Episodes 90
Avg. Duration 15m
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Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover, the girl behind one of America's top BBQ websites GirlsCanGrill.com and a contestant on Food Network's BBQ Brawl, shares quick BBQ tips you can squeeze into your day to help you up your BBQ game.

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S3E6 How to save (or even make) money with competition BBQ

Feb 26, 2026 16m

Want to save a little money on competition BBQ? If you're staring at a pan of BBQ trimmings after a cook (especially competition practice), don't toss them. That "leftover" brisket and pork is…

S3E5 American Idol for BBQ: Inside the BBQ World Cup

Feb 12, 2026 43m

The founders of Barbecue World Cup say they're building "American Idol for barbecue," with a $1 million prize and a plan to pull backyard cooks and seasoned teams into the same global spotlight. In…

S3E4 Goldee's Brisket: Will it work for competition BBQ?

Feb 05, 2026 13m

Goldee's BBQ is known for its brisket. They don't wrap it during the cook. They only wrap it when they hold it. In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what…

S3E3 Did the judges even taste my meat?

Jan 29, 2026 22m

Do you ever wonder if the judges actually tasted the meat you turned in or if your box might have gotten mixed up? In this week's BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover shares what she…

S3E2 First Teams Qualify for the $1 Million BBQ World Cup

Jan 22, 2026 13m

The race to the $1 million prize is officially underway. In this episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast, Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the first competitions that have qualified teams for…

S3E1 The Most Forgiving Chicken Cut (and It's Under $1/lb)

Jan 15, 2026 13m

Chicken is one of the most common proteins people cook on the grill, and also one of the most complained about. Most people default to chicken breasts, but those are one of the least forgiving cuts…

S2E43 Stop Guessing: The Right Way to Cook Prime Rib

Dec 18, 2025 15m

Regisration is open for the Memphis in May Open Fire World Championships. Plus, prime rib doesn't have to be scary. In this episode, Christie Vanover of Girls Can Grill shares her step-by-step method…

S2E42 Baking on the Grill: Holiday Desserts with Smoke & Flair

Dec 04, 2025 13m

It's the holidays, which means it's baking season. But who says dessert has to stay in the kitchen? In this episode, Christie Vanover reveals why some of the best dessert makers in the country are…

S2E41 Let's Talk Turkey: Cook The Perfect Turkey On Any Grill

Nov 20, 2025 14m

This Thanksgiving-themed episode breaks down everything you need to cook the perfect holiday turkey no matter what grill you're using. Christie Vanover shares her step-by-step tips for choosing the…

S2E40 How Live Fire Is Reshaping Competition Barbecue

Nov 13, 2025 15m

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover breaks down the explosive rise of live fire competitions after working behind the scenes at the Texas Open Fire Meat Up. She shares how the event drew global…

S2E39 I'm sharing ALL my competition secrets

Nov 06, 2025 5m

Award-winning pitmaster and Girls Can Grill founder Christie Vanover pulls back the curtain on her newest venture: Competition BBQ Tips, an online education platform designed to help backyard cooks…

S2E38 Pastrami Kits and BBQ Festivals

Oct 23, 2025 8m

Christie shares where she's at in the launch of her new pastrami kit, plus she invites everyone out to the Las Vegas BBQ Festival and car show, which is a fun free event where she'll be doing BBQ…

S2E37 Back from the Jack: Christie Vanover's inside look at barbecue's biggest stage

Oct 16, 2025 24m

Judging the Jack Daniel's Invitational Barbecue is not just a seat at the table. It is a front-row view of how the world's best teams win, how flavors evolve, and how tradition and Tennessee whiskey…

S2E36 Downsizing My Competition Trailer: New Design Must-Haves

Oct 02, 2025 11m

Champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is changing up her competition trailer and entire travel setup. Find out what she's looking for with her new trailer design and why she's making the change. Girls…

S2E35 Smoked Tri-Tip Chili: My award-Winning Recipe

Sep 25, 2025 12m

It's fall, so champion pitmaster Christie Vanover is walking you through her full recipe for smoked chili with tri tip. Full Recipe: https://girlscangrill.com/recipe/beef/champion-chili/ YouTube…

S2E34 BBQ Myths, BBQ Fails and BBQ AI

Sep 18, 2025 52m

Kell Phelps, publisher of Barbecue News and managing partner of NBBQA, has launched a new barbecue podcast called Now That's Smokin. This week's BBQ Tips Podcast is a collab with Kell. He invited…

S2E33 Make BBQ Not War: Tending the Fire Of Unity

Sep 11, 2025 5m

In a divided time, BBQ may be the common ground we all need. Christie Vanover reflects on how BBQ is more than food. It's a way to unite people across divides. Discover how tending the fire can heal,…

S2E32 World Champ + Official Judge Share Everything You Need to Know About The Jack

Sep 04, 2025 1h 12m

This is a special episode of the BBQ Tips Podcast. Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover is joined by BBQ World Champion David Bouska of Butcher BBQ. Together, they share some real insider tips about…

S2E31 On the BBQ Trail: Where I'll Be (and How to Join In)

Aug 28, 2025 11m

Champion Pitmaster Christie Vanover will be traveling across the country over the next few months to compete, judge and organize different events. From Idaho to Tennessee to Texas, check out the live…

S2E30 How to grill oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver

Aug 21, 2025 10m

Last week, Christie shared the top 10 foods Americans hate. This week, she grilled up some oysters, squid, tofu, sardines and liver. Here's what happened. Find out if the foods are on her love it or…

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