Episode 135 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to July 29, 2014 - Long time listener to the show and one of the top pitmasters on the competition side of things, Sylvie Curry from Lady of Q, is the focus of this week’s podcast. Within these minutes we get some background on Sylvie and how she got into the competition side of things. It’s a great listen and one you will definitely want to go back and listen to the whole segment. Remember, as with every show that Jon produces, the link to the full sho...
Jul 31, 2020•11 min
(July 28, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents stop by to cover the world of live-fire! I also welcome a new correspondent to the fold. Rusty Monson from Salt City BBQ joins current correspondents Jon Solberg from Michigan and Doug Scheiding from Texas. We have PLENTY to go over tonight to include a revisit of the American Royal chances of coming off this year, getting moving horror stories, learning about solar powered devices that will run you pellet cookers at events ...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 6 min
(July 28, 2020 - Hour One) First up tonight is Mike Lang from Another Pint Please! Mike is a beer, BBQ and grilling expert and has some great mid-summer dishes for you to try as well as some delicious cocktails and other adult libations for you to try. I will also get Mike's best recommendation on cooking steaks. This seems to be an evolving topic over the past year as some big names in the industry are going against the current accepted methods. After Mike, we go open segment. I will go recap t...
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr
Episode 134 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to June 29, 2010 – One of the biggest changes in the Pitmaster's format on TV was Season 2, when they made the show into more of a "Chopped" feel. They also installed Kevin Roberts as the host. Prior to the season starting, Kevin was on the Today's Show and mentioned how to "par-boil" ribs...that didn't go over to well! Take a listen to the interview I did with him before the 2nd season got under way. Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODC...
Jul 24, 2020•11 min
Episode 133 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to July 28, 2015 – Easily one of the most beautiful cabinet style smokers (both patio and trailer mounted) is/was the Spicewine Cooker. Jay Curry, owner, just recently stopped making these pits but history has shown how this cooker changed the game for many of us in the live-fire market. Enjoy the conversation I have with Jay Curry, who also made quite a successful line of rubs and sauces that took many awards! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW O...
Jul 17, 2020•11 min
Episode 132 What’s On Tap: Taking you back to July 10, 2012 – Taking you back to July 10, 2012 - Long time sponsor of the show, Dave Bouska from Butcher BBQ, was my guest and we went in-depth on “HOT TO WIN A BBQ COMPETITION”. This info is what we call “evergreen”...so, even though it’s 8 years old at the moment, there are a lot of practices that you can implement today and it will help you be a more prepared competition cook. By the way, Dave has won MANY GC’s and RGC’s over the years and he al...
Jul 10, 2020•10 min
(July 7, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the other 1st Tuesday of the month regular guest, Sam The Cooking Guy. This is where I would normally tell you all of the stuff I have planned to go over with Sam. However, as past performance has indicated, that doesn't seem to happen. Past performance also indicates that, when Sam is the guest, the audience much prefers the dynamic conversation that evolves organically between us then what comes from a working outline. I can tell y...
Jul 09, 2020•1 hr 11 min
(July 7, 2020 - Hour One) Tonight we close out the current BBQ Central Show studios in this location with an array of star studded guests! First up, the first Tuesday of the month regular guest, and YouTube BBQ sensation, Malcom Reed joins me. Malcom missed his June visit because he was fishing and taking some down-time. I will ask him about the trip, how his first competition of the season went in the new trailer and we will also talk about some of his latest recipes that have made it on his Yo...
Jul 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Episode 131 What's On Tap: Taking you back to July 2, 2013 - A visit from my guest last week, Ted Reader!! During this visit back in 2013 we talked about 4th of July food, how to party right...and many other items. If your first introduction to Ted was last week on this show and you liked it, make sure to get the BEST OF show this Friday...if you didn't like Ted, then you REALLY need to check out the BEST OF because there must have been something wrong with you last week!...Ted never disappoints...
