BBQ Nation

BBQ NATION 2/13/16 - Mike Deckon/Dave Whiting by JT and Doc Dave

This week on Barbecue Nation, JT sets your sights on warmer weather. JT talks to Dan Williams, of Dan Williams Construction, about building decks to maintain and handle all your BBQ needs. Andy Black, of Outdoor Kitchens North West, chats with JT about building that outdoor kitchen you've always wanted. Then the guest face JT's feared lightning round as well.

This week JT is joined by Matt Ramey,the owner of The Pine Shed restaurant. Matt describes his introduction to Barbecue growing up in California and how that led to ownership of The Pine Shed. Matt fills JT in on a more obscure type of barbecue he enjoys as well.

On today's show JT sits down with Stu McMullen to discuss going back to school, barbecue school that is. Stu runs the North West Barbecue and Grilling School and describes the many classes and events he and his team have available.

On today's show JT sits down with Stu McMullen to discuss going back to school, barbecue school that is. Stu runs the North West Barbecue and Grilling School and describes the many classes and events he and his team have available.

On today’s show JT talks with Steven Raichlen about his 2016 predictions and trends in BBQ forecast. Steven also has a new book coming out in May “Up in Smoke”. He and Jt talk about the book and his upcoming tour which includes Portland in the early part of June 2016.

It’s winter maintenance time for yea old grill or smoker. Today on BBQ Nation JT talks with Jason Schumacher from Home Town Hearth and Grills about winter maintenance and cooking outside this time of year.

Bob Tallman inducted into the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association Hall of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he is a six-time recipient of the "Announcer of the Year" award. In 2007, Tallman was inducted into the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. His Bob Tallman Charities, established in 2000, raises nearly $50,000 annually for the pediatric program at University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund, an organization that offers financial assistance to families of professional rodeo athletes who have suffered catastrophic injuries. Tallman sells Texas-style Ranch Fixins seasonings for beef, pork, and chicken through the Internet. The brands include Stampede Steak and Panhandle Pepper.

JT sits down with some of your favorite radio personalities to discuss what Christmas means to them. KXL's Lars Larson and Rebecca Marshall, along with the Bull's mid-day host Danny Dwyer, talk about the holidaty traditions that warm their hearts the most.

Today on the Nation, JT talks with Bruce Cakebread (yup it’s a real name) from Carliton Farms about pork roasts. Will Homer from Painted Hills Natural Beef talks about prime ribs, strip loin roasts, and quality of meat. And, Brent Huddleston professional meat cutter and cook joins the nation on how to prep and cook your Christmas roast.