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🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 139, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with the return of special guest Brad of Spicy Dadda🔥! Tonight we discuss the first ever HTX Hot Heads League of Fire belt match, what to expect vendor and offerings for those who attend, what to expect for the belt match, the current state of the who have inspired him and much more!
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🌶️🔥 Plus, Hot 🥵 or Not 🧊 2 Hot sauces from Stanky Sauces on deck gaining their official Swear Word rating!🤬 Get the scoop on flavor, spice, and why they deserve a spot in your hot sauce lineup.
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 139 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Spicy Dadda links:
Website: https://www.spicydadda.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/spicydadda
Social Beer Garden HTX:
Website: https://www.socialbeergardenhtx.com/spicyplanethtx
Stanky Sauce links:
Website: https://stankysauce.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/thestankysauce
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thestankysauce/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@thestankysauce
TT: https://tiktok.com/@thestankysauce
X: https://x.com/thestankysauce
Direct Links:
Clasico: https://stankysauce.com/products/the-clasico-hot-sauce
Sweet Jalapeño Reaper: https://stankysauce.com/products/sweet-jalapeno-reaper-hot-sauce
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Sponsors:
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
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Limited Sponsor available now!
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If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥#chilihead #spicyreviews #primoarmy #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 138, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Chris aka The Grumpy Gill🔥! Tonight we learn unique of how Chris got into the world of hot, how he got started into growing superhots, focus on quality, mentors and people who have inspired him and much more!
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🌶️🔥 Plus, Hot 🥵 or Not 🧊 1 Hot sauce from Savir Foods on deck gaining their official Swear Word rating!🤬 Get the scoop on flavor, spice, and why they deserve a spot in your hot sauce lineup. This hot sauce just was announced as the number 2 sauce in the Hot Ones Season 28 line up.
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 138 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
The Grumpy Gill links:
Website: thegrumpygill.com
YT: @thegrumpygill
IG:
Savir Foods links:
Website: https://www.savirfoods.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SAVIRFOODSatx
IG: https://www.instagram.com/savirfoods?
Direct Links:
Crema Macha:
https://heatonist.com/products/savir-foods-crema-macha-hot-sauce?_pos=1&_sid=fdf99b11f&_ss=r
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Sponsors:
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
In need of a website that is a good representation of you and your company? Want to streamline your business flow with automations, gain leads, nurture your potential clients and new ones? Check out Webdx.one let them know that Brandon sent you for discount!
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If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥#chilihead #spicyreviews #primoarmy #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
Seeds of Fire: The Story of North American Landrace Peppers 🌶️
Ever wondered how a tiny pepper seed can hold thousands of years of history? In this episode, we take a fiery deep dive into the North American landrace peppers — the heritage varieties shaped by Native American farmers, small growers, and modern seed savers.
From the wild chiltepín ( Some call the “mother of all peppers”) to iconic peppers like the Chimayó chile, we uncover how peppers evolved from Indigenous cultivation to global trade, grocery store shelves, and even space exploration aboard the International Space Station.
We’ll explore:
🔥 Native American pepper traditions – food, medicine, and ritual use
🔥 The rise of landrace varieties – like Chimayó and Pueblo peppers
🔥 Extinct & endangered peppers – and what we’ve lost along the way
🔥 Seed banks in the U.S. – preserving biodiversity and flavor for the future
🔥 Peppers in space – Hatch chile aboard the ISS and why it mattered to astronauts
🔥 The future of heritage peppers – how growers, chefs, and chiliheads are keeping diversity alive
This isn’t just agriculture — it’s a cultural story of survival, trade, flavor, and fire. Whether you’re a grower, a hot sauce maker, a foodie, or just someone who loves spice, this episode will change how you look at every pepper in your pantry.
🌱 Join the conversation and discover the peppers that shaped North America — and the fiery future they hold.
