The BBQ Central Show

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The 2018 Pitmasters List from Amazing Ribs.com Jun 26, 2018

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(Hour 1 - June 26, 2018)

Max Good made his quarterly appearance from Amazingribs.com. We talked about the recently released 2018 Pitmasters List. We picked out one in each category and went over the ins and outs of it and why it made their list. Be sure to listen in, especially if you are looking to purchase a new cooker in the next few weeks!

Also making his quarterly appearance was the over of Sam's Northwest BBQ Company, Sam Hays. We went over one of his product lines, Myron Mixon Smokers. Sam recently made a trip to the manufacturing facility and he gave us the insiders looks. He also told us which models he carries and what to expect if you are in the market for one.

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The Best Moments of the BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Jun 22, 2018

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Episode 25

In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a great road to the weekend. First up, 5 time Memphis in May winner Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson, talks about their win (at that time it was 2011) and also speaks on the judging process. In the 2nd part, Fred Grosse from Mojo Bricks talks about his unique wood product and how he got in to business...

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Original Air Date: 5/17/2011

BJ’S Restaurant & Brewhouse Gets Help From Big Poppa Smokers!! Jun 21, 2018

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(Hour 2 - June 19, 2018)

In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Scott Rodriguez, the Senior Vice President of Culinary and Kitchen Innovation for BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse. Scott is also part of the BBQ team Toot and Stinky's Cali-Q. He will give us a great view of "professional cooking" as well as competition BBQ. How does one help the other, and, how does he meet Sterling Ball and form an alliance to have him get in the kitchen to do some recipe creation for them. Many of which are on the current menu!

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Steven Raichlen on a SERIOUS Book Tour!! Jun 19, 2018

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(Hour 1 - June 19, 2018)

The 3rd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from 2015 BBQ Hall of Fame inductee, Steven Raichlen. We will talk about some new places he has visited while on his book tour, what his favorite places are to eat at on the road, his thoughts on the new 2018 Hall of Fame class and more!

Brett Gallaway, co-founder of the SCA, joins me to cover some of the bigger events this past month and will also give us a preview of some of the bigger events coming up over the next few weeks.

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Jun 15, 2018

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Episode 24

In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a "Texas Based" show for your listening pleasure. My guy, Clarence Joseph from Momma and Poppa Joe's BBQ kicks it off. In the 2nd segment, another one of my favorite Texan's, Junior Urias from Up In Smoke BBQ, talks about catering and other BBQ items. You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below.

Guest: Clarence Joseph / Junior Urias

Original Air Date: 6/16/2015

Daniel Vaughn Says I’m Not Courageous… Jun 14, 2018

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(June 12th, 2018 - Hour 2)

In the 2nd hour, I was joined by quarterly guest and the first BBQ editor in the country, Daniel Vaughn, from Texas Monthly. We discussed the passing of Anthony Bourdain, the 2018 Class for the BBQ Hall of Fame. Daniel has a vote for the HOF and said my generally poor attitude keeps me out of contention. We also discussed his new podcast effort at TMBBQ and we finished debating wheter or not steak restaurants should temp steaks or not.

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2018 BBQ Hall of Famer – Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke! Jun 12, 2018

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(June 12, 2018 - Hour 1)

Audio Disclaimer upfront...the phone connection was a little brutal)

This interview has been lined up for WEEKS! So, while it seems like I am riding the BBQ Hall of Fame stuff a bit too much, you will excuse me while I welcome newly inducted 2018 BBQ Hall of Famer and Pitmaster of Cool Smoke competition team, Tuffy Stone back to the show. We talked a bit about the passing of Anthony Bourdain, making it in to the BBQ Hall of Fame this year and his new book. We also talked abut what it would mean to win the Memphis In May World Grand Championship. By the book using this link: "Cool Smoke...the Art of Great Barbecue", Tuffy did both segments...always a great time!!

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Jun 08, 2018

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Episode 23

In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a segment with Randy Owen, the owner of Thermoworks (the company that makes the Thermapen). You'll get some history on the company and the products. After Randy, Chris Marks from 3 Little Pigs shows up and talks about his BBQ experience and his line of cookers. You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below.

Guest: Randy Owen/ Chris Marks Website: Thermoworks / 3 Little Pigs

Original Air Date: 12/29/2010

Crowd Cow Buys Olive Feed Beef! Jun 07, 2018

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(June 5, 2018 - Hour 2)

Joe Heitzberg from Crowd Cow, joined me to talk about their current business model, Japanese beef, how they are bringing it here to the states using their business model and their new book "Craft Beef". There is some GREAT beef stories during our time together.

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All The BBQ Hall Of Fame Answers You Ever Wanted! Jun 06, 2018

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(June 5, 2018 - Hour 1)

In keeping with the BBQ Hall of Fame motif, I welcomed the Events Manager from the World Series of Barbecue, Emily Parks. We dove in to the history of the BBQ Hall of Fame and also went in-depth on who is voting, how the nominee names are gathered, the process of getting to a final 9 and who ends up voting on the final 3 members that actually get in. I think you will find this to be an enjoyable interview...I think you might also find it interesting that only 25 unique names were submitted this year...!!!

After Emily, long time Centralite and backyard warrior, Dennis Bussow from Colorado, joined me to talk about his experience at the most recent version of Steven Raichlen's BBQ University. Dennis gave us his account and what you can expect if you decide to sign up in the future.

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