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The BBQ Show

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmerwww.facebook.com
Talking BBQ; smoking, grilling, and outdoor cooking. Burgers to brisket, pizza to steaks; BBQ is a passion for Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they experiment and have fun. Fire that thing up! 🚂 The BBQ Show is sponsored by the Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.
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Episodes

Layered Flavor Combinations

This weekend on The BBQ Show 🔥 it’s all about layering flavor! From rubs and sauces to smoke and different meats! Stunt and Jake are breaking down how to stack different combinations to build mouthwatering BBQ. Whether you’re experimenting for fun or out of necessity, they have an idea for everyone.

Aug 23, 202526 minEp. 160

GreenSeam Farm to Feast

This weekend, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are joined by Sam Ziegler to discuss how Southern Minnesota's GreenSeam connects local ag with your BBQ. 🍖 From the corn and soybeans that feed our livestock to the cattle, hogs, and poultry raised right here, every great BBQ plate starts with Midwest farmers. #BBQShow #GreenSeam #Minnesota #LocalBBQ #grillmasters #Pork #Beef #Chicken

Aug 15, 202533 minEp. 159

Tri-Tip Problems

Ever pulled your tri-tip off the grill and thought, “This isn’t quite right…”? Too tough, too dry, or just missing that perfect flavor? 🤔 Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are diving into the most common tri-tip mistakes and how to fix them, so your next one is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. 🥩🔥

Aug 14, 202526 minEp. 158

Mankato Ribfest

The BBQ Show is recorded in Mankato, Minnesota, and this weekend Stunt and Jake dive into one of Mankato’s tastiest traditions — RibFest! 🍖🎶 Your chance to sample saucy creations, catch live music, and enjoy a few beers with friends. Joined by Brian Sather, Co-Director of Hospitality and Guest Services, they discuss what it takes to organize and prepare for festival life.

Aug 01, 202534 minEp. 157

Beef Ribs with Scott Nelsen

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking about the kind of ribs that make you feel like a champ with every bite, BEEF RIBS! Scott Nelsen joins to discuss various techniques, as all three guys share what happens when ribs don't turn out as planned. #BBQShow #BeefRibs #LowAndSlow #MeatCandy #WeekendGrillGoals...

Jul 26, 202526 minEp. 156

Food Trucks

Stunt and Jake are talking BBQ food trucks this weekend! Greg Traylor from TNT EATS & Mario Rivera from Legacy BBQ join the show to discuss their passion, what got them into BBQ, and what they've learned along the way.

Jul 19, 202526 minEp. 155

BBQ Leftovers

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they flip the script. It’s not leftovers, it’s what we planned for. Think smoked brisket quesadillas, pulled pork breakfast burritos, or BBQ chicken flatbreads that’ll make your taste buds do a double-take. Cook once and eat twice (or three times) without ever getting bored. #BBQShow #LeftoversOnPurpose #SmokeItTwice #CookOnceEatBetter #BBQLife...

Jul 12, 202526 minEp. 154

Blondies Butcher Shop

For Independence Day weekend, we're talking with Lindsey Loken of Blondies Butcher Shop! Owner-operator of a small-town butcher shop, a BBQ expert, an ag advocate, an educator, and a speaker! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer learn about her background and what it means to keep the butcher tradition alive in 2025.

Jul 04, 202526 minEp. 153

Fire up the Charcoal

This weekend Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are sharing tips and hot takes on how to get the most flavor out of your charcoal fire. Whether you’re a casual charcoal user or a seasoned pitmaster, enjoy the show as we fire that thing up! Sponsored by the Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault! #BBQShow #CharcoalChat #GrillSeason #LowAndSlow

Jun 28, 202526 minEp. 152

Pizza on a Plank with Dina Guillen

This weekend, fire things up pizza-style, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking with Dina Guillen, author of “Pizza on a Plank." Discussing ways to bring the crispy, smoky magic of wood-fired pizza to your own backyard. From classic favorites to bold new toppings, this episode is your cheat code to wood-fired pizza without buying an outdoor pizza oven. Don’t miss it! The BBQ Show is brought to you weekly by the Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault. #BBQShow #GrillPizza #PizzaOnAPlank #BBQSeason #...

Jun 20, 202526 minEp. 151

Pitmasters on the Prairie with Jeremiah Mallard

This weekend on The BBQ Show, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer welcome Jeremiah Mallard! He shares his BBQ history, from competition to brick-and-mortar. Then he gives us the inside scoop on Pitmasters on the Prairie — the competition coming up next weekend (June 21) with Christensen Farms. The BBQ Show is brought to you weekly by the Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault. #BBQShow #PitmastersOnThePrairie #JeremiahMallard #BBQSeason #GrillTalk...

Jun 14, 202526 minEp. 150

Talking Cast Iron with Ned Adams

Ned Adams, owner of Dutch Oven Daddy, joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer to dive into the world of cast iron cooking! From searing steaks to baking cornbread, there's nothing quite like cooking with cast iron skillets and Dutch ovens!

Jun 07, 202536 minEp. 149

Best Burgers with Andy Boterman

Special guest, Andy Boterman joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer to talk about the almighty hamburger! Wednesday was National Burger Day, from smash burgers to stacked patties, it's all things burger!

