Today I did a live remote interview with the president of Primo Grills , Nick Bauer. They are throwing the first “Primo Bash” event at their factory in Poplar Bluff, MO. Consumers, dealers, sellers and general live-fire lovers are all invited to come and hang out, eat feed and tour their factory to see what sets the oval Primo Grill apart from the other ceramic cookers in the market. Listen to Nick talk about getting ready for the event, the history of Empire Comfort System and what he enjoys mo...
Aug 13, 2022•19 min
Episode 241 Taking you back to 8/16/2016 – This week featuring the longest running embedded correspondent (From Texas) and the pitmaster of Rogue Cookers , Doug Scheiding. Back in 2016 we were talking about what used to be THEE competition sanctioning body in Texas, the IBCA. So, if you aren’t familiar with Texas competitions and the IBCA…you can check out what was hot 6 years ago. 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 f...
Aug 12, 2022•10 min
(August 9, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm & 10:35pm – Every year when the BBQ Hall of Fame Class is announced I try to line up the latest inductees for some in-depth interview to help get to know them a bit more. I had a great one with John Markus a few months ago and tonight I chase down Lee Ann Whippen . We will go for both segment and do the deep dive that you have come to know and love with these styles of interviews. Join me for what will be a great 2 (or more) segments! BBQ Central Show Spon...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 20 min
(August 9, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Opening the 2nd Tuesday of the month is BBQ Hall of Fame’er, best selling author and creator of the most heavily trafficked BBQ and Grilling website out there, Meathead from Amazingribs.com . We ran into some technical issues last month and missed out on the topic we hit tonight, which is “Water Pan Myths”. You have probably heard a bunch of different things when it comes to what the water pan does in your cooker and tonight we trim the fat! 9:35pm – After Me...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr
Episode 239 Taking you back to 8/6/2013 – This week featuring a discussion with old friends of the show, Michael McDearman and South Carolina BBQ legend, Jack Waiboer. Back in 2013, Mc D and Jack were on an episode of BBQ Pitmasters and this segment finds us talking about their time on the show. If I am not mistaken, this was also a rare occasion where I had a real live in-studio guest! MC D was on the Sam’s Club tour at the time doing the Beef demo…and there was a local Sam’s event in Canton, O...
Aug 05, 2022•11 min
(August 2, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – As you may or may not know, the CEO of KCBS has resigned and taken a position outside of BBQ. Tonight, Emily Detwiler makes her first appearance on the show not being tied into live fire (for now). We will talk about ow she came to be the CEO for KCBS, what her most important accomplishments were during her time and what ultimately drove her out of the position! Most importantly, I will ask her where she she’s the organization heading now that she is no long...
Aug 04, 2022•1 hr
(August 2, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Opening the 2nd month of Q3 is regular guest and creator of How To BBQ Right , Malcom Reed. At the beginning of last month, I asked Malcom if he had used mayo as a binder on beef before. He had ot, but that sparked a month of controversy that still rages today. We will follow up on that, talk about his Palmer Home fundraiser, discuss flattop grilling and get a nice cool cocktail recipe for your next happy hour celebration! 9:35pm – After Malcom, Wes Wright fr...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr
Episode 239 Taking you back to 7/12/2016 – The Keeper of The Flame at Amazingribs.com , Max Good, joins me to talk about the “Hybrid Grills” that were available in the market at that time. I give my take on what “hybrid” means to me and Max then gave his thoughts on it…he didn’t really agree with me. Kalamazoo makes an audio mention as does the Weber Summit charcoal grill amongst others. I ask you this: What is YOUR definition of a “hybrid” grill. Email me and let me know! Ready to make a “BEST ...
Jul 29, 2022•8 min
Even though there is no traditional BBQ Central show tonight, I recorded a round table show with 3 gentlemen who have a great background in backyard cooking and in competition. This conversation on ribs and brisket definitely took a competition spin, so, if you are looking for some latest trends and tips, then this is the round table for you! You will also get some first hand accounts on uses of the OKJ products and what the best piece of advice on approaching a sponsor is from 3 guys who have d...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Episode 238 Taking you back to 6/12/2018 – This week featuring our pal Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly . You might recall, from time to time on this show, we talk about “being courageous”…but where did that come from? Well, back in 2018, Daniel Vaughn was a guest and he is the one who coined the phrase “I thought you were courageous on this show”…or something along those line…and, like many things on this show that are cool, it STICKS forever…so if you weren’t around for it the first time, here...
