Episodes

Episode 126 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/28/2013 – I was joined by then (and current) editor of the National BBQ News, Kell Phelps. Back in the day, this was an actual publication you could hold in your hands but as they technology changed, so did the NBBQN! Kell talks about having to make those pivots in order to remain relevant and to stay in business. As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email and let him know what you...

(May 26, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, we will fire up the Embedded Correspondents segment. Tonight the panel will discuss and name our version of the 2020 BBQ Hall of Fame. Will we reach a unanimous decision or will there need to be additional support for the folks we all choose. MORE importantly, who will be our 4th most popular? After all, the first 3 get in...so who's the bridesmaid? THEN, the segment you all have waited for, The American Idol BBQ Central Show Edition FINALE!! WE will ki...

(May 26, 2020 - Hour One) Do you like it when new products are announced on this show?? Yes you DO!! Tonight, Ted Conrad from Fireboard Labs joins me to reveal their 2 new offering to the market. Fireboard 2 and Fireboard 2 Drive. How do they compare and contrast with each other, and perhaps more importantly, how do they compare and contrast to the original Fireboard! All will be revealed at 9:14pm Eastern! After Ted, the 4th Tuesday of the the month regular guest, Derrick Riches, joins me to re...

Episode 125 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/24/2011 - Ever wonder what it takes to make a BBQ TV Show?? Back in 2011 John Markus (BBQ HOF Semi Finalist) was a guest and we talked ALL ABOUT IT!! Would you be surprised to know that you need advertisers in order to make such projects come to life?? We also talked about the best way to get picked as a competitor on these shows too. If you aren’t entertaining in your video...chances are you won’t get picked regardless of how great of a cook you a...

In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the co-founder of Pit Barrel Cooker, Noah Glanville. Tonight, Noah unveils the Pit Barrel cooker "Lifestyle Room" exclusively on this show and we will also talk about where their business is right now in 2020. There was also a big law suit settlement that we will talk about as well. Noah will also address his biggest PBC "misconception" and he will also address if there will be a bigger unit coming to market soon! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big ...

We are quickly racing through the month of May, and remember, next week is the finale of American Idol "BBQ Central Show" Edition so be sure to tune in for the first (and last) round of live singing! It is sure to peel the paint and crack the glass off your walls and windows. Anyway, leading off the 3rd Tuesday of the month is the creator of the Barbecue Bible and the most prolific BBQ book writer of all time, Steven Raichlen. Steven has been picked as the HPBA "Why I grill" ambassador so we wil...

Episode 124 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/14/2013 - Do you love burgers?? Yes, of course you do, in fact we had burgers tonight for dinner!! In this “Best Moments” show I visited with Andy Husbands, who was on the show right before all this disease landed on us, and we were talking about his latest book at that point “Wicked Good Burgers” which he co-wrote with Chris Hart...the I-Que Pitmaster (and legend). It is still widely considered to be one of the best Burger Cookbooks out there and ...

(May 12, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, we shall continue to the Barbecue Hall of Fame talk as I convene a panel of extremely distinguished and accomplished guests to break down the semifinalist of 9. All of the panel members are currently on the Barbecue Hall of Fame nominating committee. They are Ray (Dr. BBQ) Lampe, Adrian Miller and Daniel Vaughn. I will allow these guys to introduce themselves and tell us what makes them such a good fit for this committee, and then, we will run down the ...

(May 12, 2020 - Hour One) The 2nd Tuesday in May (and every month) brings a visit from Meathead at Amazingribs.com. Tonight we discuss his repeat appearance on the semifinalist list for the 2020 Barbecue Hall of Fame. 2019 was his first time on the list and he didn't make the cut. Does making the list a 2nd year in a row increase his chances and what does he think his shot at getting in this year is? I will also ask him to make his case publicly for inclusion to the living Hall of Fame members. ...

Episode 123 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/10/2011 – The "Round Table" style shows are always the most requested and most downloaded shows. In this version, I switched it up from the competition style and put a backyard spin on it. See if the way we ribs 9 years ago still holds true today!! After all, it IS national BBQ month!!! . As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email and let him know what you desire!! (jonATthebbqcent...

(May 5, 2020 - Hour Two)In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by fan favorite and first Tuesday of the month regular guest, Sam The Cooking Guy! Sam continues to push out new content 3 times per week and it is not stuff that has been sitting around...it's fresh new content for you to watch and enjoy (and try to cook!). Sure, I have quite an agenda to try and work through, but, we all know how that has worked out in past months. It is always a good time talking with Sam!BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The...

(Originally aired live on May 6, 2020 - 3pm Eastern) Manager of The World Series of Barbecue, Emily Park, joined me for a special live show to announce the 9 semi finalists for this year's Barbecue Hall of Fame. Join me on the 27th of this month for the exclusive announcement of the 3 that will make up this year's class!!

(May 5, 2020 - Hour One) Welcome to May! We continue to press through the current state of affairs as a public and we watch as the country begins to reopen. Since it is the first of the month, I will be joined by Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right. Tonight we will discuss what has been going on since last month and, of course, we will go over some of his most recent recipes. We will also talk about what he is looking forward to the most once we are fully released as a public...whenever that might...

(Recorded May 1, 2020 - Live in the BBQCS Studio) Earlier this week during the BBQCS is reported an impending meat shortage that was making news across all media channels and online landscapes. I chased down Kevin Green from The Butcher Shoppe to talk about what is realistic and what is nonsense. The Butcher Shoppe has never seen busier times than they have during this pandemic and they have been servicing their customers with much success. I hope you enjoy this special feature and be sure to us...

Episode 122 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 1/25/2011 - Well, I’m not too sure how to set this one up...it’s not a look back at an interview that I had with someone...no...it’s just me...running my fat yap. I do want to say this, while I find some of that stuff from 2011 cringe worthy, I am also happy to report that, over time, I have evolved as a human. So, if you like hearing about the “show”, “little people” and “Betty White”...you’ll be interested. As always, if you would like to hear some...

(April 28, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by The Embedded Correspondents! Doug, Jon and Ricer will be in as well as a new EC this month, Christian Arfsten. Christian is living ion Houston and has a pretty unique day job. We will also learn about his live-fire background. All of the EC's will weigh in on resting steak, their favorite COVID-19 meal to date, the impending meat shortage and much more. In the last portion of the segment, Doug, Jeff and I will fire up the American ...

(April 28, 2020 - Hour One) Tonight's show is packed with something for everyone...even the folks who enjoy BAD singing! First up, CEO of Hardcore Carnivore, Jess Pryles stops through. If you have been looking to cook along with her you can do that this coming Saturday! She will tell us all about it and what you need to do in order to take part! We will also talk about her recent videos on "resting steak" and "meat glue". After Jess, I will be joined by 4th Tuesday of the month regular, Derrick ...

Episode 121 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 4/16/2013 - During this show segment, I talked to first hour guest, Ray Lampe”Dr. BBQ and we went in depth on the writing of a BBQ book. Many folks had asked me what the process was to get a book out so Ray and I discussed the details, what one should expect initially, the process and more! I think, even though the segment is now 7 years old, most of the info is evergreen! As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, p...

(April 21, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, 3rd Tuesday of the month regular guest, Robyn Lindars (Grill Girl) joins me to discuss, of all things, alligator. Did you know that you can get yourself "farm raised" gators and you don't have to risk life and limb to snag one out of the wild. Also, grabbing them out of the wild is illegal, so don't do it!! We will also discuss the release of the meat calculator and some of her latest recipes as well. Closing it out tonight is the host of the "Smoking...

(April 21, 2020 - Hour One) We are racing through April...I guess...and tonight I hope to help pass the time a bit more quickly and with a scent of smoke!! First up, BBQ Hall of Fame'er and the most prolific live-fire author of our time, Steven Raichlen joins me. Have you ever thought about pushing the bacon boundaries to the point of potential absurdity...How does A5 wagyu brisket BACON sound??!! We will also talk about 10 comfort foods you should be trying on your BBQ right now!! After Steven,...

Episode 120 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 4/6/2010 - During this segment, I talked to a fella named “Bob Garnash”...AKA B-O-B. Does that name ring a bell?? For the die-hard's it does...because this guy saw the benefits of “rotisserie” cooking...but took it a step further...and created a product called “The Rib-O-Lator. Simply put, instead of the traditional spit rod, he made a 4 tray carousel that mounts to the rod itself...stick it in the motor and away you go! Anything you can fit in the t...

(April 14, 2020 - Hour Two) In the second hour, I am very excited to be joined by John and John (2) McLemore from Masterbuilt. Billing themselves as "The Masters of Smoke", we will take a look back at the history of the company and how it was founded, how it has evolved and remained relevant over the years and, of course, talk about the new gravity fed cooker that was just recently introduced to the market. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Gri...

(April 14, 2020 - Hour One) The 2nd Tuesday of each month brings us recurring guest Meathead from Amazingribs.com. Tonight we will freshen up on a few topics, namely, how does resting your meat affect its moisture retention/loss. We will also look into the difference between resting your brisket and how that differs from resting steaks as they finish. If you have any questions for Meathead, please feel free to send them my way! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers B...

Episode 119 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/1/2012 - During this show, we did a “round table style” show about “hot topics” in the bbq and grilling world. On the panel, show legend and guest from last week, Chad Ward, Shane Draper from Draper’s BBQ and Grilla Grills and former host of BBQ podcast “In The Hut”, Bruce McCall Junior aka “Huck Jr. We talked about a number of topics to include “What is BBQ and what is grilling”. Round table shows are always fun. As always, if you would like to he...