The Grill Coach

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 Tenderloin with Croix Valley Greenbeans.  
• Barnaby from Blazin’ Barrels BBQ: Barnaby talks about his experience with Blazin’ Barrels BBQ team and the BBQ community that is alive and well at the WFC. 

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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 them on instagram @croixvalley  
• Jennifer Norem  - Is the first-round sandwich competition 2nd place winner with a cobbler club sandwich. 
• Kathy Harmon and Rowan - Team K-Hart Mom and family team share their experiences at WFC and their Grilled Gourmet Sandwich made with grilled quail, elk loin, and kangaroo.   
• Rick Duffy - Chef Rick D from Crow’s Foot BBQ and Taste of Canada winner. He shares his Double Duck Rueben with Smoked Duck Breast Sandwich made with King Cole Ducks. 
• David Eaheart - American Pie Champion and dessert category competitor with The Chestnut Pig, and Prairie Fresh Pork salesman. He shares his unique dessert entry! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

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• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
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• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

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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 insights on what its like to judge so many fantastic events and her experience growing with the WFC.
• Janette  - Head Cheferee for the 2024 WFC. She shares why Cheferees’ are important and their role in foodsports, how she got started with the WFC, and the future of the industry. 
• Joel  - A spectator and listener to The Grill Coach podcast as well as a home bbq enthusiast who shares his experiences at this amazing event. 
• Keith Goldsmith - We were so honored to meet a long time listener Keith as he has been listening since episode 1! We talked to him about his Grill Coach journey and he even shares his Pastrami Cook procedure with us. 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

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• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

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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 90-Day Fiancé franchise who is now partnered with MSH Nation that sells a variety of rubs and sauces. 
• Al Frugoni  is a headline guest at the WFC with an amazing live fire demonstration where he is hanging 7 bone rib roast and whole hogs. Vegetables are only for decoration. 
• Jack and David  are accomplished professional chefs and they schooled us on all the great things American Culinary Federation does for chefs - and home cooks, alike. 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

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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! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

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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! 

After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!

You can email [email protected], 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! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

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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! 

Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!

After the break we dive into the Konnected Joe! What is a Konnected Joe? What fuel should you use with a Konnected Joe? How do you light the Konnected joe? How do you mantain temp in a Konnected Joe? How does WiFi Connected Technology work on the Konnected Joe? What can you cook on the Konnected Joe? We answer this and so much more! 

After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!

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! Give us a call at (503) 850-8468!

You can email [email protected], 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! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

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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 or Text us at (503) 850-8468! 

Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!

After the break we dive into griddle cooking! What’s the difference between grilling and griddling? Does a griddle provide any unique flavor? Can you get smoke flavor on a griddle? From accessories to cleaning, and even biscuits and gravy on the griddle we cover it all. Tune into the episode below! 

After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!

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 [email protected], 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! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

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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 comments below! Do you have a grill coach question? Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468! 

Check out this week’s Grill Coach Recommendation at TheGrillCoach.com!

After the break we dive into seasoning and maintaining cast iron. Brian shares some valuable resources for this from Teach A Man To Fish on YouTube and Cast Iron Chris on Instagram. Jay and Brian go over quick cleans, to use soap or not, and maintenance 101, and more! Tune into the episode below!  

After 150+ episodes we’d like to send a huge thank you to you to our Patreon supporters - we couldn’t do it with out you! Learn more about our Patreon here and grab your free magnetic meat temperature chart!

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

Support the show

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 [email protected], 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! 

Have a grill coach question you would like us to answer on the show? Let us know! 

• Email us at [email protected] 
• Call or Text us at (503) 850-8468
• Follow us on Instagram or Facebook @TheGrillCoach.
• Check out the Member’s Mark Pro Series with Thermostatic Control, now available at your local Sam’s Club store!

Support the show