🎙️ Welcome to a new episode! I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you.

🟫 Why Dads Need to Master the Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward | Ep. 287

👉 In this episode, we’re excited to welcome CJ Volkmann, better known online as Cooking with CJ.

👉 CJ is a cooking influencer who turned his passion for BBQ and food into a full-time career on social media.

👉 A married father of five, CJ brings not only flavor to the table but a deep sense of family and authenticity that connects with viewers around the world.

👉 With over 250,000 followers across various platforms and YouTube being his most-watched channel, CJ has built a loyal community by sharing approachable recipes, honest kitchen gadget reviews, and next-level BBQ techniques.

👉 Whether it’s smoking the perfect brisket or whipping up an air fryer masterpiece, CJ makes cooking fun, flavorful, and totally doable.

👉 In this conversation, we dive into CJ’s journey from backyard grilling to social media stardom, how he balances family life with content creation, and his mission to help everyday cooks build confidence in the kitchen.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your fellow foodies and dads looking for some inspiration in and out of the kitchen!

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📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with CJ Volkmann:

✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CookingWithCJ

✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithcj/

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookingWithCJ

✅ Website & Merch: https://cookingwithcj.square.site