{"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 - Encore","slug":"david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-encore","published_at":"2026-03-14T12:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/8cb3562b-75c9-4747-9757-ab6c43fbb423.mp3","summary":"This episode features a profound discussion with David Knight, the esteemed founder of Old Hickory Pits, a company renowned for its high-quality barbecue equipment. We delve into the genesis of Knight's passion for barbecue, which can be traced back to his childhood experiences at a barbecue restaurant, ultimately leading him to establish a successful career in both restaurant ownership and pit manufacturing. Throughout the conversation, we explore the evolution of barbecue technology, emphasizing the intricate design and innovative features of Old Hickory Pits that enhance the cooking experience, particularly for competitive barbecuers. Knight articulates the importance of maintaining consistent temperature and airflow in barbecue pits, as well as addressing the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us as we uncover the nuances of barbecue artistry and the relentless pursuit of culinary excellence that defines Knight's illustrious journey in the barbecue industry. Links referenced in this episode: paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com amazingribs.com oregondungeness.org gunterwilhelm.com heritagesteel.us Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Old Hickory Pits Amazing Ribs Gunter Wilhelm Isle of Capri Century Casino Weston Kia Hammerstahl This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"This episode features a profound discussion with David Knight, the esteemed founder of Old Hickory Pits, a company renowned for its high-quality barbecue…","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/david-knight-of-ole-hickory-pits-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-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}