(October 18, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – Have you ever thought to yourself, man, I love a trussed bird but it is a PAIN in the ass! Great news, leading off the 2nd hour tonight are two dudes who just might have cured the world of its distain for trussing birds. Kirk & Brian from Turbo Trusser join me to talk about the invention and the success they have been having with it. How much success you ask?? They were just on “Shark Tank” a few weeks back, and while I won’t ruin the results here, it IS...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 7 min
(October 18, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Joining me to lead the show tonight is the new’ish CEO of the Kansas City Barbecue Society , Rod Gray. Rod is in the 10th week of CEO responsibility so we will do a little recap on that time, what’s new in the office and if he had to overcome any unforeseen obstacles while getting into the position. Then we will talk about important items like: judges, cooks, contests and how they rank in importance. We will also talk about how he plans to go about retainin...
Oct 19, 2022•57 min
Episode 250 Talking you back to 5/17/2011 – Week 2 of the 5 weeks of Guest Hall of Fame’ers continues on the best moments shows with one of the most well known names in the industry, Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson’s. This segment is especially interesting because Chris recounts the success they had in the beginning of their MIM experiences…and then they fell off…and then had to make some changes in order to recapture the success they had initially been experiencing…always cool to see the stars ...
Oct 14, 2022•9 min
(October 11, 2022 – Hour One) 10:14 – Owner of Pitts and Spitts , Ryan Zobril, joins me to talk about their new’ish Hybrid cooker . We have hit on this subject a few different times over the past few months as pellet cooker and off-set cooker manufacturers have introduced these units to the market. Ryan will talk about the Pitts and Spitts offering, what sets it apart in the market and why you would want to consider getting one if you are in the market! 10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is the ...
Oct 13, 2022•54 min
(October 11, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Joining me to lead the show tonight is the creator of Amazingribs.com , Meathead! Tonight we cover a very popular topic in the live-fire and food eating world “When the juices run clear, the poultry is safe to eat”. But is it really safe? Meathead and I talk about where the saying came from and why it is or isn’t true! Be sure to tune in to make sure your Thanksgiving is safe! 9:35pm – After Meathead, I will be joined by the contributing BBQ Editor to South...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr
(Recorded 10/9/2022) Join me for a visit with the pitmaster of Que-U, Grant Basilere. Grant made history last weekend when he won both ends of the World Series of Barbecue at the American Royal. We talk about his background, how he got into competition BBQ, the recap of the wins, which one he likes better and if he would trade them away for a guaranteed GC at the Jack Daniel’s! Take a listen to see what he says!!
Oct 10, 2022•37 min
Episode 249 Talking you back to 1/21/21 – In keeping with the Guest Hall of Fame theme from last week…Jon is putting together a 5 week run of the newest members of the Hall…and this Friday we start with “The Legend” Mike Mills of 17th Street and Apple City BBQ fame. This particular show is from when I did the “in memoriam” for Mike and THAT sound was pulled from the live on-site shows I did at the NBBQA event back in 2018. Again, as I mentioned last week…one of my favorite all time interviews I ...
Oct 07, 2022•10 min
(October 4, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – Checking in for his monthly segment, sans the game show, is cooking star Sam The Cooking Guy . Tonight we will talk about 15 minute meals under $15, a trip to Japan, a new knife, crowdfunding and much more! 10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is the reloading of Leonard Botello from Truth BBQ . We had a little time zone SANFU last time but this go around we are all set! Make sure to tune in and hear what its like running one of the best BBQ restaurants in Texa...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 6 min
(October 4, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Joining me to lead the show tonight is a championship winning BBQ pitmaster, a growing YouTube sensation and rub maker, Mark Williams from Swine Life BBQ . Mark is filling in for normal guest, Malcom Reed, and we will talk about his recent competition in Illinois where he did a dual MBN and KCBS contest. He won the MBN side and RGC’d the KCBS side. I will also get Mark’s take on the current state of competition BBQ and what the winner of the American Royal m...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr
Episode 248 Talking you back to 9/15/15 – Featuring me again…as in no guest, just me talking about a story from the Danville BBQ Festival back in 2015. I am not going to ruin it for you…but let me say this. Firehouse BBQ, someone named Mary Barry and a flying brisket…and the cops were called…and that’s where I’m going to leave it. 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! *...
