{"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":"Paul Holden - Willinghams Pitmaster - Afterhours Encore","slug":"paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-afterhours-encore","published_at":"2026-03-03T12:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-afterhours-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-afterhours-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f896f142-8d3c-457b-a9e6-10cff27758de.mp3","summary":"The discourse herein elucidates the multifaceted nature of competitive barbecue as we engage with Mr. Paul Holden, a distinguished pitmaster from Willingham's Barbecue in Georgia. A salient point of our dialogue centers around the necessity for a paradigm shift in barbecue competitions, advocating for a greater emphasis on the intrinsic quality of smoked meats as opposed to the superficial allure of sauces. We delve into personal anecdotes, revealing Paul’s nostalgic recollections of culinary experiences, particularly his affinity for his mother’s turkey pot pie, which stands as a testament to familial bonds and the influence of heritage on culinary practices. Furthermore, our conversation traverses the landscape of competitive cooking, exploring the challenges faced by pitmasters and the evolution of barbecue culture. As we navigate these intricate topics, we invite our listeners to engage with the art of barbecue, underscoring the importance of experimentation and the joy of cooking in one's own backyard. Links referenced in this episode: paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com willinghams.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Willingham's This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"The discourse herein elucidates the multifaceted nature of competitive barbecue as we engage with Mr. Paul Holden, a distinguished pitmaster from Willingh…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1077,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bbq-nation-1088636/episodes/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-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/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-afterhours-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}