The Pitmaster's Podcast

Rusty Monson & Anthony Lujan
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The Pitmaster's Podcast Podcast

We are BBQ competition competitors that aim to share information, advice, tips, and tall tales about our favorite pastime. We talk with the top names in the barbecue industry as well as legends of the backyard, restauranteurs, and more! Our hope is you learn something about BBQ on each episode and you are entertained while doing it!

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The "Crain" Attraction

    Brandon and Katelyn, accomplished cooks with experience in the Steak Cookoff Association (SCA), have made the decision to delve into the realm of barbecue rubs. We will be conducting a live tasting of The "Crain" Attraction. Your presence and any questions you may have are warmly welcomed!

    48 min

  2. SEP 5

    Matthew Hussey - The Hungry Hussey

    Matthew Hussey from Trinity, NC. I’m a full-time electrical equipment sales engineer, but when the workday ends, I dive headfirst into my real passion—cooking! I’m the guy behind "The Hungry Hussey" on YouTube, where I’ve been sharing my love for backyard grilling, smoking, and cooking since 2012. It all started in 2012 when I got my first Big Green Egg. That was the moment I became a certified “Egghead,” and I’ve been hooked ever since. I used to post my cooks on Instagram, but things kicked into high gear after a marketing firm reached out and suggested I check out Todd Toven on YouTube. I figured, “Hey, I can do that too,” and that’s how The Hungry Hussey was born on YouTube. Now, I’m all about showing regular folks how to make “Some Good Groceries” on everything from a 36" Pro Series Blackstone to a Lone Star Grillz offset smoker. If it can cook, griddle, or smoke food, I’m all in! My sidekick Maggie, our dog, is usually around making sure everything’s up to her standards too. When I’m not cooking, you can find me hanging out with my amazing wife Makenzie, our two kids Maryn and Mason, and our two dogs, Maggie and Molly. Life’s busy, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Looking forward to chatting and sharing some laughs, tips, and maybe even a few kitchen fails—because hey, they happen to the best of us!

    1h 3m

  3. AUG 29

    The Pitmasters Podcast Team Round Table

    We will discuss the recent changes to The Pitmasters Podcast, including new team members and their contributions to the show and BBQ community.

    1h 2m

  4. AUG 22

    Jacqueline Wise

    Jacqueline Wise, a Cordon Bleu trained professional chef, event designer, forager, and avid gardener, is passionate about hosting epic parties and creating delicious meals, especially those involving fire! With experience at The Ritz London, two Michelin Star restaurants, and Buckingham Palace, Jacqueline now runs several food businesses, including @Positivelydeliciousfood for Nomadic Fire-Cookery and Foraging School, @Kelmsleycatering for weddings, and 'Jacqueline Wise Chefs' for luxury fine-dining at home. She is known for her expertise in cooking game, seafood, hyper-seasonal and organic produce, and her focus on soil health and nutrition. Jacqueline has appeared on TV and BBC Radio, winning the Channel 4 show 'Win it cook it.' She is a member of Pasture for Life and The Sussex Wildlife Trust, and is passionate about educating people on sourcing and cooking meals, reducing food waste, and promoting mental and physical health, as well as the health of the planet, through good food. When not cooking, Jacqueline enjoys surfing, sailing, foraging, and gardening with her family near Chichester in West Sussex, England. She is known for her great sense of humor and loves to share food puns, jokes, and her contagious passion and energy as she aims to make a difference, one stomach at a time. We are excited to have Jacqueline join us; with over a decade of experience in BBQing for large gatherings, she will also share her insights on working in hospitality and balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Chef Jacqueline has a wealth of tips, tricks, and stories to ignite your passion for cooking!

    41 min

  5. AUG 15

    Scott Nardi - We chat about how to get more people cooking again

    Scott is a competition steak cook and occasional KCBS chicken cook from Shiocton, WI. He started participating in SCA competitions in 2019 and has since collected 22 1st-place wins and a World Championship. When he’s not out on the competition trail he enjoys cooking backyard BBQ at home with his wife Jessica and their 4 dogs & 3 cats.

    1h 5m

  6. AUG 8

    John Kellum @K3llum

    You can often find John tailgating at home and away Jacksonville Jaguars games. He lives and breathes tailgating; it’s definitely a passion of his. Everything from planning the season's cooks based on opponents to loading the Traegers up in the truck at 6 am. He enjoys those fall Saturdays/Sundays bonding with friends and family over a delicious meal. More recently, he has dipped his toe into the competition scene here in Jax, where he has taken home 1st place in ribs, brisket, and sides. Learning the lay of the land from steak cook-offs to ancillaries holds me over until it’s time for football season

    1h 9m

  7. AUG 1

    Kara from Scale and Tailor

    Kara, Is that BBQ Mom from Toronto, Canada. You can find her dancing around the kitchen and firing up her grills on the daily. She is a BBQ recipe developer and content creator for some of BBQs biggest names. Sharing her life as a mother of three with energy and a zest for life (pun intended) and BBQ.

    1h 4m

  8. JUL 25

    Leigh Brandon

    Leigh Brandon has lived in Houston for 45 years. She works in Commercial Banking but when she's not banking, you can find her cooking, gardening, or fishing on the weekends. Living in Texas and being close to the Louisiana state line, her dishes are a mix of Southern and Tex-Mex to Cajun inspired. If you were to sit down at her dinner table on a Sunday afternoon, you would be met with Texas smoked brisket, fried Southern catfish, venison smoked sausage, or frog legs, Cajun crawfish dirty rice, fried green tomatoes & okra, or maybe a bowl of Tex-Mex charro beans with cilantro & onions. She loves working on her tamales orders during the Fall and Winter, and when she has help, she has catered a few BBQ events. Leigh is a “Plater” and enjoys showing her work, but the real excitement comes when she has filled someone’s belly, and they give a smile.

    50 min
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About

We are BBQ competition competitors that aim to share information, advice, tips, and tall tales about our favorite pastime. We talk with the top names in the barbecue industry as well as legends of the backyard, restauranteurs, and more! Our hope is you learn something about BBQ on each episode and you are entertained while doing it!

Information

  • Creator
    Rusty Monson & Anthony Lujan
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    218
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Pitmaster's Podcast

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