This week I'm joined by my brother Al Infante of MagneChef. We catch up a bit then jump right into his latest product. The Bull Ring Cutting Board. Another tremendous product added to the line. The original MagneChef Gloves, The Freedom Glove, now The Bull Ring Cutting Board. And a couple other thing in development. https://magnechef.com/

Tonight Daddy Dutch joined me fresh from the American Royal. He was helping out our brother JB of Bartons BBQ. Dutch was cooking turkey for him!!!! 8TH PLACE TURKEY CALL.....

Tonight I'm joined by Dave LeConti of the Fancy Bar & Grill on Weirs Beach in Laconia NH. The Lakes Regions newest BBQ spot.

Tonight Daddy Dutch came in from the bullpen. We had a calander mishap with Mike. So we will reschedule his interview soon. Daddy Dutch jumps in and precedes to bust my balls the rest of the way.

Tonight I was joined by Jim Taylor of Smokey Woods BBQ. We talked about Jim's beginnings in BBQ, competition, starting the Smokey Woods BBQ brand, supporting High School BBQ, and being a sponsor of The American Royal. Check out their site and get you some of their tremendous wood products.   https://smokeywoodsbbq.com/

This week I'm joined by Ercole Chila of Uncle Pig's Barbeque Pit. The 2023 Jack Daniels World Champion. We talk about him getting into competition bbq and what its like being called Grand Champion of The Jack.

This week im joined by Jeff and Jared of Waypoint BBQ. Another local team representing New England at this years Jack Daniel's Invitational. We talk about their beginings in competition bbq and we go through that day they got to the Jack.

Tonight I'm joined by Brandon and Ken of House Of Que. They both have been competing for a few years now with their own teams and joined forces this year and are now on their way to The Jack. 

Tonight I'm joined by The Kimball's of 16 Mesh BBQ. We talk about getting into bbq, fabricating their first smoker "the beast". World Food Championships, our comp circuit. then we dive into their famous 9:22 shot. They have taken the 9:22 to a whole other galaxy.

This week kicks off the road to the Jack. I'm joined by Jeff and Dan from El Jefe Smoke. They are one of the several local New England teams heading to this years Jack Daniels Invitational World Championship. We talk about their beginings in bbq and what getting the nod for the Jack means to them.

Tonight I'm joined by good ol C-Mac. We talk about his experience down in Key West at the Bear & Burton's Key West Invitational. Then we work our way back up the east coast to Amesbury  MA and talk about the upcoming 20TH Anniversary of Ribberfest.

This week I'm joined by Carey Bringle of Peg Leg Porker out of Nashville TN. We talk his bbq journey, his battle with cancer as a teenager, opening the Peg Leg Porker restaurant, his involvement with Smoke Slam, and his line of Peg Leg Porker Bourbon. https://peglegporker.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopRmAoZ8EG7l2WXexKxPx6nb5q5wVXx0DDy-B_zD3qRWGvxwGc- https://peglegporkerspirits.com/

Tonight I was joined by Scott & Lindsay MacDonald of Sticks & Stones Barbecue and Sinister Steak Company. We talk the beiging journey of KSBS and SCA. To teaching steak classes to comps to winning  at The Shed!

Tonight making his return to the show Dan Lloyd of Big Dog Sauce Company joined me. We did some catching up. We talked about his product line of tremendous sauces. All his sauces are all natural, gluten free, no artificial anything, and NO I REPEAT NO LACK OF FLAVOR. Wealso talked about his newest upcoming release of the Prime Time Steak Sauce which will be available August 25th. Available on his website (link below) for pre order. I was lucky enough to have tried it and it is tremendous. Very versitile. Then Dan dropped a bomb about opening a brick and morter mid november. https://www.bigdogsauce.com/

Tonight I'm joined by The Barbeque Princess Leslie Roark Scott of Ubon's Barbeque in Yazoo City MS. We talk about that bbq love, Leslie's tv apperences, the history of Ubon's and much more. https://ubonsbbq.com/

Tonight I talk with Jacob Lubbers of Full Boar BBQ and Kamado Joe. We talk about his bbq journey from start to Full Boar BBQ. Then we talk and break down the new Kamado Joe Konnected Joe.

Tonight I was joined by Brian Halasinski and Kirk Hyust of Turbo Trusser. I met Brian and Kirk back in the fall of 2021 when they released their Turbo Trussers for chicken and turkey. With these products you can say goodbye to trussing a bird with twine. sSince then they have appeared on Shark Tank. We talk about their Shark Tank experience, a bunch of cool new products, and their rub and brine lines. Check out their website link bleow. https://turbotrusser.com/

Tonight I was joined by Doug Scheiding of Rogue Cookers. Doug is a World Champion Pitmaster and an even greater guy. We do some catching up, talk about his new line of rubs, discuss the "Scheiding Method" of cooking a steak and much more. https://roguecookers.com/

Tonight i was joined by my dear friend Chef Ray Sheehan. Ray has gone through a whole rebrand of his product line. Sauces, seasonings, hot sauce, and his new hot honey. We catch up and find out the whole rebranding process and much more. Ray is very generous in providing listeners and followers of the show a promo code that's good now 7/8-7/15. Use code PITLIFE15 at checkout for 15% off your order at https://www.raysheehan.com/

Tonight I'm joined by Ryan Newland of Backline Smokers and Backline Fabrication. Ryan has teamed up with James Brooks of Brooks Drum Smokers to create Brooksline Drums. Daddy Dutch also joins us. He is the owner of serial number 1. These are bad ass drums y'all!!!!

