The BBQ Nerds Podcast

S2 Ep6: Direct Heat Isn’t Just Radiant — It’s How Radiant and Convective Heat Work Together

Direct heat cooking is often misunderstood because people try to explain it using airflow logic borrowed from offset smokers. In this episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, F

S2 Ep5: Fire Structure for Offset Smokers: Why Your Pit Feels Hard to Run

If your offset smoker feels harder to run than it should, this episode explains why — and it has nothing to do with recipes or target temperatures. In this episode of Th

S2 Ep4: Cooking Temperature Myths: Why Chasing Thermometer Readings Is Holding You Back

If chasing thermometer readings stresses you out, this episode is for you. In this episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer — breaks down one o

S2 Ep3: Draw Explained: Volume, Velocity, and How Air Really Moves in an Offset Smoker

If your pit has hot spots, uneven temperatures, or smoke that never seems to behave, this episode explains why. In this episode, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer — dives

S2 Ep2: Fire Behavior 101: How Heat Really Moves Inside Your Smoker

Welcome back to Season 2 of The BBQ Nerds Podcast. If you’ve ever struggled to control your smoker temperature or felt like your fire has a mind of its own, this episode

S2 Ep1: Season 2 Teaser: This Isn’t Another BBQ Podcast (Trailer)

Welcome to Season 2 of The BBQ Nerds Podcast — and if you’re here, you already know this isn’t just another BBQ podcast. This season is for the folks who don’t just cook

S1 Ep12: Middle Eastern BBQ Twists and Horseradish Hacks - Fusion Flavors Unleashed (Part 4)

Turn up the heat with Part 4 of the BBQ Nerds Podcast, carved from our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) expl

S1 Ep11: Injections and Fusion BBQ - From Competition Secrets to Global Flavors (Part 3)

Get ready for the another slice of our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream on the BBQ Nerds Podcast! In Part 3, hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) an

S1 Ep10: Mopping vs. Saucing - Carolina Vinegar, Alabama White Sauce, and Texas Pepper Jelly (Part 2)

Fire up your pits and join Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) for Part 2 of the BBQ Nerds Podcast, sliced from our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream!  T

S1 Ep9: Regional Barbecue Smokers, Rubs, and Sauces - Texas Brisket to Kansas City Ribs (Part 1)

Welcome to the BBQ Nerds Podcast, where smoked meats meet science and flavor innovation! In this 15-minute episode (Part 1 of our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream), hosts Dav

S1 Ep8: Exterior BBQ Pit Maintenance & Patina Tips | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6

Polish your pit’s exterior with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) dive into outdoor BBQ maintenance. From battli

S1 Ep8: Chimney Cleaning & Rust Removal for BBQ Pits | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5

Elevate your BBQ pit care with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) tackle chimney and rust challenges. Wondering h

S1 Ep7: Steam Cleaning BBQ Pits & Wet Wood Fixes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4

Level up your BBQ pit game with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) spill the beans on steam cleaning and wet wood

S1 Ep6: BBQ Pit Cleaning Hacks: Kitty Litter, Degreasers & Brushes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3

Level up your BBQ pit cleaning game with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) reveal pro hacks to keep your grill sp

S1 Ep5: Seasoning vs. Cleaning BBQ Pits: Tools & Techniques | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2

Unlock the secrets of seasoning and cleaning BBQ pits in BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) break down the differen

S1 Ep4: BBQ Pit Cleaning 101: Avoid Grease Fires & Toxins | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1

Dive into BBQ pit cleaning with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) share expert tips on keeping your barbecue pit

S1 Ep3: Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker

In this episode, hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) discuss "Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker," as we dive deep into the world of BBQ

S1 Ep2: The BBQ Nerds Podcast - Sizzling Steaks: Guide To Searing Success

Welcome to this exciting episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, where we bring the heat straight from the BBQ Nerd studios! Join hosts Dave Fier and Frank Cox as they dive int

S1 Ep1: Brisket Breakdown: Techniques, Tips, and Pit Secrets

Welcome to the very first episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, where pitmasters unite to explore all things BBQ!  Join hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smoke