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351 Out With the Old in With the Old with Casa Magna and Bombarda rum. from 2023-12-11T09:30

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350 Vegetarians Should Stop Eating Plants with Hoyo and Lone Elm from 2023-12-04T10:39

Bill and Darrell laugh about some random facts.  They smoke the Listen

349 Surprising Evaporation Discovery with La Herencia and Singleton from 2023-11-29T22:22

There is a newly discovered source of evaporation. Normally you expect heat causes evaporation. There is another mechanism now. How do we keep discovering more about things we thought we knew ev...

348 Bletchley Declaration on AI Safety Summary with AJ Fernandez and Balcones Wine finish from 2023-11-20T08:34

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347 Can France Save Europe from Russia with La Aurora and Roble Viejo from 2023-11-13T08:22

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346 News of the Weird with Quesada 75th and Jameson IPA from 2023-11-06T08:16

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345 Real Product or No with Tatuaje and Weller Special Reserve from 2023-10-30T09:26

They decide to discuss some weird products. Bill has to guess which ones are real. They smoke the Listen

344 What's Up with Squatting with Plasencia Reserva and Effen Cherry Vanilla from 2023-10-27T20:04

They end up discussing vodkas quite a bit. They talk about Darrells company moving to Flexible time off vs Paid time off. They discuss some squatting law events. They recap the Lone Star Cigar, ...

343 Peak at iphone 15 Pro Camera Innovation plus a Finch and a Pilar. from 2023-10-16T09:06

They discuss the real innovaiton in the iphone 15 Pro and how Apple found a way to pivot from the MP size race with Samsung and re-frame the race into their strenght. Bill and Darrell smoke the ...

342 What's a Quantum Magnetometer with ADventura and D'Usse from 2023-10-09T09:54

They discuss the a new quantum magnetometer product and it's applications.  It's also been a year of since the fire at the Ventura factory.  We smoke the ADventura Explorer and drink some D'Usse...

341 Can AI Eliminate Traffic with Joya de Nicaragua and Weller Antique from 2023-10-02T22:25

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340 Are Gamers Healthy with Royalty and Jack Daniels from 2023-09-25T09:52

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339 Will We Have Major Power Outages with 2022 ARFCOM Pre-release and Iron Root Harbinger from 2023-09-18T07:33

They smoke the 2022 ARFCOM Pre-Release. Yes, the AR15.com cigars have been released. Yes, we've done them the last two weeks. Isn't this the pre-cursor to what you've already done. Sure, but we ...

338 Interesting World Records with AR15 223 and Solomon Scott Rye from 2023-09-12T21:20

Bill and Darrell talk about 4 world records and destruction done to the Great Wall. They enjoy the AR15.com 223 offering and sip on Solomon Scott barrel pick rye. 

337 AR15.COM, Lone Elm, Vodka with ARFCOM 300 and Lone Elm Master Distiller's Pick from 2023-09-04T08:54

Bill and Darrell smoke the ARFCOM 300 Black and drink a single barrel pick from master distiller Bill Wofford. They talk about the AR15.COM website and really just chat about cigars and spirits ...

336 Bill in Barbados with AVO, Alec Bradley, Lone Elm, and Appleton from 2023-08-28T10:00

We talk to Bill in Barbados. Get some travel tips and some interresting facts on what not to bring. It's a cigar and spirit free for all since Darrell has an AVO Heritage with Lone Elm Union Hil...

334 Bill in Florida with Perdomo and Spirits from 2023-08-14T07:40

This week Bill is on vacation. A pre-vacation vacation in Florida before he goes to Burmuda. They smoke the Perdomo 12 Yr Barrel Aged Sungrown. They drink what they like and have a guest on. Our...

333 All Protein Shapes Are Known Now with Lampert and Iron Root from 2023-08-07T09:00

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332 Taruine Slows Aging Boosts Bones plus West Tampa Black and Sensei from 2023-07-31T08:30

Bill and Darrell discuss why taurine is in so many energy drinks and supplements. Darrell even added it to his suppliments. They have the West Tampa Tobacco Black cigar and drink the Sensei Japa...

335 Fortress Bird Nests with Diesel and John Barr from 2023-07-30T23:22

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331 Budget Talk, Cornhole, and HC White with Easy Rider Cask from 2023-07-24T07:37

They discuss cigar and liquor cost and it happens that they are smoking one of the most budgetary conscious cigars. They smoke the HC White Series with Listen

330 Miracle Material High Efficiency Solar Cells with Oliva Helping Hands and Milam&Greene from 2023-07-17T08:12

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329 Clean Energy From Humidity with Espinosa and Acre Rum from 2023-07-10T09:18

They discuss an article about creating energy from moisure in the air. They smoke the Espinosa Crema and sip some Acre Rum. They point out that this is based on a technology that we're already v...

328 Casual Discussion with Room 101 Payback Maduro and Acre Single Malt from 2023-07-03T08:26

They enjoy the Room 101 Payback Maduro Acre Single Malt Single Barrell finished in barley casks.  They talk about insuring cars and how expensive kids are. Talk of childhood jobs. Bill talks abo...

327 Cigar News with Ramone Bueso and Middle West from 2023-06-26T09:46

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326 Brandon Marsh of Big Sky Cigar Co with Cryptid and Matthew Mc D's from 2023-06-19T09:05

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325 New Innovation 'StarCrete' with White Gold and Bolivar Rum from 2023-06-12T07:36

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324 Espresso Science with Matilde Limited Exposure 2 and Saints Alley. from 2023-06-05T07:24

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323 China Announces Brain-Computer Interface Success with Select Corojo and Diplomatico from 2023-05-29T08:33

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322 Slow Smoking 2023 Kicks Off with Perfect Timing&Woodford Reserve from 2023-05-22T06:17

They discuss the begining of the Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship. The Perfect Timing is a collaboration between Rocky Patel and Brandon Hayes of Renegade Cig...

321 Liquor, Cigar, Steaks, Spreadsheets with Cohiba and Whistle Pig from 2023-05-15T09:03

This week they really stick to the liquor and cigar. They enjoy a Cohiba Blue and drink the Whistle Pig Smokestock. They sort of discuss steak doneness and Bill's love of his new flat grill. 

320 Eleven Lines of Code Almost Broke the Internet with Nulu and Nica Libre from 2023-05-08T08:34

An older article, but we wanted to remind people how interdependent we can be on computers. They wonder if there might be some intentionally added trip wires after seeing this ...

319 Top 10 Civilization Enders Discussed with Monte and Balcones Single Malt from 2023-05-01T06:42

They quickly discuss a bill to legalize cigar lounges in North Dakota. The entire state had banned indoor smoking and there may be a cigar lounge exception soon. Listen

318 Car Shopping plus Perdomo Bourbon barrel aged with Angostura Rum. from 2023-04-24T08:52

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317 A.I., Marshmallow Test, Boat Docks, IDPA with CAO and Swift Single Malt from 2023-04-17T08:26

They discuss luke cold, odd phrases and then turns into AI discussion and marshmallow test. With it they enjoy theListen

316 Cigar Smoking World Championship with Rocky Patel and Bank Street from 2023-04-10T08:11

They discuss the rules, prizes, thoughts and times they've seen in the Cigar Smoking World Championship. It's an interresting competition and it might be fun to try. It's sponsored by Rocky Pate...

315 Trip to India plus Debonaire Maduro and Old Monk from 2023-04-03T08:49

Bill relates to us highlights from his trip to India. The discuss travel and work a little bit and they smoke a cigar he found in Cigar Conexion in Bangalore.

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314 Satellites Doubled in 4 Years plus Clandestinos and Nulu from 2023-03-27T08:00

Since 2019 the number of satellites in low Earth orbit has doubled. It's expected to increase another 10 fold by 2030. They talk about the commercialization of space and specifically Starlink. T...

313 New High Temperature Superconductor with Obsidian and Orchard House from 2023-03-22T21:12

This week they discuss another new promise of high temperature super conductors. They smoke the  Listen

312 Science of 'Last of Us' with 200 Manos and Saints Alley from 2023-03-13T10:23

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311 halfwheel fan favorites with Nasty Fritas and Solomon Scott Rye from 2023-03-06T10:15

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310 Semi-Living 'Cyborg' Cells with Caldwell Midnight Express and Rowan's Creek Bourbon from 2023-02-27T09:50

They discuss the new 'Cyborg' cells recently created. They smoke the Caldwell Midnight Express and dring Rowan's Creek Bourbon. They wrap up with a plea to try new things. Not just cigars and li...

309 Perdomo Tour Review with Perdomo Barrell Aged and Bushmills 10YO from 2023-02-20T09:51

Bill and Darrell went to Nicaragua to visit the Perdomo factory. It's a 2 day tour packed with activity, information, and cigars. We talk about so many events down there and we didn't even cover...

308 VEXAS syndrome plus Amazon Basin Anejo Remus Reserve 6 from 2023-02-13T12:38

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308 - Blackbird Cigars Interview with Jonas Santana - throwback from 2023-02-06T08:58

Between the weather and our travel we needed to do a throwback episode. We'll be back next week with new. For now..... we talk to Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars from TPE21.  Check out Blackbi...

307 Energy from Plastic and CO2 with the Disciple and Santa Teresa from 2023-01-30T09:07

They find a cool article about a research group who can make energy from waste plastic and CO2. Solar driven of course. They smoke the Rocky Patel Disciple and the Santa Teresa. Gran Reserva Ron...

306 Russian Poseidon Drones with Plasencia Alma Fuerte and Hotel Tango Bourbon from 2023-01-23T10:02

They discuss the Russian Poseiden tsunami drones. Claims are ridiculous, but it would still suck to be hit by one. They get into the chicken culling and egg issues in California. Darrell goes in...

305 Rapid Decomposing Plastics with Black Crown and Iron Root from 2023-01-16T10:09

They talk about plastics and microplastics. They smoke the Black Crown Gordo with Iron Root Esoteric. The article is: This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year. In the end Darrell...

304 ChatGPT Discussion with Partagas Legend and Black Whiskey from 2023-01-09T12:38

They discuss the recently released natural language chat bot from OpenAI, ChatGPT. They smoke the Partagas White Legend and sip some Black Whiskey. They also talk about the top 10 cigar picks fr...

303 First Jobs with Renegade 11th Anniversary and Doc Swinson Blenders cut. from 2023-01-02T08:45

They talk about how Bill is becoming less of an ass. Congrats Bill! A little more talk about their early jobs of retail and food service. Bill begins his life as a short order cook now that he h...

302 Don't Wait, Attack Cancer plus Pepper Cream Soda and Sweetens Cove Whiskey from 2022-12-26T08:11

This discuss a new method to flush out cancer before it can be passively detected. They smoke the Caldwell Pepper Cream Soda white label and drink the Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon Whiskey.  <...

301 Aladino Cazador Smoke Wagon from 2022-12-19T08:27

They smoke the Aladino Cazador and drink some Smoke Wagon straight bourbon whiskey.  They delve into the statement 'Let us drink for we must die'. Discuss color for quite a while and re-visit th...

300 Rare Earth Deposit in US with CAO BX3 and Iron Root Brandy from 2022-12-12T19:32

A very special 300th episode, they have a limited release from Iron Root. They smoke the CAO BX3 with this brandy and talk about the connection between Iron Root and the Cognac region of France....

299 Vorieo Maduro with Diplomatico Seleccion De Familia from 2022-12-05T07:48

There is discussion about the enormous number of cigar lounges in North Texas and how fortunate they are that they have such a large number and great selection around us. They smoke the Vorieo M...

298 Tagging and Graffiti with Alec Bradley and 4 Flavored Syrups in Old Fashions from 2022-11-28T09:00

Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal with 4 flavored syrup Old Fashions. Julia again joins us for the Old Fashioned syrup analysis. Spoiler, they aren't all good for Old Fashions. They remind Darrel...

297 The Diesel Wicked and 4 Different Flavored Syrup Old Fashions from 2022-11-21T07:17

This week focuses on the Diesel Wicked with 4 Old Fashions made with 4 different flavored syrups. Opinions vary and Julia joins us for the review. No, not the cigar though.

296 Why Are Some Mosquito Magnets with Rocky Patel Decade and Lone Elm Union Hill Rye from 2022-11-14T08:08

They talk about the Hazmat barrel at Lone Elm. They got to taste it! They discuss the Balcones purchase by Diageo. They smoke the Rocky Patel Decade and drink the Lone Elm Union Hill Rye. They f...

