A Cigar Hustlers Podcast

We’re joined by Mo Maali of Patina Cigars for a wide-ranging interview that starts with cigars and quickly goes off the rails—in the best way possible. We dive into Patina’s recently released Red Pill cigar, breaking down the blend, the concept behind the project, and the messaging that sparked it all. What begins as a cigar review turns into a full rabbit-hole conversation touching on culture, pe...

On todays show  OIA Sees You!  We have cracked the code with The loofas!  A college coach was let go then went where he wasn’t welcomed The IRS Starts Making Stimulus Payments?  and then in cigar news  More Midwest Cigar Shops!  Viaje has just One of One and Joya and Quesada joins forces!  Then we round out the show with a What’s The Score!!

On todays show Snoop Dog is now an olympic coach, Nasa has lost a space ship, Disney says if you can’t beat them join them, then cigars Joshua Habursky has been name one of the top for 2025, LFD is releasing a new cigar, Oasis has starting making us wetter, we have a what’s the score mini game and then to round out the show we say good bye to a legend…..all this and more on. Todays episode 429

Today on the show: The U.S. becomes pirates and grabs a massive tanker in a high-seas move, uS floats the idea of checking tourists’ Facebook pages, and—because why not—Marco Rubio apparently has a favorite font. We run through the new “monogamy rankings,” look at fresh U.S. tariffs aimed squarely at cigars, check out JC Newman’s latest humidor creation, and salute Hooten Young for holding the lin...

top stories of the day are  Tanzania is rolling out heavy police presence ahead of Independence Day festivities, a grizzly bear attack on a group of kids is making national headlines, and Oreo is trying to clean up its act with a new “healthy” option. Over in the cigar world, the Punch Princesas are landing in Cyprus, Rebellion is shipping out The Beast and Screaming Skull, and Aladino might be be...

On today’s show: Florida drivers — here’s what you need to know before you get pulled over. Australia becomes the first country in the world to outlaw social media for kids. Paramount is all in and making big moves. Over in the cigar world, HBTC says farewell, Riverside Cigars is celebrating, Drew Estate has a new friend in the nether regions, Vector Humidors is playing peekaboo, Don Emanuel is ex...

This episode of the Down to Herf is a heavy hitter as we light up the Opus X 25th Anniversary and break down whether this legendary cigar still earns its crown. We dive into the history of the Opus X brand, how it changed the cigar world, and what makes the 25th Anniversary release so special. From there, we jump into the Bills’ big win over the Bengals, what it means moving forward, and wrap it a...

Now Today on the show: 2026 is shaping up to be the year to be naked on a boat in Florida, Netflix has come a long way since the days of mailing DVDs, and Dave Portnoy is demanding an investigation. In cigars, Warfighter isn’t heading east, there are no new cigar bars on the horizon, the CAA is making changes, and a new documentary on the Oliva family just dropped—we’ve got the first review. Then...

On today’s show: Amazon hints at ditching USPS, Cloudflare faceplants again , and the internet wants Al Michaels to finally hang it up. JC Newman ships the long-awaited Sarzedas, J16 makes its debut, and Crowned Heads rolls out its new TAA exclusive. Then we wrap it all up with the industry’s favorite game— What’s The Score?

On today’s show Small Business is shrinking and with it valuable jobs, Don’t eat shredded cheese! Avoid the Winter Vomit Disease!, and In sports The Money Makers Give a bad tip! In Cigars China is ramping up some accessory production,  we have more Elie Blue products offered, Foundation is going North and then an update about the Davidoff Layoffs!

On today’s show: YouTube is wrapping up your year in videos, and there’s a full-blown Code Red happening over at ChatGPT HQ. In cigar news, SOTL certifies Burn, Crowned Heads is thunder-kissing its way into the headlines, Espinosa has something big cooking for February, and Aganorsa drops the Aoki. And of course… we close it out with the industry’s favorite game — What’s the Score?

n this episode we light up the United Gold Star 2025 and recap our Thanksgiving — from the relatives we survived to the ones we’re not inviting back — before jumping into Christmas prep and unveiling an Italian Elf on the Shelf alternative powered by tradition, superstition, and intense judgmental staring. We also discuss the rising tension between the US and Venezuela, because nothing says holida...

