Flavor Balance HEAT! Hot Sauce Podcast

EP 94: Adventures Of Co-Packing PT3

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Enjoy the finale of Adventures of Co-Packing with Spike, Claire & Tim

EP 93: The Adventures of Co-Packing PT2

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:38:36 -0700

Wonder how co-packing works in the hot sauce bizz? Well then sit down, relax, grab your favorite bottle of hot sauce, a snack and tune in on some insider knowledge on all things co-packing in part 2 of this journey.

EP 92: The Adventures Of Co-Packing PT1

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Wonder how co-packing works in the hot sauce bizz? Well then sit down, relax, grab your favorite bottle of hot sauce, a snack and tune in on some insider knowledge on all things co-packing!

EP:91 (Part 2) Brian Ruhlmann from Craic Sauce

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Enjoy Part 2 with guest Brian Ruhlmann, owner of Craic Sauce

Ep 90: Brian Ruhlmann from Craic Sauce

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Sit back and enjoy part 1 of the Flavor Balance Heat Podcast with guest Brian Ruhlmann, owner of Craic Sauce.

EP 89: Part 2 David Delcourt From Seed Ranch Flavor Co

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Part 2 with David from Seed Ranch Flavor Co. Grab some snacks, get some chores done, or go on that hike you've been putting off and listen to the Flavor Balance Heat podcast.

EP 88: David Delcourt From Seed Ranch Flavor Co

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Give a listen to Part 1 of David from Seed Ranch Flavor Co and his unexpected journey into the Hot Sauce Business.

EP: 87 Maxime from Good Heat Hot Sauce

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:09:58 -0700

Going on a long drive? Need to get some chores done? Or just want to sit and listen? Either way buckle up and lend an ear to Maxime from Good Heat Hot Sauce and learn about his hot sauce journey in Canada!

EP 86: Karma Sauce With Gene Olczak (Part 2)

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0800

Listen to Part 2 of the Flavor Balance Heat Podcast featuring ex-NASA scientist Gene Olczak and the ups and downs of his hot sauce business, Karma Sauce.

EP 85: Karma Sauce With Gene Olczak (Part 1)

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:00:34 -0800

From NASA to Hot Sauce, give a listen to Gene Olczak turned Hot Sauce extraordinaire talk about how Karma Sauce came to fruition with Spike and Claire. It's out of this world.

EP 84: Matt & Catharine Kuerbis from HYCH: Heat You Can Handle

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:31:09 -0800

Grab some snacks and your favorite hot sauce and listen to an adventure of hot sauce start up struggles and flavorful wins from Matt and Catharine, owners of HYCH: Heat You Can Handle.

EP 83: John From Elixir Sauce Co PT 2

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Grab some snack or chillax as we talk more about sampling and the life of owning a hot sauce bizz with John from Elixir Sauce Co.

EP 82: John from Elixir Sauce Co

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Grab some hot sauce and a snack and give a listen to John from Elixir Sauce Co based in Spokane WA. Learn the ins and outs of building a hot sauce business and how we go about it.

EP 81: Rocket from Eat Vermont PT 2

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Join us in Part 2 of Flavor Balance Heat picking up from last week on talks about the ins and outs of content creation with Rocket from Eat Vermont.

EP 80: Rocket from Eat Vermont PT 1

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Have some chores you need to get done but nothing to listen to? Look no further than Part 1 of this Flavor Balance Heat Podcast featuring Rocket from Eat Vermont.

EP:79 Maddy from Homestead Hot Sauce

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Need something to listen to while you eat? Look no further as Flavor Balance Heat has got your back, and your taste buds. Today's guest speaker is Maddy, owner of Homestead Hot Sauce.

EP 78: Sarah from Marshalls Haute Sauce

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:43:26 -0700

Grab some snacks and sit back to enjoy our guest speaker Sarah Marshall, creator of Marshall's Haute Sauce based in Portland Oregon.

EP 77: Mike Jack Eats Heat

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 08:50:49 -0700

Flavor Balance Heat Welcomes Mike Jack as he delves into the heat eating side of the pepper/hot sauce bizz. Sit down and grab some snacks, and maybe even some hot sauce to enjoy this weeks episode.

EP 76: Homero Gonzalez From Harmacy Hot Sauce

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:15:26 -0700

Listen in as Homero from Harmacy Hot Sauce tells his hot sauce journey with Spike from Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauce, Claire from Butterfly Bakery of Vermont, and Zac from High Desert Sauce Co out of Tuscon Arizona.

