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Miami Herald
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Jimmy John's Taps ‘Heartthrob' ‘White Lotus' Star for ‘Steamy' Menu Collab
Jimmy John's menu is getting the summertime plot twist we can almost guarantee you never saw coming. The popular sandwich chain first teased that something big was coming in a June 20 social media post. Now, it's laying out its plan to add some heat to its offers–but not that kind. In a totally unexpected collaboration, Jimmy John's and Walton Goggins have a "steamy" offer for customers: buy a sandwich off its Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation (S.M.U.T.) and unlock a access to a custom two-part romantasy audiobook, The Blade and the Brine, narrated by The White Lotusand Righteous Gemstones actor. Related: Jimmy John's New Cookie Brings 'Burst of Sunshine' to Menus for Limited Time The qualifying menu items include four sandwiches with just the right amount of spice, sauce, and kick. Spicy East Coast Italian: As spicy as your favorite plot twist. A tasty Italian sandwich with a kick, made with a double serving of hand-sliced Genoa salami and capocollo, provolone cheese, oil and vinegar, onion, lettuce, tomato, mayo and topped with hot Jimmy Peppers®. To really turn up the heat, try it toasted!Beach Club: What goes better with a beach read than a Beach Club? Madewith hand-sliced turkey breast, provolone cheese, avocado spread, cucumber,lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Make it spicy by adding Kickin' Ranch!Ultimate Porker: The name says it all. Made with savory hand-sliced smokedham and applewood smoked bacon, topped with lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Try ittoasted to heat things up even more!Kickin' Ranch Chicken Wrap: A saucy pick for your saucy read. This wrap features fresh, all-natural chicken**, provolone, onions, lettuce, tomato, Jimmy Peppers and Kickin' Ranch - all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla. As for the audiobook series, Goggins, 53, said it "has everything you want in a beach read-drama, desire, a little danger." "Recording it got pretty steamy," he joked. "Pair it with a Jimmy John's sandwich and, well… things get hot, fast." Related: Fans 'Nearly Choked' Over 'White Lotus' Star Walton Goggins' Barely-There Speedo Photos Jimmy John's S.M.U.T. menu isn't sticking around for long, and neither is access to the exclusive audiobooks narrated by the heartthrob. To unlock the series, customers must be a rewards member or join Jimmy John's Freaky Fast Rewards before purchasing. Then, while logged into their account, fans can use promo code BEACHREAD before checking out to receive part one of the audiobook series via email on July 1–but only on orders made between June 23 and June 29. To receive part two, rewards members must order another qualifying sub from Jimmy John's S.M.U.T. online between July 1 and July 6. A bit complicated, but the company promises the sandwiches and the story will be so good, "you'll want to come back for seconds." Next: Taco Bell's Newest Test Menu Item Has Everyone Saying the Same Thing Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Jimmy John's taps Walton Goggins to narrate, bring spice to 'smut' audiobook
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. Check it out: USA TODAY / Novel Neighbor Adult Audiobook Subscription "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. 'Feels fantastic!': Walton Goggins talks being 'a sex symbol at 53' in 'SNL' monologue 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." 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. Dripping with "creamy, spicy" ranch, the audiobook is indeed pretty saucy. 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. The Summer Menu of Ultimate Temptation features three sandwiches and one wrap:
USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Jimmy John's taps Walton Goggins to narrate, bring spice to 'smut' audiobook
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. Check it out: USA TODAY / Novel Neighbor Adult Audiobook Subscription 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. 'Feels fantastic!': Walton Goggins talks being 'a sex symbol at 53' in 'SNL' monologue 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: Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@
