On this hour of EDS, Tony and Fingers review Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #7. Other topics this hour include: A writer "found" the best way to make hot dogs this summer and it's not on the grill. Costco is hiking membership fees for first time in 7 years. Amazon Prime Day had some great deals. All that and much more this hour on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast...
Jul 19, 2024•37 min
On this hour of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Aladino Cameroon Reserva cigar . Tony talked to Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco at The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discuss the new Aladino Cameroon Reserva and the state of the cigar industry in 2024. Other topics this week include: The North Carolina Governor and Legislature advance new cigar bar legislation. There are 5 types of homes that may plummet in value in 2024. All that and much more on EDS. Follow Eat Drink Smoke o...
Jul 18, 2024•37 min
On this edition of EDS, Tony and Fingers review the Aladino Cameroon Reserva cigar and Bardstown Bourbon Company Fusion Series #7. Tony talked to Justo Eiroa of JRE Tobacco at The Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discuss the new Aladino Cameroon Reserva and the state of the cigar industry in 2024. Other topics this week include: The North Carolina Governor and Legislature advance cigar bar legislation. There are 5 types of homes that may plummet in value in 2024. A writer "found" the b...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 298
On this edition of EDS, Tony and Fingers review Happy Thursday Spiked Refreshers. Other topics this week include: Fingers declared summer 2024 "hot-girl summer." What is 'raw-dogging' on an airplane? Sam’s Club is trying to take on Costco’s private label Kirkland. Experts warn people about consuming alcohol on an airplane. All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast Th...
Jul 12, 2024•37 min
Tony and Fingers review the Warfighter Tobacco .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro. Other topics this week include: Some cheap steakhouses in America are booming. Which chain serves the best fast-food burger? Walgreens will close a significant number US stores. Matthew Stafford's wife apologizes for 'media storm' after revealing she dated her husband's backup QB. All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdri...
Jul 11, 2024•37 min
On this edition of EDS, Tony and Fingers review the Warfighter Tobacco .50 Cal Garrison Oscuro Maduro and Happy Thursday Spiked Refreshers. Other topics this week include: As Americans trim spending, some cheap steakhouses are booming. Which chain serves the best fast-food burger? Walgreens will close a significant number US stores. Matthew Stafford's wife apologizes for 'media storm' after revealing she dated her husband's backup QB. What is 'raw-dogging' on an airplane? What is hot-girl summer...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 13 min
On this hour of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the God of Fire by Don Carlos . Other topics this week include: Bobby Flay's tips for cooking for a crowd. WWE's WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble are all coming to Indianapolis. An MMA fighter embarrassed himself in front of 25,000 people, and it had nothing to do with fighting. All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @E...
Jul 05, 2024•37 min
On this edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers offer up some easy Independence Day cocktail recipes . Other topics this hour include: Things are still going well for Bill Belichick. US screens record-setting 2.99 million air passengers in single day and 30 “Boomer Complaints” from young people proving that the old generation has a point. All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @Ea...
Jul 04, 2024•37 min
On this edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the God of Fire by Don Carlos and offer up some easy Independence Day cocktail recipes. Other topics this week include: The two affordable cuts of meat Bobby Flay uses when cooking for a crowd. WWE's WrestleMania, SummerSlam, and Royal Rumble are all coming to Indianapolis. An MMA fighter proposes to his girlfriend after a loss and it doesn't go well -- but it's still going well for Bill Belichick. All that and much more on this week's ...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 296
On this edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Milk Stout from Wiseacre Brewing Company. Other topics this week include: What is Sadfishing? Should it be ignored? The guys discuss the highest-calorie menu items at fast-food chains and why Fingers wants to try them all. Pay TV is in real trouble. All that and much more on this week's Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinks...
Jun 28, 2024•37 min
On this edition of Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review the Circle of Life From West Tampa Tobacco Co. and Gotta Get Up to Get Down Coffee Milk Stout from Wiseacre Brewing Company. Other topics this week include: Hulk Hogan launches a new beer. Pizza Hut's struggles are real. Young workers are dealing with loneliness. People are obsessed with Bill Belichick's love life. What is Sadfishing?!? All that and much more on this week's Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (For...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 295
Tony and Fingers review Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2022 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Other topics this week include -- Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines, it's okay not to tip and people are putting what on a hot dog?!? All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @eatdrinksmoke IG: @EatDrinkSmokePodcast The Podcast is Free! Click Below! Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Stitcher Spotify See omnyst...
