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(June 17, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Making his first appearance on the show is a guy who started in competitions when he was just a young man in college. After a long stint on the competition circuit, he decided to get into the restaurant business. He currently runs one of the most well reviewed and reputable BBQ place in North Carolina...and the country for that matter. Chris Prieto from Prime BBQ joins me to talk about how he went from competition cook to BBQ restaurant owner.10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, and quarterly guest of the BBQCS, Daniel Vaughn. Tonight Daniel and I will talk about the latest top 50 list and break down why burnt Bean BBQ Co is #1 this time around.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars
The Food Professor Podcast closes out its fifth season (sort of) with a sizzling, two-guest double feature and a feast of food industry insights.Co-hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois kick things off with a robust news round-up, starting with the Competition Bureau's lawsuit against DoorDash. The case alleges deceptive pricing practices that could set a major precedent in Canada's rapidly evolving food delivery sector. Next up is a conversation about GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, and their surprising ripple effects across the food and restaurant industries. With major players like McDonald's flagging GLP-1's impact on consumer demand, the hosts unpack how appetite suppression could force chains to rethink menus and marketing.Turning to politics, the duo dives into the return of Bill C-202, which aims to legislate permanent protection for supply-managed sectors like dairy. Sylvain, fresh from testifying before Senate, challenges the notion that legislation ensures economic security, arguing that this approach stifles innovation and shrinks global opportunities for Canada's dairy sector. The conversation highlights deeper questions about food affordability, trade readiness, and long-term resilience in Canadian agriculture.The episode then shifts to the guest segment, welcoming Daniel Vaughn, Texas Monthly's Barbecue Editor and the man behind the publication's iconic “Top 50 Barbecue Joints in Texas” list. Daniel shares his personal journey from Ohio to Texas BBQ fanatic, reveals the meticulous tasting process behind the prestigious list, and highlights innovations shaping the future of craft barbecue—from smoked lamb to Vietnamese fusion. He also reflects on the human side of the industry, including stories of pitmasters overcoming illness, personal loss, and economic challenges, all while pursuing culinary greatness.Wrapping the episode, Ransom Hawley, CEO of Caddle and presenting sponsor of the podcast, joins to share exclusive insights from a new back-to-school consumer study. He reveals that two-thirds of Canadian parents begin planning in late spring, and that private-label grocery products are increasingly popular—especially among families with younger children. He discusses emotional purchase behavior, the importance of online research, and how grocers and retailers can tailor promotions for maximum impact.With bold opinions, brisket, and back-to-school tips, this finale serves up equal parts smoke and strategy. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Daniel Vaughn, the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly and who's also fresh off the release of Texas Monthly's Top 50 BBQ Joints for 2025. Daniel speaks with Eric about how the Houston BBQ scene has changed in the last decade, the turnover for Houston BBQ joints on the list this year, why certain joints in Houston became honorable mentions or fell off the list entirely, why neither Franklin's BBQ nor Snow's BBQ made the list this year, small town BBQ spots making a comeback, the absolutely outstanding top 3, why Burnt Bean Co. BBQ deserved the number one spot, whether Michelin's selections played a role at all with Texas Monthly's selections, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram/Threads @ericsandler. You can also reach Eric by emailing him at eric@culturemap.com. Check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com: Two Top 10 Pitmasters React to Texas Monthly's New Top 50 Barbecue List 7 Houston-Area Barbecue Joints Make Texas Monthly's New Top 50 List Pizzeria Owner Opens New All-Day Poolside Bar and Restaurant at Heights Hotel Houston Haunt Earns Only Texas Spot on Bon Appètit Best New Bars List Family Friendly Garden Oaks Restaurant Coming Soon to Magnolia
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Daniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, sat down with me to discuss the 2025 Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ List, which just came out on Tuesday, May 27th. See The List here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 See the Honorable Mention list here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/interactive/top-50-bbq-2025 Daniel on IG: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob
