How Social Media Changed the BBQ Game: Greg Rempe Explains

#podcast #bbq #food In this episode of The Duce Raymond Podcast, Duce sits down with Greg Rempe, host of The BBQ Central Show, for an insightful conversation that covers everything from podcasting tips to Cleveland’s best barbecue. Greg shares valuable advice on how to succeed in the podcasting world, including the importance of consistency, passion, and building authentic relationships.They also dive into the evolution of social media and content creation since the pandemic, along with surprising interests within the barbecue community, like premium cigars and luxury watches. Greg reflects on his friendship with Chef Michael Symon and offers a few gems on how to eliminate filler words with the power of well-placed pauses.If you’re curious about where to find the best brisket in Cleveland, Greg’s favorite cigar recommendations, or simply want tips on leveling up your podcast game, this episode is packed with actionable insights and great stories.1:45 – Introduction to Greg Rempe & The BBQ Central Show2:40 – How The BBQ Central Show Got Started4:12 – The Early Days of BBQ Forums & Competition6:48 – The Story Behind the Name Change to The BBQ Central Show8:13 – The Challenge of Live-Streaming Podcasts10:58 – Why Audio Quality Matters in Podcasting16:02 – Audio Pet Peeves: When Even Great Content Can’t Save Bad Sound17:06 – Greg’s First Big Guest: Steven Raichlen18:45 – The Regular Guest Lineup on The BBQ Central Show21:16 – Susie Bullock’s Rise and Business Success23:00 – Decline of BBQ Competitions and Waning Interest24:19 – Why BBQ Competitions Are Struggling25:48 – Backyard BBQ on the Rise26:51 – Trends in Backyard BBQ and Defining Barbecue29:30 – Go-To Smokers and Evolving Backyard BBQ Tools31:36 – The Rise of Pellet Cookers and Weber’s Comeback33:13 – The Art of Offset Smoking35:34 – The Future of Barbecue: AI and Quality Ingredients38:42 – What’s Next for the BBQ Central Show40:46 – A Guide to Premium Cigars43:56 – Beyond BBQ: Watches and Other Interests in the Community45:02 – Rubs, Sauces, and BBQ Tools from Fans45:28 – The Evolution of Social Media, Podcasting, and the BBQ Scene51:01 – Relationship Building Through Podcasting52:07 – Managing Filler Words and the Power of Pausing54:52 – Best BBQ Spot in Cleveland56:16 – Greg’s Relationship with Chef Michael Symon58:20 – Where to Listen to The BBQ Central Show and Closing Remarks Follow Us on Social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetbabyrayscatering/   Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sweetbabyrayscatering   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweetbabyrayscatering   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweet-baby-ray's-catering/?viewAsMember=true    Website: https://www.sweetbabyraysbbq.com/Follow Greg Rempe on Social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbqcentralshow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbqcentralshowX: https://x.com/bbqcentralshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/rdrempeWebsite: https://thebbqcentralshow.com/