Episodes

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...

(April 7, 2020 - Hour Two) In the second hour, the other first Tuesday of the month regular guest, Sam The Cooking Guy, stops by. A few weeks ago I did a bonus content segment with him and now we can get a follow up on that and Sam is loaded with "lock-down" recipes for you to try. Just like I will ask Malcom about YouTube, I will also ask Sam about "best practices" when it comes to putting on a channel. Look, if you have ever listened to an interview with Sam, you know that I have a well planne...

(April 7, 2020 - Hour One) Welcome to April and the 3rd week of Coronavirus 2020! Kicking us off in the normal fashion is the most popular BBQ'er on YouTube(How To BBQ Right) and the pitmaster of Killer Hogs BBQ tea, Malcom Reed. Malcom has been cooking up a storm at home due to being locked in and he's ready to share his recipes with you tonight. I will also ask him about how his BBQ business is being affected and if he has seen a big uptick in subscribers due to more eyes looking for content. ...

Episode 118 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 4/3/2012 - I am not really a “Practical Joker” by any stretch...but from time to time I have been known to throw some stuff out to see who bites and who call BS...this is one of those times. I have Clint Cantwell from the then, Smoke In Da Eye BBQ blog, and he was doing some stuff with Kingsford at the time...and on this particular show he announced the release of HICKORY FLAVORED propane to the market. Of course, if you look at the date and see how ...

(March 31, 2020 - Hour Two) Right at the top of the second hour I will convene the BBQ Central Show American Idol judges for the results. As you might recall, the 3 Embedded Correspondents and I tried to sing Thin Lizzy's smash hit, "Jailbreak". Three of us will move to next month and one will be eliminated. Tune in right at 10pm Eastern o hear who makes it and who doesn't! After that nonsense, I will be joined by Sean Ludwig (and maybe Ryan Cooper) from NYC BBQ to talk about the current state o...

(March 31, 2020 - Hour One) First up, championship pitmaster, director of marketing for Traeger and BBQ Central Show legend, Chad Ward, returns to the show! We have a tremendous amount of material to get through during our time which is why we have ear-marked the first hour for him! If you have any questions (BBQ/Grilling/Competitions related) please send them in and we will get them asked and answered. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills ...

Episode 117 What’s on tap: Taking you back to March 23, 2010 - The ever popular Round Table Shows make an appearance on this week’s "Best Of" show...The BBQ Pimp, Kyle Laval (The Slabs), Scot Kee (Little Pig Town) and David Bouska (Butcher BBQ) make up the panel for this one. How does their techniques from 2010 match up to what is being done today...if you never heard it...this is a good way to wet your whistle...yo can then go back and hear the whole thing because, like every show, there is a l...

(March 24, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents fire back up and we are here for YOU!! We are here to entertain and give you some food for your ears. I have been promoting the "BBQ Central Show American Idol edition" and it starts tonight!! The 4 of us will try our hand at Thin Lizzy's break-out hit "Jailbreak"!!! It was brought to my attention that some of my EC's didn't even know about this song...if you fall into this category, here is a link to the original version. ...

(March 24, 2020 - Hour One) In hopes of taking your mind off of the Corona Virus, at least for a few hours, please join the live BBQ Central Show tonight. We have a varying agenda that isn't JUST about BBQ. First up, Ted Conrad from Fireboard, joins me to talk about the 2020 HPBA that took place right before everything started canceling. Ted will recap the show, tell us about the cool things he saw and anything new that caught his eye. We will also learn about some NEW items associated with Fire...

The crowd has spoken...and the bonus content is a HIT!! So let me unveil to you, the 3rd day of new segments. In this edition, I have a REAL-ASS talk with Shawn Walchef and Stover Harger from Cali Comfort BBQ in San Diego, CA. Shawn is a friend of the show and hew gives us a glimpse into his daily operation and how they have been getting along during this virus. Stover also talks about the need for social media, it's benefits to all restaurants and how being diverse in digital media now and goin...

Welcome to another "Bonus Content" show! Today I sit down with Sam The Cooking Guy. If you haven't been watching him on YouTube then you are missing out on some "lock-down" recipes that he's recently posted. We talk about some of those during this edition, we also talk about the cavalier attitude taken by some folks during this outbreak, we talk Mexican food, chicken stock/soup and we also talk about how his businesses are being affected by COVID-19. As always, Sam is entertaining and a great so...

Welcome to a special release of The BBQ Central Show. Yesterday (3/20/2020) I was able to talk with Nick Solares, noted food writer and one of the foremost authorities on eating in New York City. There are no shortage of places to feed your hunger in the Big Apple, but, given the current state of our world, I was interested to get Nick's take on how the restaurant industry might look once COVID-19 finally resolves itself. His outlook?? Perhaps it's a bit a bit grim, but it also speaks to how res...