(March 18, 2025 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading off the 2nd hour tonight is a legend in competition BBQ, a BBQ Hall of Fame'er, a TV star, an author of 2 books and an owner of a BBQ retail store...and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Fan favorite, Melissa Cookston, joins the show once again. Tonight we will talk about the upcoming Smoke Slam event in May, the World Junior BBQ League, a new cookbook, dealing with the aforementioned retail space and much more. Melissa is always a great guest and tonight promises to be no different!10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. DV makes his first of 4 appearances in 2025 and we will talk about all the hot news for Texas BBQ as well as other live-fire news that is worth talking about.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardPit Barrel CookerMicallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars
* Coming up with the revered Top 50 and how he whittles it down * All the flavors and regions and what stands out * Oh, the stories ... from influencing the market, to quality bites around the state, the travels and dealing with bad barbecue * Smokin' Hot Tip: Easiest meats to try for entry-level backyard pitmasters
Click for tickets! In the summer of 2010 Jeff Jones, Matthew Wallis, Matthew Johnson and Brandon Gonzales set out to make a documentary titled For the Love of Meat about Texas barbecue. Little did they know what an incredible time capsule it would become to film some of the top pitmasters of that time such as Joe Capello, Roy Perez, John Fullilove, Tootsie Tomanetz and others. Additionally the crew was there shortly after Wayne Mueller had taken the reigns at Louie Mueller and only a few months into Aaron Franklin's career operating the then Franklin Barbecue trailer. Tune into to this episode to hear more details about the film. For the Love of Meat, originally released in 2015, has not been publicly screened in nine years. But that is changing. On March 1st the filmmakers will be screening the film at the Bullock Museum and tickets are on sale now. This is a must see documentary if you are passionate about Texas barbecue and its history. Follow the ticket link in the show notes for your opportunity to see this incredible footage plus more! There are ticket options for a meet and greet prior to the screening with food provided by Micklethwait Barbecue. There will be a Q&A panel moderated by Daniel Vaughn after the screening featuring the filmmakers, Wayne Mueller, Tom Micklethwait and Kelli Nevarez discussing the film and evolution of barbecue in the years since. Don't miss out on this special night at the Bullock Museum. Click for tickets!
(December 17, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading of the 2nd hour tonight is the creator the best live-fire business outlet on earth...Wes Wright from Cookout News! Could there be a bigger story as we close 2024 then Weber and Blackstone merging? We will break it all down and give our takes on where this will take both brands into the future. We have some other stuff to talk about as well...but this will be a heavy Weber/Blackstone segment to be sure.10:35pm - Closing the show tonight is a BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame'er, an official Ohio native and the first person to hold a full time position as BBQ editor at a major publication (Texas Monthly). Daniel Vaughn closes out 2024 with our last live interview. We will have a look back at the best stories of 2024 and look ahead to what he sees coming down the pike in 2025!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout for a free spice pack.Big Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE15” for 15% off your entire purchase!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave's All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars
(September 17, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Leading off the 2nd hour is quarterly guest and author of "One Beer Grilling" Mike Lang from Another Pint Please. Mike will be at Grillfest this coming Saturday so we will talk about what he has planned for his live demo. We will also talk about what he will be cooking in the Weber tent to sample out to the public. We will also see what Mike is drinking (and smoking) this time around.10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. We love lists, and Daniel releases some of the most anticipated lists in BBQ. Tonight, we will talk about "The United States of Texas BBQ" list that he has been working on for months and months. Will Ohio make the cut?? Will YOUR state make the cut?? Tune in tonight and see!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Grills - Use Code BBQCENTRAL for $150 off!Primo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsFamous Dave's All Star BBQ SeriesPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars
In this episode we do something we've never done: interview each other. We chose ten random questions to ask one another with neither of us having any indication as to what the questions would be before recording. This is a fun one that goes off on some tangents and includes a challenge we hope Daniel Vaughn takes us up on!
