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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 ...

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! 

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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!  

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After the break Brian and Jay are joined by Michelle O’Guin, fresh off a win from WFC 2024 and headed into t...

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 rewa...

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 a...

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: 

• Chef G (Gamal Amadou): Country Club Chef from Bethesda, Maryland shared about the highly competitive chef competitor.
• Chelsea: CJ from The Barrel Room and V with Naan Stop Donor described beating an Iron Chef and cooking in the “Rahhs” category.
• Keisha:...

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: 

• Julia and Maddie - Stopped by and shared what it was like to ROCK the Junior Chef category, taking home first place ~and~ best communication.
• Logan - Detailed the Junior competition representing Anderson High. 
• Scott - Round One Bacon Champion Scott...

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: 

• Eric from Eduardo BBQ: Eric is part of  a competition BBQ team from Arizona and chats Wagyu Brisket, Iberico Pork Spare Ribs. and Monster Beef Ribs. 
• Dan with Team Croix Valley BBQ: Fresh off a wild card turn in, team leader Dan talks Beef...

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: 

• Damon Holter - Is a sandwich competitor and WFC legend.  He describes being a multi-time champion and his expectations for this year. Shares some tricks to recipes for an award winning $10,000 sandwich. Owner of Croix Valley Foods - find t...

This week Jay and Brian back with on location interviews at The World Food Championships in Indianapolis! This week's interviews include:

•  Jeanette from Indiana Pork Farmers Association who represents over 2800 pork farmers and shares how important pig farming is to the state of Indiana. She also taught us about Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches. 
• Debbie Donato  - Master food and bbq judge for many years and shares her insi...

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: 

• JB is a food culture writer for  @edibleindy and the Indianapolis food scene.
• Ian is the marketing director from Hard Truth Whiskey and gives very detailed information about a great whiskey. 
• John McManus, a reality star from the 9...

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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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! 

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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! 

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After the break we dive into the Konnected Joe! What is a Konnected Joe? What fuel should you use with a Konn...

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. 

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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 com...

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!

You can email Jay@thegrillcoach.com, message us on Instagram @TheGrillCoach - or for the best chance, we'd love to hear from you! Leave us a voicemail at (503) 850-8468! ...

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 ...

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...