The BBQ Central Show

(November 3, 2026 - Hour One)

Tonight on The BBQ Central Show, host Greg Rempe delivers a powerhouse broadcast celebrating elite live-fire achievements and the massive, life-changing charity efforts driving the modern barbecue community.

First, monthly guest Malcom Reed of HowToBBQRight joins the program. After a frustrating technical SNAFU forced us to miss him last month, Malcom is re-loaded and ready to roll. We will dive deep into his monumental induction into the Barbecue Hall of Fame, catch up on his experiences at the Open Fire Meat-Up a few weeks back, and get an exclusive look at what his Thanksgiving cooking plans look like for this year.

Next, we welcome a first-time debut guest to the show: Becker Hall, the Co-Founder of Hogs for the Cause. We will be executing a comprehensive deep dive into this incredible organization—exploring its humble origins, its explosive growth into one of the premier charity events in the country, the staggering millions of dollars they have raised to support pediatric brain cancer patients, and an exclusive preview of what the highly anticipated 2027 main fundraiser festival is going to look like.

Malcom Reed interview, HowToBBQRight, Barbecue Hall of Fame induction, Open Fire Meat Up, Thanksgiving barbecue recipes, Becker Hall Hogs for the Cause, pediatric brain cancer charity BBQ, Hogs for the Cause 2027 festival, live fire podcast, Greg Rempe, competitive barbecue fundraising, charity pig roast.

Episode 457Taking you back to 11/8/2016 - Being featured this week is a rare occurrence on this show…but it does happen very now and again…which is what…a guest NO SHOWS for the segment. In this instance, it was Kenji Lopez Alt not showing up for his scheduled appearance on the show.In real time, you can hear what it’s like when a guest forgets, decides to show up…or for whatever reason…ghosts their appearance to the show. Also in this show, you can hear me give you my pitch for being President of The United States…specifically a guy whom I was nominating for my Secretary of Defense…a guy who was doing bong rips of Carolina Reaper Peppers…and also blasted rails of dried Carolina Reaper Pepper dust…MACHO to say the least…MACHO!!Anyway…check out what it’s like when I get left at the guest alter and spontaneously fill a segment…I even dialed out to Sterling Ball in a desperate attempt to fill time…and being the true stud that he is…picked the phone up and unknowingly found himself in the middle of a BBQ Central Show segment…This is why Sterling is a legend…PERIOD!!!BTW, quick update on Sterling…even though his doctor’s told him we would most likely never walk again…he continues to defy the odds and the diagnosis…and is close to walking on his own!! We have to get him on the show to talk about this stuff!!**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: 11/8/2016Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

(October 27, 2026 - Hour Two)

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.

Key Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Shop Award-Winning Rubs & Sauces: Burnt Finger BBQ Official Site
Subscribe to The BBQ Central Show: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major audio streaming platforms.

Target SEO Keywords for Indexing:
Megan Day Burnt Finger BBQ interview, American Royal sausage category winner, female pitmasters competition barbecue, barbecue rub and sauce products, BBQ Central Show Greg Rempe, Embedded Correspondents podcast roundtable, BBQ World Cup prize money investors, 100 percent Assurity Statements, live fire grilling news.

(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.

Key Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
Shop Award-Winning Rubs & Sauces: Burnt Finger BBQ Official Site
Subscribe to The BBQ Central Show: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major audio streaming platforms.

Target SEO Keywords for Indexing:
Megan Day Burnt Finger BBQ interview, American Royal sausage category winner, female pitmasters competition barbecue, barbecue rub and sauce products, BBQ Central Show Greg Rempe, Embedded Correspondents podcast roundtable, BBQ World Cup prize money investors, 100 percent Assurity Statements, live fire grilling news.

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