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Coming to you from the JRE Tobacco Aladino Studios, Nick is hunkering down inside and not smoking a cigar this episode because of the cold weather that has hit. However, he's taking you calls and answering your questions on another Ask the Pulpit episode. This time we dive back and discuss a variety of topics ranging from bets for cigars, to Nicaragua, to cigar memories, to cigar dating profiles, and much more. Get your calls in for a future Ask the Pulpit show at (863)874-0000. Nick has been binging shows like crazy over the holiday break so he has lots to discuss in the Villiger Cigars Entertainment Report. And learn the origin of the word Stogie in the Fly High with Blackbird Cigars segment. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS... For all your online cigar purchasing needs, head over to 2GuysCigars.com! In business for 40 years, they are THE trusted name in the cigar industry! Family owned and operated, they provide a great selection, fair prices, and outstanding customer service. That's 2GuysCigars.com! Follow JRE Tobacco/Aladino at @AladinoCigars on Instagram or check out their website, JRETobacco.com for a store near you that carries their cigars Follow Villiger Cigars at @VilligerCigar on Instagram or check out their website, VilligerCigars.com for a store near you that carries their cigars, or visit their new online shop at https://villigercigars.store/home Follow Blackbird Cigars at @blackbirdcigar on Instagram or check out their website, BlackbirdCigar.com for a store near you that carries their cigars
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Cohiba BHK 54 with French Bloom Le Blanc Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Wine & The Dalmore King Alexander III Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys ring in the new year with one of Rooster's favorites, they review the best and worst cigars and pairings of the year and they learn from a master on how to properly taste whisky.Plus: Poobah Sends a Voice Memo, Is Behike Worth the Price?, Smoking More White Whales, Dialing in Tupperware Humidity & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 2 - THE INTERVIEWS - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO.We were supported in 2025 by Fábrica 5 Cigar Company, Small Batch Cigar, Bond Roberts and LIZARD NATION listeners like you! Thank you! All episodes were recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, except where noted.TIMESTAMPSTimestamps may be off slightly on various platforms due to sponsored content.(00:02:07 – 00:44:05) JORGE PADRÓN - PADRON CIGARS (EP 183)(00:44:05 – 01:17:06) RAFAEL NODAL - AGING ROOM/ALTADIS/TABACLERA USA (EP 193)(01:17:06 – 02:17:52) ROB AYALA & HAMLET PAREDES - FABRICA 5/BOND ROBERTS/FOH - (EP 185)(02:17:52 – 02:53:35) LISSETTE PEREZ-CARRILLO - CASA CARRILLO (EP 197)(02:53:35 – 03:36:25) VANCE TAYLOR - STOIC CIGARS (EP 206)(03:36:25 – 03:57:30) JUSTO EIROA - ALADINO (EP 187)(03:57:30 - 04:30:34) KLAAS KELNER - KELNER TABAK (EP 201)Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.LOUNGE LIZARDS - BEST OF 2025 PT. 1 - YEAR OF THE LIZARD - PRESENTED BY FÁBRICA 5 CIGAR CO.We were supported in 2025 by Fábrica 5 Cigar Company, Small Batch Cigar, Bond Roberts and LIZARD NATION listeners like you! Thank you! All episodes were recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, except where noted.TIMESTAMPSTimestamps may be off slightly on various platforms due to sponsored content.(00:02:37 – 00:17:06) NOSTALGIC LISTENER EMAIL + ORIGINS OF THE POD (EP 164)(00:17:06 – 00:23:29) AI IMAGES OF THE LIZARDS / BAM'S NOT HAPPY (EP 170)(00:23:29 – 00:31:12) REFLECTING ON 200 EPISODES + PAGODA LIGHTS EARLY (EP 200)(00:31:12 – 00:50:41) CHEF RICKY'S TOWER / INVENTORY TALK + SELLING CIGARS TO FRIENDS (EP 176)(00:50:41 – 01:05:54) HABANOS / CUBA PRISONER CIGAR-ROLLING STORY (EP 206)(01:05:54 – 01:38:17) TIMEPIECE DEEP DIVE (EP 205)(01:38:17 – 02:01:33) FATHER/SON FIRST CIGAR EXPERIENCE + BAM JR. GOES TO COLLEGE (EP 194)(02:01:33 – 02:02:51) THE DALMORE'S (AND ROOSTER'S) THOUSAND YEAR HISTORY (EP 193)(02:02:51 – 02:26:17) DAVIDOFF'S ROUGH YEAR: AGE-STATEMENT REINVENTION + “YEAR OF THE HORSE” PACKAGING (EPs 165 & 210)(02:26:17 – 02:35:57) GIZMO (IN A MOMENT OF VULNERABILITY) + CHER = GILFMO (EP 173)(02:35:57 – 02:51:06) PAGODA'S ONE WORD REVIEW + CHEF RICKY CULINARY SCHOOL STORY (EP 174)(02:51:06 – 02:59:04) PAGODA: A MANHATTAN TALE (EP 204)(02:59:04 – 03:00:00) POOBAH GOES DEEP ON CORPORATE STRATEGY / BAM'S “MARKETING” (EP 173)(03:00:00 – 03:19:02) REDDIT TALE W/ EVIL MICKEY MOUSE (EP 169)(03:19:02 – 03:32:58) GRINDER GOES OFF THE RAILS ON TEQUILA (EP 198)(03:32:58 – 03:51:20) WINE DEEP DIVE (EP 175)(03:51:20 – 04:02:01) CIGAR STORAGE + CURRENT LIZARD INVENTORIES / “BANE” APPEARS (EP 186)(04:02:01 – 04:06:28) BAM IN TURKS & CAICOS AND VIOLATES FREEZER PROTOCOL(04:06:28 – 04:20:11) REMEMBERING NORTH KOREA (EP 211)(04:20:11 – 04:29:15) BAM'S CROC/TOE CONFUSION/CONCERN (EP 213)(04:29:15 - END) FOUR-YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOAST / GARÇON RETURNS WITH POL ROGER (EP 209)Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Aganorsa Leaf Aniversario 25 Edición Limitada with The Macallan A Night On Earth: The First Light Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share Aganorsa's history, they discuss more 'Year of the Horse' releases and they find themselves once again distracted by packaging.PLUS: New Diplomáticos Cancilleres, UK vs. Cigar Lounges, S.T. Dupont's $70k Lighter, The BrickHouse is On Fire, a New Offering from The Macallan, Gizmo Banned from Selecting Cigars & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Galera Habano in Lancero with The Dalmore Port Wood Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys return to the lancero after a full year away, they share new cigar releases from Bond Roberts and Habanos S.A. and "Dr. Bam Bam Scholls" proves gullible with some unique lounge attire.PLUS: New Bond Roberts & Habanos S.A. Releases, Lounge/Shop Owners Treating Young Customers Poorly, Pairing Mentality Redux, The Economist on Cuba, Passionate UK House of Lords Cigar Speech, World Cigar Show in Dubai & Gizmo's Spanish LessonJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Warped La Colmena Black Honey 2023 with Larceny Small Batch 92 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys discuss Fuente finding new Cameroon tobacco, they answer listener emails on meetups and samplers and they share some of their favorite breakfast cigars.PLUS: California UTL Lawsuit Update, New Jersey Cigar Tax Proposal, Habanos S.A.s' Chen Zhi vs. China, Senator vs. Senator, JC Newman for America 250 & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Partagás Serie D No. 4 (TLU FEB 22) with Grgigh Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2020. The guys discuss the world's biggest cigar lounge coming to Pennsylvania, they answer Lizard FAQs, and they each build a perfect plate for Thanksgiving.PLUS: Helping New Smokers/Being a New Smoker, Gizmo Bought a Watch, Denver vs. Pipe Smokers & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Montecristo Double Edmundo with eighteen year aged La Marielita rum from Panama. The guys discuss new releases from Cohiba and Davidoff, they debate how Habanos S.A. could rehabilitate underselling marques and they discuss their recent cigar rotation changes.PLUS: Panamanian Rum and La Marielita History, Davidoff's Year of the Lacquer Boxes and Collectible Coins, Maldives Generational Smoking Ban, Pre/Post-Pod Lizard Rituals & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cabaiguan by Tatuaje in Imperiales with G4 Tequila Reposado. The guys toast champagne for the podcast's fourth anniversary, they answer listener emails on humidity and cold weather smoking setups and Gizmo tells a story about intruders in his garage.PLUS: Can Nicaraguan Tobacco Taste Cuban?, Nicaraguan Tariff Threat, More Tobacco Bans in California & Massachusetts & Listener Feedback on: Timepieces, Stoic & Prison Labor DiscussionsJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Brilliant Honduran Cigars - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.SMALL BATCH CIGAR - SAVE 15% - Exclusive Cigar Retail Partner of the Lizards - Visit SmallBatchCigar.com and use code LIZARD15 for 15% off your order. Free shipping and 5% rewards back always. Standard exclusions apply. Simple. Fast. Small Batch Cigar.