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Firecast Podcast Episode #65 – Chris Lilly of Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q Interview

The 2014 Memphis in May World Champion, Pitmaster Chris Lilly of the legendary Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q, joins Scott for an extended chat about running the famous BBQ establishment in Decatur, Alabama, and his thoughts behind his award-winning cooking style.

Ken Alexander and Scott converse about their favorite defunct hot sauces and sauce companies, and Scott reviews Street Eatzz 313 Foodie Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q Official Site
• Purchase Fire and Smoke – A Pitmaster’s Secrets book written by Chris Lilly
• Purchase Big Bob Gibson’s BBQ Book written (and autographed) by Chris Lilly
• Street Eatzz 313 Foodie Sauce Official Site

Other Links:

• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts’ YouTube Channel
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page
• Ken’s Fiery World Blog

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A ginormous THANK YOU to everyone who has downloaded, listened to and subscribed to The Firecast Hot Sauce & BBQ Podcast! It’s a pure blast putting together the episodes and chatting with the coolest people in fiery foods and outdoor cooking; it is always fun, educational and inspirational. Because your support, The Firecast is now averaging over 10,000 downloads per episode, making it by far the top show of its kind on the internet covering our chile pepper-fueled passion! I am honored and humbled to have you all as its listeners.

But the podcast enjoyment needn’t stop there. The parent network to which The Firecast belongs, the 2GuysTalking Podcast Network, is a vast amalgamation of great podcast shows covering a broad number of topics, from TV, movies and entertainment, to mixed martial arts to poker to pets and animals to cars in pop culture!

Here is just a sampling of what’s available at your fingertips for fun listening…

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Firecast Podcast Episode #64 – Interview with Sam Peters of Patter Fam Sauces, Plus Scott Lists His Most Hated and Overrated Foods

Ohio-based pastor and sauce maker Sam Peters of Patter Fam Sauces drops by via the Skype hotline and gives Scott an exclusive announcement, and talks about his quality product line of condiments and spicy foods. Scott also lists out want he thinks are his personal most despised foods or overrated foods in Western cuisine.

For his product review, Scott gives his honest opinion on K-Sauce Brand K1 Hot Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Patter Fam Sauces Official website
• Patter Fam Sauces Official Facebook Page
• Patter Fam Sauces Official Twitter
• K-Sauce Brand Offical Site

You can get Pastor Sam’s inspirational books and cookbooks at the following places:

Tailgate Tidbits – www.patterfamsauces.com
This book is packed with over 40 of my favorite tailgate recipes and drinks all made with Patter Fam Sauces.

Fireside Cookbook – www.patterfamsauces.com
This cookbook includes over 40 great recipes for the hunter and angler camp chef.  Also includes several amusing outdoor stories to read around the campfire.

Christmas Recipes – www.lulu.com
This is a great cookbook for the fall and winter family get togethers.

It’s Time: How to Make Positive Changes in Your Life – www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.lulu.com, www.patterfamsauces.com
This is Pastor Sam’s latest popular book for any person in a position of leadership or just wanting to get unstuck from the humdrum existence they’re putting up with.

Life Changing Wisdom (ebook or print) – www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.lulu.com
An inspirational look at the wisdom found in Solomon’s writing of Proverbs chapter 3.

God Wants You To Be Debt Free (ebook or print) – www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.lulu.com
Pastor Sam’s popular book on stewardship and managing your money from God’s perspective.

My Vietnam Vision (ebook only) – www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.lulu.com
An amusing Ebook based on my journey to Vietnam in the spring of 2014.

Other Links:

• Blair’s Sauces & Snacks Official Website
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts’ YouTube Channel
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #63 – Scott Chats with Michael Radosevich of Code 3 Spices, Plus Salsa Talk

St. Louis area BBQ Rub Maker Mike Radosevich of Code 3 Spices talks about how he and his business partner Chris Bohnemeier came up with their different seasoning combinations and how they want to help raise awareness for first responders and military personnel through their products.

Ken Alexander and Scott engage in a conversation of all things salsa.

For his product review, Scott tries out Chelsea Fire Wicked Hot Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Code 3 Spices Official Website
• Code 3 Spices’ Kickstarter Page
• Chelsea Fire Wicked Hot Sauce

Other Links:

• Ken’s Fiery World Blog
• Agents of SHIELD Podcast from 2GuysTalking
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts’ YouTube Channel
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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Chileheads…something wicked this way comes! Prepare for a LIVE Firecast Podcast event with Blair Lazar! Keep Blair’s Sauces and Snacks, ScottRobertsWeb.com and TheFirecast.com bookmarked, and stay tuned for more details!

