On this week’s Barbecue Nation, JT is joined by, The Oregonian’s, Michael Russel. Michael has been with the Oregonian for over a decade and a few years ago became the papers food critic. JT and Michael discuss his path to being a food critic and what he looks for when reviewing a restaurant. Michael also tells JT about the Barbecue scene in the Portland area and what a few of his favorite BBQ joints are.

JT talks With c from Green Mountain Grills about the benefits of pellet grills and what makes Green Mountain stand out. Plus BBQ at the Masters, and recipes.

On Today’s Barbecue Nation with JT, JT talks with Wayne Mueller, from Louie Mueller’s Barbecue in Taylor, Texas. Wayne is a third generation pit master, and was called home to take over the family business. Find out Wayne’s journey to running the family barbecue, how things have changed for the company generation to generation and so much more on today’s Barbecue Nation

Today on Barbecue Nation, JT talks with longtime friend of the show Jesse Henry. Jesse recently moved to Oklahoma and describes the differences in BBQ lifestyle between his new home and his time in the Pacific Northwest. Plus some interesting BBQ statistics from JT. All this and more on Barbecue Nation.

On today’s Barbecue Nation we’re doing something a little different, we call it the in case you missed it show. JT and producer David went back through the archives and pulled some interviews that we found interesting or received emails about. We go back and here from Steve Raichlen, of Smoke House Products and then talk with Aaron Franklin of Franklin's BBQ in Austin, TX. We wrap the show up with a couple of BBQ themed stories from around the web. Listen live from 2:00-3:00pm on Saturdays or hear the podcast later at http://www.kxl.com/shows/barbecue-nation-jt/. The podcast can be found on our facebook page as well. www.facebook.com/BarbecuenationwithJT/

On Today’s Barbecue Nation JT talks with Glenn Thorton. Upon meeting Glenn JT knew they would get along when his business card simply read “The Rib Guy”. Get your bibs on and get ready for JT and Glenn to talk all things ribs!

Today on Barbecue Nation JT is joined by Ron Mead. No one knows the dos and don’ts around the grill and kitchen like Ron. Ron is a former restaurateur, BBQ Judge, author and trouble shooter for the Oakland Raiders. JT and Ron hit on a variety of topics and have a blast together on this week’s Barbecue Nation with JT.

On this week’s Barbecue Nation With JT, JT talks with Sue Chulos, from Tri State Distributors, about The Primo Charcoal Grills. Sue knows all there is to know about The Primo and is a great cook, and no stranger to a grill. Plus some interesting polling on political affiliation and BBQ sauce preferences and a new gadget for those who hate to clean the grill.

On this week’s Barbecue Nation With JT, JT talks with Sue Chulos, from Tri State Distributors, about The Primo Charcoal Grills. Sue knows all there is to know about The Primo and is a great cook, and no stranger to a grill. Plus some interesting polling on political affiliation and BBQ sauce preferences and a new gadget for those who hate to clean the grill.

On today's Barbecue Nation JT is joined by, the husband and wife team of, Dan and Christina Gorton. Find out how Dan and Christina went from a short lived retirement to becoming the owners of Bonanza BBQ and Catering in Chehalis, WA.

Dan and Christina have a long history in BBQ. Christina is the secretary of the Pacific NW BBQ Association.