The BBQ Nerds Podcast

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Episodes: 19

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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.


Episode Date
S2 Ep6: Direct Heat Isn’t Just Radiant — It’s How Radiant and Convective Heat Work Together
Jan 20, 2026
S2 Ep5: Fire Structure for Offset Smokers: Why Your Pit Feels Hard to Run
Jan 13, 2026
S2 Ep4: Cooking Temperature Myths: Why Chasing Thermometer Readings Is Holding You Back
Dec 23, 2025
S2 Ep3: Draw Explained: Volume, Velocity, and How Air Really Moves in an Offset Smoker
Dec 16, 2025
S2 Ep2: Fire Behavior 101: How Heat Really Moves Inside Your Smoker
Dec 09, 2025
S2 Ep1: Season 2 Teaser: This Isn’t Another BBQ Podcast (Trailer)
Dec 02, 2025
S1 Ep12: Middle Eastern BBQ Twists and Horseradish Hacks - Fusion Flavors Unleashed (Part 4)
Mar 22, 2025
S1 Ep11: Injections and Fusion BBQ - From Competition Secrets to Global Flavors (Part 3)
Mar 20, 2025
S1 Ep10: Mopping vs. Saucing - Carolina Vinegar, Alabama White Sauce, and Texas Pepper Jelly (Part 2)
Mar 18, 2025
S1 Ep9: Regional Barbecue Smokers, Rubs, and Sauces - Texas Brisket to Kansas City Ribs (Part 1)
Mar 16, 2025
S1 Ep8: Exterior BBQ Pit Maintenance & Patina Tips | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6
Mar 14, 2025
S1 Ep8: Chimney Cleaning & Rust Removal for BBQ Pits | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5
Mar 12, 2025
S1 Ep7: Steam Cleaning BBQ Pits & Wet Wood Fixes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4
Mar 10, 2025
S1 Ep6: BBQ Pit Cleaning Hacks: Kitty Litter, Degreasers & Brushes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3
Mar 08, 2025
S1 Ep5: Seasoning vs. Cleaning BBQ Pits: Tools & Techniques | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2
Mar 06, 2025
S1 Ep4: BBQ Pit Cleaning 101: Avoid Grease Fires & Toxins | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1
Mar 04, 2025
S1 Ep3: Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker
Feb 28, 2025
S1 Ep2: The BBQ Nerds Podcast - Sizzling Steaks: Guide To Searing Success
Feb 17, 2025
S1 Ep1: Brisket Breakdown: Techniques, Tips, and Pit Secrets
Feb 09, 2025