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We catch up with Ian “The Barbecue King” on life after retirement, the seven‑grill line‑up, and how a hobby turned into demos, brand partnerships, and feeding crowds without losing the fun. Travel, community, and a few honest fails shape a smarter, calmer approach to live fire.
• retirement, part‑time work, grandad life and more time at the grill
• seven‑grill set‑up, two pizza ovens and why each tool matters
• sustainable charcoal, Green Olive ambassadorship and fuel quality
• live demos with local butchers, fast formats and crowd tasting
• catering by accident, menu planning and service flow for 60 covers
• thermometers, rest and heat control as everyday discipline
• travel inspiration from Thailand to Abu Dhabi, pizzas and skewers
• barbecue fails that teach: scallops, overcooked steak, bad sauces
• community wins, charity book, events and steady Instagram growth
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Chapters
1. Sponsor & Welcome Back (00:00:00)
2. Ian’s Life Update: Retirement & Grandad (00:00:45)
3. The Hobby Gets Out of Hand (00:02:35)
4. Gear Deep Dive: Seven Grills & Ovens (00:05:15)
5. Charcoal Choices & Brand Ambassador Role (00:08:10)
6. Demos, Local Shows & Butcher Collabs (00:11:10)
7. Fast Cooks vs Low-and-Slow on Stage (00:14:30)
8. Accidental Catering: Feeding Big Groups (00:18:00)
9. Menu Planning, Prep, and Thermometers (00:22:00)
10. Midroll: AOS Outdoor Kitchens (00:25:20)
11. Travel Inspires the Fire (00:26:30)
12. Barbecue Fails: Scallops, Steaks, and Sauce (00:31:00)
13. Barbecue Bingo & Pizza Oven Talk (00:36:40)
14. Community, Charity Book, and Growth (00:41:30)
15. Wrap-Up & Where to Find Ian (00:46:00)
16. Closing & Listener Contact (00:49:55)
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