Episodes

(January 28, 2019 - Hour One) The San Antonio BBQ Contest took place this past weekend and the winner has been on the show before...a few times, actually! Pitmaster of Mama and Poppa Joe's BBQ team, Clarence Joseph took GC and will recap the weekend for us! CJ is always a great interview so be sure to tune in for this segment. After CJ, new 4th Tuesday of the month regular guest Derrick Riches will join me. Derrick is a BBQ Central Show guest hall of fame'er and we will be talking about some new...

Episode 108 What’s on tap: Taking you back to December 17, 2013. Taking you back to December 19, 2017 - Have you ever wondered who does the voicing for the show bumpers and promos?? That man’s name is David Lee “The Lee Monster” and I was finally able to land him to do the interview I had been wanting to do for quite some time. Here’s the question you want to ask...does that guy sound like that in real life or is it “produced” through effects and other such whatnot...the interview we did was don...

(January 21, 2019 - Hour Two) Moving to the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, Daniel Vaughn. We will take a look back at some big Texas food events of 2019, what he expects to see from Texas BBQ in 2020 and we will also talk about a few odd items that include a $75 baked potato and a "smoked" impossible burger. Could this be MY year for the BBQ Hall of Fame?? Daniel might have a take on that as well. Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the CEO of the Kansa...

(January 21, 2019 - Hour One) Making his first appearance in 2020 is BBQ Hall of Fame'er and the most prolific live-fire author in the industry, Steven Raichlen joins me. Tonight we will talk about the 5 things you need to make THIS month, we will discuss a few more of his 2020 live-fire predictions and we will also cover the 10 commandments of grilling as dictated by Steven Raichlen. This will be especially helpful for you new folks getting into live-fire cooking! After Steven, our friend and n...

Episode 107 What’s on tap: Taking you back to December 17, 2013. Pitmaster of Warren County Pork Choppers, Donny Bray was my guest. We took a look back at the current year’s TOTY race. It was a very open and honest conversation that you will enjoy whether you are into competition bbq or not 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) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AN...

(January 14, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, first time guest and brand manager of Smithfield Laura Pall, join me on the show. Laura will reveal the 2020 Smithfield Grant recipients LIVE!! This will make the 3rd year in a row where Smithfield reveals who will be getting the grants on the show so, if you put in an application for this program, you will want to tune in to see if your event gets the extra assistance from Smithfield! We will also talk about some other items that Smithfield has in ...

(January 14, 2020 - Hour One) The 2nd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from the creator of Amazingribs.com! Tonight we answer your questions, talk about soup (it's national soup month), e-books, SouvieQue and much more! Meathead also makes an INCREDIBLE statement about pineapple and the grill...you won't want to miss THAT! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Smithfield Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Southside Market & Barbecue - 10% off with ...

Episode 106 What’s on tap: Taking you back to January 26, 2016. In this episode, Dave Bouska from Butcher BBQ was a guest on the show. At the time, he was brining 4 new rubs to the market and we talked about how he made each of them and the science behind the profiles...great info!! 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) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW...

(January 7, 2019 - Hour 2) In the 2nd hour, one of the most popular regular guests on the show, Sam The Cooking Guy makes his 2020 debut. Plenty of good stuff to talk about with Sam...the bet of the night is how quickly will the conversation run off track and will it return at some point in the show. Questions for Sam?? Send them to me!! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Smithfield Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Southside Market & Barbecue - 1...

(January 7, 2019 - Hour One) Tonight the show is LIVE, back and BETTER than EVER! With 2020 rapidly coming to a close, we open the year with 2 of my favorite people in the live fire industry. First up, in his normal spot, Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right joins me to start his 2nd year in this position. Tonight we will recap the holidays, get Malcom's favorite recipe and news event of 2019 and take a look into 2020, both from a food and a competition perspective. Have any questions for Malcom? S...

Episode 105 What’s on tap: Taking you back to January 28, 2014 – (NEW FORMAT for 2020) If you are a REAL fan of the show then the name "Ronnie Lottz" will ring a a bell. Former professional wrestling manager turned bar owner and bbq cook, Ronnie Lottz has been on the show a few different time and all to rave reviews. His bar, Cigars and Stripes in Berwyn, IL, is known for it's chicken wings and other bbq'ed meats. Ronnie is know for being...well, Ronnie!! As always, if you would like to hear som...

