My first guest tonight is Sales and Marketing Director for The BBQ Guru, Bob Trudnak. Bob will give us an update on the Guru product lines and also give us a recap of how the 2013 season is going for the Guru competition team. Bob is always entertaining so be sure to tune in for this segment.

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by first time guest and pitmaster of Sweet Smoke Q, Jim Elser. Jim is raking the Florida BBQ Association right now sitting in first place in 3 different meat categories as well as being first overall in the Team of the Year Standings. Jim will break down his great year so far and is also promising some discounts on his products too!

Hour 2:

My first guest in the 2nd hour is a good friend of the show and a champion of all things BBQ. You know him as the President and CEO of MMA Creative and as the creator of the World Food Championships. Mike McCloud stops by to update us on the WFC, the KCBS and some other BBQ and Grilling items.

Coming out of the bullpen tonight is my little sister, Kate Rempe. She is in town, by accident, and will be sitting in the entire show. A BBQ eating expert, a fashion expert and more…she has boundless takes on pretty much anything and everything. Need a high fashion item made by hand? You can commission her talents by visiting her website.

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My first guest tonight is pitmaster of TRUEBUD BBQ, Tim Grant.  They are currently having one of, if not their best, season of competition BBQ.  We will talk about their success and making it on to the Jack with their win a few weeks back.

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by Scottie Johnson of Cancer Sucks Chicago.  This segment was spawned from a Facebook post he made…check it out and see how honest you are!

Hour 2:

My first guest in the 2nd hour is on the “biggest” guys on the competition circuit.  Pitmaster of Ponderosa BBQ, Moe Cason, joins me to talk sauce, competition and BBQ TV.

Coming out of the bullpen tonight is (maybe) the Iron chef, Michael Symon…well, I had the segment open and put it out via social media to make a call in to the show and chat about BBQ, burgers and other foodie stuff…will the Cleveland boy come through for his Cleveland based BBQ show??

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My first guest tonight is pitmaster of Butcher BBQ Team, Dave Bouska.  Dave was on this past Sunday’s BBQ Pitmasters show.  Dave will talk about his time on the show, the win and about his new “Bird Booster” product.  We might even hit a bit on HORSE MEAT!

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by another BBQ Pitmasters contestant, pitmaster of The Rolling Grill, Eric Thomas.  As Dave did, Eric will recap his time on the show and give us some background on how he got in to competition BBQ.

Hour 2:

My first guest in the 2nd hour is on the current season of “Master-Chef” which can be seen on Fox.  Lynn Chyi joins me to talk about the show, how he got on and what it takes to get on a show like this.  Lynn also is one of the AV experts on the Sam Livecast which airs new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the official BBQ sauce and rub reviewer for the BBQ Central Show, Scott Roberts.  As always, Scott will give us his take on some new sauces and rubs that he has recently tried.  He will tell us if it is worth the money or not.  You can also keep up with Scott at his fiery website, Scott Roberts Web.

You can find his product through their website www.kebroak.com or you can buy it through Amazon.com.

My first guest tonight is Jennifer Brand from Brand solutions Group. Jennifer has been in the Public Relations world from some time now dealing with many of the big names in the industry. This Thursday, she will host a Tele-Summit called the BBQ Marketing Masters. This will be an all day, back to back session with experts in the industry giving their thoughts on how to take advantage of situations you might find yourself or business in. Passes are FREE but limited!! Head over to BBQ Marketing Masters right now to sign up!

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by owner/publisher of the National BBQ News, Kell Phelps. Kell will give us some history on this publication and how business has changed over the years. You can get a subscription by visiting the National BBQ News website.

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My guest in the 2nd hour is someone who garners a lot of attention whenever he is on. He is widely considered to be “THEE” guy when it comes to BBQ on TV. The newest season of BBQ Pitmasters is set to air this coming Sunday and John Markus will join me to break it all down for us.

John will also be talking about his movie “The Kings of BBQ Barbecue Kuwait”. There has been some developments that John will tell us about and where you might be able to see it. Be sure to tune in to these segments…they are always entertaining.

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My first guest tonight is Mark Lambert.  Mark is the pitmaster of Sweet Swine O Mine and they just won the Memphis In May BBQ contest this past weekend.  We will get a bit of history on the team and Mark will recap how the contest went down.

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by monthly contributor and “OFFICIAL” bbq and grilling products expert, Derrick Riches from BBQ.About.Com.  Derrick missed Memphis in May this year but he has some new products to talk about this month.  Be sure to tune in and make sure you aren’t throwing your money away!

Hour 2:

My guest in the 2nd hour is a monthly contributor and the creator of the most popular BBQ & Grilling website, Meathead Goldwyn from Amazing Ribs.  tonight we talk about the “Grill Grate”.  Probably one of the most important items on the cooker…we will go in-depth on types, cleaning and so on.

