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Bringing the spontaneous conversations had at the cigar lounge to wherever you're listening!


    • Jul 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 16m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Is Nick Leaving the Podcast?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 88:37


    Stay tuned to find out!—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Season 1 Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 68:04


    What makes a classic cigar vs new world cigar—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Did Matt Booth Sell Out?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 72:29


    On this episode of Across the Pond and Over the Border the lads discuss what we think about the STG buyout of Room101 and what we think that it means for the wider cigar industry.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Being Baited by your WOMAN?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 94:03


    On today's episode we close out the RoMa Craft series and also discuss the strange trend of women baiting their boyfriends into cheating.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Cigar and Chocolate Pairing, and a Happy Father's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 84:43


    On today's episode the lads are pairing cigars and chocolate: but with a twist! Join us as we pair Ghirardelli choclates with the RoMa Craft Cromagnon cigar. —-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Nick Gets Abused by his Sister

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 80:45


    Special guest: HeavenTonight's smoke: Aquatine by RoMa Craft—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Popping Xicano Vega's Cigar Cherry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 73:12


    Special guest: Xicano VegaTonight's smoke: Intemperance by RoMa CraftXicano Vega joins us for his FIRST EVER CIGAR and to tell us about his music, clothing line, and his journey to learn more about his culture and the importance of passing it onto the youth.Check out Xicano Vega here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xicanovega/Xicano Vega's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/user/eternalhustlerecordzWe Were Here Before The Border Clothing: https://www.instagram.com/wewereherebeforetheborder/—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Coming Up Short

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 72:26


    Tonight's smoke: Leaf by Oscar Maduro On today's episode the lads talk about their past intimate encounters and times they've come up short.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Collecting Cigars, Conspiracy Theories, and our Favorite P*rn Categories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 72:18


    Tonight's smoke: Leaf by Oscar Corojo, and unaffiliated guest: Huey!The guys discuss the recent events, conspiracy theories we believe, collecting cigars, and our favorite p*rn categories!Links:https://www.wxii12.com/article/seven-people-injured-in-shooting-in-winston-salem/40003565https://www.witn.com/2022/05/16/two-teens-two-juveniles-injured-elizabeth-city-shooting/https://www.wivb.com/news/buffalo-supermarket-mass-shooting-tops/victims-names-what-we-know-buffalo-supermarket-mass-shooting-what-we-know/—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/

    Nick vs Homeless Guy: Round 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 59:12


    Tonight's smoke: Leaf by Oscar Corojo—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/ Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpA Connect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/ Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Celebrating Cinco De Mayo and Cigar Tasting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 61:59


    Tonight's smoke: Leaf by Oscar Connecticut!Big O and Nick educate Chris on the history of Cinco De Mayo, it's significance to Mexico, and their thoughts on what the holiday has become. We also talk about cigar tasting, being proud of where you came from, and a whole lot more!—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    The State of Cigars in the US

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 63:07


    On today's episode the lads discuss the recent increase in cigar taxation, leading to higher prices and making those once cheap hidden gems a little less shiny.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Is the World too Sensitive?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 60:46


    On today's episode the lads discuss whether the world has gotten a little too sensitive, and what we think of toxic masculinity. We also discuss dating and dealing with anger issues.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Is flirting considered cheating?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 63:28


    On this episode the lads discuss the age old debate of: plume vs mold as well as the right humidity and temperatures to store your stogies at. We also discuss whether just giving a woman a compliment is considered cheating, as well as our thoughts on guys being set up by their significant others.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Are Cigars Marketed to Children?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 75:45


    On this episode of the podcast the lads discuss the infamous halfwheel article that came out regarding Jas Sum Kral's newest line of cigars in their "Munchies" collection, we share our thoughts on cigar marketing efforts, and talk about our guilty pleasure cigars.We also talk about making positive fitness changes and overcoming failure.Link to the article on Halfwheel: https://halfwheel.com/10-thoughts-please-stop-marketing-cigars-to-children/405536/—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Feeling Stuck in Life and Making Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 106:57


    APOB Podcast S01E09On this episode of the podcast the fellas talk about feeling stuck in a rut, changing careers, and moving forward in life.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Favorite Foods and Feeling Inadequate

    Play Episode Play 60 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 81:11


    APOB Podcast S01E08On today's episode the guys discuss farting in restaurants, what food we could eat for the rest of our lives, and areas we feel fall short in life.Nick talks about the importance of putting yourself first, Chris talks about being antisocial, and Big O discusses feelings of falling short in a relationship.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Chris Brought a Questionable Whisky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 57:24


    APOB Podcast - Chris Brought a Questionable Scotch [S01/E07]Chris brought some questionable scotch.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Let's talk about Cigar Culture and Cigar Clubs

    Play Episode Play 15 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 67:40


    APOB Podcast - Let's talk about Cigar Culture and Cigar Clubs [S01/E06]On this episode the guys discuss the finer details of Cigar Culture and Cigar Clubs.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    The Episode Where Big O Gets Drunk

    Play Episode Play 56 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 83:17


    APOB Podcast - Valentines Day [S01/E05]Join us and special guest Slim (@stogies_with_slim) as we talk about cigars.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Valentines Day Woes featuring Slim

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 69:40


    APOB Podcast - Valentines Day [S01/E04]Join us and special guest Slim (@stogies_with_slim) as we talk about the issue guys have with Valentine's day and how it really makes us feel.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Our Struggles with Mental Health and Reaching Out

    Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 79:14


    APOB Podcast - Our Struggles with Mental Health and Reaching Out [S01/E03]In this episode we talk about our struggles with mental health as well as share our stories of how we came to terms with them. We also share our experiences with friends committing suicide and how to identify when it's time to reach out.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpAConnect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    New Year, Same Idiots featuring Special Guest: Slim

    Play Episode Play 58 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 89:30


    APOB Podcast - New Year, Same Idiots [S01/E02]Join us and special guest Slim (@stogies_with_slim) as we discuss the proper way to light a cigar, relationships, and make Slim wish he didn't join us for another episode!—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/ Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpA Connect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/ Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    The Gang Starts a Podcast featuring Special Guest: Slim

    Play Episode Play 34 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 83:26


    APOB Podcast - The Gang Starts a Podcast [S01E01]Join us and special guest Slim (@stogies_with_slim) as we discuss cigars, the trouble with Hispanic names, and make fun of each other relentlessly! We also share some of our troubles with managing stress and grief, and talk about how cigars help us manage it.—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/ Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpA Connect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/ Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

    Episode 0 - Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 106:59


    APOB Podcast - Episode 0 [S01/E00]In this bonus episode: Chris and O introduce themselves, discuss the goals of the podcast, and plan for the future!—-----------------------------------Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/APOBPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apob_podcast/ Buzzsprout: https://apobpodcast.buzzsprout.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtzMhJBWZPl0AfXGtzSGrpA Connect with the hosts!Chris: https://www.instagram.com/karatechopkins/ Nick: https://www.instagram.com/1cigar2cigar/ Big “O”: https://www.instagram.com/mrretrohale_/ 

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