We just wrapped Episode 25 of the Smoke and Steel podcast, and honestly, this one hit different. It wasn’t just another Tuesday night in the garage talking cigars. This was a full-blown cigar birthday celebration for our Godfather of Cigars, Jim, who turned 70 years young. The energy was electric from the moment we fired […]
Mo Maali from Patina Cigars: The Real Story Behind a Boutique Brand That Actually Gives a Damn
Getting Mo Maali from Patina Cigars on the show was huge for us. Twenty-something episodes in, and we’re sitting down with one of the guys we actually wanted to talk to from day one. No bullshit, no corporate speak, just real conversation about what it takes to survive in the cigar industry when you’re not […]
What Makes Great Cigar Lounge Hospitality? Smoke and Steel Episode 024
Welcome Back to the Garage We’re back for another episode of Smoke and Steel, and this time we’re diving deep into something every cigar enthusiast cares about: what makes a cigar lounge truly great. Spoiler alert, it’s not just about having a killer humidor. Tonight’s lineup? Eric’s smoking a Plasencia Alma Fuerte Salomon. Jim’s got […]
Smokies Cigar Lounge Lancaster Ave: A Hidden Gem in Reading, PA | Eddie on the Streets
When Eddie travels for work, he’s always on the lookout for solid cigar shops worth sharing with the Smoke and Steel community. On January 9th, Eddie, Eric, and Walt decided to do a local edition of Eddie on the Streets and stopped at Smokies Cigar Lounge on Lancaster Avenue in Reading, PA. What they found […]
What to Look for in a Cigar Lounge: A Real Discussion About Lounges, Pairings, and Everything In Between
We’re back with another episode of Smoke and Steel, and this time we let our listeners drive the conversation. Instead of our usual format, we opened things up for questions from our Facebook community and the responses didn’t disappoint. From drink pairings to getting cigar smell out of your clothes, we covered it all in […]