Jul 03, 2020•10 min
(June 30, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by one (two) of the hottest BBQ/Grilling personalities in the industry today, Susie and Todd Bulloch from Hey Grill Hey. "Grill Power" debuted on the Food Network this past Saturday and has has replays running after the initial show Saturday morning. I will talk to them about the show, how it came about, if this is just a one off to see how well it tracked for a future series, the process of putting it altogether, what TV look and feel...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min
(June 30, 2020 - Hour One) We wrap up the month of June by giving you an EXTRA show, simply because, there is an extra week! Up first is Ryan Zboril from Pitts & Spitts I will talk with Ryan about the quality of their products and how the pellet scene has really changed their market focus as more and more folks are looking for upscale pellet cookers. Ryan will explain the pellet cookers they make and what sets them apart in the current market. After Ryan, I will be joined by two time in a ro...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr
Episode 129 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 7/1/2014 – Ever wonder how a grill can cost $15,000 or more? Then you have never heard of Kalamazoo grills. These are some of the most expensive (and coo) grills out there today. This was a visit I did from back in 2014!! As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email and let him know what you desire!! (jonATthebbqcentralshowDOTcom) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU...
Jun 26, 2020•10 min
**Interested in cooking your way to a $250 gift card from Walmart?? Hit up the new WFC/Walmart Cooking Challenge to register and review rules! (June 23, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, the Embedded Correspondents will join me for their normal 4th Tuesday slots. We will tackle only the most important topics that are currently existing in the live-fire landscape. We will offer our unadulterated views and opinions to help you become better stewards of the community. Your thanks is not needed...we...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
(June 23, 2020 - Hour One) **Take Part in the WFC & Walmart's New Cooking Challenge to win a $250 Walmart Giftcard. (Contest ends 7/31/2020 @ 11:59pm Eastern)** First up tonight is the co-host of the Pitmasters Podcast, Rusty Monson. Rusty just bagged his first Grand Championship this past weekend at the Traeger NorUT State BBQ Championship. He will fill us in on the event itself, how it was set up, how the teams did or did not interact with each other, how the steak event went the night bef...
Jun 24, 2020•59 min
Episode 129 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 1/19/2010 - Remember a few weeks ago or so, when I was telling you about the upcoming best of...and how I wasn’t really excited to have you hear the content...but then mentioned how, over the years, I have evolved into a better more self-realized human? This is another one of those times. 10 years ago it was timely, it was funny and, if I am being honest, if the same thing happened today as it did back then, I might have the exact same take. However,...
Jun 19, 2020•9 min
(June 16, 2020 - Hour Two) Kicking off the 2nd hour is the creator of the Grill Girl website, Robyn Lindars. Have you ever ALMOST been hacked on your social media accounts? Have you ever had your social media accounts ACTUALLY hacked?? It recently happened to Robyn and she will recount her harrowing tale and what a pain in the ass it was to recapture her own online identity! Of course, we will also talk a little Father's Day as well!! Closing it out tonight is THEE pizza master in the United Sta...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min
(June 16, 2020 - Hour One) The month continues to burn on by and we are closing in on one of the most important day's ever, FATHER'S DAY!! How does one get everything ready and set for the coming weekend?? Why you listen to the BBQ Central show of course! First up tonight is show favorite and live-fire expert Ted Reader. Ted and I will talk about special dishes for Father's Day, some cool items for you to get last-second, what he is cooking right now and the opening of his new barbecue restauran...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr
Episode 128 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 6/2/2015 - Ray Lampe joined me - Ray talks about getting into the BBQ HOF that year...we also talked about burgers...who doesn't love burgers...I LOVE BURGERS!!?? As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email and let him know what you desire!! (jonATthebbqcentralshowDOTcom) ENJOY!! Don’t forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP!!! Want to hear more from this episode??? Clic...
Jun 12, 2020•11 min
(June 9, 2020 - Hour Two) Kicking off the 2nd hour is 2020 BBQ HOF Semi finalist and the man credited for introducing competition BBQ to the masses, John Markus. We will catch up a bit, talk about BBQ TV, the pay per view that is taking place tonight and some other items as well. Perhaps we will learn something brand new as well.....??? Closing it out tonight is long time sponsor of the show, Dave Bouska Butcher BBQ. He will be introducing a brand new BBQ rub and I will save the very creative na...
