Brandon Swear

The Swear Word

Arts EN ↓ 193 episodes

This is the show for the chili head community by the community! ”The Swear Word” is where fiery host, Brandon Swear rolls out new episodes every Tuesday and Thursday night at 8:00 (ct) and takes you on a spicy adventure. Scorching interviews with fellow Chili Heads, mouth-watering product reviews, and everything from the world of hot! Like spicy food? Want to know what it's like to eat some of the hottest products and challenges in the world and uncover what is going on in the minds of the creators? This is the place for you!

Author

Brandon Swear

Episodes

Copper in the Garden: Benefits, Risks, Electroculture, Hydroponics & Pepper Growing Explained | 192 08.07.2026 1:17:15

Copper has been used in agriculture for centuries, yet it’s also one of the most debated topics in modern gardening. From copper fungicides and slug barriers to copper pipes, wire, electroculture, and hydroponic systems, there are countless claims about what copper can and can’t do. In this episode of The Swear Word , Brandon Swear takes a balanced, science-informed look at copper’s role in garden...

Pest Resistance in the Garden: Lessons from Pepper Fields for Organic & Conventional Growers |TSW191 01.07.2026 46:55

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 190, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation. Pests getting harder to control no matter what you spray or use? You’re not imagining it—pest resistance is real and affecting pepper growers everywhere. In this deep-dive solo episode, we break down how resistance develops (in simple terms), the hidden costs to your crops/time/money, pitfa...

A Captivating Peruvian Hot Sauce Company | Guest: William of Inka Shaman Hot Sauce | TSW: Ep 190 17.06.2026 1:10:30

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 190, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest William of Inka Shaman Hot Sauce🔥! Tonight we learn about William’s entry into spice, inspiration for creating hot sauces, the branding, labeling, the journey of being in business, how Zest fest and other markets have gone, the newest hot sauces, life in Peru and what won...

BBQ Sauce For Any Occasion | Guest: Denny of Papa Popes BBQ Sauce | TSW: Ep 189 10.06.2026 1:12:13

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 189, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Denny Pope of Papa Pope’s BBQ Sauce🔥! Tonight we learn about Denny and what got him inspired to create a wide array of BBQ sauce and other products, the journey of being in business, what markets and events he has attended and thoughts on them, plans for new products, the...

What Makes a Great Hot Sauce Festival? | ZestFest 2026 Recap & Industry Discussion PT 1 | Ep 188 03.06.2026 23:53

🔥🎙️ Welcome back to The Swear Word Podcast — Everything From The World of Hot! In this episode, Brandon Swear takes a deep dive into ZestFest 2026, one of the longer running spicy food events in the country, sharing his experience, observations, standout vendors, memorable products, and how this year’s event compared to previous years. But this episode is much more than a festival recap. What act...

What Happens When Capsaicin Meets Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis & GLP-1s? | TSW: Ep 187 27.05.2026 29:09

🔥🎙️ Welcome back to The Swear Word Podcast,Your Place For Everything From The World of Hot! In this episode, Brandon Swear dives deep into one of the most misunderstood and fascinating conversations in spicy food culture: the relationship between capsaicin, dopamine, endorphins, alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, GLP-1 medications, OTC drugs, and even the runner’s high. Why do some people crave spicy f...

World Traveled Culinary Experience to Hot Sauce Co. | Guest: Maria The Spicy Chef of Maria's Sauce Co | TSW: Ep 186 20.05.2026 1:20:43

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 186, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Maria The Spicy Chef of Maria’s Sauce Co🔥! Tonight we learn about Maria got started with making hot sauce, the relationships formed, the inspiration for products, chef life, the ups and downs of being in business, the impact that others in the community have made, struggl...

