Join us for an episode that celebrates the bold, flavorful world of hot sauce, honoring heritage, craftsmanship, and the satisfying thrill of a slow burn.

🌶️ Meet Tony Nunez of Fantastic Fuego, a salsa creator whose passion for unique, flavor-packed salsas is inspired by his Mexican heritage and family traditions. Get a behind-the-scenes look as Tony preps for the Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival, and join us as we catch up with him at his booth on festival day.

🌶️ Next, we head over to the Hill Country Hot Peppers booth, where former scientist Ron Tilton shares his journey from the lab to a family-run farm in Wimberley, TX. Blending scientific precision with a deep love for peppers, Ron has mastered the art of growing and fermenting, crafting hot sauces and products that capture the complexity and essence of each pepper.

Fantastic Fuego

https://www.fantasticfuego.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elfantasticfuego#

Hill Country Hot Peppers

https://hillcountryhotpeppers.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hillcountryhotpeppers/#

The Austin Chronicle

https://www.austinchronicle.com/home/

https://www.instagram.com/austinchronicle

Central Texas Food Bank

https://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org/https://www.instagram.com/CTXfoodbank

Music credits

• ​Music by Andreas Woll from Pixabay
• ​B Minor 95 bpm- BB King Style

Journey through the performances of three distinct artists: Una Cancion Bonita, Retro Cowgirl, and Tracy de Sa. Each segment offers a glimpse into the artists' captivating stage presence, their musical influences, and the profound impact of their artistry on themselves and their audience. From Karely Rincón's soulful debut in Austin with Una Cancion Bonita, to the raw energy of Retro Cowgirl's rock melodies, and the magnetic charisma of Tracy de Sa's rap performance, this episode showcases the exhilarating connection fostered through live music experiences. Join us as we explore the essence of musical expression and the sheer joy of owning the stage.

Una Cancion Bonita

• Vamonos Music Video / Vamonos on Spotify
• Beso Armonico on Spotify / Beso Armonico on YouTube
• Apple Music
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Spotify
• TikTok
• Youtube

Retro Cowgirl

• retrocowgirlband.com
• Link Tree
• Roots - Tiny Desk Submission Video / Roots on Spotify
• Stronger Music Video / Stronger on Spotify

Tracy De Sa

• Kitty Cat (with Chantae Vetrice) on AudioMack
• Link Tree

Saawan Tiwari is a costume designer and world enthusiast based in New York City. Saawan recently graduated from the University of Michigan with a BFA in Theatre Design and Production and is inspired by admiring, studying & creating alternate realities. Over the course of our chat, we dug into the roots of their passion and learned more about what this creatively stimulating industry is like for a young designer set on establishing their distinct vision while creating, as Saawan puts it, "clothing vocabulary" that can transport an audience to the world they're meant to experience.

Follow Saawan on Instagram @saawantiwari and learn more about their work at saawandesigns.wixsite.com/home

Support the community of artists & designers through the Actor's Fund (https://actorsfund.org/) and the Costume Industry Coalition (https://www.costumeindustrycoalition.com/)

Meet Melanie Metz: professional photographer & storm chaser who has spent 20+ years tracking & chasing storms. Come along for the experience as she walks us through what happens before, during and after a chase and why, despite the risks, she loves what she does and always goes back for more.

Follow Melanie Metz

• YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @melaniemetzstormchasing
• Twitter: @metzstormmedia
• Learn more about Melanie's work at melaniemetzstormchasing.com and melaniemetzphotography.com

Storm Chasing Resources

• Skywarn Training - learn about severe weather and become a Skywarn spotter for the National Weather Service (NWS) - find more info at https://www.skywarn.org/
• Join the Stormtrack Forum with all kinds of questions, answers and discussions about severe weather: https://stormtrack.org/community/
• Storm Prediction Center resource tracks severe weather outlooks/ forecasts for the United States: https://www.spc.noaa.gov/

Read and Watch

• NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) Weather Spotters Field Guide
• Storm Chasing Handbook by Tim Vasquez
• Skip Talbot's Storm and Tornado Education YouTube Channel with beginner education videos.

MUSIC CREDITS

• Original Intro, Outro and PSA music by Khris Paradise: reelretroprods.com
• Music by DreamHeaven from Pixabay

The Texas Rollergirls are the originators of Flat Track Derby, founding members of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA) and are currently ranked #7 win the world. This flat, oval track was developed so the sport can be played almost anywhere that is suitable for skating. With an accessible foundation, anyone can build their local derby community and be a part of a global movement with more than 400 leagues worldwide.

Follow Paradise City on FB, Twitter & Instagram and support us on Patreon @paradisecitypod.

Get more information at texasrollergirls.org and follow them on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @TXRollergirls.

WFTDA: https://wftda.com/

GUESTS

Amanda Brennan aka "Bazooka Bubble Bum" / Instagram: @heartbreaker_bazooka

Jazz Daigle aka "Fleur de Lethal" / Instagram: @fleurdelethal / Facebook Group: bit.ly/WomxnAthletes

MUSIC

Original Music by Khris Paradise (Learn more about his production work at reelretroprods.com)

Pixabay

Music by astrofreq

Music by JohnFothergill

Music by Electronic-Senses

Music by raphaelbernhard25

Music by 1tamara2