Kurt and Shauneen and Rojas Unfinished Business ep 108
We had an audience until I (James) made them hook up a mic. We will definitely have them back as full episode guests!
Mar 13, 2026•1 hr 38 min
James and Jeff present: Tales from the Phoenix Cigar Lounge
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21+ age group because we consume alcohol and tobacco, we chat together and with the audience about: fun, family, work, friendship, the good the bad and the ugly. We have a diverse group of friends from all walks of life where we address what's really important and what's not so important and we hope to see you there!
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Puro Sabor with Jason and Brad.
We had Jason and Brad Call in from Vegas at the Smok Cigar Loung to talk about their cigar adventure abroad in Nicaragua. We smoked a La Aroma De Cuba Mi Amore and a Diesel Hair of the Dog. We had some echo etc from the phones but Brad sounded pretty good. Big thank you to Julian for getting us set up! Check out Jason at insurancebyred.com Check out Brads shop at Smokcigarlounge.com Thank you our listeners for sticking with us as we go through these changes with tech an editing!...
Feb 14, 2026•2 hr 6 min
Coach Kyle, Tres Amigos, Football and Fun
We talk football predictions for the superb-owl 2026, address where we were wrong and right with the preseason and draft. We try the Tres Amigos by Kristoff and have some tech issues but recover. We are going to be back to regular recording and I, James, am taking editing lessons so we can post more regularly. Sit back, relax, and enjoy
Jan 25, 2026•1 hr 52 min
Year End Wrap and Rocky Patel Conviction
Today we have the wonderful Harold join Jeff and James with a very generous gift. We smoke rate and review the Rocky Patel Conviction often over $100 in all states and over 125 in CA. THANK YOU ALL OUR LISTENERS! Here's to a great NEW YEAR! We will continue posting more episodes soon!
Jan 15, 2026•2 hr 21 min
Episode 104: A Pair of Firecrackers, Two Great Guests, and the Intersection of Kirk, Kimmel, and Billy Joel
Joined by the always entertaining Silver Fox and his handler/better half, James Harold and Julian burn down a few different cigars and try to parse the entertainment world as it is currently and also looking back.
Oct 29, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Episode 103: A Less-Casual Sunday and a la Flor Dominicana Cabinet Maduro no. 5
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.
Oct 15, 2025•2 hr 38 min
Episode 102, Coach Kyle and La Gianna 30th Barber pole. Are you a bleeder or a scabber?
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
Oct 06, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Episode 101: Cigar 101 with Audrey and Joe
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!
Aug 13, 2025•2 hr 2 min
Episode 100: James Brings Us Three Incredible Cigars from the Humidor
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 spe...
Jul 30, 2025•2 hr 3 min
Episode 99: Hot Collab with Luke Papararo of The Undercurrent Movie Podcast: Gone Baby Gone
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...
Jul 05, 2025•2 hr 17 min
Episode 98: Trump 2.0 Check In with a Kristoff Veinte
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.
Jun 28, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Episode 97: Busy With Both Hands and The World's Strongest Cigar
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 ...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Episode 96: The Return of Three Star Jim and a Cuban Cohiba
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
May 24, 2025•2 hr 18 min
Episode 95: Don't Drive Like That and a Rocky Patel Sun Grown Box Pressed
Jeff, James, and Julian are joined by always adventurous and intimately intriguing Romp-Ranger to talk exclusivity in cigars, the process of developing merch, making a home out of a house, driving anxiety, and even some philosophy.
May 11, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Episode 94: Kyle and Jeff Talk Sports: Draft Edition
Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian are joined by esteemed guest and sports guru, Kyle, to talk about the upcoming draft. We also get the chance to chat about the world's oldest profession, the worst game on steam, what makes an athlete hungry for success, and much more! We also have a polarizing (amongst us) HVC Cerro cigar.
Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 20 min
Episode 93: An El Güegüense and AITA?
James, Jeff, and Julian get together for a conversation about cigar humidification systems, motorcycle maintenance, when you have to murder your friends, and whether James is the AH? All over a El Güegüense by foundation cigars.
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Episode 92: Canned Mushrooms and a My Father No. 4
He's a good time but don't call him a fungi! Friend of the podcast Jim, providing us with an exceedingly enjoyable My Father Lancero, joins to talk about food, Jeff's little mistakes, Jeff's culinary war crimes, our favorite types of mushrooms, what it means to serve food, and much more!
Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 15 min
Episode 91: A La Barba Red Label with the Incredible John Voelz
The immensely talented and entertaining John Voelz joins us for a smoke (John partakes with a pipe and we have La Barba Red Label) and to talk about where he's at, where he is going, playing music, the nature of ideas and how to prime the mind, what the clothes we ware mean, and so much more! Also, John rocks our socks off with a sweet original tune! Check out his website so you can see where he's playing next: https://johnvoelz.com...
Mar 31, 2025•2 hr 23 min
Episode 90: The Count(ing) of Montecristo
We are joined by first time guest, self described "just another guy" Dylan. Dylan graciously provides us with a handful of lovely Montecristo 1935 cigars, and we chat all matters of cigar preferences, ordering online, what got us into tobacco, how we found our place at the lounge, home cigar storage, and much more!
Mar 28, 2025•2 hr 1 min
Episode 89: Double Dose of Cromagnon and a Bar of Soap for Harold
Joined by friend of the podcast Joe Bailey, we attempt to smoke two varieties of Cromagnon cigars (Roma Craft) and catch up on the workings of work, politics, happenings in the hockey world, the delicate art of raising children, and much more!
Mar 26, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Episode 88 Cassady comes a'callin' & Leather Rose by Drew Estate.
Producer extraordinar, King Julian, brings a very special guest!
Mar 18, 2025•2 hr 28 min
Episode 87, The Plugg, I thought was good.
Today we try The Plugg from the cigar authority, every year the cigar authority comes out with a cigar or two and we light up this unknown blend torpedo. As usual we hit all the no go topics with sensitivity and care. We discuss: how some factories make cigars for other brands, how older cars were better, and hit some news and politics.
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 5 min
Episode 86: Field Trip Report and a La Palina Black Label
We enjoy a La Palina Black Label cigar while recounting our trip down to the Bay Area. Prepare for stories of pride night at the arena, pure prius power, Hops & Scotch, what went down at the Danville cigar lounge, and more! You can check out the Danville Cigar Fine Wine and Gifts website at: http://danvillecigar.com/
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 57 min
Episode 85: Kyle and Jeff Talk Sports: Game Day Edition
Kyle joins Jeff, James, and Julian to talk all things football! We also enjoy an excellent, and powerful, La Palina KB series PT 3 cigar.
Feb 09, 2025•2 hr
Episode 84: The Fishin Mortician and a Free Will
Micheal, AKA The Fishin Mortician, joins James, Jeff, and Julian to have a Free Will cigar and talk about how his online presence came about, some of his experiences fishing, how he got into bait making, and much more! You can check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheFishinMortician And also his website at https://thefishinmortician.com
Jan 26, 2025•2 hr 10 min
Episode 83: 2024 Cigar(s) of the Year Wrap Up
Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian come together to celebrate their favorite episodes, guests, and cigars of the year. We review the podcast stats, explain our individual picks, and reach an expert committee consensus, all while enjoying some Atabey Brujos (plus other delightful) cigars.
Jan 02, 2025•2 hr 26 min
Episode 82: Winter Solstice and a La Barba Ricochet Blue
James, Jeff and Julian meet up at the lounge towards the end of peak to smoke a La Barba Ricochet Blue and talk the roundness of the earth, debrief on James' housewarming party, reflect on Jeff's motorcycle odyssey, and much more!
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Episode 81: Peaking and a Kristoff Kristania
This episode was recorded near the start of peak with James, Jeff, and Julian (plus some others who briefly stopped by the lounge). We talk diving into the new season with Black Friday, a little bit of party prep and housekeeping, Jeff's astounding luck, reasons to smoke a cigar, and much more over an agreeable Kristoff Kristania.
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Episode 80: Shooting your Shot and a Micallef Red
It's the start of peak for UPS so James, Harold, Julian plus a fashionably late Jeff get together for a Micallef Red and some catching up! Harold tells us about Texas travels and basketball, James gets into his new living situation, Jeff wonders what's up with his neighbors, and Julian talks about shooting his first firearm? All that and more in our 80th episode!
Dec 10, 2024•2 hr 5 min
Episode 79: Getting to Meat Marissa and a Davidoff Aniversario
Jeff brings a wonderful and highly anticipated guest, his almost-sister-in-law Marissa of "The Carnivore Nutritionist" (link below). Marissa gives us the rundown on her educational background, her variety of jobs, general philosophy on food, and the some of the science and research that informs that philosophy. James and Julian soak it all in and enjoy a sublime Davidoff Aniversario #3. Marissa's Website: https://thecarnivorenutritionist.com...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 52 min
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