PitCast Episode 88 - The "xaugievike" interview - January 4, 2018

[BBQCentralShow]

This week on the Pitcast we learn more about member xaugievike ! What is he cooking on, what is his favorite items to cook...where does he live? All questions to be answered inside this Pitcast. But first, we hit the news desk for some industry updates!

[Oakgrovebacon]

Brian, great to hear you! Yes-go for a stickburner! Lots of fun! Greg-Thank you for bringing the Pitcast to us every week. I hope you have recovered well from your recent medical issue.

[DWCowles]

Another great interview! Thanks Greg and Brian

[Huskee]

Great to get to know you , Brian. And here I read your handle as "zaugee vike". Good to know how I should read it when I see your posts, X as in Ex.

[xaugievike]

Thanks guys -

Greg was very easy to talk to and made the experience quite easy. Take him up on his offer(s) for interviews - it was a cool experience!

[BBQCentralShow]

I had a great time doing the interview with xaugievike!! Thanks again for taking the time to do it!!

All you other Pitmaster Club members...Don't be intimidated...if you like to talk about live-fire I guarantee you will have a good time...AND...you will sound GREAT!!

[EdF]

Another great one. Thanks!

[spoon]

Great interview! One of these days I need to get to Chicago.

[Spinaker]

Nice work Brian!!

Chicago, great city! I can vouch for the great tailgating. Never ate or drank so much in my life. And that is saying a lot.

I got my start on a E smoker as well. And I also had no idea what I was doing until I discovered AR. I gave the smoker away but I must say, it was the start of a great thing.

So do you haul the Summit back and fourth to the camp site? Or do you move the kettles back and fourth?

It is amazing what happens when you go from electric and live fire, isn't it?

If you don't do fish, try Meathead's Fancy Salmon recipe. It is great stuff, especially if you are on the fence about seafoods.

Texas BBQ is what they say it is. My favorite BBQ in the world. IMHO.

Great interveiw Brian!

[Danjohnston949]

Great Interview❗️ xaugievike, Greg Rempe, & BBQCentralShow! Shoot Brian, All This Time I Thought You Were a Luthern Vikings Fan in the Windy City❓
It Was Great To Hear Your Voice and Learn a Little More More About You and Our Hobby‼️
Gents, Eat Well and Prosper❗️ From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[xaugievike]

Thanks again guys -

Spinaker the Summit lives at the site as hauling it would quickly wear thin...I also took it off it's wheels and had feet custom made for it which makes moving it less palatable even still. It does the lion-share of the duty up there but I keep a Q 200 series for an assist. The cooks there have become a bit of a thing...as we don't go hungry and my ribs are pretty popular. Ive had to haul the pit barrel up there towards the end of last year to have enough capacity for everyone....probably gonna get the junior model to stay up there this season.

The people that have gotten into the hobby "because" of their conversations with me (which is really rewarding) have tended to go the electric route also. I often say that the E smoker was a sort of necessary phase for me to really get my hands around things. But you're right - the jump to the charcoal side this last year has really added depth to the flavor of the cooks.