Hot Ashes Podcast

Send us Fan Mail We’re back in the lounge with cigars lit and drinks poured for another laid‑back Hot Ashes hang. In this episode, Lee, TK, and Ed bounce from camping trips and casinos to AI, tick-borne illnesses, brutal hot pepper challenges, and even small-plane flying. In this episode: Moving the Hot Ashes podcast release day and upgrading the studio setup TK’s upcoming New York State camping t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 41 of the Hot Ashes Podcast comes in hot. Lee, TK, Jarrad, and Chris light up at George’s Cigars and dive into everything from cigars and beer to customer service, AI, solo camping, bands, books, and even the moon landing. We kick things off with what everyone’s smoking and drinking, then revisit TK’s legendary “drunk episode” and how it felt from the inside vs. how fans s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , we’re back at Georgia Cigar Shop in Swansboro, NC talking cigars, fitness, sobriety, veterans, mental health, and what it really means to have a tribe . We kick things off with what we’re smoking and drinking (or not drinking), then dive deep into: Health, Fitness & Self-Improvement Cutting back on booze, quitting soda, intermittent f...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast from George’s Cigars in Swansboro, NC ! In this episode, Lee, TK, and Solange light up some great sticks and dive into cigars, travel, fitness, and a whole lot of small-town coastal life. We kick things off with the My Father Blue and a Monte Cristo White Series , talk through our new Hot Ashes hats and upcoming swag (shirts, sweatshirts, stic...

Send us Fan Mail Dakota rolls in with a Dubai‑exclusive Opus X “Amor del Desierto” box, and this episode does not let up. The crew unboxes a $1,500+ box of cigars, talks pairings with Dalmore King Alexander III , swaps range day stories (6.5 Creedmoor, .357 mag, 1911s, AKs, EDCs, concealed carry), hits boats and sandbars on the Carolina coast, and gets into bowling near‑perfect games and what real...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast , recorded live at George’s Cigar Shop in Swansboro, North Carolina . In this episode we fire up George’s house cigars, crack a rare bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 12 Year (Lot B) , and get into everything from Tesla road trips and insane tolls to the new Carolina Museum of the Marine , AI, and life in and after the United States Marine Corps . If...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back inside the lounge for a Memorial Day episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast from Georgia’s Cigars in Swansboro, NC – tighter setup, cold AC, great cigars, and some heavy (and hilarious) conversations. In this episode, Lee, TK, Roger, Zach, and crew dive into: 🎙️ Podcasting & Content Creation Running a multi‑camera setup and the pain of audio drift and flaky editing tools...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , Lee, TK, Amy, Dakota, and Roger light up some great sticks, pour serious bourbon, and dive into one of the most emotional and unfiltered conversations yet. We kick things off recapping our brother Cody’s retirement from the Marine Corps after 27 years of service — from Lee putting the uniform back on and giving a heartfelt speech, to the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, Lee, TK, and the crew welcome back a returning guest fresh from a 7‑month contractor stint in the Middle East. We fire up some premium sticks, pour some top‑shelf bourbon, and dive into stories that range from hilarious to hair‑raising. In this episode: Deep dive into cigars: Perdomo Legacy, Herrera Estelí, Leather Rose, Rock...

