The Pitmaster's Podcast

A Lifetime of BBQ with Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball

Music Industry Legend • 2x BBQ Hall of Famer • World Champion Pitmaster Sterling "Big Poppa" Ball has spent a lifetime proving that greatness is not a single destination

Meat Her at the Fire: A Night with Jess Pryles

Jess Pryles is an Australian-born, Austin-based live fire cook, author, and TV personality. She is the creator of the Hardcore Carnivore brand, author of Prime Cuts, host

Need more ideas? Check out Rooster and Graybeard's backyard bbq roadtrip!

Rooster and Graybeard are back! They've been exploring different bbq dishes that each state is known for, and putting their own twist on them.

Live tasting with Meat Rushmore

The origin story of Meat Rushmore could be that of many competition barbecue teams — a group of friends bonding over a beloved hobby. In this case, spouses Joel and Katie

Beyond the Screen: CJ Frazier on Food, Community & the Creator Economy

CJ Frazier is a producer, creator, and community leader with a passion for bringing people together through food and storytelling. He has played a key role in building an

Smoke, Soul & Sazón: How Ruben Santana Is Changing American BBQ

A born and raised New Yorker, Ruben Santana is the founder and pitmaster behind Bark Barbecue, one of New York City's most talked-about emerging barbecue concepts. Entire

🔥 LIVE TASTING 🔥

I got involved in competition BBQ back in the late 90', cooking with several teams. As a result, I became very interested in building competition smokers. Hence Pit O' He

Low and Slow, No Ego: The Kettle Krew Way

Kettle Krew was born from a simple, stubborn belief. Jimmy of Bearded Boar BBQ, Rick of 304 Smokehouse, and Brandon The Meat Alchemist had all grown tired of the notion t

🔥 LIVE: Podcast Hall of Famer Rusty Monson Talks Smoke, Competition & Salt City BBQ

All right, BBQ family, fire up those smokers because we've got an awesome guest joining us today! If you've spent any time in the barbecue world, chances are you already

The Pitmaster Podcast Hall of Fame Selection Show

The Pitmaster Podcast Hall of Fame Selection Show is going LIVE on YouTube! Join us June 30 at 7PM MST as we reveal the next class of Hall of Fame inductees. Don't mi

My BBQ Journey – From the Royal to Perfect Perfect BBQ

In 2016, I jumped into the world of competition BBQ. My very first sanctioned contest was the legendary American Royal, and I've been hooked ever since. As a solo cook,

Gettin' Basted & Getting Real: Brad Leighninger on BBQ Domination

Brad Leighninger is the pitmaster, co-owner, and founder behind the award-winning barbecue brand Gettin' Basted, based in southwest Missouri. He launched the team in 2012

John Lindsey – The Delta Pitmaster Joins The Pitmasters Podcast!

This week on The Pitmasters Podcast, we're sitting down with one of the most accomplished names in the world of live-fire cooking — John Lindsey. From championship stea

Find out all about the new Live Fire Cooking Association with Co-Founder Christie Vanover!!

The LFCA officially launched at the Open Fire World Championship at Memphis in May in 2026. The Live Fire Cooking Association (LFCA) is a food sport sanctioning body crea

SCOTT vs. ROBERT: HOT TAKES SHOWDOWN!

The gloves are on and the opinions are HOT! This week on The Pitmasters Podcast, Scott and Robert square off in an epic battle of barbecue knowledge, grilling opinions, c

Meet the next generation of Pitmaster!!! All Fired Up With Clayton!!

Clayton Dixon, known as " All Fired Up with Clayton" is 15 yrs old and started his BBQ journey around age 14. He has competed and won the following- National Live fire po

Pitmasters, family man, entrepreneur, Cam The Pit Man does it all!!

At 36, Cameron Edwards is a Texas pitmaster, entrepreneur, and lifelong student of barbecue, having grown up cooking alongside his grandfather from an early age. His pass

Do you need more flavor with your food??? We have your solution!!

This company began by accident. As someone who puts on concerts for some of the biggest stars in the world, I wanted to give those I worked with something special, someth

What is the BBQ World Cup & Expo???

Welcome back Shannon and Scott with The BBQ World Cup & Expo to give us the updates on competitors, qualifying events, and all the other questions you have!

Hot Take-Canceled event

We will talk about the event that was canceled 3 days before it was going to happening.