#LandracePeppers #ChiliHistory #SpicyPodcast #HotPeppers #Capsaicin #SeedSaving #FoodHistory
👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platforms
Merch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 136 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
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🔥 Ever wonder what really happens to your body and mind when you chase the burn? In this deep-dive episode, we explore capsaicin’s surprising connection to your emotional state, the science behind how peppers affect the brain and pain receptors, and why the fiery rush feels a lot like a morning cold plunge reset.We also dig into the therapeutic side of growing peppers, from seed to harvest, and how gardening impacts your mental health, patience, and resilience. Plus, we break down the fascinating process of building and rebuilding spice tolerance, and whether your body “remembers” its previous high-heat limits after a break.This episode blends science, psychology, and chilihead culture into one fiery conversation designed to help you understand why we crave the burn — and how it can actually make you stronger, calmer, and more connected.🌶️ Topics Covered: • Capsaicin, pain receptors, and the “chilihead high” • Links between spicy food and cold plunge mental benefits • Gardening’s pros & cons for your mental health • How tolerance to spice works, resets, and grows • Chili culture: why community makes the burn worth it🎧 Whether you’re a casual hot sauce fan, a superhot pepper grower, or just curious about the science of spice this episode has something for you.👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.New episodes every Tuesday and ThursdayAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platformsMerch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)----more----👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!----more----🔊 Join us for Episode 136 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️ ----more----Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/ Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io! If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce —————————
🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 135:
Future of Spice: AI in Flavor Creation 🌶🤖
What happens when artificial intelligence meets your spice rack? In this deep-dive episode of The Swear Word Podcast, we explore how AI is reshaping the world of flavor — from decoding the chemistry of chili peppers to creating entirely new spice blends.
We’ll cover:
🔥 The global flavor revolution already underway
🔥 How AI learns to “taste” through data and chemistry
🔥 AI as your personal spice sommelier — customized blends & substitutions
🔥 The future of flavor with designer molecules & sustainable spices
🔥 The balance between human creativity and AI precision
🔥 Ethical questions about food culture, access, and tradition
Join me and my special “guest” AI itself for a 40-minute journey into the future of food, flavor, and spice. By the end, you’ll see your chili powder, hot sauce, and kitchen experiments in a whole new way.
👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platforms
Merch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 135 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Old Agness Store links:
Website: https://oldagnessstore.com/
Direct link:
https://oldagnessstore.com/products/gluten-free-rice-cereal-treat-chocolate-challenge
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
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🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 134:
🌶️ From ancient rituals to billion-dollar industries, chili peppers have shaped history, culture, and the global economy in ways you’ve never imagined. In this episode of The Swear Word, we take a fiery journey through the origins of chilies in the Americas, their spread across the globe through trade, their role in iconic cuisines, and the massive modern chili economy.
Discover how chilies became more than just food—they became culture, medicine, and even innovation for the future. From Mexican mole and Indian curries to Sriracha and hot sauce empires, this episode explores the profound global impact of chili farming and where it’s headed next.
🔥 What you’ll learn in this episode:
• The ancient roots and early uses of chilies in the Americas
• How chilies spread worldwide during the Columbian Exchange
• The role of chilies in iconic global cuisines and cultural rituals
• The modern chili economy, from farms to pharmaceuticals
• The future of chilies: sustainability, innovation, and super-hots
Whether you’re a chilihead, a food history fan, or just curious about how one crop changed the world, this is the fiery deep dive you didn’t know you needed.
👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platforms
Merch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 134 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Old Agness Store links:
Website: https://oldagnessstore.com/
Direct link:
https://oldagnessstore.com/products/gluten-free-rice-cereal-treat-chocolate-challenge
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce #ChiliPeppers #SpicyFood #ChiliFarming #HotSauceHistory #GlobalCuisine #Capsaicin #FoodHistory #Sustainability #SpicyLife
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🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 133, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Josue Rivas of Savir Foods🔥! Tonight we learn unique of how Josue got into the world of hot, how he got started into the culinary approach, breaking into wholesale accounts, Hot Ones, and connections with others in the community and much more!
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🌶️🔥 Plus, Hot 🥵 or Not 🧊 3 Hot sauces from Savir Foods on deck gaining their official Swear Word rating!🤬 Get the scoop on flavor, spice, and why they deserve a spot in your hot sauce lineup.
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🚨Also Keep 5, Cut 5 is locked and loaded for tonight’s episode!🌶️🔥
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 133 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Savir Foods links:
Website: https://www.savirfoods.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/SAVIRFOODSatx
IG: https://www.instagram.com/savirfoods?
Direct Links:
Jala Pepa: https://www.savirfoods.com/products/jala-pepa-as-seen-on-hotones?variant=39964769255511
Elotes Loco: https://www.savirfoods.com/products/elotes-loco?variant=41117746856023
Elotes Loco Fire Edition: https://www.savirfoods.com/products/elotes-loco-copy?variant=41492543864919
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Sponsors:
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
In need of a website that is a good representation of you and your company? Want to streamline your business flow with automations, gain leads, nurture your potential clients and new ones? Check out Webdx.one let them know that Brandon sent you for discount!
__________________________
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥#chilihead #spicyreviews #primoarmy #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 132:
Why does a tiny chili pepper make your mouth feel like it’s on fire—even though there’s no flame? In this episode, we dive deep into the fiery science of capsaicin, the molecule behind spice, and uncover how your body and brain react to the burn.