I chat with Fletcher Sheridan from Golden Hour Barbecue in Alliance, Nebraska. See all things Golden Hour Barbecue here: https://www.goldenhourbarbecue.com 110 W 4th St, Alliance, NE 69301 Phone: (308) 299-8369 Golden Hour Barbecue on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/goldenhourbarbecue Golden Hour Barbecue on Facebook: https://shorturl.at/NZGZ5 HOURS: Friday&Saturday 5-8pm | Sunday&Monday 11-3pm Fletch on IG: https://www.instagram.com/texfletchbbq A recent article by Daniel Vaughn for Texas Monthly here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/golder-hour-barbecue-nebraska Panhandle post: https://panhandlepost.com/posts/63cd41bf-6bef-4c03-8db6-6a96c027fa0b
Texas Monthly Barbecue Editor Daniel Vaughn discusses his new piece, 'The United States of Texas Barbecue,' IN DEPTH. See the article here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/the-united-states-of-texas-barbecue See the honorable mentions here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/united-states-of-texas-bbq-honorable-mentions Follow Daniel Vaughn here: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob The TOP TEN 1. Palmira Barbecue, SC - https://www.palmirabbq.com 2. Prime Barbecue, NC - https://prime-bbq.com 3. Owens & Hull, GA - https://gcbbq.com 4. Moo's Craft Barbecue, CA - https://www.mooscraftbbq.com 5. Heritage Barbecue, CA - https://www.heritagecraftbbq.com 6. Southern Junction, NY - https://southernjunction716.com 7. Pica Rica BBQ, UT - https://www.picaricabbq.com 8. Jon G's Barbecue, NC - https://www.jongsbarbecue.com 9. Edge Craft Barbecue, OK - https://edgecraftbbq.com 10. Golden Hour Barbecue, NE - https://www.goldenhourbarbecue.com
Today, our attention turned to a recent survey that revealed that 1 in 8 tradespeople suffer from burnout – meaning we're working too hard and not taking enough time for ourselves. So, today, Clive wanted to know, how do you manage your work life balance & when was the last time you took a proper break from work? We were joined by great friends of the show, James from Plumber Parts & Daniel Vaughn for their thoughts - & there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
Today, Clive wanted to know – in order to be aware of rogue customers who don't pay, do you think there should be a register for customers? There is a way to find reputable and trusted tradespeople but should there be something similar to check if the customer is legit?We heard from great friends of the show Dave Finnigan and Daniel Vaughn from D Vaughn Plastering. Aswell as the very best messages we received. There's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
In this episode of "This Week in Barbecue," we bring you the hottest updates from the BBQ world! Celebrate the upcoming opening of Pegleg Porker's new tasting room and bottling facility on July 6th, 2024, and learn about their award-winning Bourbon White Label whiskey. Explore the "Welcome to Barbecue" exhibit at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, featuring over 45,000 ceramic pieces. Get the scoop on Channing Crowder's latest grilling secrets with Crowder Powder, and share your thoughts on his use of lighter fluid. Join us as we highlight Big Moe's book signing event on June 22 at Pensacola Bay Brewery, complete with local blues music. Enjoy a fun discussion between Unc and Ocho on their favorite steaks, with Unc favoring wagyu and Ocho sticking to Waffle House steak. Dive into Daniel Vaughn's raving review of Owens and Hall at Grand Champion BBQ, and find out about Al Frugoni rubs now available at HEB. We also cover the ongoing battle against a gas grill ban in Colorado mountain HOA communities, where over 2,500 residents are fighting back against this insurance-driven decision. Finally, join Rasheed as he sits down with Chad Ward of WhiskeyBent BBQ at the Indy 500 for an unforgettable conversation. Follow Chad Follow Rasheed
Today, our attention turned to the fact yesterday's show was really heavy – as we got our teeth stuck in to tool theft – so today, Clive wanted to look at the positives of working in the trade – so, he asked you – what do you think the tell-tale signs of a good tradesperson is? Is it top craftsmanship? Leaving the work tidy for the next trade – or even just being on time?We were joined by great friends of the show Dean Saxton and Daniel Vaughn for their thoughts…As always, there's also the pub lunch quiz for your chance to grab 6 points, as well as the very best messages we received!
(March 19, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Technical Issues with John Tesar.10:35pm - Closing out the show tonight is quarterly guest and BBQ Editor for Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn! Tonight we get Daniel's thoughts on the passing of John Brotherton at the beginning of the year, his take on the Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ story (and how often this actually happens) and some other hot BBQ topics as well.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsSchwank Gills Use promo code BBQCENTRAL and get $150 OFFPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!
With restaurants dedicated to global rice dishes, JJ Johnson explores 28 varieties in his latest cookbook. Chef Eric Adjepong explores assimilation, culture and home in a new children's book. Reporter Helena Bottemiller Evich unravels issues with the global food chain in the case of cinnamon applesauce pouches tainted with lead. LA Times restaurant critic Bill Addison visits Victor Heights for Korean banchan and dosirak. Barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn weighs in on the state of Texas barbecue. Austrian chef Bernhard Mairinger visits the farmers market to shop for his new restaurant, Lustig.
