Episodes
March 29, 2017
Traeger launches the new Timberline grill, a visit with Knob Where You Need It and more!
Max Good recaps the Meathead in Paradise trip, Simon Flores from El Diablo talk about Texas BBQ, Chad Ward from Traeger talks about the Timberline and Cory from KWYNI stops by for a chat! Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back into the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the show!! Thank you!! You can also subscribe to the show on I-Tunes or...
March 21, 2017
March 21, 2017 – Official Archive
Segment 1: Steven Raichlen – BBQ Bible/Project Smoke Segment 2: Sterling Smith – Loot N Booty BBQ Segment 3: Rod Blackburn – Railyard BBQ Segment 4: Clarence Joseph – Momma and Poppa Joe’s BBQ Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back into the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the show!! Thank you!! You can also subscribe to the show on I-...
March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: Segment 1&2: Meathead Goldwyn Segment 3: Travis Clark – Clark Crew BBQ Segment 4: Doug Scheiding – Rogue Cookers Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back into the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the show!! Thank you!! You can also subscribe to the show on I-Tunes or Google Play Music and never miss a segment or inte...
March 7, 2017
March 7, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: Segment 1: Ask Dr. BBQ – Ray Lampe Segment 2: Ted Reader – Testicle BBQ (Not kidding) Segment 3: Darren Warth – Houston Livestock Recap Segment 4: 2017 HPBA Expo Recap Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back into the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the show!! Thank you!! You can also subscribe to the show on I-Tun...
Feb. 28, 2017
February 28, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: FAAAAT Tuesday Special in-studio guests: The 3 owners of Barabicu Restaurant located in Parma, Ohio sit in on the show tonight. We will talk about their background, how they got into bbq and explore the business of bbq! We will also hit on some hot industry topics and maybe talk a little horse meat 2017! ALSO…Your chance to win Horse Meat T-Shirts at the top of the 2nd hour! Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show...
Feb. 21, 2017
February 21, 2017 – Official Archive
Steven Raichlen stops through for his regular visit. We talk season 3 of Project Smoke which starts shooting this coming weekend. Mike McCloud from MMA Creative and the World Food Championships stops by to chat about the 2017n Sam’s Club tour which has its first event of the season this coming weekend as well. Dennis McGrath from Porketeers stops by to recap the win at this past weekend’s Guinea Pig contest in Indio, CA. Scott Roberts reviews 3 new Kingsford sauces and we might sneak in a rub...
Feb. 14, 2017
February 14, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: Bull Rush BBQ recaps their big win in Apopka, FL. YOU can win a Horse Meat 2017 Shirt, A new segment is trialed and Doug Scheiding helps me close it down tonight! If you can’t get “it” after this show….there’s no help!! Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back into the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the show!! Thank y...
Feb. 7, 2017
February 7, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: (RELOADED!!) Bob Trudnak, sales and marketing director for the BBQ Guru, joins me to talk about the refresh of their Onyx Oven. We will also get an update on the Guru temp control units as well. Next, are you a BBQ event promoter or a BBQ competition cook? Do you want to get some cool gear (if you cook) or get some additional financial support (if you put on BBQ events)? Emily from Smithfield joins me to talk about their new Grant Program and committed Cooks Program they a...
Jan. 24, 2017
January 24, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: Max Good from Amazing Ribs stops by to talk about new cooker/grills from Char-Broil, Kalamazoo, AMG and PK. If you are in the market for cooker you will want to tune in for this segment. Next, ever wanted to make your own lump charcoal at home? Jon Solberg, a charcoal making expert, joins me to go over the whole process from start to finish. In the second hour, I will be joined by Michael McDearman to hype the start of the 2017 Sam’s Club National BBQ Tour. Helping me cl...
Jan. 17, 2017
January 17, 2017 – Official Archive
A great show is planned this evening to include Steven Raichlen‘s normal 3rd Tuesday visit. Tonight we cover recipe creation, book writing and staying relevant over the years in an increasingly competitive industry. Stuart Powell from Cookshack stops by to unveil their new pizza cooker. As predicted, pizza is going to be hot in 2017 and Cookshack is ready to jump in on this trend! Co-Pitmaster of Cajun Blaze BBQ, Adam Gautreau, stops through to recap their big win this past weekend in Sanford,...
Jan. 10, 2017
January 10th, 2017 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: A great show is planned this evening to include Meathead Goldwyn’s normal 2nd Tuesday visit. Tonight we cover Tiger Meat Sandwiches, cold weather cooking and much more. Jason Baker stops by in the 2nd hour to talk about some new items Green Mountain Grills is bringing to the market. We will specifically cover their new pizza insert! Helping me close the show tonight is Terry Roan from the Lone Star Que Crew. Terry won the big SCA event this past weekend and will give us a...
Jan. 3, 2017
January 3, 2017 – Official Archive
Happy New Year, Centralites!! A great show is planned this evening to include Ray Lampe in his normal monthly slot. Kevin Kolman from Weber Grills stops by to talk about the new Genesis line. Jess Pryles, The Hardcore Carnivore, kicks off the 2nd hour to talk about her new rub and gives some venison recipes. Anglea Iversen closes down the show as we discuss how to get a BBQ event off the ground. Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show wi...
Dec. 27, 2016
December 27, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – Max Good from Amazingribs.com stops by for his monthly visit. We might get a peek at his “Best of 2016” as well as a look ahead at some 2017 items to keep an eye out for. – Next up, the 2016 “Give Thanks” segment. If YOU have someone you would like to shout out as well, this is your segment to call in. – In the 2nd hour, Blane Hunter from Porky Butts BBQ joins me to talk about winning the title of 2016 KCBS Team of the Year. We will also get some background on Blane and...