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #62 – Greg Rempe of The BBQ Central Show

Greg Rempe, host of longest-running and most popular barbecue-related show, The BBQ Central Radio Show, finally gets the guest treatment on The Firecast! Greg and Scott engage in a conversation about the art and process behind producing a live, weekly podcast show, plus divulges in some of the BBQ do’s and don’ts he’s gleaned over the years.

In the Ken’s Fiery World segment, Ken Alexander and Scott discuss some of the ideas and fixes on how they could improve the hot sauce and fiery foods industry.

For his product review, Scott tests out Chef Fartenburn’s Gourmet Hot Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• The BBQ Central Radio Show
• Outdoor Cooking Channel
• The BBQ Central Radio Show on Facebook
• Greg’s Twitter Page
• Chef Fartenburn’s Gourmet Hot Sauce

Other Links:

• Ken’s Fiery World Blog
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts’ YouTube Channel
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #61 – NFL Veteran Reggie Kelly of Kyvan Foods

Former member of the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals, Reggie Kelly, stops by the Firecast to talk about his new lineup of BBQ sauces, salsas, apple butters and jambalaya starters under the Kyvan Foods moniker, how he is steeped in Southern cooking, and what kind of barbecue is preferred in his home state of Mississippi. Also in this episode, hot sauce veteran Mike Greening of Mike and Diane’s Gourmet Kitchen returns to dispense valuable advice to those starting up sauce companies by getting FDA approval and having a solid backup plan in case a recall is needed on your food product if things go awry.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• KYVAN Foods Official Website
• KYVAN Foods on Amazon
• Mike and Diane’s Gourmet Kitchen
• FDA Website
• Scott Roberts’ YouTube Channel

Other Links:

• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #60 – Interview with Famous Dave Anderson of Famous Dave’s BBQ

Scott chats with one of the most influential people in all of barbecue, Famous Dave Anderson of the Famous Dave’s BBQ restaurant chain. Ken Alexander also stops by and has an in-depth discussion with Scott about capsaicin and chile pepper extract. Scott reviews Jersey Barnfire Original and Black Garlic Hot Sauces.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Famous Dave’s BBQ Restaurant Website
• Famous Dave Anderson Website
• Books by Famous Dave Anderson – (Famous Dave’s Barbecue Party Cookbook and Famous Dave’s Rib-O-Licious – Award-Winning Barbeque and Grilling Recipes)
• Jersey Barnfire Hot Sauces

Other Links:

• Ken’s Fiery World
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #59 – Michele Northrup and Tom Was of Intensity Academy, Plus a Report from the Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival

Scott has a conversation with the saucy Michele Northrup and Tom Was of Intensity Academy on their spicy condiments, their new Sauceology Group co-packing venture, and making the world’s hottest lollipops. World record hot sauce collector Vic Clinco reports in from the Louisiana Hot Sauce Festival, and Scott reviews Carmelita Chile De Arbol Con Habanero Hot Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Intensity Academy Official Page
• Intensity Academy on Facebook
• Intensity Academy on Twitter
• Intensity Academy on Instagram
• The Sauceology Group
• The Sauceology Group on Facebook
• The Sauceology Group on Twitter
• Vic Clinco’s World Record Hot Sauce Bottle Collection on Facebook
• Vic Clinco’s Previous Interview on The Firecast
• Carmelita’s Hot Sauces

Other Links:

• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #58 – Derrick Riches on Buying, Maintaining and Cleaning Your BBQ Grill

BBQ and grilling expert Derrick Riches of bbq.about.com joins Scott for a Summer Grilling Special and talks about buying, maintaining, and cleaning BBQ grills and smokers. Regular show contributor Ken Alexander chats with Scott about cooking disasters, and Scott reviews Fiesty Parrot’s Demented Canary Ghost and Scorpion Pepper Hot Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• BBQ.About.com
• Making a Master Hot Sauce on BonAppetit.com
• Jennifer Trainer Thomas’ book Hot Sauce!: Techniques for Making Signature Hot Sauces

• Feisty Parrot Gourmet Hot Sauces

Other Links:

• Ken Alexander’s FieryWorld.com Blog
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #57 – Meathead Goldwyn of AmazingRibs.com on the Science of Grilling and Barbecuing

Meathead Goldwyn, creator of the world’s most popular barbecue website, AmazingRibs.com, joins Scott for an extended conversation about the science of BBQ and grilling.  From busting myths and the perfect way to grill a steak, to the difference between direct and indirect heat and whether or not marinading and brining actually work, Meathead gives us a one-of-a-kind lesson in outdoor cooking you won’t want to miss.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• AmazingRibs.com

