Okie Smokin

About Okie Smokin

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!

Publisher

John Berry

Category

health & fitness · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2023

Latest episode

7 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Sept 2026

   YouTube Is Raising the Bar to 8,000 Hours | FLat Top Noob Returns!

   The conversation begins with an informal introduction and catching up, followed by a discussion about the recent changes to YouTube's monetization policy. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of content creation and audience engagement on the platform. The conversation delves into the world of content creation, searchability, and the impact of tutorial videos. It then explores the challenges and concerns related to reaction videos, copyright, fair use, and a lawsuit against YouTube regarding monetization. The discussion also touches on the potential implications of the lawsuit on content creators and the platform as a whole. The conversation covers various aspects of content creation, audience engagement, and platform diversity. It delves into the business of YouTube, the challenges of content creation, the role of AI in video production, podcasting, platform diversity, and channel development. Takeaways YouTube's new monetization policy poses challenges for content creators Consistent content creation and audience engagement are key to success on YouTube The importance of searchability and discoverability for content creators Challenges and concerns related to copyright, fair use, and reaction videos The potential impact of the YouTube lawsuit on content creators and monetization YouTube as a business model Importance of audience engagement and feedback Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 01:05 YouTube Changes and Monetization 02:23 Content Creation and Engagement 26:29 Content Creation and Searchability 27:16 The Impact of Tutorial Videos 28:20 Exploring Non-Cooking Content 30:41 Challenges with Reaction Videos 31:30 Copyright and Fair Use Concerns 41:03 YouTube Lawsuit and Monetization 48:45 The Business of YouTube 50:20 Content Creation and Engagement 51:54 AI and Video Production 56:29 Podcasting and Audience Engagement 01:03:20 Platform Diversity and Audience Reach

2. 

   2 Sept 2026

   Why Change Isn’t the Enemy: YouTube, Cooking, and Podcast Growth

   The episode covers a range of topics, including recent cooking experiences, YouTube changes, and upcoming plans. The hosts discuss their recent cooking experiments, YouTube's new monetization requirements, and plans for future episodes and vacation activities. Takeaways Cooking experiments and recipes YouTube's new monetization requirements Upcoming plans and activities Chapters 00:00 Recent Cooking Experiments 03:59 YouTube's New Monetization Requirements 18:50 Upcoming Plans and Activities

3. 

   24 Aug 2026

   From Beer Reviews to BBQ: Andy from Bones & Brews BBQ

   In this episode of the Okie Smokin Podcast, I sit down with Andy from Bones & Brews BBQ to talk backyard barbecue, beer, YouTube, and how his channel has evolved over six years. Andy originally planned to mix BBQ recipes with beer reviews, but over time he discovered that viewers were really showing up for the food. We talk about how his channel got started, the smoked shotgun shells video that became one of his biggest hits, his love for smoked wings, pimento cheese, Weber Smokey Mountains, and why he eventually changed his mind about pellet grills. We also get into some good old-fashioned BBQ debates: beans in chili, wrapping ribs, fat cap up or down, binders, charcoal vs. pellets, low-and-slow vs. hot-and-fast, and whether a good brisket really needs sauce. Andy also shares what he's learned from six years of creating YouTube videos, why consistency matters, dealing with negative comments, creating affordable recipes, and why sometimes the video you least expect is the one that takes off. If you enjoy backyard cooking without all the competition-BBQ pressure, you'll enjoy this conversation. 🔥 Check out Andy and Bones, Brews & BBQ: YouTube: Bones, Brews & BBQ (https://youtube.com/@bonesbrewsbbq) Website: BonesBrewsBBQ.com (http://BonesBrewsBBQ.com) Be sure to subscribe to Okie Smokin for more backyard cooking, BBQ conversations, recipes, live shows, and episodes of the Okie Smokin Podcast. Outdoor cooking just tastes better. #OkieSmokin #BonesBrewsBBQ #BBQPodcast #BackyardBBQ #Barbecue

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