In this episode, I chat with Daniel Vaugh, the Barbecue Editor of Texas Monthly Magazine, about his 20 Favorite Barbecue Trays of 2023 outside of Texas. It's SO great. Here is his article: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/favorite-texas-style-barbecue-trays-2023/ BBQ Joints Included: *2Fifty Texas BBQ - Riverdale Park, Maryland https://www.instagram.com/2fiftytexasbbq *Bark Barbecue Café - Stevensville, Maryland https://www.instagram.com/barkbbq *Blake's at Southern Milling - Martin, Tennessee https://www.instagram.com/blakesatsouthernmilling *Blanchard's Barbeque - Lafayette, Louisiana https://www.instagram.com/blanchardsbbq *Boomin Barbecue - Hudson, Wisconsin https://www.instagram.com/boominbbq *Breakwater Barbecue - El Granada, California https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterbarbecue *City Limits Barbeque - West Columbia, South Carolina https://www.instagram.com/citylimitsq *Fork Grove Barbecue - Anderson, South Carolina https://www.instagram.com/fork_grove_bbq *Fox & Fire Barbecue - Kearney, Missouri https://www.instagram.com/foxfirebbq/ *Gonzo's Smokehouse - Luling, Louisiana https://www.instagram.com/gonzosmokehouse *Green Street Smoked Meats. - Chicago, Illinois https://www.instagram.com/greenstreetsmokedmeats *Harp Barbecue - Raytown, Missouri https://www.instagram.com/harpbarbecue *Hindsight BBQ - Waterbury, Connecticut https://www.instagram.com/hindsightbbq *HooDoo Brown Barbeque - Ridgefield, Connecticut https://www.instagram.com/hoodoobrownbbq *Horn BBQ - Oakland, California https://www.instagram.com/hornbarbecue *Phat Tabb's BBQ - Idabel, Oklahoma https://www.instagram.com/phattabbsbbq *Ridgewood Brothers BBQ - Russellville, Arkansas https://www.instagram.com/ridgewoodbrosbbq *Shotgun Willie's BBQ - Nashville, Tennessee https://www.instagram.com/sgwbbq *Slow Fire BBQ - Savannah, Georgia https://www.instagram.com/slowfiresavannah *ZZQ Texas Craft Barbecue - Richmond, Virginia https://www.instagram.com/zzqrva
(December 19, 2024 - Hour Two)10:14pm - Swinging through for his last appearance in 2024 is our pal Joe Martinez, owner of Smokin' joe's Pit BBQ. Joe has been the focus of the BBQCS "Podumentary" this year so we will get the latest updates as this year comes to a close. We will also see if joe might want to stay on for year 2 as he has mentioned a few times on this show that he wants to get into a brick and mortar place ASAP...that would be really great to track!10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. On the agenda tonight is the best in BBQ outside of Texas for 2023. We will also talk about a few other news-worth topics as time allows. I am working on an unexpected investigation that I might ask DV about as well to see what he knows!The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!
(October 10, 2023- Hour One)9:14pm - Are you new to the BBQ/Grilling game and have heard the term "aging" when it comes to beef? Tonight I will be joined my 2nd Tuesday of the month regular guest Meathead from Amazingribs.com and we will cover the topic to get you up to speed. Dry aging and what happens to the meat to get you those flavors over time that are sought after by high end beef lovers, wet aging and what that does to your beef as it happens and all points in between. We might also discuss why, according to Meathead, griddling should not be classified as any kind of BBQ/Grilling cooking method.9:35pm - After Meathead the contributing BBQ editor to Sothern Living Magazine, Robert Moss, joins me to talk about the upcoming Jack Daniel's competition this weekend and he will also address the comments from Daniel Vaughn last month telling him to "Leave Texas BBQ joints to Texas Monthly" and that will be better for everyone involved. Other topics are sure to come up as well so be ready to see what happensThe BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!
(September 19, 2023 - Hour Two)10:14 - Kicking off the 2nd hour is our 2023 "Podumentary" subject, Joe Martinez from Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ. This is his 3rd of 4 spots this year and tonight we talk about those first 3-6 months of being in business and what he had to battle though. We will also talk about how being included into the "25 Up and Coming" list that Texas Monthly put out recently has affected his business. Looking forward to speaking with Joe and hearing his Food Trailer journey!10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. Daniel has thoughts on Southern Living's top 50 list that was released a week ago, if SL should leave Texas out of their coverage and we will also dig into an interview he did with Virginia (and BBQ historian) Joe Haynes. Joe is laying claim to the fact that BBQ is fully American in its roots and it is not a derivative of cooking that has come from another country as many say.The BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "charcoalcentral" at checkout for $150 Off Charcoal GrillsBig Poppa Smokers – Use promo code “REMPE” for $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!FireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerFranklin BBQ PitsThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JRE Tobacco – Makers of the Aladino (and other) line of premium cigars!JC Newman Cigars – Try Perla Del Mar Corojo or Centro Fino No. 60 Today!
