Episodes

  • GrillBlazer with Bob Healey
    Feb 6 2025

    This week Jay and Brian are back in the studio and are talking with Bob Healey, the inventor of the GrillGun! We dive into how this product was developed and what makes this product so unique - and fun!

    Bob shares the entrepreneurial journey behind inventing the GrillGun and bringing it to market, best practices for optimal performance, and the best way to light charcoal. We discuss this and much more, tune into the episode below and grab your own GrillGun at GrillBlazer.com!

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    1 hr
  • Chef, Rice, and Noodles at WFC 2024!
    Jan 23 2025

    This week the Jay and Brian are talking with competitors from the Chef, Rice, and Noodle categories in our final episode from the World Food Championships 2024$

    Interviews Include:

    • Chef G (Gamal Amadou): Country Club Chef from Bethesda, Maryland shared about the highly competitive chef competitor.
    • Chelsea: CJ from The Barrel Room and V with Naan Stop Donor described beating an Iron Chef and cooking in the “Rahhs” category.
    • Keisha: Shares with us about writing a cooking history book about Caribbean cuisine - Caribe Cookbook - and talks to us about her dish.
    • Chef Antwan Coleman - Private Chef Antwan stops by and shares his rice and noodle cook!
    • Machete and Pat: Threw down on all things El Gordo Niños before competing in Pasta on Day Three. Wait ‘til you see his dish - WOW!

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Juniors, Bacon, & Seafood at WFC 2024
    Jan 16 2025

    This week the Jay and Brian are talking with Junior Competitors, Bacon Champions, Dessert, Seafood and More with live interviews from World Food Championships 2024!

    Interviews Include:

    • Julia and Maddie - Stopped by and shared what it was like to ROCK the Junior Chef category, taking home first place ~and~ best communication.
    • Logan - Detailed the Junior competition representing Anderson High.
    • Scott - Round One Bacon Champion Scott stops by and shares his game day winning experience!
    • Jared & Melissa - Bacon competitors Jared and Melissa are from the Telluridechef.com and Experienceachef.com Team and are talking about their elevated game gay Peanut Butter, Bacon, Banana, and Jelly Sandwich!
    • Marc and Princess - Chef Couple from Melbourne Australia! They both competed in BBQ last year Marc and Princess Anne came by for a “natter” about competing in dessert and seafood.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • BBQ at The World Food Championships (2024)
    Dec 19 2024

    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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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Sandwich and Dessert Competitors - WFC 2024
    Dec 12 2024

    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!

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 2
    Dec 6 2024

    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • The Grill Coach 2024 World Food Championships Part 1
    Nov 21 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Mike McCloud Visits The Grill Coach - World Food Championships
    Nov 6 2024

    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!

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    46 mins