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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.
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League of Fire Rules Explained: What Every Competitive Chili Eater Needs to Know | TSW ep 196 (opens the original)
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Competitive chili eating is growing and as any sport grows, the rules become increasingly important. In this episode of The Swear Word, Brandon Swear takes a detailed look at the League of Fire contestant rules for competitive pepper eating competitions, breaking down the rules contestants need to understand before stepping onto the stage. From age requirements, waivers, sobriety, gloves, milk, sunglasses, earbuds and what contestants can bring with them, to pepper preparation, chewing requireme
🌶️ Does Hot Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated? | Storage Science by Sauce Type | TSW: ep 195 (opens the original)
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Does hot sauce actually need to be refrigerated, or is the fridge just taking up valuable space for no reason?In this episode of The Swear Word, Brandon Swear breaks down one of the most common questions in the hot sauce and spicy food community: how should you store hot sauce after opening it?The answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.”Different sauces have different storage needs depending on acidity, pH, water activity, sugar content, fresh ingredients, fermentation, processing, packaging, an
MSG & The Science of Craveability: Food, Hot Sauce & Spicy Snacks | TSW: Ep 194 (opens the original)
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Episode SEO Summary: In this episode of The Swear Word , Brandon Swear explores the science behind MSG, umami, food additives, flavor enhancers and the growing concept of food craveability. The conversation examines how food science has transformed the way manufacturers create flavor, consistency and consumer appeal — and what that means for the foods we eat. The episode breaks down monosodium glutamate (MSG) , how it interacts with umami taste receptors, the history of its discovery, common mis
Expanding Horizons | The Future of The Swear Word, Community, Value & Growth | The Swear Word Ep193 (opens the original)
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Nearly three years ago, I pressed record on what would become The Swear Word . I didn’t know where the journey would lead, who I’d meet, or how much I would learn along the way. I simply knew I had a passion for the spicy food community and wanted to create something that educated, entertained, and brought people together. Today, we’re having one of the most personal conversations I’ve ever shared on the podcast. This episode isn’t about the hottest pepper, the newest hot sauce, or the latest sp
Copper in the Garden: Benefits, Risks, Electroculture, Hydroponics & Pepper Growing Explained | 192 (opens the original)
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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 gardening, separating established research from internet myths while acknowledging where questions still r
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