Jun 21, 2024•37 min
Tony and Fingers review The Bronx Tale Calogero Cigar! Other topics include -- Kit Kats slathered in ketchup! Did they mention TikTok is terrible? An elementary school teacher is arrested for being tipsy while teaching -- then the story gets weird. For the first time since 2022, home prices are falling amid sky-high mortgage rates -- and what is telephonophobia? All that and much more on Eat Drink Smoke. Follow Eat Drink Smoke on social media! X (Formerly Twitter): @GoEatDrinkSmoke Facebook: @ea...
Jun 21, 2024•37 min
This week on Eat Drink Smoke, Tony and Fingers review The Bronx Tale Calogero Cigar and Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2022 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Other topics this week include -- Fingers has Tony try the latest TikTok food craze, KitKats slathered in ketchup. An elementary school teacher is arrested for being tipsy while teaching -- then the story gets weird. Tony shares an expert's advice for when it's okay not to leave a tip. Big changes are coming to Southwest Airlines and people ...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 294
The cigar review: Kristoff Veinte Twentieth Anniversary. The drink review: Blanton's Single Barrel Bourbon. Topics this week include: Bartenders reveal the 10 drinks you should NEVER order in a crowded bar. Gen Zers aren’t having children because of this scary reason. Aldi just announced a major change to grocery prices. M&M's released a new flavor. Do you miss going to the video store? All that and much more on episode 293 of Eat Drink Smoke! More information on the Kristoff Veinte Twentiet...
Jun 10, 2024•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Cohiba Serie M Reserva Roja. Their drink review: Crown Royal Blackberry Whisky Lemonade. Topics this week include: 60 practical Father’s Day gifts your dad will actually use. 29 things literally every single millennial had in their parents' house growing up in the '90s. High-paying remote work jobs are fading fast. Have Americans forgotten their manners? All that, and much more, is on episode 292 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on the Cohiba Serie M Reserva R...
Jun 03, 2024•55 min
The cigar review: La Gloria Cubana Spirit of the Lady. The drink review: Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye. Topics this week include: 15 healthy light beers to drink this summer - Bonus review of Blue Moon Light. There is still time to enjoy some of the best Memorial Day restaurant deals of 2024. 50 great Memorial Day recipes for your holiday cookout. Amazon plans to give Alexa an AI overhaul — and a monthly subscription price. All that and much more on episode 291 of Eat Drink Smoke! More infor...
May 27, 2024•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Red Anchor Admiral. Their drink review: Barrell Vantage. Topics this week include: Are Americans losing their taste for Starbucks? A Tinder survey says men and women misinterpret what they want from dating apps. Uber launches bus shuttle service, expands Costco tie-up to woo price-conscious users. Fingers has a shuttle story. How should you order a steak? All that, and much more, is on episode 290 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on : Size - 6 x 52 Wrapper - E...
May 20, 2024•54 min
The cigar review: Arturo Fuente Hemingway Masterpiece. The drink review: Sullivan's Black Marble Stout. Topics this week include: Fingers bought a new "grill." How much have fast-food prices gone up since 2020? A North Carolina cafe customer is nailed by $2,000 in charges after workers posted her credit card online. Dave & Buster’s will soon allow customers to bet on arcade games. The guys answer a listener's question about cigars and beginners. All that and much more on episode 289 of Eat D...
May 13, 2024•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Asylum Insanity Later. Their drink review: Silver Grove Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Topics this week include: What does the latest news about McDonald's say about the US economy? If you’re not feeling happy in life, say goodbye to these daily habits. Ploys supermarkets use to trick you into spending more. A bedtime habit that may be ruining your relationship. All that, and much more, is on episode 288 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on The Asylum Insanity L...
May 06, 2024•55 min
The cigar review: Micallef Blue. The drink review: Sonoma Cherrywood Rye. Dan Thompson of Micallef Cigars talked to Tony at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Micallef's history, family involvement in the cigar business, brand strategy, and the industry's handling of inflation. Other topics this week include: Congress just passed a potential TikTok ban. Now what? The best Amazon Mother’s Day gifts for 2024. What did Tony do with this information? Should handwri...
