• 1 hour 4 minutes
    Hour One

    (October 27, 2026 - Hour One)

    Tonight on The BBQ Central Show, host Greg Rempe welcomes an elite American Royal champion to the broadcast followed by the highly anticipated return of the monthly roundtable panel to dissect the latest heavy-hitting industry investments.

    First, we sit down with a long-time acquaintance but first-time guest, Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ. From the team's historic roots to the massive growth of their award-winning products, Megan takes us inside the genesis and current state of the brand. We will dive deep into her personal journey as a prominent female leader in the competitive circuit, her raw thoughts on navigating social media, and their sensational category win at the American Royal this year, taking home the top spot in sausage. Plus, Megan drops an exclusive look into the details of her upcoming book project.

    In our second hour, the Embedded Correspondents take over the studio. Doug, Jon, Rusty, and Matt return for their monthly segment to tackle the massive news surrounding the latest major cash infusion into the BBQ World Cup finals. Once the big-money business talk settles, the guys will lock in to face a brand-new, unfiltered list of 100% Assurity Statements.

    Timeline & Segment Breakdown

    9:14pm - Segment 1: Megan Day – The Story of Burnt Finger BBQ & American Royal Glory

    • The Brand Blueprint: Megan shares the history, team dynamics, and competitive drive that built Burnt Finger BBQ into a staple name.
    • Breaking Barriers & Algorithms: A candid conversation on her perspective as a female pitmaster in a changing circuit, alongside a look at how social media impacts modern BBQ culture.
    • Sausage Category Kings: Behind-the-scenes of their massive triumph at the American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
    • From Pit to Page: Early details on her next major creative project—a newly greenlit book deal.

    10:14pm - Segment 2: The Embedded Correspondents – World Cup Investments & Assurity

    • Following the Money: Doug, Jon, Rusty, and Matt dissect the newest financial backing and private investments expanding the reach of the BBQ World Cup.
    • 100% Assurity Roundtable: The correspondents step up to debate a fresh gauntlet of definitive, line-in-the-sand statements covering the live-fire industry.
    • Hot Take Central: Rapid-fire analysis of the breaking news, rumors, and controversies making waves across the backyard and competitive scenes.

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    28 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 9 minutes 1 second
    The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less
    Episode 456Taking you back to 10/10/2014 - Being featured this week are 2 brothers…both competitive BBQ cooks…and at the time…both were heading to the Sam’s Club National Finals in Bentonville, Arkansas. While not usually competing against each other…in this instance, they both decided to cook separately for the Sam’s Club Tour…and both did well enough to advance through the local contest…then again through the regional round and ultimately into the finals of 2014…a pretty good run for both cooks.I know there has been talk about a version of Sam’s Club coming back in some form…haven’t really heard much about it recently…but I do know that World Food Championships just wrapped up this past Sunday…so we will be looking for a Mike McCloud wrap up soon.If you aren’t familiar with Keith and Kent Boatright…this is a good introduction to both of them…also, if you have ever heard the term “You’ve been Boat-Righted”...this is where it came from!**Don’t forget to rate and review the show on your podcast app.**Want to hear more from this episode? Click the link below for the full show:Original Air Date: 10/10/2014Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE
    26 October 2026, 1:50 pm
  • 35 minutes 21 seconds
    In The End - Star Link Hates Open Fire AL!

    (October 20, 2026 - Hour Two)

    Episode Description:

    Tonight on The BBQ Central Show, host Greg Rempe returns with a heavy-hitting lineup addressing crucial backyard safety, the latest tech shaking up the retail market, and a highly anticipated open-fire masterclass

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    First, the legendary Meathead from AmazingRibs.com joins the broadcast. We are breaking down the high-heat art of WOK cooking directly on top of a charcoal chimney starter. Then, we are tackling a critical retrospective: the great bristle grill brush fiasco of 2026. We will look at the 20-year history of dangerous wire bristles, why the industry is hitting a breaking point, and provide the absolute best safe, wire-free alternatives for your cleaning routine.

