The BBQ Nerds Podcast

The BBQ Nerds Podcast

The BBQ Nerds Podcast

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
61%
Hosting
audioboom.com

About This Podcast

Welcome to The BBQ Nerds Podcast — the inner circle of barbecue.
This isn’t just a show.
This is a movement for the people who feel the call of the coal bed… who track airflow like meteorologists… who know their pit better than their extended family.

If you’re here, you’re already one of us — a BBQ Nerd.
 Not because you asked…
 But because the smoke chose you.

Hosted by Frank Cox, The BBQ Pit Engineer, this podcast reveals the fire, the science, and the secrets behind great barbeque.
Not the Instagram version.
The real version — where heat transfer, draft control, and meat structure actually matter.

Every Tuesday, you’ll get short, high-impact episodes covering the sacred subjects, including:

  • Fire behavior (the first commandment)

  • Airflow & draft (the breath of the pit)

  • Coal bed mastery (the heart of the heat)

  • Direct heat vs offset (the ancient argument)

  • Brisket physics (the rite of passage)

  • Meat science (the truth behind tenderness)

And as members of the inner circle, we also follow the sacred teachings of BBQ Nerds:
 BBQ is spelled BBQ in all situations — but the enlightened spell it “barbeque” when writing it out… or “’que” when we’re communicating in the group chat during a long cook.

People will try to correct you.
 Smile knowingly.
 They are not yet part of the circle.
 (But they will be.)

If you love barbecue deeply — almost spiritually — welcome home.

New episodes arrive every Tuesday morning.
Invite another BBQ Nerd into the circle…
And remember: once you see the smoke, you can’t go back.

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S2E6 S2 Ep6: Direct Heat Isn’t Just Radiant — It’s How Radiant and Convective Heat Work Together

Jan 20, 2026 26m Transcript

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, Frank Cox — The BBQ Pit Engineer…

S2E5 S2 Ep5: Fire Structure for Offset Smokers: Why Your Pit Feels Hard to Run

Jan 13, 2026 35m Transcript

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 The BBQ Nerds Podcast, Frank Cox…

S2E4 S2 Ep4: Cooking Temperature Myths: Why Chasing Thermometer Readings Is Holding You Back

Dec 23, 2025 26m Transcript

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 of the biggest sources of…

S2E3 S2 Ep3: Draw Explained: Volume, Velocity, and How Air Really Moves in an Offset Smoker

Dec 16, 2025 34m Transcript

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 deep into one of the most…

S2E2 S2 Ep2: Fire Behavior 101: How Heat Really Moves Inside Your Smoker

Dec 09, 2025 29m Transcript

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 is going to change the way…

S2E1 S2 Ep1: Season 2 Teaser: This Isn’t Another BBQ Podcast (Trailer)

Dec 02, 2025 1m 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 barbecue… they nerd out on…

S1E12 S1 Ep12: Middle Eastern BBQ Twists and Horseradish Hacks - Fusion Flavors Unleashed (Part 4)

Mar 22, 2025 14m Transcript

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) explore Middle Eastern twists on…

S1E11 S1 Ep11: Injections and Fusion BBQ - From Competition Secrets to Global Flavors (Part 3)

Mar 20, 2025 15m Transcript

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) answer listener Daniel Perez’s…

S1E10 S1 Ep10: Mopping vs. Saucing - Carolina Vinegar, Alabama White Sauce, and Texas Pepper Jelly (Part 2)

Mar 18, 2025 14m Transcript

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!  This 15-minute episode digs…

S1E9 S1 Ep9: Regional Barbecue Smokers, Rubs, and Sauces - Texas Brisket to Kansas City Ribs (Part 1)

Mar 16, 2025 17m Transcript

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 Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and…

S1E8 S1 Ep8: Exterior BBQ Pit Maintenance & Patina Tips | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6

Mar 14, 2025 14m Transcript

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 battling rust under tarps to…

S1E8 S1 Ep8: Chimney Cleaning & Rust Removal for BBQ Pits | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5

Mar 12, 2025 13m Transcript

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 how to clean your smoker’s…

S1E7 S1 Ep7: Steam Cleaning BBQ Pits & Wet Wood Fixes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4

Mar 10, 2025 12m Transcript

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 woes. Master steam cleaning…

S1E6 S1 Ep6: BBQ Pit Cleaning Hacks: Kitty Litter, Degreasers & Brushes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3

Mar 08, 2025 13m Transcript

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 spotless. Discover how…

S1E5 S1 Ep5: Seasoning vs. Cleaning BBQ Pits: Tools & Techniques | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2

Mar 06, 2025 14m Transcript

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 difference between a seasoned pit and…

S1E4 S1 Ep4: BBQ Pit Cleaning 101: Avoid Grease Fires & Toxins | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1

Mar 04, 2025 13m Transcript

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 safe and flavorful. Discover…

S1E3 S1 Ep3: Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker

Feb 28, 2025 1h 34m

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 pork! Perfect for BBQ lovers…

S1E2 S1 Ep2: The BBQ Nerds Podcast - Sizzling Steaks: Guide To Searing Success

Feb 17, 2025 1h 3m Transcript

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 into the art of searing steaks…

S1E1 S1 Ep1: Brisket Breakdown: Techniques, Tips, and Pit Secrets

Feb 09, 2025 1h 13m Transcript

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 (@smokerbuilder) as they kick off…

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