Take Me to Church | Meat Church with Matt Pittman

Take Me to Church | Meat Church with Matt Pittman

From Americana Podcast by Robert Earl Keen

April 14, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 52

About this episode

Robert Earl Keen interviews Meat Church founder Matt Pittman about the art and tradition of barbecue.

On this episode of Americana Podcast: The 51st State, Robert Earl Keen sits down with Meat Church founder Matt Pittman to explore the rhythm, tradition, and storytelling behind barbecue. From backyard beginnings to a global brand, Pittman shares how patience, repetition, and instinct shape both great food and meaningful craft.

People in this episode

Host: Robert Earl Keen

Guest: Matt Pittman

Topics covered

  • barbecue
  • storytelling
  • food craft
  • tradition
  • interview

Keywords

  • barbecue
  • Meat Church
  • Matt Pittman
  • food
  • craft
  • tradition
  • storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Meat Church

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