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They end up discussing vodkas quite a bit. They talk about Darrells company moving to Flexible time off vs Paid time off. They discuss some squatting law events. They recap the Lone Star Cigar, Wine and Spirits event at Cigar International in Fort Worth.

They discuss the real innovaiton in the iphone 15 Pro and how Apple found a way to pivot from the MP size race with Samsung and re-frame the race into their strenght. Bill and Darrell smoke the Blackbird Finch and drink the Pilar Spanish Sherry Cask finish rum.  iPhone 15 Pro: Ushering in the Era of Immersive Reality | Fierce Electronics

They discuss the a new quantum magnetometer product and it's applications.  It's also been a year of since the fire at the Ventura factory.  We smoke the ADventura Explorer and drink some D'Usse Cognac . In the end Darrell veers off to give you some informaiton about hospital beds. Shrug. Quantum magnetometer aims to measure Earth's magnetic field | Fierce Electronics

This week they discuss the inclusion of AI in the control of traffic signals. Driven by, Intellegent Traffic Control Ltd, there is a flagship city in the US testing this technology. They smoke the Joya de Nicaragua Antano Dark Corojo and sip the  Weller Antique 107. They also discuss roads, tolls, and taxes in the future. Israeli Startup Intelligent Traffic Control Deploys Traffic Management Solut...

They discuss an article confronting the health of gamers. They further discuss their intellect. They enjoy the evening with Black Label Trading Co's Royalty and  Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey. Enjoy with them. They wrap up the episode with the top sellling whiskeys in the world. Bet you haven't heard of most of them. https://futurism.com/neoscope/research-gamers-pretty-healthy https://futurism.co...

They smoke the 2022 ARFCOM Pre-Release. Yes, the AR15.com cigars have been released. Yes, we've done them the last two weeks. Isn't this the pre-cursor to what you've already done. Sure, but we do what we want. With it they have the Iron Root Harbinger. They don't intend to talk about Doom and Quake, but they do briefly. They discuss a wine flood and what they think will be a massive power shortag...

Bill and Darrell talk about 4 world records and destruction done to the Great Wall. They enjoy the AR15.com 223 offering and sip on Solomon Scott barrel pick rye. 

Bill and Darrell smoke the ARFCOM 300 Black and drink a single barrel pick from master distiller Bill Wofford. They talk about the AR15.COM website and really just chat about cigars and spirits this week. No new tech talk. They cover Ventura cigars, the AR15 website, Renegade Cigars, vodka and 5 Points Distilling. https://www.ar15.com/index.html  

We talk to Bill in Barbados. Get some travel tips and some interresting facts on what not to bring. It's a cigar and spirit free for all since Darrell has an AVO Heritage with Lone Elm Union Hill Rye while Bill has the Alec Bradley V2L Black with Appleton Estates Signature. Bill is at the Sandals resort and discusses the butler service. Diving talk as well as things you can't bring to Barbados. ht...

This week Bill is on vacation. A pre-vacation vacation in Florida before he goes to Burmuda. They smoke the Perdomo 12 Yr Barrel Aged Sungrown. They drink what they like and have a guest on. Our guest is a new smoker and asks questions you may have burning in you head but don't want to ask. Enjoy!

This week they discuss 2 articles 2 years apart about protein folding and implications of this success. They smoke the Lampert 1675 Edition Azul and drink the Iron Root's Saints Alley Heretic finished in Rhum casks.  They wrap up with some sci fi talk and hope we don't miss our successes like they have. ' The game has changed.' AI triumphs at protein folding. Dec 2020 'The game has changed.' AI tr...

