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18 Years Of The BBQ Central Show...

(February 11, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - Leading the 2nd hour is the current CEO and President of Memphis In May, Mack Weaver. Mack and I will talk about his background, his sports achievements, his business experience and how that all helped him find his way to MIM. The 2025 event will be here before you know it..Tune in for a great segment (or two) All this plus a new YouTube Poll Question of the week and results from last week's poll.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Feb 13, 202532 min

What's Smoking, Mr. J? James Beard BBQ Semi-Finalists Announced

(February 11, 2025)9:14pm - Our official cigar expert, Mr. Jonathan from the Cigar Authority Podcast, joins me tonight for his first quarterly visit of the year. Tonight we talk about what's hot to smoke, what lighters are cool, what makes you a cigar douche, what the best humidity is to keep your humidor at and much more. Mr. J always comes prepared ad always has hot takes!!9:35pm - After we get our cigar game honed, we will have a monthly visit from our pal Robert Moss. Lat month he shocked all of us with his take on the Michelin Star guidebook. Tonight, we build on that a bit, toss in some James Beard award talk for fun and see where that takes us. Robert starts out at a blistering pace in 2025...which, as we all know, is rapidly coming to a close!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Feb 12, 20251h 2m

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

Episode 369This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 1/21/2014 - Being featured this week is the creator of the Butcher BBQ line of products and the pitmaster of the name sake competition team “Butcher BBQ” Dave Bouska. In this episode, Dave and I talk about a topic that I have mentioned a number of times on this show…that being Horsemeat. Dave and I talk about the general topic, why horses are different and what the thoughts of horse meat consumption are across the country…because it is not the same thought across the globe. Dave brings up some REALLY good points that make a lot of sense to the folks who are open to listening to them…but for the majority of you whom are not open to it…you will take a shit on it like you would do otherwise…and I will continue to try and keep this as a grassroots movement…regardless…I think you will enjoy the segment no matter what side of the fence you are on.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 1/21/2014Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Feb 7, 20258 min

STCG Out of Restaurants; ibbq Has Grill Tables For You!

(February 4, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading the 2nd hour, as he usually does, is Sam The Cooking Guy. Did he get out of the restaurant biz...yes! Will we talk about that...YES! We will also talk about some other hot topics as well...be sure to tune in!10:35pm - Have you ever thought about having a grill that can cook your food, but, you aren't sectioned off from the rest of the family (or party) like most of us are currently? You might want to check out the first guest tonight. Karim Pirani co-founded a company called iBBQ and we are going to talk about how he came across the opportunity, how he brought it to the USA and why he believes that this is the best cooker on the market and how it will bring your family together more than ever. There might even be a special discount code for you to use to save 15% off a specific unit that will be mentioned during the interview tonight.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Feb 6, 20251h 3m

Super Bowl With Malcom Reed; Pitts & Spitts 3 Burner Gas Grill?

(February 4, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm - Our pal Malcom Reed joins the show. We'll talk about content creation, podcast creation, bison meat recipes ans the Super Bowl chicken wings recipe that will win the upcoming weekend at your party!9:35pm - Long time sponsor of the show and successful businessman, Ryan Zboril from Pitts and Spitts, joins me. Tonight we talk about their latest offerings and how they are doing, what it's like to be an American business operating in today's environment and what tariffs could do to their business plan if they eventually get implemented. Lots of great information going on in this segment.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Feb 5, 20251h 0m

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

Episode 368This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 1/22/2019 - Being featured this week is a live fire superstar, a brilliant recipe creator and successful business woman…she’s also a quarterly guest here on this show and you’ve seen her on TV a number of times over the past few years…it’s creator of the Hey Grill Hey brand, Susie Bulloch…in fact, this was her very first time on the show…I actually remember this one too! If you don’t know the backstory on Susie, or how the whole business started, this is worth the listen…in fact, this one is really worth clicking on the whole show and checking out the full segment…very inspiring, very brave and Susie is a great story teller as well…so check out the Best Moments and then…go check out the whole segment (and show) for that matter.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 1/22/2019Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Feb 2, 20258 min

January 2025 - Embedded Correspondents

(January 28, 2025 - Hour Two)The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 30, 202554 min

The First Hour Explodes...And NOT In a Good Way!

