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| Pork Shoulder Steaks | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:47:06 | |
Pork shoulder steaks are one of the most underrated cuts you can throw on the grill. They’re flavorful, versatile, and easy on the budget — whether you cook them hot and fast, braise them for tenderness, or even give them a kiss of smoke. In this episode, we break down everything you need to know: how to choose the best steaks, what you should expect to pay, and our favorite cooking methods, sides, and sauces to make them shine. 🔥 Highlights: Jay’s midday ribeye and grilled romaine adventure, and Brian’s sprouts with bacon on the Blackstone. ❓ Listener Question: Pete writes in from our blog post on seasoning a Blackstone griddle: “When seasoning, should I season the inside vertical edges too?” 🛠️ Grill Coach Recommends: Check out this week's recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! 🎙️ After the Break: We get into pork shoulder steaks, covering:
💬 Got a question or show idea? Email us at support@thegrillcoach.com or call/text us at (503) 850-8468. 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support keeps this show sizzling! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 🌐 Check out TheGrillCoach.com for recipes, blogs, and more BBQ fun. | |||
| Weeknight Grilling | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:52:37 | |
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we’re making grilling during the busy week easy, efficient, and seriously delicious. First up, Jay shares a proud moment teaching someone how to grill the perfect steak. Wes has a thermometer fail turned learning moment. For our Grill Coach Recommends, checkout TheGrillCoach.com! In our main segment, we break down how to make weeknight grilling part of your regular routine:
Make weeknights your new favorite time to grill—no stress, just flavor. Tune into the episode below! 💬 Have a Grill Coach question or episode suggestion? We’d love to hear from you!
📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheGrillCoach 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Tomahawk Steak 101 | 31 Jul 2025 | 00:48:47 | |
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we’re talking big flavor and even bigger bones—it’s all about the mighty Tomahawk steak! But first, we kick things off with our weekly highlights: Jay takes us on his Brisket Taco and Tallow Adventure, while Brian gets schooled by his own Party Ribs in a delicious learning moment. Then we tackle a listener-inspired question: Could a 28-inch grill with a lid double as table space, or would I end up disappointed? (Spoiler: we’ve got thoughts.) Don't miss this week's Grill Coach Recommends at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break, we dive into the showstopper: We walk you through the full cook—from the reverse sear and smoke setup to using your thermometer, letting it rest, and of course, the best part—the eat. 💬 Have a Grill Coach question or episode suggestion? We’d love to hear from you!
After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Smart Grilling Technology Part II with Alex from Middleby Outdoor | 10 Jul 2025 | 01:00:19 | |
This week we fire things up with some sizzling highlights: Jay battles the elements during a high-humidity cookout, and Brian takes us to flavor town with a homemade Hawaiian Plate Lunch featuring steak tips and reverse-seared short ribs. Then we’re joined by Alex, Mobile Applications Development Manager at Middleby Outdoor, for Part II of our smart grilling series. Alex breaks down how he’s helping build the future of outdoor cooking—using tiny computers to control fire. We dive into his BBQ background, how he got into the tech side of grilling, and what exactly is and is not considered "AI-powered." Tune in as we explore:
Whether you're a backyard beginner or a gadget-loving pitmaster, this episode is packed with flavor and fire. 💬 Have a Grill Coach question or episode suggestion? We’d love to hear from you - connect with us at TheGrillCoach.com!
🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Barbecue Dry Rubs | 29 May 2025 | 00:54:21 | |
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, we're diving into the fundamentals of seasoning meat for the grill! Whether you're cooking pork, beef, chicken, or seafood, we break down the best dry rub tips and flavor profiles to elevate your BBQ game. 👀 Grill Coach Check-In ❓ Listener Question of the Week 🔥 Check out this week's Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! 🎧 After the break, we get into core ingredients for building dry rubs and our go-to seasonings for: 💬 Have a Grill Coach question or episode suggestion? We’d love to hear from you! 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheGrillCoach 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Smoked Pork Butt Recipes | 01 May 2025 | 00:54:37 | |
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian go all-in on one of the most beloved BBQ staples: Smoked Pork Butt! From cooking techniques to next-level recipe ideas, this episode is packed with flavor. Jay kicks things off with his take on Pork Riblets, while Brian shares his experience with an overnight pulled pork cook—low, slow, and totally worth it. We answer not one but two listener questions: 🔥 Check out this week's Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break, we dive into creative recipes you can make with leftover pulled pork, including Kimchi Pulled Pork Sandwich, Smoked Cubano Sandwich, Pulled Pork Pizza, Pozole Verde and so much more! 💡 Be sure to check out our full Smoked Pork Butt blog post for even more cooking inspiration! 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 💬 Have a BBQ Question? Ask Us! 📧 Email: Support@TheGrillCoach.com 📞 Call/Text: (503) 850-8468 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheGrillCoach 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Smoked Pork Butt: Low and Slow BBQ You’ll Love | 17 Apr 2025 | 00:51:57 | |
On this episode of The Grill Coach Podcast, we’re talking all things smoked pork butt—a BBQ classic that’s perfect for slow smoking and packed with flavor. From prep to rest, we break down each step so you can master this essential cut. Jay shares his experience with B&B Competition Char Logs, a clean-burning, long-lasting fuel that’s perfect for low and slow cooks like pork butt. Brian takes us into steak territory, grilling a delicious picanha, and we answer the question: “What’s the best way to cook a steak?” Our advice? It depends on thickness, cut, and your grill setup—whether you sear first or reverse it, temp control is key. Check out this week's Grill Coach Recommends at TheGrillCoach.com - they’re a pitmaster’s best friend. How to Smoke Pork Butt? We walk step-by-step through smoking pork butt, from choosing your cut to slicing into that bark-covered beauty. Whether it’s your first pork butt or your fiftieth, this episode brings tips and experience that’ll make your next BBQ even better. 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. 💬 Have a BBQ Question? Ask Us! 📧 Email: Support@TheGrillCoach.com 📞 Call/Text: (503) 850-8468 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheGrillCoach 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| The Meathead Method | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:02:14 | |
This week Jay and Brian are joined by a very special guest - Meathead! Pioneer of AmazingRibs.com, Meathead returns to the podcast to talk his newest book - The Meathead Method! Meathead discusses the inspiration behind the new book, grilled fried chicken, myth busting, essential tools, competition vs backyard bbq, over 100 recipes from his new book, and so much more! 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! After 150+ episodes, we want to thank our Patreon supporters—your support makes this show possible! Learn more about Patreon at TheGillCoach.com and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart. ⌨️ Find us online at TheGrillCoach.com 💬 Have a BBQ Question? Ask Us! 📧 Email: Support@TheGrillCoach.com 📞 Call/Text: (503) 850-8468 📲 Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @TheGrillCoach 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| Live Fire Cooking With Michelle O'Guin | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:54:55 | |
This week Jay and Brian are joined by Michelle O’Guin - a WFC champion who is headed into the Final Table and the chance to win $150,000! First, highlights! Jay and Brian each share a recent brisket cook - with very different approaches! 🔥 Grill Coach Recommendation: Check out this week’s recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break Brian and Jay are joined by Michelle O’Guin, fresh off a win from WFC 2024 and headed into the Final Tables this month. Michelle shares a bit about her World Food Championship origin story and her journey to the win and $150,000! She breaks down the final table rounds and shares valuable insights into the world of Food Sport. Tune into the episode below! 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! 💬 Have a BBQ Question? Ask Us! | |||
| Gravity Series 600 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker Review | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:52:44 | |
