Gus “Grill Master” Johnson is a Kansas City–based pit master, culinary school graduate, and the founder of bbqchicken.net. With over 20 years of experience smoking, grilling, and competing in BBQ competitions, Gus shares tested recipes, expert techniques, and honest equipment reviews to help backyard cooks master the art of outdoor cooking. When he’s not tending a smoker, he’s probably thinking about it.