(January 28, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - Have you ever thought about having a grill that can cook your food, but, you aren't sectioned off from the rest of the family (or party) like most of us are currently? You might want to check out the first guest tonight. Karim Pirani co-founded a company called iBBQ and we are going to talk about how he came across the opportunity, how he brought it to the USA and why he believes that this is the best cooker on the market and how it will bring your family together more than ever. There might even be a special discount code for you to use to save 15% off a specific unit that will be mentioned during the interview tonight.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 29, 202559 min

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

Episode 367This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 1/10/2017 - Being featured this week is Meathead from Amazing Ribs dot com. In this episode we dove into the fascination that many folks in Wisconsin (and the surrounding areas) have with “cannibal sandwich”...basically raw ground beef, on rye bread squares topped with raw onion and black pepper...100% gross. So we talked about that topic, the safety concerns that surround it and so on…we even talked a little bit about the BBQ HOF…Meathead says that he anticipates that he would never get in…history would prove otherwise, of course, as he made it in a few years ago…so get ready to go back 8 years ago and learn about the BBQ HOF and raw hamburger meat eating.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 1/10/2017Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Jan 24, 202510 min

There is a New Book On The Horizon For Jess Pryles!

(January 21, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Making her first appearance in 2025 is one of our favorite recurring guests, Jess Pryles from Hardcore Carnivore stops by and we will talk about: washing chicken, Japan, eating right, brisket talk and much more. We will also end the segment with the "Betwixt The Two" music10:35pm - I am leaving this segment open tonight because I have some emails to react to along with some advice to give on certain topics. I am not just giving a hot take...people have asked me about my thoughts and, tonight, I will be giving them.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 23, 202559 min

Rogue Cookers Rubs Win Awards; Cookout News Rates New Webers and Traegers.

(January 21, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm - Around this time last year I was promoting the NBBQA annual conference. In 2025, it appears that looks way different? For as long as I can remember, there was a very large gathering in a destination location which saw industry legends and titans talk about the industry and how you can be successful in it. Now, it looks as if the national conference has been combined into a weekend that also includes a big SCA cooking event for The Shed over the past handful of years. Our pal Doug Scheiding was at the event this past weekend and will tell us all about it, who he saw, predict the future of NBBQA and tell us the results of his rubs in the AOE ceremony.9:35pm - After Doug, our pal Wes Wright from Cookout News joins us. The reveal of the new year has seen a number of companies unveiling their new releases to include a number of new offering from Weber, Traeger dropped a new low-end unit and there were others as well. I will also ask Wes about this year's CES and if there was nearly as much buzz as there was last year. You might recall, CES saw a lot of grill makers come out with new, tech packed, units.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 22, 202559 min

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

Episode 366This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 12/31/2015 - Being featured this week is ME! Specifically, this time around, I was doing an “After Dark” segment with NOW, well known BBQ guy, Chad Ward. Chad was hosting his “Whiskey Bent BBQ In The Pit” show and he had me on to do a bit of an “origin story” on me. So, if you missed this one ten years ago, circle back after this “taster” and click the link to get the full interview and episode…it’s worth it…especially if you don’t know the backstory on how this whole thing got started. Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 12/31/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Jan 17, 20258 min

Meathead Talks About The New Weber Units!

(January 14, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - Well, who knows how this is actually going to play out. As we sit here at the time of this writing, it will shape up this way. We MIGHT see Meathead at 10:14pm fresh from an exclusive Weber unveiling event where he will talk all about the new stuff Weber is releasing in 2025. OR, Meathead might be a bit late to the show and I will fill some time until he gets into his home studio and talks about all the cool releases coming from Weber. OR, Meathead will be unable to make it back from the event but will have sent me photos and videos of the new releases in advance of the show for me to show you. Some, or all or none of this is actually going to happen...but that's why we DO IT LIVE!!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 16, 202554 min

Chamber Sealers Review; Robert Moss Says Restaurant Reviews Are Almost Dead!

