Okie Smokin

John Berry
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BBQ Blunders and Blackstone Tales? The Okie Smokin' Podcast serves up laughter, lip-smacking recipes, and outdoor adventures - all sizzling hot. Join John and Dolores from their backyard studio in Oklahoma as they explore the wild side of grilling, from smoky surprises to lakeside feasts. You'll be hooked in no time!

  1. 1h ago

    Instantly Boost Your Grill Skills with Veteran Pitmaster Greg (Son's Backyard BBQ)

    Discover expert tips on backyard barbecue, steak perfection, competition grilling secrets, and the fascinating history of American barbecue with Greg Mitchell of Sons Backyard Barbecue. Perfect for BBQ enthusiasts and aspiring champions alike! Main Topics Covered: Greg Mitchell's journey into competition barbecue and his philosophiesTechniques for perfect steak and rib cookery, including temperature management and preparationInsights into barbecue history, cultural influences, and the evolution of American barbecueIn this episode: Greg shares how he got started with backyard grilling and transitioned into competition cookingDiscussion of the significance of blind judging in competitions and honest feedback from friends and familyTips for steak perfection: choosing the right cut, brining, and temperature control, plus recommended equipmentStrategies for ribs, including the merits of spare ribs versus babybacks, and the "no-sauce" approach in some competitionsThe history of American barbecue, its cultural roots, and the evolution of cooking techniquesGreg's sponsors and their impact on his competitive journeyHow to approach grilling wings, including prepping, injecting, and cooking tipsThe importance of fire management and optimal equipment choices, like the Big Green Egg and Hasty BakeEncouragement for hobbyists and competitive cooks to keep learning and experimentingConnect with Greg: TikTokFacebookYouTube

    52 min
  2. Rebuilding My Pit Boss: A Lesson in Killer Customer Support (Between The Fires)

    4d ago

    Rebuilding My Pit Boss: A Lesson in Killer Customer Support (Between The Fires)

    Disclosure: This episode features a paid sponsorship from the product mentioned in this show. In this solo Between The Fires episode, we're diving into a backyard emergency that almost ruined dinner a few weeks back. Imagine setting up a multi-grill cook—getting the Big Green Egg ready for a sear and firing up the Pit Boss pellet grill for a ginger ale bratwurst bath—only to hit the power button and get a flashing error code. Instead of scrapping a great rig, it was time to test out customer support. Today, I'm breaking down the step-by-step troubleshooting process, an incredible customer service experience involving live smartphone video diagnostics, and how a 15-minute control board swap completely rebuilt and revived the grill. To get the best deal available from Pit Boss, check out them out here: https://okiesmokin.com/pitboss Inside This Episode... The Failed Brat Bath: The original game plan using ginger ale, apple cider, onions, and two different grills.The Mystery Error Code: Troubleshooting an uncharacteristic, immediate startup error that wouldn't clear.Next-Level Support: How a live phone diagnostic link saved hours of guessing and pinpointed the issue.The 15-Minute Fix: Swapping out the auger versus replacing the control board, and why you shouldn't throw out a glitching unit.

    10 min
  3. Pit Boss Repair, Loaded Baked Potato and BBQ

    6d ago

    Pit Boss Repair, Loaded Baked Potato and BBQ

    Exploring BBQ, Cooking Experiments, and Support Stories with Dolores & John Join Dolores and John as they share a week filled with grilling adventures, kitchen mishaps, and creative recipe experiments. Whether it's fixing their Pit Boss grill, trying peanut butter on burgers, or cooking up steaks, this episode offers delicious insights and tips for any home chef. ## Key Topics: - Repair and troubleshooting of the Pit Boss grill, including error codes and sensor replacements - Favorite recent meals: steaks, loaded baked potatoes, tacos, and Chinese takeout - Unique food experiments: peanut butter on smash burgers, kimchi coleslaw, and peanut butter on steak - Their experience with outdoor sounds like airplane flyovers and storm damage to their home

