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« Reply #-1 on: January 20, 2013, 11:41:18 AM »
I may really be stepping in it, but that rarely stops me.

I try to watch this show and it is almost unwatchable to me. The food always seems to be very average at best. And I guess I am not a fan of the judges.

The concept of the show is decent, but the execution is blah.

Is it just me? Be gentle ;)
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« on: January 20, 2013, 11:57:02 AM »
I thoroughly enjoyed the first season. I liked following then on the circuit and seeing some of the challenges they went through. After that, the series has gone downhill!!

I think they ought to follow teams throughout the tour for a season and then the next season follow another group of teams at different events...just my 
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Re: BBQ Pitmasters on TV
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2013, 12:28:58 PM »
I think you are right on Pappy! I find it a humorous and overall entertaining show.

One of our own members here was recently on it as a team member (BMerrill). Might be interesting to get his insight on the behind the scenes....
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« Reply #2 on: January 20, 2013, 06:16:51 PM »
BBQ Pitmasters is a game show. The cooks are contestants. Nothing more.
Being a competition BBQ team is not a requirement to be a contestant.

Season one was a reality TV show following several KCBS BBQ teams.


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« Reply #3 on: January 20, 2013, 06:26:50 PM »
Where is Bob Barker when you need him!!!  ;D  I will watch this season and just enjoy watching some BBQ on TV!!
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« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2013, 06:33:31 PM »
I think more of a documentary style show would be great. A real deep dive, not something that has to be wrapped up in 30 minutes. Show some butchering, prep work, equipment.....I would watch that.

But if it has to be a game show, can they bring out the Demo Dollies ;)
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« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2013, 06:44:45 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on January 20, 2013, 06:33:31 PM
I think more of a documentary style show would be great. A real deep dive, not something that has to be wrapped up in 30 minutes. Show some butchering, prep work, equipment.....I would watch that.

But if it has to be a game show, can they bring out the Demo Dollies ;)

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« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2013, 06:49:26 PM »
Season 1:
I know a lot of folks preferred Season 1.  I liked Season 1 in that you got a good feel for what the BBQ circuit is like.

But to be honest after the first few episodes, you got it, and they started to get a bit repetitive with only slight twists. A second or third season like Season 1 would've been boring to me.


Season 2:
I enjoyed the format of season 2. I especially liked the surprise challenges. It tested their pitmaster skills & creativity with things other than typical competition BBQ.

But the judging... well let's just say it was a little too "American Idol" for my taste (if that makes sense).


Seasons 3 & 4:
I have not seen these seasons yet, so I really can't say.  I heard they changed the format slightly and it's not been received well. Some folks don't expect another season after this. I'll reserve judgement for when I get to see for myself.
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« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2013, 06:51:00 PM »
They need new judges and a better format... but it's TV not reality!
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« Reply #8 on: January 20, 2013, 06:56:10 PM »
I like to watch it but I guess it's just me. Good clean fun. :)


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« Reply #9 on: January 20, 2013, 08:28:30 PM »
Mike you have it correct. It is entertainment.
If you are a competive BBQ cook, you may see some of your competition on the show.
But I think this show has done a lot to expand the world of professional BBQ.
Before I saw the show I had little interest in cooking BBQ professionally.
After seeing several episodes, cooking once with a team went on the bucket list.
In June 2012 I got that chance. 6 contest later, I'm cooking at the Jack.
Yep, been on BBQ Pitmaster too. I was the assistant to Samuel Jones Skylight Inn Jan 13 episode.
Had a great time.  Love to do it again.
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« Reply #10 on: January 20, 2013, 09:17:35 PM »
This is not directed at Pitmasters as I've see it only a few times. The comment about an instruction show is interesting. I used to never miss the Food Network when Emeril and some of the other cooking shows were on because they taught you something as well as entertained.  Now, except for a few saturday morning shows, it is all reality TV and I no longer watch it.  They do alot of surveys I guess before they put any programs on and I guess the reality shows are what are preferred.  It's become the same with the Weather Channel since NBC took it over.  I may be the only one with these opinions...which won't be the first time ;)  Dee
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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2013, 05:39:51 PM »
I enjoy watching at times. If Myron could ever get over that rectal craineal inversion it would be better. Nobody thinks as much of Myron as Myron.
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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2013, 06:14:45 PM »
Is this the show that had Warren Sapp as a judge? I watched it once.

Once...
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2013, 06:26:24 PM »
Quote from: Sam3 on January 21, 2013, 06:14:45 PM
Is this the show that had Warren Sapp as a judge? I watched it once.

Once...
Yup! But he is not a judge anymore. I think he got the gig cause he likes BBQ.


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