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian review the highly anticipated Gravity Series 600 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker. We break down its best features, cooking performance, and whether it’s worth the investment for BBQ lovers. Brian shares why buying BBQ rubs from local spice shops can elevate your grilling game, and Jay dives into the art and joy of teaching BBQ, passing on skills that make grilling more fun and rewarding. 🔥 BBQ Tip of the Week: Wondering how to reheat brisket without drying it out? We share our top methods for keeping it juicy and flavorful. 🔥 Grill Coach Recommendation: Check it out at TheGrillCoach.Com 🌟 Join Our BBQ Community! 💬 Have a BBQ Question? Ask Us! 🔥 Upgrade Your Grill Game: Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, available now at Sam’s Club! | |||
| GrillBlazer with Bob Healey | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:59:32 | |
This week Jay and Brian are back in the studio and are talking with Bob Healey, the inventor of the GrillGun! We dive into how this product was developed and what makes this product so unique - and fun! Bob shares the entrepreneurial journey behind inventing the GrillGun and bringing it to market, best practices for optimal performance, and the best way to light charcoal. We discuss this and much more, tune into the episode below and grab your own GrillGun at GrillBlazer.com! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Chef, Rice, and Noodles at WFC 2024! | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:09:24 | |
This week the Jay and Brian are talking with competitors from the Chef, Rice, and Noodle categories in our final episode from the World Food Championships 2024$ Interviews Include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Juniors, Bacon, & Seafood at WFC 2024 | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:11:51 | |
This week the Jay and Brian are talking with Junior Competitors, Bacon Champions, Dessert, Seafood and More with live interviews from World Food Championships 2024! Interviews Include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| BBQ at The World Food Championships (2024) | 19 Dec 2024 | 01:05:11 | |
This week Jay and Brian are interviewing BBQ Competitors at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis talking about our favorite subject - BBQ recipes, tips, and tricks! Interviews Include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Sandwich and Dessert Competitors - WFC 2024 | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:12:18 | |
We’re back with another installment of Jay and Brian at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis. We dive in with competitors from the Sandwich and Dessert categories! Interviews Include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 2 | 06 Dec 2024 | 01:14:56 | |
This week Jay and Brian back with on location interviews at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis! This week's interviews include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 1 | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:05:21 | |
This week Jay and Brian are on location at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis! Join us as we kick of a series of interviews with participants, judges, creators and beyond! Interviews include:
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Mike McCloud Visits The Grill Coach - World Food Championships | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:45:56 | |
This week Jay and Brian are headed to the World Food Championships! In this episode they are joined by Mike McCloud, President of the World Food Championships. What are the World Food Championships? What is food sport? We'll cover the good and the bad of food competitions, how judging works, and so much more! Tune in below!
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| BBQ Horror Stories 2024 | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:07:49 | |
This week Jay and Brian are back with a listener favorite, BBQ Horror Stories! In this very special episode we hear some of our listeners BBQ disasters & horror stories. The team breaks down the learning moments from each, and even share some of their own! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!
Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Konnected Joe | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:50:52 | |
This week Jay and Brian are reviewing the Konnected Joe! We kick it off the highlights of course. Jay cooks a special birthday brisket, breaks down the cook and shares some pro-tips! Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive into the Konnected Joe! What is a Konnected Joe? What fuel should you use with a Konnected Joe? How do you light the Konnected joe? How do you mantain temp in a Konnected Joe? How does WiFi Connected Technology work on the Konnected Joe? What can you cook on the Konnected Joe? We answer this and so much more! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! As Halloween approaches, so does a listener favorite - BBQ Horror Stories! We're back this year and are looking for your best bbq horror stories of the year. Submit your stories for a chance to win a newly designed Grill Coach T-Shirt and swag! Give us a call at (503) 850-8468! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| From Grill To Griddle With Dawn Chiefs! | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:49:09 | |