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 6 min
(June 9, 2020 - Hour One) The Susan Lucci of The BBQ Hall of Fame World, Meathead from Amazingribs.com, joins me for his normal 2nd Tuesday of the month segments. Certainly we will talk about his non-inclusion for the 2nd year in a row but we will also chat about some other hot BBQ/Grilling topics. We will also answer all of your Facebook and Twitter questions that you have submitted as well. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Butchers BBQ Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pell...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr
(Originally aired live - May 27, 2020) Forgive me for not getting this in the feed sooner, but this is the audio replay of the Barbecue Hall of Fame announcements that aired exclusively on The BBQ Central Show on May 27, 2020. Emily Park, general manager at the World Series of Barbecue, joined me to announce the 3 individuals who make up this year's class. Desiree Robinson - Cozy Corner BBQ Aaron Franklin - Franklin's BBQ Joe Don Davidson - Oklahoma Joe Smokers
Jun 06, 2020•27 min
Episode 127 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 6/3/2014 – Remember when Roland Neel was on the show and talked about Middle Georgia's oldest BBQ sauce? Actually, he might have positioned it as the country's oldest bbq sauce at that time, but in any event, this was a fun segment that you will surely enjoy. Have you ever had Mrs. Griffins BBQ Sauce before?? Drop me a line and let me know. As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email ...
Jun 05, 2020•11 min
(June 2, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by first Tuesday of the month regular, Sam The Cooking Guy! I have a whole agenda planned...we will probably not get to it...so just know that the conversation will be fun, informational and potentially offensive to some. Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the host of "On The Road with Dane", Dane Neal, which can be heard each week on WGN 720 in Chicago. Dane will be a co-commentator on the upcoming pay per view BBQ event titled "BBQ ...
Jun 04, 2020•1 hr
(June 2, 2020 - Hour One) The first hour is all BBQ Hall of Fame all the time! Up first, owner of Franklin Barbecue, Aaron Franklin. Thee name that is widely considered to be the beacon of Texas bbq joins me tonight to talk about being part of the 2020 HOF class and what it means to him. We will also talk about how his business is operating during the past few months and how it might look like as we re-open. After Aaron I will be joined by the owner of Cozy Corner BBQ, Desiree Robinson. Desiree ...
Jun 03, 2020•57 min
Episode 126 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/28/2013 – I was joined by then (and current) editor of the National BBQ News, Kell Phelps. Back in the day, this was an actual publication you could hold in your hands but as they technology changed, so did the NBBQN! Kell talks about having to make those pivots in order to remain relevant and to stay in business. As always, if you would like to hear something specific on an upcoming show, please send Jon Solberg and email and let him know what you...
May 29, 2020•10 min
(May 26, 2020 - Hour Two) In the 2nd hour, we will fire up the Embedded Correspondents segment. Tonight the panel will discuss and name our version of the 2020 BBQ Hall of Fame. Will we reach a unanimous decision or will there need to be additional support for the folks we all choose. MORE importantly, who will be our 4th most popular? After all, the first 3 get in...so who's the bridesmaid? THEN, the segment you all have waited for, The American Idol BBQ Central Show Edition FINALE!! WE will ki...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 6 min
(May 26, 2020 - Hour One) Do you like it when new products are announced on this show?? Yes you DO!! Tonight, Ted Conrad from Fireboard Labs joins me to reveal their 2 new offering to the market. Fireboard 2 and Fireboard 2 Drive. How do they compare and contrast with each other, and perhaps more importantly, how do they compare and contrast to the original Fireboard! All will be revealed at 9:14pm Eastern! After Ted, the 4th Tuesday of the the month regular guest, Derrick Riches, joins me to re...
May 27, 2020•1 hr
Episode 125 What’s on tap: Taking you back to 5/24/2011 - Ever wonder what it takes to make a BBQ TV Show?? Back in 2011 John Markus (BBQ HOF Semi Finalist) was a guest and we talked ALL ABOUT IT!! Would you be surprised to know that you need advertisers in order to make such projects come to life?? We also talked about the best way to get picked as a competitor on these shows too. If you aren’t entertaining in your video...chances are you won’t get picked regardless of how great of a cook you a...
May 22, 2020•10 min
In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by the co-founder of Pit Barrel Cooker, Noah Glanville. Tonight, Noah unveils the Pit Barrel cooker "Lifestyle Room" exclusively on this show and we will also talk about where their business is right now in 2020. There was also a big law suit settlement that we will talk about as well. Noah will also address his biggest PBC "misconception" and he will also address if there will be a bigger unit coming to market soon! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big P...
May 21, 2020•59 min
We are quickly racing through the month of May, and remember, next week is the finale of American Idol "BBQ Central Show" Edition so be sure to tune in for the first (and last) round of live singing! It is sure to peel the paint and crack the glass off your walls and windows. Anyway, leading off the 3rd Tuesday of the month is the creator of the Barbecue Bible and the most prolific BBQ book writer of all time, Steven Raichlen. Steven has been picked as the HPBA "Why I grill" ambassador so we wil...
May 20, 2020•1 hr
