Episodes

(October 1, 2019 - Hour Two) First up in the 2nd hour, one of the most respected journalists in the BBQ/Grilling industry, Derrick Riches, joins me. Derrick was also selected to be enshrined into the BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame - Class of 2019. We will talk a bit about that life achievement, take a look back at his career and how he got started and what he is up to today. We will also talk about the newly revealed (sort of) "Weber Pellet Cooker". Helping me close out the show tonight is ...

(October 1, 2019 - Hour One) We begin the 4th quarter of the year (if you can believe it) in grand fashion. Joining me up front is 1st Tuesday of the month guest, Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right. Tonight we talk about a number of topics to include competition chicken thighs, brown sugar chipotle flanken short ribs and hot to buy a competition BBQ trailer. Malcom is on the hunt for one and was talking about it on his latest podcast episode with world champion pitmaster Heath Riles. After Malcom...

Episode 91 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 2014 …Jon Solberg puts together a patented "Double Header" show with former NFL great and successful food entrepreneur, Reggie Kelly. This was Reggie's first time on the show and I had him on to talk about his products. We also talked about his NFL career and how he set himself up to transition from playing to running his KYVAN business. The whole interview is worth the listen so use the link below to go listen to it again! ENJOY!! Don’t for...

(September 24, 2019 - Hour 2) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by my crack team of Embedded Correspondents and sometime show contributor Stover Harger III, will join me for a special edition of the embedded Correspondents segments. Tonight we plan to cover 2 items on the agenda. Up first, we will usher in the class of 2019 - Best Guest of The BBQ Central Show Hall of Fame. The layout changes this year and going forward. Last year (the class of 2018), we ushered in a number of names to get the b...

(September 24, 2019 - Hour One) Tonight we close out the month of September in grand fashion. We kick off the first hour with a conversation with America's foremost hamburger authority, George Motz! George has written a number of burger books, done a burger movie and may or may not be working on a burger musical! We will find out how one becomes THEE burger authority, where the best burgers are, regional styles of burgers, how to make a great burger and who knows what else we'll get into! I have...

Episode 90 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 2011 ...the first portion of the show brings me back to a dark time...a time when nefarious activities were going on at my place of work...a time when I had to call out a co-worker on this global broadcast and introduce you all to someone called “The Lunch Thief”...you know the lunch thief...that PIECE OF CRAP that goes into the community fridge at work...looks it over like it’s his own personal grocery store...and then just takes whatever h...

(September 17, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the brand new KING of the American Royal Open BBQ Contest, Fred Robles of Rio Valley Meats. If you didn't know, The American Royal BBQ contest (almost 500 teams in the open this year) took place this past weekend and Fred took down the crown. He will now rule the BBQ landscape for the next 12 months where he will look to repeat. I will talk to Fred about the weekend, how the cook went on both days and what it was like to hear h...

(September 17, 2019 - Hour One) September is quickly coming to a close and we bring the 3rd Tuesday of the month regulars through in the 1st hour. BBQ Hall of Fame'er, Steven Raichlen, joins me in his usual spot to chat about what's new in the live-fire scene and what he's been up to since August. Buy Steven's Best Selling Books RIGHT HERE. After Steven, resident live-fire expert, creator of the Grill Girl website and wildlife noob, Robyn Lindars joins me. We will pick up the wild iguana invasio...

Episode 89 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 15, 2010, where you find a conversation I (not Steve Ray) had with Lee Ann Whippen about her being on an episode of BBQ Pitmasters (remember that show???)...I also talked with a fellow by the name of Thom Emery...we talked pretty in-depth about the infamous TURDUCKEN ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP!!! Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show Original Air Date: 9/15/...

(September 10, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the owner of Hassell Cattle Company, Doug Hassell. It is no secret that the popularity of high end beef, namely Wagyu, is soaring right now and has been for a number of years. Today, you are seeing more and more options for Wagyu and I will introduce you to one of the latest options on the market. Doug will explain how he breeds his product, what kind of end product you can expect to get, the cuts he offers (yes, they have bris...

(September 10, 2019 - Hour One) As we are well into September, I welcome back Meathead from Amazingribs.com for his usual 2 segment visit. Tonight we cover a lot of things that have to do with POTATOES! After all, it is national potato month so we should arm you with all of the info you need to make sure this tasty side dish is at its very best for you and your guests! We will also answer some of your Facebook questions as time allows. Remember, if you are a big fan of Meathead and want to join ...

Episode 88 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 2014…As you may have noticed, I end the show with the tag line "September 11th, 2001---I will NEVER forget. In this Jon Solberg double header, I spent a segment recounting the events of 9/11/2001. Honestly, I never let a show go by that is close to that date and not acknowledge simply because I do not want any of us to FORGET! ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP!!! Want to hear more from this episode??? Click ...

