Calling all cigar students! James, Jeff, and Julian are joined by first time guest Audrey and friend-of-the-podcast Joe for a chance to get back to basics. We talk about how to smoke a cigar from beginning to end with some tips for novices. Our cigars for this study are the inviting CAO Moontrance as well as a set of intriguing Fireball Corona. We also enjoy some complimentary beverages as we talk a bit of everything with our delightful guests!
For this special and momentous episode of the podcast, Jeff, James, Harold, Julian, and the Romp Ranger are joined by the generous and delightful James Arbaugh (of Stucki Jewelers and Phoenix Humidor fame). James brings us some of the best (and most expensive) cigars from the Humidor, including a few Gurkha Triads, Rocky Patel Convictions, and Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Editions. While profusely enjoying these special smokes, we chat with James about the cigar business, how the lounge is a special space, cigars for occasions and occasions for cigars, and much more!
James, Jeff, Harold, and Julian are joined by the immensely charming and all-around-great-dude Luke Papararo of The Undercurrent Movie Podcast. In the spirit of collaboration, we talk Ben Affleck's directorial debut, and smoke a Rocky Patel Emerald until it is gone baby, GONE.
Check out Luke's Podcast at:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5sPGJ4lBN6GC4mUJietNnl?si=03d7868a35eb4285
Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian get together to partake in a handful of delicious Kristoff Viente cigars. We also share some thoughts on the second Trump administration thus far (with plenty more to explore in the future), sober summers, and crazy food pairings that we enjoy.
Producer Note: I've unfortunately built a bit of a backlog of our recorded episodes, with some real gems waiting to be put out there... This one is from early April, and too good to keep under wraps any longer! -Julian
We are joined by two returning guests, the delightful Romp-Ranger and lovely Cassady, to talk a little bit about Trump's second term, education, LARP-ing, food, and much more. We also try the intimidatingly named "World's Strongest Cigar." Does it live up to its moniker? Find out this episode!
Jeff, James, and Julian are joined by esteemed friend of the podcast and culinary tour de force Jim, who graciously brings a Cohiba Siglo III for us to enjoy. We get to talk where to buy cuban cigars, how to tell if one is authentic, Jim's travels, immigration, rum, and of course
Jeff, James, and Julian are joined by always adventurous and intimately intriguing Romp-Ranger to talk exclusivity in cigars, the process of developing merch, making a home out of a house, driving anxiety, and even some philosophy.
Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian are joined by esteemed guest and sports guru, Kyle, to talk about the upcoming draft. We also get the chance to chat about the world's oldest profession, the worst game on steam, what makes an athlete hungry for success, and much more! We also have a polarizing (amongst us) HVC Cerro cigar.
James, Jeff, and Julian get together for a conversation about cigar humidification systems, motorcycle maintenance, when you have to murder your friends, and whether James is the AH? All over a El Güegüense by foundation cigars.
He's a good time but don't call him a fungi! Friend of the podcast Jim, providing us with an exceedingly enjoyable My Father Lancero, joins to talk about food, Jeff's little mistakes, Jeff's culinary war crimes, our favorite types of mushrooms, what it means to serve food, and much more!
The immensely talented and entertaining John Voelz joins us for a smoke (John partakes with a pipe and we have La Barba Red Label) and to talk about where he's at, where he is going, playing music, the nature of ideas and how to prime the mind, what the clothes we ware mean, and so much more! Also, John rocks our socks off with a sweet original tune!
Check out his website so you can see where he's playing next:
We are joined by first time guest, self described "just another guy" Dylan. Dylan graciously provides us with a handful of lovely Montecristo 1935 cigars, and we chat all matters of cigar preferences, ordering online, what got us into tobacco, how we found our place at the lounge, home cigar storage, and much more!
Joined by friend of the podcast Joe Bailey, we attempt to smoke two varieties of Cromagnon cigars (Roma Craft) and catch up on the workings of work, politics, happenings in the hockey world, the delicate art of raising children, and much more!
We enjoy a La Palina Black Label cigar while recounting our trip down to the Bay Area. Prepare for stories of pride night at the arena, pure prius power, Hops & Scotch, what went down at the Danville cigar lounge, and more!
You can check out the Danville Cigar Fine Wine and Gifts website at:
Kyle joins Jeff, James, and Julian to talk all things football! We also enjoy an excellent, and powerful, La Palina KB series PT 3 cigar.
Micheal, AKA The Fishin Mortician, joins James, Jeff, and Julian to have a Free Will cigar and talk about how his online presence came about, some of his experiences fishing, how he got into bait making, and much more!
You can check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheFishinMortician
And also his website at https://thefishinmortician.com
Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian come together to celebrate their favorite episodes, guests, and cigars of the year. We review the podcast stats, explain our individual picks, and reach an expert committee consensus, all while enjoying some Atabey Brujos (plus other delightful) cigars.
James, Jeff and Julian meet up at the lounge towards the end of peak to smoke a La Barba Ricochet Blue and talk the roundness of the earth, debrief on James' housewarming party, reflect on Jeff's motorcycle odyssey, and much more!