    30 min
  4. Doug’s Next Hot Dog? Backyard BBQ Talk & Memorial Weekend Cooking

    May 25

    Doug’s Next Hot Dog? Backyard BBQ Talk & Memorial Weekend Cooking

    The Okie Smokin’ Podcast is back for another Memorial Weekend episode! John and Dolores sit down with and afternoon coffee to talk backyard cooking, hot dog creations, outdoor cooking memories, and more laid-back BBQ conversation from the everyday backyard cook perspective. In this episode: Our latest hot dog cook was inspired by Doug from Doug's Top DogsBackyard cooking stories and random food conversationsWhy outdoor cooking just tastes betterShoutout to Doug’s upcoming hot dog cart businessReal talk from everyday backyard cooks — not competition pitmastersAround here, we believe great BBQ doesn’t have to be expensive, perfect, or complicated. ☕ Try the coffee we drink on the show: okiesmokin.com/coffee Use code: OKIE for 15% off 📞 BBQ questions or cooking stories? Text or leave a voicemail: 405-458-5513 Follow Okie Smokin’ for more backyard cooking content, BBQ videos, live streams, and podcast episodes. MENTIONS IN THIS VIDEO Spicy Jalapeño Onion Hot Dog on the Grill | Simple Easy Recipe: https://youtu.be/4uWamCeSeKo Doug's Top Dogs YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@dougstopdogsstl Doug's Podcast Episode 44: https://rss.com/podcasts/okie-smokin/2778371/ OKIE SMOKIN LINKS Okie Smokin Newsletter - Weekly email of our latest podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more surrounding the BBQ community.Twitter (X) - We share our latest podcast episodes and talk to the community! Great place to become part of the podcast show by sharing your own stories and thoughts!TikTok - Follow for lots of food content, podcast clips, live cooks, and more.YouTube - Cooking videos, tutorials, and product reviews.Facebook - Follow us and keep up with the community!Visit our website at okiesmokin.com.

    45 min
  5. From Oatmeal Cookies to Brisket Flats

    May 18

    From Oatmeal Cookies to Brisket Flats

    This week on the Okie Smokin’ Podcast, we’re talking smoked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies cooked on the Big Green Egg, brisket flats, steak dinners, and some fun backyard cooking ideas. Dolores shares her thoughts on the cookies, ideas for s’mores-style stuffed cookies, and even a cream cheese stuffed smoked bologna idea that sounds incredible. We also recap our recent fishing trip episode, discuss cleaning and maintaining the Big Green Egg, and talk about why we’re ditching wire grill brushes after hearing a scary story from another BBQ creator. Plus: Brisket flat vs full packer brisketsGardening updates with tomatoes and peppersDolores’ yearly watermelon cleanseBackyard BBQ creativity and cooking experimentsCoffee talk featuring Afuera Coffee☕ Grab some Afuera Coffee and save 15% using code OKIE at: OkieSmokin.com/Coffee Watermelon diet episode 25 mentioned in this podcast episode at: https://rss.com/podcasts/okie-smokin/2778400/ OKIE SMOKIN LINKS Okie Smokin Newsletter - Weekly email of our latest podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more surrounding the BBQ community.Twitter (X) - We share our latest podcast episodes and talk to the community! Great place to become part of the podcast show by sharing your own stories and thoughts!TikTok - Follow for lots of food content, podcast clips, live cooks, and more.YouTube - Cooking videos, tutorials, and product reviews.Facebook - Follow us and keep up with the community!Visit our website at okiesmokin.com.

    40 min
  6. Forget Perfect BBQ — Just Cook (Between the Fires)

    May 13

    Forget Perfect BBQ — Just Cook (Between the Fires)

    In this episode of Between the Fires, John from Okie Smokin talks about the five biggest mistakes backyard cooks make — and why he’s guilty of every single one himself. From chasing competition-level perfection to thinking you need expensive smokers and complicated recipes, this episode is a reminder that great barbecue is really about good food, good stories, and the people gathered around the fire. John shares real experiences from cooking on everything from a Big Green Egg to a Weber kettle, experimenting with crazy ideas like Big Red pork shoulder, surviving Oklahoma storms during live cooks, and learning that some of the best BBQ memories come from mistakes. If you’ve ever stressed over your brisket bark, overthought your seasoning, or worried your grill wasn’t “good enough,” this episode is for you. Because around here, great barbecue doesn’t have to be expensive, perfect, or complicated. For premium coffee beans that are hand picked and taste great visit http://okiesmokin.com/okie and get 15% off with code OKIE. OKIE SMOKIN LINKS Okie Smokin Newsletter - Weekly email of our latest podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more surrounding the BBQ community.Twitter (X) - We share our latest podcast episodes and talk to the community! Great place to become part of the podcast show by sharing your own stories and thoughts!TikTok - Follow for lots of food content, podcast clips, live cooks, and more.YouTube - Cooking videos, tutorials, and product reviews.Facebook - Follow us and keep up with the community!Visit our website at okiesmokin.com.

