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May 4, 2024

A Slice of Innovation: Tasting the Unexpected at Bonci Pizzarium in R…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Wood Fired Oven podcast, join me as I embark on an early evening walk through Rome, weaving through bustling streets en route to the legendary Bonci Pizzarium. Founded by Gabrie...

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March 25, 2024

From Rome's Heart to Caiazzo's Soul: My Journey from the Colosseum to…

In this season three premiere, I celebrate Italy's ancient and revered baking traditions by journeying from the historic Colosseum in Rome to the culinary haven of Caiazzo, specifically to dine at the acclaimed Pepe in Grani....

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Oct. 19, 2023

Season 3 - The Fire Gets Hotter

Welcome to a brand-new season of the Wood Fired Oven Podcast with your host, Mark Goston! In this teaser episode, we're giving you a sneak peek into what's cooking for Season 3. Get ready to stoke the fires of your …

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April 30, 2023

Masterclass Part 5 - The Finale. A live cook featuring buttery bread…

Welcome to part 5…the last episode .. the finale… of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you …

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April 16, 2023

Masterclass Part 4 - Thermocouples, heat assessments, cooking tools a…

Welcome to part 4 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the previous …

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April 2, 2023

Masterclass Part 3 - Tarte Tatan, lahmacun, lamb kleftiko, rabbit ste…

Welcome to part 3 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the previous …

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March 19, 2023

Masterclass Part 2 - Steaks, pizza, crispy chicken, porchetta and smo…

Welcome to part 2 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. If you haven’t listened to the first …

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March 12, 2023

Masterclass Part 1 - Introducing David Jones from the Manna From Devo…

Welcome to part 1 of this 5 part Wood Fired Oven Masterclass Series where I sit down in the United Kingdom and talk to David Jones from the Manna from Devon Cooking school. They specialize in teaching wood fired oven …

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March 3, 2023

The Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 2

I am back at the Fire Brick Company in Melbourne, Australia for Part 2 of this amazing factory tour. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, take a listen to that episode first, before you get into this one! The …

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Dec. 11, 2022

Fireside chat with Julie Riding from the United Kingdom.

In this episode, I travel to the United Kingdom to interview a fabulous wood fired oven home cook. I spent an afternoon with Julie chatting about her passion for people, food and her gorgeous wood fired oven. So nice to …

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Nov. 6, 2022

Hadrian's Wall - Live Walk. Searching for an Ancient Roman Wood Fired…

Join me for a live walk along the ancient Hadrian's Wall in the United Kingdom, as I go searching for a 2000 year old ancient wood fired oven inside Housesteads Roman Fort. Take a listen to the gorgeous ambience of …

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Oct. 7, 2022

Fireside Chat with Vanessa Niño

Join me as I sit down and have a chat with Vanessa Niño - a Colombian wood fired oven home cook. You will get inspired by some amazing Colombian and Brazilian foods as we talk about her journey from Bogotá …

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Sept. 25, 2022

Live Cook - Wood Fired Oven Slow cooked Beef Rendang in the Pouring R…

This week, I am cooking a gorgeous slow cooked Beef Rendang in the pouring rain! Brisbane, Australia has seen some astonishing wet weather during this so called 'dry season'. This weekend, I try to get out and cook in the …

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Sept. 11, 2022

The Fire Brick Company Factory Tour with Ben Guilford – Part 1

Join me as I go exploring the multiple factories at The Firebrick Company in Australia. They manufacture some of the best Wood Fired Ovens on the planet. I even have their D105 brick oven in my backyard! Ben Guilford was …

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Aug. 28, 2022

Fire side chat with Chris Vozzo

Join me as I have a fire side chat with one of Instagrams most prolific Wood Fired Oven home cooks. I recently had the privilege to go and meet Chis Vozzo and his lovely family in southern Queensland, Australia. Following …

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Aug. 14, 2022

Our Cooking With Fire Book Recommendations - A Crowd Sourced Episode.

What better way to start my day, than sipping some gorgeous coffee at a cafe, flicking through a stack of amazing cooking with fire books on the small table in front of me. Listening to some of your incredible recommendations...

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July 31, 2022

Masterclass Interview - Ben Guilford from The Fire Brick Company.

Join me as Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast kicks off with this amazing chat with Ben Guilford, founder of The Fire Brick Company in Australia. I flew to Melbourne and chatted to Ben in person for this …

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July 27, 2022

Welcome to Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast!

Season 2 has arrived! With just days to go before the first major episode of Season 2 - it is so good to be back. Take a quick listen to see what's in store for the show over the next …

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June 20, 2022

Season Two - Sneak Listen!

With Season 2 of the Wood Fired Oven podcast right around the corner, I thought I would share with you a few audio excerpts from a couple of amazing interviews I have had lately for season 2. Join me as …

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Dec. 19, 2021

That’s a wrap! It’s the end of Season 1. What’s next for the Wood Fir…

It’s a wrap! Thanks for supporting the Wood Fired Oven Podcast during 2021. Join me as I wrap up an incredible first season of the show. I wish you all the very best for this very special season. Stay safe, …

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Dec. 12, 2021

Masterclass Interview - Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube …

Join me as I chat to Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube, about his love for fire, food and most importantly family. Over the past 3-4 years, Clive has inspired, educated and motivated countless wood fired oven enthu...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Come on the show and share your Wood Fired Oven story

I would LOVE to have YOU on the podcast! If you have a great story, a unique perspective or you're are a great story teller and passionate with cooking in your Wood Fired Oven - take a listen to this …

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Nov. 10, 2021

Clive - The Wood Fired Oven Chef (from YouTube) is coming to the sho…

I’m very excited to announce that Clive, The Wood Fired Oven Chef from YouTube, is coming on the show in a few weeks! I’ll be taking a deep dive into Clive’s wood fired oven journey, and explore his incredible cooking …

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Oct. 31, 2021

Live Cook - Hay smoked T-Bone Time in the Wood Fired Oven

Join me this week as I tackle smoking and cooking a HUGE 8cm (3 inch) T-bone steak in the Wood Fired Oven. T-Bones, or Porterhouse steak as some folk know it by, is a classic cut for the BBQ (which …

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