From Challenges to Chili Competitions | Guest: Jeremiah of AhmLit Labs | TSW: Ep 185 13.05.2026 1:10:05

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 185, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Jeremiah of AhmLit Labs🔥! Tonight we learn about Jeremiah got started with spicy challenges, the impact the community has had on him, those who have left the biggest impact on him, growing, the family ties of gardening and growing tomatoes, upcoming pepper competitions, t...

Cinco De Mayo, Taco Tuesday and Tijuana Tom’s! Let’s Talk Hot Sauce | Guest: Tom of Tijuana Tom’s House of Hot Sauce | TSW: Ep 184 06.05.2026 58:38

Happy Cinco De Mayo and Taco Tuesday! 🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 184, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Tom of Tijuana Toms House of Hot Sauce🔥! Tonight we learn about Tom got started making hot sauce, the inspiration for sauces, how Tijuana Toms even got started, the name, the branding, life as a Canadian hot sauce maker, the growth th...

Is this the hot sauce of Kansas City? | Guest: Jason of The Heatland | TSW: Ep 183 29.04.2026 1:02:50

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 183, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Jason of The Heatland🔥! Tonight we learn about how Jason got into the world of hot and the inspiration to get started, the journey of crafting a sauce and the brand identity, the choice of one flagship product, the future goals and much more.----more----🎙️ About The Swear...

From Restaurant to Bottled BBQ Sauce | Guest: Doc of Bompa Jacks | TSW: Ep 182 22.04.2026 1:03:02

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 182, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Doc of Bompa Jacks 🔥! Tonight we learn about how Doc got into the world of hot and the inspiration to get started, the journey from Tennessee to Arizona, the road ahead, family, bbq, upcoming products and much more. ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Podcast The Swear W...

From Hot Sauce Company to Spicy Menu Offerings| Guest: Dino of Hotter Than El | TSW: Ep 181 15.04.2026 1:03:39

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 181, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Dino of Hotter Than EL 🔥! Tonight we learn about how Dino got into the world of hot and the inspiration to get started, the journey from a global store, hot sauce company life to opening a restaurant / bar and creating spicy versions for the menu items, upcoming products...

El Paso Hottest & Fastest Growing Hot Sauce Company, | Guest: Zunilla’s | TSW: Ep 180 08.04.2026 1:12:24

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 180, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest CJ of Zunilla’s 🔥! Tonight we learn about how CJ got into the world of hot and the inspiration to get started, chili cook offs, upcoming products, spicy pickles, rubs and much more. ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Podcast The Swear Word explores the world of peppers...

Get To Know The Newest Hot Sauce Company in the DFW | Guest: Q&A Fire and Flavor Co | TSW: Ep 179 01.04.2026 1:05:45

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 179, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Q and Allie of Q&A Fire and Flavor Co 🔥! Tonight we learn about how Q & Allie got into the world of hot and the inspiration to create each sauce, branding, talking about the way they have got into the market, diving, personal heat preference and much more. ----mor...

The Newest Hot Sauce Festival In Louisiana | Guest: Billy of SWLA Hot Sauce Fest | TSW: Ep 178 25.03.2026 1:01:35

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 178, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Billy of Medusa Sala & Southwest Louisiana Hot Sauce Fest ( SWLA ) 🔥! Tonight we learn about how Billy got into the world of hot and the inspiration to create each sauce, branding, talking about the newest hot sauce festival in south Louisiana out in Lake Charles, Lea...

How Does Capsaicin, Snake Venom, & Hot Sauce Fit Together | Guest: Steve of Steves Snaketuary Ep 177 18.03.2026 1:32:23

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 177, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Steve of Steves Snaketuary 🔥! Tonight we learn about how Steve got into snakes, hot sauce, different types of venom, snake education, preservation, inspiration behind the sauces and snaketuary, wild and crazy stories and much more. ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Pod...

Edgar Allan Poe, Hot Sauce, Beard oil, Coffee | Guest: Rachel of Poeman & Friends | TSW: Ep 176 11.03.2026 1:00:42

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 176, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Rachel of Poeman & Friends Hot Sauces🔥! Tonight we learn about Rachel’s entry into capsaicin and what got her started making hot sauce, inspiration, how the name and branding came to be, the journey from launch to now, balancing life, plans for 2026 and much more! --...

