The Government Shutdown Is Over!!! But, what was the point of it all? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! where the question gets asked and answered. Tony wonders if we know the endgame, why wait? Why play around with shutdowns? A woman was found in her car, drunk on vanilla extract. Even Fingers Malloy hasn't done that. But Fingers, Tony and April D. Gregory enjoy the review of Sazerac Rye and the Asylum 13 Medulla Oblongata cigar. Do we iPhone right? A New York Times opinion piece says late fou...
Jan 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size edition. The media had a terrible, awful, very bad week. Between going all in on the Buzzfeed article about former presidential lawyer Michael Cohen, and then trying to cover their mistake by going all in against the Covington Catholic students, there's a lot of embarassment and shame to go around. The question is: Will They Learn Anything from it? And Game of Thrones is returning to HBO. Tony can't wait, but April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy don't...
Jan 23, 2019•14 min
The President invites the Clemson football team to a feast of Big Macs and Whoppers. Is that racist? Tony Katz has the same feast with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy to figure it out. The latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! reviews Prichard's Tennessee Malt Whiskey and the Florida Sun Grown toro cigar from Drew Estates. There's no deal on the shutdown, and the Women's March took place. So did the March for Life, but you didn't hear about it...unless you learned that Ben Shaprio lost two sp...
Jan 21, 2019•1 hr 15 min
A water tax? Really? The new California governor wants to institute a water tax to help others get access to water. Yeah...it's just an excuse to add yet another tax in the state. Unfortunately, California is not alone in raising taxes. Check out Indiana...and France! Speaking of water, is it drinkable yet in Flint, MI? And a guy in Canada gets pulled over in his car for speeding. His excuse? Motley Crue was on the radio, and he just had to drive fast. Do you think that excuse would work? April ...
Jan 17, 2019•23 min
The Shutdown continues, but what is it all about? Yes, it's all about politics. But has America even answered the question of whether they want border security? Tony Katz hosts Eat! Drink! Smoke! Today, they review Redbreast 12-year Irish Whiskey and the La Flor Dominicana Ligero Lancero cigar. Costco has a 27 pound tub of mac and cheese, and it's sold out. The sheriff of Broward County, Scott Israel, is suspended by the governor of Florida. A guy tried to get out of a speeding ticket by blaming...
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 8 min
When a 22 year-old woman beats up a 19 year-old guy, you know you have a story! On this Snack Size, Tony Katz questions whether it's smart or crazy to run to your house and attack an intruder. She was trained in karate, but she didn't know if the intruder had a gun. What would you have done? And the people of Parkland, FL believe teachers should be armed. Tony is joined by April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 10, 2019•19 min
In support of free speech, Jordan Peterson and Dave Rubin are leaving Patreon. How far are social media platforms willing to go to curtail speech they disagree with? Tony Katz discusses this on Eat! Drink! Smoke! while they review the W.L. Weller Special Reserve Bourbon and the Julius Caesar toro cigar. Rep. Ocasio--Cortez and Rep. Tlaib are getting a lot of people worked up over their comments about President Trump. Is it worth it? Also, Kevin Hart got the backing of Ellen Degeneres, who wants ...
Jan 07, 2019•1 hr 17 min
April D. Gregory has found her new love, and it's a cherry liqueur made by Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery . On this Snack Size, Tony Katz has to contend with April and Fingers Malloy enjoying an entire bottle of the cherry love, while Hotel Tango owner Travis Barnes encourages them. As a veteran, he also has a great story of how his mom used to send him bourbon while he was serving in Iraq. A new Carnival cruise ship has a roller coaster on it. Have we gone too far with our first-world entertain...
Dec 21, 2018•26 min
Lou Ferrigno - America's favorite Hulk! - is saying that a pneumonia vaccine went wrong for him, and he's warning others. BRing on the anti-vaxxer crowd, and the renewed conversation about vaccinations in America. Eat! Drink! Smoke! is on site this week at Hotel Tango Artisan Distillery with owner Travis Barnes and master distiller Eric Stauffer. Together, they go deep into what makes good bourbon. Travis started the first disabled-veteran owned distillery in the country. Steve Harvey is happy t...
