Anyone who has tried smoked baby back ribs will tell you how time-consuming it is. But here's what y'all probably don't know… You can make those bad boys in two hours (or even less)! And the secret? It's learning the very backbone of smoking - fire management. So in today's episode, Wes and I gonna show you exactly how you can smoke those baby backs the speedy way. And hopefully, avoid the same mistakes that I did back then. Wanna know more about it? Check out the full episode now! Key Takeaways...
May 26, 2023•10 min•Ep. 73
In today’s episode, we are gonna unveil exactly what you need to know in order to make the best possible fajitas! Because let’s face it… fajitas aren’t easy. I know that from experience. And I don’t want any of you to learn the hard way, so this is your 11-minute round-up of everything you gotta do to get them just right. Make sure to check out the full episode for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Finding the right cut of meat (02:06) How to cook fajitas (02:46) The secret to having the best f...
May 12, 2023•12 min•Ep. 72
You know, if someone came to me and said, “Kosmo, I’ve never cooked in my life… what do you recommend?” I would give them this chicken soak recipe. This recipe is a real show-stopper. The first time I used it in a competition, I got a perfect score. This brine is amazing on turkey and chicken. But did you know you could also use it for a smoked salmon recipe that will knock your socks off?! And the best part of it all is that it’s a super simple recipe that almost anyone can follow. Wanna hear m...
Apr 28, 2023•11 min•Ep. 71
Do you like crispy chicken wings? Well, you know how sometimes when you eat cereal…, they can accidentally hurt your mouth because they’re so crispy? That’s the level of crispiness that we are talking about here. Oh, and even better… Wes and I have a recipe to make them this crispy without you even having to use cornstarch. Wanna hear what we did? Check out Episode 70 of Kosmo Unfiltered for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The truth about crispy chicken wings (02:10) What’s in the recipe? (04...
Apr 07, 2023•11 min•Ep. 70
So anyone that has ever tried to slice a ribeye or Philly cheesesteak is gonna know how impossible it is. But what you maybe didn't know… Is there are a bunch of tricks and tips you can use to make your life so much easier. And one of them is all about where you get your meat from. Wanna know what else makes this recipe so incredible? Check out Episode 69 of Kosmo Unfiltered for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The great cheese debate (01:50) Searching for the best Philly cheesesteak (04:10) W...
Mar 31, 2023•12 min•Ep. 69
You know… we don’t really do this that often. We rarely sit down and go through one of our recipes entirely from start to finish like this. But today, I wanna show you every single detail of our incredible beef tenderloin recipe. From the perfect temperature to getting the perfect knife, how to tie it up correctly, and even the best seasoning to apply. This is the only beef tenderloin recipe you’re gonna need anytime soon. Trust me on that one. Wanna hear more about it? Check out Episode 68 of K...
Mar 21, 2023•20 min•Ep. 68
There are some recipes out there… that you have to try really hard to screw up. And this loaded pastrami fries recipe is one of them. This stuff is so damn good… That if you mess it up… you’ve done something seriously, seriously wrong. Wanna hear more about it? Check out the latest episode of Kosmo Unfiltered for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The thing about loaded fries (01:11) Why I hate beer batter (04:00) My Pastrami hunt across the country (06:52) The Pastrami in LA (07:35) Episode wra...
Mar 14, 2023•14 min•Ep. 67
In today’s episode, we’re gonna run through a delicious traditional Hawaiian recipe… that you could cook for a whole family for just $15. But in this episode… we ran it with a little twist in the gravy. Wanna hear what it was? Check out the latest episode, to see! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Where did Loco Moco come from? (01:55) Packet or homemade gravy? (03:20) How we made it (06:05) Our little twist (07:26) Why were chili and stew so popular in the 1930s? (08:20) How much does this cost? (09...
Mar 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 66
In today’s episode, we are gonna be discussing a recipe that has blown up on TikTok! The baked feta pasta recipe is what everyone has been talking about lately, and in today’s episode, Wes and I add our own little touch to it. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) What we changed (03:14) How I like to cook chicken (05:40) What we noticed about the tomato sauce (06:50) Recipe summary (08:30) What we thought of the recipe (10:30) Additional Resources: Share this podcast with some...
Feb 28, 2023•13 min•Ep. 65
In today’s episode, Wes and I talk about a recipe that we weren’t totally convinced on to begin with. But now that we’ve tried it, it has to be a least in the top 20 recipes that we’ve done. Wanna hear what made it so special? Check out Episode 64 of Kosmo Unfiltered to hear it! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The backstory of this recipe (03:05) Old vs New barbecue (04:40) What really surprised me (06:00) How our food processor saved us (08:05) How easy it is to make (11:30) Additional Resources: ...