Bill and Darrell discuss why taurine is in so many energy drinks and supplements. Darrell even added it to his suppliments. They have the West Tampa Tobacco Black cigar and drink the Sensei Japanese whiskey. Amino acid in energy drinks makes mice live longer and healthier | Science | AAAS

They laugh at how birds are getting the best of us. They smoke the Diesel Whiskey Row with John Barr Reserve Blend. There is discussion about blended scotches and Darrell learns a bit more about scotch. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/birds-use-antibird-spikes-build-nests  

They discuss cigar and liquor cost and it happens that they are smoking one of the most budgetary conscious cigars. They smoke the HC White Series with  Easy Rider Single barrel pick at Specs. Hey, even millionaire don't like to spend money. Bill and Darrell are getting sucked into Cornhole. I assume next I'll be playing pickleball.

China is set to begin production of ultra-efficient solar panels that are based on the new perovskite based cell. We discussed this discovery in episode 248. While discussing this t hey smoke the Oliva Helping Hands and taste the Milam & Greene Very Small Batch.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/miracle-material-solar-panels-to-finally-enter-production-in-china/ar-AA1cK6rC  

They discuss an article about creating energy from moisure in the air. They smoke the Espinosa Crema and sip some Acre Rum. They point out that this is based on a technology that we're already very good at in the semiconductor industry. Of course they then discuss some of the implecations of this.  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/05/230524181948.htm  

They enjoy the Room 101 Payback Maduro Acre Single Malt Single Barrell finished in barley casks.  They talk about insuring cars and how expensive kids are. Talk of childhood jobs. Bill talks about the grand finali of IDPA Texas Finals. Darrell gets a real stick a needle in your eye. They discuss Acre Distilling in Fort Worth.

The discuss the upcoming PCA and some boutique cigars. Could PCA go to New Orleans in 2025? They enjoy the Ramone Bueso Exclusivo and  Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey. https://premiumcigars.org/    https://drunkchickencigars.com https://blackbirdcigar.com/  https://halfwheel.com  

Brandon of Big Sky Cigar Co discusses their PCA release coming up in July.  They smoke last years stunning success, The Cryptid, and drink some of Acres Matthew Mc D's Straight malt whiskey. https://www.bigskycigar.com/ https://premiumcigars.org/  

They discuss the article Scientists develop a 'cosmic concrete' that is twice as strong as regular concrete -- ScienceDaily. This is an attempt to find methods to create cement structures on moons and planets. Interresting results and binding agents. They smoke the  Alec Bradley White Gold and drink the Bolivar 8 year old Rum.  Could this method end up being a greener option for cement in America?...

They smoke the Matilde Limited Exposure #2 and drink Iron Root's Saints Alley Heretic finished in Rhum casks. They discuss recent studies on grind size vs extraction and found the reason that the finest grind results in less extraction. Is it a big deal, probably not, but we love science and greater understanding of things the seem counter intuitive. New Study Explains Why More Finely Ground Coffe...

They discuss Chinas first brain-computer Interface experiment on a monkey.  https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/43628/20230508/china-succeeds-worlds-first-brain-computer-interface-experiment-monkey-now.htm They discuss implications of the future interfaces.  All the while, smoking the Alec Bradley Select Corojo with Diplomatico Mantuano Venezuelan rum.

They discuss the begining of the Cigar Slow Smoking World Championship. The Perfect Timing is a collaboration between Rocky Patel and Brandon Hayes of Renegade Cigars. The Woodford Reserve Secretariat 50 th Anniversary. https://www.cigarjournal.com/world-record-in-first-qualification-of-the-season/ They discuss the announcement of the Liga H99 and Drew in general.   https://www.cigarjournal.com/dr...

This week they really stick to the liquor and cigar. They enjoy a Cohiba Blue and drink the Whistle Pig Smokestock. They sort of discuss steak doneness and Bill's love of his new flat grill. 

An older article, but we wanted to remind people how interdependent we can be on computers. They wonder if there might be some intentionally added trip wires after seeing this happen. This smoke the Nica Libre x Aganorsa and drink Nulu Rye.  They review the history about Nica Libre. They wrap up with a discussion about testing/breaking code. How 11 Lost Lines of Code Almost Broke the Internet | Me...