(January 14, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm - 2025 Sees the 2nd Tuesday of the month take a bit of a turn from what you have come to know over the past 12+ years. We are kicking off this segment with 3 quarterly guests. Up first is David Gafford from The Barbecue Lab. Next month, Mr. Jonathan from The Cigar Authority and then our pal Meathead. Tonight, David and I will talk all about chamber sealers, vacuum packers and what his experience with testing some has been recently. This will be especially good if you are currently in the market for a "sucker".9:35pm - After David, our pal Robert Moss joins the show. We missed Robert last month but tonight we start back up. Have you noticed a decline in restaurant reviews across the nation? Is it something that no one cares about anymore? Is it too much for a paper to support? Join Robert and I for an interesting discussion on this topic and why one part of the country might be bucking the trend.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 15, 20251h 0m

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

Episode 365This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 12/27/2011 - Being featured this week is a portion of the last show from back in 2011…now almost 14 years ago…as I was doing a “Year in Review”. So, this Friday you will journey back with me as we take a look at the top guests, stories and everything else that Jon jammed inside 8 minutes to wet your whistle to hopefully go back and check out the whole show.Maybe, in 2025, I will do a my best to keep weekly notes on the show to do a recap show at the end of the year…those are always fun…but I also feel like those are lame and require very little work because you are just puking back what’s already happened…so I probably won’t do a recap…but maybe…I am a hypocrite who is always living right in the middle of hypocrisy!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 12/27/2011Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Jan 10, 20258 min

Sam The Cooking Guy On The Big Island; Jon Solberg Reaches a Milestone!

(January 7, 2024 - Second Hour)10:14pm - Leading of the 2nd hour is my very best friend...so much so...I have never actually met him in person...but enough of that...Sam The Cooking Guy stops by to recap how the year ended for him, what he looks forward to in Q1 of 2025 and many other topics.10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is a BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame'er, a man who can make his own lump charcoal, roll his own cigars, roast his own coffee and is the executive producer of the Best Moments of the BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less, Jon Solberg! Did you know that we are celebrating a milestone in the "Best Moments" show lifecycle? We are!! 7 Years of "Best Moments" shows, if you can believe it, and tonight we talk to Jon about this achievement, how he finds shows to feature, the process of putting them together each week and what he plans for 2025 and beyond.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"

Jan 9, 20251h 7m

Malcom Hunts Bison; Kevin Grothe From Memphis In May

(January 7, 2025 - Hour One)9:14pm - New Year and New Shows are finally here! Leading off the show and they year is our pal Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right. If you recall, the last time Malcom was on the show, he was telling us how he was getting ready to go on a "bison hunt" in North Dakota! The trip has taken place and the recap begins tonight. Everything you ever wanted to know about hunting a bison, shipping a bison and maybe even what some cuts are tasting like will be asked. There might be some questions you don't anticipate so be sure to tune in!9:35pm - Last year, Smoke Slam was making ALL THE NOISE as we led into BBQ competitions taking place in Memphis during the month of May. This year, Memphis In May has been doing more of the noise making. Kevin Grothe joins me to talk about the 2025 version of the MIM event and what you can expect to see this year from both a team and spectator perspective. We will also talk about how things ended at Tom Lee Park a few years ago and how they plan to forge ahead using Liberty Park as the base camp for this world famous BBQ competition.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Jan 8, 20251h 3m

Happy New Year - Alton Brown Keynote From Thermoworks

Please enjoy this keynote talk that Alton Brown gave during his visit to the Thermoworks event in June. I recorded this with my field recorder...so it is NOT up to the normal audio standards you have become accustomed to during the normal show. However if you can hear him properly, I think you will find the content to be very good.See you next week for a new year of live shows!!Happy 2025!!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 31, 20241h 38m

