The BBQ Show

Scott Erdmann, founder of the BBQ World Cup, joins Stunt Monkey and Jake on The BBQ Show! We're getting all the updates on the BBQ World Cup as it brings the global BBQ community together! We'll learn behind-the-scenes details and what it takes to turn a passion for barbecue into an international competition!

Thyron Mathews BBQ joins The BBQ Show this weekend to dive into Iowa's BBQ scene and recap the Midwest Pork Summit with Minnesota Pork 🐷. Thyron will share his experience on BBQ television shows and explore the passion that's fueled his journey in the world of BBQ.

Jess Pryles joins Stunt and Jake this weekend on The BBQ Show! The founder of Hardcore Carnivore, live-fire cooking expert, author, and meat science graduate joins us to talk all things meat, the art of live-fire cooking, and her brand-new book, Prime Cuts, released this week!

From the science behind great meat to the secrets of cooking it right, we're digging into it all with Jess Pryles!

#TheBBQShow #JessPryles #HardcoreCarnivore #BBQ #LiveFireCooking #MeatScience #Grilling #SmokingMeat #BBQLife

Pam Voelkel from Minnesota Pork joins Stunt and Jake this weekend for PORK MONTH! We're talking about the latest news in the pork industry, what it means at the store, and what we should try at home.  Pam might even share her favorite recipes.

The BBQ Ninja carves out some time for The BBQ Show this weekend. Craig joins Stunt and Jake to chat about the American Royal World Series of BBQ, the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational, the Royal Oak Invitational, and hunting season. Plus, Jake shares his Hot Takes and the Pork Report with Minnesota Pork!

How many seasonings is TOO many seasonings?  The limit does not exist.  Join The BBQ Show this weekend as we talk about the seasonings taking over our cabinets, the ones we ALWAYS reach for, and whether you really need 37 different BBQ rubs.  We're also joined by Neal Stocker of Fender Bender BBQ, one of the nation's best Backyard pitmasters right now. 

The NFL is back, plus college and high school football are underway, and that means one thing… TAILGATING SEASON IS HERE! 🏈🔥Join The BBQ Show this weekend as we talk with product expert Max Good about the best grills, gear, and tools to build the perfect tailgate.  Fire up the grill and get ready for game day with The BBQ Show!

The BBQ Show fires it up this weekend with Brett Gallaway from the Steak Cookoff Association!  SCA-sanctioned cook-offs welcome all backyard skills, competing for cash, trophies, and prizes at a one-day event. Definitely growing in popularity, Jake is practically already signed up. We'll learn how it started and where it's going as Brett joins us from Fort Worth, TX.  We'll also add in Pork Report with Minnesota Pork!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer visit the Great Minnesota Get-Together! Broadcasting from the Minnesota State Fair at the Beisswenger's Hometown Hardware location with the man, Bill Juergens, Traeger Jim, and the latest products from Weber, Big Green Egg, and more! We also learn the backstory on State Fair staple, RC's BBQ. 

#Traeger #Ace #Weber #StateFair #Minnesota

Stunt and Jake are making their Fantasy BBQ Draft!  What meat will go in the first round?!  We'll also cover listener emails, The Pork Report, and Jake's BBQ Hot Takes!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer welcome Bradley Kurtz of SafesideBBQ to The BBQ Show! Brad is a U.S. Air Force combat veteran; he and his wife, Christina, founded their food truck with the mission to serve slow-smoked, handcrafted barbecue made with heart and purpose. We learn about the pains and adventures of starting a food truck and creating that community around you.

Jonathan Bender joins the show this weekend! He's the owner and curator of the world's first Museum of BBQ!  As a returning guest, we discuss how the first full year has gone and learn what people have shared with him.  We'll also touch on the regions of BBQ flavors, cover the Pork Report, and Listener Emails! You can always email Stunt and Jake at [email protected]. 

Hickory Street Ribfest is next weekend, so this weekend, Brian Sather joins The BBQ Show. He's Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center's Co-Director of Hospitality and Guest Services. He'll share details about this year's event, changes, BBQ options, and more!

Jake is prepping for a camping trip!  We're discussing which items he'll need and how to plan for those big fireside meals! Plus, we have BBQ Hot Takes, Listener Emails, and The Pork Report!

Craig The BBQ Ninja joins Stunt and Jake this weekend on The BBQ Show! He's been cooking professionally for 25+ years and specializes in ANYTHING grilled or smoked.  Craig is actually the Chief BBQ Officer for Royal Oak Charcoal. We dive into a bit of everything: where the nickname came from, his first BBQ comp team, how to prepare alligator, and more.

This weekend we're joined by Susie Bulloch, founder of Hey Grill, Hey! She turned a passion for helping people make better barbecue into a brand that's reached millions. Susie has launched her own line of sauces and rubs, and built a family business alongside her husband, Taste Test Todd.

If you've ever searched for a BBQ recipe online, chances are you've cooked one of Susie's creations. Don't miss this conversation with the queen of backyard BBQ this weekend on The BBQ Show!

Whether you're firing up the grill for the Fourth of July or just looking for an excuse to cook outside, this weekend is packed with Hot Dog facts! Join Stunt and Jake to learn about an American icon:🌭

We're talking summer party tips; how to feed a crowd, stay ahead of the chaos, and make your cookout the one everyone remembers.
Grab your favorite drink, fire up the grill, and join us this weekend! 🍖☀️ 

The BBQ Show is talking fast-food BBQ this weekend. From pulled pork sandwiches to brisket and everything in between; who serves the best BBQ without making you wait by the smoker for 12 hours? Then, Todd Wilbur joins Stunt and Jake to talk about his book "Hack That Dish."  Learn the steps it takes to recreate famous recipes!  

