The BBQ Central Show

Ray Lampe stops by to cure your BBQ illnesses!! What’s with this “Burnt Endz” mania that is whipping around social media…sound like a BBQTD (Barbecue Transmitted Disease).

Max Good from Amazingribs.com stops by to talk about a cool new tabletop gas grill. we will also explore how more and more “pit” makers are getting into the pellet cooker side of the industry. 

Steven Raichlen, the BBQ Hall of Famer and prolific cookbook author, is set to join me in his usual 3rd Tuesday of the month segment. Brett Gallaway from the Steak Cookoff Association will stop by and update us!!

Meathead Goldwyn, from AmazingRibs.com stops by for his normal 2nd Tuesday of the month visit. We talk about green chile cheeseburgers (via New Mexico), his new cookbook project and the great “Junket Issue” of 2017.

Ray Lampe joins me in his normal 1st Tuesday of the month spot. We talked about his new radio show and his thoughts on the American Royal Open low team count. Then Travis Clark from Clark Crew BBQ and winner of the American Royal Invitational joined me on the show tonight!

Bob Trudnak from The BBQ Guru. Tim Schopp of Tim’s Full Belli Deli Chris Marks from Good One Smokers and Three Little Pigs BBQ Team Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon!

Max Good stopped by for his normal segment and talked about the review of Myron Mixon’s smokers. We specifically talked about the water smoker.  

BBQ Hall of Famer, Cooking class instructor, and cookbook author, Steven Raichlen was supposed to show up…but something happened and it didn’t happen…I will look to re-load soon! 

Meathead Goldwyn from Amazingribs.com stopped by to discuss some Facebook question we got that included when to wrap ribs, what the stall is, should LPG be allowed in competition BBQ and so forth. Former NFL great Reggie Kelly visited during the 2nd hour.

Welcome to August, Centralites!! While 2017 is rapidly coming to a close, your BBQ health still needs to be monitored. Helping us keep you in check, is monthly guest Ray Lampe for the Ask Dr. BBQ segment.

Max Good, from Amazingribs.com, stops by for his normal 4th Tuesday of the month segment.  Tonight, we will discuss what “Made in America REALLY means. We will also cover a few items that Max has been tinkering with as well.

Steven Raichlen, from Barbecue Bible, stops by for his normal 3rd Tuesday of the month segment. Tonight, we will be talking about the completion of his newest book, the Project Smoke TV show, the best summer cocktails and more.

Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) comes through to talk about the 2017 version of Grillstock in England…also some other stuff!! Jason King talk about what it takes to have a GOOD YouTube Channel! 

Max Good from Amazingribs.com stops by for his normal 4th Tuesday of the month spot. Tonight we will be talking about the best “High-Tec” Gear for the BBQ and Grilling season. Tonight I introduce the newest segment to the show…

Steven Raichlen from The Barbecue Bible stops by for his normal 3rd Tuesday of the month segment. Tonight we cover BBQ University, the upcoming 4th of July holiday, Summer trends and Texas BBQ. Brett Gallaway from the SCA stops by as well!

Meathead Goldwyn from AmazingRibs.com stops by for his normal 2ndTuesday of the month segments. Tonight we cover the questions you asked from the Facebook page…and more! In the 2nd hour, I will be joined by Jess Pryles. We will cover a bunch of industry topics to include her new BBQ Pit partnership and tlalk about some new recipes she has created for our pleasure! Shop at Amazon? Now you can help...

Keeping up with BBQ legends coming on the show, Paul Schatte from Head Country BBQ joins me to talk about his history in the industry…both business and competition BBQ. I will also talk with Mike Lang from theAnother Pint Please food blog. In the 2nd hour I will be joined by Rick Baker, the Brand Manager forFornetto/Fervor North America. Rick will give us some background on him and his experience...

Andy Husbands and Chris Hart join me in the first hour to talk about their new cookbook entitled “Pitmaster“. Sterling Ball from Big Poppa Smokers stops by (around 10:14pm Eastern) to recap his big win in Nevada this past weekend and I also meet BBQ Legend Jeff Stehney for the first time (around 10:35pm Eastern) and we talk about his induction into the BBQ Hall of Fame this year and his history as...

Steven Raichlen, starts us off on the 4th Tuesday of the month …his new book “Sauces, Rubs and Marinades is ready to go. We will talk about this one a bit as well as some other topics. He also weighs in on the potential de-funding of PBS. Doug Trattner joined me around 9:35pm Eastern and we spoke about his recent trip to Texas and how Cleveland BBQ and Texas BBQ compare/contrast…etc. He will also...

Usually, Steven Raichlen shows up on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, but tonight we switch it up. The “Keeper of the Flame“, Max Good from amazingribs.com, joins me to go “In-Depth” on the new Traeger Timberline grill that was just recently launched. We will spend two segments hyping up The Memphis in May World Championship…and we will do it with two of the biggest names when it comes to MIM. Four-t...

Everyone’s favorite guest (I’m generalizing here) Meathead Goldwyn stops by for his monthly visit. Tonight we will recover the “Bone in The Meat” information we hit a number of months ago. I have been in a few high-level restaurants the past few months, and each time the server tells me about how the bone is adding “this or that” to the flavor. Time to get the facts straight! Closing the show toni...

Max Good from AmazingRibs.com stops by to talk about the newly updated/released 2017 “Top 10” list of cookers. David Millar, from Bob’s Pickle Pops, joins me to talk about his unique product that is sweeping the nation. In the second hour, I will be joined by Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly to play some BBQ catch up. I close the show with the next generation of competition BBQ’er, Ty Miller. The...

Randall Bowman stopped by to discuss some KCBS items (like Team of the Year) and also caught us up on his Deep South Smoker line of cookers. Robyn Lindars came through to talk about her run up to this year’s Memphis in May contest that she is going to compete in with her own team. She said she would wear a push up bra if needed to get the judges vote! In the 2nd hour, Michael McDearman chatted abo...

Meathead Goldwyn from amazingribs.com stops by for his normal segment. Tonight we dive into “the beginning of grilling season” and things you need to do to get your cookers into tip-top shape. Derrick Riches from The Spruce stops by around 10:14pm to talk about his new book entitled “Kebabs”. Shop at Amazon? Now you can help the show while you shop Amazon. If you save this link, the show will get...

Ray Lame (Dr. BBQ) stopped by to chat about his time at the NBBQA this past weekend. Jamie Purivance also come through to chat about his upcoming cookbook to be released on 4/25/17 called “Weber’s Greatest Hits”. In the 2nd hour Emily Detwiler from Smithfield talked about the Committed Cooks program and also announced the “Grant Program” winners for this season. Mark Lambert from Sweet Swine O’ Mi...