EP75: LAURA DADAP - Djablo Sauce (part 2)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 19:22:03 -0700

Claire and Spike chat with Laura Dadap from DJABLO SAUCE

https://djablosauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com
Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP74: LAURA DADAP - Djablo Sauce (Part 1)

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:52:10 -0700

Claire and Spike chat with Laura Dadap from DJABLO SAUCE

EP73: Patrick Freivald from Frog's Point Honey

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Patrick Freivald from Frog's Point Honey

https://www.frogspointhoney.com

Check out Down to Ferment Hot Sauces: https://www.down2ferment.com
Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com
Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP72: MISHKA SHUBALY (Part 2) Writer, Musician, Podcaster, Hot Sauce Enthusiast & his mom ELAINE LALONDE - All-Around Wonderful Human

Fri, 16 May 2025 21:37:59 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with MISHKA SHUBALY - Writer, Musician, Hot Sauce Enthusiast & his mom ELAINE LALONDE - All-Around Wonderful Human Being

https://www.instagram.com/mishkashubaly

https://www.facebook.com/shubaly.mishka/

EP71: MISHKA SHUBALY (Part 1) Writer, Musician, Podcaster, Hot Sauce Enthusiast & his mom ELAINE LALONDE - All-Around Wonderful Human

Sat, 10 May 2025 06:38:22 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with SHUBALY - Writer, Musician, Hot Sauce Enthusiast & his mom ELAINE LALONDE - All-Around Wonderful HUman Being

https://www.instagram.com/mishkashubaly

https://www.facebook.com/shubaly.mishka/

EP70: Kaveh Hoda a gasterointerologist and host of The House of Pod (Part 2)

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:13:17 -0700

Claire and Spike and (standing in for Zac) guest host Scott from Lucky Dog Hot Sauce helped a little bit too, we chat with Kaveh Hoda a gastroenterologist from THE HOUSE OF POD

Check out Scott's Lucky Dog Hot Sauce here: https://luckydoghotsauce.com
Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP69: Kaveh Hoda a gasterointerologist and host of The House of Pod (Part 1)

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:57:42 -0700

Claire and Spike and (standing in for Zac) guest host Scott from Lucky Dog Hot Sauce, chat with Kaveh Hoda a gastroenterologist from THE HOUSE OF POD

EP68: Stacy Moritz SECRET AARDVARK (Part 2)

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:24:48 -0700

Claire and Spike chat with Stacy Moritz from SECTRET AARDVARK

Check out Secret Aardvark Hot Sauces: www.secretaardvark.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com
Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP67: Stacy Moritz from SECRET AARDVARK (Part 1)

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:20:54 -0700

Claire and Spike chat with Stacy Moritz from SECTRET AARDVARK

Check out Secret Aardvark Hot Sauces: www.secretaardvark.com

EP66: SEAN AND RYAN ARE DTF! (Part2)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 16:38:44 -0700

EP65: SEAN AND RYAN ARE DTF! (Part1)

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:18:01 -0800

EP64: SAM SA'HAUSE

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 01:55:45 -0800

Zac and Spike chat with SAM SA'HOUSE! from SAM SA'HOUSE Hot sauces

Check out SAM SA'HOUSE! here: hhttps://www.samsahouse.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

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EP63 Tim Paulman CALIFORNIA HOT SAUCE SOLUTIONS...AND PAULMAN ACRE

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Tim Paulman

Check out CHSS here: https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP: 62 Rahdi from FAIYA HOT SAUCE

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with HOT GRAHAM'S Lorne Graham

Check out Faiya here: https://www.faiya.co

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP61: HOT GRAHAM'S Lorne Graham

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:50:58 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with HOT GRAHAM'S Lorne Graham

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP60 BRIAN AMBS

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with the YOUTUBE SENSATION BRIAN AMBS

Check out Brian here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpmxwiSTMcokKzh5nmwWwQ

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP59: Gabe from THE SPICY SHARK (PART 2)

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0800

Claire and Spike chat with Gabe from THE SPICY SHARK

Check out THE SPICY SHARK here: https://www.thespicyshark.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP59: Gabe from THE SPICY SHARK (PART 1)

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Claire and Spike chat with Gabe from THE SPICY SHARK

Check out THE SPICY SHARK here: https://www.thespicyshark.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP58 Adam from WICKED PROVISIONS

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Adam Yauk from WICKED PROVISIONS & CHEF FLACO'S GOURMET FOODS

Check out WICKED PROVISIONS here: chefflacosgourmetfoods.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP57: Darren from APEX FILLING SYSTEMS

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Darren from APEX FILLING SYSTEMS

Check out APEX FILLING: https://apexfilling.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP56: Tim Toews - GRUMPY DAD HOT SAUCE

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Tim Toews from GRUMPY DAD HOT SAUCE

Check out GRUMPY DAD HOT SAUCE: https://grumpydadhotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP55: William Fine Pepper Sauces

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 22:09:54 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with William from Fine Pepper Sauces

Check out FPS: https://www.facebook.com/FPSFoodsLLC/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP54: Nelson Cheney from CRAVING CAPSAICIN

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:50:28 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Nelson Cheney from Craving Capsaicin Youtube/Tiktok/IG/Facebook Channels

heck out Craving Capsaicin here: https://www.youtube.com/@CravingCapsaicin https://www.tiktok.com/@craving_capsaicin or here https://www.instagram.com/craving_capsaicin or https://www.facebook.com/CravingCapsaicin

