Sometimes the best conversations happen when you least expect them. Last Thursday night, eight of our nine-person crew gathered at the social club for what turned into one of those magical evenings that reminded me exactly why we started the Smoke and Steel podcast in the first place. When a Compliment Changes Everything Eddie was […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 003 – Where Good Friends Meet Great Cigars
Hey everyone! I’m Walt, and I’m excited to share our brand new cigar podcast Smoke and Steel with you. What started as conversations between five friends at our local cigar lounge has turned into something we think you’ll really enjoy. In our debut episode, myself, Mark, Rob, Jim (we call him “Godfather”), and Eric sit […]
Smoke and Steel: Episode 002 – Finding the Perfect H. Upmann Domino Table
Welcome back to another episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast! I’m Walt, and in this episode, I want to share the story of how I finally landed the perfect domino table for our cigar sessions – an authentic H. Upmann brand table. The Search for the Perfect Cigar Lounge Domino Table Several years ago, […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 001 – So this is a Podcast?
Well, we finally did it. After talking about starting a podcast for months, Mark and I sat down and recorded our first official episode of the Smoke and Steel podcast. It was completely impromptu – but sometimes the best conversations happen when you’re not overthinking it. How We Met: The Sir Stogies Story Mark and […]
Smoke and Steel: Early Episode Access and Discord Community
Hey everyone, Walt here. I wanted to give you a quick update on what’s been happening with the Smoke and Steel podcast and share something I’m pretty excited about. So Tuesday night, the gang and I got together to record episode 4 – all six of us crammed around the mics, talking cigars and having […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 0.875 – Progress Updates and Discord Community
Well, here we are with another incremental episode of the Smoke and Steel Podcast. I know what you’re thinking – “Walt’s been saying he’s getting the crew together for a month now, does this guy even have friends?” Fair question. The truth is, I’ve been a little overzealous with the timeline. From my perspective, I’ve […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 0.75 – Drips, Dead Cars & Dried-Out Cubans
Let me back up a second. I wasn’t planning to record another solo episode. The guys are hitting the social club tonight, and we’ve got a full session on tentatively scheduled for next week. But this setup of mine? It’s been fun. Nostalgic, even. It kind of lit a fire under me, and I didn’t […]
Smoke & Steel: Episode 0.5 – Testing Gear and Scoring Vintage Cigars
Welcome to episode 0.5 of the Smoke & Steel Podcast, where the ash is in the tray and the stories are in the air. This isn’t the official kickoff just yet, but rather another behind-the-scenes test run—and let me tell you, things are getting real. New gear, new energy, and a cigar shop discovery that […]
Smoke & Steel: A Podcast Born in the Garage
Hey there, Walt here — and yeah, I know, it feels a little strange saying that again after so long. But here we are, doing something under the Stogie Review name for the first time in what feels like forever. Before you get your hopes up, let me be clear: this is a rough start. […]
Adrian Magnus XO
Howdy do, fellow cigar enthusiasts! I’m back this week with something truly special that landed in my humidor – the Adrien Magnus XO cognac infused cigars. These premium Dominican sticks caught my attention not just for their luxury positioning, but for their unique Hennessy XO cognac infusion process. After smoking through three of these beauties, […]