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Episode 104 What’s on tap: Taking you back to January 28, 2014 – This is a Jon Solberg “Double Header”. Annella Kelso from Snake River Farms was a guest, and while we all know them for their wagyu beef, they also have some great pork. In this episode we talked about heir pork and why it stands apart! 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) ENJOY!! Don’t forget ...

(December 24, 2019 - Hour Two) YES!! There is a LIVE show tonight. Barbecue and Grilling talk stops for no man/woman or world event...it presses on!! Tonight I have a special edition of the show for you! It is the 4th Tuesday of the month so the gift from me to you is 2 hours of Embedded Correspondent talk on Christmas Eve and the 2nd day of Hanukkah! It is, indeed, the gift that keeps on giving the whole year long!! Tonight we look at each EC and what their year brought them in 2019, we also lo...

(December 24, 2019 - Hour One) YES!! There is a LIVE show tonight. Barbecue and Grilling talk stops for no man/woman or world event...it presses on!! Tonight I have a special edition of the show for you! It is the 4th Tuesday of the month so the gift from me to you is 2 hours of Embedded Correspondent talk on Christmas Eve and the 2nd day of Hanukkah! It is, indeed, the gift that keeps on giving the whole year long!! Tonight we look at each EC and what their year brought them in 2019, we also lo...

Episode 103 What’s on tap: Taking you back to January 28, 2014 – This is a Jon Solberg “Double Header”. Steven Raichlen stopped by the show and we did a segment on “weird meat”. In the second portion of the show we talk about winter grilling tips. 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) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP!!! Want...

(December 17, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will first be joined by the Vice President of Pit Barrel Cooker Amber Glanville! This is her first time on the show and we will talk about business of 2019, a Pit Barrel Junior contest that has been extended, some potential new product intros and we will also talk about what Pit Barrel and the NBBQA have lined up for the April conference. Helping me close out the show tonight is the BBQ Central Show documentary subject, Deon Bloomenrader from Big...

(December 17, 2019 - Hour One) 2019 is RAPIDLY coming to a close and the 3rd Tuesday of this month brings some great last minute information to gear you up for the big holidays that are now upon us! BBQ Hall of Fame'er and BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame'er, Steven Raichlen stops by for his monthly spot. Tonight we talk about the newly announced location for the 2020 BBQ U classes. We will also talk about Christmas and Hanukkah meals along with some great last minute homemade gifts. As we cl...

Episode 102 What’s on tap: Taking you back to December 9, 2014 – This is a Jon Solberg “Double Header”. If you have always wanted to re-listen to the original "FRIED CHICKEN" hour I did with Meathead from Amazingribs.com, then you are in luck...HERE IT IS!! 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) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST A...

(December 10, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by show favorite and the self proclaimed "Hardcore Carnivore" Jess Pryles. There are plenty of topics to catch up with Jess on. We will certainly get her suggestions on gifts for the Holiday Season, what she wants under the tree, how to make and use beef tallow, how to cook the best prime rib, her take on "Beef Subscription Boxes", new items she has ready for 2020 and MORE!! Be sure to tune in as Jess pulls no punches and is ready t...

(December 10, 2019 - Hour One) Many of you asked where Meathead was last month. Never fear, he is back and better than ever tonight! We have plenty of items to cover to include the gifts that he is recommending people get for their live fire enthusiasts, what he is looking forward to getting this season, heirloom turkeys, prime ribs, how google defines pulled pork and when should a website owner interact on their social channels vs. their own website. We will take you questions as well. BBQ Cent...

Episode 101 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 27, 2016 – This is a Jon Solberg "Double Header". Rod Gray stopped by the show and we did a two segment dissertation on “Sponsorship” for BBQ teams. It is one of the most downloaded shows in recent show history. The info shared was by and large, evergreen, so if you want to get some great insight. 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!!...

(December 3, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by the other first Tuesday of the month guest, and a BBQ Central Show Hall of fame guest, Sam The Cooking Guy. If you know Sam and how our segments usually go, while I do make an intricate agenda each time in, it usually goes sideways pretty quick and rarely gets back on track! However, let me set the agenda upfront so we can all keep score on how much we get through. Topics include: his latest Beyond Burger escapade, the cheeseburge...