Episodes

May 25, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less

Episode 21  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a segment with the creator of Blues Hog BBQ Sauces and rubs, Bill Arnold (who should be in the BBQ Hall of Fame!!). After Bill, Pitmaster of Cool Smoke Tuffy Stone,
May 24, 2018

The Embedded Correspondents Segment – BBQ Hall of Fame

The 4th Tuesday of the month brings another edition of the ECS! Doug from Texas, Steve from Tennessee, David from Oklahoma and I talk about the BBQ Hall of Fame, who’s nominated, who we think should get in and what issues the HOF has right now.
May 22, 2018

The Shed Wins 2018 Memphis In May – Interview

2018 Memphis In May winners Brad and Brooke Orrison (Lewis) from The Shed BBQ joined me to recap a HUGE weekend in Memphis. They took home world titles in chicken wings, whole hog and the overall world title.
May 18, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less

Episode 20  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a double-header with one of my favorite live-fire cooks, Adam Perry Lang! APL just opened his new restaurant and if you aren’t familiar with him, here is a nice “taster”.
May 17, 2018

Melissa Cookston Talks Memphis In May 2018!

In the 2nd hour, I was joined by (2) time Memphis in May overall GC, cookbook author and BBQ Hall of Famer, Melissa Cookston of Yazoo’s Delta Q.
May 15, 2018

Steven Raichlen Kicks Off The Book-Tour & SCA Updates!

(Hour 1 – May 15, 2018 Show) The 3rd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from best selling author, TV host, cooking class instructor and BBQ Hall of Famer, Steven Raichlen of Barbecue Bible.
May 11, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less

Episode 19  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from May 15, 2012. Heat Hall from Pork Barrel BBQ was running a pretty interesting YouTube campaign back then. In the 2nd segment, Food Network TV host,
May 10, 2018

Andrew Bloom from Wichita Packing & Gold Dusted Wings!

(Hour 2 – May 8, 2018 Live Show) In the second hour I was joined by first time guest, Andrew Bloom, from Wichita Packing.
May 8, 2018

Meathead Says MSG DOES NOT Give You Headaches!

(Hour 1 – May 8, 2018 Live Show) The 2nd Tuesday of the month brought a visit from Meathead at www.amazingribs.com. We covered the growing popularity of aging meat at your house…both wet and dry.
May 4, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less

Episode 18  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from July 10, 2012. Hot dog eating king of the world, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, recaps his tactics on eating the way he does and also recaps his win that year. In the 2nd segment,
May 3, 2018

How To Win an SCA Event Your First Time Out!

(Hour 2 – May 1, 2018 Show) Owner of GQUE BBQ in Denver, CO and Pitmaster of GQUE BBQ Team, Jason Ganahl, joins me to talk about his win this past weekend at the SCA event in Westminster. What does he think about the SCA and how it continues to grow?
May 1, 2018

The Rib Ring is Here…And We Visit The BBQ Doctor.

(Hour 1 – May 1, 2018 Show) The first Tuesday of the month means a visit to the BBQ Doctor’s Office. Ray Lampe joins me to answer your questions and BBQ health issues. Bob Trudnak, from The BBQ Guru, joined me to discuss the new Rib Ring that has recently launched. Be sure to grab yours today! **Grab an OFFICIAL BBQ Central Show T-Shirt while supplies last. You can view all available sizes HERE…Support the show and LOOK GOOD doing it!** For quick access to all show merch and important links,...
April 27, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less.

Episode 17  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from October 15, 2013. Show favorite, Ted Reader (The Master Planker), stops by during the first potion of the show. Then, legendary guest and owner of Cigar’s and Stripes BBQ Lounge,
April 26, 2018

How To Grow Tomatoes, Knives are Important & Salt Killing Bug Guns!

(Hour 2 from April 24, 2018 Show) The Embedded Correspondents Segment re-convened and we talked about how to grow the BEST tomatoes, if knives are really THAT important, how to control outdoor pests with salt packed guns!
April 24, 2018

Not not Tacos Talk & The 2017 WFC Grand Champ!

(Hour 1 from April 24, 2018 Show) One of my favorite guests to talk food with, Sam Zien (Sam The Cooking Guy) joined me to go talk about his new busines venture “Not Not Tacos” opening this summer.
April 20, 2018

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less

Episode 16  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a “Double Header” with the pitmaster of Yazoo’s Delta Q and Co-Owner of Memphis BBQ Company , Melissa Cookston. Melissa is known ad the “Winningest Woman in BBQ”
April 19, 2018

Fred Robles Feels VERY Confident About Winning The WFC Final Table.

(Hour 2 From April 17, 2018) Belinda Neibling from Smithfield stopped by to catch us up on the Committed Cooks Program (sold out at 500 teams) as well as some other Smithfield events that will be taking place this year.
April 18, 2018

Steak Cookoff World Championship Has A New Date and Location!

(Hour 1 from April 17, 2018) BBQ Hall of Famer, cookbook author, cooking class instructor and 3rd Tuesday of the month regular guest of this show, Steven Raichlen made his usual appearance.
April 12, 2018

Butcher BBQ Says Grilling Oil WILL NOT Give You Cancer!

(Hour 2 from April 10, 2018 Live Show) PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SPONSORS The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookshack Cookin Pellets FireBoard Smithfield Traeger Grills Southside Market & Barbeque
April 12, 2018

Meathead Says Google Define BBQ WAAAY Different Than WE Do!

(Hour 1 from the April 10, 2018 Show) Meathead from amazingribs.com PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SPONSORS The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookshack Cookin Pellets FireBoard Smithfield Traeger Grills Southside Market & Barbeque
April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 Episode

Guests: Mike McCloud, Ray Lampe, & Sam Snow BBQ
April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 Episode

Guests: Mike McCloud, Ray Lampe, & Sam Snow BBQ
April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018 Episode

Guests: Mike McCloud, Ray Lampe, & Sam Snow BBQ
April 1, 2018

The NBBQA Awards of Excellence Rant

Here is the rant from the top of the 2nd hour talking about the NBBQA Awards of Excellence. While I mention it in the open, this actually has nothing to do with the NBBQA event itself…just the award portion. Happy Easter…enjoy!!