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Episode 11: Lars Smith: From Local Chef to Global Pizza Legend: The Journey of a Pizza Master
Episode 11
Tuesday, 23 December, 2025
Tee Public SitePizza Therapy Dashery Store https://pizzatherapy.dashery.com/ (Affiliate Link)More T-shirtshttps://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=2728 (Affiliate Link)Tee Public Pizza Therapy Storehttps://www.teepublic.com/stores/pizzatherapy (Affiliate Link)In this episode, World Pizza Champion Lars Smith shares the incredible story of his pizza journey—one filled with passion, persistence, and the rise of his award‑winning State of Mind Pizzerias. Lars explains how his path began at the legendary Pizza My Heart, a place he left more than once… but always returned to. Each time, the dough called him back.He talks about the moment everything changed: his decision to attend the International Pizza Expo. That experience didn't just inspire him—it confirmed that he had what it takes to make truly great pizza. And he's proven it ever since.Lars discusses the mentors who shaped his craft, including pizza icons John Arena and Leah Scurto, whose influence continues to guide his approach to dough, flavor, and creativity. He also gives a shout‑out to the California Milk Advisory Board, a partner he proudly supports.And of course—because this is Pizza Therapy—Lars closes with practical, heartfelt tips for the home pizza maker. Whether you're stretching your first dough or chasing the perfect bake, he's got wisdom you can use tonight.This is the story of a champion, a craftsman, and a man who lives and breathes pizza.Lars Smith Sites and Related Linkshttps://www.stateofmindslicehouse.com/https://www.stateofmindpublichouse.com/restauranthttps://www.instagram.com/lboogiesmith/?hl=enPizza My Hearthttps://www.pizzamyheart.com/Leah Scurtohttps://www.pizzaleah.com/Pizza Expohttps://pizzaexpo.pizzatoday.com/Chris Bianco Book https://amzn.to/3XQLOwU (Affiliate Link)John Arenahttps://metropizza.com/California Advisory Boardhttps://www.realcaliforniamilk.com/Check out new designs on TeePublic! Get high-quality tees featuring my original artwork - every purchase directly supports independent creators like me. Click the link to browse the collection! #SupportArtists #TeePublichttps://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=2728 (Affiliate Link)“As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.”Albert Grande Links: https://sleek.bio/pizzatherapyAlbert Grande More: https://sleek.bio/albertgrandeSubscribe to the Pizza Therapy YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/user/PizzaTherapy?sub_confirmation=1.Albert Grande's Amazon Influencer Pagehttps://www.amazon.com/shop/pizzatherapy (Affiliate Link)As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