    Next, Wes Wright from Cookout News stops by for our essential monthly industry business breakdown. We are diving into the newest product rollouts, including a highly anticipated new smoker from Pit Boss, and examining a few new super high-end charcoal ovens making waves in the premium outdoor kitchen space.

    In our second hour, we are re-loading the authority on open-fire cooking, Al Frugoni! After an unexpected emergency forced us to push his segment last week, Al joins us to break down the massive success of the 2026 Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas, his time on The Pitmasters TV, and look months ahead to project what the 2027 Memphis in May International Festival will look like.

    Timeline & Segment Breakdown

    9:14pm - Segment 1: Meathead – Chimney Wok Cooking & The Grill Brush Fiasco

    • The Ultimate Heat Station: Meathead shares tips for utilizing your charcoal chimney starter as a high-powered vortex burner for authentic wok searing.
    • 20 Years of Danger: A deep dive into the history, medical warnings, and regulatory discussions surrounding wire bristle grill brushes leading up to the tipping point of 2026.
    • Better Alternatives: Evaluating the safest and most efficient cleaning tools on the market, from nylon and wooden scrapers to pumice stones and coil brushes.

    9:35pm - Segment 2: Wes Wright (Cookout News) – Pit Boss Innovations & Luxury Charcoal Ovens

    • Pit Boss Expansion: Breaking down the specs, features, and target market of the newest smoker hitting the retail pipeline from Pit Boss.
    • The Next Tier of Live-Fire: Taking a close look at a few new ultra-premium, high-end charcoal ovens blending indoor kitchen performance with pure outdoor wood-fired flavor.
    • Industry Trends: Analyzing consumer demand shifts as manufacturing gears up for the late-season push.

    10:14pm - Segment 3: Al Frugoni – The Re-Loaded Open-Fire Masterclass

    • The Return: Al Frugoni joins the show following last week's emergency delay.
    • Hondo 2026 Deep Dive: Capturing the energy, unique cooks, and community growth from this year's Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas.
    • Television & Memphis 2027: Behind-the-scenes stories from The Pitmasters TV and early strategies for the upcoming 2027 Memphis in May competition trail.

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    22 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 52 seconds
    Meathead Will Not Watch Baseball; Wes Wright Might Be MY New Co-Host At 2027 WFC.

    (October 20, 2026 - Hour One)

    Episode Description:

    Tonight on The BBQ Central Show, host Greg Rempe returns with a heavy-hitting lineup addressing crucial backyard safety, the latest tech shaking up the retail market, and a highly anticipated open-fire masterclass

    .

    First, the legendary Meathead from AmazingRibs.com joins the broadcast. We are breaking down the high-heat art of WOK cooking directly on top of a charcoal chimney starter. Then, we are tackling a critical retrospective: the great bristle grill brush fiasco of 2026. We will look at the 20-year history of dangerous wire bristles, why the industry is hitting a breaking point, and provide the absolute best safe, wire-free alternatives for your cleaning routine.

    Next, Wes Wright from Cookout News stops by for our essential monthly industry business breakdown. We are diving into the newest product rollouts, including a highly anticipated new smoker from Pit Boss, and examining a few new super high-end charcoal ovens making waves in the premium outdoor kitchen space.

    In our second hour, we are re-loading the authority on open-fire cooking, Al Frugoni! After an unexpected emergency forced us to push his segment last week, Al joins us to break down the massive success of the 2026 Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas, his time on The Pitmasters TV, and look months ahead to project what the 2027 Memphis in May International Festival will look like.

    Timeline & Segment Breakdown

    9:14pm - Segment 1: Meathead – Chimney Wok Cooking & The Grill Brush Fiasco

    • The Ultimate Heat Station: Meathead shares tips for utilizing your charcoal chimney starter as a high-powered vortex burner for authentic wok searing.
    • 20 Years of Danger: A deep dive into the history, medical warnings, and regulatory discussions surrounding wire bristle grill brushes leading up to the tipping point of 2026.
    • Better Alternatives: Evaluating the safest and most efficient cleaning tools on the market, from nylon and wooden scrapers to pumice stones and coil brushes.

    9:35pm - Segment 2: Wes Wright (Cookout News) – Pit Boss Innovations & Luxury Charcoal Ovens

    • Pit Boss Expansion: Breaking down the specs, features, and target market of the newest smoker hitting the retail pipeline from Pit Boss.
    • The Next Tier of Live-Fire: Taking a close look at a few new ultra-premium, high-end charcoal ovens blending indoor kitchen performance with pure outdoor wood-fired flavor.
    • Industry Trends: Analyzing consumer demand shifts as manufacturing gears up for the late-season push.

    10:14pm - Segment 3: Al Frugoni – The Re-Loaded Open-Fire Masterclass

    • The Return: Al Frugoni joins the show following last week's emergency delay.
    • Hondo 2026 Deep Dive: Capturing the energy, unique cooks, and community growth from this year's Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas.
    • Television & Memphis 2027: Behind-the-scenes stories from The Pitmasters TV and early strategies for the upcoming 2027 Memphis in May competition trail.

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    21 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 10 minutes 4 seconds
    The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less
    Episode 455Taking you back to 10/7/2015 - Being featured this week is…then…first time guest and pitmaster of Loot N Booty competition team, Sterling Smith. In this interview, we got to talking about his ALMOST win at the 2015 American Royal. We also got a peek into how he got into competition BBQ in the first place.I don’t know if I would say that Sterling is “under-rated” as a competition cook…but he flies a bit on the radar as it relates to teams that are really good, have won a lot and are also in the business in the of BBQ…he sells rubs and sauces, does cooking classes and is hired in to stores to do classes as well…and someone that I have actually met in person a number of years ago.  Good guy…GREAT cook…and continues to do it to this day…What up SMITTY!!?? Hope you are well!!**Don’t forget to rate and review the show on your podcast app.**Want to hear more from this episode? Click the link below for the full show:Original Air Date: 10/7/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

    16 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 28 minutes 33 seconds
    Al Frugoni is Busy...Really Busy!

    (October 13, 2026 - Hour Two)

    10:14pm - Segment 3: Al Frugoni – The Art & Authority of Open-Fire Cooking

    • Hondo Recap: Al breaks down the highlights, community impact, and open-fire spectacles from the 2026 Meat-Up in Hondo, Texas.
    • As Seen on TV: Inside the production, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments of filming The Pitmasters TV.
    • Memphis in May 2027 Projections: Looking months in advance at the evolving landscape of the historic event and what teams should expect as preparation begins.

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    15 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    The Grill Brush Royale (No Cheese) and The Jack BBQ Contest Recap (From a Judge)

    Timeline & Segment Breakdown

    9:14pm - Segment 1: David Gafford – The Barbecue Lab Gear Reviews & Beyond

    • The Blueprint for Backyard Gear: David outlines his strict testing criteria for the latest round of product reviews.
    • The Brush Debate: Breaking down the safest and most efficient grill brushes on the market today.
    • Smash Burgers & Induction Power: Finding the best heavy-duty presses and analyzing how induction burners are changing the workflow for outdoor cooks.
    • A New Frontier: Why David is expanding his footprint with a separate review channel outside the world of smoke and fire.

    9:35pm - Segment 2: Robert Moss – Inside the Jack Daniel's World BBQ Championship

    • Judging the Elite: Robert gives an insider's view of what it takes to score the most prestigious teams in the world at "The Jack". [1, 2]
    • BBQ World Cup Momentum: Where things stand with logistics, team tracking, and industry buzz as the event nears.
    • Stars and Smoke: A critical look at the latest Michelin Star announcements and whether live-fire cooking is getting its due respect from the culinary elite.

