John Marcus, an Emmy-winning writer and director, joins the hosts of Barbecue Nation to share his fascinating journey through the world of barbecue, including his creation of the iconic show Barbecue Pitmasters. He discusses his deep-rooted passion for low and slow cooking, which began unexpectedly during a writing session with Al Franken. The conversation touches on the evolution of barbecue culture, the importance of community in cooking, and the challenges faced in bringing authentic barbecue to television. With engaging anecdotes and insights into the barbecue scene, Marcus highlights the joy of serving home-cooked meals to troops during his time in Kuwait, emphasizing the emotional connection that food creates. The episode showcases Marcus's love for barbecue and the profound experiences it has brought into his life.

Links referenced in this episode:

• oregondungeness.org
• heritagesteel.us
• pigpowder.com
• paintedhillsbeef.com

Will Homer, COO of Painted Hills Natural Beef, chats with LeeAnn and JT about beef and the economy

Lee Ann, Ray Lampe and Kell Phelps join JT for more in afterhours of the Storm Show

Lee Ann, Ray Lampe and Kell Phelps join JT for a Storm Show, reflecting on the two hurricanes that hit the South and Florida of the United States.

Byron Chism, Bad Byron’s Butt Rub, joins JT and LeeAnn in this Afterhours Encore

Byron Chism, Bad Byron’s Butt Rub, joins JT and LeeAnn in this encore

Matt Moore, Author of the new book, "Butcher on the Block", continues his chat with JT and LeeAnn in this Afterhours Encore.

Matt Moore, BBQ Author, joins JT and LeeAnn for an encore performance.