The Grill Coach
Food
About
This is The Grill Coach Podcast and we love BBQ, grilling and cooking outside. We want to share our experiences and journeys to help you level up your grilling game. We’ll cover everything from grilling to smoking, sides and drinks and everything in between! Tune in every week wherever and however you listen! Find us online at www.thegrillcoach.com and connect with us @thegrillcoach on FB, Twitter and Instagram.
Episodes
- How To Make A Steak Better Than A Steakhouse
Jay and Brian discuss how to cook high-quality steaks at home rather than dining at a restaurant. The episode also covers grill maintenance, listener feedback, and recent cooking projects like Al Pastor Nachos and pulled pork tacos.
- How To Plan A BBQ Menu
Jay and Brian discuss planning a backyard BBQ menu, covering meat selection, estimating food quantities, and timing cooks. They also touch on meat quality grades and share personal BBQ experiences.
- The Lucky Cajun
Chef Blackwell Smith, founder of The Lucky Cajun Seasoning, joins The Grill Coach to share his story. He explains the origin of his company, the significance of the "Born On" Difference in seasoning flavor, and the benefits of using weekly…
- Salt & BBQ
In this episode of The Grill Coach, hosts Jay and Brian explore the use of salt in BBQ, covering techniques like dry brining and finishing touches. They discuss how salt impacts flavor at different stages of cooking and answer a listener q…
- Chris’s Al Pastor Sauce
Chris explores the origins and debate surrounding Al Pastor, arguing it is defined by its sauce rather than technique. He details his own recipe and marinade.
- Andrew Rog from ChefsTemp
This week, Jay and Brian are joined by Andrew Rog — aka the Grill Sergeant — from ChefsTemp to talk all things Smart Temperature Technology. From wireless meat thermometers to smart grill gauges and airflow control fans, Andrew breaks down…
- Our 200th Episode!!
Episode 200 is here, and we are celebrating! Jay and Brian are joined by Frankie for a special roundtable episode looking back on 200 episodes of The Grill Coach Podcast. From favorite moments and memorable guests to the lessons learned al…
- BBQ Begins In The Kitchen
In this week’s episode of The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian break down why great BBQ begins in the kitchen. Before the fire is ever lit, the foundation for incredible food is built through planning, preparation, and attention to detai…
- Marinades for Flavor and Tenderness
In this week’s episode of The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian explore how marinades can transform your grilling and BBQ. From building bold flavor profiles to tenderizing tougher cuts of meat, marinades are one of the most versatile too…
- What to Grill and Smoke on the Rotisserie
Rotisserie cooking is one of the most versatile and rewarding ways to grill. The constant rotation bastes the meat in its own juices, creating incredible flavor and evenly cooked results. In this episode, Brian and Jay talk about what food…
- Knife Skills Needed For BBQ
Knife skills are one of the most overlooked - and most important - foundations of great BBQ. This week, Brian and Jay break down the essential knife skills you need before the fire ever gets lit. From trimming brisket to breaking down chic…
- BBQ & Diabetes with Dr. Cory Jenks
Barbecue is about community, tradition, and bringing people together — but what happens when your health forces you to rethink how you eat? In this powerful and personal episode, Jay and Brian are joined by Dr. Cory Jenks, co-host of the D…
- Choosing The Right BBQ Cooker
Choosing the right BBQ cooker can feel overwhelming — gas, charcoal, pellet, drum, offset, ceramic… the options seem endless. In this episode, inspired by a recent listener question, we break down how to actually decide which BBQ is right…
- BBQ Dining Out
Eating BBQ at a restaurant can be one of the best ways to experience great barbecue — if you know what you’re looking at. In this episode, Jay and Brian break down what it really means to dine out for BBQ, how to spot places that respect t…
- Brisket Tacos with Claudio: A Listener Spotlight
Brisket tacos might be one of the best ways to turn a long cook into something truly unforgettable—and in this special Listener Spotlight episode, we’re joined by Claudio to break them down from start to finish. From brisket prep and smoke…
- Shopping for Beef with Lamont - A Listener Spotlight
In this special Listener Spotlight episode, Jay and Brian are joined by Lamont for a dive into one of the most important (and often overlooked) BBQ skills: shopping for beef. From timing your meat purchases to knowing how much to buy, wher…
- Dry Braising