From the TRPV1 pain receptor “lock and key” reaction to the brain’s rush of endorphins, we’ll explore why spicy food feels hot, why some people crave the burn, and how repeated exposure actually changes your tolerance.
🌶️ What you’ll learn in this episode:
• The science behind chili peppers and pain receptors
• Why capsaicin tricks your brain into thinking you’re burning
• The “chili high” and how your body responds to spice
• Surprising health benefits of capsaicin (from pain relief to metabolism)
• Practical tips to manage the burn (milk, sugar, alcohol – which one really works?)
• The Scoville scale and just how extreme chili heat can get
Whether you’re a hardcore chilihead or just spice-curious, this episode takes you beyond the burn and into the fascinating world of how capsaicin rewires pain and pleasure.
🔥 Press play and explore the science, culture, and future of spice! 🔥
👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platforms
Merch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 132 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Spicy Caballero Seasonings links:
Website: https://spicycaballeroseasonings.com/
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥 #burningchoices #chilihead #spicyreviews #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #swearwordmerch #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
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🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 131, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Sam “ PepperPapi ”🔥! Tonight we learn how Sam got into the world of hot, how he got started with online groups, growing super hot peppers, how to cross peppers, Sam shows and explains about his own crosses, and connections with others in the community and much more!
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🌶️🔥 Plus, Hot 🥵 or Not 🧊 3 Hot sauces from Mikey V’s on deck gaining their official Swear Word rating!🤬 Get the scoop on flavor, spice, and why they deserve a spot in your hot sauce lineup.
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 131 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
PepperPapi links:
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKc_gNRhvcG6k4xGKB0zKYg
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563219774154
IG:
Mikey V’s links:
Website: https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com/
Direct Links:
https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com/product-page/moroccan-madness
https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com/product-page/roasted-garlic-reaper
https://www.mikeyvsfoods.com/product-page/eafo-collectors-box
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Sponsors:
Podvision.io if you need help getting your brand started or don’t know how or where to start. Let’s go as you can contact me now directly about PodVision.io!
In need of a website that is a good representation of you and your company? Want to streamline your business flow with automations, gain leads, nurture your potential clients and new ones? Check out Webdx.one let them know that Brandon sent you for discount!
__________________________
If you have read this far you are amazing! Much love,
Brandon Swear🔥❤️🔥
🔥🎥 #TheSwearWord 🔥🎙️ #SpicyWorldUnleashed #ChiliHeadsUnite #hotornot #EverythingFromTheWorldOfHot #hotsaucelover #hotsauceaddict #spicyfoodlover🔥#chilihead #spicyreviews #primoarmy #superhot #Saucegauntlet #pick5cut5 #the5 #smallbatchsauce #uniquesauces #podcasting #dfw #fortworth #hotsauce
🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 130:
🔥 The Hot Sauce Label Truth: Why Ingredient Order Changes the Heat!
Ever wonder why some hot sauces hit hard while others are all flavor, no fire? The answer isn’t just in the Scoville scale—it’s hidden in the ingredient list. In this episode, we break down how the order of ingredients by weight can completely change the flavor, heat, and quality of your favorite fiery condiments.
We’ll uncover:
🌶️ The FDA’s ingredient order rule and how it affects what you taste
🥄 Why vinegar or water as the first ingredient means a milder sauce
🧄 How small amounts of garlic, onion, and spices shape flavor complexity
🔥 The difference between pepper potential vs. actual heat in the bottle
🛒 How to shop smart and pick sauces that deliver the spice you’re craving
By the end, you’ll be a hot sauce label detective—able to spot marketing tricks, decode heat levels, and choose sauces like a pro.
🎧 Listen and learn how to stay spicy AND smart.
👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.
New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday
Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Rumble & all major platforms
Merch, community & more at TheSwearWord.net (New Site Coming Soon)
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👀 Missed the episode? No worries! Hit play now and catch up on the spice-filled reviews. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more spicy content – we're turning up the heat every week!
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🔊 Join us for Episode 130 and be part of the spicy conversation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a community of chili enthusiasts sharing the love for all things hot. New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8pm central! 🔥🌶️
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Official The Swear Word website: https://theswearword.net/
Are you a citizen of the Swear Nation yet?
Hey spicy product makers! Sponsorship is now open! Check out the monthly or annual sponsorships https://theswearword.net
Old Agness Store links:
Website: https://oldagnessstore.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/steve_and_michele?igsh=a2UybTlzMTY2aXY2
FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/19pMnD39pS/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://oldagnessstore.com/collections/gluten-free-brownies
Rouge Trail: https://oldagnessstore.com/products/gluten-free-blondie-granola
Minty One: https://oldagnessstore.com/products/chocolate-brownie-gluten-free-mint
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