<p>Al Frugoni is bringing the Open Fire Meetup and the Open Fire World Championship to Memphis in May, and it’s bigger than most people realize. This episode breaks down how Open Fire started as a small influencer cook in 2021 and turned into a movement that now unites pitmasters, competition legends, and fans around live flame. We talk why open fire feels different, how the competition sold out fast, the rigs and whole-animal cooks coming to Memphis, and why you should grab your ticket early if you want to see something Memphis has never seen before. </p><p><br></p>