Embedded Correspondents - December 2024 - Year In Review

Originally recorded on 12/15/2024 - SundayNew Embedded correspondent content for you...and it as hot as ever!!Enjoy and Merry Christmas!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank GrillsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 24, 20241h 7m

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

Episode 364This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 12/20/2011 - Being featured this week THE 12 DAYS OF BBQ CHRISTMAS...YOU'RE WELCOME!!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 12/20/2011Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Dec 20, 20248 min

Cookout News Talks Merger; Let's Close 2024 With Daniel Vaughn!

(December 17, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading of the 2nd hour tonight is the creator the best live-fire business outlet on earth...Wes Wright from Cookout News! Could there be a bigger story as we close 2024 then Weber and Blackstone merging? We will break it all down and give our takes on where this will take both brands into the future. We have some other stuff to talk about as well...but this will be a heavy Weber/Blackstone segment to be sure. 10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is a BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame'er, an official Ohio native and the first person to hold a full time position as BBQ editor at a major publication (Texas Monthly). Daniel Vaughn closes out 2024 with our last live interview. We will have a look back at the best stories of 2024 and look ahead to what he sees coming down the pike in 2025!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 19, 202453 min

Legend - Jack Arnold - Lights It Up!

(December 17, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - He was last on the show March of 2019 but first debuted almost 6 years to the day (12/18/2018). Live fire entertainer, grill master and the creator of his own BBQ Tour, Jack Arnold joins the show! A LOT has happened since his last visit. I will talk to Jack about everything that has happened...good and bad...and we will also look ahead to what he has on the agenda for 2025 and beyond. Jack is always positive, always inspiring and is rarely seen in this type of setting. We will get to know Jack on a more personal level and see how he has developed his business from a part-time passion to a full time career! LET'S GOOOOO!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank GrillsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 18, 20241h 6m

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

Episode 363This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 12/10/2013 - Being featured this week is a long time friend of the show, and one of the best guys in general, is Bob Trudnak (Bobby T). In this segment we talked about his 2013 competition season and we also talked about the WFC…which was in its sophomore season at that time. Bob won the ribs category that year and we talked about that as well.Interestingly enough…during Jon’ s talk out of this week’s show, he mentioned that Bob Trudnak is one of, if not the most, under-vslued people in the industry…I have to say, I am not in a position to disagree with that statement. I know there are those of you who go way back with the show and you know what Bob has accomplished…but there is a new generation of live-fire enthusiasts who probably have NO IDEA who Bob is, what he’s done in the industry and what he has accomplished on the competition and business side of things…it’s just a name…so I will agree with Jon on this…Bob is highly under-valued in regards to his whole body of work in this industry…and from a show perspective…has been associated with me since DAY ONE…legitimately DAY ONE!Bob, hope you are well…hope you are having a great holiday season…and look forward to catching up with you next year!!!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 12/10/2013Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Dec 13, 20248 min

WFC 2024 Recap; I Cook You Look Debut!

(December 10, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading of the 2nd hour tonight is the creator of the World Food Championships, Mike McCloud. Tonight Mike and I recap the latest version of this event which took place about a month ago. What went well, what went wrong and what 2025's Final Table and next WFC event might look like. Mike is always a great interview and is also a 2024 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame'er.10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is a reload from last week. Austin Dennis from I Cook You Look is back on to discuss how he got into the business, when his IG account blew u and how he contionues to stay inspired to create content. We will get some background on him as well and see what he cooks on during his down time...which probably isn't that much.All this plus a new YouTube Poll Question of the week and results from last week's poll.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills -Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 12, 202459 min

Meathead Gives Up All The Deets On Writing A Book!