Jul 22, 2022•11 min
(July 19, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – Jess Pryles from Hardcore Carnivore joins me for her quarterly segment and we talk about her most recent trip overseas and what the BBQ scene is like at her various points and we also talk about the Texas Wild Life Association event she just cooked. 10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is Jonathan Jones , founder of Smokin’ Hope, joins me to talk about BBQ in Arizona and his BBQ foundation! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe’s Smokers & Grills The BBQ ...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
(July 19, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Steven Raichlen joins me for his monthly segment 9:35pm – Travis Magee, founder of M-Grills joins me to talk about selling his company recently and we will get all the details and what you can expect from the new manufacturer! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe’s Smokers & Grills The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness – GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Bar...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr
Episode 237 Taking you back to June 12, 2018 – Featuring Jennifer Caudle who was the Marketing Director from Hasty Bake at that time…not sure if she still is or not…but she was at this time in space. Jennifer talked about how she got to Hasty Bake, how SHE is the pitmaster of her family and then we learned about the history of Hasty Bake…then in its 70th year of business and NOW almost clipping 75 years. They are the oldest BBQ company in the USA!! So, if you aren’t familiar with Hasty Bake beca...
Jul 15, 2022•9 min
(July 12, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm & 10:35pm – After an unrealized (then realized) chase over the past 3 years or so I finally land, not one, but two segment with famed writer, sportsman and food enthusiast, Larry Olmsted! Larry is a best selling author (of all the best sellers lists), writes for the biggest news outlets today and has definitive views on where the world of food and BBQ sit today. Since it’s Larry’s first time on the show tonight, we will build the segment from the ground up,...
Jul 14, 2022•59 min
(July 12, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Steaming through July we find our regular visit with Meathead from Amazingribs.com . We have had an eventful past few segments and topics that you are really loving and we hope to continue the trend tonight as we go “Myth Busting” and dive into “The Water Pan” myths that exist out there. What is real and what is crap?? We discover the answers together with Meathead! 9:35pm – After Meathead we take a visit from co-founder of The Fireboard, Red Conrad. Fireboard...
Jul 13, 2022•59 min
Episode 236 Taking you back to 7/1/2014 – We feature Pitmaster of Simply Marvelous “The Genie” Steph Franklin. You might find it interesting to note, as you will hear in the show, that Big Mista was the one responsible for introducing Steph to competition BBQ. Neil was a pretty big name back in the day…he’s since gotten out of this part of the industry. So, anyway, we learn about Steph’s catering business and how he got into the rub business. For years, Simply Marvelous and Big Poppa Smokers rub...
Jul 08, 2022•11 min
(July 5, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – How do you start the 2nd hour off right in July? You have Sam The Cooking Guy on to berate me and tell me how wrong I am on how I decide to drive MY show, of course! All kidding aside, Sam joins me to talk about some of his most recent recipes and some other topics as well. We will also try another round of “What Does Sam Like Best” for your chance to win a free prize but you will need to use the troublesome Clubhouse app. We will see how that goes! 10:35pm – ...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min
(July 5, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Welcome to July and we also welcome back first Tuesday of the month regular guest, Malcom Reed . Malcom missed last month because of a sporting event but he’s back and better than ever tonight and we will cover a bunch of topics to include his new 2022 fundraiser for The Palmer Home, a 4th of July recap, a Memphis in May recap, using mayo as a binder and much more! 9:35pm – As you may or may not know, last week was the finale of the BBQ Central Show American Id...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr
Episode 235 Taking you back to 6/26/2012 – Being featured this week is one of my favorites, Diva Q …Danielle Bennett. We go IN DEPTH breaking down the time she was on BBQ Pitmasters and she broke EVERYTHING down that happened on the set and set all of the records straight. This is why people love Danielle…THIS is why people don’t like Danielle…it’s straight shooting, no bullshit, and that tune hasn’t changed over the almost 20 years I have known her and, by the way, it’s the thing that endears m...