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Oz Family Cigars Karatoba Robusto Extra with Yamato Special Edition Cask Strength Japanese Whisky. The guys discuss the US Government's Claims against a major stakeholder in Habanos S.A., they share a voice memo praising the improvement of non-Cuban cigars over the last decade, and they make a huge Lizard of the Week announcement.PLUS: The Return of Bam's Bolognese, Ozgener History, Chen Zhi's $15B Pig Butchering Scam, Oral Hygiene/Smelling Like Smoke at Home, Non-Alcoholic Pairing Recommendations, Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair La Flor Dominicana Cameroon Cabinet No. 1 with Lagavulin Distiller's Edition Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys announce their exciting new partnership with Small Batch Cigar, they revisit the U.S. Cigar Industry suing California and they discuss twenty-five years of Habanos S.A. PLUS: Home Run Humidor, New Year of the Snake for Partagás, Belgian Plain Packaging, & Gizmo's "Forced Growth"Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Stoic Cigars Equanimity in Courage with twelve years aged Macallan Double Cask Collection Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share their interview with Stoic Cigars Owner Vance Taylor, recorded at PCA 2025, where they discuss the brand's origins, Vance's collaborative blending process in the DR with Klaas Kelner, and how he's using unique technology to connect with cigar smokers. PLUS: Habanos S.A. Confirms NGO Prison Labor Report, Lizards on Reddit, Drew Estate/Joya de Nicaragua Distribution Split, Building a Cigar Company & Cigar Industry Sues California Attorney GeneralJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
Send us a textThe mics crackle, friends clown, and then the room gets honest. A birthday weekend spills into a candid, funny, sometimes raw conversation about what we owe our kids, our partners, and ourselves—especially when the internet moves faster than our values. We start with party stories and a church moment that felt more résumé than reverence, then dive into the “girl dad” debate: curse for former players or calling for protectors who can teach the game without breaking their daughters' hearts.From there, the table tackles real friction points. Is loving Africa a slogan or a practice if you don't love the people standing next to you? If a fugitive is in your house and the reward money calls, what does loyalty look like when safety and survival collide? We press on whether straight men and women can be genuine friends without a hidden angle, and the women lay out clear boundaries while the guys admit their growth or their temptations. The most vulnerable stretch asks if men actually heal from heartbreak or just rename the wall “standards.” Some of us talk through active healing—owning our part, changing our approach, and choosing quieter habits. Others say time and motion are their medicine. No lectures, just lived experience.We close by testing the edges of intimacy in a tech-first world. Could AI companionship or lifelike dolls offer peace without drama, or would that trade convenience for connection and make us worse at being human? The answers split, but the bigger insight lands: friction is where growth lives. Expect jokes, left turns, and real talk that lingers—about parenting in the algorithm age, choosing people over performance, and learning to be better without pretending to be fixed.If this episode hit a nerve or made you laugh out loud, tap follow, share it with a friend who loves a good debate, and leave a review with your spiciest take. What's your hardest boundary in love or tech? We're reading every reply.Support the show
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Romeo y Julieta Dianas with Planteray XO 20th Anniversary Rum. The guys return to Cuban cigars after five weeks, they share a listener voice memo on a successful New Orleans trip, and the guys answer an email and do a deep dive on their favorite timepieces.PLUS: Havana Intl. Airport Cigar Seizures, Finding Lizards to Split Boxes With, Disappointed Listener Asks: Does Alcohol Affect the Ratings?, Gizmo Pronunciation Vindication, Daily Driver Timepieces & Cigar/Watch Culture Parallelswebsite/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the My Father Blue in Toro with Partido Roble Fino Sherry Cask Finished Tequila Reposado. The guys discuss an NGO report on Cuban Prisoners Rolling