The BBQ Central Radio Show

Tonight's After-Dark! guests: Booked for sure is friend of the show, and new world record holder for the biggest hamburger ever made, Canadian bbq and grilling expert, Ted Reader. The 4th of July is rapidly approaching and Ted will share some of his best recipes to get you ready for a successful cook-out. Ted is always an entertaining guest and you can visit his website for more information on what he is up to by going to http://www.tedreader.com. Tentatively scheduled are the winners (yet to be determined at the time of this writing) of the Washington DC Barbecue Battle. This is a very unique contest as it requires the participants to cook in two different styles (MBN & KCBS) in back to back days. It is always well attended by the top teams in the country and attracts a lot of spectators. I will get exclusive reactions from the winners of this great contest. Also, BBQ Central Radio Show correspondent, Kelly Dodd, will be filing her audio reports with some of the teams she has scheduled to interview. Kelly always does a great job on these bits and this contest should prove to produce some great content from the Pitmasters!

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Kevin Roberts, new host for Season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters. Kevin had quite an unfortunate apperance on the Today's Show on Memorial Day in the eyes of many of the bbq and grilling purists. I will ask Kevin about that, his background in cooking and what he hopes to accomplish as host of the host of the BBQ Pitmasters Show on TLC. Kevin's personal website http://www.munchiestv.com/ During the 3rd segment I will be joined by 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 makrket. 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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com), Pete's Firehouse BBQ Spice Rubs (http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com) . A new prize has been thrown in as well...over the next few weeks, you can win one of two EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com).

During the 1st & 2nd segment I will be joined by Thom Emery, an expert when it comes to putting on competition bbq events. Many people have asked me, and I have often wondered, what does it take for someone to get a bbq competition off the gorund. Tonight, Thom will lay the ground work for us and we will build in to a second visit down the road to answer any follow up questions generated by Thom's interview. You can find out more about Thom by visiting During the 3rd segment I will be joined by the Smokin Guitar player himself, Fred Bernardo of Fred's Music and BBQ. Fred has a very large online bbq and grilling presence as well as an acutal retail store in Schillington, PA. Fred will be talking about some of the hot items that are racing off his shelves this grilling and bbq season as well as talking about his rubs! Be sure to catch this segment as Fred is always very entertaining and insightful! Visit Fred's website at 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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com), Pete's Firehouse BBQ Spice Rubs (http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com) and a T-Shirt from Early Times Whiskey and Do Rag Q (http://www.doragq.com). A new prize has been thrown in as well...over the next 2 weeks, you can win one of two EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com).

Tonight's After-Dark! guests: Sebastion Bussert of Kebroak Charcoal joins me to talk about his product and what it's like to break in to the highly competitive world of selling charcoal! Kebroak is an all-natural hardwood lump fuel that has been very popular in the southern states for the past few years...they are just now looking to make a bigger push across the country. Join me "AD" for what promises to be a very informative conversation with a guy who is going up against the biggest business in the charcoal game (Kingford/Clorox). Kebroak's website is http://www.kebroak.com

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Richard Looft, creator of a unique product called the Looft Lighter. The Looft Lighter is an all electric fire starter for your charcoal grills, smokers and stick burning bbq pits. Richard will tell us how he got in to this business, what motivated him to develop this product and how he has brought it to market. I will be going international for this interview as Richard is home based in Sweden! For more info on the Looft Lighter, please visit http://www.looftlighter.com During the 3rd segment I will be joined by host of the Celebrity Grill Podcast, JM. The past few weeks have been abuzz with talk about season 2 of BBQ Pitmasters, more specifically the hiring of host Kevin Roberts. JM has interviewed Kevin in the past and has his own take on what kind of move this is for the show and, perhaps more importantly, what kind of host he thinks Kevin will be for this show. JM is an avid backyard cooker and represents, in my opinion, what the majority of the demographic is for TLC and this show. Be sure to catch this segment as JM is always entertaining and willing to lay it out without mincing words. Not familiar with The Celebrity Grill podcast? Stop by his website at http://www.celebritygrillshow.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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com), Pete's Firehouse BBQ Spice Rubs (http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com) and a T-Shirt from Early Times Whiskey and Do Rag Q (http://www.doragq.com). A new prize has been thrown in as well...over the next 2 weeks, you can win one of two EZ-Hooks from the good folks at EZ-Hook each show (http://www.bbqhooks.com).