Episode 116 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 3/8/2011 – Taking you back to 3/30/2010 – One of the biggest BBQ names in the industry, Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson's, was my guest during the "after-Dark segment". This was a segment of the show where I was looking to test out extending into a 2nd hour. The After Dark segment was just such a test. Chris and I chatted about a number of topics...fun to hear how 2010 info holds up (or doesn't hold up) over the past 10 years. As always, if you would l...

Episode 112 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 1/19/2010 - The pitmaster of team Hallah-N-Swalla joined me...his name is Alan Hedrick and they were casually on an episode of BBQ Pitmasters...they were the team next to Jack’s Old South at the American Royal that year (whatever year that was)...and they showed Myron taking them under his wing and helping a newer team get their footing at this event. We talked about that, his team and some other things...very interesting conversations and a GREAT te...

(February 18, 2020 - Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by first timer to the show and the Quality manager of Dansons, Andrew Koster! Have you been waiting to hear about Pit Boss, Louisiana Grills, Country Smokers and more?? This is the segment for you! We will explore the history of the company and talk about their entrance into the pellet cooker market, the smokers they offer, the hurdles they have faced recently and the release of their newest "platinum" line of cookers available only at ...

(February 18, 2020 - Hour One) Moving in to the last few weeks of February and we chat with 3rd Tuesday of the month regular guest, Steven Raichlen from The Barbecue Bible. Tonight we chat a bit about his new vegetable grilling book and what it takes to pull that project together. We will also give an update on the June BBQ U class and hit some other topics as well...like Canadian bacon and cold smoking! After Steven, Robyn Lindars from Grill Girl joins me to talk about her recent trip to "The S...

Episode 111 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 2/5/2013 – Some of the most popular shows in my history have been "round table" style show. Most ofthe time they were done with competitors and sometimes with backyard folks. In this particular show, we changed it up and did one with 3 certified BBQ judges. I think it was a pretty cool change of pace and is still a good listen 7 years removed from its original air date.As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, pleas...

(February 11, 2020 - Hour Two) Moving to the 2nd hour, I will be joined by first time guest and newest sponsor of "The Best Moments" show, Kevin Green of "The Butcher Shoppe". Kevin and his son Jordan run the day to day operations at one of the more popular meat locations in the country. It is the home of the A-9 brisket but there are so many other options to consider as well...like CAMEL! We will talk about how he got into the business, how he has grown it over the years and what is popular to ...

(February 11, 2020 - Hour One) Last month Meathead from Amazingribs.com made one of the biggest revelations in the history of live-fire cooking..."Pineapple is the best thing to come off a grill bar none!". We will re-visit that statement and see if he truly believes that to be the case. We will also talk about Valentine's Day and what dishes he is recommending to ensure "your success" for after dinner activities. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mount...

Episode 110 What’s on tap: Episode 110...Taking you back to 8/30/2011 - Danielle Bennett was a guest this time around and we talked a lot about chicken! So, if you wanted to hear about chicken in 2011 then you will love this episode. Diva always brings the heat as it relates to content, energy and everything about cooking! 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!! (jonATthebbqcentralshowDOTcom...

(February 4, 2020 - Hour Two) Helping me close the show tonight is a long time sponsor of the show and a new podcaster! Dave Bouska from Butcher BBQ (and Wylde Seasoning) will join me to talk about the new venture in podcasting, what you can expect to hear when you listen, what it was like to be a Sam's Club sett up butcher for 12 years and, did you know, Dave shoots competitive archery?? BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets ...

(February 4, 2020 - Hour One) Welcome to February and the first Tuesday of the new month! That means we will be joined by the Pitmaster of Killer Hogs BBQ Team and the creator of How To BBQ Right, Malcom Reed. Tonight, Malcom and I talk about Sporting events eats, Chicago style beef, competition steak events and much more! After Malcom, I will be joined by one half of The Grill Dads, Mark Anderson. The Grill Dads are in the final stages of getting their new podcast set to debut! If you are a fan...

Episode 109 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 1/31/2012 - Originally this show was born as an AUDIO show only...and quite honestly I would rather have that than also have to worry about video...BUT...you people demanded video and so I relented and added a video component.. That being said, have you ever wondered who the first video guest was...why it happens to be 3rd Tuesday of the month regular guest and the creator of the Grill Girl website, Robyn Lindars. About 8 years ago to the day, video ...

(January 28, Hour Two) Moving to the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents will be joining me for their monthly segments. Stover Harger III will be sitting in as well. Tonight we will cover steak in-depth, talk about some current BBQ and grilling events and we will quickly get a vote on if pineapple is the BEST thing you can eat of a grill. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Smithfield Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Southside Market & Barbecue ...