The BBQ Central Show

(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 d...

(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...

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...

(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. For quick access to all show merch and important links, you can use this Linktreesite! PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW SPO...

(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 t...

Episode 22 In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a a great "food safety" segment with Danny Coogle of Pit Bulls Up In Smoke. Danny also shares some pork cooking tips. Then, 5 time Memphis in May Grand Champion Pitmaster, Chris Lilly from Big Bob Gibson's talks about the evolution of BBQ and pork selection!  You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Danny Coogle / Ch...

(Hour 2 - May 29, 2018) I turned Doug Scheiding from Rogue Cookers in back to back weeks and we talked about the BBQ Central Show karma, the Traeger grills Pro and Timberline grills, Traeger grills shop classes and Doug also gave us a tip on "hood down or hood up" when starting the new Traegers. Interesting stuff for sure! Chris LaRocco, from Trae Fuels, joined me to talk about their agreement to...

(Hour 1 - May 29, 2018) Adrian Miller (The Soul Food Scholar) joined me to talk about 2018 BBQ Hall of Fame nominee, Columbus B. Hill. Adrian shared how he made his BBQ bones, the event the sullied his BBQ reputation for a while and how he came to BBQ prominence in the Colorado area.  We also talked about the BBQ Hall of Fame as it is currently set up, the lack of diversity in it and what should h...

Episode 21  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a segment with the creator of Blues Hog BBQ Sauces and rubs, Bill Arnold (who should be in the BBQ Hall of Fame!!). After Bill, Pitmaster of Cool Smoke Tuffy Stone,

The 4th Tuesday of the month brings another edition of the ECS! Doug from Texas, Steve from Tennessee, David from Oklahoma and I talk about the BBQ Hall of Fame, who’s nominated, who we think should get in and what issues the HOF has right now.

2018 Memphis In May winners Brad and Brooke Orrison (Lewis) from The Shed BBQ joined me to recap a HUGE weekend in Memphis. They took home world titles in chicken wings, whole hog and the overall world title.

Episode 20  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a double-header with one of my favorite live-fire cooks, Adam Perry Lang! APL just opened his new restaurant and if you aren’t familiar with him, here is a nice “taster”.

In the 2nd hour, I was joined by (2) time Memphis in May overall GC, cookbook author and BBQ Hall of Famer, Melissa Cookston of Yazoo’s Delta Q.

(Hour 1 – May 15, 2018 Show) The 3rd Tuesday of the month brings a visit from best selling author, TV host, cooking class instructor and BBQ Hall of Famer, Steven Raichlen of Barbecue Bible.

Episode 19  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from May 15, 2012. Heat Hall from Pork Barrel BBQ was running a pretty interesting YouTube campaign back then. In the 2nd segment, Food Network TV host,

(Hour 2 – May 8, 2018 Live Show) In the second hour I was joined by first time guest, Andrew Bloom, from Wichita Packing. 

(Hour 1 – May 8, 2018 Live Show) The 2nd Tuesday of the month brought a visit from Meathead at  www.amazingribs.com . We covered the growing popularity of aging meat at your house…both wet and dry. 

Episode 18  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from July 10, 2012. Hot dog eating king of the world, Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, recaps his tactics on eating the way he does and also recaps his win that year. In the 2nd segment,

(Hour 2 – May 1, 2018 Show) Owner of GQUE BBQ in Denver, CO and Pitmaster of GQUE BBQ Team, Jason Ganahl, joins me to talk about his win this past weekend at the SCA event in Westminster. What does he think about the SCA and how it continues to grow?

(Hour 1 – May 1, 2018 Show) The first Tuesday of the month means a visit to the BBQ Doctor’s Office. Ray Lampe joins me to answer your questions and BBQ health issues. Bob Trudnak, from The BBQ Guru, joined me to discuss the new Rib Ring that has recently launched. Be sure to grab yours today! **Grab an OFFICIAL BBQ Central Show T-Shirt while supplies last. You can view all available sizes HERE…Su...

Episode 17  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a show from October 15, 2013. Show favorite, Ted Reader (The Master Planker), stops by during the first potion of the show. Then, legendary guest and owner of Cigar’s and Stripes BBQ Lounge,

(Hour 2 from April 24, 2018 Show) The Embedded Correspondents Segment re-convened and we talked about how to grow the BEST tomatoes, if knives are really THAT important, how to control outdoor pests with salt packed guns!

(Hour 1 from April 24, 2018 Show) One of my favorite guests to talk food with, Sam Zien (Sam The Cooking Guy) joined me to go talk about his new busines venture “Not Not Tacos” opening this summer.

Episode 16  In this edition, Jon Solberg presents to you a “Double Header” with the pitmaster of Yazoo’s Delta Q and Co-Owner of Memphis BBQ Company , Melissa Cookston. Melissa is known ad the “Winningest Woman in BBQ” 

(Hour 2 From April 17, 2018) Belinda Neibling from Smithfield stopped by to catch us up on the Committed Cooks Program (sold out at 500 teams) as well as some other Smithfield events that will be taking place this year.