Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show

Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show
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Welcome to Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show. Charred is a New Haven Style Pizza centric talk show that runs two shows a month. Hosted by Kevin Begley and Frank Zabski.  Monthly episodes feature different pizza industry guests from the New Haven and Connecticut pizza scene. Plus discussions, debate, and news about all things pizza.  Our mission is to celebrate all thing pizza in Connecticut. Subscribe and SHARE with all your pizza loving friends.  Let’s eat!

  1. 6d ago

    Liane From Big Green Truck Pizza

    This week on Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, we're joined by Liane from Big Green Truck Pizza. She shares how the business got started, memorable stories from Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest over the years, and what pizza fans can expect when they roll into this year's festival on August 2. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, it's a fun conversation about one of Connecticut's favorite mobile pizzerias!

    Liane From Big Green Truck Pizza

  2. Jul 10

    Trader Joe's Viral Pizza, Aaron Judge & Summer Pizza

    This week on Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, Kevin and Frank finally try the viral Trader Joe's Detroit-style pizza that's been all over social media. They also debate whether pizza belongs in the summertime, Frank tells the story of pizza fritta in the '80s, discuss Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton's recent visit to Modern Apizza, and answer listeners' biggest questions about the upcoming Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest. From frozen pizza reviews to New Haven pizza history, it's another packed episode for pizza fans everywhere.

    Trader Joe's Viral Pizza, Aaron Judge & Summer Pizza

  3. Jun 26

    Meet The Future of Connecticut Pizza: Mike Masto of Inferno Apizza

    This week on Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, Kevin and Frank sit down with Mike Masto, owner of Inferno Apizza in Wallingford. Mike shares how growing up making pizza with his grandfather inspired him to open his own pizzeria and why he's excited to be part of Connecticut's next generation of pizza makers. We also talk about building Inferno Apizza, what makes Connecticut's pizza community so unique, and what visitors can expect when Mike fires up the ovens at this year's Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest. It's a conversation about family traditions, hard work, and carrying Connecticut's pizza legacy into the future.

    Meet The Future of Connecticut Pizza: Mike Masto of Inferno Apizza

  4. Jun 12

    Makenzie Returns! Life at The Parlor, Pizza Truck Success & Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest

    Mackenzie from The Parlor in Stratford, CT joins us again after his first appearance back on Episode 8. In this conversation, we catch up on what the last few years have looked like for him. From running The Parlor and keeping up with busy weekends to expanding his pizza truck catering business and taking on a new business venture outside of pizza. We also preview the upcoming Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest, where Mackenzie will be serving his pizza alongside some of the state’s top pizzerias. It’s a great conversation about growth, hard work, and what it takes to keep building in the Connecticut pizza scene.

    Makenzie Returns! Life at The Parlor, Pizza Truck Success & Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest

  5. May 29

    Inside Frank Pepe’s: Pizza Trucks, Party Rooms & Family Tradition

    This week on Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, Kevin and Frank travel to Frank Pepe Pizzeria in West Hartford to talk with Director of Operations Jen Hart. Jen shares how she got started with Pepe's, what makes the company culture unique, and how the family-focused philosophy continues to shape the business today. We also discuss the West Hartford location's party room, the growing popularity of Pepe's catering services, the mobile pizza truck that's bringing apizza to events around the region, and the highly anticipated opening of the newest Pepe's location in Westport. A behind-the-scenes look at one of Connecticut's most iconic pizza brands and where it's headed next. 🍕🔥

    Inside Frank Pepe’s: Pizza Trucks, Party Rooms & Family Tradition

  6. May 15

    Frozen Pizza, Promposals & Potassium Bromate 🍕😳

    In Episode 59 of Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, we cover a little bit of everything happening in the pizza world right now. We talk about the latest updates surrounding Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest 2026, the frozen pizza people keep demanding we try, and the rise of Connecticut pizza prom-posals. Then Frank explains potassium bromate to Kevin and breaks down why the ingredient has suddenly become one of the biggest debates in pizza and baking circles. A little pizza culture, a little food science, and plenty of confusion along the way. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Amazon Music and wherever else you get your podcasts Subscribe and Follow HEREHave a pizza topic suggestions, thoughts, or questions? Email us: charrednewhaven@gmail.com

    Frozen Pizza, Promposals & Potassium Bromate 🍕😳

  7. May 1

    Brick Oven Pizza… in Your Home Oven?!

    Can you really make brick oven-style pizza at home? In Episode 58 of Charred, Frank shows us how to use fire bricks inside a regular oven to recreate that crispy, charred New Haven-style pizza at home. We break down the full method, what works, and what to watch out for if you try it yourself. Plus, we revisit Frank's viral video that started it all. Reading through some of the best, worst, and funniest comments from the internet. A mix of pizza technique, experimentation, and classic internet chaos. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Amazon Music and wherever else you get your podcasts Subscribe and Follow HEREHave a pizza topic suggestions, thoughts, or questions? Email us: charrednewhaven@gmail.com

    Brick Oven Pizza… in Your Home Oven?!

  8. Apr 17

    Kevin’s Pizza Party Adventure (And What We Learned)

    Kevin hosted his biggest home pizza night ever… and it didn’t exactly go according to plan. On this episode of Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show, Frank breaks down Kevin’s pizza party—what worked, what didn’t, and the biggest mistakes you should avoid if you’re cooking for a crowd. Plus: • A coworker unexpectedly ends up in a Dave Portnoy One Bite Pizza Review • The celebrity shouting out New Haven pizza at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana • Real talk about managing dough, timing, and oven chaos You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Amazon Music and wherever else you get your podcasts Subscribe and Follow HEREHave a pizza topic suggestions, thoughts, or questions? Email us: charrednewhaven@gmail.com

    Kevin’s Pizza Party Adventure (And What We Learned)
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Welcome to Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show. Charred is a New Haven Style Pizza centric talk show that runs two shows a month. Hosted by Kevin Begley and Frank Zabski.  Monthly episodes feature different pizza industry guests from the New Haven and Connecticut pizza scene. Plus discussions, debate, and news about all things pizza.  Our mission is to celebrate all thing pizza in Connecticut. Subscribe and SHARE with all your pizza loving friends.  Let’s eat!

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  • Creator
    Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Connoisseur Media
  • Show Website
    Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show