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)