Episode 182 Taking you back to June 25, 2013 - Featuring Trace Arnold...does that name ring a bell?? Probably not...but he was on the show as a guest in 2013 and we talked about his 80ft offset BBQ and grill (trailer) that he was hauling all over the country that year doing BBQ events. At the time it was the biggest/longest operational BBQ and Grill. He was doing a 13 city tour in it visiting various festivals where he would set up shop and sling bbq to the masses. Trace also owned 3 Stacks BBQ ...
Jun 25, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
(June 22, 2021 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - The Embedded Correspondents join me to reveal our Ruth's Chris Steakhouse expose!! Yes, much like the internal temperature taking of 2019 where we went to a number of restaurants armed with out thermapens to take internal temps of steaks, 3 of us went to various Ruth's Chris restaurants and took our IR pistol thermometers to temp the plates, which they claim to be 500*!! Is there any way that this can be true?? Tune in tonight to hear our finsings...it might ...
Jun 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
(June 22, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14pm - The owner of Pit Barrel Cooker, Noah Glanville, joins me for the opening segment. We will discuss the current state of live-fire, the best things to cook on the PBC for the upcoming July 4th holiday, the best things to cook REGARDLESS of holiday or day of the week on PBC and we might even announce something new on the show! It will be cutting edge if we do...Tune in! 9:35pm - 4th Tuesday of the month regular guest and BBQ journalist Derrick Riches joins me in ...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Episode 181 Taking you back to May 27, 2014 - Featuring Jamie Purviance, who is a well known and respected live-fire author especially when it comes to the brand of Weber. In this segment we really got to know who Jamie was and tracked his rise in the industry. He is a well traveled person and an accomplished chef in his own right. If you aren’t familiar with Jamie, this is a good introduction to him and how he got to were he is today. Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solb...
Jun 18, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
(June 15, 2021 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - Quarterly guest and BBQ editor for Texas monthly, Daniel Vaughn, stops by for a visit. We will tackle the top news in Texas BBQ and in the live fire scene in general. We will also get his thoughts on the recent BBQ Hall of Fame class 10:35pm - Creator of Urban Slicer Pizza Worx and the foremost pizza cook in the live fire scene today, Matt Frampton, joins me to announce some new items he is adding to the product stable. Have you been looking for some superior...
Jun 17, 2021•59 min•Season 1Ep. 3
(June 15, 2021 - Hour one) 9:14pm - Heading into the 3rd Tuesday of the month and that brings a visit from the creator of BBQ Bible, Steven Raichlen! Steven is actually on location this month joining us from his location for BBQ University. We will talk about what is happening there this time around, what you should be grilling and smoking for the month of June and his thoughts on the class of 2021 for the BBQ Hall of Fame 9:35pm - Currently open at the time of this newsletter BBQ Central Show S...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1
Episode 180 Taking you back to June 26, 2012 - Featuring the first Tuesday of the month regular guest, Sam The Cooking Guy. I have been a big honk for Chorizo sausage over the past number of years...it is one of the main ingredients in my favorite Mexican dish, CHORI POLLO….But back in 2012 when I was having my THEN SECOND interview with Sam, I was not on the chorizo bandwagon. We talked about a simple chorizo cream sauce he was into back then...amongst other things... Ready to make a “BEST OF” ...
Jun 11, 2021•8 min
(June 8, 2001 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - In the second hour, I will be joined again by the author of Black Smoke, Adrian Miller. We had a few technical hurdles at the top of our segment last week but we have it all worked out now. We will recap what we already covered and then talk about the rest of the Black Smoke question I have for Adrian. After that, I will go off the board and have a much deeper discussion with Adrian about where he thinks the country stands in 2021 as it relates to race relatio...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min
(June 8, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14pm & 9:35pm - My first, and usual guest in the 2nd hour, Meathead from Amazingribs.com joins me for his June segments. Tonight we will formally congratulate Meathead on his induction to the BBQ Hall of Fame. We will also talk about the upcoming holiday Juneteenth", what it means, the history behind it and what the best menu is for you to make if you celebrate this great holiday! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Cook...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 179 Taking you back to – June 11, 2013 – Featuring Tim Grant from Truebud. If you aren't familiar with this competition team then consider yourself lucky, especially if you were on the competition trail at that time. Truebud BBQ was winning all the time and even took down Team of The Year honors during their run as well. I haven't seen Truebud on the circuit in a number of years now, or at least not in the way they were 10 years ago, so if you aren't familiar with them this is a good int...
