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About The Guest HOF
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In September 2018, The first appearance of The BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame came into focus. It was a concept that was originally pitched as a topic for the monthly Embedded Correspondents segment. However, after that first night of debate, we soon realized that the “Guest HOF” was something that HAD to become an annual event. A new class of inductees will be picked each September (or thereabouts) and the proceedings will be held on the 4th Tuesday of that month during the designated “Embedded Correspondent” segments.
The panel that comes up with names for potential inclusion in the Hall are my Embedded Correspondents and they are as follows:
- Doug Scheiding – Texas
- Jon Solberg – Michigan
- Rusty Monson – Utah
- Matt Osman - Tennessee
Unlike the BBQ Hall of Fame, which continues to refuse my brilliance (for now anyway), we will not be taking nominations from the audience. All of the EC’s and myself will pick 5 names that we feel are worthy of nomination. To qualify for consideration, you need to have been a guest on the show…that’s it!!
- We will all take turns going over our list of 5 nominations.
- After each person gives their list, there is a chance we might have a unanimous name (or names), meaning all 5 of us picked the same person. THOSE names automatically go into Guest HOF class.
- With the remaining spots left, we will then begin the additional Guest HOF deliberations! We will methodically go around the panel, each person will pick someone off their list of remaining names and make a case for that particular person to be inducted into the Guest HOF. The other panel members will then agree or disagree with that name. In order to have the nomination go in, EVERYONE must agree on the name!
This process continues until we come up with a total of (5) Guest HOF members!
*NOTE: In its first year of existence (2018), the class was much bigger as we believed the base of initial inductees should be broad and more inclusive. Going forward, the list will much more discerning.
While this panel of voting experts will not be taking public input on who should be in the Guest Hall of Fame each year, we are happy to take your emails on why we are right or wrong. We are also happy to hear who you would have put in, but your suggestions will not be given weight as it relates to our vote.
A Large Cash Award: NO!
A Cool T-Shirt: NO!
A Jolt in Fame and Social Status: Maybe – But not guaranteed
The ability to make an acceptance speech on the show: 🔥YES!
A really cool custom Guest HOF Ring: 🔥YES!!
2025 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
The annual tradition of selecting this year’s BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame members!
Hall of Fame Class:
- Travis Clark -Clark Crew BBQ
- Melissa Cookston - Melissa Cookston Website
- Wes Wright - Cookout News
- Emily Detwiler
- Andy Husbands - The Smoke Shop
2024 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
The annual tradition of selecting this year’s BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame members!
Hall of Fame Class:
- Steve Ray - Owl’s Nest BBQ
- Matt Frampton - Hot Grill on Grill Action/Urban Slicer Pizza Worx
- Fred Bernardo - The Smokin’ Guitar Player
- Chris Young - Combustion, Inc. Founder
- Mike McCloud - World Food Championships CEO/Founder
2023 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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The annual tradition of selecting this year’s BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame members!
Hall of Fame Class:
2022 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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The annual tradition of selecting this year’s BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame members!
Hall of Fame Class:
- Connie Rempe
- Donny Bray
- Chris Lilly
- Noah Glanville
- Mike Mills
2021 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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On September 28, 2021 – These 5 members were installed into the BBQCS Guest HOF!
Hall of Fame Class:
- Doug Scheiding – Rogue Cookers (Texas Embedded Correspondent)
- Jon Solberg – (Michigan Embedded Correspondent)
- Bob Trudnak
- Tim Mikesaka – Mikeska Brands
- Joe Davidson – Oklahoma Joe
2020 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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On September 22, 2020, a new class of BBQ Central Show Guests were inducted into the “BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame”. Here are the names in no particular order:
Hall of Fame Class:
2019 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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On September 24, 2019, a new class of BBQ Central Show Guests were inducted into the “BBQ Central Show Guest Hall of Fame”. Here are the names in no particular order:
Hall of Fame Class:
- Robyn Lindars – Grill Girl
- Darren Warth – Smokey D’s Restaurant
- Angel Todd – 16yr Old SCA Event Champ from Pittsburgh (No sites available)
- Malcom Reed – How To BBQ Right
- Derrick Riches – Derrick’s Website
2018 BBQCS Guest Hall of Fame
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Best Recurring Guests (in no particular order):
- Meathead Goldwyn
- Steven Raichlen
- Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe
- Scott Roberts: (Former) Official BBQ Central Show Sauce and Rub Reviewer
Semi-Recurring Guests (in no particular order):
- Sam “The Cooking Guy” Zien
- Sterling Ball
- Daniel Vaughn
- John Markus
- Jess Pryles
- Dave Bouska
- Diva Q (Danielle Bennett)
- Ted Reader
- Tuffy Stone
One-Off Guests (in no particular order):
- Ronnie Lottz
- Myron Mixon
- Michael O’Donnell (March 3, 2014)
- Clarence Joseph
- Chad Ward
- Carrie Oliver – Artisan Beef before it was popular (Early 2009)
- Diane Mee (boycotting the show for HorseMeat 2018)
- Ben Lang
- Mike Lang
- Adam Perry Lang (Suspended Since January 2021)
- Dave Klose
- Shotgun Fred
- Aaron Franklin
- Adrian Miller
- Kit Polk
- Harry DeHorse (Horse Racing Expert)
- Ed Gash
- Andy Staples
- Jeff Stehney