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP53: Josh from BLUE LABEL PACKAGING

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 23:37:03 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Josh from BLUE LABEL PACKAGING

Check out Blue Label at https://www.bluelabelpackaging.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP52: Tim & Xander from ADOBOLOCO - PART 2

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Tim & Xander from ADOBOLOCO
Check out Adoboloco here: https://adoboloco.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP52: Tim & Xander from ADOBOLOCO - PART 1

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 23:21:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Tim & Xander from ADOBOLOCO
Check out Adoboloco here: https://adoboloco.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP51: Luke from Tonnemaker Hill Farms

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Luke from Tonnemaker Hill Farms

Check out Tonnemaker Hill Farms here: https://www.tonnemakerfarm.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP50: Matt Mini FUNKY'S HOT SAUCE

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:38:38 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Matt Mini from FUNKY’S HOT SAUCE

Check out Funky’s here: https://funkyshotsaucefactory.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP49: Shaun from SAUCE LEOPARD

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Shaun from SAUCE LEOPARD

Check out Sauce Leopard here: https://www.sauceleopard.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

E48: CHEF ANDREW ZIMMERN PART 2

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Chef Andrew Zimmern

Check out Chef Andrew Zimmern here: https://andrewzimmern.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP48: CHEF ANDREW ZIMMERN PART 1

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Chef Andrew Zimmern

Check out Chef Andrew Zimmern here: https://andrewzimmern.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP47: JOHN DAVIDSON - Cooper's Small Batch

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 21:49:59 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with JOHN DAVIDSON from Cooper's Small Batch

Check out Cooper's Small Batch here: https://www.cooperssmallbatch.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP46: SAM SA'HOUSE!

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:27:15 -0700

Zac and Spike chat with SAM SA'HOUSE! from SAM SA'HOUSE Hot sauces

Check out SAM SA'HOUSE! here: hhttps://www.samsahouse.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP45: JOHNNY SCOVILLE from Chase the Heat

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with JOHNNY SCOVILLE from Chase the Heat

Check out Johhny here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChaseTheHeat and www.johnnyscoville.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

EP44: HENRY & SAM from HOOK & ARROW

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire and Spike chat with HENRY & SAM from Hook & Arrow

Check out Hook & Arrow here: https://hookandarrow.co

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

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Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
Clark & Hopkins: https://clarkandhopkins.com
Horseshoe Brand: https://www.horseshoebrand.com
Sam Sa’House: https://www.samsahouse.com
The Spice Beast: https://thespicebeast.com

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EP43: BOBBIE ROSENBURG from Bobbie's Boat Sauce

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

EP42: KTB SAUCY Hot Sauce Reviewer

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with KTB SAUCY!

Check out KTB Saucy here: https://www.tiktok.com/@ktbsaucy

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

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Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
Apicklelypse: https://apicklelypse.comHeartbeat Salsa Verde Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com
Spicy Shark: https://www.thespicyshark.com
Haffs Hot Sauce: https://www.haffshotsauce.com

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EP41: JUST US BULLSHTING

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Zac, Spike, and Claire

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

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Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
Hot Grahams: https://hotgrahamsauceco.com
Heartbeat Camp Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com
Wicked Provisions Smoked Onion Chipotle: https://www.chefflacosgourmetfoods.com/shop/wicked-provisions-hot-sauce/3

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EP40: MARK WEISSMAN - The Hot Sauce Guide Hot Sauce Reviews

Wed, 29 May 2024 22:19:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Mark Weissman from The Hot Sauce Guide

Check out The Hot Sauce Guide here: https://www.instagram.com/hotsauceguide/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Desert Island Hot Sauce:
Smokey J: https://www.samsahouse.com
Spicy Sweet Soy: https://habsauces.com
Bhutila Fire: https://lenguadefuegohn.com

Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
DTF 3rd Year Anniversary Harissa Vibe: https://www.down2ferment.com
Heartbeat Dark Side Grill: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com
Wicked Provisions Smoked Onion Chipotle: https://www.chefflacosgourmetfoods.com/shop/wicked-provisions-hot-sauce/3

Social Media: Website: https://www.flavorbalanceheat.com
Instagram: instagram.com/flavorbalanceheat
Facebook: facebook.com/flavorbalanceheat
TikTok: twitter.com/thehotsauceshow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Eh5QDyqDuukRLEgloxTzb
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flavor-balance-heat/id1705325504
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8296b083-d073-4e95-8175-b15c1562d002
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/122256621
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3507574
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/3pLFVoA_iaj
Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/flavor-balance-heat-5460055
Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/76335

EP39: MIKE PALMATIER - Rising Smoke Sauceworks

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Mike Palmatier from Rising Smoke Sauceworks

Check out Rising Smoke here here: https://risingsmokesauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Desert Island Hot Sauce: Mikey V’s Garlic Scorpion

Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
Mikey V’s Garlic Scorpion: https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com
Heartbeat Hot Sauce – Camp Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com
Colorful Colorado Creations – Lemon Reaper Creaper: http://www.colorado-hot-sauce.com
Rising Smoke – Fiesta Caliente: https://risingsmokesauce.com

Social Media: Website: https://www.flavorbalanceheat.com
Instagram: instagram.com/flavorbalanceheat
Facebook: facebook.com/flavorbalanceheat
TikTok: twitter.com/thehotsauceshow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Eh5QDyqDuukRLEgloxTzb
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flavor-balance-heat/id1705325504
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8296b083-d073-4e95-8175-b15c1562d002
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/122256621
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3507574
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/3pLFVoA_iaj
Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/flavor-balance-heat-5460055
Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/76335

EP38: ORIN FORD - O-Ramen Restaurant in Pullman, Wa

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Orin Ford from O-Ramen in Pullman, Washington

Check out O-Ramen here here: https://o-ramen.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Orin’s Desert Island Hot Sauce:

Hot Sauce Show and Tell:
Cooper’s Small Batch: https://www.cooperssmallbatch.com
Bear River Bottling: https://www.bearriverbottling.com
Yellow Bird: https://www.yellowbirdfoods.com
Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com

Social Media: Website: https://www.flavorbalanceheat.com
Instagram: instagram.com/flavorbalanceheat
Facebook: facebook.com/flavorbalanceheat
TikTok: twitter.com/thehotsauceshow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Eh5QDyqDuukRLEgloxTzb
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flavor-balance-heat/id1705325504
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8296b083-d073-4e95-8175-b15c1562d002
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/122256621
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3507574
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/3pLFVoA_iaj
Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/flavor-balance-heat-5460055
Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/76335

EP37: AL BOURBOUHAKIS - Heartbeat Hot Sauce Part 2

Wed, 08 May 2024 21:12:24 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Al Bourbouhakis from the Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co

Check out Heartbeat here here: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

AL’s Desert Island Hot Sauces:

EP36: AL BOURBOUHAKIS from Heartbeat Hot Sauce Part 1

Thu, 02 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Al Bourbouhakis from the Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co

Check out Heartbeat here here: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

AL’s Desert Island Hot Sauces: None

EP35: KALEN & BENTLEY From the band Snailmate and the Hot Sauce for Blood review channel

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Kalen & Bentley from the Band Snailmate in Phoenix Arizona. For the past few years, High Desert Sauce Co has made Snailmate Stressier Sauce.

Check out Snailmate here: https://snailmate.com
Check out Hot Sauce for Blood: https://www.instagram.com/hotsauceforblood/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Ashey’s Desert Island Hot Sauces:
Tabasco: https://www.tabasco.com

OTHER BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Super Zarko Hungarian Hot Sauce
Dawson’s Zuzu’s 7 Pot Sauce: https://dawsonshotsauce.com
Hoff’s Wake Up Call: https://hoffandpepper.com
J’s Small Batch Bean Chili Sauce: https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com/pages/js-small-batch
Ginger Goat We Got The Beets: https://gingergoat.ca

EP34: ASHLEY RUFFER from The Hot Sauce Realm hot sauce store!

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Ashey Ruffer from The Hot Sauce Realm hot sauce store in Fort Collins Colorado!

Check out The Hot Sauce Realm at https://www.thehotsaucerealm.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Ashey’s Desert Island Hot Sauces:
Hab Sauce Sweet & Spicy Soy Sauce: https://habsauces.com/sauces/spicy-sweet-soy-sauce-1

Hot n’ Saucy Garlic & Peperoncini: https://www.thehotsaucerealm.com/sauces/p/orange-habanero-3x62s-cfxtj-hjdsd-66hbx-663lr-bsdew-5xswx-rpmem

OTHER BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Horse’s Tooth Naughty #4: https://www.thehotsaucerealm.com/sauces/p/orange-habanero-3x62s-cfxtj-hjdsd-66hbx-663lr-bsdew-5xswx-rpmem-nfd4t-zyken

Rising Smoke Buenos Nachos: https://risingsmokesauce.com/products/buenos-nachos

Green Belly Craft Belly: https://greenbellyfoods.com/product/craft-belly-hot-sauce-batch-1-45-per-box-of-3-bottles-free-shipping

Pica Pica Honey BBQ: https://gdaoust.com/en-us/products/sauce-forte-miel-bbq-148ml

EP33: TAYLOR "THE MUSTARD QUEEN" ROSE from Tiktok and Instagram

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with TikTok/Instgram sensation Taylor “The Mustard Queen” Rose, from Irish Spike’s Unique Hot Sauce and Vandal Pepper Sauces!