Sep 30, 2022•9 min
(September 27, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 & 10:35pm – The Embedded Correspondents and I begin the annual tradition of selecting this year’s BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame members! All of us have the 5 names we would like to see get in this year. how many are in common and how many will need to be argued for? Tune into the 2nd hour to see how efficiently we get through the process and who ends up getting into this very elite group of current members! As time allows, we will also do a new rou...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 14 min
(September 27, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Joining me to lead the show tonight is BBQ icon and BBQ Hall of Fame’er, Steven Raichlen . As we enter the 4th quarter of 2022 (at the end of the week) we take a look back at Steven’s BBQ/Grilling predictions/trends for this year and see what panned out and what still needs to get going before the end of the year! 9:35pm – 4th Tuesday of the month regular guest, Derrick Riches , joins me for his usual segment. Tonight, we will be discussing the growing tr...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Episode 247 Talking you back to 9/6/16 – Joining me back then is BBQ Hall of Fame’er and BBQ Central Show Guest HOF’er, John Markus. I don’t usually say this so openly…but during this particular portion of the interview, we talked EXTENSIVELY about Port-A-Potties. Yes, Port-A Potties! In fact, I recount a story from a year or so prior to this interview where 3 guys were out in the wilderness and happened upon a Port-A-Pottie…one of the guys went in to use the facility…and the other 2 guys decide...
Sep 23, 2022•9 min
(September 20, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – We love pizza and tonight I catch up with the official pizza expert of the show, and the country, Matt Frampton from Urban Slicer ! Matt will give us an update on the business and any new products he is working on and he will also talk about something new…but it’s really something old and something he is passionate about! Yes, smoke is involved and a great team name is involved as well…stay tuned! 10:35pm – Texas Monthly BBQ Editor (and fellow Buckeye) D...
Sep 22, 2022•59 min
(September 20, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – This past weekend was the Hartville Hardware Grillfest and I was lucky enough to be the emcee again this year. Tonight we will lead off the show with a big recap of the event, who was there, what was cooked and what happens at this event during the course of a Saturday. There are great deals to be had, great food to be sampled and a lot of great people who are fans of bbq/grilling. 9:35pm – First time guest and owner of Truth BBQ in Houston, TX, Leonard B...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr
Episode 246 Talking you back to 9/6/2016 – Last week the Best Moments show featured Ray Lampe and I had asked him about if you could just get a tough brisket at purchase and, no matter how good of a cook you were, you were just going to end up with a tough brisket? Well…IN THE SAME SHOW, and it was referenced at the front of the Ray segment…Dave Bouska from Butcher BBQ was also a guest and I asked him the very same question…and I will tell you this, outside of the answer on the brisket…the story...
Sep 16, 2022•8 min
(September 13, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – Opening the 2nd hour is one of the people I go to when I need to get the REAL information on commodities status in the industry. No one does it better or has more experience than my friend, Tim Mikeska ! One of the topics that has been talked about for the last 6 weeks or so has been what BBQ restaurants are charging for brisket…some at $35/lb or more. Tim will tell us where pricing is present day for both brisket and pork and then we will discuss where ...
Sep 15, 2022•58 min
(September 13, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Rolling through September, we welcome in the 2nd Tuesday of the month regular guest and BBQ Hall of Fame’er, Meathead from Amazingribs.com . Tonight we cover a BBQ myth to see if it is true or not. Have you ever heard someone say “If you’re looking, you’re not cooking”? Tonight we go through what that really means and if it hold true! If you are new to BBQ, you will want to listen to this segment! 9:35pm – After Meathead, I will be joined by the Southern ...
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr
Episode 245 Talking you back to 9/6/2016 – Ray Lampe, Dr. BBQ , and I talk about brisket…especially if you can just get a “bad” brisket and you are screwed from the start. Back in 2016, neighbor Desmond cooked a brisket and, while the flavor was good (actually great), it was tough as hell. Ray gives his take on if it could have been the meat that was bad given how RIGHT everything else was with the finished product. We also tease you with how to not get rubbery chicken skin on the BBQ pits…hint…...
Sep 09, 2022•6 min
(September 6, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – The first Tuesday of the month in the 2nd hour brings a regular visit from one of the most popular YouTube cooking show hosts, Sam The Cooking Guy . Tonight Sam and I will talk about a few of his latest recipes, how he plans out his cooks for the week, how far in advance they work and if he’s ever thought about doing a “crowd funded” product! We might also have a fresh version of “What Does Sam Like Best”! 10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is a kid who h...
