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Mike & Matt are willing to take the heat (and potential pain) for you through their podcast The Heat Source. They will taste, review, and learn about the world of hot sauce one bottle at a time, from small-batch to commercial brands. If you like it spicy,

Hot Sauce Reviews by Mike & Matt


    • May 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 59m AVG DURATION
    • 133 EPISODES


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    Sweet Jalapeno Reaper by Stanky Sauce & Trinidad Thyme Bomb by Black Eyed Susan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 65:46


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We welcome back Stanky Sauce to the table as we try their latest endeavor, Sweet Jalapeno Reaper. We also try a new brand today with Black Eyed Susan's Trinidad Thyme Bomb. We got to visit both these makers at previous shows and love sharing their brands. We dive into the sauces, monkeys and pringles among other things. This week's episode is sponsored by Scovilled.com. Be sure to check them out and use 'Theheatsource' for 50% off your first month subscription box.Stanky Sauce Links: WEB - IGBlack Eyed Susan Spice Co Links: WEB - IGJoin our Patreon for more content HERE !!Join our Patreon for more content HERE !! Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    HornetBOMB by Pex Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 61:46


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!Pex Peppers returns with a stinger of a sauce. HornetBOMB has a hell of a punch with a simple ingredient list. We build our perfect hot sauce festival, bean millionaires, Direwolves, and more. LinksWeb - HEREIG - HEREYouTube - HEREJoin our Patreon for more content HERE !! Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Butter Chicken Habanero by Chev's Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 62:05


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with a Canadian brand, Chev's Hot Sauce, and their Butter Chicken Habanero. Mike has talked about Butter Chicken dishes several times in the past and this was primed for him. We talk about some technical difficulties, Mike's podcast promotion, Serbian apple farmers, and claustrophobic bunkers. Please enjoy.Check out the sauces from this brand here:Chev's - Website - InstagramJoin our Patreon for more content HERE !! Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    We are joined by Radhi of Hot Box Philly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 70:18


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are joined this week by Radhi of Hot Box Philly. He and Steve of Pickle Monster have joined forces to create this new brand to help makers fulfill their dreams. We talk about how Faiya has changed in this new brand and many more random items. If you want to see their full lineup please check out the links below:Hot Box Philly WEB - InstagramJoin our Patreon for more content HERE !! Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Hot Sauce Guide joins the Podcast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 74:29


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are joined by Mark aka Hot Sauce Guide to talk to him about the Fiery Foods Show, his review process, new collabs and more. He has been a staple in the hot sauce community and has given reliable insight into hot sauce reviews over the last 5 years. Check out his page below!INSTAGRAMPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Everything but the Taco by Seed Ranch Flavor Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 49:12


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with another new brand to the podcast, Seed Ranch Flavor Co! We dive into this Colorado based hot sauce company that promotes clean vegan sauces. We started with their taco sauce and we know how we're topping our mexican dishes for a while now. We talk hot sauce, updates from across the league, basketball debates and more.Check out Seed Ranch Flavor Co here:WEB - Instagram - FacebookPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Black Garlic Cayenne - Burke's & Cocoa Chaos by Butch's Hot Stuff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 64:20


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!Two new sauces that were recommended by different hot sauce makers! Burke's Hot Sauce was a brand we first encountered in the first Boston Hot Sauce Festival and Hook & Arrow sent us their latest flavor of Black Garlic Cayenne. At the Philly Show, Lorne of Hot Graham Sauce Co handed us Cocoa Chaos by Butch's Hot Stuff. Both incredible sauces and one of us gave an all time score. Please enjoy.Burke's Hot Sauce - Web - InstagramButch's Hot Stuff Hot Sauce - Web - InstagramPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Cast Iron Kyle Joins for Revenge of the Fifth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 95:43


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!Kyle Seip known as Cast Iron Kyle on socials is back to talk the upcoming hot sauce festival season. We reflect on the Philly Show last year and the new dates for this year (March 29-30). It's his 5th time on the podcast and we discuss Craft Beer, Hungry Hippos, Grave Digger, and an NBA Hot sauce crossover Matt was unaware of. Please check out Kyle and his upcoming events below:Instagram - HEREPhilly Hot Sauce Festival - HEREBoston Hot Sauce Festival - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Easy Green by Fat Baby Hot Sauce & Hot House by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 71:35


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This week we got to try two classic sauces with a twist. Easy Green is a Salsa Verde that ramps up the heat and adds some fresh pineapple while Hot House is a Hot Ones exclusive that gives you insane heat along with great dill and cilantro. WE talk sauces, nostalgia, walls of hot sauce, baby whales and more.Fat Baby Hot SauceWeb - HEREIG - HEREFB - HEREButterfly Bakery of VermontWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Blueberry Carolina Reaper by Long Island Pepper Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 53:54


