This week, we dive into all kinds of international products with Rome Ntukogu, creator, designer, jacket-maker, event host, and so many more things. Rome and I explore tons of international treats together, while talking about his career as a creative and how growing up outside of America affected his perspectives in a really cool way. Hey, maybe we'll have to host one of his NiteMkt events here at Jungle Jim's!!

A few months back, we had the pleasure of bringing in the hilarious comedian, Gianmarco Soresi. Make sure you watch our video of us shopping around the store to get all of these items. We tried international produce, chips from all over the world, unique drinks, and more while talking about Gianmarco's career in comedy, discussing the effects of crowd works in the modern entertainment landscape, and so much more. Gianmarco, I can't thank you enough for being a part of this!

This week, we're trying the new Thai Yellow Curry and Korean Spicy BBQ chips from Calbee, we're talking about the Findlay Kitchen Fundraiser I'm emceeing and how you can try so many of their products RIGHT HERE in Jungle Jim's, and diving into our first live exit interview with an employee. Ray Jones was one of our head cashiers, and when he moved, I saw an opportunity to do something silly - and that opportunity turned into something sweet and heartfelt, that simultaneously gave us a good insight into the Jungle. Love that. Then, we're joined by Matthew Rolnick of Real American Beer, brother, to talk about their recent event with WWE's Braun Strowman right here at Jungle Jim's, as well as their plans for Real American Beer. As always, reach out to me with your ideas at [email protected]!

We brought in Griffin, best known as SodaSeekers, joins us this week to compare international beverages to US made ones! SodaSeekers is the largest beverage-dedicated news account on Instagram - Griffin talks all things drink and drink accessory and he felt like the PERFECT person to compare all these international sodas! He also writes for the Mythical Kitchen's site Sporked.com where you can read his reviews and some great write ups about Jungle Jim's! Tried really hard to call this episode OnlyFantas. Fanta vs. Fanta! Coke AGAINST Coke! Pepsi on PEPSI! Too hot for TV!

Today i'm joined by friend of the show, Billy Sutherland of Iron Road, and Billy brings along the excellent Teresa Lampl from The Ohio Council. If you're unfamiliar with The Ohio Council, The Ohio Council is a statewide trade and advocacy association representing over 170 private businesses providing community-based prevention, substance use, mental health, and family services throughout Ohio. Our member organizations care for individuals and families across the lifespan by offering person-centered services and support. We tend to treat physical health one way, and ignore mental health as a people - and I know this affects us all, and thought it was of great importance to dive in during trying times, so we can all support each other! Also enjoyed some Illicit Elixirs beverages, as well as Recess wellness drinks! Great stuff!

This week, we're joined by comedian Shawn Braley from the Commonwealth Sanctuary - looking forward to our future collaborations. We're trying some international treats, like Moshi's Uji Matcha White Strawberry soda, Arctic Ocean's tangerine beverage, some new samples from CPG company Fruve, and some treats from the UK. We talk about the comedic landscape changing and some of creative people we're bringing to the greater Cincinnati area, like Michael Ian Black, Rory Scovel, and Doug Benson! Don't forget to get your tickets to Sandwiches of History here at Jungle Jim's in Fairfield, OH on March 9th!

We kick it off with a short recap on Pickle Wars (only for the YouTube viewers) and announce that we are bringing Sandwiches of History to Jungle Jim's International Market Fairfield in March, and I get to be his guest star! I am SO SO stoked for this! If you haven't, check out Sandwiches of History on all social platforms. Then, I'm joined this week by musician Benjamin James Howard to talk about our favorite products that have gone by the way side, along with other products who have returned like Clearly Canadian, and Altoids Sours, which connect through his art and his new album "Vestiges."

WHOA! Ok, no words are needed for this. Two Cincinnati Titans have come together to create this incredible new treat, the Skyline Spice ice cream with oyster crackers! I absolutely loved it, which I guess is a spoiler, but I cannot wait for Cincinnati to try. I was so thankful to sit down with Shannon from Graeter's to talk all about the brand, their ideation process, how they partnered with Skyline for this excellent treat, and then we made our own versions of 3-ways in the form of a sundae! It was so awesome. If you're hearing this episode, this ice cream is now available at Jungle Jim's, and of course at Graeter's Scoop Shops as well as for shipping online through Graeter's! Let us know what you think!

This week, we're hanging out with our friend Mullet Review - if you're unfamiliar with his work, he's taken the area by storm with his excellent, authentic, and funny restaurant reviews. Maybe you've seen him on our TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram before - we love him. This week, we tried to dethrone ranch dressing by sampling things like Remia's Frites Sauce Classic, Kewpie's Onion Dressing, Alreef's Iraqi Sauce, barbecue sauce from Jordan, and more! Does this episode get a 69 out of 10 from you too?

This week I sit down with the family behind Velvet Ice Cream to learn all about their product line, the ideation process, and so many other fun things. Even cooler, they came in to make some REALLY unique sundaes with me - like the pickle ice cream sundae, a Blue Moon Orange Sherbet float, potato chip sundae, and more! I learned more about ice cream than I thought I could, which is why I've been eating so much of it while writing up this episode's details. Hugely thankful for their time coming down to Jungle Jim's, so make sure you come in and eat through their entire line, INCLUDING the spumoni! Hope to visit the factory soon!