This week Jay and Brian are joined by @Dawnchiefs! The gang is talking cooking on the griddle! Tune into the episode below! We kick it off the highlights of course. Dawn share her recent Grill House build. Brian talks smoked salsa on the Konnected Joe. Jay makes a reverse seared steak on a Recteq Bullseye. Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive into griddle cooking! What’s the difference between grilling and griddling? Does a griddle provide any unique flavor? Can you get smoke flavor on a griddle? From accessories to cleaning, and even biscuits and gravy on the griddle we cover it all. Tune into the episode below! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! As Halloween approaches, so does a listener favorite - BBQ Horror Stories! We're back this year and are looking for your best bbq horror stories of the year. Submit your stories for a chance to win a newly designed Grill Coach T-Shirt and swag! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Cast Iron: Seasoning & Maintaining | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:45:45 | |
This week Jay and Brian are back with another cast iron episode and talking seasoning and maintaining essentials. Tune into the episode below! We kick it off the highlights of course. Brian shares chicken leg quarters with new rubs from Grillin With Dad. Jay shares bacon wrapped chicken legs from Academy of Q. This week’s BBQ Question is, “How do you prepare ribs on a gas cooker?” Can it be done? Let us know what you think in the comments below! Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive into seasoning and maintaining cast iron. Brian shares some valuable resources for this from Teach A Man To Fish on YouTube and Cast Iron Chris on Instagram. Jay and Brian go over quick cleans, to use soap or not, and maintenance 101, and more! Tune into the episode below! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Scary Season Is Coming! [2024] | 13 Sep 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
As Halloween approaches, so does a listener favorite - BBQ Horror Stories! We're back this year and are looking for your best bbq horror stories of the year. Submit your stories for a chance to win a newly designed Grill Coach T-Shirt and swag!
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| Drum Smoker Q&A | 05 Sep 2024 | 00:57:00 | |
Jay and Brian are back this week and talking Drum Smokers! What are drum smokers? Where did they come from and what are they good for? We’ll discuss this and much more, tune in below! We kick off the episode with highlights of course. Brian shares his version of Sticky Ribs a la Jay - a la Frankie! Jay shares a recent chicken cooking demonstration he did at Ace Hardware. We get some bonus listener feedback and some tips on cooking beer-can chicken on a weber kettle! Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive into vertical drum smokers. What are vertical drum smokers and where did they come from? How can you make your own DIY drum smoker? Are drum smokers good for anything else aside from hanging ribs? How do you clean ash from a drum smoker? We answer this and so much more. Tune into the episode below! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Smart Grilling Technology With Josh Silva | 22 Aug 2024 | 01:00:51 | |
This week Jay and Brian are talking smart grilling technology and are joined by a very special guest from Middleby Outdoor, Josh Silva! Middleby Outdoor whose brands include Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt and Char-Griller! You won’t want to miss this episdoe, tune in below! Of course, we kick it off with highlights! Brian shares a special rib cook on while on vacation in Lake Tahoe. Jay visits a favorite Michigan butcher and makes his own “Pastrami”! Our BBQ Question of the week is, “When using a smoke box to add smoke to my gas grill cooking, should I soak the chips? There seems to be some confusion online.” What do you say? Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive into our interview with Josh Silva of Middleby Outdoors. As tradition dictates, Josh shares his cooking background, favorite bbq memories and how that influences him today. We then dive into smart grilling technology on the Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt, and Char-Griller cookers! What is smart grill technology from Middleby? What makes this technology different? What is the future of smart grilling technology? We answer these and so much more! Tune into the episode below! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Gadget or Gimmick? | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:57:10 | |
This week Jay and Brian by a special guest Brian (yes, two Brians!) and asking, is it a Gadget or Gimmick? Tune into the episode below! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian shares a recent grilled Sriracha salmon salad success story. Jay talks a new Thai restaurant find in Atlanta - Talat Market! Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! This week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break Brian joins and we’re breaking down grilling accessories and asking, is it a Gadget or Gimmick? We kick it off with the inspiration for the episode - a hot dog roller for the grill! We turn to the Gadget or Gimmick scale to be objective as possible as we talk the Bear Claw Shredding Tool, Themed Grilling Accessories, Simple Green, and even Ai Smokers! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| White Weber Kettle | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:45:34 | |