Cigars, they share how not to overheat your cigar while smoking, and another instant classic Pagoda story comes to light.PLUS: Agave Meets Scotch Barrels, Fuente's Don Carlos Change, Trinidad's $1000 Fundadores, Lawrence Taylor on the Jumbotron, HSA Bullfighter Release, Listener Email on Rating Systems & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Davidoff Chef's Edition 2025 with Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2023. The guys discuss the faults in lavish packaging, they revisit why they smoke the entire cigar each week and Senator tells us about his trip to Dominican Republic. PLUS: Where to Smoke in NYC When Visiting, Michelin Stars, White Wine's Shelf Life & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Padrón 1964 Anniversary Torpedo in Maduro with The Balvenie Sweet Toast of American Oak Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys debate their current feelings on Cuban Cigars, they discuss Davidoff's 2025 Chef's Edition and they share some feedback on Episode 200. PLUS: Cuba's Fourth Island-wide Blackout, PCA's CEO Contract Extension, Another Retrohale Debate & MoreJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Avowed New Dawn in Toro with ten years aged Glenmorangie The Original Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys share their interview with blender and manufacturer Klaas Kelner, recorded at PCA 2025, where they discuss how Klaas blends cigars for clients like Avowed and Stoic, his approach to complete palate coverage and his controversial feelings on the retrohale. PLUS: The Story of Avowed, Norwegian Plain Packaging, Parallels Between Plating Food and Cigar Blending, Voice Memo on Cigar/Family Balance & Giz on Pickled AsparagusJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair H. Upmann Sir Winston (EOS OCT 18) with Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Vintage 2015 Champagne. The guys celebrate 200 episodes with a Winston Churchill pairing, they discuss the wide reaching impact of Cigarmageddon 2025 and they answer a listener email about their first 200.PLUS: Cuban Cigar Rotation Update, Churchill's Relationship w/ Pol Roger, Senator's Honey Deuce, Pagoda at the U.S. Open and Memories from 200 Episodeswebsite/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Liga Privada H99 in Toro with Heaven Hill 7 Year Aged Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share the tell-tale signs of an aged cigar, they learn about stalk cut tobacco and Bam takes his son to college.PLUS: RIP Flory Padrón, Senator Junior Turns 3, Sobremesa Brûlée Debate Continues, ProCigar and Puro Sabor '26 Announced, Fuente/Meerapfel Distro Fallout, Greek Wine Recommendations & Listener Email on Plume vs. Mold Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cuaba Distinguidos (BRM ABR 24) with El Tesoro Tequila Blanco. The guys discuss the recent ramp up in customs issues at US borders, they share a Havana travel update and Grinder goes off the rails after too much tequila. PLUS: Senator in Atlanta, Buena Vista Social Club Musical Review, Podcast Pairing Philosophy, Ratings Controvery Erupts & Southwest Cuts Cuban Flightswebsite/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Perez-Carrillo Encore Black in Robusto with Southern Star Paragon Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. The guys share their interview with Casa Carrillo's co-owner Lissette Perez-Carrillo recorded at PCA 2025 where they discuss the recent change to the company's name, the impact of Lissette's father's legacy and their plans for the future of the company.PLUS: What Makes a Cigar Great?, LPC on Women in Cigars, Casa Carrillo's Blending and International Footprint, Sobremesa Brûlée Debate Continues, New Cigar Oasis Caliber V & Boveda's New Desktop HumidorJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair Cohiba Siglo II (UAO AGO 19) with Domaine Sigalas Santorini Assyrtiko Vintage 2020. The guys revisit tonight's cigar in a whole new way, review their first-ever non-sparkling white wine pairing, and dive into the often-lacking hospitality at retail lounges.PLUS: Festival del Habano '26 Announced Celebrating 60th Anniversary of Cohiba, Listener Patreon Requests, Listener Get Together Update, Freezing Cuban Cigars, Listeners on Newbie 5-Pack, Greek Wine