The BBQ Central Show

Episode 455Taking you back to 10/7/2015 - Being featured this week is…then…first time guest and pitmaster of Loot N Booty competition team, Sterling Smith. In this interview, we got to talking about his ALMOST win at the 2015 American Royal. We also got a peek into how he got into competition BBQ in the first place.I don’t know if I would say that Sterling is “under-rated” as a competition cook…but he flies a bit on the radar as it relates to teams that are really good, have won a lot and are al

(October 13, 2026 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - Segment 3: Al Frugoni – The Art & Authority of Open-Fire Cooking Hondo Recap: Al breaks down the highlights, community impact, and open-fire spectacles from the 2026 Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas. As Seen on TV: Inside the production, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments of filming The Pitmasters TV. Memphis in May 2027 Projections: Looking months in advance at the evolving landscape of the historic event and what teams should expect as preparation begins.

Timeline & Segment Breakdown 9:14pm - Segment 1: David Gafford – The Barbecue Lab Gear Reviews & Beyond The Blueprint for Backyard Gear: David outlines his strict testing criteria for the latest round of product reviews. The Brush Debate: Breaking down the safest and most efficient grill brushes on the market today. Smash Burgers & Induction Power: Finding the best heavy-duty presses and analyzing how induction burners are changing the workflow for outdoor cooks. A New Frontier: Why David i

Episode 454Taking you back to October 2, 2013 - Being featured this week is the first ever…additional day…of the show…when that was a thing. You have come to know the show as a Tuesday night staple…yes…but 13 years ago, I also toiled with adding an additional day to the show week…and this was the first run at that…Jon did not know the answer to this…and I do not know the answer to this…I have no idea how many of these Wednesday shows I actually did…but this was the first!I tinkered on and off wi

The BBQ Central Show — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Hour Two This week on The BBQ Central Show, we've got a loaded lineup covering BBQ, grilling, food content, products, business, and plenty of live-fire conversation. Sam The Cooking Guy Sam The Cooking Guy is back for another visit. We'll catch up on what's been happening with Sam, his content, his cooking philosophy, and what he's seeing in the food and BBQ world. As always, expect plenty of opinions, big flavors, and a few things that may ge

The BBQ Central Show — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Hour One This week on The BBQ Central Show, we've got a loaded lineup covering BBQ, grilling, food content, products, business, and plenty of live-fire conversation. Malcom Reed — How To BBQ Right Malcom Reed joins me to catch up on what's happening with How To BBQ Right, Killer Hogs, and his world of BBQ content. We'll talk about getting back in the swing of things, the continued evolution of BBQ media, creating content in today's crowded lan