(December 10, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - He was off the past 2 months, but tonight, he is back and better than ever. Meathead, from Amazingribs.com, joins me to talk all about BOOKS. If you are someone who has been thinking about writing a BBQ book of some sort but you have no idea were to begin, then this is the hour for you. Meathead and I will discuss EVERYTHING it takes to go from idea to sale. No punches will be pulled, all questions will be asked and all answers will be truthful. The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 11, 20241h 2m

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

Episode 362This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 11/28/2017 - This week we feature our pal Doug Scheiding from Rogue Cookers and the longest running EC from Texas…this week we hear Dough completely eviscerate the 2017 version of the WFC. This segment was done on the Embedded Correspondents segment…from length of time to wait to hear awards to feeling like the BBQ event was treated as a second class citizen, to rules not being clearly written, to people and teams not getting checks on time…Doug really…GAVE IT…to that version of the WFC…so much so…as to say he would never be going back to this event again…EVER!The best part of the segment is the former Tennessee EC, Steve Ray, telling Doug that DOUG was the only one who didn’t seem to know the rules…so classic!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/28/2017Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Dec 6, 202412 min

Mike Lang - APP; Nurse Bobbi Is Here!

(December 3, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading of the 2nd hour tonight is the man who created and operates the "Another Pint Please" website (and social handles) Mike Lang. Mike ties up his last visit for 2024 as a quarterly guest. We will talk bout best things to happen during 2024, what he looks forward to for the first half of 2025 and we will also get his suggestions on gift giving this Christmas (or whatever holiday you celebrate). 10:35pm - Open at the time of this draft.Schwank Grills Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 5, 202451 min

Rachelle Reed - How To BBQ Right

(December 3, 2024 - Show Notes)9:14pm & 9:35pm - Kicking off the last month of 2024 and we are doing in in grand fashion. We normally visit with Malcom Reed at the beginning of each month, however, tonight we get a first visit from Malcom's better half, Rachelle Reed! This is Rachelle's first time doing an interview outside of the How To BBQ Right environment and I am so excited to have her. This has been an interview I have been chasing for years, so to have it happen as we close out the year is extra special for me! We will talk about the impending holidays, nacho cheese dispensing tools and a bit of an origin story on Rachelle to end things!Schwank Grills Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Dec 4, 202458 min

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

Episode 361This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________11/24/2015 - Tuffy Stone is the guest Jon features this week…and we talk a bit about a one off event back then called “Smokin at the track”...we also talked a bit about how his competition life had changed quite a bit from when he initially started in the game and, in 2015, he was cooking significantly less competitions but still winning at a high clip…he talks about how he was doing it back then.By the way…did you realize, because I think it gets lost in the scope of success and work he has experienced…Tuffy Stone and “Cool Smoke” is a former KCBS Team of the year…and I think he actually was a “CO-TOTY” a year or so before he won it out right…so doing it a long time, won everything but Houston as far as the majors are concerned…and just a great human man…so if you don’t know Tuffy…a good intro to him this coming Friday!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/24/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Nov 29, 20248 min

Embedded Correspondents November 2024

(November 26, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - The 4th Tuesday of the month in the 2nd hour can only mean two thing...Embedded Correspondents. Doug, Jon, Rusty and Matt join me to answer a new list of 100% Assurity Questions, and if time allows, some other topics as well. Your favorite monthly segment is back and better than ever...and it will be the last "live" version in 2024.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 28, 202457 min

Mased In The Face; Fireboard Pulse Update

(November 26, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm - Back for his second visit is a current student at Kent State University, an army national guard soldier of the year and a live-fire passionado, Steve Susnik. Steve also happens to be dating my middle daughter, Maddi, who has hosted the show this year. Steve was mased in the face...but why...stay tuned!9:35pm - After Steve, Ted Conrad from Fireboard joins me to give an update on the recently released "Pulse" product. Have you gotten your invite yet? Stay tuned for the latest info!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 27, 202459 min

