This week, we're diving into our Summer of Wine events, focusing on rose with Sommelier Michael B. We're joined by Hot Sauce Mike and Chris V to taste out an unorthodox food pairing, ice cream and hot sauce. What will we try next? Do you have a strange food pairing you love? Tell me all about it in the comments or by emailing [email protected]!

This week, we dive into an entire line of available products from Tabasco, as Jungle Jim's always carries the full lineup. Then, we launch a new keto bread from Doh Joy, learning its secrets, and even bringing in some of the audience to taste test the bread. All that and more on the Jungle Jim's podcast!

This week we're joined by Zamir Gotta, who you may know best for his collaborations with the incredible Anthony Bourdain. Zamir connects me with Lord Kris Gentry and we discuss Zamir's Peacemaker Vodka, as well as his upcoming documentary where he explores Bourdain's America.

This week, Hot Sauce YouTuber and Skateboard Enthusiast Brian Ambs joins us on the show to test out some hot sauces and teach us some YouTube tips for success. Later, we're joined by Brad Baker of Pinball Garage and Jonny Fairplay of Survivor fame to talk about an event they hosted, while giving us a look behind the scenes of one of the most popular reality TV shows ever!

What a wild week! This week we sit down with Jessica to teach us about the new pet toys we're bringing into the Jungle. We have a teaser appearance by Jonny Fairplay of Survivor; then we meet Hot Sauce Mike from our Eastgate store to test some heat in the studio! Don't forget to tune into our new segment, "Imports Vs. Domestics," on this episode! Watch on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/1c6_CDgAwgk 

This week, Jimmy joins me to chat with one of our chefs and tour guides, Don. He is preparing for our Cooking School's field trip to Italy this month! Don's an absolute expert in all things Italian, and you're going to learn a lot about Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. So take a cooking class in the area's oldest Cooking School while you listen along!

This week, we get educated on Food Allergy Awareness month in our natural foods section, thanks to Sarah from Hungry Harry's. She launched an entire food brand free of the world's top allergens, and the taste is incredible! Later, we're joined by musician, choreographer, and stylist Kendall Parke. Kendall is our first official musical guest on the show!   02:24 - Hungry Harry's and Food Allergy Awareness Month

34:44 - Kendall Parke Interview

48:24 - Kendall Parke Performance

This week, I'm joined by Oswaldo and Monica from our International department to help me Discover Mexico, focusing on Cinco De Mayo. Do you know why we celebrate it? If not, you will now! Then, I'm joined by chef Sergio Gutierrez whose restaurant Olla makes national waves for his authentic tacos. Arguably one of our most delicious episodes yet!  Discover Mexico: 02:25 Sergio Gutierrez and Olla Taqueria: 45:38 

This week, we celebrate International Pretzel Day with Drew from Tuba Baking Co, who teaches us all about ancient, traditional pretzel-making practices. Then, we're joined by Jim and Moni from International to talk to us about Taiwanese foods for our Discoveries program. Lastly, the WJJI studio is taken over by members of the Northern Wrestling Federation, who show off some of their crazy moves in the studio. Where else but Jungle Jim's?