Deep DiveJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Sobremesa Brûlée in Robusto with twelve year aged Glenmoranie Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys build their non-Cuban 5 pack for new cigar smokers, they debate if cigars and tobacco have made a return into pop culture and Pagoda melts into the studio's loveseat.PLUS: The Great Sobremesa Brûlée Sweetening Debate, RIP Ozzy Osbourne, Tariffs Hit Cigars, Do Men and Women Have Different Palate Preferences?, Acquired Tastes in Cigars, Coffee and Music, How Have Lizards Palates Changed?, The Honduran Cigar Boom, & The New 12 Year Expression from GlenmorangieJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Romeo y Julieta Churchills with Billecart-Salmon Champagne Le Rosé. The guys celebrate Bam's and Ricky's birthdays, they share a powerful email from an Australian Lizard and they hold themselves accountable for ignoring tonight's marca.PLUS: Garçon Joins for Bam's and Chef's Birthday, RyJ History, How Rosé Champagne Is Different & Are the Lizards Hypocrites on Cuba?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome Rafael Nodal, President/Blender of Aging Room Cigars and VP of Product Capability for Tabacalera USA. In studio, the guys pair the Aging Room Quattro Nicaragua Concerto in Maestro with twelve year aged The Dalmore Sherry Cask Select Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Rafael and the guys discuss Aging Room blending, his love of music, cigars, cooking and - like Senator - great champagne and caviar. The guys also answer a listener email on their daily smoking routines.PLUS: Senator Attacked on YouTube, New Releases from Stoic and Aladino, Nicaraguan Speed Limits, Gizmo Got Pulled Over While Smoking & Tommy Bahama CigarsJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair H. Upmann No. 2 with Cascahuín Tahona Tequila Blanco. The guys answer a listener email on what flavor notes to expect from the core Cuban marcas, they put together a five-pack for the "New Cuban Smoker" and Bam details his trip to Turks and Caicos.PLUS: J.J. Fox Launches the Punch Nectarés, Was This Cigar Worth COTY?, Cuban Tobacco Yield Drops, American Airlines Reduces Cuban Flights, Tahona vs. Steel for Tequila & Freezer Protocol for Tobacco BeetlesJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the Lizards pair the J.C. Newman The American in Toro with Aberlour A'bunadh Speyside Cask Strength Single Malt Scotch Whisky. The guys smoke their first-ever American puro, they discuss how to choose the right pairing for your cigar and they answer a listener email on changes to the Lizard smoking rotation.PLUS: The "Authenticity" of Cask Strength Spirits, Peter James Cigar Cases Discontinued & Davidoff News + Future Chef's EditionsJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Montecristo No. 2 with eighteen year aged Flor de Caña rum. The guys revisit a Cuban classic, they discuss if we're in a "golden age" of cigar quality, and Gizmo provides an update on the state of Cuban cigars on this podcast.PLUS: Smoking in Singapore, Bam Keeps Spilling Rum, Is Change Coming for Cuba?, Gizmo Messed Up the Liquor Pairing & Why Don't the Lizards Smoke More Edicións Regional & Limitada?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
Cheyenne Cummings of Seneca, Missouri is known throughout the coon hunting world as one of the really good guys in the sport. And like their owner, Cummings' hounds wear the “really good” label, really good as well. One of them holds the PKC World Champion title and the other is a UKC Hall of Fame (5 time) Grand Nite Champion and Autumn Oaks National Grand Nite Champion, two the most respected titles in the game. And if that were not enough, his Redneck Backwoods Shack dog, a twelve-year-old Treeing Walker, is proving to be one of the most prolific stud dogs in the game. This episode covers some interesting topics including Cumming's background, the backgrounds and resumes of his big-winning hounds and his thoughts about the condition of the sport, now and for the future. As Steve reviews the achievements of Shack and Stogie, as well as other big-winning hounds the likes of ProSport truck winner Tin Cup and big winning Sliding Clyde, both sired by Shack, the listener will understand why Cummings is an important voice in the fast moving coonhound game of today.Episode NotesWe would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts
Cheyenne Cummings of Seneca, Missouri is known throughout the coon hunting world as one of the really good guys in the sport. And like their owner, Cummings' hounds wear the “really good” label, really good as well. One of them holds the PKC World Champion title and the other is a UKC Hall of Fame (5 time) Grand Nite Champion and Autumn Oaks National Grand Nite Champion, two the most respected titles in the game. And if that were not enough, his Redneck Backwoods Shack dog, a twelve-year-old Treeing Walker, is proving to be one of the most prolific stud dogs in the game. This episode covers some interesting topics including Cumming's background, the backgrounds and resumes of his big-winning hounds and his thoughts about the condition of the sport, now and for the future. As Steve reviews the achievements of Shack and Stogie, as well as other big-winning hounds the likes of ProSport truck winner Tin Cup and big winning Sliding Clyde, both sired by Shack, the listener will understand why Cummings is an important voice in the fast moving coonhound game of today. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts Episode Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cheyenne Cummings of Seneca, Missouri is known throughout the coon hunting world as one of the really good guys in the sport. And like their owner, Cummings' hounds wear the “really good” label, really good as well. One of them holds the PKC World Champion title and the other is a UKC Hall of Fame (5 time) Grand Nite Champion and Autumn Oaks National Grand Nite Champion, two the most respected titles in the game. And if that were not enough, his Redneck Backwoods Shack dog, a twelve-year-old Treeing Walker, is proving to be one of the most prolific stud dogs in the game. This episode covers some interesting topics including Cumming's background, the backgrounds and resumes of his big-winning hounds and his thoughts about the condition of the sport, now and for the future. As Steve reviews the achievements of Shack and Stogie, as well as other big-winning hounds the likes of ProSport truck winner Tin Cup and big winning Sliding Clyde, both sired by Shack, the listener will understand why Cummings is an important voice in the fast moving coonhound game of today. We would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links below https://www.dusupply.com/alphadog www.dusupply.com https://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts
Cheyenne Cummings of Seneca, Missouri is known throughout the coon hunting world as one of the really good guys in the sport. And like their owner, Cummings' hounds wear the “really good” label, really good as well. One of them holds the PKC World Champion title and the other is a UKC Hall of Fame (5 time) Grand Nite Champion and Autumn Oaks National Grand Nite Champion, two the most respected titles in the game. And if that were not enough, his Redneck Backwoods Shack dog, a twelve-year-old Treeing Walker, is proving to be one of the most prolific stud dogs in the game. This episode covers some interesting topics including Cumming's background, the backgrounds and resumes of his big-winning hounds and his thoughts about the condition of the sport, now and for the future. As Steve reviews the achievements of Shack and Stogie, as well as other big-winning hounds the likes of ProSport truck winner Tin Cup and big winning Sliding Clyde, both sired by Shack, the listener will understand why Cummings is an important voice in the fast moving coonhound game of today.Episode NotesWe would like to thank those who support this podcast. Special thanks to Alpha Dog Nutrition and Double U Hunting Supply for sponsoring this episode. Want to learn more about Alpha Dog Nutrition? Check out the links belowhttps://www.dusupply.com/alphadogwww.dusupply.comhttps://alphadognutrition.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleUHuntingSupply/podcasts
