The ChilliChump Podcast

Ashley left a career as a chef in Sweden to move his family to Mongolia and start an off-grid homestead YouTube channel (Simple Wild Living). Along the way he built a geothermal greenhouse that holds +25°C inside while it's -20°C outside, using nothing more than underground pipes and a couple of fans. No heat pumps. No electricity bill.

In this episode we talk about how the ground-to-air heat transfer system works, what he'd do differently if he built it again, growing 400 chilli plants in a country with a three-month summer, launching a hot sauce brand where the only competition is Tabasco, why Mongolia has more sunny days than Florida, what COVID did to the food supply in Ulaanbaatar, and what it's like to prep for seven months of winter when your house wasn't built for it.

We also get into YouTube, the creative process, and behind the scenes of running a channel.

Check out Ashley's channel on YouTube: Simple Wild Living

In this episode, Shaun aka ChilliChump sits down with Amrit Madhoo from the South Devon Chilli Farm to discuss everything chilli. From growing tips to the real story behind legendary superhot varieties. They cut through the hype with practical advice and behind-the-scenes insights from the chilli industry.🌶️The unlikely journey from Trinidad to running a renowned chili farm in the UK.🌶️Key differences between greenhouses and polytunnels for commercial chilli growing.🌶️Overwintering vs. starting fresh: what really yields better plants?🌶️The true origins of the Moruga Scorpion and the myths around superhot chilli varieties.🌶️Hot chilli industry controversies, including Guinness World Records, Pepper X, and seed authenticity.Stay spicy and enjoy the episode!South Devon Chilli Farm: https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/Youtube: ⁨https://www.youtube.com/@southdevonchillifarm

In this episode, I catch up with  @KhangStarr  . We talk hydroponics challenges, grafting tricks, and the chaos of managing oversized chilli plants. Kangstarr shares his journey from backyard growing to running a 26-acre farm, experimenting with trees, asparagus, and more, all while juggling family life and YouTube.

Welcome back to season two of the ChilliChump podcast! In this episode, I'm joined by Gardener Scott  a renowned gardening expert. We get into the challenges of gardening in different climates, share tips for growing chillies and other plants, and discuss the philosophy and passion behind successful gardening.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Gardener Scott and His Gardening Journey

00:05:19 - Challenges of Growing in Colorado's Climate

00:10:54 - Importance of Soil Temperature and pH for Plant Growth

00:16:19 - Hardening Plants and Preparing for Outdoor Planting

00:21:41 - Learning from Gardening Failures and Successes

00:27:02 - The Joy of Experimentation and Learning in Gardening

00:32:29 - Preservation Techniques for Harvested Chilies

00:37:48 - Balancing Passion and Business in Gardening

00:43:11 - Planning and Preserving the Chili Harvest

00:48:32 - Favourite Plants to Grow and Their Benefits

00:54:05 - Gardening as a Lifelong Passion and Community

00:59:31 - Teaching Patience and Fulfilment Through Gardening

01:04:53 - Starting a YouTube Channel Focused on Gardening

01:10:34 - Creating Educational and Engaging Gardening Content

01:16:03 - Overcoming Challenges and Finding Success on YouTube

01:21:37 - Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge Online

01:26:59 - Exploring Gardens and Collaborating with Other Gardeners

01:32:26 - Visiting Iconic Gardens and Learning from Others

01:37:56 - Reflecting on the Gardening Journey and Future Plans

In this episode we are answering questions from you! And I am joined again by Mrs ChilliChump in the new studio.

These questions were from the last monthly livestream: https://youtube.com/live/sk-fHsx0HP4

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Mike Jack has been breaking records for years! He also recently featured in the Hulu/Disney show "Superhot". It was great to chat with a man who is constantly pushing the boundaries!

In this episode I am joined by Mrs ChilliChump! I give behind-the-scenes insights into my chilli growing and YouTube channel.

We discuss our dog Barney's quirky habits, like his love of pumpkin seeds and morning cuddles.

I share some interesting chilli articles, including a man who ate 135 Carolina Reapers to break a world record and the Sriracha shortage causing price gouging.

Caroline asks me questions from listeners, covering topics like my most popular YouTube videos, pot sizes for growing chillies, dealing with pests, and freeze drying chillies.

I also provide advice for starting a YouTube channel. We talk about some of the most rewarding interactions I've had with viewers.

The links I mentioned in the Podcast:

🌶️Cayenne Chilli Peppers and Stomach Ulcers⁠https://fullfact.org/health/cayenne-pepper-stomach-ulcer-barbara-oneill/⁠

🔥Sriracha Shortage⁠https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/19/how-did-the-huy-fong-foods-sriracha-shortage-happen.html⁠

Welcome to the ChilliChump Podcast! I am a youtuber with over 190,000 subscribers, I run a successful hot sauce business and I have worked in the tech industry for more than 20 years.

In this podcast we talk chilli peppers, behind the scenes of youtube and my businesses, and pretty much anything else I am passionate about.

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