The BBQ Central Radio Show

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Mike Wozniak, Pitmaster of Quau. As in years past, Quau has been veing for top spot in the KCBS Team of the Year standsings the entire competition season...they have had the #1 spot a number of different times during this year so far...which is the spot they currently hold in the KCBS. Back in 2006 they shared Team of the Year honors with Lotta Bull BBQ teams. In the past 5 years they have finished no lower than 12th in the TOTY standings with four of those years being in the top 10. Mike is a seasoned bbq veteran and will be talking about his competition experience and giving us some insight in to the sub-culture of competition bbq. During the 3rd segment, I will be joined by new monthly guest of the show, Robyn Medlin (aka Grill Grrrl). Robyn is a very successful food blogger and has made a number of TV appearances in her home state of Florida. Robyn will share a few recipes she has been working on and bring us up to date on her partnership with McCormicks and the summer grilling video series she and a few other food bloggers have been shooting. Do yourself a favor and visit her blog reguularly to keep up with everythings the "Grrrl" has going on (http://www.grillgrrrl.com) The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Capitan Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection, chicken soak or new pork soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and from BBQ Hooks, your option of Doc Kendrick's Wild Game Spice Blends or Cedar Grilling Planks...both of these new products can be found by visiting the BBQ Hooks website (http://www.bbqhooks.com). The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: Taste of The Deerfield Valley - http://www.celebratethevalley.com The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

Harry Soo stops by the show to talk about his quest for the Jack, the state of competition bbq and Season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters so far.

I give my take onthe first episode of Season of of BBQ Pitmasters. 3rd segment: Connies Recipe Corner. The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: Taste of The Deerfield Valley - http://www.celebratethevalley.com The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

Tonight's After-Dark! guest: I will be joined by 2 members of Hot Grill on Grill Action, Logan Hendrickson and Ryan Aimmes. Hot Grill on Grill Action is part of Season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters. We will talk about how they got on the show, what they thought of season 1, what their initial reaction to the format change was and what they thought of the experience for season 2. This will be the first of many interviews on the Pitmasters show as it beings airing this Thursday August 12th at 10pm EST on TLC! You can find out more on team Hot Grill on Grill Action by visiting their website (http://bbqrevolution.com)

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Robert Magee, Pitmaster of Munchin' Hogs at The Hilton barbecue team. Robert has been competing in bbq for a number of years and won team of the year honors in the KCBS back in 2008. He is currently ranked 5th overall in 2010 and brings a lot of experience and winning to the table. Robert will be answering all questions as it relates to the barbecue industry. During the 3rd segment I will be joined by Fred Bernardo of Fred's Music and BBQ. We'll check in with Fred to see items have been selling best this summer. Fred is also an very accomplished home cook and is always good for some recipes and some talk on his bbq rubs and sauces. You can visit Fred's store by going to (http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com) The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Capitan Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection, chicken soak or new pork soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and from BBQ Hooks, your option of Doc Kendrick's Wild Game Spice Blends or Cedar Grilling Planks...both of these new products can be found by visiting the BBQ Hooks website (http://www.bbqhooks.com). The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: Taste of The Deerfield Valley - http://www.celebratethevalley.com The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

Tonight's After-Dark! guest: I will be joined by Pitmaster of I-Que, Chris Hart. Chris and the rest of team I-Que just wrapped up team of the year honors in the New England BBQ Society (NEBS). I-Que has been riding a great wave of success since they won the Jack Daniels World Championship in 2009 and their winning ways continue! Chris will talk about their newest honor in the NEBS, if he is planning on repeating as Jack Champ for 2010 and other topics to include the TV show BBQ Pitmasters.

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by John Patty, Pitmaster of JP Custom Smoke barbecue team. John was part of the show during the competition round table shows that aired earlier this year and earned a spot to come back for his own segment tonight. He will talk about his year so far in competition, what's good and bad with the KCBS as it sits right now, how his custom pit building business is going and he will offer up some advice for the folks looking to break in to the circuit. john is very knowledgeable and always brings good energy tot he show. During the 3rd segment I will be joined by a true legend in the world of BBQ, Jim Minion. Jim is 1/2 of the bbq team that makes up 2 Loose Screws, he owns a high end bbq catering business and was finally give credit (By Weber) for his method of firing up many of the charcoal cookers in use today (The Minion Method). Jim has had years of experience with Waygu briskets and other high end products and is a true expert when it comes to this type of meat. With the emergence of TV shows revealing what many contestants are using out there these days, I will ask Jim if the Waygu brisket craze is just a fad, if it can really make or break a team at a competition, if its higher price tag is worth it, if the mouth feel and flavor profile is different and the best way to go about cooking it. This is a segment you will not want to miss! The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Capitan Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection, chicken soak or new pork soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and from BBQ Hooks, your option of Doc Kendrick's Wild Game Spice Blends or Cedar Grilling Planks...both of these new products can be found by visiting the BBQ Hooks website (http://www.bbqhooks.com). The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: Taste of The Deerfield Valley - http://www.celebratethevalley.com The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

