In this episode of Fire & Flavor, I sit down with Maki and Garth, the creators of Volcanic Ash Hot Sauce, a bold small-batch brand built around one seriously unforgettable sauce. After seven years of experimenting and refining, they landed on “The OG,” a deep, savory blend of caramelized garlic, onions, habaneros, and smoky heat that delivers something truly unique. 🌋🌶️

We dive into their flavor philosophy, the story behind the brand name, and how they stay true to their craft with every small-batch release. Whether you're a hot sauce connoisseur or just discovering your heat tolerance, this episode captures what it means to truly obsess over flavor.

💬 Topics Covered:

• How Maki and Garth created “The OG”

• The seven-year sauce development journey

• Staying small-batch and ingredient-focused

• Building a hot sauce brand with heart

• Real stories from fans and foodies

  
  

🔥 Grab your bottle or learn more at: volcanicashhotsauce.com

In this episode of Fire & Flavor, I sit down once again with Jake from Newks Hot Sauce, a Portland, Oregon-based craft hot sauce company. After running into technical issues during our first interview, we reconnected to dive even deeper into his journey of building a hot sauce brand, the challenges of growing in a competitive industry, and the creative process behind five of his standout sauces:

🌶️ Grillo’s Pickles Hot Sauce
🍫 “Chocolate,” a rich blend featuring blackberries, raisins, chocolate habaneros, and chocolate reapers
🍌 Banana and Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce
🔥 Blazin’ Raisin, a hotter twist on “Chocolate”
🌵 Smokey Chipotle

We also talk about pairing these bold flavors with real food and how Newks continues to push the boundaries of what hot sauce can be.

If you are into small-batch hot sauce, unique flavor ideas, and behind-the-scenes stories from passionate makers, this is an episode you will not want to miss.

IG 📸: newks_hot_sauce

Web 🌐: https://newkssauces.com

In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Eddie and Eric, the founders of Stanky Sauce, a bold and creative hot sauce company out of Orlando, Florida. We dive into how the brand got started, their mission to "feed adventure" through flavor, and the journey of turning a spicy passion into a thriving small business.Along the way, we taste five of their standout sauces: Pineapple Habanero Ghost, Garlic Datil, Honey Mango Habanero, Sweet Jalapeno Reaper, and Florida Sunshine BBQ, and explore the ingredients, inspiration, and customer reactions behind each one!

Whether you're a hot sauce fanatic, foodie, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with flavor, insight, and heat.

IG 📸: thestankysauceWeb 🌐: https://stankysauce.com

In this episode of the Fire & Flavor Podcast, I sit down with Jake from Newks Hot Sauces, a bold and creative hot sauce company based in Portland, Oregon. We dive into how he started his brand, the inspiration behind his unique flavors, and what makes his sauces stand out in the growing world of artisan hot sauces.At the end of the interview, I taste test 5 of his most talked-about creations:🥒 Grillo’s Pickles Dill Pickle Hot Sauce🍫 “Chocolate” Hot Sauce🍌🔥 Banana + Carolina Reaper🔥🍇 Blazin’ Raisin🌫️🌶️ Smokey ChipotleWhether you're a hot sauce lover, spicy food addict, or just curious about hot sauces, this one’s for you. Each sauce brings something new to the table, from sweet and smoky to wild and tangy.

Join me for a conversation with Ryan from Horrifying Hot Sauce, where we delve into a brand dedicated to crafting complex flavors using unique ingredients, rare chilis, and time‑honored fermentation techniques. Fueled by a passion for horror movies, Ryan not only brings the heat to his sauces but also channels his creativity into making movies, showcasing his work at and spending time at horror movie festivals and beyond.

Join me for a fiery conversation with Alex from Cousin Dean’s Hot Sauce, where we dive into the heart of a small‑town business built on local ingredients, community support, and pure passion for flavor. Learn how this family‑run brand turns simple, homegrown produce into unforgettable heat — and discover why shopping local makes all the difference. Don’t forget to like this episode, and follow for more stories behind your favorite small businesses!

In this spicy interview, I sit down with Kevin from Naked Hot Sauces out of Newmarket, NH to talk all things hot sauce!

I put my taste buds to the test with three fiery flavors:

🌶️ Down the Hatch – A smooth start with a kick!

🔥 The One – Turning up the heat!

💀 Reaper Madness – Pure, blistering insanity!

Each sauce brings its own unique flavor and increasing intensity, so watch or listen as I sweat, react, and maybe even regret my choices! 😵‍💨🔥

https://nakedhotsauces.net

Follow on IG 📸: nakedhotsauces

This week, we sit down with Thomas from siZZZle Funk out of San Diego to explore creativity, the art of growing and using hot chilis in our favorite dishes, and why attention to detail is key when creating your own product.

IG: @sizzzlefunk

Order from: https://sizzzlefunk.com