Julian and AI music and more. Part 1
Julian preloader and hazmat responder tells us about AI and music and his life. We enjoy a Drew Estate Shade Grown and Laphroaig 10 year.
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 29 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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Lost and Found Instant Classic and Mayhem
If you are looking for a first cigar this is it! I (James) may not agree but the light body man child Harold and the Full body Beast Jeff both say this is the best most approachable cigar we have smoked on pod. Everything you want and more. We chat very little about the cigar and talk about all kinds of things.
Apr 06, 2024•3 hr 26 min
Conspiracy and whiskey tasting and car talk
We address the conspiracy of bad blood and rice in Haiti and around the world then we talk about cars and working on them. We enjoy a nice over size nub habano and Jeff smokes two cigars as Harold and I had some non issues with construction.
Mar 31, 2024•2 hr 54 min
St Patrick's Day
What do you do for St Patrick's day? We got together and smoked cigars, drank coffee infused beer and then had Irish Stew when John showed up and we end abruptly.
Mar 24, 2024•2 hr 28 min
Jim, Jeff, and James enjoy cheese and 2 cigars
We run long on this one we smoke 2 cigars and eat a charcuterie board, drink whiskey, and talk about a lot of different things.
Mar 17, 2024•4 hr 49 min
John, Jeff, and I talk all crazy about philosophy, family, and courts
Ever wondered about acceptance? Ever wondered about how to cope with horrible injuries and bad life situations? John had been injured both emotionally and physically and joins us to have a great cigar and a great conversation.
Mar 10, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 14
AVO and Jim Bonus episode
Due to catastrophic software and hardware failures we are behind an episode although we have done many bonus episodes. We are growing be patient.
Mar 02, 2024•1 hr 56 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Introducing Dr Bruce and featuring Jim and some lovely Hatuey cigars, Grahm's port and Traveler whiskey by Buffalo Trace
Jim and Bruce have been friends for a long time and it shows. We look forward to featuring Bruce as a special guest in the future. We just kind of talk about this and that as we tend to do. High lights are the organic nature of a cigar and meal or snack gathering. You should have one too!
Feb 17, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 10
James and Nicole from Stuki
Listen to how the Lounge started and hear some great stories from the start to now on how the lounge is a great sanctuary from the outside world but how it can also create a great community. What a special place and what a great couple of guests / hosts. Check out our Instagram for pics from the lounge coming soon.
Feb 11, 2024•2 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 9
John Voelz and pipes check him out on facebook and instagram @shameonyoko
John is a great human, author, musician, and so much more. Check him out on all the social medias and more. We had so much fun and the man in person is so much more than the recording.
Feb 04, 2024•3 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Joe and Punch Rare Corojo and What is the GOV for?
We enjoy a great conversation with Joe from UPS originally out of San Francisco who transferred up here to Grass Valley about 5 years ago. We talk about the importance of independence from the government and having reliable friends for getting things done. We readdress the fall of Rome, the importance of community, and how great it is to take a break and enjoy a cigar and a chat.
Feb 03, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Aganorsa Leaf for Single Cask Nation and Good Ride 5 Year Bourbon
Jeff and James talk about how no one knows how to spend your money better than you do or do they? We enjoy the novelty of the bourbon infused aganorsa leaf and the bourbon that came from the barrel that the cigars were infused in.
Jan 28, 2024•2 hr 44 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Graydon From GV Brewing and Big Johnny by Maui Jim
What can I say? Graydon is a well traveled individual and has lots of life experience. We hear a small bit about this and that and talk a little more about brewing and compassion and some of his history.
Jan 28, 2024•3 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Graydon From GV Brewing and Micallef Black
Today we have Graydon Brown from Grass Valley Brewing and we talk cigars beers and life in general. I can not explain how nice it is to have interesting people on this podcast but I can say how important it is to have friends and go outside your comfort zone and try new things and meet new people. Here we try just that. Stay tuned for more interesting guests.
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Luke and Liga Privada #9
Check out Luke on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@lukepapararo726 We chat about family, charity, church, life and hobbies.
