The BBQ Show

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they talk Rockin' Recon VII.  Joined by Todd Dauer they discuss the annual event taking place Saturday, August 17 at the North Mankato American Legion Post 518 . Enjoy the weekend, experiment, and have fun! Now go fire that up!

It's Ribfest weekend in Mankato, join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer they talk with award-winning ribber, Mark from Porky Chicks BBQ. He shares his passion for the traveling BBQ circuit and more. Check out Ribfest at Vetter Stone Amphitheater always the first weekend in August.

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk mid-summer grill maintenance!  Plus what's up with brats from Wisconsin!?  Experiment and have fun, now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk about Hot Dogs and Patios; how to grill one and care for the other. Experiment and have fun, now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk about selecting cuts of meat for different recipes. Experiment and have fun - now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk with Crystal Farms' ANDREW CANNON about cheese and how it's a staple of any barbeque!  It's often the unsung hero when taking a dish from average to amazing! Find a new cheese, experiment, and have fun - Now go Fire That Thing Up!

 Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk with knife expert and fellow barbeque enthusiast Andy Boterman this weekend!  Andy is full of useful information, from what knife is best for your BBQ, to where they're made. He's also a Meat Church Ambassador.  Go Fire That Thing Up!

Join Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer as they talk about random interests and a possible special guest. Now fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey is joined by Jeff Fette this week to talk about first-time adventures in managing a BBQ Competition, Mankato Brewery's BBQ N Brew-HA on June 22. Join the show, experiment, and have fun, now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer had the privilege of talking with Jim Compart, one of the brothers running Compart Family Farms.  They're known worldwide for producing premium pork with a difference you can see and taste.

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer chat with MIke Stoddard of Grumpy Old Man Cave, discussing how he turned his love of BBQ into ownership of the small town BBQ shop. Experiment and have fun, now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer are discussing the best burger techniques as we celebrate Memorial Day in front of the grill. They also share some steps to make your BBQ easier. Experiment and have fun, now fire that thing up!

Celebrating #NationalBBQDay (May 16) and #TraegerDay (May 18, 2024),  Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk with Jeremy Prange of Bend of the River BBQ about the celebration of BBQ and getting your menu dialed in. Experiment and have fun as we fire that thing up!

It's been grilling weather this weekend! Join us as we talk with Leighton Enz about his family's Triple E Farms. Beef Month continues so experiment and have fun. Now go fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk BEEF with Kelly Schmidt, the CEO of Minnesota Beef . Get some ideas for what you could grill up this month, like an easy burrito using Top Sirloin Steak, prepared salsa, and a package of Cajun rice and beans for a quick dinner! That's called Experiment and have fun, now let's fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk with John and Craig from the Minnesota BBQ Society about the upcoming Minnesota in May BBQ Competition. Anyone can compete, just experiment and have fun. Now fire that thing up.

Did you get a tax refund? Stunt and Jake talk with Christy at Destination BBQ in Rochester about trending items you could buy for your backyard BBQ. Expirement and have fun, now fire that thing up!

Stunt and Jake are joined by the crew of Dad Bod BBQ, talking about backyard BBQ competitions and how they got their start. It's Pig Skin BBQ weekend - Stunt and Jake break down their plans for the competition. Expirement and have fun, now fire that thing up!

Join Stunt and Jake as they talk with Doug from the Butchery of Maple Lake, who wanted a change of pace and something new then he found a butcher shop for sale, and the rest, as they say, is history. Doug is the perfect example of "Experiment and have fun." Now Fire that thing up.

Listen to what Stunt and Jake love about BBQing and find out how the show started. All while experimenting and having fun!

The Meatery's Brandon and Mackenzie join the show to discuss current order trends and new products. We get to experiment and have fun!

A friend of the show, Cari joins Stunt Monkey and Jake and talks about grilling different vegetables. What does she suggest as a vegetable replacement for steak?!  Experiment and have fun, now fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer broadcast live from the Mankato Home Show talking with folks walking by. Experiment and have fun, now fire that thing up!

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer go high-tech! Discussing the best apps to enhance your grilling and smoking experience by providing recipes, timers, temperature monitoring, and other useful features. Some apps are even built to control the smoker.

Stunt Monkey and Jake Palmer talk with Doug Gorton about the process behind opening a family-owned butcher shop, deli, and smokehouse - Gorton's 12/12 Meats in Montrose. Have you ever heard of fermented sausages? Experiment and have fun, now fire that thing up!