Hot Seat Sunday
So, this is an idea for a weekly thread… Basically it's a AMA thread with a twist – the 'victim' gets to name who is next up in the rotation. It was started by u/juthinc in this thread here and it was continued by u/isuamadog in here , and continued here by u/humanpuck, and there by /u/eyemakepizza, /u/ID10-T AMA is here , /u/vApe_Escape right here , and the latest was u/mlNikon somewhere in the area of here
There are some rules:
try picking someone who hasn't gone yet
it has to be someone who actively posts here
no dead people (ie: notcharlesmanson isn't eligible)
preferably a name that people recognize, 'regular poster' means someone who is a) alive and b) has posted in the last three months
Complete the FAQ before posting
if you do the hot seat, you can add up to three names to the list of people who are potential victims. Now, in the interest of saving some likely to be asked questions from coming up multiple times, I've included a FAQ below. With that said (and remembering to not repeat questions from the FAQ) fire away. Oh, and next time, it's someone's turn and you will be pm'ed regarding your participation. (possibly /u/matthewkokanda/u/philosaphucker/u/chemicalburnvictim /u/AlfredPudding/u/Foment_Lifeu/modivinu/Up2MyHeadu/odiedoodahu/Apexifiedu/kindground).
Already Done: u/juthinc, u/isuamadog, u/humanpuck, u/eyemakepizza, /u/ID10-T, /u/vApe_Escape, u/mlNikon
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How'd you get your handle? Honestly, I just chose it at random because it sounded neat and goofy to me. Up until a few years ago, I actually was using a different account, one I deemed not appropriate. No I do not partake in the ganj or edibles. Nothing wrong with anyone else doing so though.
How long have you been mixing for? I think I've been mixing since 2016. It's kind of hard to pinpoint the date of origin at this point.
MTL or DTL? DTL all the way. I like semi-restricted atties, though.
Current flavor or profile obsession? I'm gonna be honest, I have mixing OCD. Even when I find a good profile that I can't put down, that really only lasts a couple days at most. Currently I'm on an Apple, Strawberry, Cactus kick, though.
Most/Least disappointing flavors that was/not as expected? Wunder Waffle. Of course.
Mixing Milestone? Definitely discovering a great fresh blueberry combo that packs a punch. There are some useful blueberry concentrates available now, but when I sought to create a well-rounded flavorful blueberry, we didn't have access to many.
Recipes you admire/love? Oh wow. There are too many talented mixers out there with so many good recipes. A few that stand out in my mind are Summer Drink and Vanilla Ice Cream Trinity. Strap-On and Hello Daddy Hello Mom by u/ID10-T. Blue Eyes White Dragon and Lychee Gummy Candy by u/Foment_life. There are so many more.
White whale? Pineapple White Tea. It was a juice I used to buy from a company called Keystone Vapor. The Pineapple was easy. It's the White Tea that has had me stumped.
How would you describe your mixing style? Eclectic? I'm not sure I have a style. Other than totally random. Most of the time I throw shit at the wall. If it starts to stick, I work with it.
Advice for new mixers? Be patient when seasoned mixers ask you for details. Even though you may think you have ruled issues out, we need all the info you can give to help you out.
What’s a recipe you’ve tried that you feel is underrated that more people should give a chance?
The one I listed above, Hello Daddy Hello Mom! u/ID10-T himself even said he doesn't know why that one flew under the radar. I mixed that one to take with me when my daughter was about to be born.
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Horse-sized duck, or a hundred duck sized horses, which would you rather face in a death match?
To bring up a rather good discord-memory for you: Are we really sure, that there aren't a secret ingredient, only known to pro mixers, that makes everything GREAT? :D :D :D :D
Does it bother you that people think you're abrasive or grumpy even though i know you're just a big teddy bear?
Are you gonna return to the tradition of tagging next week"s victim in this thread s we can publicly shame them for ducking out if they don't post?
Who makes better Pizza, you or /u/eyemakepizza? will there ever be a pizza-off?
I've never had his pizza. I do know that our pizza styles we sell are somewhat different. I'd say what I make at home for the family is similar to the type of pizza in his place.
For our place, we do square, Sicilian-type pies.
Which of your own recipes do you think more people should try, and why?
Which of your recipes do you consider your best?
Have you ever (or repeatedly) nailed a recipe on the first version? If so, did you try variations anyway just to be sure?
Lastly, which of your recipes (that you're certain I would have the flavors to mix) would you think I should try?
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Are you generally a rather grouchy person or have the many many many stupid questions and low effort threads on reddit made you feel the hate?
If FA forest fruit would be discontinued, which berry mix would you turn to?
What is your favorite color?
Will there be another recipe with "Backwoods" in the name anytime soon? (I hope so)
I don't really consider myself grouchy. I can be quite abrupt and curt on here though.
WF Bumbleberry is very good, but it's rather candy-like. I suppose I could try to blend that part out of the flavor. I also have PUR Mixed Berry that I haven't tried yet.
My favorite color is lime green.
Great idea. I'll get on it!
Grouchy might have been the wrong word, I had to google a translation for the german word in my mind and this was one I at least have read one day. Abrupt describes it much better.
I never had the WF bb but will try it out. Lime green is beautiful.
I looking forward to it, I love the backwoods lemonade.
Hmm. I remember a line of flavored cigars by that name. And as I recall, they had a purple-flavored cigar. So now that you mention it, I'm pretty sure there's gonna be another "backwoods" named juice in the future.
What would be your desert island vape set up. Only one juice, atty and mod. Dont worry your batteries would never die.
Everlasting batteries? Those must be the new Moochicells. Hmm fun question.
