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 […]
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 […]
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 […]