New 30-Episode Series Celebrating Griddle-Loving Home Cooks Across the Nation, Now Airing on Gusto TV and RFD-TV
CLEARWATER, FL, April 7, 2026 – Bluewater, the production company behind Griddle Nation, today announced the premiere of Griddle Nation, a 30-episode celebration of griddle-loving home cooks across the nation. The series debuts April 7 on Gusto TV and continues its weekly run on both Gusto TV and RFD-TV throughout the season.
Griddle Nation is hosted by Chef Nate Lippy and “Not-a-Chef” CJ Frazier, two griddle cooking enthusiasts who bring energy, humor, and culinary creativity to every episode. Each week, the show explores a new food theme, from smashburgers and hibachi to campsite cuisine and elevated eats, featuring three original recipes, a community viewer battle poll, and viewer submissions curated and produced for broadcast.
The series taps into the explosive growth of griddle cooking, a cultural phenomenon that has turned backyard cooking into a nationwide passion. With an emphasis on accessibility, community, and real people behind the plates, Griddle Nation delivers a dynamic mix of food education, competition, and inspiration, inviting viewers everywhere to fire up their griddles and join in.
“Griddle Nation is exactly the kind of show we built Bluewater to make,” said Andy Latimer, Executive Producer of Griddle Nation. “It’s rooted in real culture, built around a passionate community, and built for multi-platform audiences.”
New episodes premiere Tuesdays on Gusto TV at 5:30pm and 11pm ET, and Wednesdays on RFD-TV at 9pm ET, with additional airings Thursdays on both networks. The series launches on Gusto TV and RFD-TV, with plans to expand distribution to reach broader audiences domestically and internationally. Recipes, episode guides, and community content are available at griddlenation.com.
The creative of Griddle Nation allowed for meaningful brand partnerships that enhanced the show throughout its 30-episode run. Brands featured include Blackstone, the leading griddle manufacturer; Graza, the premium squeeze-bottle olive oil brand; Schweid & Sons, purveyors of premium beef blends; Mission Foods, the world’s leading tortilla brand; and Safe Catch, the seafood brand known for testing every catch for mercury.
About Griddle Nation
Griddle Nation is a 30-episode series produced by Bluewater celebrating griddle-loving home cooks across America through weekly themed episodes, original recipes, and a vibrant community of griddle enthusiasts. Hosted by Chef Nate Lippy and “Not-a-Chef” CJ Frazier, the show airs weekly on Gusto TV and RFD-TV. Find episodes, recipes, and more at griddlenation.com. Follow the show at @griddlenationshow on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.
About Bluewater:
Bluewater is a fully converged advertising and production agency that unites strategy, creative, production, media, and commerce under one roof. Founded over 25 years ago and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, with offices and fulfillment operations in Memphis, Tennessee, Bluewater delivers measurable brand growth through creative storytelling, branded entertainment, and AI-driven media mix models spanning traditional, CTV, and digital channels. Learn more at www.bluewater.tv
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