Sep 08, 2022•1 hr 7 min
(September 6, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Welcome to September and the end of Q3 2022! The year is rapidly coming to a close and the creator of How To BBQ Right is here to talk about hunting season, college and pro football season and some other live fire topics that he has been burning on lately! Malcom Reed is always a great guest and tonight promises to bring a lot more of the same! 9:35pm – After Malcom, I will take the opportunity to run an open segment in order to really cover what is curren...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Episode 244 Talking you back to 8/30/2011 – This week we feature ME!!! Let me ask you a question…specifically he male listeners in the audience. Have you ever been a member of the YMCA and gone to workout there in the early morning hours? IF you have, then you will be able to relate to the Best Moments Show that will hit the podcast feed this coming Friday. If you have NEVER been to the YMCA in the early hours of the morning, and you have been considering membership, this is MANDATORY listening ...
Sep 02, 2022•8 min
(August 30, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – We have certainly talked about BBQ competitions in the past but what about other food sport events, like a burger contest!? My guests in the 2nd hour took part in a head to head event a few weeks ago in New Hampshire…and we know both participants! In one corner, show cigar expert and fellow meat lover, Mr. Jonathan from the Cigar Authority Podcast . In the other corner, the host of the Pit Life BBQ Podcast , Johnny Mags! Which burgers did they present to th...
Sep 01, 2022•1 hr 1 min
(August 30, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Ray Lampe stopped by the show to talk about a turkey tour he took through Illinois. It was sponsored by the Turkey Smoke folks and by the Illinois Soy Bean Association ! He made his first trip to to 17th Street BBQ if you can believe it…he had never been before! 9:35pm – After Ray, I will be joined my new show sponsor and the creator of Bub N Mutha’s BBQ rub, John Fuhrman. We will learn about John’s journey into this part of the business, what profile his ru...
Aug 31, 2022•58 min
Episode 242 Talking you back to 8/27/2013 – This week we feature Erin Evanson – The 2015 Sutter Home’s “Build A Better Burger” contest winner…that won her a cool $100k. Erin talked about her home cook background, how she became inspired as a kid and eventually how she got into food competing…not BBQ competitions…but some of these other food contests like the Burger event that she won. Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on ...
Aug 26, 2022•7 min
(August 23, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm & 10:35pm – The 4th Tuesday in the 2nd hour shows brings us a visit from the Embedded Correspondents! Doug, Jon and Rusty will jump in on a new set of 100% Assurity questions (you can play along too) as well as giving their opinion on such topics as “mayo binders”, cult following of products, when do you tip and when do you not tip, the brisket prices at $30+/lb and much more! No singing!! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills...
Aug 25, 2022•1 hr 5 min
(August 23, 2022 – Hour One 9:14pm – A few months back I introduced you too Chris Young, the CEO of Combustion, Inc . You might recall that they make an internal thermometer that predicts when your food will be done and the probe also contains 6 internal sensors ensuring the “core” is properly chosen for proper cooking times. Tonight, Chris joins me again to talk about a recent steak experiment he tried. We all know Sous Vide and we all know Reverse sear. Chris decided to pit the two against eac...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Episode 242 Talking you back to 8/18/2015 – This week we feature the one and only (to date) interview that I have done with new BBQ darling, Ernest Servantes…I say new for the folks who only know of Ernest recently due to the major success and rave reviews of his restaurant ( Burnt Bean BBQ ) in Seguin, TX. However, Ernest has been in the BBQ game a LONG time…when he was really competing, he was very successful, he’s spent time in fine dining restaurants…to put it simply, Ernest can flat out coo...
Aug 19, 2022•7 min
(August 16, 2022 – Hour 2) 10:14pm – Kicking off the 2nd hour tonight is the team that created and runs one of the most popular bbq websites (and brands) out there today, Hey Grill Hey! Susie and Todd Bulloch join me for their quarterly segment and tonight we reveal 2 NEW products that they are releasing to the market. We will also talk about a few recipes susie has posted recently and some other hot topics as well. Susie and Todd alwyas being a unique energy and view of the industry! 10:35pm – ...
Aug 18, 2022•44 min
(August 16, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – As quickly as the close of former KCBS CEO, Emily Detwiler, came and went, a new CEO has been installed at the nation’s largest competitive sanctioning body for BBQ. You most likely have heard his name before, and back in the early 2000’s, he had quite a prolific team and personality on the circuit. Rod Gray, pitmaster of the Pellet Envy competition team and the creator of the EAT Barbecue brand of products, Rod Gray is the 4th CEO in the lifetime of KCBS an...
Aug 17, 2022•59 min
