In this episode, George (Founder & CEO of VGAS) and MrFlavorsmith sit down with Captain Ron Cooks—one of the most respected names in the Big Green Egg and live-fire cooking community.

Ron shares his incredible journey from backyard barbecue enthusiast to cooking alongside some of the biggest names in barbecue, winning major live-fire competitions, teaching thousands of grillers, and building a passionate community around outdoor cooking.
In this episode we discuss:

🔥 How Captain Ron got started with barbecue
🥩 Why the Big Green Egg became his grill of choice
🏆 Winning South Beach Wine & Food Festival's Masters of Fire
🍖 Memphis in May, EggFests, and live-fire cooking events
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Teaching families and kids to cook together
🔥 Reverse searing steaks, pork butts, briskets, and barbecue tips
🦎 Cooking unusual meats—including smoked iguana!
🍔 Why barbecue is really about bringing people together

Whether you're a backyard griller, BBQ competition fan, Big Green Egg owner, Kamado enthusiast, or someone looking to improve your outdoor cooking skills, this conversation is packed with stories, tips, and inspiration.
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