This week Jay and Brian are talking the colorful world of Weber Kettles. Inspired by a very special White Weber Kettle, the guys discuss various kettles, colors, accessories and more! Tune into the episode below! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian talks reversed seared burgers and smoked corn. Jay shares very special New Orleans Food Tour! Special shoutout to Joel and his protip on how to check the level of a propane tank. Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation and all the links mentioned in the episode at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break Jay and Brian talk about the White Master-Touch Charcoal Grill, the various colors and options they come in, the Weber Gourmet BBQ System, the WeberKettleClub.com, and so much more! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| From NPR's 1A: Ask A Grillmaster | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:39:01 | |
This week we are sharing a podcast episode from NPR's 1A - Ask A Grillmaster. In this very special episode Jay joins the 1A podcast to talk grilling meats and answering listener questions. Jay is joined by Eudell Watts & Bricia Lopez in this jam packed episode, you won't want to miss it! After thousands of years — and probably tons of really awful woolly mammoth meat — we've learned to make grilling taste good. With summer here and summer holidays just around the corner, it's almost impossible to head outside and not catch a whiff of a grill somewhere. But the world of grilling has gone through a lot of innovation since our ancestors first held ingredients to the sacred fire. We're here to help you make sense of it all. For our latest installment of our "Ask A..." series, we're asking grillmasters all about their craft and answering your questions. Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Cast Iron Cooking with Sylvie Curry, Lady of Q | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:57:26 | |
This week Jay and Brian are back and talking Cast Iron cooking with Lady of Q, Sylvie Curry! Sylvie is an award winning BBQ Pitmaster, Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown Participant, and a California BBQ Hall of Fame inductee. She joins the podcast to share some pro-tips for cooking with cast iron on the grill! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian uses beer-can chicken drippings as a fire starter. Jay makes the best salmon he has every made. Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we talk cast iron cooking with Sylvie Curry . We discuss her bbq competition background, the California BBQ Association, and her time on Barbecue Showdown. Sylvie shares insights into BBQ comps, including prep, timing, and much more! The Lady of Q shares expert insights into cooking with cast iron on the grill - from seasoning and maintenance to recipes and beyond! Find Sylvie Curry on instagram @sylvie1950 and tune into the episode below! After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Summer Grilling Gifts & Needs | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:46:19 | |
This week Frankie, Brian, and Jay are back and with our Guide to Summer Grilling Gifts and Needs! We discuss some of the items needed for a Summer full of grilling and bbq - from essentials to wish lists these are perfect gifts for the griller in your life! Tune into the episode, or check out or recommendations below! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know!
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| Smoked Banana Pudding | 23 May 2024 | 00:49:37 | |
This week Jay and Brian are back and talking smoked banana pudding with KCBS champion cook Casey Nix! What exactly is smoked banana pudding? Tune in and find out!
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| Beer-Can Chicken with Steven Raichlen | 09 May 2024 | 00:51:50 | |
This week we are joined by Steven Raichlen and are discussing his exciting new book release about cooking Beer-Can Chicken! What was the inspiration for this book? How do you prepare a can for cooking beer-can chicken? What is liquid smoke? We cover history and techniques to recipes and beyond.
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| Cast Iron: Selection & Buying | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:44:27 | |
This week Brian and Jay are back and talking selecting and buying cast iron. Why cast iron? Where to buy cast iron? We’ll answer this and much more, tune into the episode below!
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| The Grill Coach's New Season | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:48:28 | |
We’re back with a very special episode and talking “New Seasons”. Jay and Frankie give an official Grill Coach welcome to Brian as he joins as a full time co-host! Tune into the episode below! Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we welcome Brian the show. We learn more about his bbq background, style, and strengths and discuss why he is excited to join as a co-host! We also break down some new changes to the show - including a new bi-weekly episode cadence.
