We recently had the privilege of sitting down with Dave West from Avowed Cigars for what turned into one of our most insightful conversations about the cigar industry. What started as a casual evening in our Pennsylvania makeshift lounge evolved into a deep dive on everything from tobacco sourcing to pricing strategy, and why this […]
Smoke and Steel Episode 017 – Best Cigars Under $10: Our Top Picks for Budget-Friendly Smokes
Welcome back to another episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast! This week we’re tackling one of the most requested topics from our audience: finding quality smokes without breaking the bank. We dive deep into the best cigars under $10, discuss the controversial topic of aging cigars, and even connect with one of our crew […]
Smoke and Steel – Episode 016: Blind Tasting a Kristoff Maduro: Lounge Etiquette, Barn Smokers, and Arnold’s Tequila Trick
Another night, another blind taste test in the Smoke and Steel Lounge. This time around, we had a packed house with Walt, Mark, Eric, Pinto, Preston, Eric the Elder, Rob, Jim, and Eddie joining the session. The mystery cigar came courtesy of Jim, who pulled something from the depths of his humidor that had us […]
Episode 015: Guy Fieri’s Knuckle Sandwich and the Art of Not Peeling Your Cap
Welcome back to another episode of Smoke and Steel, brought to you by StogieReview.com! Episode 015 brought some serious firepower to the lounge with an impromptu Knuckle Sandwich review, breaking news from the cigar industry, and plenty of hot takes on everything from celebrity cigars to the proper way to light up. What We’re Smoking […]
My Father Blue Review: A Honduran Debut Worth Your Time
My buddy Mark and I sat down recently to smoke through the My Father Blue Robusto. This was a bit different than our usual podcast format. Just two guys, two cigars, and a conversation about what we were experiencing. I’ll be honest. I went into this session with some expectations. I’d smoked the Toro several […]
How Cigar Tariffs Are Hitting Your Wallet Hard – Smoke and Steel Podcast Episode 14
The guys from Smoke and Steel are back with Episode 14, and this time they’re diving deep into a topic that’s affecting every cigar smoker’s wallet – the brutal reality of cigar tariffs and how they’re reshaping the premium cigar landscape. If you’ve noticed your favorite sticks costing more lately, you’re not imagining things. Cigar […]
Big Rob on Building Community and Getting People to Actually Watch Your Cigar Content
There’s something magnetic about watching someone who genuinely loves what they do. Big Rob from LA Cigar Collective is one of those people. When he joined us for this Bonus Episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast, we expected a good conversation about cigars. What we got was a masterclass in passion, community building, and […]
Smoke and Steel Podcast Ep 013 – Drew Estate Freestyle Live Unboxing: Connecticut Shade Surprises and Cigar Lounge Adventures
The Drew Estate Freestyle Live mystery packs never fail to deliver excitement, and Episode 013 of the Smoke and Steel Podcast brought us a memorable unboxing experience. We dove into the latest FSL package featuring Connecticut Shade cigars from the Nica Rustica line, welcomed our most loyal listener Eddie to the show, and shared stories […]
LA Cigar Collective Gris Gris Cigar Review
It’s been a very long time since I’ve done a proper video cigar review. Years, actually. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that the old saying holds true: if you don’t use it, you lose it. When you spend your time being a consumer rather than a reviewer, smoking cigars for pure enjoyment […]
Smoke and Steel Podcast Episode 012 : Mishaps, Memories, and Cigar Shop Tales
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 […]