Check out Tiktok here here: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymustarding

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Taylor’s Desert Island Hot Sauce/Mustard:
Pepper Palace Best Ghost: https://pepperpalace.com
Plochman’s Cuban Mustard: https://plochman.com/products/cuban

OTHER BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Boetje’s Mustard: https://www.boetjefoodsinc.com
Prfessor Phardpunder’s Colon Cleaner: https://unitedsauces.com/products/colon-cleaner-hot-sauce
Old Brooklyn Mustard: https://oldbrooklyncheesecompany.com/shop-1
Sauce Leopard Checked Out Cucumber Horseradish: https://www.sauceleopard.com/products/checked-out-cucumber-horseradish-sauce
Ginger Goat: https://gingergoat.ca

E32: SPIKE CONNELLY - Irish Spike's / Vandal Pepper Sauces

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire and Clark chat with our very own Spike Connelly from Irish Spike’s Unique Hot Sauce and Vandal Pepper Sauces!

Check out Spike’s website here: http://www.SAUCECULT.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Spike’s Desert Island Hot Sauce:

Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Cilantro & Onion: https://butterflybakeryvt.com/collections/hot-sauce/products/cilantro-onion-hot-sauce

Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Duchess Mystery Pepper: https://butterflybakeryvt.com/collections/hot-sauce/products/dutchess-mystery-pepper-single-varietal-hot-sauce

High Desert Sauce Co Ghostracha: https://hdsauceco.com

Down to Ferment Ghosted: https://www.down2ferment.com/products/ghosted

Paulman Acre Smoked Pepper:
https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com/collections/paulman-acre/products/smoked-pepper-hot-sauce

OTHER BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Colorful Colorado Creations: http://www.colorado-hot-sauce.com
Wicked Provisions: https://www.chefflacosgourmetfoods.com/shop/wicked-provisions-hot-sauce/3
HDSC: https://hdsauceco.com

Social Media: Website: https://www.flavorbalanceheat.com
Instagram: instagram.com/flavorbalanceheat

EP31: BRYAN MEHAFFEY - Haff's Hot Sauce

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with BRYAN MEHAFFEY from Haff’s Hot Sauce!

Check out Bryan’s website here: https://www.haffshotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Erica’s Desert Island Hot Sauce: https://butterflybakeryvt.com/products/maplewood-smoked-onion-hot-sauce

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Common Decent Provisions: Out of Business
Cooper’s Small Batch: https://www.cooperssmallbatch.com
Rising Smoke Sauceworls: https://risingsmokesauce.com

Band mentioned – Psycho Stick: https://psychostick.com/

EP30: ERICA DIEHL - Queen Majesty

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with ERICA DIEHL from Queen Majesty Hot Sauce!

Check out Erica’s website here: https://queenmajestyhotsauce.com/collections/all

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

Erica’s Desert Island Hot Sauce: https://butterflybakeryvt.com/products/maplewood-smoked-onion-hot-sauce

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Auria’s Malasian Kitchen: https://auriasmalaysiankitchen.com
Samsa’House: https://www.samsahouse.com
Harmacy Hot Sauce Co: https://www.harmacyhotsauce.com
Sauce Leopard: https://www.sauceleopard.com

EP29: DEREK NYKAMP - Colorful Colorado Creations

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0700

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with DEREK NYKAMP from the band COLORFUL COLORADO CREATIONS!

Check out Derek’s website here: https://www.colorado-hot-sauce.com/#/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Bear River Bottling: https://www.bearriverbottling.com

Cantina Royal: https://cantinaroyalhotsauce.com

Sauce Leopard: https://www.sauceleopard.com

Social Media: Website: https://www.flavorbalanceheat.com
Instagram: / flavorbalanceheat
Facebook: /flavorbalanceheat
TikTok: / thehotsauceshow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Eh5QDyqDuukRLEgloxTzb
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/flavor-balance-heat/id1705325504
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8296b083-d073-4e95-8175-b15c1562d002
iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/122256621
Player FM: https://player.fm/series/3507574
Listen Notes: https://lnns.co/3pLFVoA_iaj
Podchaser: www.podchaser.com/podcasts/flavor-balance-heat-5460055
Boomplay: https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/76335

EP28: RYAN MILLER of the band GUSTER

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with RYAN MILLER from the band GUSTER!

Check out Guster's website here: https://www.guster.com/

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Flavor. Balance Heat is brought to you by http://SCOVILLED.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Kenji Lopez-Alt: https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt

Trejo Hot Sauce: https://trejosstore.com/products/hot-sauce-original

Cheech Hot Sauce: https://www.hotsauceworld.com/chhotsagiset.html

Blues Mobile Hot Sauce: https://www.hotsauce.com/Blues-Brothers-Blues-Mobile-Hot-Sauce/

Gringo Bandito Hot Sauce: https://shop.gringobandito.com

EP27: KENJI LOPEZ-ALT Chef, Author, Youtuber, Podcaster

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with KENJI LOPEZ-ALT, James Beard award winnering author, Youtuber, and now Podcaster.

