A show riddled with technical issues for some reason…so let me apologize for it right up front! Head pit master of HomeBBQ.com joined me to talk about cooking a turkey outside on the barbecue pit.  We cover all of the elements from prep to finished plating, albeit a little rushed.  Kevin talked about brining and what it does, what would to use for smoke flavor and what to do after the bird is done barbecuing.

In the following segment, I was joined by my Mom Connie Rempe.  She shared some of her favorite side dish recipes for the big T-Giving Holliday!  These will be available on my website, or, you can email me at bbqcentralradio@gmail.com and put “Recipes” in the subject line and I will send them to you! 

In the 4th segment free for all I was joined by Fred Bernardo of Fred’s Music and BBQ (www.fredsmusicandbbq.com) and we talked about his Original flavor bbq rub.  Then we gave some of it away to a lucky caller (Brad from Georgia).  Thanks to Fred for providing that giveaway!  I also gave away a 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce to a caller from Michigan.  Visit www.swampsauce.com to purchase this outstanding sauce!  I use it on my bbq all the time!

Tonight I was joined by famed cook book author and master barbecue and griller, Ted Reader.  I had him on a few months ago but tonight we focused on “PLANK COOKING” on the grill.  Ted talks about the basics of plank cooking and then throws out some pretty wild ideas regarding food items to cook on a plank.  PLEASE visit Ted at his website, www.tedreader.com to learn more about him and to buy his award winning products.

In the 3rd segment I was joined by master pit maker, Jay Curry.  Jay makes the Spicewine brand of cookers.  These units depart from the horizontal type cookers and go in the opposite direction.  They are powered with charcoal and wood chunks and are vertical in stance vs. horizontal.  Jay describes how he got in to the pit making business and how his unit is different from other pits in the market today. Learn more about his cookers at www.spicewineironworks.com

The 4th Segment Free For All was won by Phil from Huntsville, AL. Thanks to Tim Pattan from PEE DEE RIVER SWAMP SAUCE for continuing to sponsor this segment of the show!  If you haven’t done so already, visit his website at www.swampsauce.com and pick up some of his sauce!  I personally recommend it and I use it in my bbq all the time!

Tonight I was joined by Bob Bagby of Swamp Boys BBQ Team.  Rob finished 3rd in the invitational portion of the Best of The Best competition this past weekend in Douglas, Ga.  The next day he won the open portion of the contest.  We talked about the cook-off, how he felt about his turn-ins and how he got in to barbecue.  Visit him on the web at www.swampboys.com

In the 3rd segment I talked with Fred Bernardo , owner of Fred’s Music and Barbecue, about his new line of rubs and sauces.  He talked about how he devised his products and ultimately got them to market.  Look for some giveaways on the show in upcoming weeks.  You can find Fred at www.fredmusicandbbq.com

During the Fourth Segment Free For All, David from New Jersey won the Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce and Phil from Huntsville, AL called in to briefly talk about his experience at the Best of The Best competition in Douglas, GA.  You can buy Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce by visiting www.swampsauce.com 

Tonight I had on Kell Phelps of the National BBQ Festival.  This event houses the Best of The Best BBQ cook-off this coming weekend in Douglas, GA.  Kell explained how the even got started, how the event runs, what there is to do at the festival besides the bbq stuff and why there event differs from The Jack Daniels and other big bbq events.  You can check out his websites at www.nationalbbqfestival.com and www.barbecuenews.com

In the Third segment, I interviewed the new champ of the Jack Daniels cook-off.  His name is Kelly Wertz from 4 Legs Up BBQ.  I learned how he got in to the whole competition BBQ scene, how he got invited to the Jack and what his thoughts of winning the whole thing were!  As of now, Kelly does not have a website to visit.

In the fourth segment, I was joined by Danielle Dimovski from the BBQ Team Diva Q.  Danielle competed at the Jack the weekend prior and finished 40th out of 79 teams which was a great finish.  She and her team are now heading to Douglas, GA to compete in the Best of The Best competition this coming weekend.  She talked about her experience at the Jack and what she expects from the Best of The Best this coming weekend.  Her journey is all the more impressive as Danielle and her team are from Barrie Ontario Canada!  Visit her site at www.divaq.ca

The Jack Daniels BBQ Cook-Off is taking place this coming weekend.  I spoke with the defending champ Chad Hayden of Moonswiners BBQ Team in the second segment.  We spoke about the possibility of him defending his title, if the competition is worthy of the praise and other items related to this exciting event.

In the third segment I talked with Mike Davis of Lotto Bull BBQ Team.  Mike has done the Jack 6 years running but has yet to score a victory.  We talked about his chances this year, why the title has alluded him and his thoughts on the mystique of the Jack.  Find out more on Mike at www.lottabullbbq.com

In the fourth segment I talked with Danielle Dimovski of Diva Q BBQ Team.  She is competing in the Jack as well.  She talked about her practice leading up to the event, what she would do if she won this weekend and whom she is looking forward to meeting while she is down there.

Thanks to Tim Pattan at Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce for sponsoring this segment.  www.swampsauce.com

My guest tonight was bbq legend Johnny Trigg.  Johnny is the pit master of the Smokin' Triggers competition team.  He told me how he got in to bbq, what kind of pit he uses, if he would rather win the American Royal or the Jack Daniels and a number of other items related to barbecue.

Timmy won sauce from Swamp Sauce...buy their sauce at www.swampsauce.com  It is the official sauce of the BBQ Central Show.

A jammed packed show tonight.  I was joined by Bob Beeman of Gold Bar-B-Q. We talked about his success at the Oregon State Fair, how much he pocketed during the competition ($6,500) and how he has quickened his learning curve regarding bbq competitions.

In the third segment, pit master Rod Gray, of the Pellet Envy cooking team joined me to talk about his latest victory at the "Smoke on the water" competition in Arkansas.  This was his second win in a row at this event!  We also talked a bit about if technology is taking away from the "art" of bbq and Rod also talked about his sponsor Greased Lightning.  You can find out more about Rod at www.pelletenvy.com and Greased Lightning at www.greased-lightning.com

The fourth segment free for all found me hooking back up with Fred Bernardo of Fred's Music and BBQ.  We talked about the the new WSM, what the dimensions are, what the price might be and when he might get them in stock.  We also talked a bit about the products offered by Steven Raichlen and if they are worth buying.  Check Fred out on the web at www.fredsmusicandbbq.com

www.swampsauce.com

Ray Lampe, aka "Dr. BBQ", loined me tonight and we talked about his new cook book he did in conjunction with the NFL.  It has a tailgating theme to it and is good for the beginner, intermediate and master griller/barbecuer.  We also talked about his new association with Sugar in the Raw and his the contest he is doing with www.theotherwhite,eat.com.  You can win an all expenses paid trip to the Fiesta Bowl this year and have Ray cook for you and a friend at a pre-game tailgating party!  You can check Ray out at his website www.drbbq.com.

John from Minnesota won the 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce (www.swampsauce.com).  A caller (fan) of the show named "Timmy" told me about the website he made in my honor as he and his friend, or brother, are big fans of the show.  You can check that site out at http://www.geocities.com/biggreengreg

Billy Bones joins me and we talk about how he got in to bbq'ing.  He explains how rib festivals work and how he played a big role in the Cleveland, Ohio rib burn-off starting out.  He also talked about how charitable barbecue as a whole has been and the thousands of dollars barbecue has raised for various associations to include the Boys and Girls clubs and Rotary as well.  Check him out at www.billybonesbbq.com

Bob Beeman won the 2 pack of Swamp Sauce, Wilt from Wilton, NY talked about horse bbq, Dan from Wauchula, FL talked about Billy Bones...and so on and so forth...

Next week Ray Lampe (Dr. BBQ) is slotted to join me.

Tonight I was joined by Canadian BBQ and Grilling expert, Ted Reader.  We talked about his latest book, plank grilling, his line of rubs and sauce and a lot of other cool stuff.  Check out Ted on the web at www.tedreader.com

We also did the BBQ Central Raffle...Congrats to the lucky winner, Helen Plouffle, on the haul of a Cookshack 008 smoker. 

Special Thanks to Larry Wolfe of Wolfe Rub BBQ Seasoings for making the Cookshack cooker available for the raffle.  Check out his website - www.wolferub.com

Steven Raichlen joins me to talk about his new book "BBQ Planet" and his new TV show "Primal Grill". We also talk about some beginner items such as necessary tools and what the difference between bbq and grilling is. Jackie from Columbus, Ohio wins BBQ Password and gets a 2 pack of Swamp Sauce.  www.swampsauce.com to get yours today!

