Poppa P’s Podcast

This week, Del and Scott are talking value without sacrificing quality! They're sharing their top cigar recommendations in the $7–$12 price range, proving that you don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy a great smoke. Whether you're looking for your next everyday cigar or just want to get the most bang for your buck, tune in for their favorite picks and recommendations.

This week Del and Scott are joined by Trace Scarborough. Trace owns an incredible line of cooking/smoking meat seasonings called Thunderbird. From watching Food Network to opening his own company with a "how hard can it really be?" mindset, the three cover Trace's entire story.

This week Del and Poppa P are taking you around Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe & Lounge to show you their favorite cigars to recommend in the "sweet spot" of cigar pricing. The cigars in today's episode are priced between $ 12 and $ 17 and are truly worth a try.

This week Del and Scott are joined by Nathan DiGesare. Nathan is a songwriter, keyboardist, and music producer who spent a large portion of his career touring with Donna Summer. Over a cigar, the three discuss his career and a few of his favorite memories with collaborators.

This week, Scott and Del were joined by Hit Songwriter Dave Gibson. Dave has helped write songs performed by artists like Alabama, Tanya Tucker, Reba McEntire, Conway Twitty, and others. The three dive into Dave's career highlights over some of their favorite cigars.

This week, Poppa P and Del are joined by beer expert Austin Jablon! Austin is Cool Springs Wine & Spirits' beer manager and is truly an expert on the topic. The three spend time discussing great beer over great cigars.

This week, Del and Scott are joined by returning guest Amy Dennis. During her second visit to the green room, Amy shares about her life as an author and the inspiration behind the books she has written.   Amy is the author of Triumph Over Trauma : From Victim To Victory.

On this week's episode, Scott and Del are joined by Amy Cotta from Memories of Honor and musician Brooks Herring. Memories of Honor creates living memorials to honor those lost during or due to service so their memory will live on for generations. They provide meaningful experiences for the bereaved and opportunities for communities to pay their respects and learn from stories of courage, service,...

Del and Scott are answering a burning question this week: What does Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe have in Common with the NYPD? The Answer: Our incredible bar manager, Anne! In this episode, the three talk about what took Anne from her career with the NYPD to her current role as Poppa P's Bar Manager. 

This week, Poppa P and Del are joined by Clay Camfield! Clay is a talented musician, cigar enthusiast, and someone deeply passionate about his faith. Over cigars, the three dive into Clay’s journey into touring, the highs and challenges of life as a musician, and how he fell in love with the world of cigars. Along the way, they talk faith, music, and the experiences that have shaped Clay’s journey...

On this week's episode, Scott and Del are joined by Garett with Davidoff for great cigars and conversation. Garett and Scott's history goes way back, so the three discuss fun memories as well as Garett's career in the cigar business.

On this week's episode, Del and Poppa P are joined by Marcia, one of the faces behind Carl and Priscilla. Carl and Priscilla is a husband and wife team that creates fine leather goods and unique jewelry pieces in their log cabin located in Franklin, Tennessee. While enjoying great cigars, the three discuss Marcia's journey to her business and leather working as a whole.

This week Scott and Del are joined by Jonathan, Poppa P's Oliva rep! While smoking Oliva cigars, they share in a great conversation about the Oliva brand and Jonathan's journey with the brand. 

Del and Scott are joined this week by William Goodman for great cigars and conversation. The three discuss William's time as a state trooper, his introduction to cigars, and everything in between.

Del and Scott welcome Brandon Zedow to the green room to discuss cigars, his work in the art world, and his time in Las Vegas. From these topics and everything in between, the three enjoy great cigars and conversation on this week' episode.

Smoking a cigar at the bar? Scott and Del have you covered on the perfect cigar pairings. In addition, they are sharing what wines and spirits you can find behind the bar at Poppa P's.

In this week's episode, Scott and Del are walking around Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe & Lounge to show you around the humidor and answer some burning questions. From what cigars they would select for each other to why they love Poppa P's, they cover all kinds of topics and are joined at the end by some Poppa P's regulars to share what makes Poppa P's so special.  To watch this tour, be sure to check...

On this week's episode Del and Scott are joined by Bill and Amy Dennis. They discuss their unique journey as a couple who both enjoyed cigars individually before they even met, their careers in the medical field, and what makes a great cigar lounge environment! This episode is brought to you by Carl and Priscilla: handcrafted Leather, Unique Accessories & Vintage Must-Haves.

This week, Del and Scott are talking about Poppa P's Smoke Shoppe's brand new house blend cigars. We are thrilled to have partnered with Rodriguez Cigars to create these incredible and affordable cigars for you to enjoy exclusively in our shoppe.

On today's episode Scott and Del are joined by John Mathis, the son of "Country" Johnny Mathis. The three discuss John's childhood and relationship with his dad as well as his experience with cigars.

In this week’s episode Scott and Del are joined by Tiny Irwin from Southern Whiskey Society. From Tiny’s move to Tennessee to managing one of the best food and whiskey events, these three cover it all in today’s episode. Poppa P’s is excited to be a part of this year’s 2026 Southern Food and Whiskey Experience. Be sure to grab your ticket: https://southernwhiskeysociety.com/pages/sfwe

In this week’s episode Del and Scott are joined by Josh Stump, the Owner of Smoker’s Abbey. The three discuss the Nashville Cigar scene and the impact cigar lounges have had in their lives

On this week's episode, Scott and Del are joined by Stephen Woerner The Executive Director at Children's Advocacy Centers of Tennessee. Stephen shares about his role in children's safety and advocacy as well as his interest in cigars.

Del and Scott are joined this week by the incredible Kentucky Lineman! From how the Kentucky Lineman got their start in both music and cigars to a few live performances on air, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

On this week's episode Del and Scott are joined by Danny Hennessy of Crowned Heads Cigars to discuss his extensive experience in the cigar industry. They cover topics from cigar lounge life to his role as a rep for Crowned Heads Cigars and everything in between.