Jul 01, 2022•13 min
(June 28, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – The Embedded Correspondents join me to run through a new list of 100% Assurtiy Questions because we didn’t do it last month as we were picking our 2022 BBQ Hall of Fame inductees. There are 5 or so question to run through first and then we will evaluate our Hall of fame picks, talk about the Arby’s Wagyu burger (we all had it at least one time) and then, if time allows, talk about tipping! 10:35pm – Tonight, Season 3 of American Idol BBQ Central Show comes to a...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 10 min
(June 28, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Derrick Riches is not normally leading off the first segment in the first hour in the 4th Tuesday of the month, but, he is this time around! Why?? Because we have an incredible amount of content to get through, and we might need the first and a good portion of the 2nd segment to get through all of it. We will talk about how right or wrong he was on his HOF picks last month, his new cookbook, his latest article on “becoming a social media influencer”, the Weber...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Episode 234 Taking you back to 6/21/2011 – My guest this time is fan favorite Ted Reader…and we talk about planning a party and being able to enjoy it instead of being trapped in “working the party” instead of being able to enjoy it. Ted gives a number of tips to help guard against that…we also talk about appetizers and main dishes…all the good stuff. As I was listening back…I did note that Ted seemed to be a little more subdued than the normal energy ball that he is, however, the info is still ...
Jun 24, 2022•10 min
(June 21, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – In an effort to catch up on another guest that missed his last regular appearance, Daniel Vaugh and I will talk about a number of BBQ and Grilling topics that have transpired over the past 3 months. On the agenda tonight will be, of course, The 2022 BBQ HOF, his visit with Robert Moss in Texas, high heat chicken having a “moment” in Texas, burgers showing up in BBQ joints and are BBQ side dishes really THAT important n the grand scheme of BBQ? 10:35pm – IF ther...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr
(June 21, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Last month we missed our monthly visit from BBQ & Grilling icon, Steven Raichlen because he was in France and, well, the time zone difference didn’t make for a good match (3am in France). However, this month Steven is back and he is ready to talk about everything he has been up to since our last visit in April. There is the trip, the most recent BBQ University from a few weeks back and plenty of other stuff as well! 9:35pm – After Steven, I will be joined ...
Jun 22, 2022•1 hr
Episode 233 Taking you back to 6/7/2011 – eff Stith (Big Creek BBQ at the time) is featured and we get a look at how the Operation BBQ Relief was actually started…if you don’t know the very beginnings…there was an intense storm system in Joplin, MO that spawned wide spread tornados and terrible damage and Jeff and Stan Hays saw a need…had a quick conversation and jumped into action to help…and it has grown from there…an award winning organization…it’s a great listen especially for those of you w...
Jun 17, 2022•11 min
(June 14, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 & 10:35pm – A few weeks ago there was a new class of BBQ Hall of Fame’ers inducted. Tonight, I grab John Markus and talk to him about the honor and what it means to him as he looks across his heralded and successful career in TV. If you aren’t familiar with John and his work in TV, you are in for a treat tonight, as I execute a fairly impromptu “origin story” of John and how he came to find his passion for live fire and how he pushed it onto every TV set in t...
Jun 16, 2022•1 hr 46 min
(June 14, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Last month when Meathead stopped by we talked about “combustion”. During that conversation we hit on charcoal and we realized that charcoal itself could be its own sub-topic and that’s what we are going to cover tonight. If you have any questions on charcoal, please send them into me and I will ask Meathead while he is on. 9:35pm – After Meathead, I will be joined by the contributing BBQ editor at Southern Living Magazine, Robert Moss . Last week Adrian Miller...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Episode 232 Taking you back to 8/5/2012 – Featuring Meathead from Amazing Ribs . If you are a fan of this show and a long time listener, you know one of the most talked about segments was with Meathead were we argued about BBQ and Grilling. This isn’t the original segment, but this one occurred a few years after and we revisit this conversation as, at the time, Meathead was worried about me not representing his side of the argument properly, so, we got into it to clear everything up! It’s pretty...
Jun 10, 2022•13 min
(June 7, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – After a month off from being out of the country, Sam The Cooking Guy makes his triumphant return to the show! Sam has been up to a lot since our last visit. Many new YouTube videos cooking on many different cookers, a TV appearance on Good Morning America, the official release of his new book “Between The Buns” and we will recap his travels to Dubai and Singapore! Of course, we will lead the segment with a new version of “What Does Sam Like Best” and this one ...
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 14 min
(June 7, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Welcome to June and to the beginning of the 2nd half of the year! Malcom Reed isn’t able to make it this month because of sporting engagements, however, Mark Williams from Swine Life BBQ will be filling and we will recap the success the Killer Hogs BBQ team had at Memphis in May. Mark also released a new recipe on “No-Flip Burgers” that we will also cover! 9:35pm – After Mark, James Beard award nominee and award winner, Adrian Miller , joins me to talk about hi...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr
