There’s a certain kind of garage session that just locks in. The weather finally cooperates, the smoke hangs just right, and the conversation doesn’t stop. Episode 41 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast was exactly that. We had the boys from LA Cigar Collective dialing in from Louisiana, a new shop exclusive cigar that none […]
Cigar Lounge Culture, Brotherhood, and Our Box Pass is Rolling – Episode 035
We hit episode 35 this week, and honestly, it was one of those nights that reminded us why we do this. Good cigars, good company, and a conversation that wandered from box passes to mental health to gambling machine fraud to scrapple. We covered a lot of ground. Here’s the full rundown. Watch Episode 035 […]
Smoke and Steel Podcast Episode 34: Box Passes, Cigar News, and Good Company in the Garage
When the Juice Is Flowing, You Film Again Sometimes Tuesday is so good you just have to go back out there. That is exactly what happened with Episode 34 of the Smoke and Steel podcast. We had such a blast filming with guest Joe Macko earlier in the week that the group decided to reconvene […]
Cigar Vending Machine Entrepreneur Joe Macko on Building a Business, Army Life, and Great Smokes: Smoke and Steel E033
Every now and then, somebody shows up in our world who just fits. No awkward introductions, no forced conversation. Just a guy who loves cigars, shoots straight, and makes you feel like he’s been sitting in the garage with us for years. That’s Joe Macko in a nutshell. Episode 33 brought our first ever fan […]
Don Emmanuel Cigar Review, Our New Box Pass, and Surviving Winter in Your Humidor – Smoke and Steel E032
Episode 032 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast had a little bit of everything. We cracked into a fresh boutique cigar review of the Don Emmanuel – a brand with serious Davidoff lineage behind it. We launched our Discord box pass, and ended up deep in a conversation about keeping your humidor alive when the […]
What to Do With a Cigar Collection After Death: A Conversation Nobody Wants to Have But Everyone Should
Episode 31 of the Smoke and Steel Cigar Podcast started like most of our nights do. The heater was running in the garage, everyone had something lit, and the conversation was already going sideways before we hit record. Mark was holding a Padrón Little Hammer. Eric lit up a Liga Privada No. 9. Our guest […]
Cigar Lounge Etiquette Tips, Facebook’s Tobacco Crackdown, and Our Dynamic 2026 Top 25 List – Episode 030
Welcome back to another freezing cold episode recorded right here in Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania. Episode 30 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast brought some serious conversations about cigar lounge etiquette tips that every smoker should know, plus the harsh reality of Facebook’s crackdown on tobacco content and our brand new dynamic top 25 cigar list for […]
Cigar Budget Strategies: Finding Value at Every Price Point – Episode 029
Setting a cigar budget might not sound sexy, but it’s one of the smartest moves you can make as a cigar enthusiast. In Episode 029 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast, we dive deep into the real talk about managing your cigar spending, finding value at different price points, and figuring out when a cigar […]
Supporting Local Cigar Shops vs Online Retailers: The Great Debate – Smoke and Steel E028
Welcome back to another episode of Smoke and Steel! We packed the garage for Episode 028 with our regular crew plus our buddy Matt making his first appearance. Between discussing the Cigar Page Plus discount club, planning our trip to Louisiana, and having one of our most honest conversations about supporting local cigar shops, this […]
Understanding Cigar Smoking Progression for Beginners and Beyond – Smoke and Steel E027
Welcome back to another edition of Smoke and Steel! Episode 027 brought together some familiar faces and a couple new ones as we explored the natural cigar smoking progression for beginners, debated the merits of coffee pairings, and broke down the Cigar Aficionado Top 25 list. Whether you’re just getting into premium cigars or you’ve […]