Episodes

Episode 37 - What’s on tap: This episode, produced by Jon Solberg, talks about what happened 17 years ago this past Tuesday...September 11, 2001. What else needs to be said...I WILL NEVER FORGET! - Original Air Date: 9/11/2012 -

(Hour 2 - September 11, 2018) - In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by founder of the Fireboard, Ted Conrad. Fireboard has been a new sponsor of this show in 2018 and we will talk about the unit itself, what's new at Fireboard and we will also discuss t...

(Hour 1 - September 11, 2018) - Meathead from Amazingribs.com was busy tending to more "pressing issues" last month, but he is back and better than ever and ready to lay it down for our normal 2 segment visit.

Episode 36 - What’s on tap: In this episode, Jon Solberg produces a double header show with BBQ Hall of Fame member, cookbook author, TV guest and regular contributor to my show, Ray "Dr. BBQ" Lampe. This conversation comes all the way back in 2012....

(Hour 2 - September 4, 2018) - At the top of the 2nd hour, I will be joined by marketing and sales guru for B&B Charcoal, Joey Machado. Joey will be announcing some "breaking news" so be sure to tune in and learn what's happening. -

(Hour 1 - September 4, 2018) - Welcome to the last month of this quarter! Why not start with a little business talk with regular first Tuesday of the month guest, Dr. BBQ!? We are now hours away from "Dr. BBQ" opening it's doors and selling their BBQ ...

Episode 35 - What’s on tap: In this episode, Jon Solberg produces a segment where Meathead from Amazingribs.com and I chat about the best ways to buy an new grill or smoker. Since the "grilling season" is almost over,

(August 28, 2018 - Hour 2) - It's THAT time of the month...we re-fire the Embedded Correspondents segment and celebrate our 1 year anniversary (as configured currently). We each share some of our favorite moments of the past segments and then give ou...

(August 28 - Hour 1) - In the first hour I spoke with the most prolific "MeatMan" in the industry. Pat LaFrieda of LaFrieda Meats joined me and we dug in to his history in the family business. Did you know that LaFrieda Meats is now in its 4th genera...

Episode 34 - What’s on tap: Since he made an appearance on the show this past Tuesday, we take a look back at one of the more epic visits I've had with Steven in the past. This episode is a "double header" and we talk about his induction into the BB...

(August 21, 2018 - Hour 2) - n the 2nd hour, I was joined by the new Executive Director of the National BBQ and Grilling Association and creator of Bush Cooking, Saffron Hodgson. We talked about her passion for live-fire cooking...

(August 21, 2018 - Hour One) - The third Tuesday of the month brings a visit from prolific book writer, TV host and BBQ Hall of Fame'er, Steven Raichlen. We talked about the great hot dog incident of 2018, a new level of hot dog snobbery,

Episode 33 - What’s on tap: This week, you get to re-listen to the first time I had Sterling Ball (Big Poppa Smokers) on the show. Sterling is one of the most prolific and successful competition cooks in the country.

(Hour 2 - August 14, 2018) - In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by someone who has been sweeping the BBQ nation over the past few weeks. Kyle Riggen has created (and is making) an item called the K-Rigg. Ever thought about making a "pressure cooker smo...

(Hour One - August 14, 2018) - The second Tuesday of the month usually finds me chatting it up with Amazingribs.com founder, Meathead. However, this month he is unable to answer the bell...but I have a spectacular guest to fill the open spaces.

Episode 32 - What’s on tap: I have been saying it for the past few shows on Tuesday nights...We don;t eat as much turkey as we should be!! WHY IS THAT?!! Leave your comment at the bottom. Not withstanding that, in this “double-header” episode,

(August 7, 2018 - Hour 2) - In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Hardcore Carnivore, Jess Pryles. Tonight we will cover topics ranging from her new bbq rub being released, will she write another book, her thoughts on Australian vs. American beef,

(August 7, 2018 - Hour One) - The first Tuesday of the month brings a visit from Dr. BBQ (Ray Lampe). I already have some great Facebook questions to go over with him. Rumor has it that his restaurant will be opening inside of 30 days and he will also...

Episode 31 - What’s on tap: In this “double-header” episode, You get to experience what appears to be me "punching through" some pretty bad cellular connections only to be "stunned" by a bad number. The first guy I speak with is an impostor.

(Hour 2 - July 31, 2018) - Randall Bowman from the KCBS joins me to talk about their new "National Grilling Society" venture. We will find out what it's all about, how it fits in with the vision of KCBS and how it competes with the ACSA and SCA sancti...

(Hour 1 - July 31, 2018) - The competitive steak landscape continues to gain popularity and sanctioning bodies. Tonight I talk with Dan Hurst, the founder of theAmerican Competitive Steak Association (ACSA) joins me to talk about their version of stea...

Episode 30 - What’s on tap: In this "double-header" episode, Shane Draper (from Draper's BBQ - back then), talks about getting a sauce and rub to market and the items you need to consider if you want to try it!

Hour 2 - July 24, 2018) - The "Embedded Correspondents" segment heats back up. Last month I tasked the EC's to go to any steak house and order a cut of beef to "medium" or 135* internal to see if the steaks come out under-cooked or right on point.

(Hour 1- July 24, 2018) - First time guest Nick Solares, the "Professional Carnivore", joined me to talk a bit about his background. We started off by recapping his trip to Chicago and looking around at the Windy City Smoke-out,