Episodes

(December 29, 2020 - Hour Two) Tonight I present a special edition of The BBQCS as I do the 2020 Year in Review. This is NOT a pre-recorded show! Indeed, we will DO IT LIVE!! Over the two hour program I will recount all of the fun things that happened this past year. There were some spectacular moments that will be addressed again, there were many great first time guests, there were controversies, scandals and salacious events that took place through these 12 months and I will recap all of them....

(December 29, 2020 - Hour One) Tonight I present a special edition of The BBQCS as I do the 2020 Year in Review. This is NOT a pre-recorded show! Indeed, we will DO IT LIVE!! Over the two hour program I will recount all of the fun things that happened this past year. There were some spectacular moments that will be addressed again, there were many great first time guests, there were controversies, scandals and salacious events that took place through these 12 months and I will recap all of them....

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU and today we celebrate 3 YEARS of "The Best Moments" show.! What a gift for everyone to enjoy. I want to extend a very special thank you to Jon Solberg. For the past 3 years, Jon has dutifully and excellently produced these bits of show history for you to enjoy. Over these 3 years, there have been so many bits that I personally have forgotten about that he has resurfaced for everyone to hear again, or for the new listeners, for the first time. Jon, thank you for all the wo...

(December 22, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour we will fire up the Embedded Correspondents segment with Doug, Jon and Rusty. This is our ever popular "Best of the Year" show where will each run down a number of clip highlights from this past year and then, somehow, decide a BEST of the best moment. This will also lead into our 2020 Year in review show that will happen next week which is a 2 hour extravaganza recapping the chronological history of the show from 2020 and recounting the fun times, ...

(December 22, 2020 - Hour One) First up tonight is the pitmaster of Big Poppa Smokers, Sterling Ball. Tonight we will talk about the trends of 2020, the predicted trends in 2021, how Sterling views the social media ambassador/influencer arena, where competition BBQ might be next year and much more! Sterling never holds back so be sure to tune in for this one! After Sterling, 4th Tuesday of the month guest and creator of Derrick Riches (dot com), Derrick riches, joins me. We will also talk about ...

Episode 155…Taking you back to December 20, 2011…9 Years ago, the most popular BBQ Christmas song was written and then performed live on The BBQ Central Show. "The 12 Days of Holiday Christmas (BBQ Christmas)" was originally written by the guys at Hot Grill on Grill Action and then shipped to me for a live performance on the show. On this Tuesday night, myself and my 3 daughters sang our hearts out in hopes of giving you some extra BBQ cheer during the holiday season. If you haven't hard this be...

(December 15, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by the creator of Grill Girl, Robyn Lindars. Tonight we talk about her 10th annual gift guide, the 2020 live-fire trends and the 2021 live-fire predictions. Robyn is always fun and you never know what is going to come out of her mouth! You won't want to miss this one! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Southside Market & Barbecue - 10% off...

(December 15, 2020 - Hour One) First up tonight is Steven Raichlen from Barbecue Bible. We missed him last month because I had a chance to snag Rodney Scott for an interview and Steven was gracious enough to yield his normal time. So tonight we recap Thanksgiving, see how Hanukkah is going, what traditions he usually celebrates during this time of year and what his best gift suggestions are for the live-fire lover in your life! We will also talk about the biggest trend that came up in 2020 and w...

Episode 154…Taking you back to December 1, 2010...10 years ago I debuted the “Steak Round Table” show...this was a play on the BBQ Round Tables I was doing at that time. Chris Finney, Brian Pollack and Chuck Dorak...I remember who Chris Finney is...the other 2 guys, I am ashamed to say, I have no idea why I would have had them on the panel...that being said, I am sure they were HIGHLY qualified...their names just aren't resonating with me for whatever reason...LOL!! Brian, Chuck...do you guys st...

(December 8, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by Ed Reilly from B&B Charcoal. Many of us know about B&B already but, for those that don't, this will be a great introduction to the company, their history and what products they have available at the moment. Is there a difference in charcoal??? You be the judge! The very popular "open segment" might make an appearance tonight as well to close the show. Your phone calls and emails are welcome and we can tackle your questions and get...

(December 8, 2020 - Hour one) Welcome to the 2nd Tuesday of the month as we are in a full sprint to the close out of 2020! Joining me off the top is, of course, Meathead from Amazingribs.com. Tonight we will cover what the best gifts of 2020 are and why they should be under your live-fire lover's tree. We will also talk about a few food items that are traditionally popular during this time of year to include beef roasts! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Gre...

Episode 153…Taking you back to December 13, 2011, You get the privilege of listening to me regale you with a Weber Smokey Mountain cooking tale from all the way back in 2011. I was cooking 4 rack of ribs and, at some point during the cook, an incredible amount of steam collected in the dome portion of the cooker. Is this story 9 years old, yes! Is this what one would call evergreen entertainment/content....YES!! Has this ever happened to you when you cooked on your WSM over the years??!! Also, l...

