Jim's BBQ Pod

Episode 116 – A Proper Plowing

After a long break, Jim clears out a Target before he unveils his greatest role yet, Dylan goes on holiday, Shaun and Mike get squeezed out of a show, and Mike faces the most abominable of neighbors. Also stay tuned for a call from Lambert.

Mike: Genesee Salted Caramel Chocolate Porter

Dylan: Prairie Artisan Ales Double Dunk Imperial Stout w/ Oreos

Jim: Hi-Wire 10W-40 Imperial Stout

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Episode 115 – Gas Powered

A holiday in Dylan’s name is created, someone starts watching the boys while peddling BBQ grills, Jim recreates Mike’s woes, some actually functional Christmas gifts are reviewed, Jim powers the episode using natural gas, and Rick gets away.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Arrogant Consortia Enter Night Pilsner
Dylan: Bolero Snort Imperial Moountie, Grimm Double Negative Imperial Stout
Jim: Prairie Artisan Ales Double Dunk Imperial Stout w/ Oreos

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Episode 114 – Hemorrhoid Neck Pillows

The boys are back in their respectful states to celebrate three years of nonsense together before Mike expresses his distaste for Jack in the Box, Dylan meets a time traveler, Mike and Jim coordinate dress codes, the weirdest Christmas gifts don’t even make the White Elephant Party, and Dylan experiences wrasslin for the first time.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: The Alchemist Heady Topper, Fiddlehead Second Fiddle
Dylan: Schlafly Ibex Cellar Barrel-Aged Pumpkin Ale, Mikkeler Angry Gato
Jim: Bell’s Bourbon-Barrel Aged Expedition Stout

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Episode 113 – On Call Pay!

Broadcasting from the high seas, the boys (and Liz!) learn that everything really is bigger (and louder) in Texas, bask in the mysteries of “on-call pay”, blow the minds of the locals with their foreign states of home, revisit the legendary stone cocks, get a late-night visit from hospitality, Mike is offered haircare, meet the realest G of all time, and become buddies with the wait staff.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike, Dylan, Jim, Liz, & Shaun: Red Frog Java Stout

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Episode 112 – Top of the Pops

The boys are live in Galveston, Texas! Join them as they revert back to 50s hustlers stereotypes, Brother Shaun makes a pilgrimage to his mecca, time travelers seek out Dylan’s broken member as he is harassed with soapy scents, the best fuckin’ BBQ EVER is had, Dylan turns the family car into a gas chamber, Jim buys stock in Church’s Chicken, Shaun gets pimped out, and Jim opens a second chapter in his life.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike, Dylan, Jim, & Shaun: Spindletap Houston Haze and Brash Abide White Russian Milk Stout

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Episode 111 – Dylan’s Pet Name

After some initial confusion, Brother Shaun teases a tease, Dylan meets their only fan and starts to feel the age, vacation is around the corner, the smores code gets cracked, the boys prove that the customer can be wrong, and find out the secrets of nature.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Wicked Weed Xibalba
Dylan: Firestone Walker Sucaba 2018
Jim: Founders KBS 2018

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Episode 110 – Duncan Sheik in Chicago

The boys are poddin’ and pickin’ as they get into their fantasy hockey draft, all the while speculating on Making a Murderer and embrace Gritty.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Prairie Artisan Ale Consider Yourself Hugged
Dylan: Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half
Jim: New Holland Bourbon-Barrel Aged Dragon’s Milk

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Episode 109 – The Fire Escape

Dylan gets locked out of his home AGAIN, the boys embrace Gritty, order the weirdest shit at Subway, and find out what films are really called.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Breakside Salted Caramel Stout
Dylan: Larceny Bourbon
Jim: Sprecher’s Cream Soda

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Episode 108 – Check Your Beer

The night starts off a bit sour before the Crandalls open their pet poop pamper spa, Jim gets inked, the boys get retrospective, Mike and Shaun get some real Bahstan attitude and cheat the parking system.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Cigar City Cafe con Leche, CB Craft Random Brewery
Dylan: Avery Nuttiest Professor
Jim: Agua

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Episode 107 – Canadian Bacon

After dealing with the friendly neighborhood spider, Jim announces it is time for a bodily change, former 4 Color Demons Dave Mader wannabe gets hitched, Mike gets behind the Mule with Canadian Correspondent Paul Saunders, and then our heroes’ paths merge… except without Jim. Oh, and Dylan has a new game!

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Wicked Weed French Toast Imperial Stout
Dylan: Stop ‘n Shop Raspberry Lime Seltzer
Jim: Agua

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Episode 106 – Ulterior Motives

After Jim ditches his bags and catches the 9:55 Northbound, Dylan gets psycho in the City of Sin (with no nuptials) and almost gets a handy from a riff lord before having some West Coast burgers and upon his return, finds a fruity gift.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Burlington Brewing Strawberry Railcake, The Alchemist Light Weight
Dylan: Whiskey and Orange Seltzer
Jim: Sprecher’s Cream Soda

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Episode 105 – Finger Pricks

It is with a heavy heart that Jim’s BBQ bids a fond farewell to the Crandall’s beloved little terror, Pepper, Dylan gets stressed about moving, Jim shows off his cooking skills, Mike hurts himself (again), and then Dylan follows in suite before teasing a trip to Sin City.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?

