Episodes

  • Episode 103: A Less-Casual Sunday and a la Flor Dominicana Cabinet Maduro no. 5
    Oct 15 2025

    Down a man, but that won't stop James, Harold, and Julian from giving all their hottest takes on a variety of topics. Buckle up, as we hash it out over a tasty la Flor Dominicana Cabinet Maduro no. 5.

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    2 hrs and 38 mins
  • Episode 102, Coach Kyle and La Gianna 30th Barber pole. Are you a bleeder or a scabber?
    Oct 6 2025

    Today we chat again with Coach Kyle and reflect on our preseason predictions and make some guesses about this upcoming season of the NFL.

    We also talk about working people in general and and how we can hopefully bring our best and bring out the best in others

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    2 hrs and 5 mins
  • Episode 101: Cigar 101 with Audrey and Joe
    Aug 13 2025

    Calling all cigar students! James, Jeff, and Julian are joined by first time guest Audrey and friend-of-the-podcast Joe for a chance to get back to basics. We talk about how to smoke a cigar from beginning to end with some tips for novices. Our cigars for this study are the inviting CAO Moontrance as well as a set of intriguing Fireball Corona. We also enjoy some complimentary beverages as we talk a bit of everything with our delightful guests!

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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode 100: James Brings Us Three Incredible Cigars from the Humidor
    Jul 30 2025

    For this special and momentous episode of the podcast, Jeff, James, Harold, Julian, and the Romp Ranger are joined by the generous and delightful James Arbaugh (of Stucki Jewelers and Phoenix Humidor fame). James brings us some of the best (and most expensive) cigars from the Humidor, including a few Gurkha Triads, Rocky Patel Convictions, and Montecristo 1935 Anniversary Editions. While profusely enjoying these special smokes, we chat with James about the cigar business, how the lounge is a special space, cigars for occasions and occasions for cigars, and much more!

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • Episode 99: Hot Collab with Luke Papararo of The Undercurrent Movie Podcast: Gone Baby Gone
    Jul 5 2025

    James, Jeff, Harold, and Julian are joined by the immensely charming and all-around-great-dude Luke Papararo of The Undercurrent Movie Podcast. In the spirit of collaboration, we talk Ben Affleck's directorial debut, and smoke a Rocky Patel Emerald until it is gone baby, GONE.


    Check out Luke's Podcast at:

    https://open.spotify.com/show/5sPGJ4lBN6GC4mUJietNnl?si=03d7868a35eb4285

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Episode 98: Trump 2.0 Check In with a Kristoff Veinte
    Jun 28 2025

    Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian get together to partake in a handful of delicious Kristoff Viente cigars. We also share some thoughts on the second Trump administration thus far (with plenty more to explore in the future), sober summers, and crazy food pairings that we enjoy.

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Episode 97: Busy With Both Hands and The World's Strongest Cigar
    Jun 17 2025

    Producer Note: I've unfortunately built a bit of a backlog of our recorded episodes, with some real gems waiting to be put out there... This one is from early April, and too good to keep under wraps any longer! -Julian

    We are joined by two returning guests, the delightful Romp-Ranger and lovely Cassady, to talk a little bit about Trump's second term, education, LARP-ing, food, and much more. We also try the intimidatingly named "World's Strongest Cigar." Does it live up to its moniker? Find out this episode!

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Episode 96: The Return of Three Star Jim and a Cuban Cohiba
    May 24 2025

    Jeff, James, and Julian are joined by esteemed friend of the podcast and culinary tour de force Jim, who graciously brings a Cohiba Siglo III for us to enjoy. We get to talk where to buy cuban cigars, how to tell if one is authentic, Jim's travels, immigration, rum, and of course


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    2 hrs and 18 mins