Tonight's After-Dark! guest: I will be joined by pitmaster of Jack's Old South, Myron Mixon. Myron is one of the most successful guys out there in the competition world. He has also seen a lot of success on television with the show BBQ Pitmasters on TLC. Myron will talk about the new format of the show, what his prediction is for the show's success, how the competition season has been going for him this year and many other items. Myron is one of the most colorful characters out there today and his interviews are always honest and entertaining!! Be sure to tune in for this one! Myron's website is http://www.jacksoldsouth.com

During the 2nd and 3rd segment I will be joined by Heath Hall of Pork Barrel BBQ. Pork Barrel has had a very unique ride in the world of barbecue...they are a competitive bbq team, they have very successful rubs and sauces which can be found in 38 different states, they have been on "The Shark Tank" and they own the title of having the most twitter followers when it comes to anything bbq. Heath will talk about how he and his partner, Brett Thompson, got in to this whole deal, how they got their name, opening up restaurants, the competition world and many other things! For more in formation on these guys, you can visit their website at http://www.porkbarrelbbq.com. The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Captain Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection or chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and an EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com). The show airs every Tuesday night at 9pm EST on http://www.thebbqcentralshow.com The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

Tonight's After-Dark! guest: I reload Joey "Jaws" Chestnut as he returns to talk about his latest competitive eating win over the 4th of July weekend. Joey took down many other top eaters at the Nathans World Famous Hot Dog eating contest. This event did not go off with out incident however. Rival eater, Takeru Kobyashi did not take part due to a labor impass (really??) but stormed the stage after the event...police took him in to custody where he spent the night in jail. Joey will recap the event and talk about what and where he will be eating next!

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Robert Magee, Pitmaster of Munchin Hogs at The Hilton. Munchin Hogs is currently ranked 3rd in the KCBS points race for Team of the Year...they won it all back in 2008. Robert will be talking about his latest competition as well as speaking on a number of topics with the competition world. He will also help the backyard cooks with some advice to help improve our barbecue!! Robert is always a great interview and brings good energy to the show! During the 3rd segment I will be joined by monthly BBQ Sauce and Rub reviewer, Scott Roberts. Scott will have two new bbq sauces to review and one new bbq rub. For more information on Scott, or to see what other items he has reviewed for his site, please visit http://www.scottrobertsweb.com. The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Captain Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection or chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and an EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com).

There was a mix up with Joey Chesntu...he never answered the call...so I blab for about 16 minutes...I will try to reload Joey for next week!

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Will Homer, one of the owners of Painted Hills Natural Beef Alliance. Mr. Homer will be talking about the taste difference between cows that are fed different diets and done in a natural and organic way. You can find out more about Will Homer's products and business by visiting his website, http://www.paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com. During the 3rd segment I will be joined by regular guest, Connie Rempe for Connie's Recipe Corner. Mom always comes up with great recipes that are not only delicious...but they are are all easy to prepare. Be sure to email the show for your copy of this week's recipes and then revel in the reward praise from your family and friends! The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Captain Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection or chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and an EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com). The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by: The BBQ Guru – http://www.thebbqguru.com Fred's Music & BBQ – http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com Ddogs BBQ – http://www.ddogsbbq.com Yoders Smoky MT. BBQ – http://www.seriousbbqs.com The Rib-O-Lator – http://www.ribolator.com Kosmo's Q Injections – http://www.kosmosq.com The BBQ Institute – http://www.bbqclass.com BBQ Teams Online - http://www.bbqteamsonline.com

No guests this week...just the ramblings of a mad man!

During the second segment I was joined by Robyn Medlin (aka Grill Grrrl). She gave us some background on her and how she got into grilling and her style of blogging. She will be a regular guest on the show for sure!! Visit her site at http://www.grilgrrrl.com. During the 3rd segment we will reload monthly show contributor, Derrick Riches from About.com. Derrick will be getting us up to speed on the newest items hitting the bbq and grilling retail market. With "the season" now in full swing it's always best to get some insight as to what really works...and what really sucks! Visit Derrick's website for a complete archives of his reviews and takes on all things bbq and grilling.http://www.bbq.about.com The 4th segment Free For All will be hosted by Harry Carey. Remember, you have to answer each question within 5 seconds of asking...or you're gone! Prizes to win include: El Captain Seasoning (http://www.sbspicecompany.com), some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com), a 1/2 pound of Kosmo's Q injection or chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and an EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com).