Feb 21, 2023•15 min•Ep. 64
In today’s episode of Kosmo Unfiltered… we’re gonna do things a little differently. Today, Wes and I are going to go through one of our old cooking adventures. And this time, it’s all about our chicken and sausage gumbo. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Roux - a thing Cajuns take dead serious (00:53) How Kosmo makes his cornbread (01:30) A gumbo that Kosmo would take to a Cajun party (03:19) The Texas Trinity and the Holy Trinity (06:19) Why saffron is more expensive than ...
Feb 14, 2023•16 min•Ep. 63
I mean, I could make a huge list of everything I regret. And that’s a part of life. But… there are a couple of regrets I have that stand tall above the others. So if I could go back and do just a couple of things differently in my life… this is what they would be. Check out the rest of the episode to hear more! Key Takeaways: 50 shades of regret (00:00) Never being carefree (01:39) I’ve never experienced love until I met my wife (03:53) Never being said, “Good job, son!” (05:20) Kosmo’s biggest ...
Feb 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 62
In a workplace full of people complaining and b*tchin’ about doing stuff that ain’t in their job description…. There’s one SUPER easy way for you to stand out. And it doesn’t require any training. It’s free. And you can start doing it today. How can you do it? That’s what I’m gonna be teaching you today. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The one skill (02:23) Knowing what your job is (03:27) The perfect mix to be unfireable (05:27) The importance of culture (07:24) Episode ...
Jan 31, 2023•9 min•Ep. 61
Are you an anxious person? I sure as hell know that I am! So over the years, I’ve developed some pretty useful techniques that help me feel less anxious in just a couple of minutes or less. Do you wanna hear what they are? Check out Episode 60 of Kosmo Unfiltered for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) My own story with anxiety (02:12) How I deal with anxiety (05:00) Are you too cool for this? (07:45) Episode wrap up (10:11) Additional Resources: Share this podcast with someone on social media! V...
Jan 24, 2023•10 min•Ep. 60
Is living a debt-free life hurting you? Well, I guess it depends. It depends on your own situation. Like your credit score, your income, what you’re using the debt for, and more… But if you want the short answer… Then you should check out today’s episode… And if you want the long answer… You’re in luck because that’s what we’ll be discussing too. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Paying off credit card debt (01:51) Kosmo’s perspective (03:00) Wes’ story (05:50) Being financ...
Jan 17, 2023•16 min•Ep. 59
When was the last time that you really sat down and counted the things you were grateful for? Or when was the last time you b****ed about something to someone? It may not seem as easy as that, but being grateful for what you have will have a massive impact on your day-to-day life, and how happy you feel. But how can you show more gratitude in your life? Check out the most recent episode of Kosmo Unfiltered for more! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) My favorite story of gratitude (01:55) Balancing wo...
Jan 10, 2023•14 min•Ep. 58
You know that goal you got in your mind for the new year? You know the one I’m talkin’ about, the one you’ve been putting off for 3 or 4 years now? Well in today’s episode, I’m going to reveal the step-by-step plan you can use to achieve that goal once and for all! We’re going to be talking about how to get motivated, but also how you can STAY motivated. So make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Why I am always motivated in business (02:01) Fitness motivation (03:52) Can you alw...
Jan 03, 2023•13 min•Ep. 57
So as you all know… it’s that time of the year again. People all over the country are gonna be writing out all the things they wanna accomplish in the New Year. But writing out these lists is one thing… and sticking to them is another. So in today’s episode, we are gonna be discussing what steps you gotta take to maximize your chances of doing what you want in 2023. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) What’s gonna change for you in 2023? (05:54) What’s your why? (07:30) Are y...
Dec 27, 2022•19 min•Ep. 56
Today, we're gonna talk about the worst job I’ve ever had, how I got started by peddling free barbeque products, and what it was like to win the World Steak Championship. Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Kosmo has trouble with social media - is it Twitter? (01:27) Kosmo’s top 3 worst jobs of his life (food truck) (02:30) Kosmo gets into steak competitions by accident. (05:13) Kosmo qualifies for the World Steak Cook-Off. (08:13) Kosmo WINS the World Championship for steak. (11:38) Kosmo starts YouTu...
Dec 20, 2022•16 min
Hey everyone and thanks for joinin’ us for episode 55 of Kosmo Unfiltered. Every single year people make a ton of different New Years’ Resolutions. And how many of them do they stick to? … Not many. So in today’s episode of Kosmo Unfiltered, we’re gonna talk about how you can get better at new things, and finally stick to them, too. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The first thing you gotta do to get better at anything (02:44) My ‘brain-dumping’ method (03:30) How I organi...
