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 […]
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 […]
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 […]