Presented by Pitmaster's on the Prairie at Christensen Farms!

This weekend, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking Pitmasters on the Prairie with Sweet Natty's Smokin' Q.  Jeff from Sweety Natty's had the new barrel smokers from Anchor Grills at #MNinMay; will he use them again? We discuss competition prep, BBQ Hot Takes, and The Pork Report with Minnesota Pork.

The BBQ SHOW is presented by Pitmasters on the Prairie at Christensen Farms, Sleepy Eye on Saturday, June 20.

Join The BBQ Show as Emily and Bill from Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm share their story and passion for the PIZZA! We chit chat about a part of the business they don't always dive into, as far as the ovens, smokers & what ingredients Emily and Bill smoke. Ironically, this lands on the weekend, the Pleasant Grove Pizza Farm features a pizza with gourmet cheese and smoked garlic from their garden.  Listen and learn what they do and how we can bring that home.

Final week of Beef Month and The BBQ Show is loaded up to talk cuts of meat, hamburger favorites, money-saving techniques, and more. Joining Stunt and Jake are Minnesota Beef CEO, Kelly Schmidt, and  Brad Baych, aka the Butcher Wizard!  Listen to find out where's the beef!

Stunt and Jake talk about the best side dishes for any BBQ, but specifically Memorial Day! They also cover the Rules of BBQ and a Memphis in May Recap!

This weekend, The BBQ Show is talking with Scott Erdmann, co-founder of the BBQ World Cup. Learn how all the best pitmasters in the world are throwing down for BBQ bragging rights and ONE MILLION DOLLARS! It's more than a comp in Vegas, it's something for everyone who loves BBQ.  #RoadTo1Million #BBQWorldCup #CompetitionBBQ #BBQ #BBQLife 

This weekend on The BBQ Show, Stunt and Jake are talking flat top cooking with the WALTWINS! YouTube influencers dedicated to bringing positive, high-energy to their cooking videos! PLUS they're TWINS! Adam and Brett are producing clean, entertaining content that you and your kids can enjoy.  And if you’ve got a griddle, this one’s for you.

We’re diving into:
🥓 Why cooking together hits different
🔥 Go-to flat top tricks & tips
🍳 Breakfast on the griddle … it’s gonna make you hungry

The BBQ Show is talking with Phil Gorman, the President of the Minnesota Barbeque Society. We talk #MNinMay, MN TOY, and BWC qualifier!  Teams are coming from all across the Midwest, including Canada, to the Nicollet County Fairgrounds in St. Peter on May 8-9.

We dive into the story of the new Oak & Steel Smokehouse!  Talking premium, ready-to-eat BBQ; made with simple ingredients and no fillers, smoked in Cologne, MN.  

Spring is here, and Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are firing things up. From getting your grill dialed in for the season to turning that tax refund into some seriously fun new accessories, it’s all on this episode of The BBQ Show.

Join The BBQ Show this weekend as Stunt and Jake are joined by Sean, owner of MN Wing King!  Fresh off his appearance on America's Best Restaurants, he shares his passion for cooking for others, which led him to smoking BBQ just 5 years ago. 

This weekend, The BBQ Show is smoking a whole hog for the curling club and finding out what Stunt all did in Las Vegas at the International Pizza Expo! So whether you’re firing up the smoker, thinking about Easter dinner, or want to hear us talk BBQ and life, join the show this weekend.

This week on The BBQ Show, we're talking with Ryan and Kim about Spaceman Knives. Never a dull moment with these two, you learn quickly why they're on the cutting edge of the industry! They share their story, the passion behind growing something during COVID, and where they see it going. It takes more than just being sharp to design these knives. 🔪🥩

The BBQ Show is on the road again this weekend as Stunt and Jake broadcast from Joe's Camper Sales 29th Annual RV Camper Show. Talking about camper setups and live-fire cooking!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are broadcasting at the Mankato Home Show this weekend!  Dan and Amber from Hilltop Neighbor’s Meats  join to share their exciting success and stories about working with your spouse. 

Jake may be on VACATION… but he’s not off the hook. Above and Beyond, John, along with Jake, are on the air this weekend, broadcasting from sunny Florida! We’re talking fresh fish and plenty more during The BBQ Show! 

Cari’s hanging with The BBQ Show this weekend, and we’re talking more than just “throw it on the grill and hope.”  Vegetables aren’t punishment.  They’re an opportunity (or so she says).🔥Did you know there is a vegetable of the year?!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer join the Al Travis show every other week, so this week they thought it would be great to have him on the BBQ Show!  Al's not brand new to barbecue, but he does a lot of questions!

Valentine’s Day weekend… and there’s no better time for a steak night. 🥩 The BBQ Show is talking all our favorite ways to make the perfect steak and how you can impress someone you love.

Lindsey Loken from Blondies Butcher Shop joins Stunt and Jake on The BBQ Show to talk about the Minnesota Pork Congress and everything happening at her unique shop in Wanamingo!  Then the boys talk about Super Bowl snacks.

Last week, we teased it; this week, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking all things spud.  Potatoes don’t get enough grill credit; they're smoked, grilled, smashed, stuffed, and whatever other a-peel-ing ideas you can toss over the fire.

High Temp at -10° to talk cold-weather grilling and smoking! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer share tips for keeping temps steady, managing smoke in the cold, and turning winter cooks into big wins. ❄️🔥 If you’re brave enough to fire up the grill right now… this one’s for you.