
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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