{"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 - Encore","slug":"paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-encore","published_at":"2026-02-28T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-encore","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bbq-nation-1088636","url":"https://bbq-nation.captivate.fm/episode/paul-holden-willinghams-pitmaster-encore","audio_url":"https://op3.dev/e/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a5f702e5-4d03-4938-ad68-ba9972e02bc5.mp3","summary":"The episode features an engaging dialogue with Paul Holden, the esteemed pitmaster from Willingham's Barbecue in Georgia. A salient point of discussion revolves around Holden's experiences stepping into the prominent legacy of John Willingham, a revered figure in the barbecue community. Throughout the conversation, we explore the intricate techniques employed in competition barbecue, particularly focusing on the unique vertical cooking methods that define Willingham's style. Additionally, Holden shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of maintaining the revered traditions while fostering innovation within the craft. As we navigate this rich narrative, we also delve into the nuances of flavor profiles, seasoning development, and the vibrant culture surrounding competitive barbecue. Links referenced in this episode: paintedhillsnaturalbeef.com heritagesteel.us oregondungeness.org pigpowder.com gobarbecuenationjt.com Companies mentioned in this episode: Painted Hills Natural Beef Willingham's Heritage Steel Pig Powder This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy","meta_description":"The episode features an engaging dialogue with Paul Holden, the esteemed pitmaster from Willingham's Barbecue in Georgia. A salient point of discussion re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2561,"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-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-encore.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}