Dec 16, 2018•1 hr 10 min
Rep. Elect Alexandria Ocasio Cortez is not afraid. In response to a trolling tweet from Donald Trump Jr., Cortez basically - actually - threatened to investigate and subpoena Trump Jr. Tony Katz makes his prediction about Cortez - she's going to get herself expelled from the House. He also labels her "female Trump" due to her Twitter feed. Tony is joined by Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 12, 2018•16 min
Tony Katz thinks Kevin Hart did the right thing by walking away from the Oscars. "He's gonna make movies and make millions! Who needs the headache from the same self-righteous Hollywood that will gladly give Harvey Weinstein his career back...and you know they will!" This is just part of this week's episode Eat! Drink! Smoke! They review West Fork Whiskey's B-Street Blues Bourbon, the Arturo Fuente Short Story cigar and antelope sliders ! Michael Cohen, President Trump's former lawyer, is why ev...
Dec 09, 2018•1 hr 3 min
The Snack Size! Edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! has Tequila and Rudolph this Christmas season! Tony Katz, along with April D. Gregory and Fingers Malloy, discuss how tequila can help one lose weight...and you don't even have to puke to do it. Then, April explains why the classic tale of Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer, is a terrible story of an abusive Santa Claus. Fingers contends its just a cartoon, and getting worked up about it is nonsense. Tony tries to understand them both...he should have o...
Dec 06, 2018•21 min
A Japanese Whiskey Shortage?!?! WHAT!!!???!!! Tony Katz discusses the latest problems getting Japanese whiskey on the latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Luckily, the Waffle House food truck is available to cater your wedding. Today, they review Booker's Bourbon and the Brickhouse Habano. Patagonia, the clothing manufacturer, has decided to to take their $10 million tax cut and donate it all to environmental causes. And that's exactly what you should do with a tax cut: it's your money, spend it...
Dec 03, 2018•59 min
Charlie Brown is not a racist. Tony Katz starts this Eat! Drink! Smoke! Snack Size Edition with the breakdown of how social media is going crazy over a Charlie Brown's Thanksgiving, claiming that it shows insensitivity to Franklin, a Peantus gang character who is black. Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory explain their drinking issues, then break down how Tony is not a bro. It's true. He's a good guy. Great friend. Just not a bro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 29, 2018•22 min
The latest epsidoe of Eat! Drink! Smoke! has Tony Katz wondering why Monica Lewinsky is back in the news? And why is she now saying that former President Bill Clinton may have asked her to lie on an affidavit? And why wasn't this known years ago? Tony discusses his inner Lewinsky conflict with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory while reviewing Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon and the Arturo Fuente Anejo Reserva 48 Churchill . Also, the migrant caravan has been turned into a political football, an...
Nov 26, 2018•1 hr 10 min
The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz talks touchdowns. Well, really, why it is that athletes can't just score and then head back to the sidelines? Celebrations are one thing, but the taunting is just pathetic. And when did marriage proposals get so completely out of control? And when does it stop? Tony talks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the cultural madness. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 24, 2018•13 min
Excellent! Another new episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! The weekly review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Maker's Mark Private Select The Smoke? – Davidoff Millenium With Thanksgiving coming up, is it ok to go out to eat for the holiday? And how much should it cost you to make the meal? Fingers and April have a serious disagreement about how much to spend on the...
Nov 19, 2018•1 hr 14 min
The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! is focused on chicken and waffles! Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the new menu item at KFC. Extra crispy chicken. Mrs. Butterworth's syrup. Belgian-style waffles. How could it be better? Fingers has an idea that includes dessert items from a vending machine. Millennials are most willing to purchase a haunted house. April needs her house smudged, and wait til you hear the gruesome reason why! See omnystudio.com/listener...
Nov 12, 2018•18 min
Eat! Drink! Smoke! is all new! It's the weekly review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Col. E.H. Taylor Bourbon The Smoke? – Four Kicks Limited Edition Last week, SNL's Pete Davidson was a tool. This week, he's apologizing to Congressman-Elect Dan Crenshaw. Did SNL get the apology right? Rep. Nancy Pelosi might get the Speaker's gavel again, and she says gun c...
