Best Jay, Wes & Frankie Podcasts (2024)

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From Grill To Griddle With Dawn Chiefs! 49:09

2d ago49:09

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 o…

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Cast Iron: Seasoning & Maintaining 45:45

16d ago45:45

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 y…

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Scary Season Is Coming! [2024] 7:18

22d ago7:18

7:18

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! You can email Jay@thegrillcoach.com, message us on Instagram @TheGrillCoach - or for the best chance, we'…

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Drum Smoker Q&A 57:00

1M ago57:00

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 …

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Smart Grilling Technology With Josh Silva 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

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 whil…

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Gadget or Gimmick? 57:10

2M ago57:10

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 …

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White Weber Kettle 45:34

3M ago45:34

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…

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From NPR's 1A: Ask A Grillmaster 39:01

3M ago39:01

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! From NPR: Since the dawn of mankind, humans have been have be…

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Cast Iron Cooking with Sylvie Curry, Lady of Q 57:26

4M ago57:26

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…

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Summer Grilling Gifts & Needs 46:19

4M ago46:19

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! First, highlights! Jay shares …

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Smoked Banana Pudding 49:37

5M ago49:37

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! First, we kick it off with highlights! Brian cooks up a t-bone steak and shouts out Episode 58. Jay talks office ribs. This week’s BBQ Question is, “What is a kanka grill?” Do you have a …

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Beer-Can Chicken with Steven Raichlen 51:50

5M ago51:50

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. First, we kick it off with highlights! Brian shares Pe…

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Cast Iron: Selection & Buying 44:27

6M ago44:27

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! We kick it off with highlights! Brian shares his hack for economical pork chops. Jay cooks an emergency skirt steak. Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at …

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The Grill Coach's New Season 48:28

6M ago48:28

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! Sticking with tradition we kick it off with highlights! Frankie talks whole fish on the Kanka Grill. Brian shares cast iron chuck steak burnt ends. Jay makes…

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Cooking Fish 41:38

7M ago41:38

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! First, highlights! Jay kicks it off with a recent cook of smoked oxtails and chicken wings. Frankie shares a recent double header at Matt’s BBQ Tacos at Great Notion Brewing. Check out this week’s Grill Coach Re…

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BBQ World Tour - Germany! 39:16

7M ago39:16

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! First, we kick it off with highlights! Inspired by last week’s episode Brian fires up the grill and makes steak au poivre. Jay shares a special delivery of some Sna…

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February Highlights (2024) 28:37

8M ago28:37

28:37

This week Frankie and Jay are talking February Highlights (and other good things we ate!). Tune into the episode below! We kick it off with Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon and Steak Au Poivre. Frankie has an impromptu homemade sausage party from one of his favorite butcher at The Sheridan Fruit Co. in Portland. He also shares a visit to a Yakitori spot …

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Super Bowl Food with Dawn! 38:00

8M ago38:00

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. Dawn kicks off highlights with her mushroom, bacon, and Swiss cheese fatty. Frankie shares a tomahawk steak on the Traeger Ranger. Jay visits Heirloom BBQ and Geary Farms. Looking for Super Bowl bbq ideas? W…

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BBQ Resolutions 2024 26:36

9M ago26:36

26:36

The Grill Coach is back! In this week's episode Jay and Frankie are back and talking our BBQ Resolutions for 2024! Frankie kicks off highlights with his New Year's cook including prime rib, home made stock, smoked pork belly, and mole! Jay talk's his Christmas Brisket - a new tradition? Jay and Frankie dive into some of our bbq resolutions - or int…

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Holidays 2023 13:31

10M ago13:31

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! 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 Youtu…

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[Repost] 5 Tips For Hosting a Holiday Party (Or Being a Good Grilling Potluck Guest) 49:55

10M ago49:55

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. Don’t forget to check out Sara’s past episodes: Sara Range Talks Traeger Cooking an…

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Thanksgiving Debrief 34:36

10M ago34:36

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. Jay cooked 3 turkeys this year and he breaks down his cooks including a spatchcocked turkey, an injected turkey, and a wet brined turkey! Frankie cooked 3 turkeys, too! He shares a spatchcocke…