295 Texas State Fair Numbers with Kristoff Maduro First Call Cask from 2022-11-07T07:11

They cover some information about the largest and longest state fair in the nation, the Texas State Fair. Yes, there is a focus on food. They smoke the Kristoff Maduro Robusto and drink some Fir...

294 Drew Estate 25th Anniversary Savage Feast with Undercrown Dekk'd Out and Boondocks 11YO from 2022-10-30T08:07

They review their time at the Drew Estate 25th Anniversary Savage Feast. Quite an event! They smoke the Undercrown 10 All Dekk'd Out and sip the Boondocks 11 year old whiskey. They also mention ...

293 Superconducting Magnet Thrusters with Anniversary Cigar and 9 Banded Wheat from 2022-10-24T08:30

They talk about the 12th Anniversary Renegade party and again mention the tragity of the ADventure fire. The also discuss an upcoming superconductiong magnet thruster test planned on the space s...

292 10 Year Lookback at Technology with ADventura and Herman Marshall from 2022-10-17T08:34

They take the opportunity to look back 10 years and discuss some of the technology breakthrough. They smoke the Adventura Barbarrojo’s Invasion with some Herman Marshall Small Barch.

291 Modified Virus Kills Cancer with La Gloria Cubana and Whistle Pig. from 2022-10-10T08:39

They discuss a modified virus that attacked and killed a patients cancer. Appears to be complete cure. They smoke the La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black Maduro with Whistle Pig Piggy Back 6YO Bourbo...

290 Stronger Than Diamond with Perdomo Sun Grown and Sweetheart from 2022-10-03T07:20

A minearal, lonsdaleite, has been discovered and it is like a diamond, but in a crystal structure 58% stronger than diamond. They smoke the Perdomo Habano Sun Grown and Sweetheart of the Rodeo j...

289 Best Drones from 2022-09-29T07:19:45

They decide to talk about fun drones rather than death drones. Decided to review <$500 since we're looking at casual fun rather than starting a business around one. They pick 3 of the highest re...

288 Electric Vehicle = The Power Grid with Rocky Patel and Johnny Drum from 2022-09-26T07:06:30

Discussion of how electric vehicles will become your power wall. They enjoy this episode with Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged Black and Johnny Drum Straight KY bourbon.

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287 The Keurig of Ice Cream, $2.8 Humidor, plus La Palina Maduro&Lone Elm from 2022-09-22T08:52:06

There is a pod based product to make ice cream, frozen drinks, mixed drinks, and coffee. It's from Coldsnap and was a darling at the CES. They also discuss the most expensive humidor ever auctio...

286 Remote Control Cockroaches with Aladino CT and Fiddler Bourbon from 2022-09-19T08:47:56

They discuss the Japanese scientists that created remote-controlled cyborg cockroaches and other cockroach stories. They smoke the Aladino Connecticut and drink some Fiddler bourbon.

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285 Hard Numbers on Energy Transition with Mayans MC and Middle West from 2022-09-15T09:52:46

They discuss the hard numbers to energy transition and really appreciate the National Review article that put them all together with some analysis. They smoke the Mayans MC Flathead with Middle ...

284 Tesla May Build Battery Factory in Texas with Magnus and Magnus from 2022-09-12T21:36:19

They discuss the CNBC article covering the possibility that a new Lithium Ion battery plan may be built in Texas. Of course, more about the need to be more free of international supply chains an...

283 After Market Radios and Capitol Punishment with CXO and Old Grandad from 2022-09-08T08:27:50

They somehow talk about methods of capitol punishment. They enjoy the CXO Kings Cask and Old Grandad 114. They have Old Fashions in the second half. They talk about replacing their stock radios ...

282 New Behaviors Discovered CAO BX3&Uncle Nearest 100 from 2022-09-05T08:01:56

They talk about how cool it is to find new behaviors and characteristics in old compounds. Discovery of sci-fi like behaviors in old materials seems to happen all the time. Such a great thing to...

281 TV and coffee talk with Partagas and Porteno Rum. from 2022-09-01T07:27:21

Darrell speaks briefly about the show Narcos: Mexico. They then talk a bit about coffee and Bill's recent cuban coffee experience. They smoke the Partagas with the Porteno 15 YO Colombian rum.

280 Soda Makes Rats Forgetful with Bolivar and Middle West from 2022-08-29T07:05:20

Darrell goes after sugar again with a rat study. They talk a bit about accidental discoveries. They smoke the Bolivar Cofradia and drink the Middle West Straight wheated bourbon whiskey Michelon...

279 Bill in Key West with Opus X, Perdomo, and Flor de Cana from 2022-08-25T07:02:22

They discuss the Flor de Cana line. Bill talks about Dry Tortuga and Little Havana. Bill goes on a haunted pub crawl. Darrell has the Perdomo 10th Anniversary Maduro with Flor de Cana 18. Bill h...

278 Bill in Miami and Key West with mismatched liquor and cigars from 2022-08-22T08:30:15

Bill visits Miami and Key West. Tips etc. Bill has a Sencillo Platinum with Bushmills prohibition series. Darrell has a La Palina with Diplomatico Montuano.

277 Necrobotic Arachnoborgs, new fav term, with Vorieo and Ironroot from 2022-08-18T09:58:16

They trail off on non-profit orgs early on. Eventually they get to the science article. Scientists have created "Necrobotic" Arachnoborgs which is using dead spiders as little claw machine puppe...

276 Gene Hacked Trees with Casa 1910 and Black Ridge Bourbon from 2022-08-15T08:46:25

Someone has modified some poplar trees to grow faster and remove 27% more CO2. This is a combo of great and concerning.

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275 Environmentalists Want to Stop Indonesian Mining with Habinger Battle and El Plomo from 2022-08-11T08:18:13

They decide to put head to head the Ironroot Harbinger 115 (bourbon of the year 2019) vs Harbinger 107. They smoke a house cigar from Underground Cigars NFG2021. They discuss the issue of not in...

274 Old Fashioned Bracket Play with 601 Snakebite from 2022-08-08T09:57:48

Four more whiskeys battle in Old Fashioned bracket play.  Smoke wagon, William Dalton Wheated Bourbon, Ironroot Harbinger, and Jack Daniels Bottle N Bond battle. They smoke the 601 Snakebite. Th...

273 Micron Makes a 200TB SSD drive plus Bradshaw and Wraith from 2022-08-04T08:08:14

Micron has created a 232-Layer NAND and 200TB SSDs. They talk about TV shows for a little bit. Smoking the Studio Tobac’s Wraith and drinking the Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Brourbon Whiskey. Eve...

272 US Doesn't Mine Enough Material with Gilberto and Ironroot from 2022-08-01T08:59:45

The US doesn't mine enough materials needed for our electric future. GM just secured enough cathode material for 5 million electric vehicles from Korea. More of our starting materials should be ...

271 Indiana Mall Shooting Halted in 15 Seconds with Hoyo La Amistad and Hart&Son Rum from 2022-07-28T09:54:03

This episode they want to recognize, thank, and hold up as example a valient act.  Elisjsha Dicken stopped what would have certainly been a much worse attack than it was. They relax in the pool ...

270 U.S. CHIPS Act discussion with Tatuaje T110 and Legent KSBW from 2022-07-25T21:33:51

This week they discuss the $52B package to bring semi-conductor manufacturing back into the US. They smoke the Tatuaje Reserva T110 and sip on some Legent Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey partl...

269 - Advise on Cigars - Finding different Liquors - CAO Steel Horse with Legent Bourbon and Remus Repeal Series II from 2022-07-18T13:02:57

What Darrell asks people when they are asking for advise on what cigar to have.  What kind of liquor do you find in a store that is in a completely different region that the places you normally ...

268 - Rap session - Humidor Question - Rocky Patel Edge Barrel Aged - Captain Morgan Spiced and Foursquare Spiced Rum from 2022-07-14T16:00:24

The guys have no schedule for today.  We talk about the difference in temps and humidy in the separate locations we are at.  

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267 Water from Air Machine with Padilla Dominus Double and Centenario 12 YO rum from 2022-07-11T09:23:46

They love the new Tunisian startup called Kumulus. They developed a device that mimics the condensation process to convert humidity in the air into drinking water and is solar powered. They enjo...

266 Court Overturns FDAs Regulation of Cigars with Cohiba and Hamilton Rum from 2022-07-07T12:32:34

Federal Court Holds FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars to be “Arbitrary and Capricious”. YES. Called “not reasoned decisionmaking.” FDA must reset if they want to regulate premium cigars. We relis...

265 Better Know a Distiller with Padron Family Reserve 1964 and Ironroot Harbiner from 2022-07-04T14:13:02

They do another 'better know a distiller' segment for Ironroot.  They smoke the Padron Family Reserve 1964 and sip the Ironroot Harbinger.

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264 VS Vintage Select with Russell's Reserve 10 from 2022-06-30T12:17:10

They do a 'better know your distiller' segment for Russell's Reserve. They smoke the Victor Sinclair Vintage Select and drink some Russell’s Reserve 10 YO Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Then cover a ...

263 Precious Metal Recovery in e-waste. 601 Oscuro&Bacoo 12 YO Rum from 2022-06-27T05:58:43

Today they discuss the reclemation of gold and other valuable metals using the pigment Prussian Blue. Darrell beats him drum again about how we'll be mining landfills in the future. They get a l...

262 Micro Plastics, Don't Drink Them plus HC White Series with Jack vs Jack from 2022-06-23T13:03:32

They discuss micro plastics and how you can have clean drinking water. They enjoy the HC Series White CT Shade grown with a Jack Daniels vs Jack Daniels Bottle in Bond compare.

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261 Is Google AI Sentient plus Opus X 20 Yr and Weller Antique from 2022-06-20T06:40:37

This week they discuss Google LaMDA and our interraction with AI. They enjoy the Opus X 20 Year Anniversary sipping Weller Antique 107. They talk a little about programming.

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260 Green Cement with Principle Accomplice and Jack BNB from 2022-06-16T08:59:25

They discuss some research into making cement from food waste. They enjoy the Principle Accomplice and Jack Bottle and Bond. They trail off on power grid discussion. Solar vs Fusion and a little...

259 - Darrell Is Alabama-Pool-Food-Al Romans New Cigar Shop-CAO Italia and Balcones Lineage from 2022-06-13T15:28:42

For this episode Darrell is remote in Decatur, Alabama.  Bill is recording from his pool while Darrell is recording from a shady spot in a parking lot.  While having a CAO Italia and some Balcon...

258 Math is Hard with Brickhouse&1792 Full Proof from 2022-06-09T09:41:55

They discuss research on how people don't understand fractions. Maybe they help you understand fractions while they the smoke the Brick House Maduro and swilling the 1792 Full Proof. Examples in...

257 AI Astrological Discovery with Rocky Patel and Weller SR from 2022-06-06T09:27:27

They discuss recent news that AI has opened our eyes to new mathematical relationships between planets orbiting distant stars and how we expect AI to make us aware of many new relationships we n...

256 Anti-inflammatories Cause Chronic Pain and Padilla with Chattanooga from 2022-06-02T07:11:01

They somehow get into a arguement about medicine droppers. Peril sensitive glasses. They again remember why they don't talk about pop culture. Then the medicine part.  They think that taking ant...

255 Speaking Carbon Reality plus Cohiba Royale and Zombie Rum from 2022-05-31T11:57:52

Vaclav Smil, author of “How the World Really Works”, writes about the reality of decarbonizing. Not a climate denier, he writes about the reality and obstacles to decarbonizing. They smoke the Cohi...

254 Websites Log Info Before the Submit with War Hawk and Don Sergio from 2022-05-26T07:43:51

They discuss an article that highlights the practice of keylogging web page entry fields before you hit submit. Over that they smoke the Henry Clay War Hawk with Don Sergio 100% Blue Agave Repos...

253 Supply Chain Watch with Super Fly CT and 1731 Rum from 2022-05-23T07:04:44

Supply issues are expected to get worse. They boys continue to applaud on-shoring and improving out supply independence. They discuss the next round of supply chain issues with a Oscar Valladare...

252 Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co and RP Royal Vintage with Lost River from 2022-05-19T07:18:30

Mark Cuban has made a retail drug company to cut out the pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and bring you affordable medication. It's happening now and should expand greatly by years end. We discu...