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    14 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 8 minutes 13 seconds
    The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less
    Episode 454Taking you back to October 2, 2013 - Being featured this week is the first ever…additional day…of the show…when that was a thing. You have come to know the show as a Tuesday night staple…yes…but 13 years ago, I also toiled with adding an additional day to the show week…and this was the first run at that…Jon did not know the answer to this…and I do not know the answer to this…I have no idea how many of these Wednesday shows I actually did…but this was the first!I tinkered on and off with the show format for the first 8-10yrs of its life…it was originally a podcast back in 2006…then it went to a live one hour show in 2008…at some point we added the “After Dark” segment…which was basically trying to see if a second hour might be feasible…and ultimately it was…then we extended to a full 2nd hour…and this is where the format pretty much stayed for the duration…with an attempt at an additional day…and, in hindsight, the once per week…2hr show is the best version of this thing.But I have never been afraid to try things out and see what works and what doesn’t…I will continue to do that as we grow into the 21st year of the show this coming February**Don’t forget to rate and review the show on your podcast app.**Want to hear more from this episode? Click the link below for the full show:Original Air Date: 10/2/2013Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

    10 October 2026, 3:05 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    The Debut Of "Ask Sam And Greg"; Barracks BBQ LLC Makes Their Debut As well!

    The BBQ Central Show — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Hour Two

    This week on The BBQ Central Show, we've got a loaded lineup covering BBQ, grilling, food content, products, business, and plenty of live-fire conversation.

    Sam The Cooking Guy

    Sam The Cooking Guy is back for another visit. We'll catch up on what's been happening with Sam, his content, his cooking philosophy, and what he's seeing in the food and BBQ world. As always, expect plenty of opinions, big flavors, and a few things that may get us in trouble.

    Barracks BBQ

    Tony Kamps and Chase Baker, the founders of Barracks BBQ, join me to talk about building their BBQ sauce business from the ground up. We'll get into their story, their products, competing in the BBQ sauce world, and their recent success at the American Royal.

    From building a BBQ media empire to creating grilling products, producing food content, and growing a new BBQ brand, we've got a little bit of everything covered on this week's show.

    Listen, watch, subscribe, and tell somebody who loves BBQ!

    8 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    An Impromptu Music Segment And An Update On The Gril lFighter Grill Brush

    The BBQ Central Show — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - Hour One

    This week on The BBQ Central Show, we've got a loaded lineup covering BBQ, grilling, food content, products, business, and plenty of live-fire conversation.

    Malcom Reed — How To BBQ Right

    Malcom Reed joins me to catch up on what's happening with How To BBQ Right, Killer Hogs, and his world of BBQ content. We'll talk about getting back in the swing of things, the continued evolution of BBQ media, creating content in today's crowded landscape, and what's happening on the product side of the business.

    Marvin Weinberger — Grill Fighter

    Marvin Weinberger from Grill Fighter stops by to talk about the business of keeping your grill clean — and how Grill Fighter has carved out its place in the grilling world. We'll get into the products, the grill-cleaning market, what makes a great grill-cleaning tool, and where Grill Fighter is headed next.

    From building a BBQ media empire to creating grilling products, producing food content, and growing a new BBQ brand, we've got a little bit of everything covered on this week's show.

    Listen, watch, subscribe, and tell somebody who loves BBQ!

    7 October 2026, 5:00 am
  • 9 minutes 40 seconds
    The Best Moments of The BBQ Central Show in 10 Minutes or Less
    Episode 453Taking you back to April 19, 2016 - Being featured this week is BBQCS GHOF’er…owner of Owl’s Nest BBQ Supply and the regionally…if not nationally recognized and historic…Steve Ray’s Midnite Oil service station…Steve Ray.Of all of Steve’s appearances, I would say that…even 10+ years later…this particular segment still brings a tremendous amount of value to anyone who owns any kind of trailer. The topic of this particular segment was competition trailers…because at the time…there were a lot of pitmasters posting about how they were breaking down on the side of the road…and all of them had pictures of their trailer axles in various states of dis-repair…and I thought, man, this would be a timely and educational segment…and again, this would certainly pertain to anyone who has any trailer…also helps you understand what kind of maintenance schedule you should be following so you aren’t broken down on the side of the road like the rest of those chumps!!Steve and I say…YOU’RE WELCOME…in advance!**Don’t forget to rate and review the show on your podcast app.**Want to hear more from this episode? Click the link below for the full show:Original Air Date: 4/19/2016Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

    2 October 2026, 1:23 pm
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