Charred: A New Haven Pizza Show
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!
Episodes
May 30, 2025 • 24 mins
We're back in-studio for episode 35 with a recap of our pizza filled Memorial Day Weekends, a heated debated about New York vs Brooklyn pies, our Connecticut Pizza and Brew Fest is less than 2 months away, and Kevin explains Yacht Rock to Frank.
- Intro
- Memorial Day Weekend recaps
- Kevin's spreading the Charred brand in Brooklyn
- Is Brooklyn pizza actually better than the rest of NY Pizza?
- Sally...
- Intro
- Memorial Day Weekend recaps
- Kevin's spreading the Charred brand in Brooklyn
- Is Brooklyn pizza actually better than the rest of NY Pizza?
- Sally...
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May 16, 2025 • 23 mins
What do you get when you mix a firehouse, a pizza oven, and nearly a decade of delays? One blazing hot story. In this episode we head to Milford, CT to meet up with Marty, the owner of Fire Engine Pizza Co., a pizzeria finally firing on all cylinders after 8 long years of setbacks. Hear how this historic firehouse went from sirens to slices, and why it was worth every scorched nerve and burnt crust along the way.
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May 2, 2025 • 25 mins
This week we are back on the road in Milford, CT for the first of two episodes at the much anticipated, finally opened, Fire Engine Pizza on Melba Ave!
Topics discussed include:
- Fire Engine Pizza Milford
- Frank's Parking Lot Pizza soft launch
- Cinco De Mayo Pizza
- Naming A Pizza After Ourselves
- How Frank Make sPizza On The Grill
- Ooni's new dough mixer
- CT Pizza Trail voting end...
Topics discussed include:
- Fire Engine Pizza Milford
- Frank's Parking Lot Pizza soft launch
- Cinco De Mayo Pizza
- Naming A Pizza After Ourselves
- How Frank Make sPizza On The Grill
- Ooni's new dough mixer
- CT Pizza Trail voting end...
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April 18, 2025 • 24 mins
What happens when a guy in Windham, Maine becomes obsessed with New Haven-style apizza and decides to bring it north? In Episode 32 of Charred we sit down with Chris the owner of Fire & Ice, a pizzeria making waves (and smoke) with its charred crust, thin pies, and unapologetically New Haven attitude.
He shares wild stories from his journey:
🍕 Learning to make apizza from Frank's videos
🔥 Getting Maine...
He shares wild stories from his journey:
🍕 Learning to make apizza from Frank's videos
🔥 Getting Maine...
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April 4, 2025 • 24 mins
Back in our studio this week with a fancy new tablecloth and lots of pizza takes to sling at you.
Topics include:
- Pizza art from Kevn's kids
- Oranges and fruit on pizza
- Fire Engine Pizza Opens in Milford
- Pizza Lyfe Milford coming soon?
- Is Milford becoming the new Pizza Capital of CT?
- Riko's expansion to a full-service pizzeria
- Next Door New Haven closing their "doors" for go...
Topics include:
- Pizza art from Kevn's kids
- Oranges and fruit on pizza
- Fire Engine Pizza Opens in Milford
- Pizza Lyfe Milford coming soon?
- Is Milford becoming the new Pizza Capital of CT?
- Riko's expansion to a full-service pizzeria
- Next Door New Haven closing their "doors" for go...
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March 21, 2025 • 22 mins
Connecticut is known for its legendary pizza, but Kevin Rizzo of Rizzo’s Original Pizza Tubs in Hamden, CT, is taking things to a whole new level—literally! In this episode of Charred New Haven, we dive into Kevin’s unique spin on the pizza game: the pizza tub. Is it deep dish? Is it New Haven-style? Is it something entirely new? We get the full story behind this delicious creation, Kevin’s journey in the pizza business, and w...
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March 7, 2025 • 22 mins
We are on the road again for episode 29. This time we ventured up The Merritt Parkway to Hamden, CT to Rizzo's Original Pizza Tubs!
Topics include:
- On the road at Rizzo's
- 70 years of Grand Apizza
- Parking Lot Pizza Update
- CT Pizza & Brew Fest 3!
- Smell of Pizza Reduces Stress Boosts Mood
- Pizza in Movies
- Thoughts on Stuffed Crust Pizza
- St. Patrick's Day Pizza Ideas<...
Topics include:
- On the road at Rizzo's
- 70 years of Grand Apizza
- Parking Lot Pizza Update
- CT Pizza & Brew Fest 3!
- Smell of Pizza Reduces Stress Boosts Mood
- Pizza in Movies
- Thoughts on Stuffed Crust Pizza
- St. Patrick's Day Pizza Ideas<...
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February 21, 2025 • 29 mins
This week we headed up 95 to visit to a local favorite pizza spot we had heard a lot about. Sarah Lopez co-owns Pasta Avest & Pizzeria in Connecticut with her husband, Neco Lopez. She gave us the full history of how they took a local Guilford staple and made it their own. From their years working in fine dining in Washington, DC to meeting each other in a pizzeria, then moving to CT to pursue their dream of running a famil...
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February 7, 2025 • 23 mins
We are on the road again at Pasta Avest in Guilford, CT for episode 27. Celebrating National Pizza Day (this Sunday February 9th) and 1 year of Charred!
