The BBQ Show

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer chat with Jason Wagner this weekend. His team, Wags Backwoods BBQ is the 2025 American Royal World Series of Barbecue Open Contest OVERALL CHAMPION!  We also discuss turkey prep in front of Thanksgiving. 

Stunt and Jake are talking BBQ destinations in Minnesota with Jason DeRusha from Minnesota Monthly! Jason shares what it takes to be a food critic, and some of the state’s must-visit spots for great barbecue.  Find Jason's list here: https://shorturl.at/OsWRA

Dan Lewer from Neighbor's Meats in New Richland joins Stunt and Jake this weekend. Talking Deer Hunting and what to do with the venison. From field to freezer to smoker, we’re talking processing and prepping wild game the right way.

🐖 PORK. PORK. PORK.  This weekend on The BBQ Show, Stunt Monkey and Jake Pamer are talking all things pork with Jeremiah Mallard from Christensen Farms.  From juicy chops to smoky pulled perfection.

The real bosses take over The BBQ Show. It’s the second edition of the Wives Show!  Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer hand over the mics and see what their better halves really think about all this BBQ business.  Listen for laughs, stories, and maybe a little family roasting.

Sticky. Smoky. Perfect. Get ready for one delicious episode of The BBQ Show!  Highlighting an amazing spin on pork belly burnt ends and grilled sausage pasta! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer break down the recipes. 

🐖 This week on The BBQ Show, we’re talking pork! Pam Voelkel from Minnesota Pork joins Stunt and Jake to share insights, stories, and tips straight from the heart of pork country.  Ribs, chops, pulled pork, and more, let's bring more flavor to your grill.

National Chicken Month continues. Stunt and Jake are firing up the grill and sharing their favorite chicken recipes. Whether you love smoky thighs, juicy wings, or a whole bird hot off the smoker, we’ve got you covered. 

Steve Olson joins Stunt and Jake this weekend! The current Agricultural Strategy Consultant / former Director of the Chicken and Egg Association of MN discusses keeping your grill busy and what's new in the poultry industry.

Join Stunt and Jake as they discuss smokey wings to spatchcocked whole birds. This month they are going to make your chicken the star of the backyard.

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk Tailgating Etiquette with Mavericks fan and Blue Earth County Attorney, Pat McDermott! Discussing the do’s and don’ts every pitmaster should know before Tailgating!

#TailgateLife #TailgatingSeason #GameDayEats #TailgateParty #FootballAndFood #GrillAndChill

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are back at the Great Minnesota Get Together this week. We set up shop in the Beisswenger's Hometown Ace Hardware booth on the North End, talking with Bill and the new owner, Chad, about all the grilling supplies in their store in New Brighton. We also visit with Jim Jacobs from Traeger Grills and Joe from Schell's Brewery.

#Minnesota #StateFair #Beisswengers #Traeger #BBQ #Grilling #Beer #Schells

This weekend on The BBQ Show 🔥 it’s all about layering flavor! From rubs and sauces to smoke and different meats! Stunt and Jake are breaking down how to stack different combinations to build mouthwatering BBQ. Whether you’re experimenting for fun or out of necessity, they have an idea for everyone.

This weekend, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are joined by Sam Ziegler to discuss how Southern Minnesota's GreenSeam connects local ag with your BBQ. 🍖 From the corn and soybeans that feed our livestock to the cattle, hogs, and poultry raised right here, every great BBQ plate starts with Midwest farmers.

#BBQShow #GreenSeam #Minnesota #LocalBBQ #grillmasters #Pork #Beef #Chicken

Ever pulled your tri-tip off the grill and thought, “This isn’t quite right…”?  Too tough, too dry, or just missing that perfect flavor? 🤔 Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are diving into the most common tri-tip mistakes and how to fix them, so your next one is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. 🥩🔥

The BBQ Show is recorded in Mankato, Minnesota, and this weekend Stunt and Jake dive into one of Mankato’s tastiest traditions — RibFest! 🍖🎶 Your chance to sample saucy creations, catch live music, and enjoy a few beers with friends. Joined by Brian Sather, Co-Director of Hospitality and Guest Services, they discuss what it takes to organize and prepare for festival life.

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking about the kind of ribs that make you feel like a champ with every bite, BEEF RIBS! Scott Nelsen joins to discuss various techniques, as all three guys share what happens when ribs don't turn out as planned. 

#BBQShow #BeefRibs #LowAndSlow #MeatCandy #WeekendGrillGoals

Stunt and Jake are talking BBQ food trucks this weekend! Greg Traylor from TNT EATS & Mario Rivera from Legacy BBQ join the show to discuss their passion, what got them into BBQ, and what they've learned along the way.  

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they flip the script. It’s not leftovers, it’s what we planned for.  Think smoked brisket quesadillas, pulled pork breakfast burritos, or BBQ chicken flatbreads that’ll make your taste buds do a double-take.  Cook once and eat twice (or three times) without ever getting bored.

