# Brad Prose with Chiles and Smoke - Afterhours Encore Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore.md Podcast: [BBQ Nation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636) Published: 2026-04-14T12:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore Audio file: https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/43e9396a-7a62-4bf2-8ebd-c5c8844f5dee.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore Duration seconds: 1751 ## Resource This podcast episode delves into a profound exploration of culinary creativity and its historical context, featuring the esteemed guest Brad Prose, renowned for his recent publication, which emphasizes the art of chilies and smoke. Our dialogue traverses a myriad of subjects, including the evolution of breakfast cereals and the intricacies of crafting new recipes, underscoring the delicate balance between innovation and tradition in the culinary arts. Prose articulates the significance of embracing diverse flavor profiles, advocating for a departure from the conventional salt and pepper approach to seasoning. Furthermore, he shares personal anecdotes that illuminate the trials and triumphs encountered in the realm of recipe development, reflecting a journey marked by both persistence and passion. As we conclude, we extend an invitation to our audience to engage with Prose’s work, fostering a deeper appreciation for the culinary heritage that informs contemporary cooking practices. Links referenced in this episode: chiliesandsmoke.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Kellogg's Cheerios Lucky Charms Scott Conant Chilies and Smoke This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/brad-prose-with-chiles-and-smoke-afterhours-encore.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.