251 Magnetic Computing with Southern Draw and Bunnahabhain from 2022-05-16T06:36:32

They cover 'spintronics' and magnetic computing as recently published. Makes very low power computing possible. They enjoy the Southern Draw Jacobs Ladder Double Ligero with Bunnahabhain Stiuire...

250 Clean Up Landfills With Enzymes - Comfortable Numb and Smoke Wagon from 2022-05-13T23:48:36

Want to clean up the landfills.  You know, get the plastic out of it?  Here is a story about Texas research into plastic eating enzyme that could do it.  Along the way we enjoy an Espinosa Comfo...

249 Conversational Rap Session smoking a Cohiba Puro Dominicana and Lone Elm Whiskey from 2022-05-08T16:48:34

No special topic for this episode just kind of a generic rap session of topic and ramblings from Darrell and Bill.   We have the Cohiba Puro Dominicana paired with Lone Elm Whiskey 90 proof.  Annou...

248 Cheaper Organic Solar - Buffalo Trace Cigar William Dalton Whiskey from 2022-05-05T07:44:54

Cheaper solar cells could be on the way thanks to new materials. We noticed that most of the materials in these cells are organic. Approaching the efficency of silicon cells. They have the Buffa...

247 Fungus Talk to Each Other with Southern Draw Kudzu&Ibis Rum from 2022-05-02T07:20:02

They talk about recent news about underground electrical signals fungi use to 'talk' to each other. Interresting. They talk about it with a Southern Draw Kudzu and the Scarlet Ibis Trinidad Rum....

246 When Smart House Hardware Dies, 601 Black and Panama-Pacific 9Yr from 2022-04-28T06:05:27

They discuss the risks and issues with IOT failures and the shutting down of Insteon . They enjoy an Espinosa 601 Black with Exposicion Panama-Pacific 9Yr rum.

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245 Better Know a Distiller - Balcones with Caldwell The King is Dead from 2022-04-25T06:00:23

They do a run down of Balcones Distilling. Some history and their offerings. They smoke Caldwell's The King is Dead and sip the Balcones '1' Single Malt. Darrell visited Balcones on the way down...

244 Genetically-Modified Mosquitoes To Be Released - Room101 Miami Snow with Clyde May Alabama Style Whiskey from 2022-04-21T16:00:50

The guys discuss the news of about the EPA allowing about 2.4 billion genetically-modified mosquitoes in to be released in both California and Florida.  There is some talk about soda's such as Coca...

243 Social Media Is A Dumpster Fire with Rocky Patel 20th and Jefferesons Reserve Single Barrel from 2022-04-17T19:48:38

The guys discuss an article in Science Focus about Social Media is a Dumpster Fire.  What can Social Scientists do with data and experimenation from creating thier own Social Media.  What do the gu...

242 Blackbird Finch with Balcones Rumble from 2022-04-14T06:52:31

Bill and Darrell discuss old work environment vs new environment. Not just covid. Really a 20 year evolution. Recognizing diversity of thought helps you think better. Playing devils advocate. Th...

241 China Diverging Supply Chain to Take Taiwan Principle Aviator Wyoming Outryder from 2022-04-11T06:46

China is diverging their supply chain to endure sanctions when it takes Taiwain. They discuss this while smokin Principle Cigars Aviator with Wyoming Whiskeys Outryder.

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240 Switchblades to the Ukraine! with 601 Warhead 7 with El Dorado 8 Year rum from 2022-04-07T07:32:19

They discuss the lingering ordnance with the US made switchblade as an example. They smoke the Espinosa 601 Warhead 7 with El Dorado 8 Year rum. They talk about making their own mashbill and rec...

239 Apple Removes Purchasing from Android with Bandalero Series A&Vizcaya Black from 2022-04-04T07:25:21

Bill and Darrell discuss Apple removing the purchasing or renting movies on Android. The assumpution it to not pay the 30% comission on the platform. They then compare Apple maps and google maps...

238 Bullies, Hammers, cigars with Kung POW! and Wilderness Trail from 2022-03-31T09:01:06

They think the ! should be removed from the name because it's more of a medium cigar than an ! would suggest. They recount Darrell getting hit in the head with a hammer. They talk about bullies ...

237 Old Fashion Playoffs. Finals with Flor de Oliva from 2022-03-28T08:56:31

The Old Fashion bracket play wraps up with the four winners competing to be the best of 16. During the challenge they smoke the Flor de Oliva Original. Bernheim Original Straight Wheat whiskey 7...

236 Social Media Filters at War with Undercrown 10&Dos Maderas Rum from 2022-03-24T04:14:35

They discuss the social media sites deciding to not filter violent content about Putin. They wonder how neutral they should be and how political they are. They enjoy the Undercrown 10 with some ...

235 Old Fashion 4th Bracket with Bahia Brazil from 2022-03-21T04:08:14

We do our 4th Old Fashioned bracket. Our 4th winner will see the previous 3 winners to determine the best whiskey out of the 16 we compare this year.  We wrap up the episode with some firearm ta...

234 Throttling Russia Net Access with Filthy Hooligan&Teeling from 2022-03-17T06:41:47

They boys talk about Apple closing the app store to Russia and gaming companies denying Russian access. They enjoy the Alex Bradley Filthy Hooligan and Teeling Irish Whiskey Rum Finish. Shopping...

233 Round 3 Old Fashion Battle with Oliva Protégé from 2022-03-14T06:34:05

The 2nd to last Old Fashion bracket before our grand finale.  They smoke the Oliva Protégé and enjoy the evening. After the drink battle they talk about tech teams trying to replace 'undesirable' t...

232 Russian Invasion with La Galera 85 Vizcaya from 2022-03-10T08:14:53

We discover Bill has a history with sku and UPC codes.  They They smoke the La Galera 85^th Anniversary Broadleaf Toro and drink some Vizcaya Cask 12 Rum. They start with drunk driving...

231 Old Fashion 2nd Round with La Duena from 2022-03-07T08:11:36

From My Father, they smoke the La Duena #11 Petit Robusto. The Old Fashions are Redemption Finished in Cognac cask 99 proof, Riverset Straight Rye Whiskey Jacobs barrel pick 117.5, Rittenhouse S...

229 - Old Fashion Bracket Play with Room 101 Payback CT from 2022-02-28T06:42:22

They resume bracket play for the Old Fashion. There are 4 new Old Fashions made and they smoke the Room 101 The Big Payback Connecticut with all of these.

230 Dark Stores? Knob Creek 9 Yr and Island Jim San Andreas from 2022-02-24T06:52:24

This week they discuss the super fast rise of the Dark Stores. Will they make it? What new rules do cities need to deal with them? They smoke the Oscar Valladares Island Jim San Andres and drink...

228 FDA Skips Science Over Vape with Rocky Patel ALR&Jameson Stout from 2022-02-24T06:38:26

They discuss the FDA premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) regulatory process and how they've ignored the facts when it comes to vape. It may not seem to be of concern for cigar smokers, ...

227 Social Media&Joe Rogan Spotify with Quai D Orsai and Jack from 2022-02-21T08:26:17

They surpise themselves on how Jack doesn't taste anything like they remember. They talk briefly about fake Cubans on sold on beaches. They begin to cover social media rigths and the Joe Rogan e...

226 Gut Microbes Control Us. Perdomo 12 Year Rittenhouse Rye from 2022-02-17T07:25:13

They talk about gut microbes and wonder how much control the microbes actually wield. They smoke the Perdomo Double Aged 12 Year Vintage Solomon Sungrown and drink Heaven Hills Rittenhouse Rye B...

225 Tesla Recall? Joya Alisado Glyph Whiskey from 2022-02-14T06:45:51

What is a molecular whiskey? NFTs are getting tied to physical objects. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) calls for a recall because Teslas do rolling stops in full auto mod...

224 Casa Torano&Pierre Rum from 2022-02-10T07:13:49

They look back in history to quotes from tech leaders. Some kudos and some laughs. In making their own future predictions they get geo-political. I guess there's a first for everything. They smo...

223 Interview Drunk Chicken Ambassador - Eric Story from 2022-02-07T09:07:59

Eric calls into the show. We learn more about Drunk Chicken Cigar's 1st ambassador and enjoy a Drunk Chicken Original Lancero with some Leadslingers bourbon.

222 Couple Saves Home with NFT Sales with Bueso Genesis&Macallan Night On Earth from 2022-02-03T06:51:37

NFT discussion continues with an article about how a couple saves their home with NFT sales of Dastardly Ducks. They smoke the Ramon Bueso Genesis Oscuro Toro with The Macallan. ‘A Night on Eart...

221 Asylum 13 Sq Press vs Parejo&McFarlanes bourbon from 2022-01-31T06:43:14

This week they both have two identical cigars from Asylum 13. The Medulla Oblongata Sq press vs parejo. They both weighed 12g and Christian stated they both have the same blend. They have the Mc...

220 Better Know a Distiller: Oak and Eden with VS 55 CT&Oak and Eden from 2022-01-27T06:53:40

They get back to their better know a distiller series. In this case they are non-distiller producers, but have patented an in-bottle finishing technique. Owners/patent holders Joe Giildenzopf, J...

219 Aladino Cameroon Makers Cask from 2022-01-24T06:23:17

Researchers have created a robot that can move through water powered only by photosynthesis. We discuss a bit about what we've read and smoke an Aladino Cameroon and sip some Makers Mark Cask Stren...

218 Blackbird Rook Very Old Barton from 2022-01-20T06:30

The NEM will create a “grid participation charge” of $8 per kilowatt on the solar systems of residential customers. The typical rooftop system is about 5 to 6 kilowatts so the charge would come ...

217 Scotch Rule Changes with La Barba with Aberlour 12 from 2022-01-17T14:31:13

They boys talk about the recent Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) rule changes on scotch barrel use. They smoke the La Barba Ricoche Cru Mexi-Sol Coronita and drink some Aberlour 12 Yr. Martha Ste...

216 Spotlighting CES 2022 with Warfighter and Aberfeldy from 2022-01-13T06:30

They highlight some of the most interesting things at CES this year. They smoke the Warfighter Field Robusto with Aberfeldy 12 Year old Highland single malt scotch. They wrap up with some Christ...

215 Minimum Wage Changes in 2022 with Montecristo and Redemption from 2022-01-10T06:30

What's new in 2022? 25 states that are raising their minimum wage. They also talk a little about Bills renovation of the smoking lounge. They smoke the Montecristo Pepe Mendez Pilotico and drink...

214 Mechanical Skills Improves Language Skills with HC Corojo and Russell’s Reserve 10 Yr from 2021-12-30T07:00

Darrell is intrigued by an article claiming that motor training using a tool improves our ability to understand the syntax of complex sentences and vice-versa. Syntactic training improves our pr...

213 James Webb Space Telescope Info with CAO and 1792 from 2021-12-27T06:30

James Webb telescope is launching soon. The boys discuss the capabilities and compare it to Hubble for reference. They smoke the CAO L’Anniversaire Maduro square press Robusto  and have 1792 Ful...

212 Microbes Evolving to Eat Plastic with Blackbird and Appleton from 2021-12-23T13:05:31

Microbes in oceans and soils across the globe are evolving to eat plastic and they discuss it. They smoke the Blackbird Crow and drink some Appleton Estate 12 Year Rare Cask. They talk a bit abo...

211 Primo Pairs for 2021 with Trinidad Vigia and Santa Teresa Rum from 2021-12-20T06:30

The boys share their 'primo pairings' for the year. They smoke a Havana Trinidad Vigia and sip the Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum. They briefly talk smoking meats and finish with the plans for the...

210 Explained Nailed 'The Next Pandemic' 1 Month Before the Outbreak Davidoff and Milam from 2021-12-16T06:30

One of Darrells favorite shows is Explained on Netflix. They talk about the episode 'The Next Pandemic' and how well timed it was since it came out 1 month before the pandemic and called it immi...

209 Living Robots Can Now Reproduce with Alma Fuerte and El Dorado from 2021-12-13T06:30

The US scientists at University of Vermont, Tufts University and Harvard University's Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering who created the first living robots say the life forms,...

208 Siri2 Will Read Your Emotions the 601 Habano and Manduano. from 2021-12-09T06:30

Bill gives props to the Boveda ashtray. Poses that Apple changed the future of packaging. They smoke the 601 Habano with Diplomatico Mantuano Rum. Siri2 read the muscles in your face to determin...

