Welcome back to another episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast, brought to you by StogieReview.com. In Episode 12, we gathered around the table with Walt, Jim, Mark, and Rob (filling in for Eric, who was stuck at a parent-teacher conference) to share some laughs, discuss recent cigar discoveries, and swap stories from our years […]
Smoke and Steel Podcast Episode 11: Connecticut Shades, Raw Dogs, and Seasonal Smoking
Episode 11 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast brought another entertaining evening of cigar talk, personal stories, and the kind of genuine conversation that keeps bringing listeners back. Broadcasting live from our usual spot with Walt, Jim, Mark, and Eric (with Eric the Elder and Rob joining late). We covered everything from Drew Estate’s latest […]
A Room 101 Cigars Inspired Ashtray: From Humorous 2nds to Unexpected Art
Well, that escalated quickly… It’s a phrase we toss around fairly often on the Smoke and Steel Podcast. It usually happens right after a harmless joke snowballs into something real. This time, it all started with a casual comment: “Hey Mark, can you make us a Room 101 Cigars 2nds Ashtray?” He did. And what […]
Blind Review: Oz Family Cigars OG Nicaragua – Episode 10 Smoke and Steel Podcast
We’re back with another episode of Smoke and Steel, and this time we dove headfirst into uncharted territory with a cigar none of us had tried before – the Oz Family Cigars OG Nicaragua San Andreas. Walt brought something special to the table for our second blind review, complete with a nerdy analytical approach that […]
Breaking New Ground: Our First Remote Guest with LA Cigar Collective’s Kyle Salzer
There’s something special about this episode of Smoke and Steel. For the first time, we had a remote guest join us in the garage—and not just any guest. Kyle Salzer, owner and proprietor of LA Cigar Collective (spoiler: that’s Louisiana, not Los Angeles), became our first official sponsor by sending us his house blend, the […]
Smoke and Steel Podcast Episode 9: Raw Dogs, Sponsorships, and Cuban Tariff Drama
Another week, another wild ride with the Smoke and Steel crew. Episode 9 delivered everything we’ve come to expect from Walt, Jim, Preston, Rob, Eric, and Eric The Elder – premium cigars, questionable humor, and conversations that somehow connect Cuban tariffs to interpretive dance degrees. What We’re Smoking Tonight The night kicked off with everyone […]