Long Ash Podcast

Episode 162: What Happened With Gurkha? 22.05.2023 47:51 ↓

Nick and Secret Chris dive into the history of Gurkha Cigars and their ebb and flows throughout the cigar industry.

Episode 161: Talkin the Classics 12.05.2023 43:28 ↓

The boys take a stroll down memory lane and look at some of the biggest brands from back in the old times...

Episode 160: The Unsung Heroes of the Cigar Industry 05.05.2023 40:20 ↓

The boys shout out those unsung heroes of the cigar industry!

Episode 159: Welcome A-ARON! 28.04.2023 48:29 ↓

The boys take a break from cigar talk to discuss the big sports news to hit the Tri-State area, the arrival of Aaron Rodgers to the New York Jets.

Episode 158: State of Limited Edition Cigars w/ Derek Whitney 21.04.2023 1:02:06 ↓

The boys are joined by handsome Derek to discuss the impact that limited edition cigars are having on the industry. This one gets deep

Episode 157: Another Fine Day in Connecticut 14.04.2023 51:01 ↓

The boys head up to see the King of Connecticut... Nick Melillo

Episode 156: Cigars in Cinema History Pt.1 (Mobsters) 07.04.2023 39:06 ↓

Were going to record an episode you cant refuse...

Episode 155: Cigar Conspiracies 04.04.2023 59:47 ↓

Put on your tin foil hats!

Episode 154: All Warped up and Nowhere to Go! 24.03.2023 45:26 ↓

We smoked Warped, we talked and it was nice.

Episode 153: The Filthy Hooligans 17.03.2023 48:05 ↓

The boys celebrate St. Patricks Day the only way they good... with a good beer. 

Episode 152: Special Guest Tim Ozgener of Oz Family Cigars 10.03.2023 1:28:13 ↓

Nick is joined by the great Tim Ozgener and discuss his families amazing journey through the cigar industry. 

Episode 151: Alec Bradley Gets Paid! 03.03.2023 52:43 ↓

The boys discuss the biggest news in the industry the last week... the sale of Alec Bradley. 

Episode 150: What is a Boutique Cigar? 24.02.2023 49:35 ↓

The boys breakdown the question, what qualifies as a boutique cigar? The world may never know...

Episode 149: Blowin Smoke 17.02.2023 52:49 ↓

Post Super Bowl feels and a potential return to the trade show! 

Episode 148: Flor de Las Antilles is 10 Years Old! 10.02.2023 51:10 ↓

The legendary Flor de las Antilles is 10 years old and my father is celebrating in a big way! 

Episode 147: How Big Is Your Package? 03.02.2023 47:02 ↓

The boys discuss why a box of ten should reign supreme

Episode 146: The Consensus of the Consensus 27.01.2023 1:12:20 ↓

Nick and Chris are once again joined by sweet Derek to discuss the 2022 Consensus of Cigar Ratings

Episode 145: Nick Melillo is Indiana Jones 20.01.2023 48:17 ↓

The boys discuss what 2023 can look like for the cigar industry and also their favorite historic cigar maker! 

Episode 144: Cuban Cigars and Kung Pao Chicken 13.01.2023 40:30 ↓

The boys enjoy some Cuban cigars and talk about cultural appropriation... so its a fun time

Episode 143: CA Top 25...Brilliant or Bust? 06.01.2023 38:27 ↓

Nick and Chris return after the holiday to discuss this years controversial Cigar Aficionado Top 25.

Episode 142: Nick and Chris Top 25 Cigars of 2022 30.12.2022 1:54:50 ↓

The penultimate episode of the year, Nick and Chris are joined by SEO Derek to go over their Top 25 Cigars of 2022

Episode 141: Nicks Birthday Roundtable 16.12.2022 1:29:18 ↓

To celebrate the birth of the great Nick Libretti... the industries leading minds have gathered to pay homage Jon Huber of Crowned Heads Nick Melillo of Foundation Cigars Alec Rubin of Alec Bradley Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego

Episode 140: Special Guest Terence Reilly from Aganorsa 09.12.2022 37:32 ↓

Our dear friend Terence from Aganorsa stops by to talk tobacco varieties, Guardian of the Farm, and the best burger in Florida! 

Episode 139: Say Cheese? 02.12.2022 43:42 ↓

The fellas discuss their cheese preference for the holidays! 

Episode 138: Going Old School 25.11.2022 57:54 ↓

The boys start smoking a few throw back classics!