207 Congressional Cigar Caucus Formed, Philly Ban Fails, Opus X and Lockwood from 2021-12-06T06:30

They talk about the Congressional Cigar Caucus getting formed. They smoke the Arturo Fuente Opus X Destino Al Siglo and drink the Lockwood Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Darrell now remembers the New...

206 Discuss Patron Saint of Genital Diseases with an Aladino and Bacoo from 2021-12-02T06:30

Julia joins Bill and Darrell to discuss an interesting saint. They find an article on St. Vitalis, the patron saint of genital disease and bladder. His head went up for auction in 2011 before mo...

205 Darrell Back in FL, Bills colonoscopy, Adventura and Freedom Hard from 2021-11-29T13:31:38

Recapping Darrell's FL trip, Bill's colonoscopy,  They smoke the Adventura CONQUEROR Terrible and sip some Freedom Hard Patriotic Bourbon. They hate on Water World for a while.

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204 ‘Dancing molecules’ Repair Severe Spinal Cord Injuries with Definition and El Pasador from 2021-11-25T06:30

Northwestern University researchers have developed a new injectable therapy that harnesses "dancing molecules" to reverse paralysis and repair tissue after severe spinal cord injuries. Darrell a...

203 Discovered: An 'Off Switch' for Pain with La Aurora and Kanichi from 2021-11-22T06:30

‘Off-switch’ for pain found in mice brains. Darrell and Bill discuss this, but prefer the pain relief of the La Aurora Corojo and Kaniche Reserve.

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202 Smart Fabric 3D Printed and Interlinked with CAO Gold and Two Tigers from 2021-11-18T16:59:26

Smart chainmail switches from flexible to tough under pressure. It moves from a fluid-like state into a specific solid shape with the application of pressure. The researchers behind it hope this...

201 IRS Reporting Requirement in Crypto with Queens Pearls and Rhum JM from 2021-11-15T07:30

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill includes tax reporting provisions that the cryptocurrency and NFT worlds are concerned could stifle transactions. Adventura The Royal Return Queen’s Pearls ...

200! Remember the Previous 199 Celebrate with Siglo VI and Lone Elm from 2021-11-11T18:30:08

To commemorate the 200th episode they go back through their interviews, episodes, cigars, and spirits. They celebrate with a Cuban Siglo VI and drink their Lone Elm Small Batch.

199 Black Rifle Coffee Goes Public plus Cuban Ramon Allones with Andalusia from 2021-11-08T06:30

They cover the Black Rifle Coffee Company going public to raise revenue to grow and hire veterans. They smoke the Ramon Allones - Cuba version and drink Andalusia Single Malt Whiskey. They trail...

198 Desalination Is Our Likely Future with an Oliva Saison and Mellow Corn from 2021-11-04T05:30

There's a review of an article from Futuretimeline.net about desalination. They smoke an Oliva Saison First Harvest 2011 and drink some Mellow Corn. They discuss some potential reasons people ha...

197 Bees Get a Vitamin to Help Them Cohiba and Milam and Greene from 2021-11-01T05:30

We find that bees can get an inoculation from a virus killing them. They smoke the Cohiba Connecticut  with some Milam & Greene Triple Cask blend of Straight Bourbon Whiskeys. Bill and Darrell b...

196 - Human History More Nuanced Than Pitched with Good Karma House OR Spirit from 2021-10-28T05:30

David Graeber's last book, 'The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity’ was critiqued by The Atlantic. Bill and Darrell critiqued the Atlantic review and Graeber's view. They enjoy the Go...

195 Quantum Computers Get Error Checking. Renegade 11th Anniversary from 2021-10-25T05:30

They talk about Renegade Cigars 11th Anniversary party. They see Henderson Ventura at the party. They talk about recent innovation, the logical qubit, and error correction in quantum computing. ...

194 - Newest Attacks, Killware plus CAO Cameroon Desert Door Sotol from 2021-10-21T05:30

This week they highlight the trend from ransomware to killware. They smoke the CAO Cameroon and drink The Desert Door 2 year aged Sotol. Don't freak out, but be aware we need to send more money ...

193 - Caldwell Joins CFW Synergy Program with Caldwell and Mount Gay from 2021-10-18T05:30

Caldwell Cigars signs on with Cigars for Warriors to announce the Cigars for Warriors Synergy Program with the addition of the Mad Mofo. They discuss the Cigar and Spirits Magazine 3rd Annual ev...

192 - Google Maps "eco-friendly" Navigation with Crowned Head and ABK6 from 2021-10-14T05:30

Bill reviews his new Calibri v-cut. They discuss the soon to be available "eco friendly" navigation option in Google maps. They smoke a Crowned Head La Imperiosa Habano Oscuro with some ABK6 VSO...

191 - IRS Wants Your Bank Act Transactions with a Rocky Patel and Grangestone from 2021-10-11T23:31:43

The US Treasury tracks the stock transactions to make sure they aren't getting shorted. Now they want to track every bank account transaction to make sure they aren't getting shorted. Too much? ...

190 - Samsung Builds $17B Fab in US. La Perla and Andalusia Single Malt from 2021-10-07T05:30

Samsung makes 17% of all semiconductor chips in the world. They are looking to build a fab in the US and Texas is a leading candidate. They smoke the La Perla Habana 1515 and swig Andalusia Sing...

189 - Whitest Paint Ever to Decrease Energy Cost with NUB and Hirsch from 2021-10-04T05:30

Guinness World Record for the whitest paint ever created. It reflects 98% of all energy and could help keep homes cool. They smoke the Nub Double Maduro and sip the Hirsch The Horizon. Old Fashi...

188 - Do the Rich Already Pay Their Fair Share? La Barba and Laphroaig from 2021-09-30T05:30

This week they have the La Barba Ricochet with some Laphroaig Islay Single malt Quarter Cask. The medicinal qualities of the scotch drives their discussion toward childhood injuries. They break ...

187 - Tax Battle Goes on for Tobacco. They have a Cohiba Weller and Redemption Bourbon from 2021-09-27T12:00:07

They cover the congressional dream of getting $96B in taxes from smokers and recent CRA letter to congress. They smoke the Cohiba Weller cigar and sip the Redemption bourbon and eventually a Red...

187 - Tax Battle Goes on for Tobacco. They have a Cohiba Weller and Redemption Bourbon from 2021-09-27T12:00:07

They cover the congressional dream of getting $96B in taxes from smokers and recent CRA letter to congress. They smoke the Cohiba Weller cigar and sip the Redemption bourbon and eventually a Red...

186 - Talkin Drinks, Liquor, and Smokes. Espinosa Habano El Dorado Rum from 2021-09-23T05:00

Tech support experiments with garlic and basil flavored vodka. They discuss Mojitos and Blood Marys. Bill gets called out on using vocabulary correctly.... and is vindicated. Bill taste still ha...

185 - Fusion Power is Here Now! Rojas Bluebonnet Diplomatico Distillery #2 from 2021-09-20T05:00

The Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Plasma Science and Fusion center made a breakthrough so big they made fusion 'net energy' which means it created...

184 - Congress Could Bring MFG Back to America. Enjoying a Caldwell with Lone Elm from 2021-09-13T12:08:51

They talk about the potential formation of the Industrial Finance Corporation. There is a bill that would create the Industrial Finance Corporation, a bank owned by the U.S. government that woul...

183 - Bill Had COVID, US Loosing Global Reserve Currency Status, Pichardo Clasico with Brugal Anejo from 2021-09-09T13:39:29

They talk about how Bill's been out with COVID. Then discuss an Atlantic article on the conjecture that the US is likely to loose it's status as the global reserve currency. Darrell get a new pe...

182 - Making Mini Brains... Solution to Zombie Crisis? Join with a 601 Maduro and Wild Turkey from 2021-08-30T05:00

Lab-made mini brains grow their own sets of 'eyes' from livescience.com. They talk about the growth of these brains and what it could mean for us. The discussing also includes the 601 Maduro wit...

181 - Road User Fees, Road User Charge (RUC) is the Future. Enjoy EP Carrillo and Winchester from 2021-08-26T05:00

This week they discuss the VMT, Vehicles Miles Traveled, and RUC, Road User Fees, future of travel. As gas tax disappears as gas vehicles disappear, we will introduce a new road tax system.

180 - Final Broadcast from Aruba with 30th AVO and Stranahans from 2021-08-22T15:39:12

They have a final episode from Aruba.  They have a 30th Anniversary AVO with Blue Peak Stranahans. They cover exactly how to pronounce Redux.  Best place to get Lionfish in Aruba 'Lionfish Snack' a...

179 - Things Rich Spend Their Money On with Natoro and Barracuda Cay Rum from 2021-08-19T05:00

They discover 'Things Rich People Actually Waste Their Money On That Us Regular Folks Have No Clue About' from Buzzfeed and feel compelled  to cover it.  They smoke the Natoro Inicio and sip som...

178 - Pro Tips for Aruba Travel, Noel Rojas, Street Taco, Smooth Ambler from 2021-08-16T05:00

They end up talking about Noel Rojas himself to begin the show. They summarize some ins and outs of Aruba. They finally get to the cigar and liquor. They smoke the Rojas Street Tacos Barbacoa an...

177 - Interview The Linzey's at Lindan Cigars in Aruba with Cuban Bolivar Belicoso from 2021-08-12T03:37:31

The boys sit down with Ryan and Marcia Linzey at Lindan Cigars in Aruba. Ryan has tons of stories from the business and his vast connections throughout the Caribbean. They smoke a Cuban Bolivar ...

176 - Lindan Kristoff in Aruba with San-In Whiskey from 2021-08-09T05:00

The boys are in Aruba. They find the most excellent purveyor of cigars, Ryan Linzey, at Lindan cigars and smoke his unique blend made for Kristoff. At present, it is only available at Lindan Cig...

174 - Kansas City, Cut a cigar without a cutter, Retrohale, Halfwheel, PCA, Drunk Chicken from 2021-08-06T16:22:49

For this episode Darrell is in Kansas City while Bill is in the studio.  Darrell has a Henry Clay Warhawk with Balcones Lineage while Bill has a Perdomo Habano Sungrown with Remus Repeal Reserve...

175 - Another Kansas City Recording - Small Part of DNA is Unique to Humans from 2021-08-05T16:00

With Darrell still in Kansas City we do another split location recording.  On this episode we take look at just how little DNA is unique to making a human - well - human. We also touch some on C...

173 - Trivia Night with a Caldwell and Relicario from 2021-07-26T12:32:25

They do a trivia night with 40+ true/false questions. They smoke The King is Dead from Caldwell and drink the Relicario Ron Dominicano Rum.

172 - Return of Best of Craig's List with a Call to Arms and Diplomatico Rum from 2021-07-18T05:00

The boys take a break from science and technology to marvel at the best of Craig's List again. Stolen Throne released their 2nd cigar and we chose the Diplomatico Distillery Reserve Nº1 Batch Ke...

171 - Virus Talk, Not Just the Wuhan Virus Plus the New Stolen Throne and Stranahan Whiskey from 2021-07-15T05:00

Bill and Darrell talk about the Delta variant and virus that cause cancer. There are vaccines more important than the COVID19 and they talk about some of them. You can't escape talking about the...

170 - TPE21 Montage 3 - Manufactures Discuss What is On the Horizon from 2021-07-13T20:39:57

With all the summer plans and vacation, we are putting out some cigar manufacturers and product updates while we vacation. 

Luxury Cigar Club, Trident punch, Martinez Cigars, Perdomo, Gra...

169 - TPE21 Montage 2 - Manufactures Discuss What is On the Horizon from 2021-07-12T14:23:51

With all the summer plans and vacation, we are putting out some manufacturer updates while we vacation. 

Don Lino, Epic Cigars, Bahamamamas Cigars, JM Tobacco, John Hay Cigars, Kristoff C...

168 - TPE21 Montage - Manufactures Discuss What is On the Horizon from 2021-07-12T14:11:05

With all the summer plans and vacation, we are putting out some manufacturer updates while we vacation. 

Features Black Starline Cigars, Blackbird Cigars, Casdagli Cigars, Cigars for Warr...

167 - Railroads Created a Boom for Cigars in America, Don Rafael, Smith&Cross from 2021-07-08T04:30

They smoke a Don Rafael Connecticut with Smith & Cross of London: Traditional Jamacia Rum. They talk about how the railroads created commerce across the US and how much cigars expanded during th...

