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.