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. We answer not one but two listener questions: Why does the surface of a griddle rust so easily? Did Brian finally finish building his Grill Shack? After the break, we dive into creative recipes you can make with leftover pulled pork, including Kimchi Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pulled Pork Pizza, Smoked Pork Ramen, Smoked Pork Hash, and so much more!

This week, Jay and Brian fire up the smoker for a deep dive into smoked pork butt! From meat prep to grill setup, overcoming the stall, and the all-important rest, they break down every step of this BBQ classic. Jay talks B&B Competition Char Logs, Brian grills up a picanha, and they answer a listener question on how to cook the perfect steak. Plus, why disposable aluminum pans might be your new favorite BBQ tool!

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!

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!  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, breaks down the Final Table rounds, and shares valuable insights into the world of Food Sport.

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.

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, how it works & best practices for optimal performance, and the best way to light charcoal. We discuss this and much more!

This week the Jay and Brian are speaking with competitors from the Chef, Rice, and Noodle categories in our final episode from the World Food Championships 2024!. Interviews Include: Chef G (Gamal Amadou), Chelsea, Keisha, Chef Antwan Coleman and Machete and Pat!

This week the Jay and Brian are talking with Junior Competitors, Bacon Champions, Dessert and Seafood at the World Food Championships 2024! Interviews Include Junior Champions Julia and Maddie, Logan representing Anderson High, Round One Bacon Champion Scott, Jared & Melissa talk bacon PB&J, and Chef Couple Marc and Princess from Melbourne Australia!

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! The team talks with Eric from Eduardo BBQ, Dan with Team Croix Valley BBQ, and Barnaby from Blazin’ Barrels BBQ.

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 with Damon Holter  WFC legend and Owner of Croix Valley Foods, competition winner Jennifer Norem, family duo Team K-Hart,  Rick Duffy from Crow’s Foot BBQ and Taste of Canada winner, and David Eaheart  an American Pie Champion and dessert category competitor with The Chestnut Pig.

This week with 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: Jeanette from Indiana Pork Farmers Association, Debbie Donato  a Master Food and BBQ Judge, Janette  The Head Cheferee for the 2024 WFC, and surprise interviews with Joel and Keith!

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 Edible Indy, Hard Truth Whiskey, John McManus, Al Frugoni, and the American Culinary Federation.

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!

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! 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!

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. 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.

This week Jay and Brian are back with another cast iron episode and talking seasoning and maintaining essentials. 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? 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!  

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 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! 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.

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? After the break we dive into our interview with Josh Silva of Middleby Outdoors. We then dive into smart grilling technology on the Kamado Joe, Masterbuilt, and Char-Griller cookers! What is smart grill technology? What makes this technology different? What is the future of smart grilling technology? We answer these and so much more!

This week Jay and Brian by a special guest Brian (yes, two Brians!) and asking, is it a Gadget or Gimmick? Highlights include grilled Sriracha salmon salad a new Thai restaurant find! 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!

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! First, we kick it off with highlights. Brian talks reversed seared burgers and smoked corn. Jay shares a very special New Orleans Food Tour! Special shoutout to Joel and his pro-tip on how to check the level of a propane tank. 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!