166 - New Malaria Drug, Martinez Flatiron, Ron Alegro XO from 2021-07-05T13:16:51

Kudos to you GlaxoSmithKline for working on this vaccine RTS,S. Bill mentions he's had whooping cough. Darrell talks briefly about his Fort Collins visit. They enjoy a Martinez Flatiron and some...

165 - BO and Attraction, Crux, and Blackened from 2021-07-01T04:30

We discover other humans can smell our bodies antigens. BO is a great way to get a research grant. The Crux Bull and Bear with Blackened, the hardest rocking whiskey, is a great way not to smell...

164 - Notorious NET, Neutrophils, Old Fashions, La Barba, and Balnellan from 2021-06-28T04:30

They find yet another science and health topic and talk about neutrophils. How have I not heard about these before. The antibodies and T cells get all the credit. The generic 'white blood cells'...

163 - Trapping CO2 And Turning It Into Stone, plus a Crook of the Crown and Premise from 2021-06-24T05:00

The boys talk about technology that captures CO2 and traps it in rock to create more stone. During this time they smoke the Stolen Throne Crook of the Crown with some Premise Rum. Bonus gun talk...

162 - Old Fashioned Battle - Road To the Championship from 2021-06-21T04:30

They smoke a Southern Draw Rose of Sharon. While doing so they continue the Old Fashioned 'Road To the Championship'. The third round will put rye whiskeys against each other. Old Overholt Rye, ...

161 - Old Fashioned Battle, Round 2 from 2021-06-17T04:30

Four whiskeys battle in the Old Fashioned arena to earn the right to advance. Old Bardstown, Fistful O Bourbon, Old Forester 86, Evan Williams BNB battle for the right to call themselves the bes...

160 - Old Fashioned Bracket Play, 4 Whiskeys Enter, 1 Whiskey Leaves from 2021-06-14T04:30

Four liquors face off in an Old Fashioned battle. Belfour Bourbon, Wild Turkey 101, Sorgho, and Boondock Port finish. Over 3 challenges a victor will emerge and the 3 will face off with the prev...

159 - Stop Wasps, DICK Durbin news, CI Legends, Boondocks from 2021-06-10T04:30

This is a super chocolaty stick. How to keep wasps out of your eves. Yet another DICK Durbin led tobacco taxes. They discuss this over a CI Legends by Drew Estate and drink some Boondocks Port b...

158 - Human–monkey hybrids, Drunk Chicken, Baby Blue from 2021-06-07T04:30

The boys talk about recent results by a U.S. and Chinese team and an Israeli team where they are integrating human embryo into monkeys. There's also significant advancements in growing mice outs...

157 - Jonas from Blackbird Cigars interview TPE21 from 2021-06-03T04:30

We talk to Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars from TPE21.  Check out Blackbird Cigars online at https://blackbirdcigar.com

Jonas has music videos ...

156 - Voice-profiling Revolution, Cigar Meditation, Plus a Valkyrie and Rum from 2021-05-31T04:30

This week they talk about the new technology of voice profiling and how mining all the voice data can give them insights into better selling you on products. Julia summarizes the idea being mind...

155 - Interview with Henderson Venture of Ventura Cigars from 2021-05-27T04:30

The boys sit down with Henderson Ventura, owner of Ventura Cigars. Co-creator of the ADVenture line of cigars including The Explorer, The Navigator, El Loco, The Conqueror, La Bucanera, The Roya...

154 - Tobacco Plus Expo 2021 Recap with an Espinosa and Black Ridge from 2021-05-24T04:30

This week they discuss the TPE21 and the experiences they had there. They enjoy the Espinosa Reggae with some Black Ridge Special Reserve straight bourbon whiskey port barrel finish.

153 - Omar Fernandez of AJ Fernandez Interview from 2021-05-20T04:30

We interview Omar Fernandez, Director of Operations AJ Fernandez Cigar Co, at TPE21. Lots of news about AJ Fernandez lines and other casual talk the boys are known for.

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152 - Interview with Jess and Brandon of Big Sky Cigars at TPE21 from 2021-05-17T04:30

Jess Coleman, President  & CEO, and Brandon Marsh, VP of Marketin...

151 - FTC Warns AI Bias, Resistol Hats, Distillery Tour from 2021-05-13T04:30

They tell you the best place to get a nice hat and distillery tour in the same day. FTC warns the AI industry: Don’t discriminate, or else. They smoke the Don Pepin Garcia Series JJ with Herman ...

150 - Muography, Darrells Cigar&Liquor Quest, Whiskey Bracket Talk from 2021-05-10T04:30

We tell you why the previous Muon talk matters. Darrell's quest to spend his refund on cigars and liquor. They smoke a La Gloria Cubana Esteli with Buck Yeah from Corsair. Buck Yeah is a whiskey...

149 - Drew Barn Smokers, Travel Talk, Eat More Goat, Definition and Brigand from 2021-05-06T12:22:40

They talk about the Drew Estate Barn Smoker events. Talk about various meats that aren't the big 3. They smoke the Definition Cigars Pig Habano with Old Brigand Black Label Superior Barbados Rum...

148 - DICK Durbin New Tobacco Tax, Blender Kelsey McKechnie, Espinosa and Fistful of Bourbon from 2021-05-03T02:00

Dick Durbin's plan to tax tobacco even harder, Kelsey McKechnie, famed William Grant & Sons blender, and her new blend of whiskey. They smoke an Espinosa Especial and drink a Fistful of Bourbon....

147 - The Problem with Muons, Killing Flies, Florida Smoking Law - Room 101 Gautier Cognac from 2021-04-29T02:00

They get all science again talking about the problems with muons. Recent discoveries are fun. They smoke another Room 101. The  Ichiban Maduro Toro. They drink Gautier VS Cognac. How to kill fli...

146 - Texas Liquor Laws, Dogecoin, TPE - Laranja and Treaty Oak from 2021-04-26T02:00

The boys are getting excited to attend the TPE (Tobacco Products Expo). Calling all Texans to make your voice heard. S.B. 1013/H.B. 2232 and S.B. 757 have impact for liquor sales in Texas. If pa...

144 - 2020 Innovations We All Missed with an Oscar and Whistler from 2021-04-19T02:00

They talk about innovations, advancements, discoveries we didn't hear about in 2020 because of all the 'noise'. They have the Irish Whiskey - Whistler Oloroso Sherry Finish and smoke The Leaf Co...

143 - Infrastructure Improvement Espinosa and Buffalo Trace from 2021-04-15T02:00

They look at the 1.9T and 900B breakout. Allowing the power company to shut off the power to prevent them from getting even more in debt. What? Hoping that the infrastructure bill will actually ...

145 - Rambling-Cops, Boston Visit, Karens, Becoming Eccentric, Vegas from 2021-04-15T02:00

Today is a rambling that really does feel like a cigar lounge because it is aimless. They talk about the TV shop Cops, Bills Boston Visit, dealing with Karens, interesting activities in Vegas. T...

142 - Pinhooking, Trolling the Virtual World with Pinhook and Blackbird from 2021-04-12T12:04:18

Bill and Darrell discuss Pinhooking, what it means, and this relatively new non-distiller producer. Drinking the Pinhook Bohemian Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon and smoking the Blackbird Unki...

141 - Chilling at Renegade, Environment, Caldwell, Brugal Rum from 2021-04-08T02:00

Bill and Darrell record at Renegade Cigars. Apologies on Darrell's mic. He sounds distant, but you can hear him. They talk about the lounge, environment, why are roofs black, Mother Nature's des...

140 - Brandon Hayes of Renegade Cigars Interview from 2021-04-05T02:00

Bill and Darrell sit down with Brandon at his cigar shop in Richardson Texas. They talk about how the shop came about and how he works to make it inviting, comfortable, and novel. Brandon also t...

139 - Everclear... Burn It Clean, Mount St. Helen.. So Timely, Definition with Foursquare Rum from 2021-04-01T02:00

Discussing Everclear as the surprise cleaning agent. Mount St. Helen eruption. Through it all they smoke The Phoenix from Definition Cigars and drink with it Foursquare Barbados Spiced Rum. They...

138 - Origin of the Word Cocktail, Gavin Newsom Recall? Cavalier and Larceny from 2021-03-29T12:06:59

Bill and Darrell review possible origins of the word cocktail as posed by the Playboy Bartenders Guide. Darrell pontificates why vodka is as expensive as whiskeys which don't require aging. They...

137 - Bucket List Vacations, Good Times, Cohiba, El Pasador. from 2021-03-25T02:00

Bill and Darrell talk about bucket list items. Most of them are travel destinations, but there are some exceptions. They very much enjoy their Cohiba Black and El Pasador Rum while considering t...

136 - What is a Non-Fungible Token? Why pay so much for them? Drink Old Bardstown and Smoke a Blackbird. from 2021-03-22T02:00

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) are blockchain ownership of media. The NBA is going big with them and an electronic piece of art just sold for $69M. While discussing this Bill and Darrell smoke a Blac...

135 - Operating While in Court, Cell Replacing Wired Broadband, Giant 100 Rye, Tatuaje Havana from 2021-03-18T12:16:29

They discuss a surgeon who attends a zoom court date while in surgery. They mention Gulf Coast Distillery and really enjoy the rye. They smoke the Tatuaje Havana 6 and sip some Giant 100 Single ...

134 - Who Did It Better? Song Remakes According to Bill and Darrell from 2021-03-15T02:00

Bill and Darrell each pick 5 song remakes to talk about. First time we've talked music, but I guess anything can happen. They sip some Chattanooga Straight Bourbon Whiskey - Cask and smoke The L...

133 - Musk Forms a Town, Masks?, Training Tips, Remove State Income Tax,, Back2Back and Wild Turkey from 2021-03-11T03:30

Elon Musk want to form a town. Mask requirements changing.  Training tips and why we don't mind being corrected. Why we should remove State Income Tax and rely on sales tax. Through it all they ...

132 - Gardening Time with Perdomo and Old Forester from 2021-03-08T13:14:43

This week they discuss gardens. It's that time to begin on your garden. Gardening is the most popular hobby in the US and they talk about information resources, what they planted last year, and ...

131 - Fusion Reactors, the Red Bull Space Jump, jabber from 2021-03-04T03:00

They talk about the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor) fusion news. This week they smoke the Bareknuckle Punch and drink some Ron Abuelo 7 yr old rum. They talk taste vs pri...

130 - FDA Deeming Update, AVO, Glenlivet, and some gun talk from 2021-03-01T04:00

Cigar industry asked the federal court to vacate the FDA deeming regulations against “premium” cigars. They smoke the AVO XO Intermesso and drink Glenlivet Founders Reserve. Wrap the whole thing...

129 Texas Freeze, Power Grid, Perdomo, Bernheim from 2021-02-25T03:00

They talk about the freeze event in Texas and the power grid issue. They smoke the Perdomo Factory Tour Blend with some Bernheim Original Straight Wheat Whiskey. In the 2nd half they try the Ber...

128 Get to Know a Distiller - Mitchers, Arturo Fuente Don Carlos from 2021-02-22T03:00

They talk about how Mitcher's is made. They smoke the Arturo Fuente Don Carlos Belicoso with some Mitcher's Small Batch US 1 Straight Bourbon Whiskey. In the 2nd half they try out the Mitchers O...

127 - Solid State Batteries News, Glenlivet, and Oliva from 2021-02-18T03:00

Solid state batteries. These are batteries without the liquid acid in them. They have all solid construction. They've been around a long time, but were never able to enter mainstream use. Now so...

126 - Plants as Sensors, Gorilla Glue as Hairspray, What Happened to Charmin from 2021-02-15T15:43:37

Darrell calls out Charmin for tricking us into buying industrial toilet paper. Pants get infused with nanobionics to turn them into sensors. Woman gets slap on the wrist for smuggling cacti into...

125 - Basic Cigar Related Talk with an Oscar Ciseron and Bowman Bourbon from 2021-02-11T03:00

General cigar related stuff including a bobblehead of Tom Kelly, former Twins manager, smoking cigar, loading a pitching machine.  We have an Oscar Valladares Ciseron 2018 Green label with some ...

124 - Founder/Blender Desiree Silver of Drunk Chicken Cigars - New Facing from 2021-02-08T02:30

A new cigar is announced by Desiree 'Des' Silver on the show. The Homicidal Hen is the new facing out for Drunk Chicken Cigars. It has not been released yet, but we smoked 2 of them and talk to ...