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

Episode 360This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 11/20/2013 - Being featured this week is the first Tuesday of the month regular guest in the 2nd hour, Sam The Cooking Guy! What’s even more special about this show…holding Sam to the side…is that this is one of those “Wednesday” shows…remember, there was a short but definitive period in time when the show DID IT LIVE on Tuesdays…and then did an additional hour on Wednesdays!! It was so long ago, I forgot that I did that…this show took place in the basement of my Amy and Ed Levon’s house…Yes, of the Wickliffe Levons…because I was in housing transition at this point in time…had to move out of my current home because renters needed in…home we were building at the time wasn’t finished…so had to move in with the in-laws for about 8 weeks until everything was done…so I was doing all shows from their basement…they let me take it over, set up the studio and DO IT LIVE from there basement…WOW…that was a time! There is actually a show that Job did a number of months ago where he featured Amy Levon as a guest…we talked about how her, then, young son had an aversion to mashed potatoes…I know…CRAZY!!Anyway, check out the Best Moments show this Friday and listen to a Wednesday show with me and Sam The Cooking Guy talking about Thanksgiving.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/20/2013Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Nov 22, 20247 min

Hey Grill Hey Thanksgiving; Steve Ray Is Malcom Reed's Biggest Fan!

(November 19, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading the 2nd hour is the creator of Hey Grill Hey, Susie Bulloch. This is Susie's final appearance in 2024 so we will discuss Thanksgiving, side dishes, how to have HGH help you get a product to market and much more! There may or may not be a Triple T sighting as well.10:35pm - Helping me close the show tonight is the owner of Owl's Nest BBQ Supply, Steve Ray. Tonight, Steve and I will break down the recent live Thanksgiving Day advice show that How To BBQ Right did...what did we like, what could be improved and what makes Malcom the most popular guy in BBQ still to this day. We will also see what's selling through the store at Steve's place and if he might be tossing off any holiday deals.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 21, 20241h 2m

Wireless Therms On Notice; Wes Wright Goes 0-220 Real Quick

(November 19, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm - Back for his second visit is the creator of The Barbecue Lab, David Gafford. One of the hottest items to hit the market the past few years is wireless thermometers. This year specifically has seen some of the biggest names in the space bring their version to market for you to buy. Which one is best, who has played with any or all of there? The answer is The Barbecue Lab!! David recently released a video on his YouTube page going over all the popular options, putting them through different paces and letting you know which ones performed and which ones were a tad lack luster. We will discuss during the segment tonight!9:35pm - After David, the creator of Cookout News join me. Wes Wright and I will discuss the latest business happenings over the past 30 days to include new items being released by Char-Broil and Napoleon. We will also talk about impending tariffs and find out if "Icy Breeze" has taken its last cooling breath.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 20, 202459 min

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

Episode 359This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 11/15/2011 - Being featured this week is a guy by the name of Shane Draper…he was the founder of “Draper’s BBQ” back in the day. He ended up becoming a very successful seller of sauce and rub…and eventually became quite an integral part of Grilla Grills before they sold to AOB a few years back…so Shane, if you still listen…hope you are well and that you and yours enjoy a great holiday season.If you go to the full show…there is also a segment with Dr. BBQ talking about deep frying turkeys, so if that’s something you might be getting into during the Thanksgiving Holiday, you might want to give that a listen and see if 14 year old content still holds water.By the way, the talk out of this particular best moments show is great…Jon REALLY goes over the top to sell it…and he does it well…even I went to the old show and listened to the whole thing…and, as he promised, it was great and filled with value! So…thank you Jon for the build up!Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/15/2011Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Nov 15, 20248 min

Cooking In The Yard Debuts; Pit Barrel Cooker Has A Great Hang!

(November 12, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading the 2nd hour is a first time guest and an Instagram live-fire cooking sensation, Danny Dobrzenski. Maybe you know him as "Cooking In The Yard"?? We will get his background, how live-fire came to be a thing to him and how he has leveraged social media to become a force in the business. 10:35pm - Helping me close the show tonight is the co-founder, CEO, President, Czar and head muckity-muck of Pit Barrel Cooker, Amber Glanville. Do you own a WSM?? Do you want it to act like a PBC?? You won't want to miss this segment!!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 14, 202458 min

Chris Young Says A Frozen Turkey Is Fine; Robert Moss Talks Southern Style T-Giving!