Nov 12, 2018•1 hr 18 min
On this Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz talks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about government regulations. Are they necessary, no, or where is the line drawn? Are we responsible for our own choice of healthcare provider? Also, Chick-fil-A remains tried and true with the possible addition of mac & cheese to their already perfect menu line-up. And why does everyone freak out about Daylight Saving Time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 08, 2018•17 min
It's an all new Eat! Drink! Smoke!, a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Blanton's Bourbon Single Barrell The Smoke? – Avo Lounge Can we all agree that SNL's Pete Davidson is a tool, right? But can we all agree that the idea of "believe all women" falls apart when you learn of a woman who lied about SCOTUS Justice Brett Kavanaugh; she claimed he rape...
Nov 05, 2018•1 hr 13 min
The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the taco cleanse....which is a very real thing. But it's nothing compared to the lemonade cleanse, which involves drinking and eating nothing but lemonade made with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. Both Fingers and April have done it, and they say it really works. And that you should definitely keep a bathroom nearby. Eat! Drink! Smoke! was recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis....
Oct 30, 2018•17 min
Eat! Drink! Smoke! is all new!! The show is a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Jack Daniel's Select Barrel Rye The Smoke? – Diamond Crown Julius Caesar Pyramid Is Megyn Kelly really a racist, or did NBC just find a great way to get rid of a $69 million mistake? What have we learned about the alleged Trump-loving pipe bomber? Chelsea Handler thinks ...
Oct 29, 2018•1 hr 6 min
On this Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the recent addition to the Buffalo Wild Wings menu Buffalo Wild Wings has recently begun serving pumpkin bbq wings. The question? Why? Why is everything pumpkin all the time in the fall? Or, is it just a fun novelty, and people should just give it a shot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 21, 2018•10 min
Eat! Drink! Smoke! is a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. **THIS WEEK'S REVIEWS The Drink? – Bone Snapper Select Barrel Rye The Smoke? – La Aurora Platinum Cameroon If you win the Mega Millions lottery - currently $1.6 billion - what would you do? Or, what wouldn't you do? A caravan of immigrants is coming from Honduras, and it looks much more like an invasion. Who wants cereal wine,...
Oct 21, 2018•1 hr 11 min
The latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! – a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz . The Eat? – ????? The Drink? – Russell's 10 Year Bourbon The Smoke? – Davidoff Churchill "The Late Hour" The mob is real. Unless you're Brooke Baldwin on CNN. In that case, there are no mobs going after politicans and others in restaurants and at their homes. Why is the word "mob" now something that networ...
Oct 15, 2018•1 hr 1 min
The Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! this week asks the question that everyone has asked eachother in the wake of the testimony and confirmation hearings of Justice Brett Kavanaugh: Have You Ever Been Black-Out Drunk? Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the question that gripped America. For the record - Tony was a no. Fingers and April? Well...... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 07, 2018•9 min
The latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! – a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz. This episode was recorded as the confirmation vote took place on Judge Brett Kavanaugh. He was confirmed to the Supreme Court. So, with him in mind: ** The Eat? – Domino's Pizza The Drink? – Bud Light The Smoke? – The Ivy from La Aurora Kavanaugh's confirmation did not come without controversy, and it has ...
Oct 07, 2018•37 min
On this Snack Size edition of Eat! Drink! Smoke! Tony Katz speaks with Fingers Malloy and April D. Gregory about the new competitiors to the NFL Vince McMahon, of WWE fame, is restarting the XFL. (No word yet on whether HeHateMe will be playing.) And then there is the American Alliance of Football, being backed by people like long time GM and front office pro Bill Polian. Is there room for competition with the NFL? Can these leagues deliver high-quality entertainment without the political nonsen...
Oct 01, 2018•9 min
The latest episode of Eat! Drink! Smoke! – a review of bourbon, cigars and great food mixed with some conversation of the news and culture of the day with radio host and entertainer Tony Katz . The Eat? – Gigi's Cupcakes, Indianapolis The Drink? – Wild Turkey Long Branch Bourbon, in association with Matthew McConaughey The Smoke? – Davidoff Escurio The Brett Kavanaugh hearings has media saying that women oppose the Supreme Court nominee. But does CNN, or Sens. Kamala Harris or Mazie Hirono, spea...
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 2 min