In this episode of What’s Cookin’? — The McLemore Boys Podcast, Big John and Johnboy sit down with Randy Knapp, a longtime friend they’ve known for over six years, to talk family business, entrepreneurship, and the passion projects that fuel success. Randy is the founder and owner of Camp Margaritaville RV Resort in Auburndale, FL, a family business with the Knapp family. In this conversation, Randy shares what it’s like growing up in a family-run operation for more than 38 years, staying committed through decades of change, and building something that lasts across generations. This episode also dives into Randy’s love for classic cars, car collecting, and NASCAR, how that passion connects to business, and why community and relationships matter just as much as success.

In this episode of What’s Cookin’? — The McLemore Boys Podcast, The founder of Masterbuilt, AKA "The Ole Man", dives further into the origin story of the business and the values that shaped it. And his decision to place it in the hands of his son, Big John. The McLemore Boys share how faith, leadership, and responsibility shaped one of America’s most iconic outdoor cooking brands, Masterbuilt. Big John reflects on what it meant to receive the business from his father—not just as a company, but as a legacy. From early lessons in hard work, this episode explores family business succession, father-son leadership, and what it truly means to steward something built to last.

In this episode of What’s Cookin’? — The McLemore Boys Podcast, Big John and Johnboy sit down to share the story that started it all with The Original McLemore Boy— Big John's dad, Known as "The Ole' Man" and Johnboy's Grandfather, AKA "Pawpaw" to the grandkids, the founder of Masterbuilt. The McLemore Boys reflect on the lessons he taught them, the early days of Masterbuilt, and how his values continue to shape their lives, their family, and the way they approach life today. They share family stories, lessons learned, and how his legacy of faith, food, and fellowship still fuels everything they do today.

From building a family legacy with Masterbuilt, the McLemore Boys share how their journey began—and why gathering family and friends together has always been at the heart of what they do. Along the way, they talk faith, family, and the stories that shaped them, plus what’s ahead as they prepare to hit the road for their Grillin’ Across America tour in celebration of America’s 250th.

This episode sets the tone for the podcast: real conversations, meaningful stories, plenty of laughs, and celebration of our country.