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Live Fire At MIM 2026?? The Battle Of AI Generated Them Songs! Nov 26, 2025

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(November 25, 2025 - Hour One)

9:14 - Rasheed Philips from Philips Barbeque Co. stops by to open things up tonight. Aside from being one of the most sought after live-fire cooks out there today, he also hosts a weekly BBQ podcast. Within that podcast, Rasheed is good for a a "Hot Take" or two. So tonight, Rasheed and I will trade "Hot Takes" to see who can come up with the most "Hottest" take of them all.

9:35pm - After Rasheed, our pal Steve Ray from Owl's Nest BBQ stops by for a whole other competition. A few months ago, a listener sent in his AI generated "Theme Song" for the show, which has gone over incredibly well. Well, not to be outdone, Steve did his own theme song for "Owl's Nest BBQ" and tonight we put it to the test. For your listening and evaluating pleasure, we will play both for you tonight and you will decide which one is the best theme song!

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Nov 21, 2025

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Episode 408

9/24/2019 - This week we feature one of my favorite guests…and a BBQCS GHOF’er and the man who…the globe…considers to be THEE foremost burger authority…our friend George Motz. This was George’s first time on the show…so if you missed it…this will be one you want to check out this coming Friday…and he opens with a hot take on “Global Warming”...

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Original Air Date: 9/24/2019

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Todd Bulloch Tells His Story Of Hey Grill Hey! Nov 20, 2025

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(November 18, 2025 - Hour Two)

10:14pm & 10:35pm - This is usually where you would see Susie Bulloch (and Todd) from Hey Grill Hey. While Susie has other plans, Triple T has committed to doing their last segment of 2025 with me. So we will start with what new things are coming out of the HGH platform, and then, we will get the HGH story from Todd's side. We did this with Susie a number of years ago...but I don't know if anyone has actually gotten it from Todd's perspective. I think it is an interesting story to hear from his side...won't you join me?

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Getting Thanksgiving Ready; SeerGrills Is Really Happening! Nov 19, 2025

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(November 18, 2025 - Hour One)

9:14 - The man who needs no introduction to anyone interested in cooking over live-fire, Steven Raichlen, joins me for his last visit of 2025. Tonight we make sure you are "Thanksgiving Ready", that you are "Holiday Season Gift-Giving Ready" and we will also talk about a few of his upcoming book projects, that to me, seem to signal something in his prolific career...am I right?? Tune in and see.

9:35pm - After Steven, I will be joined by monthly guest, and official BBQ business correspondent, Wes Wright. Tonight we talk about the latest going on with Seergrills, Traeger stock prices, indoor pizza ovens and much more.

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Nov 14, 2025

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Episode 407

9/23/2008 - Fred Bernardo of Tasty Licks BBQ and Supply Store is being featured this week…and in this segment we talk about something that was HUGE in the industry back in later 2008…the reveal of the 22” WSM…a much bigger version of the flag ship 18.5”...which was my first smoker…

We also talked about the 26” Weber Kettle…which I think is still one of the biggest/coolest things to have happened in 20 years…6” Weber Kettle…yes please!!

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Original Air Date: 9/23/2008

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Holiday Gift Guide - Cigar Edition! Nov 13, 2025

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(November 10, 2025 - Hour Two)

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Robert Moss Says No BBQ Deoderant, If You Please! Nov 12, 2025

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(November 10, 2025 - Hour One)

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Sam The Cooking Guy Says Simple Sandos Are GREAT!! Nov 06, 2025

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(November 4, 2025 - Hour Two)

10:14pm - The first Tuesday in the 2nd hour brings a visit from Sam The Cooking Guy. Did he par-boil wings recently?? Why did he do that and how do I get him to never do that again?? We will also talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday and what he is recommending this year.

10:35pm - We continue with Sam and we also discuss some random food topics. Want to join in the conversation?? Use the link in the YouTube chat to jump in and ask questions.

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Malcom Talks Turkey; The 2025 WFC Recap Is Here! Nov 05, 2025

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(November 4, 2025 - Hour One)

9:14 - The first Tuesday of the month brings a visit from our pal Malcom Reed. Tonight will be Thanksgiving and football heavy from a food talk stand point. Malcom will help make sure your turkey is on point along with all of the side dishes. We will also talk about some great football recipes that do not include wings...because Malcom and I LOVE chicken wings!

9:35pm - I posed the question to the EC's last week. Did you know the WFC had already happened...it was a mixed bag of answers. Tonight, Mike McCloud joins me, and we cover the 2025 version of the WFC and what the final table will look like in a handful of months.

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Oct 31, 2025

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Episode 406

Taking you back to 9/5/2017 - Continuing the 5 week run with the newest members of the BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame. Today we feature Travis Clark.

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Original Air Date: 9/5/20217

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