Apr 29, 2024•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: HOF by David Ortiz. Their drink review: Green River Wheated Bourbon. Tony spoke with Ram Rodriguez of Artista Cigars. They discussed how Ram teamed up with David Ortiz to develop the HOF Cigar, Artista's growth and the lighting of a cigar with a BIC. Other topics this week include: Caitlin Clark's press conference turns awkward after a cringeworthy icebreaker from a reporter. Antisemitic hate crimes surge 45% in NYC in 2024. Metallica frontman James Hetfield gets ...
Apr 22, 2024•56 min
The cigar review: The Blackbird Superb. The drink review: Widow Jane Applewood Rye Whiskey. Tony talked to Jonas Santana of the Blackbird Cigar Company at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in Las Vegas. They discussed Blackbird's effective use of social media and what he has planned for BCC in 2024. Other topics this week include: Was the solar eclipse life-changing? The rent is too damn high! An Ohio man was arrested for feeding the homeless. Do we have a do-goodery problem? All that and...
Apr 15, 2024•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Kristoff Guardrail. Their drink review: The Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired Blonde Ale by Metazoa Brewing Company. Tony spoke with Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego at the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show. They discussed the Ferio Tego Summa cigar, Michael's theory on cigar blends, and his take on what 2024 will bring for the cigar industry. Lauren Frederick of the Metazoa Brewing Company sat in as the guys reviewed MBC's Trash Panda Vanilla Latte-Inspired...
Apr 08, 2024•56 min
The cigar review: The Brick House Maduro by J.C. Newman. The drink review: Public Enemy No. 1 Brown Ale by Black Dog Brewing Company. Topics this week include: After covering the Premium Cigar Association Trade Show, Tony and Fingers returned from Las Vegas. They have stories. Tony interviewed Drew Newman of the J.C. Newman Cigar Company. They discussed the importance of the story in cigar making, why Drew got into the family business, and what cigar he would bring back from the past. You don't ...
Apr 01, 2024•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: Liga Privada No. 9 Corona Viva. Their drink review: 15 Stars Fine Aged Spirits Triple Cask. Topics this week include: A shocking number of people have landed dates on LinkedIn. Virgin Voyages is selling month-long cruises to remote workers: 'Work from helm.' There is a Fireball rub? Seven phrases you should never say to the one you love. All that, and much more, on episode 282 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information on: Size - 6 x 46 Wrapper - USA Connecticut Broadle...
Mar 25, 2024•55 min
The cigar review: The Luciano Underrated. The drink review: Augusta Old Route 8 Single Barrel Cask Strength Bourbon. Topics this week include: The TSA unveils passenger self-screening lanes at the Las Vegas airport as 'a step into the future.' Gen Z and Millennials are turning into ‘old, hunched-backed people.’ Another reminder that social media is a cesspool. Family Dollar and Dollar Tree will close 1,000 stores. A Dollar General store briefly shut down after its staff quit over 7-day workweeks...
Mar 18, 2024•55 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The Micallef Black Toro. Their drink review: Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey. Topics this week include: 8 signs a man will never grow up, according to psychology. The 30 "best" St. Patrick's Day drinks to help you celebrate like the Irish. 34 traditional Irish recipes for your St. Patrick's Day feast. An IRS advisory committee wants to raise the tax threshold for slot machine winnings. All that, and much more, on episode 280 of Eat Drink Smoke. More information ...
Mar 11, 2024•54 min
The cigar review: Rojas Bluebonnets Lancero. The drink review: Pikesville Straight Rye Whiskey. Topics this week include: Eclipse viewing at 30,000 feet: Delta to offer path-of-totality flight. Tony wants to bring back snow days. Will Gmail soon be a thing of the past? Beyond Meat launches new, healthier version of burger in bid to bring back customers. If someone secretly dislikes you, they’ll usually display these subtle behaviors. What do these Gen Z slang words mean? All that and much more o...
Mar 04, 2024•54 min
Tony and Fingers' cigar review: The La Flor Dominicana Double Ligero 654. Their drink review: A Gin & Tonic with Hendrick’s Gin. Bonus review: Coca-Cola Spiced. Topics this week include: Big changes may be coming to late-night television. Americans are spending more on food than at any time since 1991. A husband boarded a flight and departed without his wife because she insisted on getting Starbucks before taking off. Tony loved this story. Bed bugs are back on the Las Vegas Strip. All that,...
Feb 26, 2024•55 min