Jan 20, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
La Perla Habana 500 Years Habano and how to season your humidor
The title didn't let me do an enyay so we had to say years. We talk about the stress and stuff that first responders especially police have to deal with and strongly suggest that you comply when in interactions with law enforcement. We also tell you how we get our humidors back up to humidity with the changing of the seasons. In high humidity environments definitely get a lower 2 way boveda pack but we live where it is dryer and need to regularly boost the humidity of the humidor especially when...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Rocky Patel ALR, aliens, how to rate a cigar and so much more
We rate and review the rocky patel ALR and talk about how a rating is done at the end. We also suggest trying new sizes of cigars and why that is important for the over all rating. We discuss the Cigar Aficionado rating system and some recent news events. We are also talking about getting some merch / SWAG out to our fans and have already ordered our first subscriber their own lighter with our original cover art on it. Please write in to claim. Hit us up on all the socials where we are @cigarsco...
Jan 06, 2024•2 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Oliva Hellion and New Years Greatings
We talk about what we are looking forward to in the new year and wish you all a happy new year. Please feel free to comment and send us an email cigarsandconversationspod@gmail.com
Dec 30, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
To our first subscriber, Merry Christmas and Claim your lighter!
We talk about all kinds of things but we do make sure to talk cigars towards the end and also shout out our first subscriber who's lighter is on the way from Zippo. it is custom engraved with our first season episode art and a special title for the first subscriber! Thank you for subscribing everyone! We look forward to season 2 with more guests and great topics and of course great drinks and cigars and pipe tobacco.
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 29
La Flor Dominicana Chisel Double Ligero gets neglected while we chat
Harold, Jeff and James chat about evolution, wildlife, taxes, and Vise Grip Garage. We wander around quite a bit but always get back to the cigar and we also announce the final few episodes of the year. Make sure you subscribe for the up coming 2 pack of episodes for subscribers only.
Dec 17, 2023•2 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Aroma De Cuba Mi Amore
This is the year end wrap up, I know the year isn't over but we have to say thank you and tell you about our growth and about things coming next year before it gets too busy. Christmas is right around the corner and Jeff gives Harold and I some beautifully engraved custom Zippo lighters! I foreshadow the upcoming interviews with Jim, John Volez, and James and Nicole from Stuki and the Phoenix Humidor. We will be enjoying some fine port, cuban cigars, super expensive and rare whiskey and some bar...
Dec 10, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Jim and Don Pena Father 2
We talk about the immigration issue and parking and some of the things to come on this podcast. Grass Valley has a parking issue and we talk about the possibility of a parking structure and maybe a shuttle to the downtown areas here in Grass Valley to allow more people to enjoy our lovely town. We also talk about the burden on sanctuary cities and states with the large number of immigrants seeking a better life here in the USA. How can we serve all these people and our citizens?
Dec 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Oliva Serie V 135th anniversary and top 5 cigars
Today James and Jeff sit and enjoy a Oliva Serie V 135th Anniversary and chat about our top 5ish cigars and pairings, we wander around in other topics as well.
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Jim and Jeff and James talk food, cooking, pairings and more
Today Jim joins the fellas and we talk about the finer things in life, booze, food, and of course cigars.
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Friday breakfast with Keri
Today we talk about social programs, crime, poverty, and community. We don't solve the problems but we do address how we can be lower impact on the taxpayer, our neighbors, and community.
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 23
James talks over Amber about health and food and stuff
James gives the run down on how to purge your mouth of the wonderful flavors and aromas from cigars so the people you love don't know you smoked. Amber shyly tells us about food as medicine and poison.
Nov 12, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Call in episode with Jeff while I smoke a La Flor Dominicana
Did an intro after we hung up so just listen and enjoy.
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Oliva Serie V nub and professionalism
Today we enjoy a short call in from Jeff from Minnesota while he's visiting his family. How was the call in quality? We're working on using computer call ins in the future. We also discuss professionalism and work ethic.j
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Dinner Party and EP Carillo Inch Nicaragua 5x62
Tonight we get together and have a nice pepper corn crusted steak and twice baked potatoes, candied brussel sprouts, bacon infused asparagus and some nice red wine with a port with our cigars. Our conversations wondered around but we always returned to the great times and pleasant gatherings and wonderful pairings we have had in the past and hopefully in the future.
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Partagas 1845 Clasico
Today we review the Partagas 1845 Clasico and talk about work in the trades and how older and older people are working and younger people are not. We also mention the fact that women are more often concerned about how women being "under represented" in more prestigious roles of work but don't care that they one average don't do as much as the trades eg: plumbing, construction, and other dirty jobs. We have a few people show up from the beer festival going on downtown right out side our private l...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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