Check out Kenji’s NEW Podcast (with Deb Perlman): https://www.therecipepodcast.com

Check out Kenji’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt

Kenji’s Books: https://booklarder.com/search?q=kenji+lopez-alt

And if I missed anything else, here’s his linktree: https://linktr.ee/Kenjilopezalt

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Inner Beauty Hot Sauce: https://innerbeautyhotsauce.com

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce: https://luckydoghotsauce.com

Yucateco: https://www.elyucateco.com/usa

Secret Aardvark: https://secretaardvark.com

EP26: AARON MAX EPSTEIN - Trailer Park Boys Hot Sauce / Coney Island Saucery

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with AARON MAX EPSTEIN from Coney Island Saucery

Check out Aaron’s website here: https://coneyislandsaucery.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Peplish Provisions: https://crafthotsauce.com/collections/pepplish-provisions-hot-sauce

Cajohn’s: https://unitedsauces.com/collections/cajohns-fiery-foods

Yai’s Thai: https://www.yaisthai.com

Crystal: https://crystalhotsauce.com

The General: https://www.generalshotsauce.com

Hook & Arrow: https://hookandarrow.co

EP25: ZACH GOOT - The Texas Hotspot & the hit Hulu show Superhots

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with ZACH GOOT from The Texas Hot Spot and one of the stars of the hit Hulu series Superhots

Check out Nick’s website here: https://www.youtube.com/@thetexashotspot9069

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Cajohn’s: https://unitedsauces.com/collections/cajohns-fiery-foods

Jersey Barnburner: https://www.jerseybarnfire.com

Lucky Dog Hot Sauce: https://luckydoghotsauce.com

EP24: NICK CURRY - Halogi Hot Sauce

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with NICK CURRY from Halogi Hot Sauces

Check out Nick’s website here: https://www.halogihotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Mama Juana Hot Sauce: https://www.faiya.co

Sam Sa’house: https://www.samsahouse.com

Rising Smoke: https://risingsmokesauce.com

Stanky Sauce: https://stankysauce.com

Maletta’s - https://www.malettashotsauce.com

Vermont Fermentation Adventure: https://vtferments.com

Angry Irishman: https://www.angryirishman.net

Down to Ferment: https://www.down2ferment.com

EP23: SCOTT ZALKIND - Lucky Dog Hot Sauce

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:51:02 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with SCOTT ZALKIND from Lucky Dog Hot Sauces

Check out Scott’s website here: https://luckydoghotsauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Cheech Hot Sauce: https://www.hotsauce.com/Cheech-Hot-Sauce

California Hot Sauce Solutions & Paulman Acre: https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com

Mikey V’s: https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com

Funky’s: https://funkyshotsaucefactory.com

Char Man Brand: https://www.charmanbrand.com

High River Hot Sauces: https://highriversauces.com

Race City Sauce Works: https://www.hotsauceworld.com/racecity.html

Cajohn’s: https://unitedsauces.com/collections/cajohns-fiery-foods

Fat Cat: https://fatcatfoods.com/collections/hot-sauces-individual-5-oz-bottles

Halogi Hot Sauce: https://www.halogihotsauce.com

Down to Ferment: https://www.down2ferment.com

Rising Smoke Sauce Works: https://risingsmokesauce.com

Born to Hula: https://borntohula.com

Chili Lengue de Fuego: https://lenguadefuegohn.com/es

KTB Saucy: https://www.ktbsaucy.com

Old Bay Hot Sauce: https://shop.mccormick.com/products/old-bay-hot-sauce

EP22: CLARK OLMSTED - Scovilled.com

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:36:21 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with CLARK OLMSTED – Owner of the Scovilled.com

Check out Clark's’s Instagram here: http://www.scovilled.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Torchbearer Sauces: https://www.torchbearersauces.com
Mikey V’s: https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com
Up All Night Bottling Co: https://www.upallnightbottlingco.com
Grand Traverse Sauce Company: https://gtsauceco.com/products/the-siren
Jersey Barnfire: https://www.jerseybarnfire.com
Uncle Mungo’s (from Australia): https://www.unclemungos.com

EP21: ZAC PERKINS - High Desert Sauce Co

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire and Spike chat with OUR OWN ZAC PERKINS of High Desert Sauce Co.

Check out High Desert here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Charman: https://www.charmanbrand.com
Big Reds: https://bigredshotsauce.com
Cajohn: https://unitedsauces.com/collections/cajohns-fiery-foods
Hotter Than El: https://www.hotterthanel.com

EP20: VIC CLINCO - Owner of the World’s Largest Hot Sauce Collection

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with VIC CLINCO – Owner of the World’s Largest Hot Sauce Collection.