Closing out the show tonight is the “Head Shed Head” of The Shed, Brad Orrison.  Brad and the Shed team won whole hog this past weekend at Memphis in May.  He will come on to recap their cook and talk a bit about the Shed.

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I am sharing my expertise during the full day of Master Sessions with famous pitmasters and BBQ entrepreneurs. The one-day online telesummit is designed for the budding businesses in the barbecue industry.

If you want to learn how to build a BBQ brand, make a name for yourself in the BBQ marketplace, step up your social media marketing, or get more sponsorships for your competition BBQ team, then you’ll want to tune in and learn the secrets to success from today’s most renown BBQ Marketing Masters.

BBQ Marketing Masters is a limited access, exclusive event. You won’t find much about it online anywhere. This is the first time this caliber of top-notch BBQ gurus have come together to share their marketing, branding, sponsorship, and social media tips….and you can get access to the BBQ Marketing Masters event FOR FREE!

To get your Access Pass, go to www.BBQMarketingMasters.com. 

My first guest tonight is one of the most feared competition cooks on the circuit today especially when it comes to the world of Memphis In May.  Melissa Cookston, pitmaster of Yazoo’s Delta Q, stops by or a visit to talk about the upcoming Memphis in May contest that will be going off this coming weekend.  Yazoo’s is looking for their second overall win in as many years as well as going for their 4th whole hog win a row.  Melissa will break it all down for us and give us the straight talk she has become known for on this show!

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by the Official horse racing expert for the BBQ Central Show, Harry DeHorse.  This weekend, the second leg of the Triple Crown will run as Orb looks to win the Preakness.  Harry will briefly recap the Kentucky Derby and let us know who he thinks has the best shot at netting us out some straight cash this weekend!

Hour 2:

My guest in the 2nd hour is a multiple time author, one of my favorite reality TV stars, he owns and is head chef for Tremont 647 and Sister Sorel located in Boston, Mass and is also a member of the very successful I-Que BBQ team.  Andy Husbands joins me to talk about his new book, “Wicked Good Burgers”.  Andy and Chris’s first book “Wicked Good BBQ” did so well, they were tasked at writing another book and it is now ready for you to enjoy!  Andy will tell us what we can expect for their latest effort and what they have in the hopper.

Closing out the show tonight is the creator of a new grilling accessory looking to get your charcoal fires up and running quicker than you are used too.  Bruce Prior, creator of the BBQ Dragon, joins me to talk about why he thought there was a need for this product and what you can expect if you purchase one.

My first guest tonight is tearing up the BBQ competition scene grabbing his 3rd win in as many attempts this past weekend at the Sam’s Club local qualifier in St. Charles, MO.  Tim Grant, pitmaster of TRUEBUD BBQ joins me to recap this past weekend and have a look back over the past few months of the competition season.  TRUEBUD is currently ranked 2nd overall for the KCBS Team of the Year race, 8th in chicken, 6th in ribs, 3rd in pork and 4th in brisket.

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by monthly guest Connie Rempe.  Connie’s Recipe Corner is back and better than ever with a full 3 course menu for you to try this weekend.  Everything suggested tonight is easy to cook and super delicious!  Be sure to email to ask for your copy of this month’s recipes and reference the show date in the subject line.

Hour 2:

My guest in the 2nd hour is Chris Bohnemeier, co-pitmaster and owner of Code 3 Spices.  Chris, along with his partner Mike Radosevich, cook competitively on the BBQ circuit and also sell their own line of rubs also named Code 3 Spices.  What is unique about their effort, when compared to other rub makers, is that a portion of each sale is donated to an organization that supports our Police, Firefighter, Medical and Military personnel.

Closing out the show tonight is the BBQ Central Show’s official BBQ sauce and rub reviewer, Scott Roberts.  Three new sauces and rubs hit the tasting table tonight and Scott will let you know if they are worth the buy or not.  Be sure to check out Scott’s website as well for all the happenings in the world of fiery foods.

My first guest tonight is a monthly contributor and fan favorite of the show, Meathead Goldwyn from Amazing Ribs. On the topic list tonight, Amazing Ribs new Grill & Smoker database, what its goal is, how to use it, tips on how to buy a new grill or smoker and some recap on the new pork and beef labels that are being pushed out.

In the 3rd segment, I will be joined by the official horse racing expert and handicapper of the show, Harry DeHorse. Having been absent from the show last year for reasons unknown, I was able to track Harry down and book him for tonight. He will give us the breakdown of the impending “Run For The Roses” that will come off this weekend. If you like to get down on the ponies, you will not want to miss this segment.

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My guest in the 2nd hour appears regularly on this show. He also is the host of The Sam Livecast which airs each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will talk a little bit about rice makers, kosher salt vs. sea salt, how to buy EVOO and some new recipes that he has created on his show recently and who knows what else. It is always a fun time when Sam stops by for a chat.