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10:14 - Last week we had Sweet Baby Ray (Dave Raymond) on the show and this week we continue the 2023 BBQ HOF interviews with the man many consider to be the godfather of the BBQ rub game, Byron Chism from Butt Rub (dot com)! There is certainly more to Byron's life than a 20 segment will allow, however, we will dig into some of his unique background experiences, talk a bit about the rub business and see what getting into the BBQ HOF means to him! I look forward to this conversation along with many more in the future.10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is quarterly guest, Texas Monthly BBQ Editor, book author and Wooster, OH transplant Daniel Vaughn! Tonight we talk about the passing of 2 Texas BBQ folks who were influential in their own respects over the past 2 weeks. We will also discuss consistency in BBQ, how to beat the BBQ lines at Texas restaurants and much more!BBQ Central Show SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & Spitts BBQ Pits - Use "bbqcentral" at checkout ($500+) for free spice packBig Poppa SmokersFireboardCookin PelletsPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"JC Newman Cigars - Try The Angel Cuesta Brand
Episode 208! In this episode we read the responses from our listeners about the best dinosaur to BBQ, Daniel Vaughn's article on the state of pulled pork in Texas, , Beer Review, BBQ FAILS and more! BBQ NEWS Cedrick the Entertainer and Anthony Anderson's new BBQ show. Daniel Vaughn's article - https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/texas-style-pulled-pork-is-embarrassing/ We've joined the Oddpods Media Network! https://oddpodsmedia.com/ Promo: Married With Television https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/marriedwithtelevision/id1461680822 BEER REVIEW Martin House - Campfire (2023) stout James 9.5 Jan 9.9 Jon 7.3 SUCKLEBUSTERS BBQ WINS and BBQ FAILS @bbqdaddies Send your questions, bbq fails and wins to info@grabeminthebrisket.com or simply leave it as a message at 434-829-2299 Check us out on: www.grabeminthebrisket.com TikTok - @grabeminthebrisket Facebook- @grabeminthebrisket Instagram- @grabeminthebrisket Youtube- @grabeminthebrisket Twitter- @grabthebrisket Email- info@grabeminthebrisket.com Thanks to our partners and sponsors! Oklahoma Joe's https://www.oklahomajoes.com/rider-pellet-grills?utm_source=pr&utm_campaign=grab_em_brisket NBBQA - National BBQ and Grilling Asssociation https://www.nbbqa.org/ Barbecue News Magazine https://www.barbecuenews.com Clean Space Project Gloves https://cleanspaceproject.com/discount/brisket?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fcsp-nitrile-gloves Sucklebusters https://www.sucklebusters.com/ Dalstrong https://dalstrong.com/?ref=S1CLUEQO6rEHh9 CoolieNation https://www.coolienation.com/brisket Cambro Mfg https://www.cambro.com/ Texas Brew Hopper https://www.texasbrewhopper.com/ The Smoke Sheet https://www.bbqnewsletter.com/ Bolner's Fiesta Spices https://www.fiestaspices.com/ YETI Coolers https://www.yeti.com/en_US
In this episode, I chat with Nolan Belcher from B4 Barbeque & Boba in Mabank TX. See all things B4 Barbeque and Boba here: https://www.facebook.com/B4BBQB B4 Barbeque and Boba on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b4barbeque Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b4barbequeandboba Address: 1100 N 3rd St, Mabank, TX 75147 Hours: Wednesday - Saturday - 11 am to Sold Out Phone: 903-910-5272 Nolan's Video with Matt at Meat Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B14REnzA5wk Story from Daniel Vaughn: https://www.texasmonthly.com/bbq/b4-barbeque-boba-mabank/
(March 21, 2023 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – Kicking off the 2nd hour is Wes Wright from Cookoutnews.com 10:35pm – Closing the show tonight is quarterly guest and editor of Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn! There is plenty to talk about tonight, including, where this whole pickles,…
In this week's Flightless Bird, David Farrier travels to Austin, Texas to investigate America's love of BBQ. Why do 7 out of 10 adults in America own some kind of BBQ device, and why is there so much BBQ in Texas? David meets up with the BBQ editor of Texas Monthly, Daniel Vaughn. David discovers that Daniel has eaten at over 2,000 barbecue spots all over the planet… 2,119 to be precise - many of them in Texas. Daniel agrees to take David on a day of BBQ eating, from Austin to Lockhart to Luling - shoving brisket and sides town their gullets in a feeding frenzy of epic proportions.