May 30, 202543 minEp. 148

Memorial Day Sides

Heading into Memorial Day weekend, Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are firing up the grill and sharing their favorite side dishes! Cornbread, beans, corn-on-the-cob, maybe vegetables.

May 24, 202526 minEp. 147

May is BBQ Month

National BBQ Month started in 1963... Originally June, then July, now MAY! 🔥National BBQ Day is May 16 - 🍗Traeger Day May 17 - 🍔National Burger Day May 28 Plus, it's our four-year anniversary! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk about it all this weekend on The BBQ Show!

May 17, 202526 minEp. 146

Project Griddle

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer dive into the versatile art of grilling on a flattop with five-time James Beard Award winner, Steven Raichlen. From the equipment to traditions, whether you call it a griddle, plancha, teppan, or flattop, this style of cooking unlocks new flavors!

May 10, 202526 minEp. 145

May is BEEF Month!

May is Beef Month, load up the smoker as Stunt and Jake talk all things Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 🥩 Kelly Schmidt from the Minnesota Beef Council joins the show to talk about what's happening in the beef industry, the market, and what's on the grill this May!

May 02, 202538 minEp. 144

Minnesota in May is coming up!

#MinnesotaInMay is May 9 & 10 in St. Peter at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds. Craig and John from the Minnesota Barbeque Society join Stunt and Jake this week to talk about all the festivities, including Friday night Kids Q and BBQ Bean Competition.

Apr 26, 202526 minEp. 143

Tax Refund Ideas with Northern Fire Grilling & BBQ Supply

Learn how to spend that tax refund! Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they chat with Aaron from Northern Fire Grilling & BBQ Supply about new smokers, grilling tools, and must-have accessories!

Apr 19, 202544 minEp. 142

Spice Partners with Tracy Hansen

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking with Tracy from Spice Partners! There's more to the spice game than you think; plus we'll learn about Tracy's passion for spicing up the grill. The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Apr 11, 202526 minEp. 141

Our #MNBBQTrip RECAP

The BBQ Show hit the road a few weekends ago, visiting some of Minnesota’s favorite BBQ joints, meat markets, and BBQ supply stores! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer recap all the stops packing in all things BBQ! #MNBBQTrip

Apr 05, 202526 minEp. 140

Cari Talks Veggies

It's Cari's return to talk about grilling vegetables! 🥕🌽She'll share some incredible veggie options; she's been trying to get Stunt Monkey to try more for years. Whether you're a meat-lover or a veggie fanatic, Cari always surprises us. The BBQ Show is sponsored by the Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Mar 28, 202525 minEp. 139

Making Tracks with Jeff LaBeau

Proud sponsor of The BBQ Show, the Depot Bar & Grill's owner, Chef Jeff LaBeau joins Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer this weekend to share his passion for cooking. We learn more about the Depot and its 30+ years of making tracks! Fire that thing up!

Mar 24, 202526 minEp. 138

LIVE from the Mankato Home Show 2025

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer this Saturday morning, broadcasting LIVE from the Mankato Home Show inside the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. Talking with special guest Kevin from Neighbor's Meats!

Mar 15, 202526 minEp. 137

A Smoked Queso Recipe

It's been a week! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are to talk BBQ over the weekend! Talking flatops and a smoked queso recipe you might want to write down. The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault. Experiment and have fun; now fire that thing up!

Mar 08, 202526 minEp. 136

Hot Sauces with Pat McCabe and Mike Young

We’re spicing it up with hot sauces — from smoky and sweet to fiery and unforgiving! 🌶️🔥 Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are joined by Pat McCabe and Mike Young to discuss the best sauces to pair with certain foods and then methods for making your own sauces at home. 🚂 The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Mar 01, 202543 minEp. 135

BBQ Shortcuts with Shawn from S&B BBQ

Craving BBQ but short on time. Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are talking BBQ Shortcuts this weekend, with our special guest, Shawn from S&B BBQ! He’s sharing his best time-saving tips and tricks to get that smoky, mouthwatering flavor without spending all day at the grill. 🚂 The BBQ Show is sponsored by Depot Bar & Grill in Faribault.

Feb 21, 202533 minEp. 134

Cold Smoking Cheese

That grill can do more than burgers and ribs — how about cold-smoking!? Joined by local backyard barbquers, Mike Altomari and Scott Nelsen we discuss smoked Cheez-Its and cheeses! Adding incredible smoky depth to cheeses like cheddar and gouda to upgrade your sandwiches. Exciting news this week - The BBQ Show welcomes our newest sponsor: The Depot Bar and Grill in Faribault, MN. We're excited to share their passion for food in the coming weeks.

Feb 14, 202537 minEp. 133

Super Sunday Snacks

🏈🔥 It's Big Game Sunday and we're serving up some winning ideas for your game day spread on The BBQ Show this weekend! Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk about grilling up wings, smoking ribs, or looking for next-level dips and snacks, we're sharing the tips to make your watch party legendary.

Feb 07, 202525 minEp. 132

Shiggin' & Grinnin' Championship BBQ Team

Join The BBQ Show this weekend as we talk with Jeff from Shiggin' & Grinnin' Championship BBQ Team! Talking KCBS awards and Competition BBQ 🏆🍖 Stunt and Jake hear insider stories from a pitmaster who knows what it takes to win big.

Jan 31, 202525 minEp. 131
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