I just did the craziest barbecue thing that I've ever done in my life.

[ronbrad62]

I got a call a couple of days ago from California on my cell phone, and like most people, if it's an unknown number, I let it go to voicemail. Whoever it was left a message and when I played it back, I was in shock. It was a person working for a production company casting for season 2 of the American Barbecue Showdown on Netflix and they apparently had gotten my name and number from someone in the Georgia barbecue circuit and were asking if I would like to fill out an application and possibly be a contestant. Not knowing immediately what my response was going to be, I pulled up Netflix on my television and loaded the first episode and when my wife got home a few minutes later, I told her about it and had her watch the first episode with me and help me make my decision. She said it looked like it was going to be a tough challenge and the decision was all mine but she would be excited for me, so I just finished the application and sent it in. If they choose me, filming will be 2 to 3 weeks long and before the end of the year, so they are moving fast on this it seems. I will let you all know what the decision of the casting company is, but I'm both nervous and excited because this is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity.

 

[midwest_kc]

Well, you won't let us know if they pick you, I'm sure. I can almost 100% guarantee that you will sign something before you're cast that you won't tell anyone you are cast in it until they announce.

I'm pulling for you though! I thought the show was really well done last year.

 

[cowgirl]

That's fantastic, Ron! Way to go!

 

[ronbrad62]

If they allow it Jeanie, I want you on speed dial to advise me through some of the difficult challenges:wink:

 

[cowgirl]

If they allow it Jeanie, I want you on speed dial to advise me through some of the difficult challenges:wink:

:laugh: You need no help, Ron. You're going to cook circles around the others!

 

[ssv3]

Make sure to holler when you're down here. :thumb:

 

[ronbrad62]

Make sure to holler when you're down here. :thumb:

If I film out there, I certainly will.

 

[bbqwizard]

Go for it! No seriously, go for it!

 

[Titch]

Awesome mate, just the call must have been thrilling

 

[Jason TQ]

Hope you get in ron!

 

[ronbrad62]

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Hope you get in ron!

Thanks. If I do, should I take inventory and let you know ahead of time the smokers that you may soon own?

 

[Hotch]

Hope you get on the show and kick some butt! :mrgreen:

 

[smoke ninja]

Very cool

 

[masque13]

Very cool! I hope it works out for you.

 

[frognot]

That's great Ron! Sounds like a lotta fun.

 

[Smokin D@wg@77]

Now that is cool !!!!!!