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with a new sauce brand from Long Island, the aptly named "Long Island Pepper Co". Locally sourced ingredients and a long history of growing peppers that finally said "What if". We talk about the brand, blueberries, long island beverages, and weigh in on the upcoming Superbowl. Please check out details of this brand that we will be trying more of in the links below - Website - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Smoked Red Jalapeno by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont & Penance Due by 9 Circles of Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 56:19


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This week we cover both sides of the US with Butterfly Bakery of Vermont and the Eugene Oregon 9 Circles of Hell sauce. We review these sauces, return our NBA or Sauce Maker game, talk classic movies and Mike's crazy sports takes. Butterfly Bakery of VermontWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HERE9 Circles of HellWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Wildberry Whoop-Ass by Pex Peppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 55:40


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!Our new year starts with a new sauce. One of the hottest we've had in a while, Wildberry Whoop-Ass brings the hurt with 7 Pot Primo Peppers, but gives us some sweetness too. We struggle through the heat as we talk bowl season, random museums, and Matt's alter ego.LinksWeb - HEREIG - HEREYouTube - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Spicy Jawn from Mammoth & Matanza by Barbaro Mojo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 70:31


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We have a belated episode from the Holiday season. WE are trying a pair of new flavors from well known brands. One Florida based brand with a superhot answer to the demand for more heat while keeping it's roots in Mojo based sauces, Matanza, and the other a collab with DJ Tonka's Podcast that takes a traditional sauce and cranks it up on flavor. We talk sauces, Mario's dating life, breaking the rules and more.**We did have some recording issues on the last 20 minutes, we do apologize**Mammoth Sauce CoWebsiteInstagramBarbaro MojoWebsite - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Caribbean Scorpion by Family Band & Dies Irae by Hot Graham Sauce Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 68:53


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We dive into a few of the hotter selections from our favorite brands. Family Band has a Caribbean Scorpion with great heat, natural sweetness, and unique flavor. Hot Graham Sauce co has a new answer for "What's the hottest sauce you have?". We dive into the sauces, marathons, weird fish, and more on this week's episode.Family BandWebsite - HEREIG - HEREHot Graham Sauce CoInstagramWebsitePlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Jalapeno, Tequila & Lime by Queen Majesty & Road Dawg by Sauce Leopard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 43:27


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with sauces spanning New York to Denver with a killer Green sauce with Tequila and Lime from Queen Majesty and a fresh Fresno garlic sauce from Sauce Leopard. We dive into these sauces, discuss treacherous drives, overpriced hot sauce, Creed song memory and more.If you haven't yet, please check out these brands below:Queen MajestyWebsite - HEREIG - HERESauce LeopardWebsite - HEREInstagram - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Cilantro Onion by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont & Brian Boru's Curry by Craic Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 57:49


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This holiday week we try two sauces from the East coast in Craic Sauce & Butterfly Bakery of Vermont. Both brands that we have been impressed with before so we dive into the sauces, Greek athlete food prep, symbiote relationships of butterflies, and origins of iconic beer logos.Butterfly Bakery of VermontWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HERECraic SauceWeb - HEREIG - HEREPodcast - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Fire Roasted Serrano by Maletta's & Ghosted by Down 2 Ferment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 49:40


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with two of our favorite sauce makers. We talk about their sauces, the accidental history of matches, and giant secret animals. It all makes sense after you listen. Also check out the link HERE for a killer recipe shared with me by Lorne Graham of Hot Graham Sauce Co.Maletta'sWebsite - HEREInstagram - HEREDown2FermentWebsite - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Lord of the Wings by Galactic Hobo & Evil Deeds by 9 Circles of Hell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 67:43


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with two brands we enjoy. One in Galactic Hobo is a long standing brand on our podcast and Aaron has produced a new limited release sauce of his daydream collection. A bacon buffalo hot sauce is just what the doctor ordered to get back on track with episodes. 9 Circles of Hell is a brand we are just starting to get to know as we work up the heat level of his sauces. This is an everyday red sauce with medium heat. WE enjoy the sauces, catch up on past events, and talk hot sauce shows. Galactic HoboWEB - HEREIG - HERE9 Circles of HellWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Maple Wood Smoked Onion by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 56:09


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back after a short break from recording and we are gearing back up with an amazing brand in Butterfly Bakery of Vermont. Their Maple Wood Smoked Onion is an amazing sauce that is an incredible flavor with surprisingly minimal ingredients. We talk about the brand, the sauce, a new NBA game,  butterflies and wrinkled dogs. Be sure to check out he brand in the links below. Web - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Kris from Ginger Goat talks Goat Fest!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 61:16