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Turkey Tips (2023) 31:22

11M ago31:22

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. Jay kicks off highlights with a new find - Heirloom Market BBQ in Atlanta. Frankie talks chicken quarters and pork shoulder steaks on the Kanka Grill! BBQ Question of the week i…

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Brisket Dust 25:06

11M ago25:06

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. Frankie kicks off highlights with his most recent cook on the Kanka Grill. Jay talks pork chops with Kinder’s red garlic rub. BBQ Question of the week is, “What is the purpose o…

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Ace Hardware - Grayson, GA. 29:56

12M ago29:56

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! Ashley shares some behind the scenes info about Ace Hardware and talks bbq with Jay! She shares some of the top questions custome…

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Kanka Grill & 72 Chicken Wings 21:21

12M ago21:21

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, …

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Weber Kettle Ribs 27:14

1y ago27:14

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 …

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BBQ Horror Stories (2021 Repost) 1:07:03

1y ago1:07:03

1:07:03

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! 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 a…

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Highlight Adventures 16:22

1y ago16:22

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! 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! Fo…

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Fusion BBQ With Albert! 51:23

1y ago51:23

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! We kick it off with highlights - a Picanha double header! Frankie talks smoked picanha and Jay talks picanha steaks! This inspired our question of the week, “What is the picanha cut?” Check out…

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September 2023 Highlights 17:02

1y ago17:02

17:02

Frankie and Jay are checking in with a quick episode! We'll be back next week with a full episode, but until then check out this week's highlights! Check out all our past episodes at TheGrillCoach.com! 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 co…

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Injecting Meat 36:53

1y ago36:53

36:53

This week the guys are back and discussing injecting meat. Inspired by a question about injecting brisket, we break down the basics of how to inject meat for bbq. Tune into the episode below! Of course, we kick it off with highlights! Frankie shares his nextover chilaquiles. Jay talks the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill and the joy of sharing bbq. Che…

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Australian BBQ 1:00:48

1y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

This week Frankie and Jay are joined by Brian! We are going on another leg of our BBQ World Tour and talking Australian BBQ! Of course we kick it off with highlights! Brian shares a pro-tip on cooking chicken kabobs. Frankie gets back outside and is hanging chickens on The Pit Barrel Jr. Jay shares some last minute ribs and the bend test. BBQ quest…

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Heat - The Element of Transformation 50:58

1y ago50:58

50:58

This week Jay and Frankie talk about Heat, from the book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. In our final installment we break down some key elements and takeaways from the book. First, highlights! Frankie shares about a recent bbq he attended and we talk brisket lessons. Jay shares some listener feedback! BBQ question of the week, “Do you favor…

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Eating Out: BBQ 53:38

1y ago53:38

53:38

We’re back and are talking eating out, bbq edition! As more and more bbq restaurants are popping up all over the country we talk things to look for or consider when picking a bbq restaurant. We kick it off with the BBQ question of the week, “Do you have any special cuts of meat you favor when using the reverse sear method?” This week’s Grill Coach …

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July Highlights (2023) 24:58

1y ago24:58

24:58

We’re back in action this week talking July Highlights! We check in, share where we’ve been, and talk our favorite - bbq highlights! Frankie finds a supermercado and grills up some carne asada and adobe marinated beef short ribs. Jay does a Pinoy marinated brisket and pork shoulder steaks! Our listener question this week is, “Do you have any episod…

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BBQ Shacks & Sheds 47:25

1y ago47:25

47:25

This week we have a special listener episode with Joel! He shares his recent outdoor bbq shed build! We kick it off with highlights including Frankie’s #loaded potato hash and Jay’s Hunger adventures! BBQ question of the day is, “Is resting pulled pork mandatory?” This week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com! After the break we dive …

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4th of July BBQ:2023! 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

46:14

Dawn is back with Frankie and Jay and we are talking 4th of July BBQ: 2023! Tune into the episode below. We of course start with highlights! Dawn shares her 3-inch grilled ribeye on the vintage PK Grill. Frankie talks the #EverythingPlate from Kee’s Loaded Kitchen. Jay shares some bbq tv moments! BBQ question of the day is, “Does the 3-2-1 method w…

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BBQ World Tour - Filipino BBQ! 46:36

