{"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":"Byron Chism,  Bad Byron's Butt Rub - Encore","slug":"byron-chism-bad-byron-s-butt-rub-encore","published_at":"2026-07-11T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/byron-chism-bad-byron-s-butt-rub-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/byron-chism-bad-byrons-butt-rub","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7fa31590-683d-4dae-81e2-00771e72fef0.mp3","summary":"This podcast episode features an engaging discussion with Byron Chisholm, the esteemed creator of Bad Byron's Butt Rub, a product that has significantly impacted the barbecue industry. We delve into Byron's journey from a passionate cook to a revered figure in the barbecue community, exploring the genesis of his renowned rub and the challenges he faced along the way. Our conversation also encompasses the evolution of barbecue culture, highlighting how the rise of media and competitive cooking has transformed the landscape of this culinary art. Byron shares invaluable insights from his extensive experience, offering advice for aspiring pitmasters and reflecting on the camaraderie within the barbecue community. Join us as we celebrate the artistry of barbecue and the stories that shape its rich tradition. Links referenced in this episode: oregondungeness.org buttrub.com pigpowder.com heritagesteel.us westonkia.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Turner Don't Burn Painted Hills Natural Beef Bad Byron's Butt Rub Incorporated Weston Kia Heritage Steel Hammerstahl Oregon Dungeness Crab Pig Powder This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"This podcast episode features an engaging discussion with Byron Chisholm, the esteemed creator of Bad Byron's Butt Rub, a product that has significantly i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2530,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/byron-chism-bad-byron-s-butt-rub-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/byron-chism-bad-byron-s-butt-rub-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}