123 - Deltas New Parallel Reality Technology, La Bomba, Premise from 2021-02-05T00:00:58

Delta Airlines has a new technology that will personalize your experience in the airport. This could be the 1st exciting news from Delta. They talk about the transition of ownership of Main Stre...

131 - Chip Shortages, GM Shutdown with Punch and Ron Abuelo Rum from 2021-02-04T03:00

Recent news of chip shortages and GM shutdown due to chip shortages. Bill and Darrell discuss this shortage since they are in the industry. They smoke the Bareknuckle Punch with some Ron Abuelo ...

131 - Chip Shortages, GM Shutdown with Punch and Ron Abuelo Rum from 2021-02-04T03:00

Recent news of chip shortages and GM shutdown due to chip shortages. Bill and Darrell discuss this shortage since they are in the industry. They smoke the Bareknuckle Punch with some Ron Abuelo ...

122 - halfwheels Top 10 of 2020 Discussed, How was Monkey Shoulder Named, Gamestop from 2021-02-01T13:01:38

They talk about halfwheels top 10 cigars of 2020. halfwheel ranked the top 25 and we discussed the top 10. The Blackbird Rook was paired up with the blended scotch, Monkey Shoulder. They make th...

121 - Space Gold Rush, Quantum Internet, Padilla 1968, Barnacles Rum from 2021-01-28T02:30

Sailesh Ramakrishnan, formerly of NASA, began a venture capital firm because he expects a 'gold rush' type push to make money in space. Darrell thinks there could be an actual gold rush to find ...

120 - Mercedes Hyperscreen, FDA Update, Angels Envy and CAO from 2021-01-25T02:30

They discuss the new Mercedes Hyperscreen expected out this year. More than the screen the dash is a hub of AI. They smoke the CAO Sessions and drink some Angels Envy. FDA update on premium ciga...

119 - What Makes a Port - shortened. Room 101 Ichiban from 2021-01-21T02:30

Bill and Darrell have guests Vinnie and Julia on to share the Room 101 Ichiban and 4 different Ports. They talk about what make a port and try to shorten it up quite a bit. It makes me feel like...

118 - Guest Vinny Lobue talks bankruptcy, Espinosa Habano No5 and 4 Roses Small Batch from 2021-01-18T15:58:15

Vinnie has been a guest in the past and has some basic advice about when you should be asking for help. When you should file for bankruptcy. He returns now with 1 year as a small business owner ...

117 - Bugatti, Hate Your Voice, Karaoke, New Vette is a Stripper from 2021-01-14T02:30

They have the Bugatti cigar and Ezra Brooks Distillers Collection Bourbon. The Ezra is a brand of Lux Row Distillers and they enlighten you on it's history and production. Karaoke should be done...

116 - Holiday Vaije Candy Cane, FDA Fines Distilleries?, Texas Electric Grid from 2021-01-11T02:30

They discuss the momentary idea of the FDA to find the distilleries for making hand sanitizer, compare Makers Mark vs Makers 46. The special holiday Viaje Candy Cane release and some Makers Mark...

115 - Cigar Journal, Cigar Culture, Holiday Visit, Flying, Quality Boredom Talk from 2021-01-07T03:00

Darrell recounts a cigar culture story. They have a Joya Copper with some Suntory Toki. Toki is Japanese for 'Time'. They talk about enjoying journaling. Darrell flies for the holidays. They cov...

114 - Russian Hack Talk with a Macanudo and Heaven Hill Archives from 2021-01-04T02:30

More talk about the Russian hack called the SolarWinds hack. 

Contemplating the hack with the Macanudo Inspirado Black with Archives Barrel Strength by Heaven Hill.

Bill continues ...

113 - Russian Hack and Trump Pardons from 2020-12-31T18:35:02

The boys discuss the Russian Hack and Trump Pardons.  They do this while enjoying a Carlos Torano Exodus 50yr and some Jameson Black Darrell.  Tech Support even comes in for a taste.

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112 - Carbon Neutral Jet Fuel - Cars Trucks Minivans from 2020-12-30T17:09:25

The guys talk about efforts going on to develop a carbon neutral jet fuel and a Cassie Question promotes a discussion on cars, trucks, and minivans.  All this while enjoying a Cohiba Connecticut...

111 - Basic Chatting. Heavy on the Reviews This Week. from 2020-12-23T19:14:42

Discussion of coffee preferences and briefly Texas whiskeys. Darrell has the Micallef Torcedores and Bill has the Henry Clay 2018. They smoke them with the 9 Banded Wheated Straight Bourbon. 

110 Christmas time. Bankruptcy rising? Why did the brain name itself brain. from 2020-12-21T02:30

Are you ready for Christmas? It's a bit different this year and it doesn't seem like the season is here. We're expecting bankruptcy to be on the rise. There's some construction talk regarding Bi...

109 - Who's Prometheuas? Uber Sells Driverless Business. Driverless Tech. from 2020-12-17T02:30

Aurora is a big deal we've never heard. They buy Uber driverless division. Perdomo ESV Sun Grown and pair it with Iron Root Promethean. Why did they name it Promethean? Review of automated drive...

108 - New HHS Secretary, Infinity Bottle, Compromised Harvard Research from 2020-12-14T02:30

What does it mean to have Xavier Becerra as the HHS Secretary? What's an Infinity Bottle?  5 Vegas Cask Strength and some Caymen Reef 5 Year Rum. Craft Beverage Modernization Act Expires on Dece...

107 - Micro Torches. GPS Gen III Info. Radio Telescope Collapse from 2020-12-10T02:30

What started us talking about mico-torches. Get your creme brulee toasted and cigar lit with the same lighter. Bill pitches an isolated vacation idea in Texas. You can sled down sand dunes in th...

106 - Christmas Star? Mental Health Issue Due to COVID. Some Smoke and Drink from 2020-12-07T02:00

We get in the mental health crisis the COVID shutdown is causing. Bill lightens the mood with some astronomy news. We have the Perdomo Lot 23 Connecticut and sip some 4 Roses Bourbon.

105 - Tech talk, palate cleansers, LEAN MFG, AF Eye of the Shark, and Texas Crown from 2020-12-02T02:00

They smoke an Arturo Fuente Eye of the Shark, a gift from Al Roman at www.thegoodcigar.com. They have Makers 46 with the cigar. Bill doesn't like the M...

104 - Darrell is on vacation in Florida from 2020-11-29T19:48:17

Darrell is on vacation in Florida.  How is that part of Florida handling Covid?  What are things like being there.  This time Bill and Darrell are smoking a Drunk Chicken Cigars Mother Clucker a...

103 - Who Buys a $1.9M Pigeon? Is a $15 Rum Worth Drinking? from 2020-11-25T06:00

Pigeon auctions, Reddit articles on drive-thrus, weird going-ons at restaurants. All the while having a 5 Vegas Limitada 2015 and some Old Monk Rum. Find your next pigeon at Listen

102-La Aurora and Old Forester History Discussion from 2020-11-23T02:00

They discuss the history of La Aurora while having a La Aurora Preferidos Platinum Cameroon #2. Old Forester is the oldest bourbon maker in the nation and they have some Old Forester 86 while di...

101-The Segway Dies. What's a QueCat. Have a Room 101 Ichiban and Grangestone. from 2020-11-18T03:15:33

Darrell give some colonoscopy tips. Maybe spice up your scoping. Bill discusses the Segway scooter and its demise. We then recount how the QueCat faired back in the day and how it was ahead of i...

100 - Zamoya vs Zacappa. How do they compare? Top 5 daily rum choices. from 2020-11-16T02:00

They talk a little Rocky Horror Picture Show. The Providencia is a very smoky and pleasantly spicy cigar. How much is Ron Zamoya like Ron Zacappa? The Zamoya is tasty and they think a bargin. Th...

099 - Starlink, Singularity vs Well Tuned Chat Bot, Texas housing. They're all over the place. from 2020-11-11T12:00

They discuss the Starlink project and Elon Musk. Darrell has issues with the kids and their abuse of the internet. They like this pairing think both make the other better. They discuss Texas hou...

098 - Anatomy of a Concession Speech from 2020-11-09T02:00

Bill and Darrell watch the election and discuss the anatomy of a concession speech. They discuss which presidents played themselves in TV and movies. When does Texas go blue in the presidential ...

097 - Cost of Living - California vs Texas. No Wonder Joe Rogan Moved Here. from 2020-11-05T02:00

Joe Rogan moves to Austin. We figure his $14M house was basically free after he skips out on paying $14M in state income taxes to CA. We smoke a La Herencia Core and drink some Dos Madras Rum to...

096 - What Makes a Mezcal? from 2020-11-02T02:00

What exactly makes a Mezcal a Mezcal? This pride of Mexico is not well known compared to Tequila. We talk about how it's made, what is required to call it a Mezcal, drink some of it, and smoke t...

095 - New Arms Race... Electronics. Plus Arturo Fuente Curley and 1843 Bourbon from 2020-10-29T01:00

All the usual topics for the time. Some voting, some covid, how China is out spending us the in electronics arms race. The new Burt Kreischer show 'The Cabin'. Bill tells of when he was shot at!...

094 - Interview - Cohiba Blender Ambassador Sean Williams from 2020-10-26T02:14:54

We talk to the one, the only, Sean Williams. He's the brand ambassador to Cohiba cigars. Lead blender and overall great interviewee. We talk about all sorts of Cohiba info. Sean brought you the ...

093 - What Makes a Cognac? from 2020-10-21T11:05:59

They discuss what makes a cognac and talk about Darrell's birthday dinner at Haywire all while smoking a Man O War Habano and drinking Remy Martin Cognac VSOP. Sign up to win at Listen

092 - Talking Pope Over a Padilla La Terraza and Evan Williams? from 2020-10-19T11:44:26

The Pope's encyclical distracts the boys this week when they smoke the Padilla La Terraza Maduro and drink Evan Williams Single Barrel. Capitalism, kindness, brotherhood of man, and social media...

091 - Randy Sullivan of Bourbon Real Talk Drinks with the Boys from 2020-10-14T12:00

Randy from Bourbon Real Talk tells the story of his foot in mouth event at a restaurant. We drink something we don't remember and smoke something I can't recall. Randy continues his rant on vodk...

090 - Micallef CT and Old Grandad BNB from 2020-10-12T00:00

They have a Micallef CT with Old Grandad. Talk about mechanically separated turkey and straight bourbon whiskey. Yes, there they somehow make the connection. What the straight bourbon label mean...

089 - NUB Sumatra with Several Liquors from 2020-10-05T13:37:31

They start with the NUB and Bullet bourbon, but then decide to try to find a better match. They pull out some Woodford Reserve and Four Roses to compare. Bill gets 4 wisdom teeth removed! Follow...

088 - Rojas Bluebonnet Balcones Rumble Talkin Bitcoin and Sports Laughtrack from 2020-10-03T21:11:45

This week relaxing with a Rojas Bluebonnet and some Balcones Rumble. They talk about the bitcoin and new Chinese blockchain currency 'Digital Currency Electronic Payment' (DCEP) planned for this...

087 - Ave Maria Lionheart Ron Alegro Reserva Rum Helps Tolerate COVID from 2020-10-01T12:43:24

They talk a little Dr. Demento, Weird Al, and Bob Rivers. Bill recaps some COVID numbers from the CDC. 

086 - 1 Year Anniversary Rocky Patel Decade James Pepper 1776 Rye from 2020-09-28T00:39:11

They celebrate their 1st year anniversary and cover their 'primo pairings'. They give what they think were the best pairings of the year. Listen in for several giveaways. Bill covers a story of ...

085 - Partagas Legend with Diplomatico Reserva, and Craigslist Greatest Hits from 2020-09-24T00:00

They smoke a Partegas Legend and mix it with some Diplomatico Reserva Especial. Wolverine and Deadpool discussions. Then they review some of Craigslists best ads as voted on by Craigslist users....

084 - Crux Epicure Doc Swinson Flagship 2 from 2020-09-21T00:00

This Swinson is a port and sherry finished bourbon. They like this finishing combo and keep sampling them. They talk about the Scouts, a campout, some girl and boy patrols. They go further and m...

083 - AJ Rosa with Plantation and Johnny Mnemonic from 2020-09-17T12:16:26

While smoking a AJ Fernandez Rosa de Guadalupe and drinking the Plantation Original Dark the boys talk Elon's neural link and Johnny Mnemonic. Tech tech tech. Do we ever stop.