(December 20, 2022 - Hour Two) 10:14 - Much like we led off the first hour, I will attempt to get through the 2nd half of the "YIR" segment as I recap the biggest guests, topics, content and everything else related to the show that happened this year. As I mentioned before, as you listen to what the show has done this year, you might be surprised at how much we have done for the industry!! Together...we are great!! 10:35pm - The bullpen segment tonight belongs to the first full-time BBQ Editor in the country, Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly. Checking in for the last time in 2022, DV and I will talk about foil boats for briskets, savory ribs and BBQ ornaments to trim your tree with. BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Vortic Watch Company
(December 20, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – Much like we led off the first hour, I will attempt to get through the 2nd half of the “YIR” segment as I recap the biggest guests, topics, content and everything else related to the show…
(September 20, 2022 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - We love pizza and tonight I catch up with the official pizza expert of the show, and the country, Matt Frampton from Urban Slicer! Matt will give us an update on the business and any new products he is working on and he will also talk about something new...but it's really something old and something he is passionate about! Yes, smoke is involved and a great team name is involved as well...stay tuned! 10:35pm - Texas Monthly BBQ Editor (and fellow Buckeye) Daniel Vaughn joins me for his quarterly segment. We will talk about the rash of BBQ restaurant closing in Texas, the historical overview of the off-set cookers and, of course, the price of brisket at $35/lb and where will it stop? BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Bub 'N Mutha's BBQ Rub Vortic Watch Company
(September 20, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – We love pizza and tonight I catch up with the official pizza expert of the show, and the country, Matt Frampton from Urban Slicer! Matt will give us an update on the business and any new products…
(September 20, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – We love pizza and tonight I catch up with the official pizza expert of the show, and the country, Matt Frampton from Urban Slicer! Matt will give us an update on the business and any new products he is working on and he will also talk about something new…but it's really something old and something he is passionate about! Yes, smoke is involved and a great team name is involved as well…stay tuned! 10:35pm – Texas Monthly BBQ Editor (and fellow Buckeye) Daniel Vaughn joins me for his quarterly segment. We will talk about the rash of BBQ restaurant closing in Texas, the historical overview of the off-set cookers and, of course, the price of brisket at $35/lb and where will it stop? BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills David Leans / DoWellness – GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe – Save 10% When You Mention “The BBQ Central Show” Bub ‘N Mutha's BBQ Rub Vortic Watch Company
In this episode, Daniel Vaughn, the Barbecue Editor for Texas Monthly Magazine, shares how to plan a proper Texas BBQ road trip. Follow Daniel on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/bbqsnob See him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/BBQsnob Check out Daniel's articles for Texas Monthly here:https://www.texasmonthly.com/author/daniel-vaughn Subscribe to the Texas Monthly BBQ Club here: https://tinyurl.com/4cwr663y
Episode 238 Taking you back to 6/12/2018 – This week featuring our pal Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly. You might recall, from time to time on this show, we talk about “being courageous”…but where did that come from? Well, back in 2018, Daniel…
Episode 238 Taking you back to 6/12/2018 - This week featuring our pal Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly. You might recall, from time to time on this show, we talk about “being courageous”...but where did that come from? Well, back in 2018, Daniel Vaughn was a guest and he is the one who coined the phrase “I thought you were courageous on this show”...or something along those line…and, like many things on this show that are cool, it STICKS forever…so if you weren't around for it the first time, here is a look back into a piece of show history and how it happened in the actual conversation. We actually talked a bit about the “purposeful undercooking of steaks in America” project I did with the EC's as well…and he took a dump on the temperature we picked to use as a guide…We all know that Daniel is a fancy boy! Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening! *Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP* Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show Original Air Date: 6/12/2018 Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!
Episode 238 Taking you back to 6/12/2018 – This week featuring our pal Daniel Vaughn from Texas Monthly. You might recall, from time to time on this show, we talk about “being courageous”…but where did that come from? Well, back in 2018, Daniel Vaughn was a guest and he is the one who coined the phrase “I thought you were courageous on this show”…or something along those line…and, like many things on this show that are cool, it STICKS forever…so if you weren't around for it the first time, here is a look back into a piece of show history and how it happened in the actual conversation. We actually talked a bit about the “purposeful undercooking of steaks in America” project I did with the EC's as well…and he took a dump on the temperature we picked to use as a guide…We all know that Daniel is a fancy boy! Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening! *Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP* Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full show Original Air Date: 6/12/2018 Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE This episode is brought to you by The butcher Shoppe…Home of the NEVER crossbred 100% Australian Wylarah 9+ Wagyu brisket, wagyu beef (American and Japanese), dry aged steaks, wild game and MUCH more!! Call to order today: (850) 458-8782 and ask for Kevin! Mention The BBQ Central Show for 10% off your entire order!!