New Hot Sauces, Hockey, Balanced Family Focus | Guest: Zack of MTHELL Hot Sauces | TSW: Ep 175 04.03.2026 1:23:53

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 175, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Zack of MTHELL Hot Sauces🔥! Tonight we learn about Zack’s entry into capsaicin and what got him started making hot sauce, inspiration, reelecting on label art, collaborations and the fun opportunities they bring, balancing family life, the drive to success, new hot sauces...

Jalapeño Wasabi Hot Sauce |Guests: Ara & Adam of Chef Flaco’s Salsa & Wicked Provisions |TSW:Ep 174 25.02.2026 1:02:19

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 174, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with the return of special guest Adam and first time appearance of Ara of Chef Flaco’s Salsa & Wicked Provisions🔥! Tonight we catch up since last time when Adam was on the podcast, discuss the newest hot sauce from Wicked Provisions, we meet and get to know Ara, discuss Ara’s personal...

Keeping the Burn Alive in Spain | Salvino “Peperoncino” Pasqualini | TSW: Ep 173 18.02.2026 56:51

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 173, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Silvino “Peperoncino” Pasqualini 🔥! Tonight we talk life in Spain as a competitor, spicy food from Spain and Italy, path from viewing to competing and winning, favorite sauces to use the road forward for 2026 and much more! ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Podcast T...

Funky Blues Metal & Spicy Food | Guest :Tom Jordan of 20 Watt Tombstone | TSW: Ep 172 11.02.2026 1:39:26

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 172, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Tom Jordan of 20 Watt Tombstone 🔥! Tonight we talk music, hot sauce about initial experience with spicy food, touring and trying other spicy dishes, 20 Watt Tombstone and much more! ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Podcast The Swear Word explores the world of pepper...

Growing Fundamentals, Travel & Road Ahead | Guest: Rich Blood aka Pepper Guru | TSW: Ep 171 04.02.2026 1:26:29

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 171, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with the return of special guest Rich Blood aka Pepper Guru 🔥! Tonight we catch up on how the year has been, discuss travel, the move, grow plans for 2026 and much more! ----more---- 🎙️ About The Swear Word Podcast The Swear Word explores the world of peppers, capsaicin, hot sauce, grower...

🔥 Finding “Your” Heat: How to Choose the Right Hot Sauce Without Wasting Money 🌶️ | TSW: Ep 170 28.01.2026 26:50

🔥 Finding “Your” Heat: How to Choose the Right Hot Sauce Without Wasting Money 🌶️ The Ultimate Guide for Chiliheads, Beginners & Flavor Seekers Have you ever bought a hot sauce that looked amazing… only to try it once and never touch it again? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Swear Word , host Brandon Swear breaks down how to find the right hot sauce for YOU without falling for hype,...

Chef Driven Hot Sauce |Guest: Richard of Swindle Sauce | TSW: Ep 169 21.01.2026 59:13

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 169, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guest Richard of Swindle Sauce 🔥! Tonight we discuss how he got into the world of hot, how the name and brand came to be, inspiration for sauces, the journey being 1 year in the business, plans for the future, a new collaboration sauce, special listener discount code and much m...

Metal + Capsaicin Furry |Guests: Dan & Josh of Intergalactic Sauces | TSW: Ep 168 14.01.2026 1:07:40

🎙️🔥 Welcome to The Swear Word Podcast! Episode 168, join your host Brandon Swear for a Blazin conversation with special guests Dan & Josh of IntergalacticSauces 🔥! Tonight we discuss how they got into the world of hot, what started it all for them sauce wise, music, inspiration for sauces, personal favorite hot sauce from the line up, plans for the future, words on pushing on down paths oth...