Episodes

Episode 29 - What’s on tap: One of my favorite human being EVER, Ted Reader, stopped by to talk about, at that time, what was his record breaking hamburger cook. As of this posting, I don't believe he has been passed up and still carries the torch!

(Hour 2 - July 17, 2018) - In the 2nd hour I welcomed first timer to the show, Jennifer Caudle from Hastybake. If you are any fan of live-fire cooking, you have heard about Hastybake, but what do you know about the company or the product?

(Hour 1 - July 17, 2018) - Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue Bible, joined me for an invigorating live-fire cooking conversation. We started talking about outdoor entertainment areas, how to build them out,

Episode 28 - What’s on tap: Chris Grove, creator of "Nibble Me This", stopped by to talk about his website and growth. In the 2nd segment, Chad Ward of Whiskey Bent BBQ (and now with Traeger Grills), joined me to talk about competition barbecue.

(Hour 2 - July 10, 2018) - Sunny Moberg, of Moberg Smokers, stopped by to talk about his line of cookers. Sunny has been in the pit building for almost 30 years...but has only been doing it full-time for the past 2 years. However,

(Hour 1 - July 10, 2018) - Meathead from amazingribs.com stopped by for his monthly visit and we talked about the steak cooking incidents of 2018 and why chefs won;t use thermometers in the kitchens. We also answered a number of emails that were subm...

Episode 27 - What's on tap: Will Homer from Painted Hills Ranch stopped in to talk about "natural beef raising"…whatever THAT means. In the 2nd segment my Mom, Connie Rempe, stopped in to share 4 recipes for you to try.

(Hour 2 - July 3, 2018) - In the 2nd hour, I was joined by the creator of the "Meat Church" brand of rubs, apparel and cooking classes, Matt Pittman. We talked about his experience in eating horse meat, Tootsie not wearing his "BBQ AF" t-shirt,

(Hour 1 - July 3, 2018) - We missed him in June, but Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) returned for his monthly appearance and we talked about the latest news in regards to his restaurant opening (maybe next month). We also spoke about the popularity of competitiv...

Episode 26 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a great 2 segments to get you ready for the weekend! Back in 2013, Sweet Swine O\' Mine won the overall GC at Memphis in May. Mark Lambert stopped by to talk about that.

Embedded Correspondents and The New Steak Challenge!!

(Hour 1 - June 26, 2018) Max Good made his quarterly appearance from Amazingribs.com. We talked about the recently released 2018 Pitmasters List. We picked out one in each category and went over the ins and outs of it and why it made their list. Be sure to listen in, especially if you are looking to purchase a new cooker in the next few weeks! Also making his quarterly appearance was the over of Sam's Northwest BBQ Company, Sam Hays. We went over one of his product lines, Myron Mixon Smokers. ...

Episode 25 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a great road to the weekend. First up, 5 time Memphis in May winner Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson, talks about their win (at that time it was 2011) and also speaks on the judging process. In the 2nd part, Fred Grosse from Mojo Bricks talks about his unique wood product and how he got in to business... You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Original Air Date: 5/17/2011

(Hour 2 - June 19, 2018) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Scott Rodriguez, the Senior Vice President of Culinary and Kitchen Innovation for BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse. Scott is also part of the BBQ team Toot and Stinky's Cali-Q. He will give us a great view of "professional cooking" as well as competition BBQ. How does one help the other, and, how does he meet Sterling Ball and form an alliance to have him get in the kitchen to do some recipe creation for them. Many of which are on the curre...

(Hour 1 - June 19, 2018) The 3rd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from 2015 BBQ Hall of Fame inductee, Steven Raichlen. We will talk about some new places he has visited while on his book tour, what his favorite places are to eat at on the road, his thoughts on the new 2018 Hall of Fame class and more! Brett Gallaway, co-founder of the SCA, joins me to cover some of the bigger events this past month and will also give us a preview of some of the bigger events coming up over the next few wee...

