Tech, BBQ, and the Blackstone Lifestyle with Mark Robson - HGG678

Tech, BBQ, and the Blackstone Lifestyle with Mark Robson - HGG678

From Home Gadget Geeks by Jim Collison

April 25, 2026 · 1h 26m

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Mark Robson about the intersection of technology and outdoor cooking.

Full show notes, transcriptions (available on request), audio and video at http://theAverageGuy.tv/hgg678 What happens when technology troubleshooting meets backyard cooking, meal planning, and a growing obsession with grills? This week, Mark Robson returns to Home Gadget Geeks for a relaxed conversation that blends home tech, networking stories, pellet grills, Blackstone cooking, pizza ovens, and the routines that make outdoor cooking such an addictive hobby. From fixing a broken cable that disrupted a mesh network to experimenting with dry brining, reverse searing, and maple syrup in savory dishes, this episode covers the overlap between gadgets, workflow, and food culture. If you enjoy cooking, grilling, home labs, or simply building better systems around hobbies, this episode delivers practical ideas and entertaining stories. Thanks for listening!

People in this episode

Host: Jim Collison

Guest: Mark Robson

Topics covered

  • technology
  • cooking
  • grilling
  • outdoor cooking
  • meal planning
  • home labs

Keywords

  • technology troubleshooting
  • backyard cooking
  • pellet grills
  • pizza ovens
  • dry brining
  • reverse searing
  • food culture

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Home Gadget Geeks

Places: Blackstone, theAverageGuy.tv

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