(December 1, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by fan favorite, cookbook author, knife salesman of the year in 2020, 438 time Emmy award winner and YouTube mega-sensation, Sam The Cooking Guy. I could list off a number of topical items that I plan to discuss, but really, I have humiliated myself enough over the past year with promises of topical coverage and then, when the rubber meets the road, we talk about none of it! The good news is, the unplanned stuff is always better than...

(December 1, 2020 - Hour One) We start out the last month of 2020 with a BANG! Thee burger king of the universe, George Motz, joins me to talk about his induction into the BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame a few months ago. I will also ask him about his turkey jouyrney this past Thursday and much more! Make sure you keep tabs on his website for that SMASHULAH After George, I welcome first time guest and the creator of "The Bad Jew", Rebecca King. Originally from right here in Cleveland, Rebecc...

Episode 152…Taking you back to November 26, 2013, where I had a visit with the pitmaster of Slap Yo Daddy BBQ, Harry Soo. The topic of the evening was Harry’s quest to go as SMALL as possible as it related to his competition footprint...and a big part of that was his MINI WSM cooker that was quite the talk of the circuit back then. Harry is always a classic interview and this one is no different so enjoy and I hope you had a great Thanksgiving! Also, let me remind you, if there is a segment or a...

(November 24, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by my mates, The Embedded Correspondents! Topics tonight include the potential calling out of one of the biggest names in the industry for "big timing" and "blowing off" appearances recently, if lump, briquettes or gas is best for cremations, last minute Thanksgiving tips/help/advice and MUCH more! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Souths...

(November 24, 2020 - Hour One) Well gang, it's Thanksgiving week and the days are ticking by rapidly. If you aren't ready, or at least have your plan in place, we will offer some help...but it might be too late for the traditional stuff. First up, Nick Bauer from Primo Grills joins me to tell his fascinating story of "Family Business" growth and how they came to purchase Primo almost a year ago. You might be surprised to learn that Nick is not unlike you and I in that he had a Primo on his patio...

Many years ago, when they were just starting out, I had the owner of Ooni Pizza, Kristian Tapaninaho, on to talk about their venture into high heat pizza making and their over they were attempting to bring to market. After a very successful Kickstart Campaign, they were able to secure funding and hit the market...and they haven't looked back since. Now, they are growing both in market share and in size. They currently offer 5 different pizza ovens to meet your needs and some accessories to help ...

Episode 151…Taking you back to November 17, 2015…Are you familiar with the brand CAMBRO? Widely considered to be THEE product to keep your food at safe holding temps...in fact, so popular that it has become a “Kleenex” style term when referring to something that will hold/rest your meat. Back in 2015, Cathay Vu from Cambro came on the show and we talked all about the company, the products...everything Cambro...so be sure to check it out if you missed that segment 5 years ago Also, let me remind ...

(November 17, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will first be joined by the 3rd Tuesday of the month guest, Robyn Lindars from the Grill Girl website. Robyn and I will cover all of your turkey questions...the normal ones and the ones you never even knew you had. You will be READY for the big day in a few weeks. Closing it out tonight is the winner of the KCBS World Invitational that took place tis past weekend. Todd Smith from Smoking Butt Heads joins me to recap the weekend and talk about thi...

(November 17, 2020 - Hour One) One of the most recognizable names when it comes to BBQ, especially whole hog BBQ, Rodney Scott, joins me in the first hour. Tonight we will talk about some of the items that were mentioned in the Chef's Table series he was a part of. If you haven't seen it yet, go to Netflix and check it out. There are 4 really good episodes that cover a lot of live-fire talk. We will cover the growth of his restaurant and brand, stepping out of the original store and how he plans...

The world of ceramic cookers had long been dominated by 3 companies. Big Green Egg is the most notable at the moment and has been for years, however, Kamado Joe and Primo are running up and you should take notice! In this bonus content episode, Nick Bauer, President of Primo Grills, joins me to talk about his unique story of entering the business and how he has helped grow the two lines of products they sell into the live fire industry. The parent company, Empire Comfort Systems, has been around...

Episode 150 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to November 8, 2016…Remember that really awesome BBQ competition called "King of the Smoker"? Of course you do. It was only the most sought after contest that every pitmaster wanted to be invited to every year. When teams weren't invited, they would take to social media to cry and whine about not being part of the cool kid crowd. In this episode, you hear me dial up Sterling Ball to talk about the list, without notice, as my booked guest no-showed and I...

(November 10, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will first be joined by the owner/creator of Kosmo's Q product, Darian Khosravi! Darian was last on back in 2015 when he won the SCA world title. Tonight we will talk about his business, some products and where he seems himself fitting into the competitions scene in 2020 and going forward! We will also talk about his growing YouTube channel and what it takes to build a successful channel. Closing it out tonight is long time sponsor of the show an...