Jun 04, 2021•11 min
(June 1, 2021 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - Sam The Cooking Guy joins me to discuss a number of food-related topics, including this wide ranging love-affair with a specific garlic press. Have you been looking for a good one? Do you want a chance to win a free one? We will discuss both topics tonight as well as a number of other items. As time allows, I will also give my thoughts on the BBQ Hall of Fame class of 2021, and more importantly, discuss the reaction that many had during the lead up to the big ...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 31 min
(June 1, 2021 - Houe One) 9:14pm - We are now in the month of June and BBQ and Grilling season is in full swing. First Tuesday of the month regular guest and creator of How TO BBQ Right, Malcom Reed, joins me in his usual segment. I will get Malcom's recap of the Memphis in May BBQ contest and their 6th place finish in ribs, we will talk about our individual A5 steak experiences and we will talk about the best tools to have in your arsenal to get you off on the right fire this live-fire season. ...
Jun 02, 2021•57 min
Episode 178 Taking you back to – May 28, 2013 – Featuring John Markus. In this segment we talk about how the "BBQ Pitmasters" show had found a home at Destination America, the play he was writing at the time which has gone onto critical acclaim around the country (The Fabulous Lipitones), and the new Food Network at the time which he would not really comment on...but I did. John is always a great guest and very thoughtful with his answers. Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon ...
May 28, 2021•11 min
(May 25, 2021- Hour Two) 10:14pm - The Embedded Correspondents join me along with special guest, Jeff Rice of Dead Broke BBQ, to hash out who we think should be inducted into the BBQ Hall of Fame tomorrow. Last year we were WAY off so we look to redeem ourselves tonight before the big announcement tomorrow. 10:35pm - Round 2 of American Idol BBQ Central Show Edition returns as Jon, Jeff, Rusty and myself give our 2nd songs the opportunity to see the light of day, be judged harshly by the esteeme...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min
(Exclusive Show Aired 3pm Eastern on 5/26/2021) Congratulations to: Rodney Scott Meathead Ollie Gates Lyttle Bridges Cabiness Arthur Bryant
May 26, 2021•32 min
(May 25, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14pm - It is an ALL NEWS - ALL THE TIME first hour. Leading off, rapidly growing show favorite and Contributing BBQ editor of Southern Living Magazine, Doctor Robert Moss, joins me to cover a few topics. First it's "chain barbecue", then we'll talk about the selection of BBQ books currently available on the market and finally some BBQ Fall of Fame talk. 9:35pm - After Robert, 4th Tuesday of the month regular guest, Derrick Riches joins me to further discuss the BBQ Ha...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 177 Taking you back to – May 24, 2016 - Featuring Travis Clark from Clark Crew BBQ. We talked about how the 2016 season was going for him at that time. During this time he was coming off his 3rd contest win in a row and we talked about how the season was tracking and what he was looking to do for the balance of 2016. Travis...one of, if not thee best, competition cook to have ever done it in KCBS! Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you w...
May 21, 2021•10 min
(May 18, 2021 - Hour Two) 10:14 - Susie Bulloch from Hey Grill Hey joins me in her first quarterly appearance! Susie and Todd attended Memphis in May this past weekend as well, they competed in a few events, they toured the ground and the town. They met a lot of cool people and they will share it all with me tonight! 10:35 - Depending how much time is left after I finish up talking with Susie, I will read another passage from the HMFHC book (reference guide) and try to give away another book. Yo...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min
(May 18, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14 - Memphis in May was this past weekend and tonight I have the world champion...wo is no stranger to the title. Myron Mixon from Jack's Old South will be on to talk about the big win, tying Chris Lilly for 5 world titles, what this year's event looked and felt like and what he has in store for the the rest of the competition season. We will also talk about his new Keto BBQ book. If you are looking to shed a few pounds, this might help while keeping it live-fire focu...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Episode 176 Taking you back to 5/21/2013 – Being featured this episode is ME remembering a true BBQ legend that had recently passed away back in 2013, John Willingham. Known for tremendous success at the Memphis in May contest and at the American Royal. Some consider him to be the best BBQ competitor to ever grace the circuit no matter the sanctioning body. John found success in the business of BBQ as well with the selling of his popular sauces and rubs along with his one of a kind W'Ham Turbo C...