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| Cooking Fish | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:41:38 | |
This week we are back and talking cooking fish hot and fast. From buying fish to recipes we have you covered! Tune into the episode below! | |||
| BBQ World Tour - Germany! | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:39:16 | |
This week we making another step on our BBQ World Tour and talking German BBQ! We’re joined by Brian V. who takes us down the wonderful world of German BBQ. Tune into the episode below! | |||
| February Highlights (2024) | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:28:37 | |
This week Frankie and Jay are talking February Highlights (and other good things we ate!). Tune into the episode below! | |||
| Super Bowl Food with Dawn! | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:38:00 | |
We’re back this week talking Super Bowl BBQ! Frankie and Jay are joined by Dawn and share what we’ll be cooking up for this Super Bowl Sunday. | |||
| BBQ Resolutions 2024 | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:26:36 | |
The Grill Coach is back! In this week's episode Jay and Frankie are back and talking our BBQ Resolutions for 2024! | |||
| Holidays 2023 | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
Happy Holidays! Jay and Frankie do a holiday check-in, discuss some favorite moments of 2023, and what we are looking forward to in the New Year! | |||
| [Repost] 5 Tips For Hosting a Holiday Party (Or Being a Good Grilling Potluck Guest) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:49:55 | |
[Repost] We’re back with Sara Range! Sara is back this week sharing 5 tips for hosting a holiday party spread, and how to be a good potluck guest! From what to cook and when to cook it, to how to serve it! Sara even shares some show stopping recipes sure to impress. | |||
| Thanksgiving Debrief | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
This week Frankie and Jay are discussing their Thanksgiving cook(s)! What went good, what went bad, and what we want to do next! Tune into the episode below. | |||
| Turkey Tips (2023) | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:31:22 | |
On this week’s Grill Coach Short we’re talking 5 Turkey Tips for the Holiday Season! We’ll cover all the essentials for a show-stopping turkey! Tune into the episode below. | |||
| Brisket Dust | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:25:06 | |
We’re back this week talking Brisket Dust. This Columbian inspired dish is a must try! If you haven’t heard of this yet, you’re in for a treat! Tune into the episode below. | |||
| Ace Hardware - Grayson, GA. | 26 Oct 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Jay and Frankie are back this week and talking Ace Hardware! Specifically, Ace Hardware in Grayson Georgia. In a Grill Coach first, Jay is live on site interviewing Ashley from Ace Hardware - you won’t want to miss this! | |||
| Kanka Grill & 72 Chicken Wings | 12 Oct 2023 | 00:21:21 | |
We’re back this week talking bbq! Jay kicks it off with Traeger talk and keeping your grill clean. He shares a 72 chicken wing cook and a trio of spices and rubs. Frankie talks about his first cook on his new Kanka Grill! This heavy duty rotisserie grill is quickly becoming a new favorite. Frankie shares a picanha cook on it, some lessons learned, and teases some future cooks! Check it out at TheGrillCoach.com! | |||
| Weber Kettle Ribs | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:27:14 | |
This week the guys are back (finally) and talking ribs on a Weber Kettle. In this new Grill Coach Short we share tips, lessons, and some new favorite techniques! Jay shares a recent rib cook while on the road. Frankie does hot and fast ribs on the kettle. This weeks question is, “What do you do when a “LEr” error code comes up during a cook?” Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! Email us at Support@TheGrillCoach.com or drop a question in the comments below! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @TheGrillCoach. And of course, don’t forget to share to support the show! | |||
| BBQ Horror Stories (2021 Repost) | 29 Sep 2023 | 01:07:03 | |
As we head into October, we'd love to hear some of your best bbq horror stories! For some inspiration, here's a throwback to our 2021 BBQ Horror Stories! | |||
| Highlight Adventures | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:16:22 | |
Jay and Frankie check in with highlights! Frankie shares a special visit to Kann Restaurant in Portland and talks wood fired food. Jay makes a visit to Ace and makes a Blue's Hog score! | |||
| Fusion BBQ With Albert! | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:51:23 | |
This week Frankie and Jay are joined by Albert from Ochoa’s Smokehouse and talking fusion bbq! What is fusion bbq? Tune into the episode below and find out! | |||