BRAD PROSE BRINGS THE FIRE

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL — SUMMER IS ON THE MENU

Tune in Sunday, June 28th at 9 PM EDT on AM 970: The Answer
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This week, we’re firing up the grill and diving straight into the art — and heat — of summer barbecue.

Culinary Confidential welcomes Brad Prose, founder of Chiles and Smoke and author of Epic BBQ Sandwiches. Brad is a live‑fire specialist known for blending bold chile peppers, global influences, and inventive techniques that push backyard barbecue far beyond the usual suspects. His work has been featured across major food platforms, and his signature style — smoky, spicy, layered, and fearless — has earned him a devoted following of home cooks and pitmasters looking to elevate their game. Through Chiles and Smoke, Brad has built a brand rooted in creativity, precision, and the belief that great barbecue is equal parts craft and curiosity.

We’ll break down the methods behind unforgettable barbecue: building flavor through smoke and spice, mastering heat control, using fresh ingredients to balance richness, and crafting sandwiches that turn a cookout into an event. We’ll also explore the inspiration behind his latest cookbook — a collection of inventive, crave‑worthy recipes designed to make your summer grilling unforgettable.

Guiding the conversation is Christina Cates, a 20‑year New York City hospitality veteran whose career runs through Tavern on the Green, The Palm, and Almond Tribeca. A graduate of The Art Institute of New York City’s Restaurant Management program, Christina has lived every angle of the industry — front‑of‑house leadership, operations, consulting, and storytelling. Her interviews are sharp, curious, and grounded in real‑world experience, giving listeners a seat at the table with the people shaping food culture today.

Whether you’re a seasoned pitmaster or someone who just loves gathering friends and family around the grill, this episode brings the heat — practical tips, fresh ideas, and plenty of reasons to get outside and cook.

CULINARY CONFIDENTIAL — Sundays at 9 PM EDT on AM 970: The Answer
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Culinary Confidential — where we don’t just turn up the heat… we let Brad Prose show us what fire is really for.

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