Topics Include:
- Happy National Pizza Day and 1 Year of Charred
- New stickers and merch
- National Pizza Day in Connecticut
- Thoughts on the latest U.S. Pizza Industry Stats Chart
- Latest CT Pizza News
- Kevin's Pizza Kit experience
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Topics Include:
- Happy National Pizza Day and 1 Year of Charred
- New stickers and merch
- National Pizza Day in Connecticut
- Thoughts on the latest U.S. Pizza Industry Stats Chart
- Latest CT Pizza News
- Kevin's Pizza Kit experience
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January 24, 2025 • 22 mins
Back in the studio for episode 26 we play catchup on the latest pizza news and stories that have come across our desk. Frank also announces his new Parking Lot Pizza idea.
Topics Inclue:
- Starting off the year and our plans for the Charred set
- Frank’s Parking Lot Pizza idea
- New Haven Pizza Airbnb
- Article from The Atlantic on homemade pizza
- Hype building for the new “Ah-beetz” Franchise ...
Topics Inclue:
- Starting off the year and our plans for the Charred set
- Frank’s Parking Lot Pizza idea
- New Haven Pizza Airbnb
- Article from The Atlantic on homemade pizza
- Hype building for the new “Ah-beetz” Franchise ...
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January 10, 2025 • 24 mins
We're starting 2025 with a bang. Welcoming in a massive guest for the first episode of the year. Max Lewis owner of Lenny’s Apizza, London’s first New Haven Apizza joint. Max tells us the fascinating backstory of how he fell in love with New Haven style Apizza. From visiting Wooster Street for the first time a few years ago, to finding Frank's pizza making videos on YouTube, it's been a tale written in the cheesy, crispy, char...
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December 27, 2024 • 24 mins
To wrap up our first year of the show Frank and Kevin count down their favorite New Haven pizza moments of 2024. They also get into their favorite episodes in year one of Charred.
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December 13, 2024 • 24 mins
This week Frank continues his demo series with how to make New Haven style sauce. We also give you a holiday gift guide for the pizza maker or pizza lover on your list. And a sneak peek at our new custom Charred hats!
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November 29, 2024 • 24 mins
This week Kevin and Frank are full from Thanksgiving dinner and ready to talk pizza
Topics include:
- Making a Thanksgiving Pizza
- Ordering cheese-less pizza
- Upside down cast iron pizza
- Frank's new pizza style concept, Barbeetz!
- Pizza Delivery Guy Vs Dog
- RIP Butch founder of Mike's Apizza West Haven
- Bimonte's Mr. B's Pizza in Cheshire closing its doors after 32 years
- Ah-Be...
Topics include:
- Making a Thanksgiving Pizza
- Ordering cheese-less pizza
- Upside down cast iron pizza
- Frank's new pizza style concept, Barbeetz!
- Pizza Delivery Guy Vs Dog
- RIP Butch founder of Mike's Apizza West Haven
- Bimonte's Mr. B's Pizza in Cheshire closing its doors after 32 years
- Ah-Be...
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November 15, 2024 • 29 mins
This week, we are joined by the incredibly talented artist, creator, and visionary Michael Pollock from New Haven Pizza Club. You've proably seen his 9,000 pound pizza statue either at The District in New Haven or outside of Modern Apizza. We talk with Michael about his creative journey, passion for pizza and his city, and how art and food collide. He brought plenty of cool pizza art for us to geek out over too.
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November 1, 2024 • 23 mins
Fresh off Halloween Frank and Kevin are back in the studio for the 20th episode of Charred and the first Demo episode!
Frank gives a how-to demo on the exact science behind making New Have Style dough. Kevin lends a hand to give you all the steps you'll need to make a true New Have Apizza.
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Frank gives a how-to demo on the exact science behind making New Have Style dough. Kevin lends a hand to give you all the steps you'll need to make a true New Have Apizza.
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October 18, 2024 • 25 mins
Frank and Kevin are back in the home base studio this week with a bit of a Halloween flare.
Topics include:
October Is National Pizza Month
Detroit style pizza in Connecticut
Halloween themed pizza
Pizza costume ideas for Halloween
Fall foods on pizza CT
Our new mascot, Char!
Our favorite "pizza's" in Connecticut
You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
Topics include:
October Is National Pizza Month
Detroit style pizza in Connecticut
Halloween themed pizza
Pizza costume ideas for Halloween
Fall foods on pizza CT
Our new mascot, Char!
Our favorite "pizza's" in Connecticut
You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spoti...
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October 4, 2024 • 29 mins
In this episode Frank and Kevin stopped by to see Mike Avena, who last year reopened the former Abate's Pizza location as We're Back Pizza right off the Boston Post Road on the Orange/West Haven line. Mike tells the whole story of how he started out on Wooster Street, semi-retired to Florida, then made his way back to Connecticut. We also get an up close look and taste of their signature famous Sicilian and Grandma slices. And...
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September 20, 2024 • 22 mins
Frank and Kevin are back for our first "in-studio" episode of Charred!
Topics include:
- Connecticut Pizza & Brewfest Recap
- CT's new pizza sign
- Sally's Wethersfield grand opening
- Pizza art exhibit pop-up in New Haven
- CT Pizza at music festivals
You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Amazon Music and wherever else you get your podca...
Topics include:
- Connecticut Pizza & Brewfest Recap
- CT's new pizza sign
- Sally's Wethersfield grand opening
- Pizza art exhibit pop-up in New Haven
- CT Pizza at music festivals
You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Google, Amazon Music and wherever else you get your podca...
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September 6, 2024 • 40 mins
Re-live the main event panel at the 2024 Connecticut Pizza & Brew Fest where Kevin and Frank host the true icons of Wooster Street and the New Haven pizza scene. Sally's, Pepe's, Ernie's, Grand, and Big Green Truck Pizza all in one room telling stories and sharing their love for our state's most beloved food.
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