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| Sam & Henry of Hook & Arrow join the Pod!!! | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:59:31 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We are joined by sauce makers we have been fans of from the beginning. Sam & Henry of Hook & Arrow join to discuss their brand, their hot ones season, and share some fun stories. They even brought their own fun facts to the table. Enjoy. This week's episode was also sponsored by Hot Box Philly. Be sure to check them out for your sauce and copacking needs. 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 | |||
| NashSeoul Hot by Seed Ranch & Ooh La La by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:11:19 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We are back with a combo of two well established brands. Both Hot Ones alums and both bringing some great flavors to the scene. Seed Ranch brings Nashville wing sauce to Korea with this NashSeoul Hot Sauce while Claire of Butterfly Bakery of Vermont make a Guster hot sauce featuring Red Jalapenos, Maple Wood Smoked Onion and Squash. We dive into the sauces the Olympics, defunct fast food chains, and unique marble. Seed Ranch Flavor Co - WEB - Instagram - Facebook Butterfly Bakery of Vermont - WEB - Instagram - Facebook 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 | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:01:46 | |
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. Links 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 | |||
| Deja Vu Hot Sauce by Rhed's | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:06:10 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Move over A1, this sauce is taking the lead position on all things steak. Deja Vu by Rhed's is named after it's owner, Chef Deja and we are happy to have tried it. An award winning sauce that packs a great heat to pair with that steak sauce type taste. We talk about different meat sauces, go into deja vu and more this week. 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 | |||
| Music City Heat by Two Heads | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:06:03 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! This week we revisited Tennesse with the brand Two Heads Hot Sauce. This dynamic duo created a smokey sauce with Fresno, Habanero, and Serrano pepper that we loved. It's a great medium heat for an everyday use. We discussed Tennessee, the folliclly challenged, otters, Halo, and more. This was a fun one and be sure to check out their full array of sauce in the links below. We will be trying them all as we work through the year. 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 | |||
| DD214 Serrano Habanero Dill Sauce by GT Sauce Co | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:10:25 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We stay local this week with a Michigan made Hot Sauce company in Grand Traverse Sauce Co. This hot sauce gave us a waterfall of ideas and recipes to try this with. Also this week we talk wine tasting, Pickle festivals, and Mike's great hunting mysteries of the North. We cover all that and more this week, but be sure to check out this sauce on the links below. 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 | |||
| Special National Hot Sauce Day Episode | 22 Jan 2023 | 01:06:11 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Happy National Hot Sauce Day!!! We decided to celebrate our first National Hot Sauce Day with the podcast by making sauces of our own to try, judge and discuss. On top of that we had guest Sauce Makers drop a message about advice, tips, or stories from their hot sauce making experience. Be Sure to check this out and more, on the episode today. 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 | |||
| The 7th Reaper by Sauce Leopard | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:57:46 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! This week we try a Hot Ones Alum with Sauce Leopard. This Season 18 Hot Ones sauce is a red chimichurri inspired sauce with a punch of Carolina Reaper. Shaun for Sauce Leopard included this sauce in the Hurricane Relief Raffle we won, and we are lucky for it. The amount of food we dive into on this is enough to fill a buffet and we also get into some interesting chimichurri/Argentina facts you would not expect. It's another fun week trying sauce with this delicious sauce. Be sure to check out his full assortment of sauces below: 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 | |||
| Mushroom Reaper by Tennesse Hot Sauce Co | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:03:00 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! With a new year we look to new Brands of sauce to try. We dive into our first sauce out of Tennesse with the aptly named Tennesse Hot Sauce Co. They do a quarterly subscription that you can get delivered to you including specialty sauces only available when subscribed. We got our hands on a Mushroom Reaper sauce that was one of their specialty sauces. We dive into Mushrooms, Tamales, and other delicious categories as we try this sauce out. If you are interested in this sauce or any of their selections, be sure to follow the links below. 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 | |||
| 10th Anniversary Sauce & Hell Hound by Lucky Dog Hot Sauce | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:53:52 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We start out the new year with a recording we've had in the vault for a little while. Scott at Lucky Dog Hot Sauce had a 10-year anniversary sauce come out in 2022 and we were able to try it for this episode. Scotch Bonnets, Blueberries, Szechuan Peppercorns, and Beer?! It's a combination that works amazingly well. We capped the episode with some Hell Hound to really fire us up. Intense heat with flavor to boot. We talk the province of Szechuan, Pheasants, Canadian bands form the 90's, and of course, Hercules in this episode that was a blast to record. These sauces are not to be missed. check out links below to get your bottle. 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 | |||
| Smokey J & One Drop from Sam Sa'House | 21 Dec 2022 | 01:22:00 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We have an episode just in time for the Holiday Weekend. Austin, Minnesota's Sam Hastings joined us today as we tried Smokey J & One Drop from Sam Sa'House. This episode featured both sides of the heat spectrum as we start with the mild Scovie Award winning Smokey J that balance the smoke, toasted seasonings, and heat followed by the hottest sauce Sam features in One Drop. It makes sense we did this in the morning since it includes Cold Brew Coffee, Black Garlic and Orange to bring a flavor journey while you sweat. We also have a giveaway running from Dec 21st to Dec 28th, check out our Instagram account for details. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Currant Situation by Mammoth & Sarabande by Hot Graham | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:53:29 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We tried two sauces that have been recently added by their respective brands. It's worked out well that both lend themselves to the Holiday season too. Mammoth Sauce Co has come out with a Black Currant sauce called Currant Situation while Sarabande Sauce was recently released by Lorne at Hot Graham Sauce Co. Both are wildly different in flavor and what we would pair with them. Mike battles back from an illness after a 2-week hiatus from recording. Be sure to follow both sauce makers on their respective sites below. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Sweet Summer Heat & Purple Flame by Faiya | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:37:12 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We revisited one of our favorite sauce makers over in Philly with some good mild sauces from his arsenal. Faiya has many flavors and heat levels, but this week we tried his Sweet Summer Heat and Purple Flame. Boasting citrus, fruit, and peppers, these brought us into a world of Fish Tacos, Charcuterie boards, and more. We talk ingredients, colors, and alternative uses of ingredients in a way that made for a fun episode. Be sure to check out Faiya's new website in the link below. 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 | |||
| Butter Chicken Habanero by Chev's Hot Sauce | 12 Apr 2025 | 01:02:05 | |
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: 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 | |||
| Quickfire Thanksgiving Special | 23 Nov 2022 | 01:03:24 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We wanted to prepare ourselves this Thanksgiving with a variety of flavor and heat so we could take our Thanksgiving dinner up a notch. The first Holiday season after we started the podcast has opened up the potential of new flavors to add. This week we have three returning sauce makers with Golden Pumpkin by Craic Sauce, Pink Label by Lucky Dog Hot Sauce, and Red Reaper by Mammoth Sauce Co. Each has it's own unique flavor, heat, and defining elements that had us talking everything Thanksgiving Dinner related. Please be sure to check out these great sauce makers at their respective site below. 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 | |||
| Ghost Chipotle by Family Band Hot Sauce | 16 Nov 2022 | 01:00:23 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Family Band Hot Sauce was introduced to us at the Boston Hot Sauce Festival earlier this year and we are finally trying some of their product. This Ghost Chipotle Hot Sauce is a step up from their original Chipotle sauce they originally release, but it still has that delicious smokey flavor. We dive into Family Bands, Chipotle in all its forms, and a few side conversations that lead to some interesting things. Below are the links to the company's site as well as the link to the GoFundMe mentioned in the episode. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Westside Red & Black Forest by Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:35:23 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We took a two pack of Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce by Ron Menin today. We have been pleasantly surprised by Ron's diversity of flavors and this week's episode was no different. His Westside Red and Black Forest brought new levels of heat, falvor, and fruit to the table. We talk about raspberry's, sports...kind of...., and Germany footwear. It'll all make sense once you listen. Also make sure to check out Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce at the link below. 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 | |||
| Mill City Red by Craic Sauce | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:02:50 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! After much delay, we have our Louisiana Inspired sauce by Craic Sauce out of Lowell, MA. Mill City Red was a sauce Matt was able to try at the Boston Hot Sauce Festival and it was just as good as he remembered it. Discussions went wild today as we get into the food pairings for this sauce, proper pronunciation, Irish history and more. Be sure to check out their site and podcast on the links below: 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Cayenne Garlic & Habanero Orange Ginger by Hook & Arrow | 13 Oct 2022 | 00:44:36 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Hook and Arrow are providing this week's Quick Fire episode with a classic Louisiana Style hot sauce in Cayenne Garlic and a pairing fit for a juice bar in Orange Ginger.....with a Habanero for good measure. We had a few current event topics to discuss on this one to start the episode and then we dug into wings, archery, the history of ginger, and other adjacent storylines. Please check out their site listed below to get your hands on these two from their original trio. 25% of proceeds this month of October will be going to First Descents charity, the link to their site is below as well. 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 | |||
| Strawberry Ghost & Blueberry Ghost by Hook & Arrow | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:19:02 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Hook & Arrow have premiered 2 seasonal sauces in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Strawberry Ghost and Blueberry Ghost were new sauces they have introduced on October 1st and we were lucky enough to try them. These are probably the most unique sauces we have based on the heavy lean into fruit flavor, and we were here for it. Our conversations covered their causes, the food pairing possibilities, and a dinosaur issue for Mike. Please check out their site listed below to get your hands on these new sauces along with their original trio. 25% of proceeds this month of October will be going to First Descents charity, the link to their site is below as well. 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 | |||
| Jalabáo & El Havanero by Barbaro Mojo | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:04:03 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Last week we tried our most authentic Dominican sauce and this week we didn't travel very far as we tried some Cuban Inspired hot sauces from Barbaro Mojo. This pair of sauces give you two distinct paths to add flavor to your food. We discussed Cuba, Roasted Pork, Cubanos, and even some Ernest Hemingway as we tried out these two delicious sauces. Make sure to check out your own bottle at the links below: 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Mama Juana & La Muerte by Faiya | 14 Sep 2022 | 00:40:35 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We could not wait to try more sauces by Faiya after our introduction of Salsa Roja. We dove into Mama Juana, a sauce that honors the sauce maker's Dominican roots, and La Muerte, one of the original sauces that brought the heat with Carolina Reapers and Red Habaneros. Mike was in for a surprise on this episode as we discuss unusual hair treatments, the look of peppers, and weird "food" we would be willing to eat. If you haven't already, please check out Faiya at the links below. 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 | |||
| Thresher Shark Chipotle by Spicy Shark | 31 Aug 2022 | 00:57:01 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We are heading back to the East Coast with some New England Heat and a classic movie discussion to boot. Gabe at Spicy Shark Hot Sauce has some amazing flavors and we kicked off our collection of his with a warm Thresher Shark Chipotle Hot Sauce. Varying and diverse ingredients gave us a lot to discuss and the heat was a perfectly described on his bottle as "Warm". We tapped into Mike's love of the movie Jaws, a few discoveries of our gaps in movie history cinema and everything shark related. Be sure to grab your own assortment of hot sauce from The Spicy Shark through the links below. 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 | |||
| Salsa Roja by Faiya - Ep 15 | 24 Aug 2022 | 00:59:34 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We opened our first bottle of Philly based maker Faiya with their Salsa Roja. This Chile de árbol & Habanero sauce gives you the classic feel of a sauce you've had before, but elevated to be something new and delicious. We downed spoonful after spoonful as we talk US sugar consumption, Rat Tails, and Bloody Mary's. This was a fun episode about a sauce maker in Radhi who has been supporting the podcast since the early days. Definitely check out the sauce maker's full gallery at his website or IG (Links Below). This episode was Fuego (Faiya, Faiya) 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 | |||
| We are joined by Radhi of Hot Box Philly | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:10:18 | |
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 - Instagram 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Agave Jalapeno & Pineapple Habanero Ghost by Stanky Sauce | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:35:46 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Eric & Eddie from Stanky Sauce have added two new flavors to their collection with Agave Jalapeno & Pineapple Habanero Ghost. These sauces were released three months ago and we have been eagerly trying to find a time to record them. We gave each one it's time in the spotlight on this Quick Fire Doubleheader. We made ourselves hungry thinking of all the possibilities that these sauces will go on. Our facts that we brought to the table covered a few unique areas we haven't covered yet. Make sure to check out the Stanky Sauce online store at their site listed below and use the coupon code "HeatUp10" to get 10% off your order. #FeedAdventure 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 | |||
| Chicken Wing Special - Ep 14 | 05 Aug 2022 | 01:15:32 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! In honor of last week being National Chicken Wing Day, we have assembled 5 sauces together to try on chicken wings to rate. Think of it as 5 Quick Fire episodes smashed into one episode. Our topics are wide ranging from Master P, hieroglyphics, Pacino movies, and even some pumpkin chunking. We opened up a Pandora's box of foods we can pair with these sauces and can't wait for you to try them too. All 5 sauce makers have been reviewed on previous episodes and you can access their IG page for all their details below. 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 | |||
| Six Six Citrus by Decimation Hot Sauce - Ep 13 | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:03:09 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We brought out a nice scorcher this week with Decimation Hot Sauce's Six Six Citrus. Jared Brodeur out of Worcester, MA brings the heat in his lineup, but the flavor punch is riding shotgun. This Orange Habanero hot sauce had us speculating over Tacos, Seafood, and everything else we can think of to pour this sauce over. We had an early morning recording this one and it woke us up for sure. We dive into phobias, history, and some satanic content as we navigate getting back into the swing after a short time off. 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 | |||
| Cinnamon Ghost Punch by Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce - Ep 11 | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:09:43 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Here is our long awaited episode 11 that took 2 extra weeks to reach you. Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce offers unique sauces in an amazing variety and this week's sauce may be the most unique in the catalogue. We dove into Michigan U.P. delicacies, video games, and the history of New York neighborhoods. Make sure to check out Hell's Kitchen Hot Sauce at the link below. 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 | |||
| Mean Green By 13 Stars Hot Sauce - Ep 12 | 07 Jul 2022 | 00:58:20 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Our episodes are a little out of sync this month. We had a family illness delay episode 11, but this was always intended to be our 4th of July week episode. 13 Stars Hot Sauce is a veteran owned and operated company that not only makes an incredible sauce, but also uses the success of a sale to give back to their fellow soldier. We tried the Mean Green sauce that Matt brought back from the Boston Hot Sauce Fest and it was even better than the first taste test. Our conversations were Jalapeno and 4th of July themed for sure with a few tangents that even brought us on a space shuttle. Be sure to check out 13 Stars Hot Sauce on the links below and use the promo code "America" on orders $30 or more for free shipping. Keep in mind that every purchase you make has a portion giving back to help our veteran and first responder community. It will not be difficult to find $30 worth of product on 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 | |||
| Huy Fong Sriracha vs Sriraja Panich - Ep 10 | 22 Jun 2022 | 01:06:22 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Do you know the story behind the Red Rooster you see at every Asian Restaurant table? Do you know about the original sauce that inspired it? We dive into a familiar chain to see what something familiar tastes like now that we're trying more diverse sauce. With Huy Fong's current pepper shortage we discuss their current state along with potential to find small batch Sriracha in the meantime. Be sure to check out the link below to see how to watch the Sriracha Documentary. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Mad Jupiter by Mammoth Sauce Co | 16 Jun 2022 | 00:18:33 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Mammoth Sauce Co delivered another great sauce with mad Jupiter. The Red Savina pepper sauce brought flavor, heat and plenty of food ideas how we would utilize this sauce. We brought our facts to the table that you can decide who won, but matt might have gone overboard on his "One" fact. Keep an eye out for a giveaway with this sauce on either Mommoth's or our Instagram. 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 | |||
| Hot Habanero Mustard by Desperately Seeking Hot Sauce- Ep 9 | 15 Jun 2022 | 00:55:16 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We went outside the box and outside the country on this week's episode with Hot Habanero Mustard by Desperately Seeking Hot Sauce. This female founded business is located in Edmonton Canada and we are lucky to have found it. Meghan's sauces range from Mustard to BBQ and of course Hot Sauce. We loved trying this sauce and got some insight into her company that may have started last year, but the flavors she's made date back even further. Our discussions varied from Mustard (Obviously), Weird Food combos, Back to the Future trivia, and of course the tides. Be sure to check out Meghan's Instagram with the link below or email her at desperatelyseeking.hot@gmail.com for any orders you may need. 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 | |||
| Whiz Wit by Mammoth Sauce Co - Episode 8 | 08 Jun 2022 | 01:12:49 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We are back from almost a month since our last recording. A lot to catch up on as we tried Mammoth Sauce Company's Cheesesteak inspired hot sauce "Whiz Wit". We brought our own local cheesesteak to the party to pair it with the sauce and dove into the origins of the logo both current and original. We caught up with Mike on his trip to Italy and Matt recaps a little of the Boston Hot Sauce Festival from last month. It was a great time back and had a few surprises along the recording. Be sure to check out Mammoth Sauce Co on their sites listed below: 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Ridiculously Tasty Mustard Chipotle by Lucky Dog | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:18:12 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! For this week's Quick Fire episode, we revisit Lucky Dog from episode 2 with a properly named "Ridiculously Tasty Mustard Chipotle". This was our second Quick Fire recorded in the early morning and our last recording before Mike left on his vacation. We discuss the possibilities with this sauce and duel our facts for you to decide who had the better one this week. We may sound like a broken record, but we cannot recommend Lucky Dog enough. Be sure to follow the links below to get to their Instagram and order your own batch of sauces on their site. 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 | |||
| Hot Sauce Guide joins the Podcast! | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:14:29 | |
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! 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Year of the Dog by Lucky Dog | 25 May 2022 | 00:15:46 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We revisit Lucky Dog from Episode 2 with a different sauce. Year of the Dog is a multiple Scovie winner that is a welcome addition to our show and kitchen. This Hot Ones alum is a Thai Chile Pineapple Sauce that is more versatile than one might assume. We dive into some science and Chinese zodiac signs. This was our first recording we tried in the morning so this is our unofficial morning show episode. We cannot recommend Lucky Dog enough, be sure to utilize the links below to follow them on Instagram and order your own batch of sauces on their site. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Funky Garlic by Sam Sa'House | 18 May 2022 | 00:16:51 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We return to the Minnesota made sauce maker, Sam Hastings with Funky Garlic from Sam Sa'House. A lacto-fermented hot sauce with Romanian red garlic and habaneros, this sauce gave us a lot of flavor and a different cap than we are used to. We bring some of our more off the wall facts to the table so it's anyone's guess who will win best of the episode. Be sure to comment on our Instagram post to vote who had the best fact of the day. Be sure to wait until the end of the episode to hear us break the seal. Be sure to use the links below to try follow Sam on Instagram as well as check out his current stock of sauces for a truly amazing product. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Trop'nero by Sam Sa'House | 11 May 2022 | 00:15:13 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! This Minnesota based sauce maker brings takes us for a ride through the tropics with his Trop'Nero. Sam Sa'House already had one of our highest graded sauces with Piña Dañada, but there is plenty more sauces he has to offer. We tackle this additional sauce with our Quick Fire format and overcome a coughing fit from Mike to give you our breakdown of this lacto-fermented sauce. Be sure to use the links below to try follow Sam on Instagram as well as check out his current stock of sauces for a truly amazing product. 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Toccata Sauce by Hot Graham Sauce Co | 04 May 2022 | 00:15:27 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Quick Fire continues with a Carolina Reaper by a sauce maker that always brings the unique flavor. Hot Graham Sauce Co gives us this episode's sauce as we get into music history conspiracy theories and food origins. Be sure to comment on our Instagram page who you thought brought the best fact this week. Also be sure to utilize the coupon code below while there is still time! 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 | |||
| Quick Fire: Warm Up Sauce by Hot Graham Sauce Co | 04 May 2022 | 00:12:12 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We introduce a new mini format of episode to allow us to try more sauce by makers we already discussed. We try the sauce in under 15 minutes.....hopefully. This week we kick off with Hot Graham Sauce Co and his Warm Up Sauce. We try this Jalapeno based sauce and see who has the best fact of the day. Comment on our Instagram to tell us who had the best fact this week. 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 | |||
| OG Sauce by Galactic Hobo - Ep. 7 | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:11:59 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We tapped into Mike's love of science as we try Galactic Hobo's OG Sauce. We doubled up on sauces as we snuck in their Bandito Taco Sauce as well that sent us on an inevitable burrito tangent. We acknowledged an important birthday for a pillar of today's hot sauce community and derailed into everything from Portland origins, Flavor Blankets and Bigfoot(?). We also discuss MS (Multiple Sclerosis) which the owner has dealt with since High School. If you are able to donate to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, there is a link below that will take you there. 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 | |||
| Piña Dañada by Sam Sa'House - Ep. 6 | 20 Apr 2022 | 01:04:28 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We take on another Scovie Award winning sauce when we tackle some "Damaged Pineapple". We make Mike take a stab at the name of Sam Sa'House and go into what makes Sam Sa'House so dynamic and unique. We also go over our new podcast schedule, some Hawaiian fun facts and saved a little post credits teaser for you all. Be sure to use the links below to try follow Sam on Instagram as well as check out his current stock of sauces for a truly amazing product. 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 | |||
| Concerto Sauce by Hot Graham Sauce Co - Ep. 5 | 11 Apr 2022 | 01:11:42 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We get a little classy with a Classical music themed brand in Hot Graham Sauce Co. We dive into some unique ingredients we haven't dealt with before. We talk music, beets, dinosaurs(?) and more on this week's episode. Be sure to check out Hot Graham Sauce Co on their social media below: 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 | |||
| Big Spice Bullies - Ep. 4 | 04 Apr 2022 | 01:11:32 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We keep it very close to home as we try Michigan made Big Spice Bullies. We challenge ourselves with the hottest sauce on the podcast so far as Adam at Big Spice Bullies provided us with varying levels of heat. We sweat through the heat as we discuss his Sauces, American Bullies, and dig into some of the science of it all. Be sure to check out Big Spice Bullies at their Instagram page HERE or Facebook Page 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 | |||
| Honey Mango Habanero Hot Sauce by Stanky Sauce - Ep. 3 | 28 Mar 2022 | 01:24:44 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We decide to #FeedAdventure as we try these Florida based Brother's hot sauce, Stanky Sauce. Along with trying this Honey Mango Habanero Hot Sauce, we talk about what we learned after publishing our last episode, the Hot Sauce Summit, and Mike surprises Matt with his own collection of fun facts. Big updates are coming from Stanky Sauce in the next month so be sure to follow them on Instagram @TheStankySauce and their website www.StankySauce.com . If you do decide to purchase some sauce and merch, be sure to use Coupon Code: "HeatUp10" for 10% off your purchase. 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 | |||
| Everything but the Taco by Seed Ranch Flavor Co | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:49:12 | |
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: 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 | |||
| El Perro Afortunado by Lucky Dog Hot Sauce - Ep. 2 | 22 Mar 2022 | 01:05:28 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! We show our appreciation to Lucky Dog Hot Sauce for being our first follow on Instagram by trying one of their Scovie Award winners. We talk about our recording mishap of this episode, a work trip to Cincinnati, and some scientific bottling processes among other things. We discuss a YouTube clip of Scott "Slingin' Sauce" that you can watch for yourself HERE . Be Warned, you may feel a need to buy sauce. If you do want to try one of their amazing sauces, feel free to check them at the link below. Also follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @theheatsourcepodcast. 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 | |||
| First Classic Hot Sauces - Ep 1 | 08 Mar 2022 | 01:19:48 | |
Text us a question or comment and you might get it read on a future episode! Welcome to the Inaugural Episode of The Heat Source. Mike and Matt share their first favorite hot sauces growing up as they give some insight into what this podcast will be all about. They discuss the evolution of this podcast idea into what it is today and where it can potentially go in the future. Get to know Mike and Matt as they take their first steps into learning more about the world of hot sauce and share that journey with all of you. Follow us on social media for updates and to interact with us on IG @theheatsourcepodcast. 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 | |||
| Black Garlic Cayenne - Burke's & Cocoa Chaos by Butch's Hot Stuff | 14 Mar 2025 | 01:04:20 | |
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 - Instagram Butch's Hot Stuff Hot Sauce - Web - Instagram 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 | |||