The ChilliChump Podcast

About The ChilliChump Podcast

Join us as we chat about anything and everything, including what goes on behind the scenes of my YouTube channel, Hot Sauce Business, Chilli Growing and more! I am sure the podcast will develop over time while we find our feet! https://youtube.com/chillichump https://chillichump.com

Publisher

Shaun aka ChilliChump

Category

leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2023

Latest episode

26 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2026

   Growing Chilies at -40°C, Geothermal Greenhouses & Hot Sauce in Mongolia. Special Guest: Ashley

   Ashley left a career as a chef in Sweden to move his family to Mongolia and start an off-grid homestead YouTube channel (Simple Wild Living). Along the way he built a geothermal greenhouse that holds +25°C inside while it's -20°C outside, using nothing more than underground pipes and a couple of fans. No heat pumps. No electricity bill. In this episode we talk about how the ground-to-air heat transfer system works, what he'd do differently if he built it again, growing 400 chilli plants in a country with a three-month summer, launching a hot sauce brand where the only competition is Tabasco, why Mongolia has more sunny days than Florida, what COVID did to the food supply in Ulaanbaatar, and what it's like to prep for seven months of winter when your house wasn't built for it. We also get into YouTube, the creative process, and behind the scenes of running a channel. Check out Ashley's channel on YouTube: Simple Wild Living

2. 

   10 Sept 2025

   Inside South Devon Chilli Farm: Overwintering, Pruning Myths, and the Untold Scorpion Story

   In this episode, Shaun aka ChilliChump sits down with Amrit Madhoo from the South Devon Chilli Farm to discuss everything chilli. From growing tips to the real story behind legendary superhot varieties. They cut through the hype with practical advice and behind-the-scenes insights from the chilli industry.🌶️The unlikely journey from Trinidad to running a renowned chili farm in the UK.🌶️Key differences between greenhouses and polytunnels for commercial chilli growing.🌶️Overwintering vs. starting fresh: what really yields better plants?🌶️The true origins of the Moruga Scorpion and the myths around superhot chilli varieties.🌶️Hot chilli industry controversies, including Guinness World Records, Pepper X, and seed authenticity.Stay spicy and enjoy the episode!South Devon Chilli Farm: https://southdevonchillifarm.co.uk/Youtube: ⁨https://www.youtube.com/@southdevonchillifarm

3. 

   21 Aug 2025

   Hydro Headaches, Farm Dreams, and YouTube Truths. Special Guest: Khang Starr

   In this episode, I catch up with  @KhangStarr  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_eVg568w02BmZWDCrgunvg) . We talk hydroponics challenges, grafting tricks, and the chaos of managing oversized chilli plants. Kangstarr shares his journey from backyard growing to running a 26-acre farm, experimenting with trees, asparagus, and more, all while juggling family life and YouTube.

4. 

   6 Jun 2025

   Special Guest: Gardener Scott. Mastering the Art of Growing Chilies in Cold Climates

   Gardener Scott discusses the art of growing chilies in cold climates, sharing tips and insights on soil temperature, plant hardening, and learning from gardening experiences in an interview.

5. 

   20 Aug 2024

   Greenhouse Flooding, Chilli Festival Highlights & YouTube Plans

   Join us for a special outdoor recording from the beautiful New Forest as we unwind after the Dorset Chilli Festival. We share our festival highlights, including the fantastic people we met and the exciting new products we discovered. Get ready for updates on our chilli growing adventures, sneak peeks at upcoming projects like our outdoor kitchen, and honest reflections on balancing different content for our YouTube channel. We'll also chat about our plans for the wildflower area and chicken coop, and discuss the challenges and joys of content creation. Expect some unexpected guest appearances from the local wildlife! Whether you're a chilli fiend, a gardening fan, or just curious about the world of content creation, this laid-back conversation has something for everyone. So grab your favourite (possibly spicy) beverage and join us for some chilli chat! 📱Questions/Comments- Leave a WhatsApp voice note: +44 7354 201043 🔥Hand crafted hot sauce https://chillichump.com/shop🌱Quality Chilli Pepper Seeds: https://chillichumpseeds.com 🪣Soil mix: https://youtu.be/hbcRpC7vG-c 🗣️Join the ChilliChump Public Discord Today! https://discord.com/invite/BaFX9wvwNj CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 03:32 - Dorset Chilli Festival Highlights 07:01 - Our Purchases at the Festival 17:53 - Seasonal Excitement in Gardening 20:14 - Automation Mistake Confession 24:07 - Shaun's YouTube Channel Growth 26:48 - Designing an Outdoor Kitchen 30:03 - Meeting Fans at the Dorset Chilli Festival 37:15 - YouTube Thumbnails and Branding 45:55 - Garden Updates and Developments 53:15 - Escaping Chickens in the Garden 54:09 - Composting Tips and Techniques 54:54 - End of the Podcast

6. 

   8 Mar 2024

   Chilli Growing Deep Dive in the new Studio with Mrs ChilliChump

   In this episode we are answering questions from you! And I am joined again by Mrs ChilliChump in the new studio. These questions were from the last monthly livestream: https://youtube.com/live/sk-fHsx0HP4 📱Questions/Comments- Leave a Whatsapp voice note: +44 7354 201043 🔥Hand crafted hot sauce https://chillichump.com/shop 🪳Controlling bugs: https://youtu.be/q86hMKa7nBI 🪴Why pot up: https://youtu.be/Pf2rE3mJTM4 🪣Soil mix: https://youtu.be/hbcRpC7vG-c 💡Grow lights: https://youtu.be/C1cLRhUdfJo 🧪Crossing chillies: https://youtu.be/58PJTo_5JNs 0:00:00 Welcome to the Podcast! 0:04:03 How many chilli pepper plants does ChilliChump Grow 0:08:27 Drooping leaves on chilli seedlings before watering? 0:13:58 Chilli Seedlings growing slow. Fertilise? 0:18:32 Do you need a growlight to grow chilli peppers? 0:20:19 What is the ideal temperature for chilli pepper seedlings? 0:22:37 How long do chilli seedlings take to get first true leaves? 0:24:33 How do you measure pH of soil? 0:29:28 Can you use old soil to grow chillies? 0:32:06 Thoughts on cold stratification of seeds 0:39:15 Which grows bigger: 7pot Primo or Dorset Naga? 0:42:39 Crossing c.flexuosum with another chilli to get a cold resistant chilli 0:46:11 Tips for growing hot and superhot chillies outdoors in the UK 0:50:18 Pot size progression for growing chilli pepper plants 0:53:26 Which peat-free compost? 0:56:11 Can you germinate from frozen chilli peppers? 0:58:29 Getting rid of pests/white fly/aphids 1:02:09 Trimming overwintered chilli pepper plants1:06:26 Stay Spicy! #chillichumppodcast

7. 

   1 Mar 2024

   World Record Holder Mike Jack Joins Us For a Spicy Chat! (CC Podcast Ep. 7)

   Mike Jack has been breaking records for years! He also recently featured in the Hulu/Disney show "Superhot". It was great to chat with a man who is constantly pushing the boundaries! 🔥Hand crafted hot sauce https://chillichump.com/shop Note: All information provided by ChilliChump is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold ChilliChump harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims. +++ More ChilliChump Goodness https://chillichump.com Looking for Chilli Pepper Seeds? https://chillichumpseeds.com ChilliChump Hot Sauce Shop https://chillichump.com/shop #ChiliContests #GuinnessWorldRecords #CompetitiveEater #AutomationInChiliContests #HeatTolerance CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Superhot TV Show Overview 2:43 - Meet Mike Jack 8:53 - Origin Story 10:18 - Entering the World of Eating Challenges 12:19 - Managing Stomach Cramps from Spicy Foods 17:42 - Speed vs. Quantity Eating: A Preference 21:03 - Breaking Personal Eating Records 23:45 - Challenge: Eating 135 Carolina Reapers 28:19 - Carolina Reaper Eating Record Breakdown 29:45 - The Hottest Challenge Ever Faced 34:30 - Favourite Super Hot Pepper Flavour 37:20 - Experiencing Extreme Chili Pain 38:20 - Building Tolerance to Super Hot Chilies 41:15 - Family Perspective on Spicy Challenges 45:38 - Potential Competition with  @UKChilliQueen  (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCymwp_kXb8MjgtShGU2-PaQ) 50:35 - Training for Spicy Food Competitions 53:29 - Monetizing Spicy Food Challenges 58:04 - Career Transition 59:10 - Commercial Endeavor 1:04:58 - Motivation: Persisting with YouTube 1:05:40 - Engaging with YouTube Comments 1:07:24 - Developing a Thick Skin for Social Media 1:11:35 - Connecting on Facebook 1:16:24 - Relaxation Techniques Post-Challenges 1:23:44 - Hobbies Beyond the Heat 1:27:37 - Passion for Canadian Music 1:30:00 - UK Travel Plans Announcement 1:34:18 - Closing Remarks