1+ y ago46:36

46:36

This week Frankie and Jay take another stop on our BBQ World Tour and are talking Filipino BBQ! From techniques to dishes we do a dive into this fascinating cuisine, and Jay even share some fun facts! (If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our previous World Tour episodes which are at TheGrillCoach.com!) We kick off highlights with Frankie…

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Listener Spotlight with Brian V! 56:38

1+ y ago56:38

56:38

We have a special episode this week and are joined by long time listener and supporter Brian V! In this listener spotlight we chat with Brian about the show, his bbq cooking practice, and even highlights! We kick off highlights with Brian’s smash burgers on the pellet grill. Frankie finally makes it into a Costco and makes pork spareribs on the Pit…

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Acid & Balance 45:19

1+ y ago45:19

45:19

We’re back in action this week and are talking ACID from Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat. We break down acid and the role it plays in our cooking. (If you haven’t already, make sure to check out our previous episodes on Salt and Fat!) We begin with highlights! Frankie shares how his Memorial Day BBQ played out, a special feature of the Firebo…

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Memorial Day 2023! 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

16:34

Happy Memorial Day from Jay and Frankie! We hope your weekend is filled with good food, family, and friends. See you next week! 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.…

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Ed Mitchell's Barbeque with Ryan Mitchell 58:11

1+ y ago58:11

58:11

This week Frankie and Jay are joined by Ryan Mitchell, co-author of Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque! This cookbook is not only full of amazing recipes highlighting North Carolina and whole-hog barbeque, but also offers an enlightening history behind this cherished tradition. Ryan shares the barbeque that started it all and growing up in the family business.…

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How To Pick A Pellet Cooker 49:42

1+ y ago49:42

49:42

Looking to buy a pellet cooker? You are in luck! This week Frankie and Jay are discussing picking a pellet cooker. From basic considerations to some you might have not thought of yet! Not sure if you want a pellet cooker? Make sure to check out our previous episode 18 You Should Buy A Pellet Cooker or read our blog 5 Reasons to Buy A Pellet Cooker!…

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Anatomy Of A Taco 47:58

1+ y ago47:58

47:58

This week we’re breaking down the anatomy of a taco! What makes a good taco? We go over the various components of a taco and discuss ways to put your own spin on this beloved classic. We kick it off with highlights! Frankie shares his first cook on a new gas grill and sunny Portland days. Jay talks tandoori chicken and yogurt marinades. BBQ questio…

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April Bonus Highlights! 20:04

1+ y ago20:04

20:04

Due to some unforeseen circumstances we aren't able to do a full show, but we still have some fun highlights we wanted to share this week. We're talking duroc pork, sausage tastings, cowboy steaks and more! We'll be back next week with a full show! Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! Email us at Support…

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Best BBQ Recipes For Beginners 1:01:38

1+ y ago1:01:38

1:01:38

Dawn’s back this week and we’re talking the best bbq recipes for beginners! We break down the best meals, proteins, vegetables and techniques for bbq beginners. Highlights kickoff with Dawn’s new Z-Grills Pellet Grill! Frankie shares his recent bbq blow out and his first tomahawk steak. Jay’s forced into some spring grill cleaning. BBQ question of …

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How To Smoke With Wood Chunks & Chips 55:33

1+ y ago55:33

55:33

This week Frankie and Jay dive into smoking with wood chunks or chips! We’re talking why, how, and when to best use wood chunks or chips when barbecuing or grilling. First, we kick it off with highlights. Jay shares a Korean short rib cook, and the importance of cooking with all you senses. Frankie shares spatchcock chicken two ways and a bbq take …

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How To Light Your BBQ 1:01:24

1+ y ago1:01:24

1:01:24

We’re back in action! This week Jay and Frankie are going back to basics and discussing how to light your charcoal. We talk types of fuel, tools, tips, and more! Tune into the episode below. As usual we’re kicking it off with highlights. Frankie starts with some life updates, getting his bbq back in action, and taco night! Jay shares a new find in …

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[Repost] BBQ World Tour - Mexican BBQ 1:00:39

1+ y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

The BBQ World Tour Continues with the next stop in Mexico! What is Mexican BBQ? Tune in and find out! Highlights include Frankie’s smoked pork chile verde, Jay’s ribs on the gateway, and the most amazing steaks Wes has ever cooked! BBQ question of the day is, "How and what do you smoke on a gas grill?” Check out this week's #GrillCoachRecommendatio…

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