The Ember Lounge

In this laid-back episode, the Amber Lounge crew—Miguel, John, and Z—kick things off with some lighthearted banter about dog mishaps before diving into their featured Julius Caesar cigar. They discuss the cigar’s history, construction, and the art of appreciating a good band, then spontaneously decide to move the podcast into Miguel’s backyard treehouse. While enjoying a classic Mexican reposado t...

In this episode of the Ember Lounge, the hosts welcome guest Jimmy Rodriguez for an outdoor adventure. They introduce and discuss the My Father Flor de Las Antillas cigar and pair it with Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, diving into specifics about the flavors and characteristics of both. Jimmy shares his smoking journey, preferences, and his experience with cigars and pipes, including humorous sto...

In the second episode of The Ember Lounge, hosts Z, John, and Miguel welcome a special guest, Mike G, to the show. The episode kicks off with the trio reflecting on the success of the first episode, followed by an introduction to the cigars and spirits they’ll be enjoying—an Olive Serie V Melanio Robusto and a Venezuelan rum called Diplomatico Reserva. Mike shares insights on identifying cigar fla...

Welcome to a bonus track our inaugural episode of The Ember Lounge Podcast (formerly "Smoking With Schmucks") where our tentative trio dives deep into the world of cigars. Join us as we explore different cigar profiles, share personal anecdotes, and discuss our favorite cigar pairings. From meticulous flavor descriptions to humorous banter, we invite you into Joe Baxter's luxurious c...

In this pilot episode, join Miguel, John & Z as they get their bearings taking a stab at their first podcast. Explore the world of cigar and libation pairings, discuss the modern world, and dive in to various diverse and zany topics with a trio you may or may not care about the opinions of. Either way, we hope you enjoy watching as much as we enjoyed creating this first episode! This episode p...