Finding the perfect Christmas gifts for cigar smokers can feel impossible. We get it. Your husband has fifty ashtrays already. Your brother owns every cutter known to man. And asking what they want? They’ll just shrug and say “cigars are fine.” That’s exactly why we dedicated our entire Christmas episode to solving this problem. We […]
Smoke and Steel 019: Winter Cigar Smoking Solutions and Lounge Life
Welcome back to another episode of Smoke and Steel! We gathered around the table for what turned into a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from winter cigar smoking setups to the eternal debate about TVs in cigar lounges. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep smoking through those brutal winter months or what makes a great […]
Smoke and Steel E018: Cigar Lounge Etiquette, Brand Updates, and What Makes a Great Smoke Shop
Welcome back to another packed episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast, brought to you by StogieReview.com! We’re coming at you live from tropical Gilbertsville, Pennsylvania, and this week we’ve got a full garage including our special guest Chase from Amateur Cigar Reviews on Instagram. What We’re Smoking Tonight Before we dive into the good […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]