{"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":"Michael Symon - Chef and restaurateur - Afterhours Encore","slug":"michael-symon-chef-and-restaurateur-afterhours-encore","published_at":"2026-08-11T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/michael-symon-chef-and-restaurateur-afterhours-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/michael-symon-chef-and-restaurateur-afterhours-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/729043ff-b29a-4b59-90d7-49ad50dd46b6.mp3","summary":"This episode of Barbecue Nation After Hours features a compelling dialogue with esteemed chef Michael Simon, who shares his culinary insights and personal anecdotes. A salient point of discussion revolves around the significance of barbecue techniques and preferences, particularly the debate surrounding the use of sweet sauces versus vinegar-based options. Throughout the episode, Simon reveals his culinary inspirations and aspirations, while also reflecting on the nuances of barbecue culture, including his admiration for legendary figures in the field. Our conversation delves into the challenges of balancing a culinary career with personal life, illustrating the dedication required to excel in this demanding profession. Join us as we explore these rich topics and gain a deeper understanding of the barbecue landscape through Simon's experiences and perspectives. Links referenced in this episode: paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com foodnetwork.com barbecueusa.com meathead.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Food Network LA Barbecue John Lewis Billy Durney Mark Vetri Summer Jannetti Corey Barrett Meathead This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"This episode of Barbecue Nation After Hours features a compelling dialogue with esteemed chef Michael Simon, who shares his culinary insights and personal…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":972,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/michael-symon-chef-and-restaurateur-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/michael-symon-chef-and-restaurateur-afterhours-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}