Dry braising is a technique that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough in the BBQ world — and in this episode, it’s brand new to The Grill Coach team. Jay and Brian break down what dry braising is, how it differs from traditional braising…
- Attending BBQ Competitions
Thinking about attending a BBQ competition but not sure what you’re actually looking at as a spectator? This week, Jay and Brian walk through what to expect when you attend a BBQ competition — how events are structured, what’s happening be…
- Holiday Feasts
The holidays are here, and this week Jay and Brian are talking Holiday Feasts — covering both traditional favorites and unconventional proteins that can shake up your holiday table. Whether you’re planning weeks ahead or need a last-minute…
- Guide To Hanging Ribs - Part 2
In this follow-up to our hanging ribs deep dive, we’re back with another packed episode of tips, techniques, lessons learned, and a whole lot of BBQ inspiration. Jay kicks things off with his mouthwatering 25-day aged ribeye, while Brian b…
- Grill Coach Guide To Hanging Ribs - Part 1
The Grill Coach crew is back! After a short break, Jay and Brian fire up the mics with some welcome life updates and a few mouthwatering highlights. Jay’s been serving up Wedding Oxtails, while Brian talks about the Blue Cheese Bacon Burge…
- Pork Shoulder Steaks
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.…
- Weeknight Grilling
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 tur…
- Tomahawk Steak 101
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…
- Smart Grilling Technology Part II with Alex from Middleby Outdoor
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.…
- Barbecue Dry Rubs
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 g…
- Smoked Pork Butt Recipes
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 t…
- Smoked Pork Butt: Low and Slow BBQ You’ll Love
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. Ja…
- The Meathead Method
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, gri…
- Live Fire Cooking With Michelle O'Guin
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 $150,000! First, highlights! Jay and Brian each share a recent brisket cook - with very different approaches! �…
- Gravity Series 600 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker Review
This week on The Grill Coach Podcast, Jay and Brian review the highly anticipated Gravity Series 600 Digital Charcoal Grill + Smoker. We break down its best features, cooking performance, and whether it’s worth the investment for BBQ lover…
- GrillBlazer with Bob Healey
This week Jay and Brian are back in the studio and are talking with Bob Healey, the inventor of the GrillGun ! We dive into how this product was developed and what makes this product so unique - and fun! Bob shares the entrepreneurial jour…
- Chef, Rice, and Noodles at WFC 2024!
This week the Jay and Brian are talking with competitors from the Chef, Rice, and Noodle categories in our final episode from the World Food Championships 2024$ Interviews Include: Chef G (Gamal Amadou): Country Club Chef from Bethesda, Ma…
- Juniors, Bacon, & Seafood at WFC 2024
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 l…
- BBQ at The World Food Championships (2024)
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 comp…
- Sandwich and Dessert Competitors - WFC 2024
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…
- The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 2
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 i…
- The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 1
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 @edib…
- Mike McCloud Visits The Grill Coach - World Food Championships
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…
- BBQ Horror Stories 2024
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 s…
- Konnected Joe
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…
- From Grill To Griddle With Dawn Chiefs!
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…
- Cast Iron: Seasoning & Maintaining
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 Gr…
- Scary Season Is Coming! [2024]
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…
- Drum Smoker Q&A
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. Bria…
- Smart Grilling Technology With Josh Silva
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 mi…
- Gadget or Gimmick?
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 stor…
- White Weber Kettle
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…
- From NPR's 1A: Ask A Grillmaster
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 t…
- Cast Iron Cooking with Sylvie Curry, Lady of Q
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 pod…