    13 min
  7. From Lake Texoma to the Dinner Table

    May 12

    From Lake Texoma to the Dinner Table

    In this episode of the Okie Smokin’ Podcast, John and Dolores recap a busy and fun-filled week packed with fishing, family time, and good food. The episode kicks off with a look back at last week’s show where low-fat chicken cooks were discussed and a listener from Oregon asked Dolores about homemade pork skins. Then it’s time for stories from the Lake Texoma fishing trip, including the laughs, memories, and everything that made the trip special. The conversation rolls right into the Mother’s Day cook and wraps around to tonight’s sirloin steak dinner. Midway through the episode, John talks about the growing 4:30 AM Coffee Time live streams and introduces Afuera Coffee. Listeners can grab some coffee and support the show by using promo code OKIE at okiesmokin.com/coffee. The episode also reminds listeners they can call or text the Okie Smokin’ hotline anytime at 405-458-5513 to leave voicemails, cook ideas, questions, or stories for future episodes. If you enjoy BBQ, outdoor cooking, coffee talk, fishing stories, and laid-back conversations, this episode has a little bit of everything. OKIE SMOKIN LINKS Okie Smokin Newsletter - Weekly email of our latest podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more surrounding the BBQ community.Twitter (X) - We share our latest podcast episodes and talk to the community! Great place to become part of the podcast show by sharing your own stories and thoughts!TikTok - Follow for lots of food content, podcast clips, live cooks, and more.YouTube - Cooking videos, tutorials, and product reviews.Facebook - Follow us and keep up with the community!Visit our website at okiesmokin.com.

    36 min
  8. The Low and Slow Myth: Rethinking Barbecue Temperature (Between the Fires)

    May 6

    The Low and Slow Myth: Rethinking Barbecue Temperature (Between the Fires)

    In this episode of the Okie Smokin' Podcast, host John challenges the traditional "low and slow" barbecue philosophy. After years of sticking to 225°C or lower, he shares how increasing his cooking temperatures to a range of 250°C to 275°C actually produced better results, including superior bark and fat rendering on brisket and ribs. John discusses the practical benefits of cooking hotter, such as avoiding rubbery skin on chicken by pushing the heat toward 325°C and significantly shortening the overall cook time without sacrificing quality. He also addresses the "gatekeeping" in the barbecue community, encouraging listeners to stop chasing perfection and focus on the final results. The episode concludes with tips for using different types of smokers and a recommendation for Offwire Coffee. Visit the link below to get your Afuera Coffee and make sure promo "OKIE" is added at checkout. https://okiesmokin.com/coffee OKIE SMOKIN LINKS Okie Smokin Newsletter - Weekly email of our latest podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more surrounding the BBQ community.Twitter (X) - We share our latest podcast episodes and talk to the community! Great place to become part of the podcast show by sharing your own stories and thoughts!TikTok - Follow for lots of food content, podcast clips, live cooks, and more.YouTube - Cooking videos, tutorials, and product reviews.Facebook - Follow us and keep up with the community!Visit our website at okiesmokin.com.

    12 min
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BBQ Blunders and Blackstone Tales? The Okie Smokin' Podcast serves up laughter, lip-smacking recipes, and outdoor adventures - all sizzling hot. Join John and Dolores from their backyard studio in Oklahoma as they explore the wild side of grilling, from smoky surprises to lakeside feasts. You'll be hooked in no time!

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  • Creator
    John Berry
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    78
  • Rating
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    © 2026 John Berry
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    Okie Smokin