
The Heat Source
Mike & Matt are willing to take the heat (and potential pain) for you through their podcast The Heat Source. They will taste, review, and learn about the world of hot sauce one bottle at a time, from small-batch to commercial brands. If you like it spicy, tune in to discover new flavors and brands, learn some fun facts, and generally dive into the ever growing community of hot sauce and pepper fandom. Let's Heat Up!
Podcasting since 2022 • 138 episodes
The Heat Source
Latest Episodes
Neil's real Deal Peach Habanero & Whitehouse Station Carolina Reaper
We continued our series of Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Expo sponsored episodes with two sauces that have found simple ideas and achieved great results. Neils Real Deal focuses on Trinindad flavors with cauliflower bases. This time we tried Peach Hab...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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58:31

Jwala Red & Green Chili by Chooza
We kicked off our Tears of Joy Hot Sauce Expo in BC, Canada sponsored episodes with a Canadian Hot Sauce, Chooza Hot Sauce. An East African - Indian fusion hot sauce with Kenyan roots. We talk magic fridge dispensers, deviled eggs, classic movi...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:05:26

JalaPickle by Pex Peppers & Taco Vibes Only by Butterfly Bakery of Vermont
This week we went mild and extremely hot! We tried a dill pickle hot sauce by Pex Peppers that may be the most mild we have tried of theirs. They have some real burners, but this week we went to Vermont for a Hot Ones alum and fellow podcaster,...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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57:07

We Discuss The New Hot Ones Season 27 Lineup
We breakdown the recent Hot Ones lineup, discuss returning alumni and a surprise newcomer to the big show. We catchup on Matt's newest obsession, video game ideas, and more. Be sure to check out the full hot ones lineup and check out everything...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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47:15

Panqa Peruvian Hot Sauce
We try a new brand with Panqa, a Peruvian Hot Sauce that started out of a California restaurant. This sauce has gained popularity and is now branching out of the restaurant to your kitchen tables. We try the sauce, talk Peru, refrigeration rule...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:01:35