Check out Vic’s Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pepperboy143

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:

Today’s Adventures: https://www.adventuresauces.com
Stanky Sauce: https://stankysauce.com
Hawaiian Hot T’s: https://hawaiianhotts.com
Hot Graham’s Hot Sauce: https://hotgrahamsauceco.com

EP19: AARON VAUGHN, THE KAPSAICIN KID

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with AARON VAUGHN, THE KAPSAICIN KID

Check out Aaron’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@kapsaicinkid4670

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Frank’s Red Hot: https://www.franksredhot.com/en-us

Butterfly Bakery, VT: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

El Yucateco: https://www.elyucateco.com/usa

Angry Goat: https://www.angrygoatpepperco.com

EP18: Eddie and Eric Stankiewicz of Stanky Sauce

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 11:05:20 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with The Stanky Brothers from Stanky Hot Sauces

Check out Hawaiian Hot T’s Hot Sauces at: https://stankysauce.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Down to Ferment: https://www.down2ferment.com

Lucky Dog: https://luckydoghotsauce.com

Truff: https://www.truff.com

Hotter Than El: https://www.hotterthanel.com

Redacted Hot Sauce: https://redactedhotsauce.com

The Mustard Queen: https://www.tiktok.com/@happymustarding

Spice is Nice: https://spiceisnicegrocery.com

Yellow Bird: https://www.yellowbirdfoods.com

Halogi: https://www.halogihotsauce.com

Sway Sauce: https://www.swaysauce.com

Seed Ranch: https://www.seedranchflavor.com

Panch Picante: https://panchopicante.com

Doc’s Fusion Fuel: https://saucedandglazed.com/shop/sauce/docs-fusion-fuel-hotsauce

EP17: TAMARIS SURDOCK - Hawaiian Hot T’s Hot Sauces

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Tamaris Surdock from Hawaiian Hot T’s Hot Sauces

Check out Hawaiian Hot T’s Hot Sauces at: https://hawaiianhotts.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Heartbeat Hot Sauce Co: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com

Smokin’ Ed’s Puckerbutt Pepper Company: https://puckerbuttpeppercompany.com

Shore Sauce: https://www.shoresauce.com

Heatonist: https://heatonist.com

Bear River Bottling: https://www.bearriverbottling.com

EP16: JOHN SAUCHELLI - Jersey Barnfire

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 07:29:51 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with John Sauchelli from Jersey Barnfire Hot

Check out Jersey Barnfire Hot Sauces at: https://www.jerseybarnfire.com

Check out Tim Paulman’s Paulman Acre Hot Sauces and California Hot Sauce Solutions at:
https://www.californiahotsaucesolutions.com

Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

BRANDS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST:
Dragon’s Blood Elixer: https://dragonsbloodelixir.com

DEFCON: https://www.defconsauces.com

Dodo Hot Sauce: https://dodosauce.com

Angry Goat Pepper Co.: https://www.angrygoatpepperco.com

Djablo Hot Sauce: https://djablosauce.com

Halogi Hot Sauce: https://www.halogihotsauce.com

HI SPICE: https://www.hispice.com

EP15: DINO FERRI -Hotter Than El Hot Sauce

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 21:51:42 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Dino Ferri from Hotter Than El Hot Sauces and Spice is Nice Hot Sauce Store in Sanford, Florida.

Check out Hotter Than El Hot Sauces at: https://www.hotterthanel.com
Check out Spice is Nice Hot Sauce Store: https://spiceisnicegrocery.com

Brands mentioned in the podcast:

Primo’s Peppers: https://www.primospeppers.com
Cooper’s Small Batch: https://www.cooperssmallbatch.com
Fat Cat Gourmet Condiments: https://fatcatfoods.com
PJ’s Hot Sauce (Hank / John Green): https://pizzamas.com
Rising Smoke Sauceworks: https://risingsmokesauce.com
Hook & Arrow: https://hookandarrow.co

EP14: SEAN AND RYAN ARE DTF!

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:15:58 -0800

Claire, Zac and Spike chat with Sean and Ryan from Down to Ferment Hot Sauce.

Check out Down to Ferment Hot Sauces: https://www.down2ferment.com
Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com
Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com

Brands mentioned in the podcast:
Spicy Shark: https://www.thespicyshark.com
Sugar Bob's Finest Kind: https://sugarbobsfinestkind.com
Alchemy Peppers: https://alchemypeppers.com
The Try Guys: Keith's Chicken Sauce: https://tryguys.com/pages/hotsauceinfo
Old Bone's Chili Company: https://oldboneschillico.com
Zindrew Chili Oil: https://zindrew.com
Balefire Hot Sauce: https://www.balefire.uk
Fermented Hot Sauce Society: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2186993828252093
Sabrac: https://www.sabarac.com
Darkfire Hot Sauce: https://darkfirehotsauce.com
Crabby Shack Lemon Pepper: https://chillychiles.com/en-us/products/the-crabby-shack-lemon-pepper-hot-sauce
Hi Spice:https://www.hispice.com Lucky Dog: https://luckydoghotsauce.com

EP13- JON MEYER Bear River Bottling

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 23:34:38 -0800

Zac and Spike introduce Claire Georges the new Flavor Balance Heat co-host and then the new team interviews Jon Meyer of Bear River Bottling from Utah.

