In this episode of BBQ Therapy, host Tavis Bryant sits down with Jerry Belcastro of the Pizza Cookoff Association to talk about the explosive growth of competition pizza and the community forming around live-fire cooking. What started as a passion project has grown into a movement bringing pitmasters, pizza makers, and backyard cooks together across the country.

Jerry shares how the Pizza Cookoff Association was built, what makes pizza competitions unique, and why creativity and fun are driving more cooks into the world of outdoor cooking. From wood-fired ovens to competition judging, this conversation is packed with insight for anyone who loves fire, food, and fellowship.