Dec. 20, 2016
December 20, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – The third Tuesday of the month brings a visit from BBQ Hall of Famer, author, TV host and cooking class instructor Steven Raichlen. Tonight we will cover 2017 BBQ/Grilling trends, some prime rib tips and more. – Next up, the creator of the Grill Girl blog, Robyn Lindars joins me to talk about smoking cocktails, top gifts for the holiday and her experience hosting a social media conference recently. – At the very top of the 2nd hour I will be joined by Noah Glanville of ...
Dec. 13, 2016
December 13, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – The second Tuesday of the month brings a visit from Meathead Goldwyn of Amazingribs.com. Tonight we cover beef roasts (and the like) in-depth since many of you will be cooking these over the next few weeks. We will also talk about how TV cooking segments run as Meathead was on the Harry Connick Jr. Show last week. – In the second hour, I re-connect with Kenji Lopez-Alt from Serious Eats and The Food Lab. Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. I...
Dec. 6, 2016
December 6, 2016 – Official Archive
– The first Tuesday of the month brings a visit to the BBQ Doctor’s office. Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) stops by to cure all of your BBQ ills this month. – Justin McGlaun of Lucky’s Q stops in to recap the HUGE win at the King of The Smoker event this past weekend. – Brian Taylor, CEO of PK Grills, stops by to talk about the first new addition to their product line in 40 years…the PK360. – Sterling Ball, creator of King of The Smoker, stops by to give us his side of how the weekend went down and what...
Nov. 29, 2016
November 29, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – One of the more popular topics that we talk about on the show is “dry aging” beef. Always sounds like a great idea but then actually doing it always seems like a pain in the butt. Frank Rizzo joins me to talk about the Steakager and how it could change the way you think about aging beef! – Speaking of beef, Annella Kelso from Snake River Farms joins me to catch up before the end of the year. We will talk about their success at the Jack and Royal, take a look at the upcom...
Nov. 22, 2016
November 22, 2016 – Official Archive
– The 4th Tuesday of the month brings a visit from regular guest Max Good of Amazingribs.com. We will be going over some product reviews that he has been up to! – Cowboy Charcoal hosted their first Fire & Ice BBQ and Grilling Challenge last week during the WFC. Joining me tonight is the winner, Jayna Todisco from A Mazie Q. Jayna will talk about the event and tell us how she got into BBQ…a unique story to be sure! – In the 2nd hour, I am rejoined by a long time guest and friend of this show, D...
Nov. 15, 2016
November 15, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – The 3rd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from BBQ Hall of Famer, cookbook author, TV show host and cooking class instructor Steven Raichlen. Tonight we cover the impending Thanksgiving Holiday and much more! – Are you looking for an alternative to the standard “Kabob” cooking? Brad Markussen joins me to talk about his product, the “Un-Kabob“. – I am holding the 10:14pm slot for a potential visit from Old Virginia Smoke…this is yet to be firmed up at the time of this ...
Nov. 8, 2016
November 8, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – The 2nd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from Meathead Goldwyn of AmazingRibs.com. Tonight we cover the relationship between smoke and water…and meat! We might also dip in to Sous Vide BBQ and if that is even a thing. – In the second hour I will be joined by first time guest, Kenji Lopez-Alt from The Food Lab and Serious Eats. We will explore his background and his take on food in general. We will also cover some hot topics regarding BBQ and Grilling. Shop at Amazon?...
Nov. 1, 2016
November 1, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – Ray Lampe Stops in for his normal visit – 913 BBQ recaps their American Royal Invitational win -Big Moe Cason swings in to recap his American Royal time this year -Pancho & Lefty Steaks recap the SCA National win worth $15,000!! Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get a small % of your purchase that will be re-invested back in to the production. It does not make your purchase cost more…YOU just help the...
Oct. 25, 2016
October 25, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – The fourth Tuesday of the month guest, Max Good from AmazingRibs.com, joins me to talk about some new cookers that are on the market. We will also talk about Meathead in Paradise. – Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke joins me to recap his 3rd overall GC at the Jack Daniel’s this past weekend. – Jeff Straubel from Summerset Grills joins me to talk about the American Muscle Grill. If you like the Kalamazoo product, you will want to tune in for this segment! – A friend of the show...
Oct. 18, 2016
October 18, 2016 – Official
On the show tonight: – The third Tuesday of the month guest, Steven Raichlen from The Barbecue Bible, joins me for his normal segment. Tonight we discuss a few new recipes, the pork belly craze and a few other topics! – Steve Ray from Owl’s Nest BBQ joins me to talk about his 1st year contest, The Lamar Johnson Classic. – The Pitmasters of the Basic BBQ Team and Lake House BBQ join me for a Jack Round Table. – Robert Wheeler “Wheels” of Qwick Trim joins me to talk about his cool brisket trim...
Oct. 11, 2016
October 11, 2016 – Official Archive
On the show tonight: – Second Tuesday of the month guest, Meathead Goldwyn from AmazingRibs.com, joins me for his normal segments. Meathead has not told me what the topic is tonight but promises he will “change it up” this time around…not sure what that means! – Stephen Thibodeaux, creator of the “Perfect Draft BBQ Blower” joins me to talk about his new product. If you have an off-set pit and wondered about a draft system for a bigger unit, you might want to check this out. – Helping me close...