Mike: The Alchemist Crusher

Dylan: Central Waters Peruvian Morning, Ironbound Hard Cider

Jim: Nada

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Episode 104 – A Fifth Grade Level

Dylan has a case of the Mondays on the last episode of the podcast recorded at his old abode, Mike gives an update on Pepper the cat, the boys talk about missed musical opportunities, Sarah betrays Dylan to Jim, the boys face their horrors, and figure out their cartoon equals.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: The Alchemist Lightweight American Blonde Ale
Dylan: Schweppe’s Orange Seltzer
Jim: New Holland Dragon’s Milk Stout

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Episode 103 – Haugesund

A history of embarrassment is revealed, Dylan goes to IKEA, Mike makes a mess, one of the Crandall fur children falls under the weather and Mike gets sappy, Mike hurts himself AGAIN, and just generally good times are had.

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Episode 102 – The Clock is Ticking?

Jim’s BBQ gets a bit scatalogical before Dylan announces he has flown the coop, the world gets excited about IPAs, Dylan’s dad sees some low hanging fruit, the air is filled with the sound of church bells, the boys take a look back at the American history of beer, Jim can’t lose the soap, Annie flexes her (sphincter) muscles, and Liz gets screwed by the school.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Listerman Brewing Nutcase Porter
Dylan: The Lost Abbey Bat Out of Hell
Jim: New Holland Dragon’s Milk Reserve Bourbon Barrel Aged Stout with Cherry Chocolate

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Episode 101 – Sauce in the Crevices

After debating which piece of the chicken wing is superior, the greatest hockey logos are discovered, scandals are abound in the NHL, and Dylan’s Would You Rather gets very mosquito centric.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Wyler’s Grape Drink
Dylan: Foreign Objects Mercury Rising
Jim: Voodoo Cowbell Nitro

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Episode 100 – Walking in Memphis

It’s episode 100 of Jim’s BBQ Pod and… it’s business as usual.

What Are We Drinking Today?
Mike: Oddside Ales Bean Flicker
Dylan: Three Heads Baltic Porter 2017
Jim: Sprecher’s Cream Soda

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Episode 99 – Running the Gambit

It’s the Gretzky of episodes as the boys talk about real hockey before talking about their hockey, recollect on their Brantford weekend (along with talking about Dylan’s quirk) and try to pull a fast one of their friends

What Are We Drinking Today?
Mike: Prairie Artisan Ales Deconstructed B.O.M.B.
Dylan: Firestone Walker 21st Anniversary Ale
Jim: Sprecher’s Cream Soda

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Episode 98 – Another Man’s Pillows

This is a special LIVE episode of Jim’s BBQ pod! The boys and Cathy are en route to and record live in Brantford. Experience a live border crossing into The Great White North as Dylan details his horrendous travel experience, whines about not seeing his friends, and then gets very NPR about wines before Jim takes a stance against “No Standing” signs and travels back in time with Mike to talk about Cobra Kai.

Then, the boys go “man on the street” with some uncomfortable questions for the View Askew Street Hockey League.

What Are We Drinking Today?
Mike: Gold Peak Raspberry Tea, Three Heads 3HB Lager
Dylan: Watah, Trailer Park Boys Ricky’s Catch 23 Malt Liquor
Jim: Cherry Coke

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Episode 97 – Don’t Cry Dylan, Don’t Cry

Brother Shaun is back and this time Mike remembers him. The boys get into a lengthy discussion about Avengers: Infinity War.

What Are We Drinking Today?
Mike: Wolf’s Ridge All the Breakfast
Dylan: Dugges Coffee Vanilla Black
Jim: Sprecher’s Cream Soda
Shaun: Industrial Arts Wrench

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Episode 96 – Live at Eggheadz

Jim’s BBQ makes a pit stop at Eggheadz in Tinley Park to recap their Dark Lord Day experience, highlighting the good, the bad, the great, and the sloppy. During breakfast, Jim conquers all breakfast champs before him.

What Are We Drinking Today?
Mike: Coffee
Dylan: Earl Grey Tea w/ honey
Jim: Chocolate Milk

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Episode 95 – The Situation

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Episode 94 – A Pringlemage

After a raspy start, Mike struggles to speak, Jim shows zero patience for Mike and forgets his friends, everyone fails basic speech, more Dark Lord plans are laid out, Dylan’s dance with death is… glazed over, some fairly gross food and drink creations are mulled over, and then gyros break it down for everyone.

What Are We Drinking Tonight?
Mike: Clown Shoes Blaecorn Unidragon
Dylan: Stop n’ Shop Orange Seltzer
Jim: Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer

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Episode 93 – Papi Van Winkle

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