{"podcast":{"title":"BBQ Nation","slug":"bbq-nation-1088636","podcast_index_feed_id":1088636,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bbq-nation/","website_url":"https://bbqnationjt.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d33ebed0-134f-44d0-b00f-8867fe07d363/9YzPT3gyB_-eCpviQdkp2oyn.png","author":"JT and LeeAnn Whippen","episode_count":297,"summary":"BBQ Nation is more than just smoking a brisket. BBQ Nation is a fun and interesting hour with guests ranging from World Champion BBQ Pitmasters to renowned Chefs from all walks of the culinary world. Hosted by Jeff Tracy, TV and Radio celebrity, (The cowboy Cook) along with BBQ Hall of Famer and TV personality Lee Ann Whippen. Jeff and Lee Ann bring their vast knowledge of the food and BBQ world to the forefront. Both Jeff and Lee Ann have years of experience in catering, restaurants and competition, as well as hundreds of appearances on TV between them. Lee Ann beat Bobby Flay on The Food Network’s “Throw Down” along with appearing on a number of shows on the network. Add a large helping of personality and you have the recipe for a fun, interesting and informative show. BBQ Nation is a permanent selection on the radio and podcast list for thousands of listeners. Guests range from TV icons like Graham Kerr “The Galloping Gourmet” and Emmy winning writer and producer John Markus to BBQ business icons like Carey Bringle from Peg Leg Porker and Megan Day from Burnt Finger BBQ. Meathead Goldwyn, creator of AmazingRibs.com is a frequent guest on BBQ Nation. Meathead brings science alon…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-18T16:20:02.648766+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636"},"episode":{"title":"Brisket Boys BBQ - Afterhours Encore","slug":"brisket-boys-bbq-afterhours-encore","published_at":"2026-06-23T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/brisket-boys-bbq-afterhours-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/brisket-boys-bbq-afterhours-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1d7f711a-0543-4ac5-9159-cc9b83465f0f.mp3","summary":"This podcast episode delves into the intriguing and often contentious topic of sandwich-cutting preferences, a seemingly trivial yet revealing aspect of culinary habits. We engage in a spirited discussion regarding the merits of various cutting techniques—be it horizontal, vertical, or diagonal—while also exploring the nostalgic significance of childhood food experiences. Each participant offers their unique insights, revealing personal anecdotes and preferences that underscore the cultural nuances surrounding food. Furthermore, we venture into the realm of hypothetical last meals, further illuminating our guests' culinary inclinations and memories. Throughout this episode, we aim to foster a deeper appreciation for the food we consume and the traditions that shape our dining experiences. Links referenced in this episode: paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com grabtheminthebrisket.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Grab them in the brisket Southwest Airlines McDonald's Hunt's ketchup E.T. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"This podcast episode delves into the intriguing and often contentious topic of sandwich-cutting preferences, a seemingly trivial yet revealing aspect of c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1817,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/brisket-boys-bbq-afterhours-encore/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/brisket-boys-bbq-afterhours-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}