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are joined by another guest, this week it is Kris Ronan from Ginger Goat. He is on to talk about the upcoming event called Goat Fest. A festival that combines Oktoberfest, sideshows, music, oyster bars with our favorite....Hot Sauce. Be sure to tune in and find us at the event this Saturday Sept 28th from 11-10Goat Fest Tickets - HEREGinger GoatIG - HEREWeb - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    David from Apicklelypse Joins In

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 88:40


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!After a short hiatus we are back with a special guest on the podcast. David from Apicklelypse joins us to talk his hot sauce journey, recent shows, and doomsday prepping. We love his sauce and even crack open a new recipe of a favorite of ours. Please enjoy and check out his stuff in the links below.ApicklelypseWeb - HEREIG - HEREBrian Ambs Review - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Sauerkraut Mustard & Chipotle by Hook & Arrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 65:26


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back after the Philly Hot Sauce festival to talk the show and try new brand new sauces from one of our favorites, Hook & Arrow. They have added a few diverse additions to their catalog and we were excited to try them. We also talk rival mexican fast food, lucky raisins, beerfest, and fake Olive Gardens.Hook & ArrowWebsite - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    White Lies by 9 Circles of Hell Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 42:37


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We are back with a new sauce brand out of Oregon. You may have caught them this last weekend at the Portland Hot Sauce Expo, 9 Circles of Hell. We talk their origins, try their sauce and get into some fun facts around lies. It's good to be back after an unplanned hiatus and just in time for some big events happening these coming weeks.Web - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Shrunken Head by Apicklelypse & Deluxe by Lucky Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 70:46


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We tried two killer sauces this week from out west. Apicklelypse out of Santa Fe, NM gives us a green sauce that is leading the pack on flavor. Scott from Lucky Dog has come out with a second new flavor this year and the name is very fitting "Deluxe". We taste and talk sauces, discuss Matt's latest food challenge, dive into Magic and more.ApicklelypseWeb - HEREIG - HERELucky DogInstagram - HEREWebsite - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Raven's Wine by Halogi & Haban-güero Piña by Down2Ferment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 64:28


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This week we tried a few of our favorite brands with Halogi & Down 2 Ferment. Norse Mythology and Funny Innuendos, that's what we like. We talk sauce, new peppers, competitive bloody mary brunches and delicious viruses.HalogiWebsite - HEREIG - HEREDown2FermentWebsite - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Brat Sauce by Fat Baby Hot Sauce & Mikey V's Hot Chip Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 52:21


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!It's the 4th of July and we are celebrating with sauces that coincide with the American holiday. Brat Sauce to go on hot dogs and brats and a Flamin' Hot Cheeto infused hot sauce from Mikey V. We talk holiday food, traveling across the country, prehistoric BBQ, and the amount of cows it takes to make Cheeto dust....Happy 4th!Fat Baby Hot SauceWeb - HEREIG - HEREFB - HERE Mikey V:Web - HEREIG - HEREFB - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Vomit by Maletta's & Ghost Racha by High Desert Sauce Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2024 58:13


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This week we tried a sauce that's name doesn't do it justice in Vomit by Maletta's and a classic with the heat cranked up to 11 in HDSC's Ghost Racha. Both incredible sauces at different heat levels.Maletta'sWebsite - HEREInstagram - HEREHigh Desert Sauce CoInstagram - HEREWebsite - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Indian Summer by Jersey Barnfire & Hutchins Farm harvest by Craic Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 72:15


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!We dive into a long running staple sauce and a limited release with two east coast makers that know exactly how to perfect their flavors. We discuss the Indian migration controversy, Scotch Whisky, and more.Jersey BarnfireWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HERECraic Sauce Website - HEREIG - HEREPodcast - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Draugr's Demise by Halogi Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 44:24


    Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode!This week we are venturing into Halogi Hot Sauce out of South Dakota. We got our hands on a few bottles at the Fiery Food Show and this week's sauce acts like it's sauce name as a Draugr. We discuss the sauce, the flavor, the poppy seed secret, and more.Website - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Sasquatch Sweat & Werewolf Piss by Apicklelypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 44:24


    We doubled up with New Mexico Sauce brand Apicklelypse. Aside from having some of the most creative sauce names, this brand brings unique flavors and interesting combinations that we don't see often. We get into the lore of the names of the sauces, we talk animal urine, and get into the longest running ecological study.ApicklelypseWeb - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Clucky Dog by Lucky Dog & Ramped Up by Jersey Barnfire

