurt talks with Brad Leighninger, pit master of Gettin' Basted based out of Branson, MO about getting thrown into a competition, his beginner’s luck, the growing popularity of drum smokers and the hot and fast cooking style, ...

Kurt talks with Bill Purvis, pit master of Chicken Fried BBQ based out of Spring, TX, about how he slowly started to get addicted to the sport, where the name for Chicken Fried BBQ came from, his unique BBQ rub, …

Kurt talks with Sunny Moody, pit master of Moodswing BBQ out of Nashville, TN, about the life changing event that got her started in BBQ, different creative ways to cook and get involved, her passion about bringing women and ...

Kurt talks with Randy McKnight, pit master of Smokin' Rack out of Jacksonville, FL, about why he cooks low and slow, a story about getting stitches and still getting the Grand Champion, the fun he likes to have in competition...

Kurt talks with Kolby Bowers, Pitmaster of Rollin' Kolbz, about the first BBQ competition he attended and how much he loved it, trying different cookers to find the right fit, advice he got from his father -in-law, the import...

Kurt talks with Tom Tilley about how he started as the coach of the Tallulah Falls Pit Vipers High School BBQ Team, the success they've had, as well as the learning experiences, the process of teaching the kids, and the …

Kurt talks with Jordan Kirkpatrick, Pit master at Janky Leg BBQ, about how he got into BBQ, the story behind their team name 'Janky Leg,' Jordan's favorite cooker by far, why hot and fast is his go-to cooking style, the …

Kurt talks with Alex Baker, pit master of Big Baker's BBQ and pit builder about his come up from working at a BBQ restaurant in high school, cooking for his friends, bringing his grill with him to cook at work, …

Kurt talks with Kenny O'Shields, Pitmaster of One Eyed Pig BBQ in Union, SC about his story of friendship that got him started in BBQ, why he likes to compete with the best in KCBS, his at home brisket recipe, …

Kurt talks with Tyler Price, Pitmaster of Red Beard’s BBQ, about starting BBQ at 15, getting intimidated by all the shiny objects in competition BBQ, at home go-to chicken recipes, smoking wood of choice, and when is the righ...

Kurt talks with Kenny Dobbs, Pitmaster of Wine Me, Dine Me, and Swine Me about how he got his start in BBQ and his move to the pros, competition timelines, his favorite BBQ mentors and how they've helped him on …

Kurt talks with Anthony Jones, Pitmaster of Southern Life BBQ, about his journey into Backyard BBQ, why you shouldn't let quality or availability of meat stop you from cooking, the importance of just jumping in and getting yo...

Kurt talks with Derek Johnson, Pitmaster of Sweet Dixie BBQ about how he got started in BBQ, the early success he's gotten in the 2 years of competing, his timelines and strategies for cooking, a new BBQ event in Georgia …

Kurt talks with Randall Bowman, founder and owner of DeepSouthSmokers, about getting his start in BBQ then moving into building smokers, how being different in competition BBQ isn't necessarily the path to a win, why backyard...

Kurt talks with Mark Wetherell, Pitmaster of Maya Jane BBQ out of Evans, Georgia about the reality of juggling a career, family, and BBQ, how many contests newbies should do in their first year, making money in competition BB...

Kurt chats with Cary Chasteen, Pitmaster of Hold Your Horses BBQ, a Competition BBQ team competing in the Georgia Barbecue Association (GBA), Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), and the Florida BBQ Association (FBA) and also...

Kurt shares lessons from his BBQ team, Atomic City Smokers , first professional competition with the Kansas City Barbecue Association on May 14th. From knowing when to order your meat, to trying new things out, and going with...