(September 3, 2024 - Hour Two)

10:14pm - Leading off the 2nd hour is our pal and favorite YouTube food guy, Sam The Cooking Guy. It feels like it has been forever since Sam has been on...and, frankly, it has been! So tonight we will catch up on a number of topics to include cast iron skillets, Jollibee spaghetti and a number of questions when it comes to eating out a restaurants.



10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is my long time pal and show favorite, Steve Ray from Owl's Nest BBQ Supply. Steve and I have a shared interest in competitive food sport...mainly eating. Steve has covered this part of the industry extensively this year and tonight we break down the event that took place on Netflix yesterday afternoon. Billed as "Unfinished Beef", Netflix got Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi together in one room for 10 minutes to see who is the best hot dog eater in all the land. I don't want to spoil the results for you here, so if you didn't watch yesterday and you plan on catching it at some point in the next few days or week...don't listen to this segment...we will ruin it all for you!

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(August 13, 2024 - Hour One)

10:14pm - Leading off the 2nd hour is the founder of a website and Social platform called "The Barbecue Lab". David Gafford joins me to talk about how he got started, what you can expect from his reviews and where he looks to go with this concept over the next few years...big things planned with David and this show as we go through the rest of the year and into the future!



10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is my pal and fellow C-Town'er, Darren Carter from Carter's BBQ! They were recently featured in the 5th season of "Made In America" which can be seen on YouTube and is powered by GoDaddy. Darren will talk about how the the whole thing happened, what they thought of the experience and what they would do differently if they could go back and do it again!

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(January 16, 2024 - Hour One)

9:14pm - The 2rd Tuesday bring new guests of many sorts. We lead off the interviews tonight with someone who has been in the BBQ Supply business in Wisconsin for the past 3 years. Mike Luce joins me to talk about why he got into it, what business has been like and what you want to consider if this is something you want to get into.

9:35pm - After Mike, I will be joined by 3rd Tuesday of the month regular guest, Wes Wright, from Cookout News (dot com). Plenty of new items have popped up over the past 4 weeks and we will get all the insight with Wes. Perhaps one of the most important items we will cover tonight is if ALL major grill/BBQ makers should be looking to go to CES first before any other industry/trade convention during the year going forward. CES happened last week, NBBQA happens between 1/31/2024-2/3/2024 (San Antonio) and HPBExpo happens 2/13/2024-2/15/2024 (Nashville). Which one really bring "the heat" for your dollar?

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Meathead from amazingribs.com stops by for his normal 2nd Tuesday of the month visit. We will answer your questions from Facebook and we will also cover corned beef/pastrami for the upcoming St Patrick’s Day celebration.

Episode 10

In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a “double-header” with the Josh Cary of Yoder Smokers. In these 2 segments, you will learn all about the YS brand of smokers and their evolution.  

Tim Scheer from Shake N Bake BBQ was supposed to stop by – BUT – No Showed! (Bad Karma) Mike Lang, creator of Another Pint Please, stopped in to chat about cold weather grilling, beer use in his recipes and some out of the box options to think about.

Episode 9

In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a “double-header” with the founders of Tec Grills, Bill and Rachel Best. In these 2 segments, you will learn all about the TEC history and their evolution.

Chad Ward, Director or Sales and Marketing for Traeger Grills, joins me to talk about our new partnership and the new line of cookers that Traeger is offering to the pellet market.

Episode 8 In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a timely edition featuring Shotgun Fred, the founder of The BBQ Guru. This past weekend, The Shotgun Fred BBQ Shoot-Out was held in Hunstsville, TX which is an event created in his memory!

BBQ Hall of Famer, multiple time author, cooking class instructor and TV show host Steven Raichlen shows up for his normal 3rd Tuesday of the month spot. He is currently on location shooting his new TV show “Project Fire”!

Episode 7 In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you an interview with the owner of Butcher BBQ, Dave Bouska. The discussion covers some horse meat items. Also in this edition, Robyn Lindars from Grill Girl talks to Greg about Bobby Flay.

Meathead Goldwyn of Amazing Ribs. As usual, we will answer questions and get insight from the man himself. In the 2nd hour, I will pick up the conversation with Duce Raymond from Duce’s Wild BBQ Sauce and Sweet Baby Ray’s Catering Company.

