Jimmy John's taps Walton Goggins to narrate, bring spice to 'smut' audiobook

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Jimmy John's is getting spicy this summer, with not just a collection of new saucy sandwiches, but a "smut" audiobook, narrated by no other than "White Lotus" Season 3 star Walton Goggins.
"The Blade and the Brine," a two-part romantasy audiobook read by Goggins, is available for Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Rewards members who purchase any sandwich or wrap between June 23 and July 6. The book is a part of the sandwich chain's Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation, or S.M.U.T., campaign of new menu items.
Ahead of the audiobook's release, USA TODAY got an exclusive listen to the creamy, steamy romance. Here is what to know.
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How do you listen to 'The Blade and the Brine'?
"The Blade and the Brine" is available to Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Rewards members who make a purchase of any sandwich or wrap with the promo code: "BEACHREAD".
To receive part one of the audiobook, rewards members must order a sandwich or wrap between Monday, June 23, and Sunday, June 29. To receive part two, members must order between Tuesday, July 1, and Sunday, July 6. The audiobook will be sent to the email address associated with a customer's Freaky Fast Rewards membership.
The audiobook is not available with other offers or discounts.
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What is 'The Blade and the Brine' about?
Set in the Sandwich Kingdom, part one of "The Blade and the Brine" follows a Jimmy John's delivery girl named Viola who learns she is destined to become Queen Mayo. In part two, Viola must choose between two suitors: Lord Mayo, her protector who captivates her in part one, or Lord Pickle, who is dark and mysterious.
The audiobook is full of Jimmy John's puns like, "Rivers of Kickin' Ranch glided through hills of crusted parmesan."
How long is 'The Blade and the Brine'?
Part one of "The Blade and the Brine" is about five minutes and 40 seconds long, and part two is six-and-a-half minutes long.
Just how 'saucy' is 'The Blade and the Brine'?
Dripping with "creamy, spicy" ranch, the audiobook is indeed pretty saucy.
Is 'The Blade and the Brine' a real audiobook?
Yes, "The Blade and the Brine" is a real audiobook, in the sense that a narrator reads a story to listeners. However, the audiobook is only a part of Jimmy John's summer promotional campaign. It cannot be purchased elsewhere or checked out from the local library.
What sandwiches make up the S.M.U.T. lineup?
The Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation features three sandwiches and one wrap:
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