Tonight's show was all over the place...lots of random thoughts about what has gone on in the previous shows.  Also, Fred Bernardo from Fred's Music and Barbecue showed up in the 3rd segment to talk about what 3 accessories sell the most with the Big Green Egg.  We also touched on the new Weber products and some recipes.  Check Fred out at fredsmusicandbbq.com

Paul from Michigan won the BBQ Password contest.  HE was put in a tough spot when I burned him on why he thought Fred wasn't a Weber supporter...Chris from C-Town dropped in with his take on station Founder Sam Hasson...and we set up for a big show next week.

Tonight I was joined by Wine Library TV host Gary Vaynerchuk.  We got a lot of great wine pairings to go with barbecued and grilled foods.  We also learned a little bit about how he got in to the wine business, his new book and his love for the NY Jets.  Check out his daily wine video blog at www.winelibrary.tv

Two great guests on the show tonight.  Kevin Taylor, who is a backyard bbq expert, talks about why he uses the Weber smoker and also shares a few great recipes as well.  I also was joined by BBQ legend Myron Mixon who runs the pit for Jack's Old South.  We cover a number of topics from techniques, to injection bases to his thoughts on judging bias.

Danielle from Canada won BBQ Password and snatched up a 2 pack of Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce.  Thanks to Tim from Swamp Sauce for donating the prize.

Judging bias is talked about again as we read a thread posted on a bbq forum from a first time judge giving us his first hand experience.  The new "BBQ News" segment is installed and tried out...to perhaps some success.  Also, the newly revamped game show "BBQ Password" is played and a winner is found!!

Thanks to Tim Patton at Pee Dee River Swamp Sauce for sponsoring this portion of the show.  You can find out more about his bbq sauce at www.swampsauce.com

Fred Bernardo of Fred's Music and BBQ joins me to talk a bit about the new "Stacker" unit from Pro Q that fits on to the top of your WSM cooker.  We get his thoughts about it in general, how much it is, how many he had in stock and so on.

I also talked with Malcom Reed from Killer Hogs BBQ competition team.  They do Memphis Barbecue Network style events.  He explains how they differ from the KCBS, FBA and other sanctioning bodies.  Check out Malcom and his team at www.killerhogs.com

I rant about a number of things at the end of the show...and, by the way, no winner of Know Your Q so the sauce pushes to next week.

"The Legend" Mike Mills and Lotta Bull BBQ Pit Master Mike Davis join me for a couple segments to talk about their thoughts on moist vs. dry cooking environments.  These are two of the biggest names in bbq right now...Mike Mills is a living legend and owns 2 barbecue restaurants (IL and NV)

Raymond Cato won "Know Your Q" and a 2 pack of Swamp Sauce is headed his way!  Thanks to Tim from Swamp Sauce for sponsoring the game show segment!

Welcome to the first round of "The BBQ Round Table"...tonight I was joined by Kevin Bevington of HomeBBQ.com, Rod Gray from Pellet Envy and Jim Minion of Two Loose Screws BBQ.  In a panel discussion, we talked about the bias that exists at barbecue competitions...specifically regarding how judges score on what they think it should be vs. adhering to the rules of the competition.  We also explored the garnish issue and debated if garnish should be removed as a "optional" item in KCBS and be made either a requirement or remove it all together as they do in the Florida Barbecue Association.

James Turner from Keystone, FL won the "Know your Q" segment and snatched up a 4oz meat injector donated by the good folks at Wolfe Rub BBQ Seasonings.  Please visit Wolfe Rub for all your seasoning, grill, smoker and accessory needs!!

Tonight we talk to Merl Whitebook from the KCBS about personal biases and how they affect judging at bbq competitions.  Merl explains how the judges are told to look at the items and how they should leave their personal opinions on the side lines and only judge the meat.

A number of callers join in and give their take on judging and how they feel things can be improved upon regarding personal biases.

You can find out more about the Kansas City barbecue Society by going to their website www.kcbs.us

Segment One: Cool Fathers Day Gift account

Segment Two: No show of the KCBS board member who was supposed to speak about garnish...I give my opinion on the subject anyway.

Segment Thee: Dave Klose of Klose BBQ Pits talks about how to season a used pit and how to maintain it for the long haul.

Segment Four:  Bill Rempe wins Know Your Q from www.ddogsbbq.com and a impromptu bbq roundtable ensues as 3 callers are joined together to talk about garnish at competitions!!

Segment One: Interview with Diva Q...Danielle tells us about her competition cooking experience and how she got in to the sport.  Also she speaks on if gas prices will affect the number of competitions she will do or not as well as a number of other topics.  Check her site out at www.divaq.ca

Segment Two: Interview with renowned horse gambler Harry DeHorse.  He breaks down the Belmont race and what happened to big Brown.  He also speaks on what he thinks will be next for Big Brown and where his worth lies...

