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The Longest Recap Of The 2022 Grillfest Ever & That’s the Truth! Sep 20, 2022

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(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 Botello IV, joins me to talk about the history and growth of Truth. Now in 2 different locations and making the TMBBQ Top 50 list in both locations. This past Top 50 list, Truth took the 3rd overall spot, so we’ll talk about what it’s like to make the list and how it changes your operation!

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Sep 16, 2022

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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 he tells about “killing cows” both as a professional and as a youth, and then the story about “Cows smelling blood and death in the air” will blow your mind…I remember having that discussion with Dave 6 years ago, and hearing it again as I was posting it into the queue…maybe one of the all-time segments ever on this show…because I think there is a disconnect for a lot of people still…the meat you are eating is coming from animals that were killed…I know you understand that from a high level…but SEEING IT and DOING IT are much different…and everyone should see that so they know the WHOLE process…I think that would certainly help bridge that disconnect…might encourage some folks to not eat as much meat too!

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!

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Original Air Date: 9/6/2016

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Brisket Prices Explored In-Depth & The Biggest News Stories Are Electric Right Now! Sep 15, 2022

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(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 the consumer will decide “enough is enough” when it comes to brisket price. There is also a potential development with a group of Texas cattlemen getting together to challenge the “Big 4” and disrupt the pricing that has been seen as a bit of a “fix”.

10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is the creator of one of my favorite new BBQ/Grilling websites (Cookout News) Wes Wright. Wes was on for the first time a few months ago, and tonight, we talk about some new stories he has been covering that will certainly be of interest you you! Topics include the continued expansion of the full sized electric grill market, Blackstone looking to make fire pits and Solo Stove making a personal smores machine?

If You’re Lookin’, You’re Not Cookin’…Or Are You? Also, Robert Moss Recaps Arkansas BBQ! Sep 13, 2022

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(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 Living Magazine BBQ editor and the writer of the Cue Sheet, Robert Moss. It has been a few months since Robert was on the show, I had an issue a few months back and then he was traveling quite a bit last month so I am happy we are able to play so catch up in September! Do I hear a Top 50 BBQ list coming soon??? YES!!!

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Sep 09, 2022

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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…HIGHER HEAT!!! Just my $0.02, Ray has always been a great guest on this show…as evidenced by his appearance last week talking about his recent turkey tour through Illinois.

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!

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Original Air Date: 9/6/2016

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What Does Sam the Cooking Guy Like Best & Creator of Doodles & Things, Damian Rodriguez! Sep 08, 2022

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(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 has come on as one of the rising stars associated with the show in 2022. His name is Damian Rodriguez from Doodles And Things and he is the talent and creative force behind the most recent run of BBQ Central Show animations. We will talk about his culinary experience, what life is like in high school these days, how he got into animation and what his process is like putting it together from initial draft to finished product. At 17 years old, he is one of the youngest guests I’ve ever had on the show and he is certainly one of the most talented!

Fall Is Malcom Reed’s Favorite Season Of The Year! What’s Your favorite Season? Sep 06, 2022

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(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 currently happening at the Memphis In May International Festival. About a week ago, I started posting articles and stories that were coming out of Memphis and none of them had a really good tone to them as the relate to what the 2023 version of this event is going to look like. In fact, while the CEO of MIM, Jim Holt, declared that the contest will be back at Tom Lee Park, he also quickly pointed out what a financial disaster this past contest was and how 2023 could be even worse. I will layout the time line , give financial details and also share some official comments from both sides. If you are a fan of this contest, you won’t want to miss this segment!

The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Sep 02, 2022

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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 before you pull the trigger! I would hate for you to not have the heads up on the shenanigans that are going on in the men’s locker room at your local “Y”…especially since I have lived it no less than 2 separate times in my life. What you will hear this coming Friday you will find both shocking and (potentially) hilarious! If you remember this bit from 12 years ago…thank you for being such a longtime fan…but for those looking to sign up for the YMCA…make sure you check this out…before you sign…on the line…which is dotted!!

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!

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Original Air Date: 8/30/2011

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The Big Burger Cook-Off Between Mr. J. & Johnny Mags Sep 01, 2022

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(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 the voting public and who took the title of “Best Burger”? Tune in to hear all about it!

10:35pm – Depending on how much time we have left, I might keep Mr. J. over to talk about what’s new in the cigar world! There are a number of new cigars hitting the market so we’ll see what you should be spending your discretionary funds on and what you should AVOID!

Dr. BBQ Talks Turkey In August & Bub N Mutha’s Is A Real Hero To Vets! Aug 30, 2022

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(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 rubs have and why you might want to consider picking up both bottles to try today! Plus, a portion of all sales go to veteran’s charities and we’ll also talk about that!

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