May 14, 2021•6 min
(May 11, 2021 - Hour Two_ 10:14 - Live fire cooking requires only a few things. For instance, charcoal is something that people love to use and also creates quite a conversation for those of us in the industry. Tonight, I will introduce you to Regis Neurohr, owner of Jurk Charcoal. If you are a savvy social media person, you might have seen Jurk appearing in your IG or FB feeds. Others may not have heard about it yet, but, we will learn all about the product, the man behind the business and wher...
May 13, 2021•59 min
(Originally aired May 12, 2021) Be sure to join me at 3pm Eastern today as I welcome back Emily Park from The American Royal as we reveal the list of 9 finalists for this year's BBQ Hall of Fame! Who will make the list...how many will carry over from last year...who do YOU think will be on this list??
May 12, 2021•25 min
(May 11, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14 - Memorial Day is fast approaching and that signals, for some, the opening of grilling season. Many consider burgers to be the pinnacle of grilling outdoors and tonight, Meathead from Amazingribs.com and I go ALL IN on burger talk. We will discuss meat, grinding it at home, fat content, ways to prepare it, way to cheese it, ways to top it and best ways to eat it. We will also dive in to burger regionality, flattops vs. steakhouse burgers and much more. We might als...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Episode 175 Taking you back to 5/12/2015 – Being featured this episode is Levi Bouska from The Butcher BBQ Stand. At this moment in time he was merely days away from his grand opening. 5 years later and a pandemic under his belt, the bbq stand has really grown into one of the most respected BBQ places not only in his region but in the country. We get a good background on the steps he had to take to get open! Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what yo...
May 07, 2021•11 min
(May 4, 2021- Hour One) 10:14 - In the 2nd hour I will be joined by the other "First Tuesday of the month regular" Sam The Cooking Guy. Tonight we talk about steak, eggs, potatoes, chori pollo, weird restaurant trends that make no sense and much more! Please send me your food questions for Sam and I will mix them in during our two segments tonight! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield The Pit Barrel Cooker Pitts &...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 22 min
(May 4, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14 - Welcome to the first Tuesday of May as 2021 is rapidly coming to a close. Tonight Malcom Reed and I talk about any lingering effects of the Reaper Jerky challenge that I did last month, where the total for his fundraiser for The Palmer Home sits, Memphis in May preparations, Memorial Day preparations and much more! Be sure to check his YouTube videos at the How To BBQ Right page. 9:35pm - Spring is BBQ/Grilling cookbook season and 2021 is no different. Tonight I t...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Episode 174 Taking you back to 4/26/2016 – Being featured this episode is one of the most recognizable names...and perhaps, one of the more underrated (under appreciated) names at the same time...if that can even be a thing...my long time BBQ friend, Danielle Bennett aka DIVA Q!!! At this time, Danielle and I went in depth about the business of book writing and she talked openly about how how her book deal came to be and what it entailed. Diva is always an open book and the segment is great. I k...
Apr 30, 2021•12 min
(April 24, 2021- Hour Two) 10:14 - In the 2nd hour we will be joined by the BBQ Central Show Embedded Correspondents. During the first half of the hour we will cover topics to include a review of the soft cured egg yolk that Jess Pryles talked about last week, my new steakhouse challenge to the EC's for 2021, wood or plastic cutting board and why plus more. Then, in the 2nd part of the hour, season 2 of American Idol BBQ Central Show edition makes its debut! Oh yes, almost one year ago this vers...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 12 min
(April 27, 2021 - Hour One) 9:14 - I have been talking about him in one way or another the past few months and tonight we finally get together. The Chuckwagon Cook, Kent Rollins, joins me to talk about what it's like being a real-life cowboy and how he cooks out on the open range for hungry buckaroos!. There is no way I will be able to get through everything with Kent, but we will establish a good background and hopefully have him back on to talk a lot of live fire cooking. 9:35pm - 4th Tuesday ...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr
Episode 173…Taking you back to 4/23/2013 - Being featured this Friday is Robyn Lindars. At this point in time, she was caught up in some kind of Huffington Post Controversy when someone took issue with Robyn and some of the terms she was using at the time and called her out in a Huffington Post article. We break it all down...some of it present day...feels a little gross to me hearing it back...but hey, we continue to evolve as humans and try to be better people everyday, right??!! Ready to make...
Apr 23, 2021•8 min
