Today on Fire & Flavor I sit down with Michael and Erica from Jack’s Pepper Heist, one of the most exciting small batch hot sauce brands rising in 2025. Their story starts with Jack, a pepper stealing dog with big personality, and it leads into a deep passion for Latin inspired cooking, clean ingredients, and handcrafted heat.

In this episode we take a full look at their brand, their cultural roots, and the creative process behind their sauces. We taste two of their most popular flavors: Tomate de Arbol and Tomatillo Serrano. Both highlight bold Latin flavor, clean ingredients, and a balance of heat that feels handmade and intentional.If you are interested in craft hot sauce, Latin inspired food, small batch makers, or discovering the next big brand in the spicy world, this episode is packed with value. Michael and Erica talk about their heritage, their festival experiences, the community that helped them grow, and the way they stay true to real ingredients without additives or preservatives.

IG 📸: jackspepperheist

Web 🌐: https://jackspepperheist.com

Today on Fire & Flavor Podcast we sit down with Emily, the creator of Female Rage Hot Sauce, a craft brand known for its feminist mission, bold flavors, and small batch creativity. We taste three of her standout sauces including Honey Garlic Carrot, Brown Sugar Peach, and Tangy Crimson Apple while discussing the inspiration, passion, and purpose behind her growing company.

Emily shares how Female Rage Hot Sauce started from a spark of emotion and evolved into a brand focused on activism, women’s empowerment, and flavor innovation. She explains how she balances heat with sweetness, how each recipe comes to life, and why her line resonates with fans who love artisan hot sauce, unique flavor profiles, and mission driven food brands.

In this episode we explore her creative process, her community support efforts, the emotional roots of her business, and how she channels passion into every bottle. If you enjoy learning about small batch sauces, feminist food brands, creative culinary storytelling, and honest maker interviews, this conversation is for you.

IG 📸: femaleragehotsauce

Web 🌐: https://femaleragehotsauce.com

In this episode of The Fire & Flavor Podcast, Matt sits down with the team behind TorchBearer Sauces, the creators of some of the boldest and most beloved hot sauces in the game, including Habanero Evil, Garlic Habanero, Danny Wood’s Guac Sizzle, and Cranberry Jalapeño, along with a couple extra bonus tastings. From humble beginnings at local festivals to becoming a national name, TorchBearer shares their story of flavor-first sauce making, creative branding, and fan-fueled growth.

We taste, laugh, and learn how they balance heat and flavor, what goes into developing unique blends, and why they live by the motto Accidentally Healthy. Intentionally Delicious.

🔥 Topics Covered:
🌶️ The origins of TorchBearer Sauces and how it all began
🧄 Secrets behind their most famous flavors
🥕 What makes their sauces extract free and all natural
🥑 Collaborations like Danny Wood’s Guac Sizzle
🎨 How humor, art, and passion fuel their brand identity
🍗 Tips for pairing sauces with meals

🎧 Watch or listen for a mix of spicy storytelling, culinary creativity, and true craft hot sauce culture.

IG 📸: torchbearersaucesWeb 🌐: https://torchbearersauces.com