{"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":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636"},"episode":{"title":"David Knight of Ole Hickory Pits - Afterhours Encore","slug":"david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-afterhours-encore","published_at":"2026-03-17T12:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-afterhours-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-afterhours-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/45a09efe-c2d8-456a-baf4-4567805fd545.mp3","summary":"The discourse in this episode of Barbecue Nation After Hours predominantly centers around the nuances of barbecue equipment and the various levels of culinary engagement within the barbecue community. Our esteemed guests, Leanne Whippen and David Knight from Old Hickory Pits, delve into the significance of selecting appropriate cooking apparatus tailored to an individual’s commitment to barbecue. We explore the diverse types of grills and smokers, emphasizing the transition from basic models, such as the Weber kettle, to more sophisticated options that cater to serious barbecue enthusiasts. Furthermore, the dialogue touches upon the importance of seasoning and the creative liberties afforded to cooks in enhancing their meats, underscoring the evolution of barbecue culture over the years. Ultimately, this episode serves to illuminate the myriad ways one can engage with barbecue, whether in a casual setting or through competitive endeavors, while fostering a deeper appreciation for the craft and its community. Links referenced in this episode: OldHickoryPits.com PaintedHillsNaturalBeef.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Old Hickory Pits Weber This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"The discourse in this episode of Barbecue Nation After Hours predominantly centers around the nuances of barbecue equipment and the various levels of culi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1302,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-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/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-afterhours-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}