Long Island is not known to be a hub for BBQ competitions. This summer June 13-15th&nbsp;in Eisenhower Park in Nassua County Long Island the National BBQ Festival will kick off with a $100,000 dollar purse. Mike McCarthy joins Jeff and Lee Ann to share the who, what , where and why of the festival. Mike and Kell Phelps from BBQ News Magazine are spearheading the event with promises to be the first of it’s kind, and only 40 miles from mid-town Manhattan. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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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 along with superb techniques and flavor of thoughts to the show.
BBQ Nation is produced to cover everything from time, temperature to personality, ideas, and
award-winning styles.
Step up your BBQ, Grilling and overall cooking game with BBQ Nation.

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