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

12/02/2025 1h 2min
What's Smoking, Mr. J? James Beard BBQ Semi-Finalists Announced

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

Episode Synopsis

(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 SponsorsPrimo GrillsPitts & 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!FireboardPit Barrel CookerThe Butcher Shoppe - Save 10% When You Mention "The BBQ Central Show"Micallef Cigars – Premium Hand Rolled Cigars