There’s something magical about gathering with friends, lighting up quality cigars, and letting conversation flow naturally. That’s exactly what you’ll experience in Episode 7 of the Smoke and Steel podcast, where we celebrated a birthday milestone while diving into everything from premium cigar finds to the latest industry news. The Real Cigar Lounge Experience What […]
Oliva Serie G Maduro Review: A Blind Tasting Reveals This Underrated Nicaraguan Classic
Watch the full blind tasting episode of the Smoke and Steel Podcast below and see if you agree with our take on this affordable daily smoker. The Setup: Going in Blind on a Mystery Stick There’s something pure about blind cigar tastings – no fancy bands, no preconceived notions, just tobacco and taste buds. The […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 005 – Reviews and Favorite Discontinued Sticks
Welcome back to another episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast! In this week’s installment, the crew gathered for what turned into one of our most engaging conversations yet, covering everything from cigar poker techniques to discontinued favorites we’d love to stockpile. What We’re Smoking Tonight The evening kicked off with our usual ritual – […]
Smoke and Steel: Episode 004 – When Is Too Many Cigars Actually Too Many?
Hey cigar lovers! Walt here with another episode recap from the Smoke and Steel cigar podcast. Episode 4 was one of those sessions that perfectly captures why I love doing this show – great cigars, better friends, and conversations that somehow manage to be both hilarious and thought-provoking at the same time. The Great “How […]
The Heart of Our Cigar Podcast Goals: Why We Do What We Do
Sometimes the best conversations happen when you least expect them. Last Thursday night, eight of our nine-person crew gathered at the social club for what turned into one of those magical evenings that reminded me exactly why we started the Smoke and Steel podcast in the first place. When a Compliment Changes Everything Eddie was […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 003 – Where Good Friends Meet Great Cigars
Hey everyone! I’m Walt, and I’m excited to share our brand new cigar podcast Smoke and Steel with you. What started as conversations between five friends at our local cigar lounge has turned into something we think you’ll really enjoy. In our debut episode, myself, Mark, Rob, Jim (we call him “Godfather”), and Eric sit […]
Smoke and Steel: Episode 002 – Finding the Perfect H. Upmann Domino Table
Welcome back to another episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast! I’m Walt, and in this episode, I want to share the story of how I finally landed the perfect domino table for our cigar sessions – an authentic H. Upmann brand table. The Search for the Perfect Cigar Lounge Domino Table Several years ago, […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 001 – So this is a Podcast?
Well, we finally did it. After talking about starting a podcast for months, Mark and I sat down and recorded our first official episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast. It was completely impromptu – but sometimes the best conversations happen when you’re not overthinking it. How We Met: The Sir Stogies Story Mark and […]
Smoke and Steel: Early Episode Access and Discord Community
Hey everyone, Walt here. I wanted to give you a quick update on what’s been happening with the Smoke and Steel podcast and share something I’m pretty excited about. So Tuesday night, the gang and I got together to record episode 4 – all six of us crammed around the mics, talking cigars and having […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 0.875 – Progress Updates and Discord Community
Well, here we are with another incremental episode of the Smoke and Steel Podcast. I know what you’re thinking – “Walt’s been saying he’s getting the crew together for a month now, does this guy even have friends?” Fair question. The truth is, I’ve been a little overzealous with the timeline. From my perspective, I’ve […]