On today’s show: Oxford unveils its brand-new Word of the Year, and the White House releases fresh details on President Trump’s MRI. In sports , ESPN is pushing its chips in and betting big on a new strategy. In cigar news , Gellis Family Cigars sends the Absolutos Lonsdale to Stogies World Class Cigars, Ellie Blue returns with even more new releases, Hooten Young steps deeper into the Special Ope...

On todays show  Over 12K flights delayed yesterday on the busiest travel day of the year. Gas prices at a all time low in four years Today is cyber Monday  If you were given a $2,000 tariff ‘rebate check,’ what would you do with the money? Former Bengals QB leads his alma mater to title in 1st year as head coach In Cigars news  Slate Blue Lighting Sky getting a 2026 release A new Holiday Bauble 20...

Replay Episode: The Erik Espinosa Interview — Special Edition To celebrate this Friday night’s  big ticketed event in the Hustler Private Lounge , we’re bringing back one of our most popular conversations — the unfiltered, hilarious, and surprisingly deep sit-down with  Erik Espinosa . In this replay, Erik talks shop, drops gems, breaks balls, and gives that signature Espinosa energy that always l...

Today we have a new Trump County in Central Florida.  The Chaos of Thanksgiving travel is upon us. US Retail Spending sagged in the third quarter  and a Cambell soup executive is caught saying “Soup is for poor people”. We also have a couple of cigar news stories and then a mini game of what’s the score!  All this on episode 418 of A Cigar Hustler Podcast Every week day!

On today’s show walking in the park are firing up weed sales,  Home Depot isn’t doing so hot and a new women’s basketball league is shooting hoops.  In cigars Guy Fieri has blown it now,, Roma has been crafting again, Duran Cigars is making a Duran cigar and HVC is hot out of the over all this and more on todays A Cigar Hustlers Podcast Every week day!

This week the Down to Herf Podcast dives into the newly-released Viaje Vampire Dust Red — we break down the flavor profile, burn, strength dynamics, and how it stacks up against other Viaje seasonal drops. We also talk about the approaching Thanksgiving holiday, the somber passing of Jerry’s beloved Yorkie Missy, and the escalating narco-state protest tensions in Mexico. Patrol Gone Wild this week...

On Today’s  Podcast , we hit the biggest stories you need to know: • Thanksgiving grocery “discounts” that aren’t what they seem • Netflix making a surprising move to chase Warner Bros Discovery • AI toys causing major safety concerns for parents • The NBA and NFL chasing massive European expansion • Big shakeups at JR Cigar, Casa de Montecristo & Santa Clara • The Powstanie War Bear of Mass D...

In Todays show Trump talks about the Epstein files, Toysr us is back for Christmas, and the government is turned back on but not so fast…then in cigars news Corwnheads, Foundation and Trinidad have new cigars 

Mikey outdoes himself again with a rare, up-close look at one of the industry’s true icons. This special episode dives into the personal side of Pete Johnson of Tatuaje Cigars — the stories, the growth, the moments that shaped him beyond the blends. A can’t-miss conversation with one of the most influential figures in the cigar world.

On Today’s show  we break down why people are suddenly jumping into gritty, hard-labor jobs as the cushy office gigs dry up. Then we dig into the wild toll-text scams stealing over a billion dollars, Epstein Files in their on again off again trend is back on and the latest cigar drops from Black Label and La Palina. We wrap up with a quick tour of America’s strangest roadside attractions. Light up...

The Down to Herf podcast brings two special guests to the table: ESPN’s Rich Gainer and cigar-industry insider Max Bichler. We kicked things off with a little bit of everything on the sports side before sliding straight into some behind-the-scenes cigar industry talk that only Max could deliver. Patrol Gone Wild delivered a trilogy of chaos this week a Back to the Future–style crime bust, a storag...

Welcome to Cigar hustlers Podcast on today’s show we have  Blue Origin nails a Mars mission launch and lands the booster like a boss. A whole town is searching for a missing mannequin named Beverly. Dictionary.com says the word of the year is… “67.” Kai Trump makes her LPGA debut, California targets flavored tobacco, and New Jersey wants higher cigar taxes.

In this week’s episode, the guys return after yes, you guessed it another YouTube ban. The crew dives into the latest election cycle madness, the chaos at airports as the shutdown strangles air travel, and the absolute circus surrounding the Bill’s collapse in Miami. No one is safe from the Herf treatment this week. Patrol Gone Wild takes us back to Buffalo for a pair of animal encounters straight...