#BBQShow #LeftoversOnPurpose #SmokeItTwice #CookOnceEatBetter #BBQLife

For Independence Day weekend, we're talking with Lindsey Loken of Blondies Butcher Shop! Owner-operator of a small-town butcher shop, a BBQ expert, an ag advocate, an educator, and a speaker! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer learn about her background and what it means to keep the butcher tradition alive in 2025.

This weekend Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are sharing tips and hot takes on how to get the most flavor out of your charcoal fire. Whether you’re a casual charcoal user or a seasoned pitmaster, enjoy the show as we fire that thing up!  Sponsored by the Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault!

#BBQShow #CharcoalChat #GrillSeason #LowAndSlow

This weekend, fire things up pizza-style, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking with Dina Guillen, author of “Pizza on a Plank."  Discussing ways to bring the crispy, smoky magic of wood-fired pizza to your own backyard. From classic favorites to bold new toppings, this episode is your cheat code to wood-fired pizza without buying an outdoor pizza oven. Don’t miss it!

The BBQ Show is brought to you weekly by the Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault.
#BBQShow #GrillPizza #PizzaOnAPlank #BBQSeason #WoodFiredAtHome

This weekend on The BBQ Show, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer welcome Jeremiah Mallard!  He shares his BBQ history, from competition to brick-and-mortar. Then he gives us the inside scoop on Pitmasters on the Prairie — the competition coming up next weekend (June 21) with Christensen Farms.

The BBQ Show is brought to you weekly by the Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault.
#BBQShow #PitmastersOnThePrairie #JeremiahMallard #BBQSeason #GrillTalk

 Ned Adams, owner of Dutch Oven Daddy, joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer to dive into the world of cast iron cooking! From searing steaks to baking cornbread, there's nothing quite like cooking with cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens!

Special guest, Andy Boterman joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer to talk about the almighty hamburger! Wednesday was National Burger Day, from smash burgers to stacked patties, it's all things burger!

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are firing up the grill and sharing their favorite side dishes!  Cornbread, beans, corn-on-the-cob, maybe vegetables.

National BBQ Month started in 1963... Originally June, then July, now MAY! 
🔥National BBQ Day is May 16 - 🍗Traeger Day May 17 - 🍔National Burger Day May 28
Plus, it's our four-year anniversary! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk about it all this weekend on The BBQ Show!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer dive into the versatile art of grilling on a flattop with five-time James Beard Award winner, Steven Raichlen. From the equipment to traditions, whether you call it a griddle, plancha, teppan, or flattop, this style of cooking unlocks new flavors!

May is Beef Month, load up the smoker as Stunt and Jake talk all things Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 🥩  Kelly Schmidt from the Minnesota Beef Council joins the show to talk about what's happening in the beef industry, the market, and what's on the grill this May!

#MinnesotaInMay is May 9 & 10 in St. Peter at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds.  Craig and John from the Minnesota Barbeque Society join Stunt and Jake this week to talk about all the festivities, including Friday night Kids Q and BBQ Bean Competition. 

Learn how to spend that tax refund! Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they chat with Aaron from Northern Fire Grilling & BBQ Supply about new smokers, grilling tools, and must-have accessories! 

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking with Tracy from Spice Partners! There's more to the spice game than you think; plus we'll learn about Tracy's passion for spicing up the grill.  The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

The BBQ Show hit the road a few weekends ago, visiting some of Minnesota’s favorite BBQ joints, meat markets, and BBQ supply stores! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer recap all the stops packing in all things BBQ! #MNBBQTrip

It's Cari's return to talk about grilling vegetables! 🥕🌽She'll share some incredible veggie options; she's been trying to get Stunt Monkey to try more for years. Whether you're a meat-lover or a veggie fanatic, Cari always surprises us.

The BBQ Show is sponsored by the Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Proud sponsor of The BBQ Show, the Depot Bar & Grill's owner, Chef Jeff LaBeau joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer this weekend to share his passion for cooking. We learn more about the Depot and its 30+ years of making tracks! Fire that thing up!

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer this Saturday morning, broadcasting LIVE from the Mankato Home Show inside the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Talking with special guest Kevin from Neighbor's Meats!

It's been a week!  Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are to talk BBQ over the weekend! Talking flatops and a smoked queso recipe you might want to write down. The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.  Experiment and have fun; now fire that thing up!

We’re spicing it up with hot sauces — from smoky and sweet to fiery and unforgiving!  🌶️🔥  Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are joined by Pat McCabe and Mike Young to discuss the best sauces to pair with certain foods and then methods for making your own sauces at home. 
🚂 The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Craving BBQ but short on time. Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking BBQ Shortcuts this weekend, with our special guest, Shawn from S&B BBQ! He’s sharing his best time-saving tips and tricks to get that smoky, mouthwatering flavor without spending all day at the grill.
🚂 The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault. 

That grill can do more than burgers and ribs — how about cold-smoking!?  Joined by local backyard barbquers, Mike Altomari and Scott Nelsen we discuss smoked Cheez-Its and cheeses! Adding incredible smoky depth to cheeses like cheddar and gouda to upgrade your sandwiches.

Exciting news this week - The BBQ Show welcomes our newest sponsor: The Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault, MN. We're excited to share their passion for food in the coming weeks.