Segment Three:  Bruce B. from Utica, MI wins Know your Q...and, well, some random callers try to get their licks in on me...but the hammer is dropped swiftly!

Segment One:  BBS Talk Radio is changing to LA Talk Radio, Harry Da Horse is no where to be found and briefly touch on a new brand of lump briquettes.

Segment Two: Interview with Paul Ostrom from Pickled Pig.  We talk about how he got in to bbq and about his "POWER RANKINGS" system he has developed for KCBS teams.

Segment Three:  Crystal from Texas wins "Know your Q" and a 3 pack of D-Dogs BBQ Rub is headed her way.  I also review the new lump briquette I mentioned in the first segment.

Segment One: We talk a little horse racing to change it up with an old gambling expert Harry Da Horse.  He sheds some light on the cracked hoof of Big Brown and tells us how the last leg of the Triple Crown will shake out in his estimation...a classic segment for sure!!

Segment Two and Three:  I am joined by Florida BBQ Association President and Pit Master of HomeBBQ.com Kevin Bevington.  We talk a little bit about the cost of fuel and how he sees it effecting his competition schedule as well as competitions in general. 

We also talk about his new line of cooking DVD's he has coming out targeted to the back yard griller and barbecuer.  You can pre-buy these fantastic DVD's at Kevin's website which is www.homebbq.com or www.store.homebbq.com  These DVD's are VERY informative and will pay off with immediate results...and get you the praise from friends, family and strangers alike!!

Segment One: I talk about if Big Brown will win the Triple Crown or not, how KARMA is helping people who come on the BBQ Central Show, I clarify my stance on being able to vend left-over bbq at competitions and I finish with a burn on Kingsford Charcoal.

Second Segment: Jim from the Mind of Men Podcast joins me to talk about the beginners guide to bbq.  He also talks about his podcast and how he and his friend Mike came up with it.  Find out more on his show at www.mindofmen.com

Third Segment: An attempt at the Know Your Q game...uh, no winner!!

Segment One: I am joined in studio by the "Airboss" Bill Rempe tonight.  We talked about how competition bbq has a few issues with expense versus winning money to recoup that investment.

Segment Two:  We field a few phone calls from folks as they weigh in on the competition bbq side of things...how much they spend on competitions and if they think that competition bbq will ever make it to TV some day.

Segment Three: A caller asks how we cook steak, I go over the reverse sear method with him and, during the course of our conversation, he correctly answers the "Know your Q" segment question and wins a 3 pack of D-Dogs Barbecue Rub.  www.ddogsbbq.com

Special thanks again to Bill Rempe for sitting in on the show tonight!!

Segment One: Update on BBQ Fred's condition after suffering a stroke a few weeks back at the bbq competition he was attending.  Plug of show sponsors and my quick thoughts on how bbq competitions might be able to keep the teams competing while continuing to add new ones at the same time...pay puts to all who compete!!

Segment Two: An interview with Bill Small (aka Bill The Grill Guy) who is putting together the Que and Cruz in Louisa, VA July 18th and 19th.  He shares what inspired him to do this, who is sanctioning this event and how he was able to get it declared an official "State Championship" by the governor.  You can find out more at www.queandcruz.com

Segment Three: Favorite cuts of steak teaser and then Know your Q quiz show...Lou from South Jersey wins a 2 pack of Wolfe Rub BBQ Seasoning (www.wolferub.com).

First Segment: Update on Shot Gun Fred from the BBQ Guru, who was supposed to be my first guest tonight, but suffered a stroke at a bbq competition in Maryland over the weekend.  I also field a call from a guy named "DAN" in Florida...a classic call!!

Second and Third Segment:  An interview with a bbq legend...Byron Chism of Butt Rub.  We talk about his background, how he got in to competition bbq, fuel prices and how they might affect competition attendance this year and his thoughts on bbq competition cooking classes.  Lots of great info...visit his website at www.buttrub.com

Inventor of the "Minion Method" Jim Minion joins me to talk about how the Minion Method was developed and how to properly do it.  He also talks about his new line of rubs and sauces he is introducing in to the market which can be found at www.twoloosescrewsbbq.com

Segment Two: Pellet Envy Pit Master, Rod Gray, joins me to talk about his competition experience.  We also talk about a few of his awards from last year (2007), how he feels fuel prices will affect how much people will travel to bbq competitions, we learn about his bbq competition cooking class and we end up on Rod's thoughts on getting sponsorship deals with companies.  A lot of interesting stuff in segment two with Rod Gray...to find out more about Rod Gray and Pellet Envy, visit www.pelletenvy.com

Segment Three: The fastest growing game show on the internets returns..."Know your Q" yield winner Ron Hill who correctly answered how many years the Minion Method has been in existence.  Also, in an unannounced twist, I also gave up my Weber wood chip soaker to lucky winner Rich Skultety who answered what category Pellet Envy won last year in the KCBS...which was ribs.

