About this episode
(June 17, 2025 - Hour Two) 10:14pm - Making his first appearance on the show is a guy who started in competitions when he was just a young man in college. After a long stint on the competition circuit, he decided to get into the restaurant business. He currently runs one of the most well reviewed and reputable BBQ place in North Carolina...and the country for that matter. Chris Prieto from Prime BBQ joins me to talk about how he went from competition cook to BBQ restaurant owner. 10:35pm - Coming out of the bullpen tonight is the BBQ editor for Texas Monthly Magazine , and quarterly guest of the BBQCS, Daniel Vaughn. Tonight Daniel and I will talk about the latest top 50 list and break down why burnt Bean BBQ Co is #1 this time around. 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 Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars