Fat Guys with Smokers

About Fat Guys with Smokers

Fat Guys with Smokers is a podcast hosted by John and Mike, two friends with a shared love for barbecue and everything associated with it. As self-proclaimed barbecue enthusiasts, they enjoy nothing more than gathering with friends and family to cook and eat delicious, smoky meats. In each episode of the show, John and Mike share their experiences and insights on all things barbecue, from the best techniques for smoking different types of meat to the latest trends in the barbecue world. They also invite guest experts to join them and share their own knowledge and experiences. But Fat Guys with Smokers isn’t just about the food - it’s also about the friendships and connections that are formed around the barbecue pit. John and Mike love nothing more than bringing people together over a plate of barbecue and a cold drink, and their podcast is a celebration of that communal spirit. Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or just starting out on your barbecue journey, Fat Guys with Smokers is the perfect companion for anyone looking to learn more about this beloved culinary tradition. Tune in and join John and Mike on their quest to become the ultimate fat guys with smokers.

Publisher

John and Mike

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2023

Latest episode

30 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 121 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   30 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Spring Cleaning & Chainmail Armor

   The weather’s finally turning, which means it’s time to knock the dust off the rigs and get those grates ready for some serious smoke. In this episode, John and Mike dive into the dirty work of BBQ spring cleaning and put some "armor" on the pit with a review of the GrillFighter chainmail grill brush. We’re talking about ditching the dangerous wire bristles for good to see if this medieval-style scrubber can actually handle the gunk from last season’s brisket marathons. Grab a cold drink and join us as we get everything dialed in for a legendary year of grilling. #FatGuysWithSmokers #BBQSpringCleaning #GrillFighter #ChainmailGrillBrush #PitmasterTips #NoMoreWireBristles #SmokingMeat #GrillMaintenance

2. 

   2 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Hot Diggity Dog: Sonora Style

   John and Mike are officially 3 for 3 on cooking videos and this time they’re bringing the heat with Sonora Dogs. If you’ve never had one, a Sonora Dog is a bacon-wrapped hot dog grilled to perfection, tucked into a soft bolillo-style bun, and loaded up with pinto beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, mustard, and mayo. It’s bold, messy, and absolutely incredible. The guys cook them up, talk a little life, celebrate that baseball season is finally here, and ask the important question: what’s better than a great hot dog at the start of the season? As always, there are laughs, a little chaos, and plenty of backyard vibes. Tune in, grab a dog, and let us know—what’s your favorite way to top a hot dog? #FatGuysWithSmokers #SonoraDog #HotDiggityDog #BaseballSeason #BackyardBBQ #HotDogLife #BBQLife #GrillMasters #BaconWrapped #BBQCommunity #GameDayEats

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Wagyu Worth It

   John and Mike are back at it with more incredible meat from B&G Premium Meats, and this time they’re throwing down some American Wagyu T-bones—and they are unreal. The flavor, the marbling, the crust… it all delivers. The camera work might not be our finest production moment, but the jokes are strong and the steaks are stronger. Huge thanks to our friends at B&G Premium Meats in Cache Valley for supplying the goods. You can check them out at https://www.bgpremiummeats.com/ and use code FGS10 for 10% off your order. Do yourself a favor and grab something special. Tune in, hang out, and enjoy some seriously good beef with the Fat Guys. #FatGuysWithSmokers #AmericanWagyu #TBoneSteak #BGPremiumMeats #FGS10 #BBQLife #SteakNight #BackyardBBQ #MeatLovers #BBQCommunity #GrillLife #CookAndLaugh

Inside a recent episode

Spring Cleaning & Chainmail Armor

Published 30 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It just rips everything up. Yeah. But so, Marvin, thank you, was cool enough to send us not one, but two. Two girl fighters. Yeah. We could sword fight except for I really want this to stay good and nice. Yeah. Because it looks awesome. I was going to say, so a couple of, like, just first impressions. This is not your dinky... Grill cleaner. Yeah. This is not what you get at the dollar store or whatever to clean off your grills. This is well made. The stainless steel is serious. I mean. So if you think about a knife, what do they call the long part of the knife that goes into the handle? The tang or something? […]

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

42 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

30 ratings

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