(June 21, 2022 - Hour Two) 10:14 - In an effort to catch up on another guest that missed his last regular appearance, Daniel Vaugh and I will talk about a number of BBQ and Grilling topics that have transpired over the past 3 months. On the agenda tonight will be, of course, The 2022 BBQ HOF, his visit with Robert Moss in Texas, high heat chicken having a "moment" in Texas, burgers showing up in BBQ joints and are BBQ side dishes really THAT important n the grand scheme of BBQ? 10:35pm - IF there is any time left from the interview with Daniel, I will fire up the gameshow vehicle and we can try and give something away...we all love rule #3 of the show!! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe's Smokers & Grills The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Vortic Watch Company
(June 21, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – In an effort to catch up on another guest that missed his last regular appearance, Daniel Vaugh and I will talk about a number of BBQ and Grilling topics that have transpired over the past 3 months. On the agenda tonight will be, of course, The 2022 BBQ HOF, his visit with Robert Moss in Texas, high heat chicken having a “moment” in Texas, burgers showing up in BBQ joints and are BBQ side dishes really THAT important n the grand scheme of BBQ? 10:35pm – IF there is any time left from the interview with Daniel, I will fire up the gameshow vehicle and we can try and give something away…we all love rule #3 of the show!! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe's Smokers & Grills The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness – GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe – Save 10% When You Mention “The BBQ Central Show” Vortic Watch Company
(June 21, 2022 – Hour Two) 10:14 – In an effort to catch up on another guest that missed his last regular appearance, Daniel Vaugh and I will talk about a number of BBQ and Grilling topics that have transpired over the past 3 months. On…
(June 14, 2022 - Hour One) 9:14pm - Last month when Meathead stopped by we talked about "combustion". During that conversation we hit on charcoal and we realized that charcoal itself could be its own sub-topic and that's what we are going to cover tonight. If you have any questions on charcoal, please send them into me and I will ask Meathead while he is on. 9:35pm - After Meathead, I will be joined by the contributing BBQ editor at Southern Living Magazine, Robert Moss. Last week Adrian Miller was in South Carolina doing a "rice junket" so I will test Robert's rice IQ before getting into some BBQ topics. Tonight we will cover "The Unsung Black BBQ Cooks", Texas BBQ side dishes, meeting up with Daniel Vaughn in person and much more! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe's Smokers & Grills The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Vortic Watch Company
(June 14, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – Last month when Meathead stopped by we talked about “combustion”. During that conversation we hit on charcoal and we realized that charcoal itself could be its own sub-topic and that's what we are going to cover tonight. If you have any questions on charcoal, please send them into me and I will ask Meathead while he is on. 9:35pm – After Meathead, I will be joined by the contributing BBQ editor at Southern Living Magazine, Robert Moss. Last week Adrian Miller was in South Carolina doing a “rice junket” so I will test Robert's rice IQ before getting into some BBQ topics. Tonight we will cover “The Unsung Black BBQ Cooks”, Texas BBQ side dishes, meeting up with Daniel Vaughn in person and much more! BBQ Central Show Sponsors! Oklahoma Joe's Smokers & Grills The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness – GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe – Save 10% When You Mention “The BBQ Central Show” Vortic Watch Company
Five years ago we launched Tales from the Pits to help tell the stories behind the people in barbecue. Daniel Vaughn's writing and documenting of Texas barbecue has been one of our (and everyone else in the state's) biggest resources in seeking out new places and visiting the classic joints. We were excited to have Daniel join us on this episode to discuss all things barbecue past, present and future, lists, Texas Monthly, and more. A big thanks to Daniel for sitting down with us and to everyone who's tuned in over all these years! Thanks to Texas Monthly BBQ Club for sponsoring this episode. Get 50% off your first year subscription to the TMBBQ Club if you sign up during May for national BBQ month: https://txmnth.ly/3FEvrJu
