In this exclusive Fire & Flavor interview, I sit down with the anonymous creator behind 12 Tokens, a brand known for its delicious cherry hot sauce and collectible tokens included in every order. Learn about the origins of this intriguing brand, what makes their sauce uniquely flavorful, and why the creator chooses to stay anonymous. If you love hot sauce and appreciate a good mystery, this episode is for you!

IG 📸: 12Tokens

Web 🌐: https://12tokens.com

In this episode of Fire & Flavor, we sit down with Jimmie, the creator of Monkey Junk Hot Sauce, a bold small-batch brand out of Western North Carolina. From the early days of experimenting with peppers to building a community around handcrafted heat, Monkey Junk is all about flavor with attitude. We dig into their origin story, the inspiration behind sauces like Mutant Verde and Lava Tears, and how local growing and flavor innovation come together in every bottle.

🔥 Topics covered include:

• • 🧨 How Monkey Junk started and what fuels the brand

  • 🍯 The craft behind unique hot sauce flavors

  • 🌱 Sourcing local peppers and staying small-batch

  • 🧢 Branding, community, and what’s coming next

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  Whether you're a hot sauce lover, maker, or flavor explorer, this episode delivers serious heat.IG 📸: monkeyjunksauceWeb 🌐: https://themonkeyjunk.com

  
  

Join me as I sit down with the founder of Papa Caps Hot Sauce to dive into their origin story, the passion behind their bold flavors, and what makes their award-winning sauces stand out. We talk about crafting heat with purpose, chasing flavor that hits deep, and how a thrill-seeking hobby turned into a small batch sensation.During the interview, I try four different Papa Caps sauces and give my honest take on each one. Whether you're a hot sauce lover, artisan food fan, or just love discovering new indie brands, this episode brings the fire.IG / TikTok 📸: papacapsfoodsWeb 🌐: https://papacapsfoods.com

I sat down with Tim from Revolutionary Hot Sauce to talk about his craft hot sauce journey and some seriously unique flavors. We cover Hot Java (with coffee and cherry bomb peppers), the Ukrainian-inspired Adjika with green apple, the tropical Sweet Wave, and the ghost pepper-heavy Phantasm.

If you're into small-batch sauces, bold ingredients, and spicy creativity, this one’s for you.

IG 📸: revolutionaryhotsauce

Web 🌐: https://revolutionaryhotsauce.com

In this episode, I sit down with David, the founder of Bean's Hot Sauce Co, to talk about his journey from startup dreams to building a hot sauce brand with serious flavor and purpose. We dive into two of his standout sauces:

🌶️ Wacky Tabascy – a wild twist on a verde tabasco🫐 Azul de Fuego – a bold blueberry hot sauce with a surprising kick revealed during our chat

David shares what keeps him going, how the company evolved, and what it's like crafting sauces that break the mold.

🔥 For the rest of May, $2 from every bottle sold goes to support Leukemia Texas.

Watch, taste along, and support a great cause.

👇 Hit subscribe for more hot sauce interviews and flavor-packed episodes!

IG 📸: beanshotsaucecoWeb 🌐: https://beanshotsauceco.com

In this episode of Fire & Flavor, I sit down with Mike from Long Island Pepper Company to talk about how his small-batch hot sauce business got started, his passion for gardening, and what it’s like to grow a spicy brand from the ground up. 🌶️🌱

Mike shares the stories behind five incredible fruit-forward sauces:🫐 Blueberry Carolina Reaper🍍 Pineapple Mango Habanero🥭 Mango Ghost🍈 Papaya Carolina Reaper🐉 Dragon's Blood

Each one balances fresh, fruity flavor with a solid kick of heat. Mike was super chill to talk to, and this lineup is not one to miss if you love a flavorful burn.

IG 📸: longislandpeppercompanyWeb🌐: https://longislandpeppercompany.com/

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