{"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":"2026-09-22T12:19:04.037649+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636"},"episode":{"title":"Clint Cantwell - AmazingRibs.com’s President - Encore","slug":"clint-cantwell-amazingribs-com-s-president-encore","published_at":"2026-08-15T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/clint-cantwell-amazingribs-com-s-president-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/clint-cantwell-amazingribs-coms-president-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/82f2a97b-f448-4d43-a45f-4489dcb60048.mp3","summary":"The salient point of this podcast episode is the introduction of Clint Cantwell as the newly appointed president of AmazingRibs.com, a position that he has embraced with enthusiasm and ambition. During our discussion, we delve into Clint's extensive background in barbecue, exploring his evolution from a backyard griller to a pivotal figure in the barbecue community. We also examine the influence of social media on contemporary barbecue culture, highlighting the challenges faced by seasoned pitmasters in an era where digital content can sometimes overshadow years of experience and dedication. Furthermore, Clint shares his thoughts on the significance of creativity in cooking, illustrating how he integrates diverse culinary influences into his barbecue repertoire. Ultimately, this episode encapsulates the passion and camaraderie inherent in the barbecue community, as well as Clint's vision for the future of AmazingRibs.com. Links referenced in this episode: oregon dungeness.org painted hills natural beef.com amazingribs.com naturalbeef.com pigpowder.com heritagesteel.us Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef AmazingRibs.com Kingsford Meathead Heritage Steel Weston Kia Oregon Dungeness Crab Pig Powder This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"The salient point of this podcast episode is the introduction of Clint Cantwell as the newly appointed president of AmazingRibs.com, a position that he ha…","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/clint-cantwell-amazingribs-com-s-president-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/clint-cantwell-amazingribs-com-s-president-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}