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2024 44:46


    We have a couple new sauces from long standing brands. Lucky Dog has finally gotten onto the Wing Sauce boat with his Clucky Dog sauce. A Buttery Cayenne & Habanero Wing Sauce that gives Scott his unique vision to the traditional. We also have Ramped Up from the East Coast staple, Jersey Barnfire. A mix of garlic, leek, and onion gives this a great mild sauce for a multitude of dishes. Check out more about both brands in the links below.Lucky DogInstagram - HEREWebsite - HEREWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    All Red Episode with Whitehouse Station

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 54:29


    We are doing a trio of sauce from Whitehosue Station today. John was gracious enough to send us an array of his red sauces and we were excited to taste the difference between each. We get into the ingredients, top chicken wing sauces, Mike's Lebron hate, and more this week.Whitehouse StationWebsite - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Hot Sauce Draft with Brian Ambs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 61:54


    We are celebrating our 101st episode with a special guest from the Hot Sauce Community, Brian Ambs. We decided to change up the format and draft "Best Foods to put Hot Sauce on" between the 3 of us. We discuss plenty of sauce pairings to go with the foods, preference and strategy of using sauce, and other topics along the way. Be sure to check out Brian on his numerous social media outlets below:Youtube - HEREPatreon - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Har-issa Vibe! & Roasted Hatch Chili by Down2Ferment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 53:10


    We are recording our 100th episode with another brand's Anniversary sauce. Down to Ferment has been a staple of our podcast and they have a new Harissa Style Mustard hot sauce that is available now. We we re excited to try this and the first entry of their limited "One Pump Chump" series. Lots of great facts to pull from this one and Matt argues why one pump chump could actually be a compliment.....Website - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Honey Habanero by Crushers Truck Sauce & Scotch Bonnet Sauce from Neil's Real Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 49:20


    This week we revisit a few sauce makers from our 3 season of the podcast. We have a honey habanero that will take over the chicken and waffle game or just be drizzled on a pizza while the scotch bonnet brings us that pickily cauliflower based hot sauce we know and love.  It's another great day to try sauce as we discuss ancient instruments, traumatizing movies, and the Bombardier from Baton Rouge.Crusher's Truck SauceWeb - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HERENeil's Real DealWeb - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Boston Hot Sauce Festival with Cast Iron Kyle - The Tetralogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 108:49


    We are back talking about the Boston Hot Sauce Festival with Cast Iron Kyle. Although we are not attending we are able to talk the upcoming event in Boston and later in the year in Philly. Kyle talks to us about our podcast and where he sees it going. And Mike talks about the Cow Stomach that got away.Please check out the links below for Kyle and the current fundraiser for Chris Duncan:Go Fund Me for Chris Duncan - HERECast Iron KyleInstagram - HEREBoston Hot Sauce Festival - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Blazin' Asian by Grumpy Spice LLC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 41:57


    We finally get to try one of the hottest selling new sauces of 2024 in the Blazin' Asian Sauce by Grumpy Spice. This is the premiere sauce for Bobby & Aurea's brand. You've seen them on the Superhot documentary, on IG with their pepper plant content and now as the co-owners of their brand new hot sauce company. We get into the sauce, some deep dive into facts and are visited by a surprise guest. Stay Tuned.Web - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Duende Ghost by Apicklelypse & La Llorona by Ruthless Reaper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 49:35


    We missed a week so we doubled up this time. We have two ghostly themed sauces from a few familiar brands. One will give you Elote vibes wherever you go and the other counters chipotle flavors with unique seasoning blends. We dive into the scary past of these bottles and crack a few jokes about ghosts and volcanos. Have fun and check out these brands below.ApicklelypseWeb - HEREIG - HERERuthless ReaperWebsite - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Spicy Dill by Neil's Real Deal Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 49:22


    We venture back to Canada for Neil's Real Deal Hot Sauce. A Cauliflower based sauce company with a 100 year old history of their recipe. We talk remote recording, milestones, viral food trends, and the science behind asparagus pee. It'll all make sense once you listen.Check out the brand in the links below:Web - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Pins & Needles by Ruthless Reaper Hot Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 45:34


    We are back into new sauces this week with a Cincinnati Ohio sauce maker in Ian Ruthless and his Ruthless Reaper Hot Sauce. We talk background of the brand, the Fiery Foods Shop Recap, the Louisiana Purchase, and of course Full House Intros. Please check out Ian's brand at the links below:Website - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    BONUS: Hot Sauce Guide @ the Fiery Foods Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 31:11


