Ep. 8: Dark Side of the Grill, Bama Grillmaster & more | Pitmasters at Pigfest 26' BBQ Festival

Ep. 8: Dark Side of the Grill, Bama Grillmaster & more | Pitmasters at Pigfest 26' BBQ Festival

From What’s Cookin’? — The McLemore Boys Podcast by John & John II McLemore

February 10, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 1 · Episode 8

About this episode

The episode features a lively discussion with top pitmasters at the Pigfest BBQ Festival in Lakeland, FL.

In this episode of What’s Cookin’? — The McLemore Boys Podcast, we are coming to you from Lakeland, FL, at the 2026 Pigfest BBQ Festival. We bring together some of the South’s most respected pitmasters, live fire chefs, and BBQ personalities for an unforgettable conversation. We’re joined by: • Kevin Sport – Just Kevin’s Port — Conecuh Sausage ambassador, first responder supporter, and creator of the popular “Gatin’ & Grillin’” series, traveling the Southeast spreading good food and honoring heroes. • Bama Grillmaster — renowned BBQ pitmaster and content creator known for bold flavors, strong Southern roots, and inspiring backyard cooks everywhere. • Dark Side of the Grill — elite Pitmaster and Live Fire Chef, member of the Big Green Egg Pro Team, and Guinness World Record Holder, pushing the boundaries of live fire cooking. • Nick – Biscuits N Briskets BBQ — pitmaster, content creator, and a rising force bringing authentic Southern BBQ culture to a national audience.

People in this episode

Hosts: John McLemore, John II McLemore

Guests: Kevin Sport, Bama Grillmaster, Dark Side of the Grill, Nick

Topics covered

  • BBQ
  • pitmasters
  • live fire cooking
  • Southern cuisine
  • food culture

Keywords

  • BBQ Festival
  • pitmasters
  • live fire chefs
  • Southern BBQ
  • food personalities

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Lakeland, FL

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