What's Smoking, Mr. J? James Beard BBQ Semi-Finalists Announced

(February 11, 2025) 9:14pm - Our official cigar expert, Mr. Jonathan from the Cigar Authority Podcast , joins me tonight for his first quarterly visit of the year. Tonight we talk about what's hot to smoke, what lighters are cool, what makes you a cigar douche, what the best humidity is to keep your humidor at and much more. Mr. J always comes prepared ad always has hot takes!! 9:35pm - After we get our cigar game honed, we will have a monthly visit from our pal Robert Moss . Lat month he shocked all of us with his take on the Michelin Star guidebook. Tonight, we build on that a bit, toss in some James Beard award talk for fun and see where that takes us. Robert starts out at a blistering pace in 2025...which, as we all know, is rapidly coming to a close! The BBQ Central Show Sponsors Primo Grills Pitts & 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! Fireboard Pit Barrel Cooker The Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show" Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars