The Heat Source

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 - HERE Patreon - HERE IG - HERE Facebook - 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 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 - HERE IG - 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

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 Sauce Web - HERE IG - HERE Facebook - HERE Neil's Real Deal Web - HERE IG - 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 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 - HERE Cast Iron Kyle Instagram - HERE Boston Hot Sauce Festival - 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 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 - HERE IG - 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 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. Apicklelypse Web - HERE IG - HERE Ruthless Reaper Website - HERE IG - HERE\ Facebook - 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 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 - HERE IG - 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 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 - HERE IG - HERE\ Facebook - 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

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

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

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 - HERE IG - HERE Facebook - 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 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 - HERE IG - 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 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 Hastings Sam Sa'House Instagram - HERE Website - HERE Spill the Sauce Podcast - 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

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 Station Website - HERE IG - HERE Lucky Dog Instagram - HERE Website - 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

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 - HERE IG - HERE FB - HERE KTB Saucy: Web - HERE IG - HERE TikTok - 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 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 - HERE IG - HERE FB - HERE TikTok - 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 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 below Website - HERE Instagram - 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

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 Year 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

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 Co Website - HERE IG - HERE Facebook - HERE End of Video Tag - 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

Reunited for a 3rd time, we sit down with Cast Iron Kyle to talk Philly Hot Sauce Fest, his episode on Brad Leone's Youtube Show 'Local Legends', a new passion project coming up soon and of course Brie Rex......we get weird on the episode and have fun tangents, but it always comes back to a love of hot sauce, cooking, family, and cast iron. Please enjoy and check out his stuff in the links below. Cast Iron Kyle IG - HERE Website - HERE Brad Leone Episode - 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