Today on the podcast Eric is joined by Mary Clarkson to discuss some of the latest happenings in the Houston restaurant and bar scene including Loro's 2nd location being revealed, Bobby Heugel's new bar opening this week, and a 2nd location of Hando heading to Spring Branch. In the Restaurants of the Week Hamsa and Cafe Louie are featured. In the Guest of the Week section Eric is joined in studio (yes in studio for the first time since March 2020) by Will and Nichole Buckman of CorkScrew BBQ. Will and Nichole speak with Eric about the state of CorkScrew BBQ, retaining staff through the past difficult 2 pandemic years, why they're always present, ways they have grown, the possibility of opening another restaurant in the future, the idea of relevance when it comes to restaurants, whether they cared about falling out of Texas Monthly's Top 10 BBQ places, the most overlooked item, speaking with Daniel Vaughn, what shows they're binging, why they don't mix barbecue and politics, Will's hobbies, and much more! Follow Eric on Instagram and Twitter, plus check out some of his latest articles at Culturemap.com, such as: Aaron Franklin and Tyson Cole Reveal Second Houston Location of Their Asian Smokehouse Bobby Heugel's 'Best' New Bar Rises Above Anvil with 200 Spirits and a Dream Team Staff Heights Favorite Sushi Restaurant Unrolls Exciting New Location in Spring Branch 9 Best Houston Restaurants and Bars to Sip and Savor The City's Top Wines Chris Shepherd Joins 2 Top Chefs to Aid Fire-Ravaged Houston Area Farm in Tasty Fundraising Event Downtown Hotel's New Speakeasy Event Space Unlocks Feminine Charm and Elegant Offerings
(April 12, 2022 – Hour One) 9:14pm – The 2nd Tuesday of the month brings a regular visit from our pal Meathead from Amazingribs.com. Tonight we will recap his visit to the 2022 NBBQA conference in Fort Worth and a visit he had with Daniel Vaughn touring…
(April 12, 2022 - Hour One) 9:14pm - The 2nd Tuesday of the month brings a regular visit from our pal Meathead from Amazingribs.com. Tonight we will recap his visit to the 2022 NBBQA conference in Fort Worth and a visit he had with Daniel Vaughn touring some great BBQ places in that area. We will also talk about doing an Easter LAMB versus an Easter HAM! You won't want to miss this segment, especially if you are looking to change the menu up a bit this year! Lamb is so good and if you haven't tried it, or haven't been knocked over with how good it is, then you should give this a shot! 9:35pm - Following Meathead is the contributing BBQ editor to Southern Living Magazine and the writer of the "Cue Sheet" Dr. Robert Moss! Robert is a new recurring guest in 2022 and tonight we tackle a topic that you have never given a 2nd thought too (maybe) and that is Mayo! Oh yes, this creamy condiment is the subject of fierce defending between brands and which is better than the other and why. We will talk to Robert about the "best" mayo out there and debate additional sub-topics in this arena. Then, we will focus on the proper way to store mayo. I recently heard someone talking about leaving it out on the table as being a safe option...is it?? BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Primo Grills Yoder Smokers David Leans / DoWellness - GET FIT for $200/month) Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Vortic Watch Company SnS Grills (Slow 'N Sear) - Use Code "bbqcentral" for 10% off Any Kettle Package
Whether its residual impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic or the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the cost of goods and commodities has led to a record rate of inflation that hasn't been seen since in nearly 40 years. But how can impacted brands get ahead of the story? Austin Staton and Thomas Baen discuss global inflation and open communications in a bonus episode of The Business Communicators. Music Credit: Smoke (with Lostboycrow) – Feather KEY LINKS FOR THE WEEK
(December 21, 2021 – Hour Two) 10:14pm: If you watch the Food Network on Monday evenings then you have been following Season 8 of the Christmas Baking Championships. I bring this up because one of the contestants is from Cleveland. Jose Marchan, who made it to the final of this season, will join me to talk about his time on the show and if he won or not. If you have been watching, you know the results as the finale was aired last night…but if you don't, you are in for a treat (pun not intended). Jose will talk to us about his background, how he got into baking and what he is doing now with this burst of fame from the Food Network. 10:35pm: Texas Monthly BBQ Editor and quarterly guest Daniel Vaughn joins me tonight. We will talk about the latest passing of another BBQ Legend in John Mueller. Daniel will tell us the place that John had in bringing Texas BBQ to where it is today, the struggles he had and how many considered him to be both a rebel and a genius at the same time. If you don't know anything about john, we will change that during our time tonight. If you are just DYING to buy my a Christmas gift, here are a few suggestions: https://www.famous-smoke.com/oliva-serie-v-melanio-petit-corona-cigars-natural?pid=38868 OR https://www.famous-smoke.com/oliva-serie-v-melanio-robusto-cigars-natural?pid=38870 BBQ Central Show Sponsors! The BBQ Guru Big Poppa Smokers Green Mountain Grills Cookin Pellets Fireboard Smithfield The Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe – Save 10% When You Mention “The BBQ Central Show” Primo Grills Yoder Smokers Yukon Glory – Save 10% with code 10CENTRAL Vortic Watch Company David Leans / DoWellness – GET FIT for 1 Year for $2,300 Patreon Ad-Free Podcast Feed
(June 15, 2021 – Hour Two) 10:14pm – Quarterly guest and BBQ editor for Texas monthly, Daniel Vaughn, stops by for a visit. We will tackle the top news in Texas BBQ and in the live fire scene in general. We will also get his…