Dec 13, 2022•12 min•Ep. 55
Hey everyone and thanks for joinin’ us for episode 54 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode, Wes and I are gonna talk about whether anyone is really self-made, and the deeper meaning behind the phrase. Because believe me, everyone who you think is actually self-made… probably isn’t… Check it out Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Wes’ thoughts (01:25) My young hospital story (02:42) What I’m thankful for (04:30) Episode wrap-up (06:28) Additional Resources: Share this podcast with someone on social ...
Dec 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 54
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us! In today’s episode, I wanna share with you the 3 things you gotta know if you wanna get started in competition barbecue. Because believe me, things have changed a LOT since I got started… Dealing with heatstroke, 7-hour drives, and four-figure fees… This episode will tell you all you gotta know! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The very first thing you gotta know (02:40) What most people don’t realize (05:00) The best thing about competition BBQ (06:09) Episod...
Nov 29, 2022•8 min•Ep. 53
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for Episode 52 of Kosmo Unfiltered. If you run a business or if you ever plan to in the future, then this is for you. You HAVE to check this episode out. Because in today’s episode, I’m gonna be going over 3 huge mistakes I’ve made with my business before, including the one that nearly ended it all. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The first mistake I made (02:20) How I like to reward people (03:50) Why you gotta hold people accountab...
Nov 22, 2022•10 min•Ep. 52
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for Episode 51 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode we’re gonna be talking about something that I always hear… We’re gonna be talking about whether or not the American dream is really dead… and whether you can still achieve it! Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Is the American dream dead? (01:40) The number one trait I see in successful biz owners (02:35) The truth about most people (06:15) Episode wrap-up (11:01) Additional Resourc...
Nov 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 51
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for Episode 50 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode, I’m gonna share the 3 life-changing habits I’ve formed to become more disciplined in every aspect of my life. And lemme tell ya, they didn’t come easy. I used to HATE the word discipline. But as the saying goes… if you don’t control it, it will control you. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) What I used to hate (01:57) The first thing I do to stay disciplined (02:45) Why I quit mak...
Nov 08, 2022•12 min•Ep. 50
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for Episode 49 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode I’m gonna be revealing the crazy truth behind my first ever six-figure product. Yup, that’s right. I sold $100k of THIS product… and only ever found out when my accountant stopped to tell me. Make sure you check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) How it all started (01:29) Why this product was so successful (04:09) The real crazy part (04:58) Episode wrap-up (06:38) Additional Resources: Share this po...
Nov 01, 2022•7 min•Ep. 49
Hey everyone and thanks for joining us for Episode 48 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode we’re gonna be talking about how I’ve managed to scale up my BBQ spices biz from 0-$100k… I’m gonna tell you all the mindset and mentality tricks I’ve learned… as well as offer some concrete lessons you can do to help scale your biz. Make sure you check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Having the mentality of a drug dealer (01:46) Why I asked a ton of questions (02:18) Why you can’t ignore passion (...
Oct 25, 2022•10 min•Ep. 48
Hey everyone and thanks for joinin’ us for Episode 47 of Kosmo Unfiltered. In today’s episode, I’m gonna reveal the 4 things that I do to become more productive on a daily basis. And I don’t mean any boring stuff like cold showers or that… I’m talking about sending Wes TikToks at 5am, stopping work at 2pm and eating cheeseburgers every now and again for maximum productivity. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) Why I have accountability buddies (03:40) Why I scream towards the...
Oct 18, 2022•9 min•Ep. 47
Welcome and thanks for joinin’ us for Episode 46 of Kosmo Unfiltered! Today’s episode is all about how to prepare for the world falling apart. And I’ll give ya a quick tip: Turn off the damn news. Yup… that’s the best you can do. But in today’s episode, Wes and I talk about the state of our world and what it means for us. Make sure ya check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) The first thing I’m doing to prepare (02:38) This is why I keep my circle tight (06:28) Should you have more fun? (07:51...
Oct 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 46
Welcome and thanks for joinin’ us for Episode 45 of Kosmo Unfiltered! You know, I’ve made some pretty bad mistakes… But I don’t know if any of them were as bad as this… But luckily… I was able to learn from it, and in today’s episode I’m gonna break down the 3 things that the experience taught me. Make sure to check it out! Key Takeaways: Intro (00:00) This was my biggest flop (01:55) Don’t forget this quote from Reagan (02:54) My second regret in business (03:41) The truth about college (04:50)...
Oct 04, 2022•11 min•Ep. 45