Chile pepper coverage:

• Episode #45 – Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire
• Episode #32 – Chile Pepper Gardening and Growing with Dave DeWitt
• Episode #26 – Dave DeWitt on the 25th Anniversary Fiery Foods Show
• Episode #48 – Interview with Chile Pepper Growers Ed Currie and Jim Duffy
• Episode #2 – Interview with Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles

Other Links:

• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #56 – Jeremy Walsh of Bigfat’s Hot Sauce

Chicago sauce maestro Jeremy Walsh joins Scott on the Skype line to talk about his uniquely-flavored Bigfat’s Hot Sauce products, which is centerpieced with his 1o8 to 8o8 lineup. In his Fiery World segment, Ken Alexander chats with Scott about back-to-basics outdoor, live-fire cooking and what exactly the difference is between the terms “Barbecue” and “Grilling”. Scott also reviews Smok Brand Hot Pepper Sauce.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Bigfat’s Hot Sauce Official Website
• Bigfat’s Hot Sauce Facebook Page
• Bigfat’s Hot Sauce on Twitter
• Scott’s Review of Bigfat’s 1o8 through 8o8 sauces
• BBQ Meat Cooking Temperature Guide, courtesy of Amazing Ribs

Chile pepper coverage:

• Episode #45 – Dave DeWitt on the Chile Pepper Harvest, Plus Jungle Jim’s Weekend of Fire
• Episode #32 – Chile Pepper Gardening and Growing with Dave DeWitt
• Episode #26 – Dave DeWitt on the 25th Anniversary Fiery Foods Show
• Episode #48 – Interview with Chile Pepper Growers Ed Currie and Jim Duffy
• Episode #2 – Interview with Jim Duffy of Refining Fire Chiles

Other Links:

• Ken’s Fiery World Blog
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #55 – Kevin Billings of High Octane Sauce Co, Plus Scott’s Top 10 Favorite Hot Sauces

Houston, Texas sauce maker Kevin Billings of High Octane Sauce Co. drops by the Skype chatline and talks with Scott about his approach to making his signature hot sauces, BBQ sauces and salsas. In his Ken’s Fiery World segment, Ken Alexander converses with Scott about building a heat tolerance, and Scott lists his Top 10 favorite pepper-based hot sauces of all time.  Plus, Scott reviews Rocky Mountain Sriracha.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• High Octane Sauce Co. Official Website
• High Octane Sauce Co.’s Facebook Page
• High Octane Sauce Co. on Twitter
• Ring of Fire Hot Habanero Hot Sauce
• DEFCON Sauces Defense Condition 2 Wing Sauce
• Mild to Wild Fiery Hot Habanero BBQ Sauce
• Captain Thom’s Thai Monkey
• Benito’s Original Naranja Hot Sauce
• Heartbreaking Dawns 1498 Apricot &Trinidad Scorpion Sauce
• Marie Sharp’s Original Hot Habanero Pepper Sauce
• Peppers Georgia Peach & Vidalia Onion Hot Sauce
• Race City Sauce Works Deadwood Hot Sauce
• CaJohns’ Bourbon Infused Chipotle-Habanero Hot Sauce
• Scott’s Original 2011 Favorite Hot Sauces Lists

Other Links:

• Ken’s Fiery World Blog
• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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The Firecast with Scott Roberts: Firecast Podcast Episode #54 – St. Louis BBQ Talk with Arthur Aquirre and Scott Thomas

Scott Thomas of GrillinFools.com and BBQ author Arthur Aguirre take part in an extended discussion about all things grilling and barbecue, give outdoor cooking tips and toss around recipe ideas, and talk about the state of BBQ around the St. Louis, Missouri area.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Arthur’s Book America’s Best Barbecue: Recipes and Techniques for Prize Winning Ribs, Wings, Brisket and More
• Major League Grilling
• Major League Grilling’s Facebook Page
• MajorLeagueGrilling (MLGbbq) on Twitter
• GrillinFools.com
• Grillin’ Fools’ Facebook Page
• Grillin Fools on Twitter
• Guide to smoking woods – The most comprehensive list of smoke woods and what they pair with on the grill
• Schnuck’s Cooing School
• Grillin’ Fools Backyard Barbecue Bash – October 11th, 2014

Other Links:

• Scott Roberts’ Blog
• Scott Roberts Facebook Page
• Scott Roberts Twitter Page

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