The BBQ Show

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.

The camera eats before anyone else, right?!  Andy Boterman joins The BBQ Show to talk about food photography and social media. It’s not about fancy cameras, it’s about someone scrolling who can almost taste it. 

We’re talking SAUCE. The kind you mop, brush, dunk, and debate about.  Mike Young with Prime Sauce Co. joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer to discuss how his sauce has grown from backyard to now being commercially sold in stores.

Stunt and Jake share their BBQ Predictions for 2026 on the first hour-long show of the year.

It's a holiday weekend, Stunt and Jake are sharing their favorite memories of 2025!  Guests, cookouts, and other reasons we love hosting this show! 

Two awesome surprises to start the show, then we attempt to dive into the State of BBQ. You know where it’s going, what flavors are trending, new gear, and what’s lighting up pits across the country. Bend of the River BBQ's Jeremy Prange joins Stunt and Jake. 

Welcome back April Graf as we discuss keeping it healthy over the holidays.  As a Hy-Vee Registered Dietitian, she shares tips on smarter sides, keys to guilt-free grilling, and she has tips to help you enjoy the season without feeling like you need a New Year’s reset.

It's Stunt and Jake's Christmas Wish List on The BBQ Show!!  From smokers to rubs to must-have gadgets, we’re talking everything pitmasters hope Santa drops under the tree.

Stunt and Jake are talking knife sharpening and cooking with Luke from Blue Line Sharpening. If your blades are dull, Luke’s bringing the tips, tricks, and edge you need.  Tune in and level up your cuts!

Great BBQ doesn’t have to break the bank! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer fire up the mics with Brad Baych aka Butcher Wizard, for a full breakdown on BBQ on a budget. Learn how to turn affordable cuts into mouth-watering steaks, season smart, and build big flavor without spending big money. 💸🔥🍖 Brad, author of Primal Cuts, shares pro tips on buying the best meat at the best price, plus how to select, prep, and cook primal, subprimal, and retail cuts of beef like a true wizard at the butcher block. #BBQOnABudget  #TheBBQShow #ButcherWizard #PrimalCuts #BudgetBBQ #GrillTips #BBQHacks #MeatTips 

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. 🥩🔥