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Fuente Fuente Opus X Oro Oscuro in Robusto with Brugal 1888 Doblemente Añejado. The guys revisit Opus X and discuss its marketing success, they comment on new French smoking laws and they share the added sugar content in several of our rum pairings.PLUS: New Dunbarton Umbagog, Lizards' Favorite Traveling Cigar Memory, Padrón Natural vs. Maduro & Will Opus Ever Meet Expectations?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair El Rey del Mundo Choix Suprême with Cascahuín Tequila Reposado. The guys revisit one of their favorite summer cigars, they discuss two new Habanos S.A. releases and they continue the discussion around the frequency of Cuban cigars on the podcast.PLUS: The First Lizard Nation "Call to Action", Lizards on Hookah, Cuba's Rum Industry is a Disaster & Lizards' Most Recent Cuban Cigar PurchasesJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome Justo Eiroa, President of JRE Cigars/Aladino. In studio, the guys pair the Aladino Cameroon Robusto with Cantera Negra Tequila Añejo. Justo and the guys discuss Aladino's success and the ties between Honduran and Cuban tobacco plus they debate if Senator has indeed found the "New D4".PLUS: Disappointing Unicorn Cigars, Aladino History and New 85th Line, US Cigar Prices Increasing Due to Tariffs, Connecticut vs. Online Cigar Sales & New TatuajeJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
We have a special out of town visitor this week for what is shaping up to be a Mini-Palooza. Direct from the Tobacco Shack we bring you this week's episode and get to know a new old-friend of the show. The Hidden Herf is eventually sort-of figured out. “President Pat” and Nurse “The Face” Rick … Continue reading "Episode 395: The Stogie Hunter Comes Calling – Local Spotlight: Mr. J's Havana Cigar Lounge; Coventry, RI"
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Sancho Panza Belicosos with Cave L' Aurance Cremant de Bourgogne Brut. One of the last remaining cuban marcas makes its review debut tonight, the lizards answer a listener email on a budgeting for cigar purchases and they begin a discussion on the future of Cuban Cigars on this podcast.PLUS: Senator's Search for Budget Sparkling Wine, Percentage of Cubans/Non-Cubans In Lizard Collections, Why Are Long Ashes Celebrated?, Sancho Panza History, Cuban Cigarillo Demand, Michael Jordan Joins NBC, Cohiba vs. Cohiba & Bane joins the programJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey the lizards welcome Rob Ayala (Friends of el Habano/FOH, Bond Roberts) and Hamlet Paredes (Cuban Legend, Master Blender, Partagás, Rocky Patel) in-studio for a two and a half hour conversation. The guys smoke Bond Roberts 109 and Bond Roberts Fenómenos, they discuss all things Fabrica5, blending, quality control, the Honduran parallels to Cuban tobacco and the current state of the Cuban cigar market.PLUS: Foursquare 12 Years Aged Private Cask Selection Single Blended Rum, The "Why" of Fabrica5, Hamlet's Storied History, Rob's Perspective on Cuban Cigar Price Increases and the Future, How Sharing Cubans has Changed.Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Diplomáticos No. 2 with J.P. Wiser's 18 Years Old Canadian Blended Whisky. The lizards revisit the only cigar this Cuban marca produces, they answer a listener email on a retailer's impact on Cuban cigar prices and they discuss inventory management.PLUS: NY/NJ Travel Nightmares, The Joy in Sharing Holy Grail Cigars, Preview of Rob Ayala/Hamlet Paredes In Studio Next Week & When Do Aged Cigars Peak?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey and at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show In New Orleans, Louisiana the lizards welcome industry legend Jorge Padrón, President of Padrón Cigars. In studio, the guys pair the Padrón Family Reserve No. 45 in Maduro with sixteen year aged Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch. In a wide-ranging conversation, Jorge and the guys discuss new Padrón product development, the brand's quality over quantity ethos, and his approach to charting the future of Padrón Cigars.PLUS: Grinder Makes His Return, Lizards on Cigar Buying/Aging Habit Changes, Lagavulin History, New Padrón Releases, Davidoff Closing Two Lounges and a NJ Municipality Launches Public Smoking Ban Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair ten years' aged Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de San Juan with Cierto Private Collection Tequila Blanco. The lizards revisit a listener email on cigar lounge etiquette, they