8. 

   28 Oct 2023

   Chilli Pepper Q&A, Reaper World Record and Barneys Pumpkin Seed Addiction

   In this episode I am joined by Mrs ChilliChump! I give behind-the-scenes insights into my chilli growing and YouTube channel. We discuss our dog Barney's quirky habits, like his love of pumpkin seeds and morning cuddles. I share some interesting chilli articles, including a man who ate 135 Carolina Reapers to break a world record and the Sriracha shortage causing price gouging. Caroline asks me questions from listeners, covering topics like my most popular YouTube videos, pot sizes for growing chillies, dealing with pests, and freeze drying chillies. I also provide advice for starting a YouTube channel. We talk about some of the most rewarding interactions I've had with viewers. (Questions? Whatsapp: +44 7354201043 or email: team@chillichump.com) The links I mentioned in the Podcast: 🌍Guinness World Record Reaper Eating:⁠ https://www.ndtv.com/food/watch-man-eats-worlds-spiciest-chillies-sets-speed-world-record-4448745⁠ 🌶️Cayenne Chilli Peppers and Stomach Ulcers⁠https://fullfact.org/health/cayenne-pepper-stomach-ulcer-barbara-oneill/⁠ 🔥Sriracha Shortage⁠https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/19/how-did-the-huy-fong-foods-sriracha-shortage-happen.html⁠ Timestamps 0:00:00 Intro and Chat 0:09:03 Prawn Cocktail Spicy Crisps 0:11:18 Breaking World Record: most Reapers eaten 0:18:24 Pepper Guy: How long been growing? And favourite superhot? 0:26:45 Chilli Pepper Health Benefits - Ulcers 0:35:05 Sriracha Shortage News 0:41:00 Question from Viewer: Starting a YouTube Channel 0:44:23 Kaisen 0:50:31 Emma Cronin - All time most popular video? 0:54:27 LawnDawg - Pot sizes for full life of a chilli plant? 1:01:05 Mad Craic - Pest Control, African or French Marigold? 1:04:43 Doug Jones - Freeze Drying Chillies? 1:05:50 Mrs CC - Most exciting things to happen as a result of YouTube?

9. 

   24 Oct 2023

   Welcome!

   Welcome to the ChilliChump Podcast! I am a youtuber with over 190,000 subscribers, I run a successful hot sauce business and I have worked in the tech industry for more than 20 years. In this podcast we talk chilli peppers, behind the scenes of youtube and my businesses, and pretty much anything else I am passionate about. Got any questions or feedback? Send us a voicenote, or text if you prefer to: Email: team@chillichump.com Whatsapp: +44 7354 201 043

10. 