Tonight I was joined by James Dodson of LimpBrizkit BBQ. Unfortunatly his wife Arica was unable to join us. BUT.... when she can she'll come on and tell her side of the story!!!! We talk every aspect of bbq. The beginning, what bbq has brought to our lives and lucky socks and much more.

Tonight I'm joined by my good friend and bbq brother Rob Arocha. Rob is from the Bullhorn BBQ competition team and the host of the So Smokin Gooder Show. Tonight we pull the curtain back and talk about what all goes on in doing a live bbq talk podcast show every week. Tune in to the So Smokin Gooder Show every Wednesday night 9pm est 8pm cst on Facebook and Youtube.

Tonight I'm joined by Dan Woods of Tailgaters BBQ. Dan is a competition cook and BBQ food truck owner. We get into his journey into BBQ, the competion scene, and running a food truck. Also a few funny food truck stories. Dans Party Rub is available on www.sucklebusters.com

Tonight I was joined by Wes Wicker of Big Wick's jalepeno glaze. Tremendous glazes. The original Mesquite Smoked, the Fuego, Poteet Strawberry. Stay up to date with special seasonal glazes at limited batches.   www.bigwickstx.com

C-MAC RETURNS!!!!! It's been a while since brother C-Mac has joined me. sSo tonight we are going to recap Memphis In May from this past weekend. C-Mac was there for the week cooking demos with Team Big Green Egg.

Uncle Steve joined me tonight to catch up a bit. BUT..... More importantly he talks about a very special event coming up on June 23. It's a benefit for a young man Blake who was involved in a terrible accident. We talk about some of the raffles and also some of the silent auction items that you wont want to miss out on.

Tonight I'm joined by Steve Ray and Pete Branton from the Owl's Nest BBQ Pro Shop in Ooltewah TN. We talk the latest business of bbq from seasonings and sauces to the newest cookers on the market.

Tonight Daddy Dutch sits in while we talk with Andrew Rog Of the Grill Sergeant fresh off his first SCA Competition. With a third place finish I think he's been bit by the comp bug.

Oh man what an episode tonight! Tonight I was joined by Pat Martin owner of Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint in Nashville TN. Pat was on about two years ago to talk about his book Life Of Fire. Tonight we talked about Life Of Fire the TV series on The Outdoor Channel. A ten episode series airing on May 6th.

Tonight I am honored to be joined by Harry Soo of Slap Yo Daddy BBQ. Harry is a legend in the BBQ world and a true inspiration. We talk about his start in bbq, tv shows, rubs and sauces, and how do you become a Lego figure!

On tonights show I'm joined by Matt Pereira of Matt's Backyard BBQ and Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust. Matt is running a cookoff 4th of July weekend  The Rhode Island State BBQ Championship. Auto for the Jack. Sanctioned by CBA.   Aaron jumps in to clearify some of the rules of CBA that differ from our usual KCBS. A team effort tonight

Tonight Daddy Dutch jumps in to talk about building your own competition BBQ trailer. Sourcing, designing, and laying out your ideas.

Tonight I had the honor of sitting down and talking with the one and only Meathead!!! Award winning author, journalist, founder of Amazingribs.com, BBQ Hall Of Fame and much more.

Tonight I'm joined by The Peoples Pitmaster Wes Phillips of The Smoke Ring Syndicate Podcast. We talk about getting into bbq, favorite foods to cook, and the trials and tribulations of running a BBQ podcast. https://www.thesmokeringsyndicate.com/podcast/

Busted out a quick interview with Aaron Lesley of Texas Oil Dust before we hit the grounds of the HLSR

I meet up with Craig Rigtrup of Texas BBQ Chapter

I catch up with legend Robert Sierra. We were right next to the main stage on Champions Row and with the bands the audio isnt the best

Live at the HLSR I catch up with Kell Phelps of the NBBQA and Barbecue News Magazine

I catch up with my dear friend and one of the best contest coordinators out there.

Live from the HLRS I catch up with Dennis Butterworth of War Pig BBQ. Talking Houston the calm before the storm

I catch up with Bill Purvis of Chicken Fried BBQ. Live from Champions Row

Tonight I sat down with Gabriel Basilio owner of Joe's Meat Market in Royce City TX. Big Rome also joined us. We talked all things Joe's and everything going on there and everything they do for the community.

Live at the HLRS I catch up with Steve Blount of Karma Q

Live at the HLRS I catch up with my friend Rob Arocha of Bullhorn BBQ and The So Smokin Gooder Show  

Live at the HLSR I catvh up with my good friend Doug Scheiding of Rogye Cookers

I hit the mother load on this one, James Dodson, Leslie Roark Scott, Craig Verhage, Josh DeWitt, Bobby Oliver, David Ellis

Live from the Houston Rodeo I catch up with Robert from Smokin Strokers

One hell of an episode today! I talk with Jess Pryles of Hardcore Carnivore. We talk everything Hardcore Carnivore. Her seasoning line, sausage line they are tremendous. Everything she does with the Texas Beef Council, her experience with our own Chef Johnny in the Beef Loving Texan series. And we find out what a meat scientist is.