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**The BBQ Central Show**

The BBQ Central Show is a weekly internet based show that airs live each Tuesday from 9pm-11pm EST and originates from Cleveland, Ohio. Each show is packed with interviews which include top pitmasters on the competition circuit, industry cookbook authors and bloggers, grill manufacturers, BBQ pit and accessory makers and highlighting the top news stories of the week. Subscribe TODAY and never miss an episode of the longest continually running and most downloaded BBQ/Grilling podcast available anywhere!

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July 29th, 2014 - Official Archive Jul 29, 2014

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2 hours worth of BBQ awesome hits the airwaves, internets and TV’s tonight at 9pm EST. Guests tonight include:

- Chris becker from Cookin Pellets.com

- Jason Ganahl from GQue BBQ Team

- John Nilges from Parrothead Smokers

- Sylvie Curry from Lady of Q

Lots of great products, event recaps, tips and other such whatnot all on the show tonight…TELL A FRIEND!!

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July 22, 2014 - Official Archive Jul 22, 2014

Show notes

It’s just going to be a really big BBQ show tonight…with the likes of Charles Lankford talking about the Colorado Rockies BBQ event coming up on Saturday and Mike McCloud from MMA Creative talking about the WFC TV show that is airing right now on the FYI network.

There might be a giveaway or two as well…so be sure to tune in tonight…the fun starts at 9pm EST!!

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July 15, 2014 - Official Archive Jul 15, 2014

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Hour 1:

Pitmaster of Big Poppa Smokers, Sterling Ball, joins me to talk about his competition season, his rubs, partnering with this show, and a number of other items. Sterling is full of takes and not afraid to speak his mind. Tune in for a great 2 segment interview.

Hour 2:

Usually in the first hour, my 2nd Tuesday of the month guest flops times and we chat with Meathead Goldwyn from Amazing Ribs! Tonight, we hit everything that has to do with poultry. We will also talk about his new Pitmaster Club that is up on his website!

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July 1, 2014 - Official Archive Jul 01, 2014

Show notes

Hour 1:

The first Tuesday of the month finds us getting our monthly check up with the Good Doctor of the BBQ and Grilling world, Ray Lampe, joining us for the “Ask Dr. BBQ Segment”. Tonight we hit on Grillstock, The Talk Too, American Grilled and 4th of July!

Steph Franklin from Simply Marvelous joins me to talk about his end of the “West Coast Offense” line up of rubs (in conjunction with Big Poppa Smokers). Â We will also get his take on the first half of the BBQ season and what he looks for in the second half.

Hour 2:

Russ Faulk from Kalamazoo Grills joins me to talk about their brand of hybrid grill/smoker. They make an incredible amount of products for the outdoor kitchen arena but the grill I saw on their videos was superior! It is gas fired, charcoal fired and wood fired…or a combination of both!

The last segment of the show will hold particular interest for you pellet heads! If you can distinguish between a “Winery or Rehab” you can win 40lbs of FREE pellets from Cookin’ Pellets.com!! NICE!! Last week we gave away 80lbs…FOR FREE!!

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June 24, 2014 - Official Archive Jun 24, 2014

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Hour 1:

The summer heat is coming and that makes for some potentially uncomfortable BBQ’s!! How can you beat the heat AND still stay outside at the same time? Easy, rick Kelly from Port-A-Cool joins me to talk about their products and how they can help tame the heat and make your next gathering nice and COOL!!

The 4th of July is creeping ever so close…not ready yet, or perhaps you are looking for a few new recipes to work out? Robyn Lindars from Grrrl Girl joins me to hit these topics and more.

Hour 2:

Frequent guest of the show and multiple time Emmy winner, Sam The Cooking Guy, joins me to hit on a number of topics in the food biz.

The last segment of the show will hold particular interest for you pellet heads! If you can distinguish between a “Winery or Rehab” you can win 80lbs of FREE pellets from Cookin’ Pellets.com!! NICE!!

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June 17, 2014 - Official Archive Jun 17, 2014

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Hour 1:

Bob Trudnak, VP of Sales and Marketing for the BBQ Guru joins me to talk about the newly revamped Party Q device. We will also talk about The Great American Cook-Out Tour, The BBQ Guru challenge and Bob’s trip across the pond to teach an upcoming class.

Hour 2:

David Qualls, pitmaster of The Amercian Dream BBQ Team, joins me to talk about their first half of the BBQ season. They are currently in 2nd place for the KCBS TOTY points race…and no one is cooking better than they are right now (currently on a 2 GC win streak and looking for a 3rd this weekend).

Scott Roberts joins me to review a new batch of BBQ rubs and sauces. Scott will also talk about what’s new in the hot sauce and fiery foods world.

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June 10, 2014 - Official Archive Jun 10, 2014

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Hour 1:

The 2nd Tuesday of the month bring Meathead Goldwyn from Amazing Ribs to the show. Tonight, we hit such topics as: how to build an outdoor kitchen, top 10 value gas grills, charcoal grill and smokers and also touch a bit on the booze of BBQ.

Hour 2:

Big Moe Cason from Ponderosa BBQ, star of the small screen and competitor on the BBQ circuit joins me. We will talk about both of his shows on TV right now, his current competition season and what he looks to accomplish the rest of the season…both on and off the competition trail.

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June 3, 2014 - Official Archive Jun 03, 2014

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Hour 1:

Current KCBS Team of the Year points leader, Donny Bray from Warren County Pork Choppers, joins me to recap the first half of the season and also looks ahead to the next 6 months.

It didn’t surface last year, but this coming weekend there is a real shot at seeing the first triple crown winner in horse racing since Affirmed did it all the way back in 1978. At the time of this newsletter, I am chasing horse race expert Harry DeHorse, to come on and give us some insight on how we all might be able to make a little cash this weekend on the bets!

Hour 2:

Roland Neel, from Mrs. Griffin’s BBQ Sauce Company, joins me to talk about how he just might be the CEO/President of the oldest BBQ sauce in the country…or at least Georgia! How does one stay in business making the same sauce for the past 80 years…Roland will spill his guts!!

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May 27, 2014 - Official Archive May 27, 2014

Show notes

Hour 1:

First time guest and Weber Grillmaster, Jamie Purviance, joins me for the very first time on the show. Jamie will talk about his background, how he got in to the grilling biz and also give us insight in to writing books for Weber.

Hour 2:

In the second hour, monthly guest and grilling icon, Steven Raichlen, joins me to talk about the “Grilling Season”, the best tools to have on hand this summer, smoked eggs and beef ribs!!

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May 20, 2014 - Official Archive May 20, 2014

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Hour 1:

Easily recognizable as one of THEE faces of BBQ/Grilling today, Chris Lilly joins me on the show. Tonight, we will go over his historic win at Memphis in May this past weekend (notching #4), talk about his competition techniques and we will also talk about his new book Fire and Smoke.

Â Hour 2:

Barry Martin joins me to talk about his time in Memphis this past weekend and the team he was with. We will also chat about El Diablo Mustards and talk briefly with Dave Benjamin about Hot Box grills.

Helping me close the show tonight is Peter Banks from Booty Que!! You remember Peter, the show when we had the “imposter” on before the real Peter called in a few months back? Yeah, that guy!! He won the ribs category at Memphis in May, so we’ll see what he has to say about that experience.

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Cookin Pellets