    I caught up with Mark from Hot Sauce Guide at the show after Saturday's big event. We compared our first and 3rd experiences with the Fiery Foods Show respectively.  We had a surprise cameo at the end. Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Heading to the Fiery Foods Show in Albuquerque, NM

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 40:12


    For this episode we talk about the upcoming event that Matt will be attending in Albuquerque New Mexico, The Fiery Foods Show. We talk makers, history, and other random stories. This is the first year without founder Dave Dewitt running the show and we're excited to see what Mark Masker has in store for his inaugural year as showrunner.Please feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    The Original by Crusher's Truck Sauce

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 42:54


    We tried a new brand that is Veteran Owned from down in Georgia. Crusher's Truck Sauce gave us a classic red sauce to start with. We discuss the flavor and pairing ideas, Fort Benning Facts and flammable items you may be surprised by. Be sure to check out the great selection at Crusher's website and links below:Web - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Ooga Booga by Apicklelypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 46:24


    We got a taste of New Mexico ahead of the Fiery Food Show with Apicklelypse out of Santa Fe. We were wowed by this sauce & how the heat of the Trinidad Scorpion was handled. We talk historic pickles, The Heat Source Will and more. Please check out more from Apicklelypse below:Web - HEREIG - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    The Return of Sam Hastings with Sam Sa'House

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 67:11


    We are joined today by Sam Hastings of Sam Sa'House to talk his Hot Ones sauce, Albuquerque and Dad Life. Sam throws down the gauntlet against Mike's favorite hot sauce vessel and we talk ideal Hot Ones guests. It gets off the rails, but in the most fun possible. "Stay Close, Go Far" - Sam HastingsSam Sa'HouseInstagram - HEREWebsite - HERESpill the Sauce Podcast - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Applewood Smoked Poblano by Whitehouse Station & Fire Roasted Jalapeno and Serrano by Lucky Dog

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 55:39


    Days removed from National Hot Sauce day we try two sauces from staples in the Hot Sauce Community. We cover both sides of the US with Whitehouse Station out of New Jersey and the California sauce company Lucky Dog. I battle the remains of a cold, we talk poblano chili fights, and ways left for Marilyn Manson to weird people out on this week's episode. Check out these sauce makers below: Whitehouse StationWebsite - HEREIG - HERELucky DogInstagram - HEREWebsite - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Moroccan Madness by Mikey V's & KTB Saucy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 60:21


    This week we weather the winter storms to bring warm spices and peppers in Moroccan Madness. This collaboration by Mikey Vs & KTB Saucy brings the warmth of Jalapeno & Carolina Reaper with spices like cardamom, coriander, cinnamon, and fennel. We talk about the brand, our sauce collection, dinosaurs, and what having a "Ponderosa mindset" means. Check out their pages below:Mikey V:Web - HEREIG - HEREFB - HEREKTB Saucy:Web - HEREIG - HERETikTok - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Pineapple Habanero from Su Yum Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 47:12


    We learned about the country of Suriname with this Tampa, FL brand Su Yum Foods. Danielle & Sandra have brought the flavors of Suriname cuisine to life with their line of sauces, spices, and marinade. We talk Suriname, Pineapple Hazards, Fishing, and throw a few hot takes on the back end of the episode. Please check out their sauce lineup and great social media content at the links below.WEB - HEREIG - HEREFB - HERETikTok - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Heat Stroke & Green Ghost by Maletta's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 53:19


    We kick off the new season with a familiar brand out of Indiana. Maletta's Hot Sauce has given us burners and unique sauces in the past. We added to that list with their mild Italian Long Pepper sauce and their fruity ghost pepper sauce. We talk new year resolutions, classic movie characters, endangered fish fries, and more.Be sure to check out Maletta's on the links belowWebsite - HEREInstagram - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Our Top 3s of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 58:13


    To cap off 2023 we dove into our reviews of the last year and compiled our top 3 favorite sauces. We also mentioned a few honorable mentions, but really the whole year was nothing but great sauces for us. We also got to hear from some makers on their year and go into facts about the new year, Lithuanian Big Men, and rival fast food restaurants.Enjoy and Happy New YearPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

    Taco Topper by Iowa Pepper Co

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 61:55


    This week we were introduced to a new brand from the Midwest. Iowa Pepper Co has only been around for a short time, but their art design, branding, and flavors are incredible. We tried their Taco Toppers of both Mild and 9/10 Hot. We talk taco parties, state fairs, knighthood, and the key component that is shared with all of Matt's favorite TV Shows.Iowa Pepper CoWebsite - HEREIG - HEREFacebook - HEREEnd of Video Tag - HEREPlease feel free to Rate and Review our podcast. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @TheHeatSourcePodcast

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