Episode 24 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a "Texas Based" show for your listening pleasure. My guy, Clarence Joseph from Momma and Poppa Joe's BBQ kicks it off. In the 2nd segment, another one of my favorite Texan's, Junior Urias from Up In Smoke BBQ, talks about catering and other BBQ items. You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Clarence Joseph / Junior Urias Original Air Date: 6/16/2015

(June 12th, 2018 - Hour 2) In the 2nd hour, I was joined by quarterly guest and the first BBQ editor in the country, Daniel Vaughn, from Texas Monthly. We discussed the passing of Anthony Bourdain, the 2018 Class for the BBQ Hall of Fame. Daniel has a vote for the HOF and said my generally poor attitude keeps me out of contention. We also discussed his new podcast effort at TMBBQ and we finished debating wheter or not steak restaurants should temp steaks or not. For quick access to all show me...

(June 12, 2018 - Hour 1) Audio Disclaimer upfront...the phone connection was a little brutal) This interview has been lined up for WEEKS! So, while it seems like I am riding the BBQ Hall of Fame stuff a bit too much, you will excuse me while I welcome newly inducted 2018 BBQ Hall of Famer and Pitmaster of Cool Smoke competition team, Tuffy Stone back to the show. We talked a bit about the passing of Anthony Bourdain, making it in to the BBQ Hall of Fame this year and his new book. We also talk...

Episode 23 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a segment with Randy Owen, the owner of Thermoworks (the company that makes the Thermapen). You'll get some history on the company and the products. After Randy, Chris Marks from 3 Little Pigs shows up and talks about his BBQ experience and his line of cookers. You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Randy Owen/ Chris Marks Website: Thermoworks / 3 Little Pigs Original Air Date: 12/29/2010

(June 5, 2018 - Hour 2) Joe Heitzberg from Crowd Cow, joined me to talk about their current business model, Japanese beef, how they are bringing it here to the states using their business model and their new book "Craft Beef". There is some GREAT beef stories during our time together. For quick access to all show merch and important links, you can use this Linktreesite! PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SPONSORS The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookshack Cookin Pe...

(June 5, 2018 - Hour 1) In keeping with the BBQ Hall of Fame motif, I welcomed the Events Manager from the World Series of Barbecue, Emily Parks. We dove in to the history of the BBQ Hall of Fame and also went in-depth on who is voting, how the nominee names are gathered, the process of getting to a final 9 and who ends up voting on the final 3 members that actually get in. I think you will find this to be an enjoyable interview...I think you might also find it interesting that only 25 unique n...

Episode 22 In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a a great "food safety" segment with Danny Coogle of Pit Bulls Up In Smoke. Danny also shares some pork cooking tips. Then, 5 time Memphis in May Grand Champion Pitmaster, Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson's talks about the evolution of BBQ and pork selection! You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Danny Coogle / Chris Lilly Website: Pit Bulls Up In Smoke / Big Bob Gibson's BBQ Original Air Date: 9/25/2012

(Hour 2 - May 29, 2018) I turned Doug Scheiding from Rogue Cookers in back to back weeks and we talked about the BBQ Central Show karma, the Traeger grills Pro and Timberline grills, Traeger grills shop classes and Doug also gave us a tip on "hood down or hood up" when starting the new Traegers. Interesting stuff for sure! Chris LaRocco, from Trae Fuels, joined me to talk about their agreement to make the Kingsford brand of wood pellets. Chris shared what Trae fuels is about, how they make the...

(Hour 1 - May 29, 2018) Adrian Miller (The Soul Food Scholar) joined me to talk about 2018 BBQ Hall of Fame nominee, Columbus B. Hill. Adrian shared how he made his BBQ bones, the event the sullied his BBQ reputation for a while and how he came to BBQ prominence in the Colorado area. We also talked about the BBQ Hall of Fame as it is currently set up, the lack of diversity in it and what should happen to change that. Adrian also told us about the new book he has just started...a very interestin...