The BBQ Central Radio Show

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).

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, 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) Segment Two & Three: I begin talkinag about some "must have" accessories for your grill and smoker to include grill brushes, thermometers, tongs, charcoal chimneys and grill lights. Please see refer to the forum on BBS Talk Radio for a full list of links mentioned on the show!

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. Third Segment: I start to talk about the "Promote Grill Decency" initiative that Weber has going on (www.grilldecency.com) and filed a call from fellow BBS Talk Radio show host Johnny Dam who hosts "The DAMage Report" every M-F from 5pm-7pm EST

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) Third Segment: I continue with my barbecue pit recommendations...I still have a few more to get to on the next show. Also, the show will be moving to a new night and time...every Tuesday at 9pm EST. Please visit the forum section for a full list of links mentioned in the show!

During this show I recapped what barbecue is and what grilling is and how they differ. In the second segment I interview Eric Krause, President of the Original Charcoal Company and learn about the charcoal industry. In the third segment I start to give my personal recommendations on what grills to buy and from what manufacturers.