Grillin’ Nation

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PART 2: Brisket Secrets, Handshake Deals, & The Jack with Ken Wood

2026-11-1016:46

From competition brisket secrets to helping a German barbecue team win at the Jack Daniel’s Invitational, pitmaster Ken Wood has plenty more to share. Returning to GRILLIN’ NATION, Ken joins Kevin Sport and Carl “The Cook” Lewis to discuss changing barbecue techniques, the handshake deal that launched his restaurant, and why supporting others matters as much as winning. Along the way, they share stories of friends stepping up when it counts and the international friendships built around the grill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1: BBQ Pitmasters & the Business of Barbecue with Ken Wood

2026-11-0530:18

A cook site caught fire during BBQ Pitmasters, and none of it made the show. Ken Wood joins Kevin Sport and Carl “The Cook” Lewis to share what viewers missed, why competition barbecue can defy expectations, and how losing his Nashville restaurant led him to focus his sauces and rubs on small retailers. Along the way, they discuss the difference between competition and backyard barbecue, the hard work behind catering, and the friendships that keep the barbecue community together. The conversation continues next episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 2: From Radio Kid to Hank Williams Jr. with Bobby Tomberlin

2026-11-0325:41

At just 11 years old, Bobby Tomberlin was calling country music stars to land radio interviews. Decades later, he was helping finish a song for Hank Williams Jr., the artist he saw at his first concert. Returning to GRILLIN’ NATION, Bobby joins Kevin Sport and Carl “The Cook” Lewis to share stories of country music legends, the lasting impact of “One More Day,” and why songwriting still feels like starting over. Along the way, they reflect on faith, lifelong friendships, and the people who make the journey worthwhile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PART 1: From Checkout Lines to Country Hits with Bobby Tomberlin

2026-10-2932:00

Before Bobby Tomberlin co-wrote Diamond Rio’s “One More Day,” he was chasing country music dreams while working nights at a Nashville grocery store. The hit songwriter joins Kevin Sport and Carl “The Cook” Lewis to share his journey from small-town Alabama to Music Row, the mentors who opened doors, and the personal stories behind his book, I’ve Lived Country Music. Along the way, Kevin and Bobby revisit their shared roots, lifelong friendships, and the faith that carried them through life's challenges. The conversation continues next episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

100 MPH & 400 Ribs: Carl’s Wild Night at Charlotte Motor Speedway

2026-10-2733:45

What happens when a barbecue pitmaster takes a 24-foot grill for a joyride around Charlotte Motor Speedway at nearly 100 miles per hour? In this episode of GRILLIN’ NATION, Kevin Sport and Carl “The Cook” Lewis revisit one of Carl’s wildest adventures, involving 400 racks of ribs, a late-night run-in with NASCAR security, and a story that even Dale Earnhardt couldn’t believe. Along the way, Carl shares memories of cooking for country music stars, while Kevin reflects on the friendships, music, and experiences that have shaped his career. From the legendary barbecue circuit to giving back to first responders, the two celebrate the unforgettable stories and connections that bring people together around the grill, all told from the legendary RCA Studios in Nashville, TN.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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