Visit our w...

082 -Rocky Grand Reserve Papa's Pilar Hemingway Rum from 2020-09-14T00:00

This evening they smoke the Rocky Patel Grand Reserve toro and pair it with the Papa's Pilar Ernest Hemingway. They talk about their recent trip to Branson, MO and rental cars. They discuss more...

081 - AVO Nicaragua and Woodford Reserve Wheat from 2020-09-10T00:00

The boys talk about Cigar Hammer Mikes Thor hammer. Such a smoky stick. The AVO Nicaragua doesn't disappoint. They recount the Yelibelly chocolates again as well as Rojas' Longsdales. They get a...

080 Starlink Discussion Perdomo 10Yr Reserva Sungrown and Woodinville Straight Bourbon from 2020-09-07T01:00

The boys smoke a Perdomo 10Yr Reserva Sungrown and pair it with Woodinville Straight Bourbon. They talk about Elon Musk's plan to provide internet to the world. Cover a top 10 list of actors tha...

080 Starlink Discussion Perdomo 10Yr Reserva Sungrown and Woodinville Straight Bourbon from 2020-09-07T01:00

The boys smoke a Perdomo 10Yr Reserva Sungrown and pair it with Woodinville Straight Bourbon. They talk about Elon Musk's plan to provide internet to the world. Cover a top 10 list of actors tha...

079 - Noel Rojas Interview from 2020-09-03T00:00

Bill and Darrell visit Noel Rojas as his Richardson Texas facility. Noel explains the benefits of smoking small gauge cigars and introduces us to his new cigar, Los Tejanos, he made with Osok. H...

078 - HC Habano2 and George Remus Bourbon from 2020-08-31T02:59:14

HC Squared Habano2. 6 X52 Ecuadorian Habano wrapper, Sumatra binder, mix of Nicaraguan and Honduran filer. Another AJ Fernandez collaboration. MSRP $8  Just starting out back in 2008 and 2009, t...

077 - Cigar Hammer Mike Interview CAO Bones and Pyrat rum from 2020-08-27T00:00

Bill and Darrell sit down with Cigar Hammer Mike. They have a CAO Bones Blind Hughie 6 x 54 Toro. USA Broadleaf Wrapper, CT Shade Binder.  Honduran Jamastran, Honduran La Entrada, Nicaraguan Est...

076 - Interview with Drunk Chicken owner Desiree Foust-Sylver from 2020-08-23T21:13:42

The boys talk to Desiree about the new Drunk Chicken vitolas. The future of Drunk Chicken. Get breaking news about the possibility of a 6th blend. Desiree gives a new 15% discount code (the CLM2...

075 – Special Guest Yeli from Yelibelly Chocolates from 2020-08-22T00:31:06

075 – Special Guest Yeli from Yelibelly Chocolates

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Special Guest Yeli of Yelibelly Chocolates stops by and talks to us about chocolate. There is...

074 - 5 Vegas Classic with Diplomatico Mantuano from 2020-08-20T00:00

5 Vegas Classic. 6 X 50 A Nestor Plasencia cigar is a blend of Cuban-seed long-fillers from Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic, Nicaraguan binder, with a Sumatra wrapper. Considered a medium. ...

073 – Espinosa Comfortably Numb and Kirk&Sweeney Rum 12 Yr from 2020-08-16T20:11:54

Espinosa Comfortably Numb and Kirk & Sweeney Rum 12 Yr. Joe Micallef from Forbes review of the Kirk & Sweeney. Comparison with Diplomatico Mantuano. Announcement of an upcoming giveaway for four...

072 - Old Fashion Challenge and Diesel Rage from 2020-08-13T12:19:21

They smoke a Diesel Rage 6 x 54 square press. Ecuadorian Habano Oscuro wrapper, Nicaraguan binder, Cuban seed Nicaraguan filler. MSRP $8. The boys really liked this cigar. A recommend. With it, ...

071 – Ave Maria Divinia 6 x 54 and Glenmorangie 10 Year from 2020-08-09T14:15:15

AJ Fernandez Ave Maria Divinia 6 x 54 Square Press Torpedo with Glenmorangie 10 Year. Recap of our trip to South Padre Island, Texas. Travel is cheaper now than it has been in a while. So if you...

070 - Room 101 Farce Lockwood Bourbon at Padre Beach from 2020-08-05T22:10:48

Room 101 The Farce Longsdale 6.5 X 42 Ecuadorian wrapper, Indonesian Binder, DR Nicaragua, US Pennsylvanian filler. Lockwood Distilling Straight Bourbon Whiskey 90 proof. In Richardson, TX. Top ...

069 – Lone Elm Interview w/Bill Wofford and Drunk Chicken Fat Hen Gordo from 2020-08-02T14:10:20

Interview with Lone Elm Master Distiller and President Bill Woffard. Enjoying Single Barrel pick by Bill at 125 Proof. This is a wheat whiskey distilled in Forney, Texas using local ingredients....

068 - Espinosa Murcielago Herman Marshall Rye Cask from 2020-07-29T21:39:33

They smoke the Espinosa Murcielago Toro and drink both Pyrat rum and Herman Marshall Barrel strength rye. A 71% rye for those who can’t get Herman Marshall. Bill and Darrell talk about the coin ...

067 - Drew Estate Fat Bottom Betty and Belfour Bourbon from 2020-07-26T17:03:36

Drew Estate Fat Bottom Betty and Belfour Bourbon. Belfour was created by Ed Belfour the hockey players family. Along with his son and daughter they just launched their brand on Oct 1st, 2020. Th...

066 - Romeo y Julieta 1875 and 4 Roses Bourbon from 2020-07-23T00:30

They smoke a Romeo y Julieta Bully Belicoso and have some Four Roses Bourbon. Darrell begins making cold brew. Bill and Darrell mention the Yelibelly chocolates which contain Dalmore scotch. Bil...

065 - Perdomo Lot23 Sun Grown and Four Roses Bourbon from 2020-07-20T16:21:01

Perdomo Lot23 Sun Grown Toro 6 x 50 and Four Roses Bourbon 80 Proof. Four Roses distillery was built in 1910 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. They current produce four products sold in the U.S.   We m...

064 - Ramon Bueso Olancho Vintage Bulleit Straight Kentucky Bourbon from 2020-07-16T13:08:16

The boys smoke a Ramon Bueso Olancho Vintage Robusto 2005 Reserva and have Bulleit Straight Kentucky Bourbon as well as some Copper & Kings American Kentucky Brandy. They mostly talk about the c...

063 - AJ Fernandez Man O War Virtue and Tahwahkaro Bourbon from 2020-07-12T16:54:25

AJ Fernandez Man O War Virtue and Tahwahkaro Bourbon. We were thinking the Man O War Virtue would be medium to bold but turned out more mild. Find out how well the Tahwahkaro paired with this st...

062 - Cigar Pulpit - Nick Interview Part 2 from 2020-07-09T00:00

In the 2nd half of our afternoon, Nick Miller of Cigar Pulpit talks at Riverman Cigar Company in Crestwood Missouri about his newspaper. He talks about the difficulties of running a newspaper, t...

061 - Charlie Minato of halfwheel from 2020-07-05T22:00

Bill and Darrell sit down with Charlie Minato of halfwheel at the new halfwheel headquarters. They talk about the new headquarters, effect of equivalency rules, how Charlie would like to change ...

060 - Nick Miller of Cigar Pulpit - Interview from 2020-07-02T00:30

Bill and Darrell sit down with Nick Miller of Cigar Pulpit at Teh Riverman Cigar Company in Crestwood Missouri. The goal is to give listeners the feeling of sitting in a lounge again. Their 1st ...

059 - Colby Gardner from Gardner Tours with the Cuban H. Upmann Magnum 56 Limited Edition from 2020-06-28T20:05:58

Interview with Colby Gardner from Gardner Tours having the Cuban H. Upmann Magnum 56 Limited Edition that Colby brought us. Get to know Colby and his storytelling skills as he talks to us about ...

058 - Ramon Bueso Habano and Mitchers Bourbon from 2020-06-25T00:45:22

We smoked a Ramon Bueso maduro and had Mitchers Bourbon. We talked about 3D printing and replicators. The evening was beautiful and they marveled at how ...

057 - ROCF Cabreras and Mitchers Small Batch from 2020-06-20T15:00

ROCF (Rodriguez Olivan Cigar Factory) Cabrares and Mitchers Small Batch. https://rocfcigars.com. Good cigar. You are going to want to give them a try. We talk about Shreveport, Louisiana bans sm...

056 - CAO Brazilia Bacardi Solera from 2020-06-18T00:00

They have some Bacardi Solera with a CAO Brazilia. They love this Brazilia and is a regular smoke in their humidor. The Solera is the first try, but like this offering from Bacardi. They lightly...

055 - TexasCigarBrothers 12ga Mellow and E&J XO from 2020-06-14T16:38:32

TexasCigarBrothers 12ga Mellow and E&J XO. Texas Cigar Brothers is from Bedford, Tx and is proud to be Texan. We talk about an ABC article about hospitals in Wuhan, China and vehicle analysis sh...

054 - Drunk Chicken Longsdale and DUsse from 2020-06-11T00:31:56

The guys smoke the Drunk Chicken Longsdale and pair it with D'Usse cognac. The cold draw has the scent of rose on wrapper.  Very unique. The longsdale is just as smoky as the gordo original. Tal...

053 - Micallef A Maduro 6 x 52 and D'usse Cognac from 2020-06-07T18:58:06

Micallef ‘A’ Maduro and the D’usse Cognac. Winner of our Weekly giveaway sponsored by Drunk Chicken Cigars. You can get a 10% discount off your order by https://drunkchickencigars.com by putting...

052 - Heuveo De Oro and Botran from 2020-06-03T22:56:33

The boys have the Heuveo De Oro Habano. They both love this cigar. It's a bit more flavorful then the lighter wrapper. This is recommended by both of them. The Botran 18 Yr rum was smooth and we...

051 - Zino Platinum Scepter Grandmaster and Koloa Kaua'l Dark Hawaiian Rum from 2020-05-31T18:12:53

Zino Platinum Scepter Grandmaster and Koloa Kaua'l Dark Hawaiian Rum. Winner of our Weekly giveaway sponsored by Drunk Chicken Cigars. You can get a 10% discount off your order by https://drunkc...

050 - Gran Habano Corojo 5 Acre Single Barrel from 2020-05-28T16:58:42

The Gran Habano Corojo #5 is a wonderful smoke. The boys try 2 spirits, but the Acre Single Barrel pairs up so well with this cigar that we were surprised. This cigar has a medium body and smoke...

049 - Montecristo Espada Guard and Ciroc French Vanilla from 2020-05-24T20:24:52

Montecristo Espada Guard 6 x 50 Toro from Plasencia Cigars and Ciroc French Vanilla. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F. Don't be indifferent, but care about what matters. Don't fixate. Fulfillmen...

048 - Cohiba Nicaragua E.H. Taylor from 2020-05-21T13:30:13

Cohiba Nicaragua. A spicy and peppery stick. Smoke this slowly. It’s bold and smooths out a bit as you smoke it. It’s stronger in the 1st third than the middle and end.

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047 - BAMF 556 Green Tip and Devils River Barrell Strength from 2020-05-17T17:15:37

BAMF Cigars 5.56 Green Tip and Devil’s River Darrell Strength. Winner of our Weekly giveaway sponsored by Drunk Chicken Cigars. You can get a 10% discount off your order by https://drunkchickenc...

046 - Joe Micallef and Carlos De Aldecoa Interview from 2020-05-17T00:50:24

Carlos De Aldecoa is the CEO of Gulf Coast Distillers. Carlos’s family owns the Spanish based De Aldecoa coffee company and supplies ~30% of all the coffee in the United States. Gulf Coast has a...

045 - Drunk Chicken Fat Hen and Ron Zacapa from 2020-05-14T00:11:42

Fat Hen is a short and chubby Habano with a combination of premium tobacco leaves from Ecuador, Nicaragua, and the Dominican. This version is the 2nd vitola in the line and much bigger. They hav...

044 - Martinez 45 Series and Knob Creek 100 from 2020-05-10T15:18:44

Martinez 45 Series Torpedo 6 x 52 with Knob Creek 100 Straight Bourbon. Online Learning in the current environment and where we are heading. Cassie Question, Winner of our Weekly giveaway sponso...