Jason Day from The BBQ Addicts joined me during the first segment to talk about the new retailing of their “Bacon Explosion” creation. Yes, this 5,000 calorie bacon and sausage monster is now ready made and available for shipping to your door! Jason also updated us on the cookbook which is due for a Father's Day Release in 2009. Visit http://www.bbqaddicts.com for more information. The winner of the Kids Q at the New Holland, PA contest joined me to talk about her experience in competition bbq. Maddie Trudnak and her teammate Allison discussed how they ramped up for the competition and what it was like to walk away with the Grand Championship when it was all said and done. The BBQ Central Show is sponsored by The BBQ Guru (http://www.thebbqguru.com) Ddogs BBQ Rub (http://www.ddogsbbq.com) Yoder's Smoky MT. Barbecue (http://www.smokymtbarbecue.com) and Fred's Music and Barbecue (http://www.fredsmusicandbbq.com) Please visit these businesses that support the show by giving them first consideration when looking to purchase items for your grill or barbecue!

GuestsClint Cantwell - http://www.smokeindaeye.com Gary Notley - http://notleyqbbq.com Konrad Haskins - http://www.bbqclass.com

June 8th 2010 Episode

Ed Hamlin of Grill innovations & John Dawson

A little pony talk!! Kelly Dodd reports from the Middletown BBQ Cook-Off from two weeks ago.

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by Peter Benac from American Spirit Barbecue. This organization does something very unique...they cater military homecomings and farewell events free of charge as a small way to say thanks for the thankless job our troops perform day in and day out! All of this is done by donations...100% of money collected goes directly to feeding these brave men and women. For more information you can visit Pete's website at http:www.americanspiritbbq.com During the 3rd segment I will be joined by monthly show contributor Scott Roberts. Scott will be reviewing 2 new bbq sauces and one new bbq rub. You can always check out Scott's website for more info and to get the low down on great hot sauces as well. 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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com), a 3 pack sampler of Big Butz BBQ Sauce and Pete's Firehouse BBQ Spice Rubs (http://www.petesfirehousebbq.com)

Tonight's “After-Dark!” guest: 2010 Memphis in May's Pork Shoulder Champion, Pitmaster Tuffy Stone of Cool Smoke.. Tuffy will tell us how the weekend went down for team Cool Smoke and what it means to win the pork shoulder portion of the Memphis in May contest.!

Melissa talk about winning the 2010 Memphis in May Overall Title this past weekend!

During the 2nd segment I will be joined by monthly show contributor Ted Reader talking about his world record burger feat from a few weeks ago! We'll get the inside scoop on how this huge feat was successfully built up to and pulled off! Ted's website is http://www.tedreader.com During the 3rd segment I will be joined by monthly show contributor Derrick Riches of About.com Derrick spent the balance of last week down at Memphis in May so we'll get his take on the event as well as review what's new in the bbq and grilling market. As always, you can keep up with all of Derrick's postings by visiting 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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak (http://www.kosmosq.com) and Pete's Firehouse BBQ Spice Rubs (http://www.petesfirehousebbq.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

During the 2nd segment I will be joined friend of the show, Dr. BBQ Ray Lampe. Ray is always fun to talk bbq and grilling with and he's not afraid to say how he feels on certain topics! We will get in to some things he has going on, BBQ Pitmasters as well as getting his take on how a competition cook can build their own flavor profiles for the turn-ins. Follow Ray by visiting his website at http://www.drbbq.com During the 3rd segment I will be joined by tMike McCloud of MMA Creative, INC. Mike will be talking about the new partnership between the KCBS and Sam's Club...which stands to be a huge benefit to all of the KCBS membership and the competition circuit as well. You can find out more about Mike and MMA Creative on his website http://www.mmacreative.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: Frogmat (http://www.frogmats.com) and some smoke wood products (wine infused) from Green Leaf BBQ (http://www.greenleafbbq.com). We will also giveaway some Kosmo's Q injections and chicken soak! (http://www.kosmosq.com) and a T-shirt from Chad Ward of Whiskey Bent BBQ (http://www.whiskeybentbbq.net/) 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