(November 12, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm - Meathead is out tonight and tending to some WAY MORE important personal matters! Filling in is the ever capable and highly entertaining (and smart) creator of Combustion Inc., Chris Young. We'll talk about the new big grill thermometer they are launching and we will also talk about the new video he did that describes how to cook sous vide (sous speed) 4 times faster than normal9:35pm - After Chris, 2nd Tuesday of the month regular guest and BBQ historian, Robert Moss, joins me to talk all about Southern Style Thanksgiving...you won't want to miss this!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 13, 202459 min

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

Episode 358This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 11/3/2015 - Being featured this week is the pitmaster of Sweet Smoke Q…long time friend of this show…Jim Elser. At this time of Jim’s life, he had won the WFC BBQ side of things in 2014…so we were talking about his chances of repeating as BBQ champ, if he was going to switch profiles and what products he was thinking about using for the event in an attempt to go back to back…and I won’t spoil it for you. Jim has been a tremendous competitor for years, has a great BBQ business and, most recently, fought and is currently winning his own battle with a very serious cancer…so if you don’t know Jim, this is a great segment to get to know him and hear about the WFC…by the way, the WFC is set to start this coming weekend in Indianapolis.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/3/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Nov 8, 20248 min

Sam The Cooking Guy Voted...Did You??

(November 5, 2024 - Hour One)10:14pm - Leading the 2nd hour, HOPEFULLY, is our pal and YouTube cooking sensation, Sam The Cooking Guy. Tonight we talk about his latest A5 wagyu experience, his advice for Thanksgiving and what he thinks of his old friend, Hoda Kotb, announcing her retirement at the end of the year...you know he will have a hot take on that! 10:35pm - I left this spot open to cover some house cleaning that needs to happen, get you a BBQCS shirt update and a few other things. Tune in to this segment to get caught up with all the show inner-workings and nonsense.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for free spice packBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire order!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 7, 20241h 1m

Malcom Hunts Bison; Eric Hinman Is An Iron Man!

(November 5, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm - New month, new you?? Maybe not, but I do have a new segment planned with our pal Malcom Reed from How To BBQ Right! One of the most taboo topics ever to be talked about on this show...NAY...any show, will be talked about once again. We will also talk a little football, competition BBQ and what we should be cooking for Thanksgiving!9:35pm - After Malcom, we will be joined by a first time guest and a passionate griller, Eric Hinman. Eric own a number of cookers, enjoys cooking different types of proteins and is living a pretty great life. We will get to know him a bit, hear about his health journey and maybe get a few tips on how we might lead a healthier life as 2025 fast approaches!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for free spice packBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire order!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Nov 6, 202459 min

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

Episode 357This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 11/3/2015 - Taking a break from the American Royal lead up from the past few weeks, today we enjoy a visit from BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame'er, Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ). In this segment we were talking about a book he was writing from Big Green Egg. It was something that had never happened during his 10+ year relationship with them (at the time). We also answered some "Ask Dr. BBQ" questions as well since Ray was doing a monthly guest segment at that point in the show's life.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 11/3/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Nov 1, 20248 min

The Museum of BBQ Is Coming!

