Thursday, January 29, 2026

Game Day Grilling & Baltaire Restaurant in Los Angeles

This episode serves up expert game day grilling tips with BBQ Hall of Famer Meathead, author of The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling and The Meathead Method. He shares his best techniques, busts common myths, and offers recipes to make your Super Bowl spread a touchdown. Then Patrick Hickey from Baltaire Restaurant joins the conversation. Plus, we explore fascinating facts about American barbecue, the rising cost of hosting a Super Bowl party, Maui’s ongoing recovery and responsible travel tips, the U.S. cities with the worst traffic congestion, and a bold luxury car theft scheme uncovered across three states.