(September 3, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour I will be joined by the creator of the Diva Q brand, Danielle Bennett! Danielle has been busy traveling around the country teaching BBQ classes, writing books, doing some competitions and most recently, starring in some BBQ related TV shows. I will talk to Danielle about all of those things. We will also talk a bit about the event her and I will be at on September 21, 2019 in Hartville, Ohio. the 2019 Grillfest is a fun place to go and see some real...

(September 3, 2019 - Hour One) Helping me open a new month, as he has done all year, is the founder of How To BBQ Right and the pitmaster of Killer Hogs BBQ team, Malcom Reed. Tonight we cover his recent Char Siu pork chops and spicy chicken sliders. We will also talk to Malcom about the new BBQ TV shows that have been popping up over the past number of weeks. Do YOU have a question for Malcom, shoot me an email and I will try to mix it in tonight. Buy Malcom's Rubs HERE! BBQ Central Show Sponso...

Episode 87 What’s on tap: Taking you back to September 2013…The first part of this episode is with the credited creator of the "Moink Ball" Larry Gain from BBQ Grail. Larry and I talked about grill snobbery...Larry was one of the first guys I started following when I got into the BBQ scene. In the 2nd portion of the show, Barry "CB" Martin joined me. Barry is a very accomplished live-fire cook and had a number of high visibility relationships with some of the biggest names in the industry. Since...

(August 27, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents will take to the air and look to burn the place down (in a good way). There are currently any number of topics that they are finalizing for their segments tonight and, as always, they will bring the heat...and they will be looking for your feedback and input as well. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Smithfield Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills

(August 27, 2019 - Hour One) One of the few folks whom I would trust with the show when I am not able to host live, Steve Ray from Owl's Nest BBQ, sits in for me while I make my way back from Chicago. I will recap that trip next week! It has been a while since we've gotten in-depth pizza talk from the country's (maybe the world's) foremost authority, Matt Frampton from BBQ Revolution. Steve and Matt will chop it up on all things pizza. Steve is a recent owner of a wood fired pizza oven and will ...

Episode 86 What’s on tap: Taking you back to January 2011…The first part of this episode is with the owner of the company "Grill Grates" and we talked about how he got into the business and how the product has grown since the beginning. Brad is a great interview each time he has been on. The 2nd part of the show today features an old segment I used to run called "The 4th Segment Free For All" where we would play a game with a caller and they had the opportunity to win a prize...oh the fun!! ENJO...

(August 20, 2019 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the creator of the very popular "Hey Grill Hey" website and social media platform, Susie Bulloch. Susie is currently appearing on the TV show "BBQ Brawl - Flay vs. Symon" where she has managed to make it to the series finale (against Lee Ann Whippen). That show airs each Thursday night at 9pm Eastern on the Food Network. In advance of that big episode, we will talk to Susie about her experience on the set and if what we see is tru...

(August 20, 2019 - Hour One) One of the most popular weeks for the show is the 3rd Tuesday of the month and that's because the first hour is loaded with great guests! Steven Raichlen stops by to talk about Labor Day parties and, more importantly, his new venture with Windstar Cruises. We will learn what Steven brought to the table in the partnership and how you might be able to get to hang out with him on a cruise! Steven's Products: CLICK HERE Steven's Books: CLICK HERE After Steven, The Grill ...

Episode 85 What’s on tap: Taking you back to August 2015…Taking you back to August 2015, where you find another Jon Solberg double header taking place. In this edition, I had a chance to sit down with Chris Becker (CB) from Cookin Pellets (sponsor of the show for YEARS!) and talk about everything that has to do with these little wood logs. Chris is a great wealth of knowledge on pellets, because, it's his business to be such. He also has a great personality and loves to mix it up! ENJOY!! Buy Co...

(August 13, 2019 - Hour 2) First up in the 2nd hour, I will be joined by a first timer to the show and a BBQ restaurant legend, John Stage, founder of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que! They are celebrating 31 years in business and we will go back and find out how he got into it, how the restaurant has changed over the past 31 years and how he find this BBQ trend taking over the nation. Buy Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Sauce HERE Closing the show is the manager at the American Royal, Emily Park. The 2019 edition of the ...

(August 13, 2019 - Hour 1) Quickly racing through the month of August and we find Meathead from Amazingribs.com making his normal appearance. Tonight we will cover his initial thoughts on the new BBQ Brawl series that is on TV right now. We will also learn a bit more about his new video series that is coming up on "BBQ Stars". There is going to be a secondary enrollment opportunity for you to take advantage of in case you missed the first go-around. We might also gamer plan where he should take ...

Episode 84 What’s on tap: Taking you back to August 2014...I believe this was the first surfacing of my neighbor on the show...you know him as “Neighbor Desmond”...we talked about his recent attempt at the then very popular “Ice Bucket Challenge”...I believe he said it was very cold...but he did it. Also in this episode you will hear what was probably the last recently recorded Pork Butt Round Table...so if you are a fan of those round table show this will be good especially fun for you to hear ...