(October 29, 2024 - Hour One)Join me for a segment with one of the founders of "The Museum of BBQ". Alex Pope, owner of Local Pig and Pigwich (2 businesses in Kansas City, MO) stops by to talk about this new museum, how it came to be, when it will open and what one can expect when it actually opens its doors!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 30, 202443 min

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

Episode 356This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 9/18/2018 - Gearing up for the American Royal in 2024 by going back to 2018 AGAIN…last week it was Darren Warth and this week Jon is featuring old pal of the show and very successful competition cook and businessman, Dave Bouska from Butcher BBQ. We talked about the Invitational side of things and then we also talked about the open side as well.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 9/18/2018Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Oct 25, 20248 min

Embedded Correspondents - October 2024

(October 22, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - The 4th Tuesday of the month is here and so are the Embedded Correspondents. It seems like 10 years has passed since last month, but we are back with a full list of "100 Assurity Questions" to run through. If we get done and there is time to spare, we will run through some other topics on the agernda. We are ready to bring the heat, give hot takes and take each other to task when the opportunity presents itself.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 24, 20241h 3m

Tribal Fire Grill; The Animal Based Bae

(October 22, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm - Are you familiar with a brand called "Tribal Fire Grill"?? If the answer is no, then you will know all about them before the segment is over. With a variety of open fire cookers, and something called the Game Changer Smoker, you are sure to be enlightened on a brand that is seeing quite a bit of popularity in the backyard and in commercial setting as well.9:35pm - After Aaron, we will meet first time guest and passionate carnivore eater, Lindsay DeAguila. Maybe you know Lindsay as her IG handle "Animal Based Bae". 178,000 of you follow her already and she has some takes on the food system, eating an animal based diet and cooking outside.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 23, 202459 min

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

Episode 355This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 9/18/2018 - Featuring a guy whom many consider to be the “Greatest of All Time” when it comes to competition BBQ...in fact, he does refer to himself as “The GOAT” from time to time…and some of his social handles reflect the same moniker…Darren Warth from Iowa’s Smokey D’s joined me back in 2018 and we talked about him winning the American Royal that year…I believe this was his 3rd…so we talk about how he grades them…if one is more meaningful than another…fun stuff like that.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 9/18/2018Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Oct 18, 202410 min

Jess Pryles Doesn't Give a RIP! Wes Wright Likes Pizza Ovens.

(October 15, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Making her last appearance in 2024, unless there is some kind of emergency that requires her to visit, Jess Pryles stops by to talk about the status of her new TV show, how season two went and what the prospects for a season 3 look like as we close out 2024. We will also talk about new product items and how she decides to share what she does on social media and how that's changed over the years. Also, there will be a music game show at the end of the segment...who will be the artist to headline "Betwixt The 2"?? Tune in to find out!10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is a guy you normally see on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in the first hour, but he graciously bumped back to allow Fred Bernardo the opportunity to tell his origin story. Wes Wright from Cookout News stops by to talk about the news stuff that has been happening over the past 30 days in the business of live-fire. Not caught up from his weekly newsletter?? Tune in tonight and get up to speed!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 17, 20241h 5m

The Origin Story of Fred Bernardo - The Smokin' Guitar Player

(October 15, 2024 - Hour One)9:14pm & 9:35pm - Last month, the EC's and I put a new class into the Guest Hall of Fame. Tonight we start our "Origin Story" segments with the HOF'ers and we lead with the Smokin Guitar player himself, Fred Bernardo. Back in the day, Fred was a sponsor of the show, a creator of rubs and sauces, a competition pitmaster and a really good musician! He was ahead of his time in many respects and, perhaps unknowingly, laid the groundwork for a lot of pitmasters that would come after him. Be sure to tune in for what promises to be a great 2 segments in the first hour!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 16, 20241h 5m

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

Episode 354This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!___________________________________________Taking you back to 10/24/2015 - Featuring David Qualls - American Dream BBQ Team, contest organizer and, now, 2 time KCBS Board member.Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*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 showOriginal Air Date: 10/24/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Oct 11, 20248 min

KCBS Hall Of Fame? Who Knew??!!

(October 8, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm & 10:35pm - Attention "Hot Take Champions"! Did you know that the Kansas City Barbecue Society announced their latest KCBS BBQ Hall of Fame? Did you know there was a class before this one? Did you know there was even a KCBS BBQ HOF?? We'll talk all about it tonight! I feel a hot one coming on...The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave’s All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars

Oct 10, 202435 min