The Duce Raymond Podcast

How Social Media Changed the BBQ Game: Greg Rempe Explains

Duce Raymond Season 1 Episode 23

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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 Show
2:40 – How The BBQ Central Show Got Started
4:12 – The Early Days of BBQ Forums & Competition
6:48 – The Story Behind the Name Change to The BBQ Central Show
8:13 – The Challenge of Live-Streaming Podcasts
10:58 – Why Audio Quality Matters in Podcasting
16:02 – Audio Pet Peeves: When Even Great Content Can’t Save Bad Sound
17:06 – Greg’s First Big Guest: Steven Raichlen
18:45 – The Regular Guest Lineup on The BBQ Central Show
21:16 – Susie Bullock’s Rise and Business Success
23:00 – Decline of BBQ Competitions and Waning Interest
24:19 – Why BBQ Competitions Are Struggling
25:48 – Backyard BBQ on the Rise
26:51 – Trends in Backyard BBQ and Defining Barbecue
29:30 – Go-To Smokers and Evolving Backyard BBQ Tools
31:36 – The Rise of Pellet Cookers and Weber’s Comeback
33:13 – The Art of Offset Smoking
35:34 – The Future of Barbecue: AI and Quality Ingredients
38:42 – What’s Next for the BBQ Central Show
40:46 – A Guide to Premium Cigars
43:56 – Beyond BBQ: Watches and Other Interests in the Community
45:02 – Rubs, Sauces, and BBQ Tools from Fans
45:28 – The Evolution of Social Media, Podcasting, and the BBQ Scene
51:01 – Relationship Building Through Podcasting
52:07 – Managing Filler Words and the Power of Pausing
54:52 – Best BBQ Spot in Cleveland
56:16 – Greg’s Relationship with Chef Michael Symon
58:20 – Where to Listen to The BBQ Central Show and Closing Remarks 

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