Check out Jon's Bear River Bottling Hot Sauces: https://www.bearriverbottling.com

Check out Claire's Butterfly Bakery of Vermont Hot Sauces here: https://butterflybakeryvt.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com
Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Brands mentioned in the podcast:
Angry Goat: https://www.angrygoatpepperco.com
Karma Sauce: https://karmasauce.com
Colorful Colorado Creations: https://www.colorado-hot-sauce.com
Bobbie's Boat Sauce: https://bobbiesboatsauce.com
Queen Majesty Hot Sauces: https://queenmajestyhotsauce.com
Heartbeat Hot Sauce: https://www.heartbeathotsauce.com

EP12: CLAIRE GEORGES - BUTTERFLY BAKERY

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:34:51 -0800

Spike and Zac talk with Claire Georges from Butterfly Bakery in Vermont.

EP11: DAVID VAN OVEREEM from Hab Sauce - ”I’m Ready to Come Clean”

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:14:10 -0800

Spike and Zac talk to David Van Overeem the creative sauce maker from Hab Sauces out of Portland, Oregon.

Check out David's Hab Sauces here: https://habsauces.com
Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces and Vandal Pepper Sauces here: http://www.saucecult.com
Check out Zac's High Desert Sauce Co here: https://hdsauceco.com

Brands mentioned in the podcast: Zindrew's Chili Crisp here: https://zindrew.com
Shaquanda's here: https://www.shaquandawillfeedyou.com
Queen Majesty here: https://queenmajestyhotsauce.com
Choi's Gochijang: https://www.choiskimchi.com/shop-bundles
Hot Mama's: https://www.hmsalsa.com
Marshall's Haught Sauce: https://marshallshautesauce.com
Secret Aardvark: https://secretaardvark.com
Funky's Hot Sauce Factory: https://funkyshotsaucefactory.com
DJ Skratch Bastid's Jerk Sauce: https://shop.skratchbastid.com/products/bastids-jerk-sauce-jamaican-rub-seasoning
Halogi Hot Sauce: https://www.halogihotsauce.com
Alvin's Hot Sauce: https://alvinshotsauce.com/

EP10: ROGER DAMPTZ - Here’s a Cardboard Box and a Glass of Water...Good Luck!

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:53:40 -0700

Today we talk with Roger Damptz from Burn your Tongue out of Utah. Special thank you to Tim Paulman for helping out after Zac had dental surgery.

EP9: JULIE SINGER (Julz Creations) - It was just Anger in my Mouth

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:08:00 -0700

This week Zac and Spike speak with Julie Singer from Julz Creations out of Raleigh, NC.

EP8: BRIAN AMBS - He Just Never Left Me Alone

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 21:09:38 -0700

This week Zac and Spike speak with the popular YouTube Hot Sauce reviewer Brian Ambs.

EP7: BOB RICE (Doc’s Fusion Fuel) ”Watery Thin Sauces. Don’t Do it. Ever. Stop!”

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:11:15 -0700

Zac and Spike talk with Bob Rice of Doc's Fusion Fuel Hot Sauce.

EP6: SNAKE STEVE from Steve’s Snaketuary: It’s a Riff and then you change it up

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 20:09:26 -0700

Spike and Zac talk with Steve Kennedy from Steve's Snaketuary in Shreveport, LA.

EP5: TIM PAULMAN - Enjoy Every Sandwich

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 22:53:38 -0700

Spike and Zac talk with Tim Paulman from Paulman Acre Hot Sauce and California Hot Sauce Solutions.

EP4 - SKATING POLLY’S KELLI MAYO - I Only Taste Flames

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 21:53:55 -0700

We had Kelli Mayo from the band Skating Polly on to sample hot sauces made by other bands and musicians.

EP3 MATT POTTER

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:18:38 -0700

Spike and Zac talk to hot sauce shop pioneer, Matt Potter, owner of Simply Texas Gourmet Foods in Spring Texas.

EP2 Hot Sauce Mike - Do We Have To Keep It PG?

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 15:36:08 -0700

Hot Sauce Mike reviews hot sauce on his YouTube hot sauce review channel: Let's Talk Hot Sauce with Hot Sauce Mike. He is also the Hot Sauce Buyer for Jungle Jim's International Market in Cincinnati, OH.

Check out Mike's page here: https://www.youtube.com/@UC51g2t4V5AevPidNb03yrKA

Check out Zac Perkin High Desert Sauce Co at:

www.hdsauceco.com
www.instagram.com/highdesertsauceco
www.facebook.com/highdesertsauceco
www.tiktok.com/highdesertsauceco

Check out Irish Spike's Unique Hot Sauces at:
www.saucecult.com
www.instagram.com/irishspikes
www.facebook.com/irishspikes
www.tiktok.com/irishspikes

EP1 KTB Saucy: Is It Getting Real?

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 17:31:51 -0700

Zac and Spike sit down with KTB Saucy from the popular KTB Saucy tiktok channel to talk hot sauce, social media, hot takes, and more!