The BBQ Nerds Podcast
The BBQ Nerds Podcast is for every pitmaster who wants to improve their BBQ skills and enjoy the delicious flavors of smoke and spice. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been smoking for years, our show offers practical tips, expert insights, and relatable advice to help you become the pitmaster you aspire to be. Join hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) as they dive into everything from choosing the right equipment to perfecting your BBQ results. We simplify the art of BBQ, providing you with straightforward, reliable information that you can trust. Our community is all about sharing knowledge, celebrating successes, and learning from each other—no matter your experience level. So if you’re ready to grill smarter, not harder, and take your techniques to the next level, be sure to subscribe! If this sounds like you, then you belong here—welcome to The BBQ Nerds! Fire up your grill and tune in live every Monday night on these platforms: YouTube @smokeslingerpits YouTube @realmeatstick Facebook @smokeslingerpits The BBQ Nerd Podcast is brought to you by Smokeslinger Pits Learn more about their direct heat smokers and Offset pits at Smokeslinger.com
Episodes
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) explore Middle Eastern twists on barbecue—breaking the mold with smoky pork and lamb shoulder slathered in olive oil, lemon juice, and pasty rubs like za’atar or harissa.
Think kabobs over charcoal, roasted eggplant for baba ganoush (eggplant, ta...
From the OG FAB powder with phosphates to Tony Chachere’s Cajun butter for pulled pork and deep-fried turkeys, we break down how injections like...
This 15-minute episode digs into the juicy debate of mopping versus saucing—did basting with natural juices predate today’s BBQ sauces? We journey from medieval roasting to modern Pitmaster tricks, spotlighting regional barbecue sauce styles that define...
In this 15-minute episode (Part 1 of our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream), hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (https://www.youtube.com/@SmokerBuilder) unpack the rich history and modern twists of regional barbecue.
From Texas offset smokers pumping out post oak-smoked brisket to Kansas City’s sweet, molasses-heavy sa...
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) dive into outdoor BBQ maintenance.
From battling rust under tarps to reviving pits left in winter weather, they reveal why oiling beats painting—think boiled linseed oil for a showpiece patina.
Frank shares his ‘Bingo’ pit story, turning surface rust into a storytelling finish, while Dave tac...
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) tackle chimney and rust challenges.
Wondering how to clean your smoker’s smokestack?
They explore frequent brushing with chimney sweep tools or a drill-powered dryer vent brush to clear creosote buildup—no fireplace logs needed for offsets.
On rust, they debunk myths: surface rust is harm...
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) spill the beans on steam cleaning and wet wood woes.
Master steam cleaning round bar grates with a hot pit (300°F+) and a pump sprayer—watching grease vanish like magic.
Frank tackles the chaos of wet wood, from creosote clogging your pit to sap boiling out of logs, while Dave connects it to ...
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) reveal pro hacks to keep your grill spotless.
Discover how odorless kitty litter or oil dry soaks up grease like magic—perfect for competition cooks with dripping injections.
Dave shares his Smokeslinger drain pan trick, while Frank dives into degreasers like Zep oven cleaner to blas...
Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) share expert tips on keeping your barbecue pit safe and flavorful.
Discover why cleaning prevents grease fires, creosote buildup, and toxic mold—dangers that ruin your grill and food.
From Dave’s firefighter insights on flare-ups (3000 grill fires yearly!) to Frank’s ‘hawg cawffin’ grease fir...
Learn about cooking methods and techniques—uncover the secrets of low ...
Episode Highlights:
- Direct grilling methods for the perfect steak
- Explor...
Join hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) as they kick off this exciting journey into the world of barbecue, sharing their expert insights, tips, and techniques for perfecting your grilling skills.
In this episode, we dive deep into the art of cooking brisket.
From un...
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