Next week we hope to have Shot Gun Fred from the www.thebbqguru.com and bbq legend Byron Chism (www.buttrub.com) on to talk about their products and competition bbq experience.

Segment One: Start discussion on the topic of the night..."Is barbecue a sport"?

Segment Two: Interview with Merl Whitebook from the KCBS.  I ask him about the nepotisem ruling from the last show we did together, the new bbq touring team and the new position Carolyn Wells has stepped in to.  You can find out more info about the KCBS at www.kcbs.us

Segment One: Intro and overview of show.  Start discussion on fuel sources for grills and bbq pits.  ?My Dad joins me to talk about the new gas meter I bought him for Christmas.

Segment Two: I finish the interview with my Dad on the gas meter and then finish my thoughts about gas as a fuel source.  I briefly start touching on the charcoal side of things which I will pick up on next show.

Segment One: Show intro and overview - I announce the fact that real music will be going by the way side starting next show and then I rip apart the "Searing/Sealing in the Juices" myth that is continually perpetuated on all of the cooking shows you see on TV.  It just doesn't happen the way they tell you it does!  Shame on Bobby Flay!!

Segment Two: Interview with Chris Finney creator of the "Reverse Sear Method" when grilling steaks and roasts.  He explains exactly how to do it, and, what happens to the meat doing it his way vs. the traditional sear first then finish on low heat method that most people are familiar with.

Segment Three: The game show sweeping the nation makes its return -- "Know Your Q" had a number of callers tonight and one lucky caller (Paul from Michigan) emerged with a 3 pack of D-Dogs BBQ Rub (www.ddogsbbq.com).  

Segment One: Show intro and overview...THEE Lighter Fluid Rant!!

Segment Two: Interview with BBQ Legend Ed "Fast Eddy" Maurin.  We talk about how he got in to barbecue, his competition experience and his line of FEC cookers.  We also get a sneak peak at the new grill he is trying to bring to market.  (www.fasteddysbbq.com )

Segment One:  Show intro, show agenda...I take a phone call from Kermit The Frog and a few other calls as well. (www.thebbqcentralshow.com) (www.thebbqcentral.com)

Segment Two: I interview Merl Whitebook of the Kansas City Barbecue Society (KCBS).  He tells me about the history of the KCBS, what its function is and how anyone can become a member.  I also ask him a tough question about an upcoming issue the KCBS body is voting on regarding nepotism, which he took head on!  You can find out more about the KCBS at (www.kcbs.us)  Thanks Merl!!

Segment Three:  The interview ran a little long but it was worth it...I don't get in to too much but I do give away a 3 pack of D-Dogs BBQ Rub to a lucky caller who answered the question "How many members are currently in the KCBS?"  (www.ddogsbbq.com)  That was the first venture of the "Know your Q" contest...it went well.

Segment One:  Show open and new call in number given out.  Announcement of new BBQ Central Show Sponsor COOKSHACK!!  (www.cookshackamerica.com)  I finished describing the Grill Deceny Project put on be Weber.  Its a very cool marketing campaign to help you recognbize crappy grills and how to broach the subject with the owner of said crappy grill (www.grilldecency.com)

First Segment: Show open, show overview and I finally finish my recommendations for bbq pits. 

Second Segment: I interview stand up comic Cheril Vendetti who is promoting her cookbook "Mistress of the Mob Cuisine".  I asked her about her career in stand up and how she came to write the book.  She also takes part in the first ever BBQ Central, "Know your Q" quiz show.  You can buy her book at her website (www.cherilvendetti.com) and you can also see her travel schedule as well.

First Segment: Show open and overview of what will be happening during the hour...I also start my recommendations for bbq pits

Second Segment: An interview with Ray Lampe (DR. BBQ).  We learn about his background, how he got in to barbecue and some of his newest projects which include a new book written in conjunction with the NFL.  He also gives us the scoop on his new gig, being named Executive Chef at "Southern Hospitality" in New York City, which is owned by pop super star Justin Timberlake.  You can learn more about Ray at his website (www.drbbq.com)