Pit Life BBQ

This week I'm joined by Clint Cantwell of AmazingRibs.com. Clint has worked side by side with Meathead putting equipment to the test. He has also started a very cool company 901 Pig BBQ Apparel. Cool bbq and food related t shirts and a few unique ones in there too.

This week Matt joins me fresh off the plane from the CBA World Championship cookoff. He talks about the weekend and give us an indepth review of the #1 BBQ spot in Texas. THE BURNT BEAN

Happy New Year! I kick off 2026 by staying local. This week i'm joined by Nick and Ben Acevedo of Sigs Kitchen Barbecue. The boys tell their story of starting out cooking for the family and leading into their food trailer and catering business.

HAPPY NEW YEAR Y'ALL!!! Thanks to the ice im two days late but i made it. Tonight we're just hanging out. Daddy Dutch, Matt's Backyard BBQ, Pat from Barnyard Rebel, and Kevin from My Pits R Burning.

MERRY CHRISTMAS Y'ALL

It's Christmas week. Not much going on so let's just hang out. James and Jan from Grab Em' In The Brisket join us then Chef Johnny took over!!!!

This week the boys are taking over. With a little Christmas miracle I actually made it. Uncle Steve, Gabriel, CJ, and Big Rome joined me to chop it up. A live unboxing of the 2025 Team Backline Christmas box from Ryan at Backline Smokers did not disappoint.

This week I sit down with Stan Hays CEO of Operation BBQ Relief. Stan and I talk all things OBR and Stan drew the curtains back on what it talks to organize and execute a mission in times of need. https://operationbbqrelief.org/

This week i'm joined by Chef Ray Sheehan. We talk about his annual Holiday Gift Guide. Alot of great gift ideas. We also talk about Sauce King NYC, International Flavor Awards, and Rays induction in to the Order Of The Magic Mop. For the month of December use promo code PITLIFE15 for 15% off your order at www.raysheehan.com  

Happy Thanksgiving y'all!!! This week I'm joined by Al Infante of MagneChef. We kick off the holiday season with the MagneChef line of silicone heat gloves, the Freedom Gloves, original Bull Ring cutting board. A Al introduces the new wooden Bull Ring board and the long awaited MagneChef apron!  Al has generously given us a promo code (all capitols) PITLIFE for 30% off on their entire website! Also a special deal on the original gloves use code HOLIDAY for $25 per pair. https://magnechef.com/products/freedom-bbq-gloves-14-cuffs-with-magnetic-safety-clips?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23261964430&gbraid=0AAAAACbG3BMXU_xzk9ydF1Cphfm2l75e2&gclid=Cj0KCQiAoZDJBhC0ARIsAERP-F9t9BTKs41khurpU69WqeFRTVSjSznjDwQoi-khNFw5vTibvd_h56UaAn0hEALw_wcB

This week Eddy Morales of The Pitfather BBQ joins me at the pit. We talk about his beginning in this crazy world of bbq, different cookers, all the way to World Champion.

This week Brian and Kirk of Turbo Trusser join me to talk some turkey. Their trussing products are tremendous. Turkey, chicken, or cornish hen they have a trusser for it. Also talk about their cream cheese platter and popper rack. https://turbotrusser.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqXCzAdGLxVbrOReIImMAVo8QWWqKnZ2ff5L4kXkXTDRy8ujmbj

This week Wes Garrett of Piglitically Incorrect BBQ aka Producer Wes joins me at the pit. We had a blast Wes should be a comedian. We talk what got him into BBQ, how he became the producer of Shiggin Fried With Chicken Fried, and an epic nasty story.

This week I'm joined by the one and only Alton Matthews of The Dawgfatha's BBQ. It has been way to long since we chopped it up on the show. We talk about new cookers, products, him joining the Black Smoke Barbecue Podcast crew, how popcorn is underrated and much more. https://www.youtube.com/@TheDawgfathasBBQ

This week I'm joined by brother Ric Galindo of Ric's BBQ & Specialties on YouTube. Its been a while since Ric was on and this time he brought friends Ben and Mike. The boys join me from BBQ Outfitters. We chop it up and had a great time. https://www.youtube.com/@RicsBBQSpecialties https://www.youtube.com/@SmokeyBoysBBQ

This week I'm joined by Cesar Mejia of Smoking & Toasting BBQ. We talk about his beginnings in bbq. His inspirations in his love for cooking. People who gave him words of wisdom at his first few comps, the birth of the world famous fireball kick and a few other superstitions.

This week Daddy Dutch joins me to touch on some bbq myths. Also a live tasting of Uncle Steves Pizza Shake. Available right now. https://unclestevesshake.com/

This week I'm joined by Uwe Braun of Beerbelly's BBQ. Uwe is a tremendous cook. I was finally able to meet him in person this past June at a competition in Rhode Island. We had a tremendous time. Tonight we talk about his journey from Germany to Florida to Texas and much more.

This week Uncle Steve and myself do some long awaited catching up. We talk about everything shake. His sponsoring the CBA New England Triple Crown, will Holiday Shake be returning shortly, a ne and exciting shake coming soon. one bite everyone knows the rules.

This week i'm joined by Pat Cullen of Barnyard Rebel. Pat is a fellow competitor and great friend. Tonight Pat talks about a competition thats very dear to him Millers Crossing.