I don't have it but for an everlasting mod I'd probably choose a Dicodes. If I had to choose something I already have it would be the Rage squonk and a C4.
Juice? Summer Drink by u/eyemakepizza. That would be a great island vape.
For me certain recipes or mixes are like music in a way. Just like songs can bring me back to certain memories, mixes can too. Are you the same way or have you had any of those moments tasting an old recipe?
Lasht but not leasht, how do you feel about petulance?
Would you rather have invisibility or flight?
Flight. I have dreams where I'm flying all over the place. It's badass
If you could only vape three of your own recipes for the rest of your life, what would they be?
Blue Monday, Largo Milk, and Scourge
Couldn’t find Scourge, but the flavors I’m missing for the other two are already on my “to buy” list!
Since you were so late posting this, will you continue answering questions tomorrow?
Yep. I'm hoping people will keep asking.
Yep, I just need a few hours of sleep and two cups of coffee first
Have you ever had times when your palette has changed or suffered some caper-tongue? How do you deal? Im only smalltime and just now gone completely off my creamy advs.
I have, but I can usually pinpoint the issue to a recipe problem, or being related to eating intensely flavored foods before vaping. I can't even remember the last time olfactory fatique lasted for an extended period of time.
Collaborative mixing is super fun, what do you think are the pro's and con's?
It's very fun. You get immediate input on your thoughts and can discuss with a group on how things work. It usually leads to some very interesting results. It's one of the great things about having a discord server now. You wouldn't be able to do that here.
I think sometimes you may have an idea of what you want to do, and that may get waysided for others' viewpoints. But a good session should allow for multiple versions.
Was there a process involved when you came up your trinities or were they happy accidents?
The initial thought processes behind them were planned. I think you kind of have an idea, and knowing what certain flavors bring to the table, you can throw them at the mix and see what they do. Calculated guesses would be another good term to use.
Do you prefer to have a lot going on in recipes, or do you like the "simpler" stuff. Also, what is the limit of total flavor percentage where you feel like it's too much? Would you go over that limit if a recipe really needs it to unfold it's full potential or would you rather cut down on the percentages?
I think it really depends on the recipe. I think it's become a lot easier within the last year or so to have an intricate tasting mix but still have a simple recipe. That has to do with the new flavors we have access to now.
Total percentage is also really going to differ by recipe. You have to take a look at what's going on there first. There certainly are ceilings for flavors. But if you are creeping closer to the 20% mark, you better have lots of flavors in the mix, and they better be necessary
I’m going to make a recipe and name it after you. What should the flavor profile be or which ingredient(s) must it include?
Blueberry White Chocolate
So a blueberry version of cranberry crack, or a white hot chocolate with blueberry syrip drizzle?
Where did you first get the idea that you could mix your own juice?
You don't have to state which side of it you're on, but of all the various divisive political issues, which one is most important to you?
What sort of coil should I put on the new C4 that I just got in after buying it because I want to be like you when I grow up?
How did you choose your daughter's name?
We had names picked out for our first child awhile before my wife was even pregnant. One boys name and one girls name. I don't know if there was a specific reason why we chose Sophie, I just know we had our minds made up on that one.
Who is going to win the most recent showdown?!
What is your part of the discord community? How about the sub community?
The diy community as a whole has always held a special place in my part. It's hard to B balance being a moderator and being a user. It can be done though. Easier on discord than here on reddit. But still can be done. I just want to ensure both avenues remain a steadily growing community.
How do you feel about people asking if they can substitute this for that in one of your mixes?
Unless you are in a location where it is difficult to find certain flavors, I'm not about it. Most mixers choose certain flavors for a reason. Changing anything is going to change the intended profile. I'll help you choose a replacement, depending on what it is (ie. Switching lemons around in the Blueberry can be done). But they need to know it can drastically alter the recipe.
You know you love it. Nothing like reading " I switched out FW Bavarian Cream with CAP Sweet Cream and CAP Sugar Cookie with INW Biscuit and CAP Vanilla Custard with TFA Vanilla Swirl. Still tastes awesome. Great recipe! Keep up the good work!! ".
You said you're flying all over the place in your dreams. Are those lucid dreams? Did you ever experience lucid dreaming? What are your thoughts about it?
It's one of those things I convince and unconvince myself that they exist. I will say that I've always had extremely vivid dreams. I'm assuming many of those had to be what we call lucid.
Have you ever made a commercial recipe for a company? Are you planning to do something like this, or would you be up for selling your Recipes as oneshots if offered the possibility?
Thanks for sharing with the class, nice to meet you.
Looks like we're both after the same white whale. Keystone Pineapple White Tea was my first ADV, I quit buying it due to a combination of getting into DIY and when Keystone sold to Vapor Chef, which as a company, had some Reddit drama, and I just decided not to buy from them again.
If you ever crack that one, please share it, at least it's still purchasable, for comparison purposes, my other white whale is Hydraulica, made by the now defunct Steampunk Vapors, it was key lime pie, with pineapple, coconut, and some sort of creamy base.
P.S. my current experiments with the tea portion of Keystone are using One On One White Tea, and Flavor West White Tea, but I'm still trying to get it right
Oh there are white tea flavors now? Shit. I need to order those.
https://www.diyvaporsupply.com/white-tea-fw/
https://www.diyvaporsupply.com/white-tea-ooo/
not affiliated, they are the only place I could find the One On One stuff
What are your favorite beers to pair with various styles of pjzza?
I don't do much beer pairing with food. I pretty much just drink whatever is good. But it's summer so I think an authentic Shandy would be good for the season.
Hmm. So.. This with shitty NYC-style 'za?
Hey Ed! What do you feel is your white whale of ejuice? A flavor you've been trying to replicate/create but have never been able to?