Episodes 71
Avg. Duration 42m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Nov 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
71%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

About This Podcast

John Lopez and America’s Greatest Pitmasters bring you the ultimate barbecue experience with tips, stories, and insights for everyone—from casual weekend grillers to seasoned pitmasters. Presented weekly by Texas Star Grill Shop, The Bite Meat Podcast features in-depth interviews and expert advice from the most respected figures in the barbecue world. Tune in to elevate your grilling game with the best in the business.

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Recent Episodes

Prepping, brining and smoking the best Thanksgiving turkey, from a World Champion pitmaster

Nov 15, 2025 34m

Danielle "Diva Q" Bennett goes in deep on making sure your turkey is an all-time crowd-pleaser. And what backyard pitmasters can learn about expanding their cooking horizons. Getting the best bark…

•From afterthought to destination: How the Houston BBQ scene has drastically changed.

Nov 06, 2025 41m

+ Michael Fulmer from the Houston Barbecue Festival joins: + Factors and influences that have changed the entire landscape. + Emerging styles, pitmasters and current trends + Competitions and awards…

Ever wonder how those BBQ restaurants really do it? Find out here.

Oct 30, 2025 27m

* Arash Kharat takes us from the 4 a.m. starts to the sourcing of meats, techniques, challenges and science behind feeding so many hungry guests at one of the bigger barbecue restaurants around.

Spearfishing champion, free diver, conservationist and chef Kimi Werner on living free and the ocean's grocery store

Oct 23, 2025 32m

* Her influence and impact goes well beyond social media. And we can all learn and expand our cooking horizons from it. * How sustainability, and the blending of cultures and flavors are here -- even…

Never too old: A 93-year-old entrepreneur opened J-Bar-M to fulfilll a dream. Four years later, he -- and it -- are thriving

Oct 09, 2025 26m

* One of the most innovative barbecue restaurants in Texas has been redefining the game, thanks to a former attorney turned BBQ joint owner. * When John Toomey found the right place, the right time…

Gumbo, etoufee, pork chops, frog legs and gator -- the Cajun way

Oct 02, 2025 45m

* Master pitmaster Keith Guidry with insight on Cajun-influence on pits and grills. * Detailed techniques on everything. * And don't forget the sides!

Texas A&M's Camp Brisket: A phenomenon among world-class pitmasters and backyard cooks alike. The "Three Brisketeers" explain.

Sep 25, 2025 43m

* Texas A&M professor Ray Riley and Dean of Agrilife Dr. Jeff Savell explain how pitmasters of every level, from around the world, have come to swear by this Department of Agriculture camp. * Its…

Southern Living's Top 50 BBQ Joints in the South just dropped. And author Robert Moss joins us.

Sep 17, 2025 39m

* What went into paring the list down to just 50. * Some "upsets" and familiar places on the list. * How healthy is the BBQ industry today? * The South's hot spots and trends in the game.

Tailgate season, live fire, charcoal and de-stigmatizing some BBQ fallacies

Sep 11, 2025 50m

Two of the all-time greats -- Jess Pryles and "Hey, Grill, Hey's" Susie Bulloch dig in on live fire techniques, becoming world-class pitmasters from scratch, recipes and taking risks and pellet…

Do you really need barbecue sauce? An age-old question, answered.

Sep 04, 2025 34m

* World Champion pitmasters Bill Purvis and Erin Feges join to dig in on array of taste-enhancing techniques. * What, when and how to sauce. * What about the beef tallow craze ... and a liquid-based…

Why a Le Cordon Bleu chef turned to barbecue and lessons for all of us:

Aug 20, 2025 39m

Chef David Welch worked at some of the finest restaurants in France and built a legion of fans in Kingwood. Why now barbecue? How the soul of the barbecue culture helps even the most casual backyard…

"Simple things done perfectly right win every time" -- world-renowned pitmaster/chef Eric Gephart

Aug 13, 2025 48m

* From shoveling charcoals on the Appalachian Trail to the top of the culinary world, Chef Gephart shares his story and innovative techniques that could change how you do barbecue. * "White, red…

Arturo Ramon couldn’t help with Hill Country flood rescue. So he cooked. 17,000 meals. And incredible, inspiring story.

Aug 05, 2025 35m

* Deeply affected by the devastation of the July 4 floods, Ramon decided to hitch up his barbecue smoker and head to the rescue site. * Sleeping in his truck, working 16-hour days, sourcing supplies…

From cooking kolaches in a trailer kitchen to roadside phenomenon: The Prasek's story inspires

Jul 30, 2025 33m

* How Mike and Betty Jo Prasek created an institution * Keys to standing out in an ever-growing roadside superstore market * The head-spinning process keeping kolaches, dried sausage and meats at a…

An industry in transition? BBQ insider Wes Wright on the latest trends and challenges in the industry

Jul 23, 2025 29m

* How a changing market landscape is affecting prices, production and consumers * Are pizza ovens, micro-pits and griddles here to stay? * Big-box stores going all-in * The future of pop-ups and food…

James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd on this year's winners and an evolving food scene

Jul 17, 2025 33m

* What recent James Beard and Michelin accolades mean for Texas and Houston restauranteurs and the food scene * Common threads Eat Like A Local restaurants share * Cooking with live fire changing the…

Netflix and Food Network star Sloan Rinaldi on the global obsession with Texas barbecue

Jul 10, 2025 35m

* How the fascination with Texas brisket is taking over the world * Sloan's next project will be eye-opening and must-see for all BBQ fans * Unapologetically herself, Sloan's life lessons and…

If you're serious about getting into the BBQ industry: What do to, how to start and more.

Jun 26, 2025 35m

* Competitive pitmaster and longtime barbecue expert Tyler Gurney has done just about everything in the industry. He'll share stories, tips, do's and don't's and insight into taking your game to…

Five world-renowned Pitmasters, five different ways to do chicken. What's best for you?

Jun 18, 2025 30m

You'll hear techniques, approaches and wood choices from: * Michael Sambrooks of The Pitroom * Ronnie Killen of Killen's * Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue * Sloan Rinaldi of Texas Q and Netflix *…

Fusing Tex-Mex and barbecue ...

Jun 04, 2025 37m

* From smoked pork butt menudo, to barbacoa with Carolina Gold BBQ sauce and "Pica Fritz," melding cultures opens up an entirely new flavor profile. * Fredericksburg staple Leroy's Tex-Mex Barbecue…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Bite Meat Podcast have?

The Bite Meat Podcast has published 71 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Arts, Food.

Is The Bite Meat Podcast still active?

The Bite Meat Podcast is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.

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