    26 Aug 2023

    Musk vs. Zuckerberg, Fermentation in-depth, Pellet Grills

    Steve and I discuss Elon Musk's upcoming charity fight, the art of fermentation, starting passion projects, chilli growing challenges, perspectives on social media, pellet grills vs charcoal, and reflecting on our African roots. We swap stories and views on work, hobbies, technology, and more. Chapters below, skip to the part that interests you! 00:00:00 Logo redesign 00:01:27 Dorset Chilli Festival cancellation 00:06:07 Upcoming TV show 00:07:29 Holiday planning with Barney 00:13:37 Questions from viewers and listeners 00:26:48 The Art of Fermenting 00:59:28 Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg MMA fight 01:03:58 Threads, Twitter/X, Instagram rant 01:09:36 New websites - braais and worms 01:16:19 ChilliChump website updates 01:20:05 Pellet grill discussion 01:37:05 Reflecting on African roots 01:44:33 Car breakdown on motorway 01:47:25 Switching from Audi to Tesla The ChilliChump Podcast is also available: 🎧YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuQ_ySnkV1el9emt-HwWJLp4W-1bIoUD- 🎧SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0PUCvVWiQPNvVe5Kjr0dIk 🎧ITUNES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chillichump-podcast/id1671572083 🎧POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/z931icmd More ChilliChump Goodness https://chillichump.com Looking for Chilli Pepper Seeds? https://chillichumpseeds.com ChilliChump Hot Sauce Shop https://chillichump.com/shop SeedsIO https://seedsio.com

11. 

    1 Jul 2023

    Mrs ChilliChump! Did Steve Get His 🏍️ License? And, New Tank!

    In this episode we are joined by Mrs ChilliChump, we discuss a couple new additions to the ChilliChump Homestead, we find out if Steve passed his Motorbike license, we answer a bunch of listeners questions, talk about Chilli Peppers...and much more! Looking for some delicious, hand crafted hot sauce? https://chillichump.com/shop The ChilliChump Podcast is also available: 📺YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuNMHKjpHK55Yfqw9WrHTpfoBX93r_aUS 🎧SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0PUCvVWiQPNvVe5Kjr0dIk 🎧ITUNES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chillichump-podcast/id1671572083 🎧POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/z931icmd

12. 

    7 Jun 2023

    OnlyFans, Johnny Scoville, and Visiting America

    In this episode we discuss chilli seed starting...earlier or later next year; diesel heaters, hydroponics systems, motorbikes, my youtube content, Johnny Scoville interview, comments from viewers...and more! Looking for some delicious, hand crafted hot sauce? https://chillichump.com/shop Want to leave a question for the next podcast? Leave a WhatsApp Voice note at this number: +44 7354 201043 or visit https://chillichump.com/contact Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/chillichump The ChilliChump Podcast is also available: 📺YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuNMHKjpHK55Yfqw9WrHTpfoBX93r_aUS 🎧SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0PUCvVWiQPNvVe5Kjr0dIk 🎧ITUNES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chillichump-podcast/id1671572083 🎧POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/z931icmd Note: All information provided by ChilliChump is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold ChilliChump harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.

13. 

    21 Mar 2023

    Braais, Biking, Boarding and Bros

    In this episode we discuss braais, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, my recent chilli soil experiment, C90 Adventures, motorbikes, hunting, silos, job interviews...and more! Want to leave a question for the next podcast? Leave a WhatsApp Voice note at this number: +44 7354 201043 or visit https://chillichump.com/contact Don't forget to check out my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/chillichump Looking for some delicious, hand crafted hot sauce? https://chillichump.com/shop The ChilliChump Podcast is also available: 📺YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuNMHKjpHK55Yfqw9WrHTpfoBX93r_aUS 🎧SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/0PUCvVWiQPNvVe5Kjr0dIk 🎧ITUNES https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chillichump-podcast/id1671572083 🎧POCKET CASTS https://pca.st/z931icmd Note: All information provided by ChilliChump is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and hold ChilliChump harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.

14. 

    13 Feb 2023

    Let's do this!

    This is a podcast that we've been wanting to do for a while and we finally got around to doing it. Welcome to the ChilliChump Podcast. In this episode we discuss Cold Water Immersion, ChatGPT, getting started on YouTube, Chilli Seed Starting, Kite Surfing, Obsessions... and why we are making a podcast! Want to leave a question for the next podcast? Leave a Whatsapp Voice note at this number: +44 7354 201043 Don't forget to check out my youtube channel: https://youtube.com/chillichump Looking for some delicious, hand crafted hot sauce? https://chillichump.com/shop

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Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

16 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100

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Quality

25

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

77