Send us Fan Mail Hot Ashes Podcast – TK’s Wedding, Wild Adventures & Beer Talk TK is freshly married and back in the lounge. We break down his epic wedding (bouncy house, vows, after‑party at 34 North), swap insane off‑roading and Utah flash‑flood stories, geek out on craft beer and brewing, and nerd out on one wheels, e‑bikes, and life in Vail, Colorado. If you like cigars, good beer, wild st...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast – TK is off getting married, so Lee is holding it down at George’s Cigar Shop in Swansboro, NC with Cody, Chris, Roger, and Solange. In this episode, we light up some great sticks, crack a few cold ones, and go down a bunch of hilarious rabbit holes: In this episode: Bourbon & Distillery Adventures: Roger breaks down his bucket list trip t...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast from Georgia Cigars in Swansboro, NC, Lee and TK are joined by Evan for cigars, bourbon, and some wild conversations. We kick things off with what we’re smoking and drinking, then dive into: TK’s upcoming wedding – planning stress, pre‑game jitters, and why he’s giving his fiancée 100% of the credit Evan’s first Marine Corps deployment and...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back at Georgia Cigar Shop in Swansboro, NC for Episode 30 of the Hot Ashes Podcast. Lee, TK, Ed, and Roger light up and settle in for a long-form hang that covers way more than just cigars. In this episode: What we’re smoking & drinking Avo Caribe, George’s Nicaraguan special blend, Fat Bottom Betty Yingling, Schweppes ginger ale, vodka + ginger ale, Negroni, Old Fashio...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back at Cedro de Azmar / George’s Cigars in Swansboro, North Carolina , doing what we do best: sitting in a cigar shop talking about everything and nothing at the same time. On this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast : Cigars & drinks on the table San Cristobal, George’s box-press Maduro, EP Carrillo Encore, plus Old Forester 1920, Minor Case rye, and more. Whiskey, bourbo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , we’re back at George’s Cigar Shop in Swansboro, NC talking about a little bit of everything that makes this place home. We start with cigar shop vibes and morning coffee, then get into a special moment: a surprise Irreverent Warriors plaque thanking George’s and the podcast for supporting veterans and raising awareness around mental healt...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast – recorded live from Georgia Cigars in Swansboro, North Carolina . In this episode, Lee, TK, and Solange light up some new sticks, crack a few cold ones, and go way down the rabbit hole. We kick things off with cigar talk – from Blind Man’s Bluff Maduro and Camachos to flavored Tatianas – plus favorite drinks, Peroni mysteries in the shop frid...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, Lee TK and Danny Webster light up some killer sticks, crack open a few cold ones, and dive into everything from football and podcasting to business, leadership, and building a strong community. We kick things off with the usual “What I’m Smoking / What I’m Drinking” segment—featuring sticks like H. Upmann 1844 Nicaragua, My F...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! This episode feels like you just pulled up a chair at the table — Lee and TK are joined by Lee’s brother Jarrad and sister Taylor for cigars, laughs, and completely uncensored family banter. In this episode: • Cigars, drinks, iced coffee, and Yeti debates • Growing up with the last name Butt (yes, we go there) • Oversharing in relationships (...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , Lee, TK, Chris, and Ed light up some cigars, crack a few beers (and Liquid Death), and dive deep into veteran community, mental health, and the power of tribe . In this episode you’ll hear about: Irreverent Warriors (IW) Their mission: “Bring veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent veteran suicid...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , the crew settles in at the cigar table for a wide‑ranging hang that hits all the best parts of cigar‑shop life. We kick things off talking cigars and drinks – what everyone’s smoking, from Camacho Broadleaf to Deadwood Sweet Jane to rum‑flavored Gurkhas – plus beer pairings, flavor notes, and why shop conversations are half the fun. From...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to the Hot Ashes Podcast! In this episode, the crew settles into the new indoor setup with cigars, drinks, and a blizzard supposedly on the way. We place our bets on the “snowpocalypse,” talk Southern snow culture, and swap dog stories that somehow turn into full-on weather and survival prep. The heart of this episode is Ed’s dilemma : should a 54-year-old who hasn’t...

Send us Fan Mail The boys are back with Episode 20 of the Hot Ashes Podcast, and we’re indoors this time. We kick things off with Carolina “snowpocalypse” panic—36 degrees, bread and milk raids, brine on the roads, and full-on fearmongering. Are we being kept safe…or just sold to? From there we dive into time travel, mulligan buttons, and aging: Would you go back and redo your life if you kept you...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , Lee, TK, Solange, and Cody light up cigars, crack some high‑octane beers, and dive into a wildly mixed bag of real‑life topics. From Half Ironman training, marathons, macros, and intermittent fasting to anxiety poops, river “Groovers,” and Leave No Trace ethics, nothing is off limits. They also clash over modern country vs. classics, Tayl...

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off 2026 in the lounge talking more than just cigars. In this episode of the Hot Ashes Podcast , Lee, TK, Solo, and Roger dive into Dry January , realistic New Year’s resolutions , and why getting uncomfortable might be the only way to actually change. We get into: Dry January, weight gain, and the “just one drink” negotiation How to build real habits using ideas fro...

Send us Fan Mail The Hot Ashes crew is back in the lounge for a laid‑back, post‑Christmas hang. After the usual rundown of what everyone’s drinking and smoking, the conversation wanders through holiday chaos, shop shenanigans, and a surprising amount of book talk. We recap the Christmas party at the cigar shop – from potluck food and decorations to the wildly competitive White Elephant gift exchan...