043 - Micallef Torcedores Woodford Reserve Malt Whiskey from 2020-05-06T22:00

Micallef Torcedores. 6 X 52 Sq press
3 year old San Andrés Sumatra wrapper, 3 year old Honduran binder, mixture of Nicaraguan, Dominican, and Peruvian fil...

042 - Bonus - Brooks Whittington of halfwheel interview from 2020-05-03T19:54:15

Brooks Whittington is the co-founder of cigar news and rating site halfwheel, early creator of cigarporn, co-founder of beer blog Tenemu, wedding photographer, freelance journalist for Dallas Mo...

041 - Providencia El Santo and WL Weller Special Reserve from 2020-05-03T18:23

Providencia El Santo with WL Weller Special Reserve. Hats: what is a Fadora, Homburg, Trilby, and Pork Pie. Darrell breaks a bottle.  Some cowboy hats get thrown into the mix as well. We announc...

040 Don Olivan Maduro and Giant Texas 95 Bourbon from 2020-04-30T18:22:50

They review the Don Olivan. 5.5 X 52 Maduro. From Rodriguez Olivan Cigars Factory – the Don Olivan Maduro didn’t have any information on it. It was a medium bodied cigar that smoked very well. I...

039 – 708 Barber Pole with Giant Texas 95 Bourbon from 2020-04-26T16:00

Brothers Cigar 708 Barber Pole Gordo and Giant Texas 95 Bourbon from Gulf Coast Distillers. Both of these you are going to like. Texas Independence. Crude Oil Futures going below zero for the fi...

038 Heuvo De Oro and Diplomatico Mantuano from 2020-04-22T11:00

We have the Heuvo De Oro  with the Diplomatico Mantuano Rum. We chat about the muppet show, how times have changed with what you can say and show on TV or radio. We talk about photography and sk...

037 - Drunk Chicken Original and Diplomatico Mantuano Rum from 2020-04-19T16:00

We have the Drunk Chicken Original with the Diplomatico Mantuano Rum. We also have an interview with Desiree Sylver, owner of Drunk Chicken Cigars. Along with telling us the story of Drunk Chick...

036 Drunken Chicken Mother Clucker Elijah Craig Small Batch from 2020-04-13T21:03:36

Drunk Chicken – Mother Clucker 58 x 6”.  
Nicaraguan Wrapper, Ecuadorian Binder, Ecuadorian Filler. A woody and aromatic spice. We enjoyed this cigar very much. Although D...

035 - Martinez Don Antonio Escogido 5.5 x 50 / Interview and Elija Craig Small Batch Bourbon from 2020-04-12T22:16:57

An Interview with Dave Rivera of Martinez Cigars. https://www.martinezcigars.com/. Martinez Don Antonio Escogido Torpedo MKII Maduro 5.5 x 50 and the Elija Craig Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bo...

034 - Bonus FrontLine Cigars Interview from 2020-04-10T21:24:52

We interview Stephen Boik from FrontLine Cigars (https://www.frontlinecigars.com/). The online cigar shop with a purpose. “This is bigger than cigars”. We hope that listening to his story will h...

033 - Main Street Cigar Interview from 2020-04-09T15:07:25

We interview Main Street Cigar Company at 3602 Main Street, Rowlett, Texas on their 2nd Anniversay. We talk upcoming events, challenges in starting and running a cigar shop, and some of what is ...

032 - Micallef Torcedores and CLM Bracket Scotch from 2020-04-05T19:42:14

Micallef Torcedores Boxed Pressed 6 x 52 and the CLM Bracket Play with Scotch. The following square of in this bracket: Balvenie Caribbean Cask, Glenmorangie 10yr 86 Proof, Grangestone Bourbon C...

031- Gurkha Park Avenue and Willett Reserve Small Batch from 2020-03-29T19:27:05

Gurkha Park Avenue 7 x 48 Churchill medium bodied. Willett Reserve Small Batch 94 Proof. Side effects of Shelter in Place with kids like playing 2 days of Axis and Allies. Cribbage, Cards, Cigar...

030 - Perdomo 20th Anniversary and Bourbon Bracket Play from 2020-03-24T21:27:12

Perdomo 20th Anniversary and CLM Bourbon Bracket Play. Garrison Brothers Straight Bourbon Whiskey 94 Proof, Russel Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Single Barrel 110 Proof, Woodford Res...

029 - Rocky Patel Old World and St Patricks day Irish Whiskey Bracket Play from 2020-03-15T21:34:26

Rocky Patel Old World and St. Patrick’s Day inspired Irish Whiskey CLM Bracket Play with 4 Irish Whiskey’s. CLM Give Away Drawing. Some information about Bushmiills, Jameson, and Kavanagh. Coron...

028 - AVO Syncro Nicaragua Fogata and Bees Knees from 2020-03-08T18:11:01

Avo Syncro Nicaragua Fogata with the 20’s mixed drink Bees Knees made using four different Gins so we can compare. Julia is back and being a Gin girl, she loved it. Main Street Cigar Company is ...

027 - Punch Natural Clasica with CLM Bracket Play Rum from 2020-03-01T20:45:45

Punch Natural Clasica 4.5 x 48 along with the start of our CLM Bracket Play featuring Rum. Pyrat, Flor De Cana 18, Kanichi XO, and Ron Zacapa. It is a lot of fun. Which of these rums win in your...

026 - Micallef Experiencia and the High Ball with 4 different Whiskeys from 2020-02-23T21:42:56

The roaring 20’s are back and so is Julia! We are having the Micallef Experiencia 6 x 58 with High Balls made using 4 different whiskey’s. High Ball is 1 to 3 ration of whiskey to ginger ale. To...

025 - Ave Maria Immaculata Interview with Vinny LoBue from 2020-02-16T21:30:50

This episode we interview Bankruptcy Lawyer and CLM Patreon Vincent (Vinny) LoBue while tasting the Ave Maria Immaculata and enjoying the Buffalo Trace Eagle Rare. We touch on Vinny’s background...

024 - A.J. Fernandez Last Call and Selvarey Cacao Panamanian Rum from 2020-02-09T18:29:58

This episode we have the AJ Fernandez Last Call with the Selvarey Cacao Panamanian Rum. CRA sent out an email with some good news from Judge Metha on the FDA label regulations. Sign up for CRA t...

023 - Camacho Connecticut 5 x 50 with Tom Collins using 4 Gins from 2020-02-02T21:14:52

This episode we have the Camacho Connecticut with Tom Collins using 4 different Gins. Acre Two Minnie’s, Bombay Sapphire, Bluecoat, Old Raj. Weird News: Earth Sandwich, Spotify Goodboy. Review t...

022 - 5 Vagas Cigar and Bourbon Real Talk Interview from 2020-01-26T18:26:15

This episode we have the 5 Vagas Cigar and an interview with Randy Sullivan of Bourbon Real Talk. Check Bourbon Real Talk out at his website at https://bourbonrealtalk.com/ and Facebook at https...

021 - Padron 7000 Series and the Old Fashioned from 2020-01-19T21:43:53

Follow Us. This episode we have the Padron 7000 Series and various Old Fashioned recipies. We use Old Grandad 114, Texas Crown, Woodford Reserve, 1792, and Marker’s Mark. We give you a list of d...

020 - AJ Fernandez Man of War Virtue and Johnnie Black Triple Cask from 2020-01-12T19:35:48

This episode we have the AJ Fernandez Man of War Virtue and Johnnie Black Triple Cask. As requested by a user, we talk about Leaf Cuttings. Then we touch on the CNBC article on an FDA regulation...

019 - Rocky Patel Connecticut and Lone Elm Vodka - Leaded from 2020-01-05T18:04:14

Follow Us, rate us, connect with us on our website (https://cigarsliquorandmore.com/), Instagram ( Listen

018 - Psyko Seven 5.5 x 50 and Vanua Fijian Rum from 2019-12-29T17:00

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017 - Balmoral Anejo XO Oscuro Rothschild Masivo and Kaniche XO Artisanal Rum from 2019-12-22T17:00

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016 - H. Upmann Hispaniola and Grand Old Parr 12 Yr Scotch from 2019-12-15T19:07:24

Follow Us, rate us, connect with us on our website, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. H. Unman Hispaniola and the Grand Old Parr 12 Year Blended Scotch ( Listen

015 - CAO Flathead Big Block 7x70 and Rebel Yell 100 from 2019-12-08T17:00

Follow Us. This episode we review the CAO Flathead Big Block with the Listen

014 - Gukha Titan and Two Minnies Gin from 2019-12-01T22:35:07

Follow Us. This episode we review the Gurkha Limited Edition Titan paired with the Listen

013 - Herrera Esteli Toro Especial paired with George Dickle Barrel Select from 2019-11-24T20:36:48

We pair up the Herrera Esteli Toro Especial with George Dickle Barrel Select. Announce the next event we are going to, the Listen

012 - Interview with Al Roman of TheGoodCigar with CAO Italia&Phraya Gold Rum from 2019-11-17T17:00

Interview with Al Roman from the YouTube Channel TheGoodCigar. We smoke a CAO Italia with Phraya Gold Rum. We ask Al about his show, humidors, backyard, T-Bone and just have fun enjoying a cigar...

011 - Punch Signature with Aberlour A'Bunadh Scotch Whiskey from 2019-11-11T14:14:50

Punch Signature. Full. 5 X 54 with Aberlour A’Bunadh Single cask Spanish Oloroso Sherry Butts Scotch whiskey. 120 Proof. We talk about a couple of our worst drink experiences. We have a new Cass...

010 - Alec Bradley Magic Toast with Balcones Rye - Interview with Third Watch LEMC from 2019-11-03T19:00:09

Alec Bradley Magic Toast Robusto paired with Balcones Rye. We play an interview with Twelve of the Third Watch LEMC tapped during the 2nd Spokes and Smokes in Rowlett. Darrell tell a home repair...

009 - Carlos Torino Exodus and Acre Longhair Jim from 2019-10-28T02:00

This week we pair the Carlos Torino Exodus 1959 with the Acre Longhair Jim Bourbon. These two started out in competition with one another then smoothed out to complement each other. We talk abou...

008 - Partagas D#4 and Zafra 21 Rum with Guest Brent Richardson from 2019-10-21T18:16:42

We talk about the Cuban Partagas D#4 and Panama Zafra 21 Rum. Our guest Brent Richardson tell us about his trip to Cuba, the Non-Profit he is on the board of and we talk some about 5 Points Dist...

007 - Bonus - Acre Distilling Co. Interview with Tony Formby from 2019-10-17T16:00

This is a Bonus Episode where we interview Tony Formby of Acre Distilling Co. (https://www.acredistilling.com) in Fort Worth, Texas. Acre is not onl...

006 - CAO Steel Horse Handbrake&Pampero Aniversario Rum from 2019-10-13T18:49:48

**Review:**
Tasting of the CAO Steel Horse Handbrake Green Label Cigar in 50 x 4-1/2" (caocigars.com) paired with the Pampero Aniversario Rum (pampero.com). These are two full bodied taste...

005 - Micallef Sumatra and Redemption Bourbon from 2019-10-07T14:01:15

We smoke the Micallef Sumatra while enjoying the Redemption Bourbon.  We have our first guest on the show and talk about Cigar Rights of America, Cigar For Warriors, the 2nd Texas Cigar and Spir...

004 - CAO Nicaragua&Dubliner Bourbon Cask Aged from 2019-09-28T02:11:07

Enjoying the CAO Nicaragua with Dubliner Bourbon Cask Aged. Cassie Question and up coming events we will be attending.

003 - Arturo Fuente Short Story&Jean Marc XO from 2019-09-23T00:23:18

We review the Arturo Fuente Hemingway Short Story with Jean Marc XO Vodka. We introduce the Cassie question: Group of Squirrels.

002 - Mikes Old Fashioned Cigars from 2019-09-18T00:08:38

More information for folks new to cigars. The cigar is from Mikes Cigars Old Fashioned #40. Tasty beverages include Lone Elm Whisky from 5 Points Distillery and Markers Mark 46.

001 - Cigars Liquor And More from 2019-09-17T01:36:06

Your hosts Darrell and Bill give an introduction of the show while smoking a Micallef Migdalia 6 x 52. Darrell is having some Prairie Cucumber Vodka while Bill has some Ron Zacapa Rum.