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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Feb 27, 2026

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Episode 422

Taking you back to 2/19/2019 - This week we feature…my favorite person…ME!! Back, 6 years ago, I was talking about my first experience with seeing/hearing corporal punishment in school…specifically middle school.

For those who don’t know…I originated in upstate New York and moved to Cleveland in the middle of 6th grade. My Dad took a transfer from then…Saratoga Springs, NY…to Bomb City USA.

Within the first few months…I saw a kid I knew (who was in my class) get walked into the boys bathroom by the math teacher…the teacher has a wooden paddle in his hand…and minutes later…SWAT! And, of course, my man Marcus Esoniza, screeching like a bitch…

It was a scarring moment…one that made me think twice about doing ANYTHING sideways…becuase in Cleveland…they will beat you!!

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Original Air Date: 2/19/2019

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February Embedded Correspondents Segment - 2026 Feb 26, 2026

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(February 24, 2027 - Hour Two)

10:14pm & 10:35pm - The 4th Tuesday of the month in the 2nd hour brings a visit from the Embedded Correspondents. Doug might be out traveling, Jon is in, Rusty is in and our guest EC, Rasheed Philips of Philips Barbeque Co. is also in. We kick off the segment with an announcement...and then dive into the 100% Assurity Statements.

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Everything You Need To Know About The BBQ World Cup! Feb 25, 2026

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(February 24, 2026 - Hour One)

9:14pm & 9:35pm - It's only the biggest thing being talked about, promoted and/or otherwise in the BBQ community over the past few months. Scott Erdmann from BBQ World Cup & Expo joins the show to answer the questions no one else seems willing to ask. Where is this money actually coming from, is it a million dollar prize for the GC? Is it a million dollar prize purse (not just cash), how is this thing being judged, how will qualifiers affect other events, where is the main event actually taking place, what is the broader outlook for this whole thing...and more!

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Feb 20, 2026

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Episode 421

Taking you back to 2/17/2009 - This week featuring ANOTHER BBQ Legend…the late…great…Robert Magee of Munchin' Hogs At The Hilton. Easily, one of the most respected and winningest teams in competition history…a team that was a building block in the eventual rise in popularity of competition BBQ. Robert was originally an executive chef at the Hilton in Kansas City…becomes a successful competition cook…and eventually opens a staple BBQ restaurant in the same city…Q39…if you’ve heard of it…he’s the guy.

Robert passed away in December of 2021…he did appear on this show a few times…in this interview we talk about them winning 2008 Team of the Year honors…also, FUN FACT…Robert is one of the very few people I have met in person! He was in Canton, OH for a Sam’s Club local qualifier back in the day…I drove down to see it…met Robert…and he was the first guy to give me a sample of sliced money muscle…and to say it was life changing would be an understatement!!

Anyway…a great intro segment to Robert if you don’t know him…so be sure to catch it.

And according to Jon…this whole show…which was only an hour back then…worthy of a multi-show Best Moments…so be sure to check it out.

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Original Air Date: 2/17/2009

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Cats Are Trying To Kill MY Show, BUT, Hey Grill Hey Is Here For It! Feb 19, 2026

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(February 17, 2026 - Hour Two)

10:14pm - The first quarterly appearance of Susie and Todd Bulloch from Hey Grill Hey...INVESTORS???

10:35pm -Open

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Steven Raichlen Has Memories; Wes Wright Is Blindsided By Blackstone! Feb 18, 2026

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(February 17, 2026 - Hour One)

9:14pm - BBQ legend, Steven Raichlen, makes his first appearance of 2026

9:35pm - After missing Wes Wright last month, we catch back up with the creator of Cookout News during his monthly segment.

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The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less Feb 13, 2026

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Episode 420

Taking you back to 10/6/2010 - This week featuring a BBQ legend…Mike Davis of Lotta Bull BBQ

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Original Air Date: 10/6/2010

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Grill Dad Mark Says Bones ADD Flavor! Feb 12, 2026

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(February 10, 2026 - Hour Two)

10:14pm - Mark Anderson from "The Grill Dads" joins me in the 2nd hour. We will talk about the killer rib roast method that I am in love with, the new show they just sold to a "no names please" network, their best bites of 2025 and much more.

10:35pm -Open

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Perdomo Is The Best In 2025; Robert Moss Is THEE Burger Index! Feb 11, 2026

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(February 10, 2026 - Hour One)

9:14pm - Mr. J makes his debut in 2026. Tonight we talk about what's smoking good in the cigar lunge these days, the 2025 cigar of the year, the story of Perdomo cigars and my own personal humidor issue!

9:35pm - Robert Moss joins me for his monthly segment and we talk about the spelling of barbecue, the BBQ World Cup, the burger index and more.

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