Episode 6 In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you an interview with BBQ competitor and restaurant owner, William “Bubba” Latimer. In the 2nd segment, Malcom Reed gives us his take on “over-done” BBQ. You can hear the original show in its

The first Tuesday of the month brings a visit from Ray Lampe (DR. BBQ). Then, the meat maven, Annella Kelso from Snake River Farms joins me to reveal the Snake River Farms Brisket Challenge locations for 2018. 

Travis Magee from M Grills stops by to talk about his brand of cookers. Then, Tim Schopp of TFBD stops by to talk about his 3 contests that have recently been given the Smithfield Grant in 2018. 

Episode 4 On this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a “Double Header” with the one and only, Meathead Goldwyn from Amazingribs.com. Meathead covers everything you NEED and WANT to know about hot dogs! Enjoy!!

Mark Lambert, pitmaster of Sweet Swine O Mine and President of the NBBQA, joins me to talk about the upcoming “I am BBQ 2018” conference in Dallas/Forth Worth in March. After that, first timer to the show, Big Green Craig stops by to talk about dry-aging.

Episode 3 Guest on This Episode: Ted Reader Original Air Date: March 29, 2011 Full Show Link: http://media.blubrry.com/bbqcentral/s/www.thebbqcentralshow.com/bbqcs/march292011_1.mp3

Making his first appearance in the new year is the 3rd Tuesday of the month guest, Steven Raichlen of The Barbecue Bible. Tonight we talk about the 5 most popular recipes from 2017, his 2018 BBQ/grilling trends outlook and a few other items as well.

Episode 2 Guests on this show: BBQ Hall of Famer Steven Raichlen Author and Meat Historian Maureen Ogle Original Air Date: December 17, 2013 Full Show Link:  http://media.blubrry.com/bbqcentral/s/www.thebbqcentralshow.com/bbqcs/december172013.

The second Tuesday of the month brings a first hour visit from Meathead Goldwyn of Amazing Ribs. In the second hour I will be joined by Emily Detwiler from Smithfield and she will reveal the 2018 Smithfield Grant Program recipients.

Episode 1 Greetings everyone…WELCOME to the debut episode of The Best moments of the BBQCS in 10 Minutes or Less. There will be a new show released each Friday. Each episode will contain (2) segments that will feature one or two guests from a past show

(January 9, 2024 - Hour Two)

10:14pm - Leading off the 2nd hour is a first time guest and a "Sandwiches of History" expert. Barry Enderwick stops by to talk about his background and how he got into this whole new social media persona as the "Sandwich guy". Barry has found old cookbooks...like really old...and re-created some of the sandwich recipes he's found in them. Some have looked great while other have baffled the mind as to why anyone would have eaten these in the first place. This promises to be a great segment and possibly turn into a recurring segment!

10:35pm - A few weeks back, the guy coming out of the bullpen was supposed to join us but he became ill and had to bow out. However, tonight he is back and better than ever, so we will welcome back Joey Machado of the Texas Original Charcoal Company. Joey will tell us why he started it (bought into it), how their charcoal differs and also tell us some dirty little secrets that exist in the industry today.

WE CONTINUE TO SAY...GO BROWNS!!

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Tonight we are ready to go with a full show line-up. Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) stop by for his first BBQ check-up of the year. We will answer all of your questions. The folks at Fireboard will stop by to talk about their product and announce something special!

Steven Raichlen stops by tonight to talk about last minute gift ideas, prime ribs, pork and goose recipes and the future of plant-based beef.

On the Show Tonight! Meathead Goldwyn from www.amazingribs.com joins me for his usual 2nd Tuesday of the month spot. We will discuss your Facebook questions that you left for us to talk about. 

On the Show Tonight! Getting in your last barbecue check-up before the turn of the New Year, Dr. BBQ – Ray Lampe, joins me to talk about the progress on his new restaurant, cooking prime rib for the Holidays, frying turkeys and gift ideas.

On the Show Tonight! Max Good from www.amazingribs.com joins me to talk about his best suggestions for cookers/grills this holiday season.

