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Podcast Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast

Chris Sedenka

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Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 154

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Welcome to Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast. Each episode, OVS Pitmaster Luke Darnell will deconstruct world-class pitmasters to extract the tactics, tools, and routines you can use at home in your backyard and in the competition BBQ world. This includes morning routines, habits, tricks, and much more. Find out what’s challenged the world’s best pitmasters, how they handle adversity, and where they turn to for advice and counsel. You won’t want to miss this very entertaining, educational and totally different BBQ podcast.
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    15/08/2025
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08/01/25 - Remembering Ercole Chila

Episode 154

vendredi 1 août 2025Duration 01:07:57

On this special episode of Pitmaster, an Old. Virginia Smoke podcast, we sit with some Pitmasters at Smoke on the Rails in New Freedom, PA, to remember our friend Ercole Chila from Uncle Pigs BBQ Pit.  This episode was very special, as we were joined by Ercole’s wife Sara, his three daughters and other family members. 

05/30/25 - The Best Rub on the Planet - Bill Gillespie

Episode 153

vendredi 30 mai 2025Duration 31:57

This week on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we catch up with Guest 1...Bill Gillespie with Smokin Hoggz BBQ, recent winner of "Best Rub on the Planet" award from the American Royal.  Always a good time, enjoy this conversation with Billy.

09/17/24 - Ashland Contest Happy Hour

Episode 144

mardi 17 septembre 2024Duration 30:53

OVS caught up with other cooks at the Americamps BBQ Throwdown in Ashland, Virginia, back in early August. Enjoy the fun, and don't forget to follow OVS on YouTube

09/09 - ”No Introduction Needed” - Chris Lilly

Episode 54

jeudi 9 septembre 2021Duration 39:47

This week's guest is an absolute legend in BBQ. Multiple time world champion, successful restaurateur and all-around great guy. He's also the best guest to get everyone ready for American Royal Week. 

 

Enjoy this episode with Chris Lilly. 

09/02/21 - ”Jumbo” - Dan Jacobellis

Episode 53

jeudi 2 septembre 2021Duration 57:27

This week we are joined by a pitmaster who has tearing up the east coast. Dan Jacobellis, from Top Gun BBQ, came on to talk about his recent success and the teams competition bbq direction. Enjoy! 

08/27/21 - "How Many Drum Smokers?" - Loren Hill

Episode 52

vendredi 27 août 2021Duration 31:11

This week we have we start our American Royal prep with Loren Hill with the Smokin Hills. Loren and Cheryl are some of the best people in BBQ, and they sure can cook! Winners of the American Royal and the World Food Championships, there's a lot of good tid bits in this podcast from Loren.

08/19/21 - "Electric Knife?" - Jeff Vanderlinde

Episode 51

jeudi 19 août 2021Duration 46:50

This week's guest is Jeff Vanderlinde from the highly successful Shiggin' and Grinnin' BBQ Team. They have won and cooked all over the world. This episode will make you laugh, think and get more confident in your cooking. Please enjoy! 

10/14/20 - "$9.99" - Paul Keltner

Episode 50

jeudi 12 août 2021Duration 54:49

Paul Keltner of Rooters-n-Tooters BBQ joins Luke this week. Paul and his wife Lynn have had a wonderfully successful career that shows no signs of slowing down. A lot of tips and great stories this week! 

07/29/21 - "Talk Less. Listen More." - Ryan Murphy

Episode 49

jeudi 29 juillet 2021Duration 39:45

This week we have Ryan Murphy with Dirt Road BBQ.  Ryan is an original member of the BBQ League, a World BBQ Champion at the World Food Championships, and winner of 22 grand championships.  He’s a hell of a guy who’s very particular about his pits and is great to talk to.

07/22/21 - "The Butcher" - David Bouska

Episode 48

jeudi 22 juillet 2021Duration 56:29

One of the most accomplished cooks joins us this week, with tremendous stories and tips. David Bouska from Butcher BBQ is a two-time world champion, has an incredible product line and is just an all-around awesome guy. Please enjoy this wonderful conversation with David. 


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