smoke a ten years aged cigar thanks to a Lizard listener, and the guys discuss their love of Scones. PLUS: Fabrica 5 Lineup Recommendations, Return to Agave and Pagoda Cracks Bam Up Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana at the 2025 Premium Cigar Association Convention and International Trade Show, the lizards pair the La Aurora Family Creed Fuerte Sol Robusto with E. León Jimenes 1903 Rum. The guys share their impressions and favorite moments from the PCA show, they detail our appreciation for New Orleans cuisine and hospitality and they discuss our new obsession with a famous sandwich. PLUS: Interview Previews and New Orleans vs. Las VegasJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Cohiba BHK 58 with both eight and eleven year aged Ron Santiago de Cuba rum. The lizards review the new high-dollar flagship cigar from Cuba, Bam and Gizmo discuss their latest trip to Havana and listeners prompt a revisit to the 'selling cigars to friends' debate.PLUS: Diminishing Returns of Larger Ring Gauge Cigars, New Cuban Cigar Releases, Current Lizard Cuban Cigar Buying Habits, Listener Criticism of Cohiba Siglo VI Ratings & Are Factory Codes Less Relevant Today?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust Umbagog Bronzeback with Bruichladdich The Classic Laddie Single Malt Scotch. The guys discuss Steve Saka's unique branding decisions, they learn of a recent factory fire in Nicaragua, and they answer listener email on cigar lounge etiquette.Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Punch Punch Punch with Larressingle Armagnac VSOP. The guys discuss the impact of popular retailers ending US shipping for Cubans, they share their first memories of great Cuban cigars and they discuss Pagoda's unique cigar journey.PLUS: Shipping Change Affecting the Secondary/Tertiary Markets, Palette Development from Smoking With Friends & Bam and Giz Preview their Cuba TripJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Stoic Cigars Courage with eighteen year aged Flor de Caña rum. The guys do their first-ever full-panel-blind cigar review with a shocking result, Lizard Henrito joins the panel to reveal the details post-rating and they preview PCA 2025 in New Orleans.Plus: New PCA Releases from Dunbarton and Davidoff, Senator on Outdoor Stemware, Best Outdoor TV SetupThanks to Lizard Henrito and Matt at Summit Cigars in Akron, Ohio for making tonight's full panel blind review possible.Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Lounge in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair the Partagás Línea Maestra in Rito with Bacardí Reserva Ocho. The guys discuss eleven new Habanos S.A. cigar releases, they share the amazing history of Bacardí in Cuba and a lizard debate begins on how to price selling cigars to friends.PLUS: Bam in the Hot Seat Again, Preparing Freshly-Delivered Cigars for Smoking & Do Humidity Probes Matter?Join the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!cuban cigar box codes archive: loungelizardspod.com/codesinstagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com
LOUNGE LIZARDS PRESENTED BY FABRICA 5 - Visit Fabrica005.com and use code LIZARDPOD at checkout for 10% off THE ENTIRE STORE! Free worldwide shipping from Miami on all orders over $125. See website for more information and terms.Recorded at Ten86 Cigars in Hawthorne, New Jersey, the lizards pair Padrón 60th Anniversary in Maduro with Cade Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. The guys smoke the latest limited release from Padrón, they answer an email on cigar lingo and Senator does a listener-requested deep dive on wine.Plus: Bill Murray on Rogan, Wine Rotation/Line Up, Why Howell Mountain is SpecialJoin the Lounge Lizards for a weekly discussion on all things cigars (both Cuban and non-Cuban), whiskey, food, travel, life and work. This is your formal invitation to join us in a relaxing discussion amongst friends and become a card-carrying Lounge Lizard yourself. This is not your typical cigar podcast. We're a group of friends who love sharing cigars, whiskey and a good laugh.website/merch/rating archive: loungelizardspod.comemail: hello@loungelizardspod.com to join the conversation and be featured on an upcoming episode!instagram: @loungelizardspodGizmo HQ: LizardGizmo.com