Steven Raichlen returns to his normal 3rd Tuesday of the month segment after returning from Italy. We will talk about the new show he was recording and we will also cover some turkey tips. Jim burg from Killer B’s BBQ returns to talk about his big win!

Meathead Goldwyn from www.amazingribs.com joins me in his normal 2nd Tuesday of the month spot to talk about his experience at the World Food Championships this past week. We might also fit in some turkey talk.

Pellet Cookers continue to be popular items for folks to buy. The MAK brand of cooker is on the higher end and has made some significant updates to their line.  Mr. BBQ, Bruce Bjorkman, joins me to cover all the updates and answer any questions!

Andy Allen from Rooftop BBQ talks about his chances at the 2017 Jack Daniels BBQ Cook-Off Brett Gallaway from the SCA talks about the world championship they are holding this weekend The embedded correspondents segment was held and we covered a VARIETY of topics!

(January 9, 2024 - Hour One)

9:14pm - The 2nd Tuesday of the month in 2024 brings a visit from an old favorite, Meathead from Amazingribs.com (He yells at you when you don't say "dot com"). There is plenty to discuss tonight, not the least of which is my new rule of 2024. I will see if Meathead is the latest person to buy in on this and join my movement as we lead the charge to stop spreading misinformation across all media platforms in 2024.

9:35pm - After Meathead, I will be joined by BBQ scholar and monthly guest, Robert Moss. Tonight we cover some new topics but we are also working on a concept that will, more or less, take us through to the end of the year. Given Robert's expertise in the BBQ field, especially "southern" BBQ, we will go over a number of topics in-depth that will be of great interest to the beginner, intermediate and experienced BBQ lover. These will be segments you won't want to miss in 2024!

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Tonight, while Steven Raichlen is in Italy, I visit with first time guest and Senior writer for Sports Illustrated, Andy Staples. Andy covers college football but is also known for being able to call out the best places to eat in every city across the nation!

Meathead Goldwyn from www.amazingribs.com joins me for his regular 2nd Tuesday of the month visit. Meathead will be on remote somewhere in the greater Chicago area…where will he be?? Tune in and find out!

Ray Lampe stops by to cure your BBQ illnesses!! What’s with this “Burnt Endz” mania that is whipping around social media…sound like a BBQTD (Barbecue Transmitted Disease).

Max Good from Amazingribs.com stops by to talk about a cool new tabletop gas grill. we will also explore how more and more “pit” makers are getting into the pellet cooker side of the industry. 

Steven Raichlen, the BBQ Hall of Famer and prolific cookbook author, is set to join me in his usual 3rd Tuesday of the month segment. Brett Gallaway from the Steak Cookoff Association will stop by and update us!!

Meathead Goldwyn, from AmazingRibs.com stops by for his normal 2nd Tuesday of the month visit. We talk about green chile cheeseburgers (via New Mexico), his new cookbook project and the great “Junket Issue” of 2017.

Ray Lampe joins me in his normal 1st Tuesday of the month spot. We talked about his new radio show and his thoughts on the American Royal Open low team count. Then Travis Clark from Clark Crew BBQ and winner of the American Royal Invitational joined me on the show tonight!

Bob Trudnak from The BBQ Guru. Tim Schopp of Tim’s Full Belli Deli Chris Marks from Good One Smokers and Three Little Pigs BBQ Team Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon!

Max Good stopped by for his normal segment and talked about the review of Myron Mixon’s smokers. We specifically talked about the water smoker.  

BBQ Hall of Famer, Cooking class instructor, and cookbook author, Steven Raichlen was supposed to show up…but something happened and it didn’t happen…I will look to re-load soon! 

Meathead Goldwyn from Amazingribs.com stopped by to discuss some Facebook question we got that included when to wrap ribs, what the stall is, should LPG be allowed in competition BBQ and so forth. Former NFL great Reggie Kelly visited during the 2nd hour.

Welcome to August, Centralites!! While 2017 is rapidly coming to a close, your BBQ health still needs to be monitored. Helping us keep you in check, is monthly guest Ray Lampe for the Ask Dr. BBQ segment.

Max Good, from Amazingribs.com, stops by for his normal 4th Tuesday of the month segment.  Tonight, we will discuss what “Made in America REALLY means. We will also cover a few items that Max has been tinkering with as well.