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EPISODE · Jul 1, 2025 · 1H 8M

Matt “Meat Church” Pittman: Cooking for George W Bush, Cowboys Pitmaster, Building a BBQ Empire

from Like a Farmer · host Like a Farmer

In this flavorful episode of the Like A Farmer Podcast, we sit down with Matt Pittman, better known as the founder of Meat Church and the Official Pitmaster of the Dallas Cowboys, Matt shares the smoky origin story of how Meat Church was born, how he landed on its unforgettable name, and the divine opportunities that followed. From cooking on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to preparing holiday meals for Dak Prescott and even George W. Bush, Matt dishes out unforgettable stories behind the scenes. Hear about surprise, shirtless FaceTime calls from Thomas Rhett and how Bryce Harper always has some Meat Church seasoning in his locker, plus get the inside scoop on what it was really like competing on BBQ Pitmasters. Matt also offers a look inside the booming Meat Church brand and what’s next for this barbecue visionary. Chapters:(0:00) - Welcome Matt "Meat Church" Pittman! (0:30) – Cut to the Chase Presented by CASE KNIVES (4:55) – That Moment Pittman Fell in Love with BBQ (7:25) – The Creation of Meat Church (9:40) – BBQ Pitmasters (16:40) – The Official Pitmaster of the Dallas Cowboys (28:00) – The Question Game Presented by LEVRACK (29:20) – Cooking George W. Bush’s Christmas Dinner (33:40) – Screwed Up Miranda Lambert’s Meal (35:10) – Cooking at Augusta for The Masters (41:10) – Meat Church’s Celebrity Roster (46:10) – Helping Bryce Harper Prepare Christmas Dinner (48:10) – Thomas Rhett's Shirtless FaceTimes (50:10) – Matt Pittman’s Go-To Meals (57:10) – Main Source of Meat Church’s Revenue (1:00:35) – Top 3 BBQ Joints in Texas (1:03:10) – What’s Next for Meat Church? Shop Like a Farmer merch at https://shop.agamericamedia.com/ Follow along:IG: https://www.instagram.com/likeafarmerpodcast/FB: https://facebook.com/likeafarmerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@likeafarmerpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/likeafarmer_     About Like A Farmer:Like a Farmer is a podcast and video series that spotlights accomplished individuals from diverse industries and their inspiring stories of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Come along for this fun ride and meet some inspiring folks along the way: https://agamericamedia.com/ Contact us at: [email protected] by: AgAmerica Media   Our Supporters:Tecovas - Western wear and cowboy boots for everyone: https://www.tecovas.com/likeafarmerOutlaw Beer - Crack open an Outlaw Light, America's Fastest Growing Light Beer🍻 Where to buy: https://outlawbeer.com/where-to-buy/Case Knives - Built for the hard work in the field and Every Day Capable so you can keep your hands sharp, no matter the task. Check them out here: https://www.caseknives.comLevrack - The do-it-all storage solution you’ve been looking for. Born on the farm, proven everywhere. Shop now at www.Levrack.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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