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03/04/26 - The Organizer - Jeremy Garrett
Mar 4, 2026
28m 49s
02/10/26 - The BBQ World Cup - Shannon Pruitt & Scott Erdmann
Feb 10, 2026
44m 42s
11/24/25 - A Royal Winner - Jason Wagner
Nov 24, 2025
26m 30s
11/04/25 - King of the Jack - Ryan King
Nov 4, 2025
55m 59s
10/28/25 - The Girl Can Grill - Christie Vanover
Oct 28, 2025
44m 32s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 3/4/26 | 03/04/26 - The Organizer - Jeremy Garrett✨ | barbecueevent organization+3 | Jeremy Garrett | — | — | barbecueJeremy Garrett+3 | — | 28m 49s | |
| 2/10/26 | 02/10/26 - The BBQ World Cup - Shannon Pruitt & Scott Erdmann | This week's Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we kick of 2026 with what has been making all the noise in the BBQ world this offseason, the co-founders of the BBQ World Cup Shannon Pruitt and Scott Erdmann. We talk all things BBQ World Cup! | 44m 42s | ||||||
| 11/24/25 | 11/24/25 - A Royal Winner - Jason Wagner | On this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we reminisce with Jason Wagner, aka Wags from Wag's Backwoods BBQ, who won the American Royal Open Championship a few days ago in Kansas City. Luke and Wags chat about sharing the stage together and get into some of the things that makes Wag's Backwoods BBQ tick. | 26m 30s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | 11/04/25 - King of the Jack - Ryan King | write up - It's American Royal Week! In this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we do a deep dive on this year's winner of The Jack Daniels World BBQ Invitational Ryan King from King's BBQ out of Jacksonville, FL. Drive safe and hope you enjoy! | 55m 59s | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | 10/28/25 - The Girl Can Grill - Christie Vanover | Christie Vanover is the head of Girls Can Grill, and has created an amazing profile as a competitor, content creator, product creator and contest organizer. She’s done it all! You’ll learn a ton in this episode | 44m 32s | ||||||
| 9/23/25 | 09/23/25 - Canada's Finest - Janice Smella | Janice Smella from Smella Que has been LIGHTING it UP! On this edition of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we catch up with Janice and see how she's going about getting ready for the Jack Daniels World Championship, and what's been the keys to her success on the road there. | 45m 49s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | 09/10/25 - The Brisket King - Gabe Trevino | On this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we spend some time with Gabe Trevino from Smokin' Volts BBQ, one of the hottest cooks in KCBS right now! Gabe dishes on what makes him tick...and Luke tries to pry brisket secrets out of him... | 41m 18s | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | 08/01/25 - Remembering Ercole Chila | 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. | 1h 07m 57s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 | 05/30/25 - The Best Rub on the Planet - Bill Gillespie | 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. | 31m 57s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | 05/21/25 - How to Take a BBQ Class | It's KCBS World Championship week! On this edition of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, Luke dives in to how to take classes, and lessons learned, with David Moore from Hot Mess BBQ and Brian Corbett with Smokin' Skullies. Lots of great tidbits here, and learning about...learning. | 50m 41s | ||||||
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| 5/7/25 | 05/07/25 - Partner Shopping - Josh Yagel | On this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we introduce you to Josh Yagel of Leaning Jowler BBQ, our BBQ team that we'll follow this year. Josh is a great guy with a great family and story. I hope you look forward to following him as much as I do. | 20m 13s | ||||||
| 3/14/25 | 03/14/25 - "Shiggin" & the "9:22 Shot" - Darren Warth | On this episode of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast, we get into a couple of awesome stories with Darren Warth of Smokey D's, recapping some tales that he told at the KCBS Roundtable, at the KCBS Awards Banquet in January. Learn where the 9:22 shot and the term "shiggin" came from. | 37m 28s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | 1/31/25 - The Champ - Kyle Kuhn | Welcome to another season of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast. We kickoff 2025 by checking in with our friend and "awards chiropractor" Kyle Kuhn with Hot Daddy's BBQ, winner of the American Royal Invitational in 2024. | 34m 50s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 | 11/15/24 - The End of Year Pod | In this episode of Pitmaster, Luke and Brian from Smokin Skullies break down the end of the year and talk about the offseason. | 44m 15s | ||||||
| 10/7/24 | 10/07/24 - Tone Loc's Biggest Fan - Charles Beard | This week we feature Charles Beard from Glamping Grillers on the eve of the Jack Daniel's World Championship. | 42m 07s | ||||||
| 9/27/24 | 09/27/24 - World Food Championships - Mike McCloud | This special episode of Pitmaster features the head of the World Food Championships, Mike McCloud. We talk categories, BBQ and cooking. | 32m 04s | ||||||
| 9/24/24 | 09/24/24 - BBQ Positivity - Dave & Shirin Mara | Dave and Shirin Mara of Meat Candy Q have been on.an absolute tear this this year! On this episode of Pitmaster, we get to meet them and find out some of their tips, tricks, habits and routines that have them on track to win KCBS Rib Team of the Year. | 30m 22s | ||||||
| 9/17/24 | 09/17/24 - Ashland Contest Happy Hour | 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. | 30m 53s | ||||||
| 9/16/24 | 09/16/24 - Wise Virginia Live Happy Hour | It was quite the party, as it always is, at the Chillin' & Grillin' at the Glades. The event, which saw OVS take home the RGC, included a happy hour with Luke, Kim, and plenty of friends. Please enjoy! | 1h 39m 06s | ||||||
| 6/21/24 | 06/21/24 - DC BBQ Battle Preview - Andrew Schaffer & William Stilwell | This week we preview the DC BBQ Battle with organizer Andrew Schaffer and OVS teammate Sir William Stilwell, aka The Goat! | 19m 40s | ||||||
| 6/7/24 | 06/07/24 - The Butt Whisperer - Brad Cox | This week on Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke podcast, we welcome Brad Cox of Local Yokels BBQ out of Illinois, recent winner of the KCBS World Invitational Open Contest. If there's a better person in BBQ, I'd be interested in finding them! This is a fun, feel good episode that I think you will enjoy! | 35m 31s | ||||||
| 5/20/24 | 05/20/24 - A New Champ - Dennis Bowman | On this episode of Pitmaster, we talk to Dennis Bowman of Bowman's Butts & BBQ, a great young man who just won his first Masters GC in Kannapolis. | 39m 53s | ||||||
| 5/9/24 | 05/09/24 - The LEGO Pitmaster - Harry Soo | On this week's edition of Pitmaster, an Old Virginia Smoke Podcast, we go for a ride with Harry Soo from Slap Yo' Daddy BBQ, a legend in the BBQ world. Harry has great info on mindset, thought processes, and a lot of life lessons. This is one of the most fun and insightful podcasts I've ever done. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. | 53m 51s | ||||||
| 4/23/24 | 04/23/24 - Chasing Bourbon & Friends - Chris Salsberry | Chris Salsberry from Fred Vegas Smokers has been cooking all over the country this early season. He's chasing "Bourbon and Friends" and having a blast with competition BBQ. This is a great podcast with a lot of tips on cooking in different parts of the country, and for making sure BBQ is fun. You don't want to miss this one. | 59m 47s | ||||||
| 3/11/24 | 03/11/24 - The GOAT's - Darren Worth and Brad Leininger | On this episode of Pitmaster, we have a conversation about GOAT Status with two of them, Brad Leighninger with Gettin' Basted and Darren Warth with Iowa Smokey D's. | 31m 58s | ||||||
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Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.