OG Spice Guy
Jonathan Raju
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S1E28 Inside Turmeric: How India's Golden Spice Is Grown & Made
In this episode of OG Spice Guy, High Quality Organic COO, Jonathan Raju, sits with with turmeric supplier and expert, Ram Soundararajan, to explain that actually happens to turmeric before it…
S1E27 Growing Flavor, Spice Harvest & the Pepper Process | Family Meal
This week, the team behind OG Spice Guy & Seco Spice follow up the New Mexico chile deep dive to talk about the harvest season. From the excitement of this year’s bell pepper crop to the…
S1E26 How New Mexico Chiles Are Grown & Sold
In this episode, OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Raju, sits down with special guest Michael Barnes, Directing Manager of Seco Spice, for a deep dive into the realities of growing chiles in New Mexico. We…
S1E25 Spice Market Updates: Substance Bans, Making America Healthy Again & ASTA
In this episode, Jonathan Raju, the OG Spice Guy, offers a market update from the ASTA (American Spice Trade Association) conference, breaking down the key conversations shaping today’s spice…
S1E24 Dog Haus Stories, Hot Dog Prep & Dress Codes | Family Meal
This week, the crew behind OG Spice Guy keeps the mics on after the Hot Dog Deep Dive—veering into everything from how to cook the perfect hot dog (microwave? boil?) to tasting Dog Haus staples and…
S1E23 The Spices Inside Your Hot Dog (& Why They Matter)
In this episode of OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Raju breaks down the true origins of the hot dog—from its roots in old-world sausage making to how it became one of the most iconic street foods in America.…
S1E22 Spice Market Updates: How War & Gas Prices Affect Your Spice Rack
Jonathan Raju from High Quality Organics breaks down how conflict and rising fuel costs are quietly disrupting the spice supply chain. Even when crops aren’t grown in war zones, they’re still…
S1E21 Taco Bell Taste Test & Hot Sauce Truths | Family Meal
This week, the crew behind OG Spice Guy follows up the Taco Deep Dive with Taco Bell and Superbowl Halftime Star, Villas Tacos. The table becomes a hot sauce testing ground (bottle vs packets!) and a…
S1E20 Taco Truths: Origin Story & Seasoning Secrets
In this episode of OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Raju breaks down the true origins of tacos—from their roots of being sold on the streets of Mexico to how they evolved into the global obsession we know…
S1E19 Spice Market Updates: Paprika Prices & Oregano Supply Explained
OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Raju, breaks down two things happening in the spice world right now.First: organic paprika. Pesticide detection issues continue to cause headaches for suppliers and are…
S1E18 A Chef's Origin Story & Kitchen Adventures | Family Meal
This week, the crew behind OG Spice Guy pulls up with plates full of BBQ and a side of strong opinions. We recap the latest full-length episode, with California Rub's Chef Brian to discuss his origin…
S1E17 Breaking Down BBQ: Culture, Craftsmanship & Commitment
In this episode, Jonathan Raju sits down with Guest Chef Brian from CaliforniaRubs for a real conversation about BBQ.From the cultural roots of barbecue and how it’s evolved across different states,…
S1E16 Spice Market Updates: Bell Pepper Price Surge & Turmeric Troubles
OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Raju (VP of HQO), breaks down why the cost of bell peppers have more than doubled, from supply chain pressures to uncontrollable conditions, and explains how High Quality…
S1E15 Poisoned Cinnamon, Recalled Shrimp & Chaotic Spice Racks | Family Meal
It’s family meal… but make it questionable. 🍤 This week, the crew sits down for poke bowls stuffed with shrimp that may or may not have been recalled (don’t worry—we talk about it). The team behind…
S1E14 Spice Testing: Heavy Metals, Gluten-Free Spices & Pesticide Protections
In this episode of The OG Spice Guy, HQO VP Jonathan Raju sits down with Alec Garcia, Founder and Managing Partner of New Wave Scientific, to uncover what’s really happening behind the scenes of the…
S1E13 Spice Market Updates: Tariffs, Black Pepper Shortages & Cardamom Woes
In this episode of Market Watch with OG Spice Guy, Jonathan Vaju (VP of High Quality Organics) cuts through the noise to explain what’s really happening with imported spice tariffs, why organic…
S1E12 Mojito Mixology, Candy Canes & Trader Joe's Facts | Family Meal
What happens when the mics stay on after the mint holiday episode?Join us in sharing a proper mojito, mixed by Jonathan, using fresh mint and organic ingredients. Along the way, the team swaps…
S1E11 There’s No Such Thing as “Mint” | Peppermint vs Spearmint Explained
What is mint… really? From candy canes and peppermint bark to herbal teas and toothpaste, mint is everywhere—but most people don’t actually know what they’re tasting.In this holiday-themed episode…
S1E10 The Real Story Behind Salt | With Redmond Real Salt’s Darryl Bosshardt
What makes salt… real? 🧂In this episode of The OG Spice Guy Podcast, HQO’s VP Jonathan Raju sits down with Darryl Bosshardt, grandson of the founder of Redmond Real Salt, to uncover the incredible…
S1E9 Family Meal: The Pumpkin Spice Afterparty
What happens when the mics stay on after the Pumpkin Spice episode? Welcome to The OG Spice Guy Podcast: Family Meal Edition — our first-ever bonus episode, where the conversation keeps going long…
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OG Spice Guy has published 28 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Arts, Business.
OG Spice Guy is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.
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