Cigars Liquor And More

Bill and Darrell talk about the Texas' data center boom and ERCOT's large load requests quadrupling in 2025. In order to relax during this discussion they have the Rojas Bluebonnet and Frank August. Winter Cover Rye Kentucy Straight Bourbon Whiskey.  https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/texas-data-center-boom-contributes-to-ercots-large-load-requests-quadrupling-in-2025/ar-AA1S1ExR

A researcher in the UAE believes atomic reactor waste can be used to increase the output of hydrogen generation by 10x. They smoke the Torano 1916 Cameroon and drink the Smugglers's Reserve Barbados 8 Year Old run finished in PX Sherry cask finish. They get distracted talking about garage door openers. Totally related, right? https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/nuclear-reactor-waste-hydrogen-pr...

For the last episode of the year, they review all the cigars and all the liquors they had over the year. They drink Peg Leg Porker Tennessee Straight Bourbon Whiskey and smoke the Nub Connecticut.

Lasers aren't just relegated to the dreams of the 80's. Todays warfare is bringing back lasers in a big way. Get the deets here which they smoke the CAO BX3 and drink Weller Antique. https://www.businessinsider.com/uk-plans-laser-weapons-dragonfire-warships-defence-drones-royal-navy-2025-3    

Recent news about the Russian launch disaster is discussed as well as us venting about SAE vs Metric. Yes, Metric is better. They enjoy the Room 101 Breakfast in Portugal Maduro with the Lone Elm Single Barrel pick. https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/28/science/russia-space-launch-pad-damaged-intl-hnk  

Bill and Darrell discuss the lab grow brains they are calling organoids. Because we aren't making a big enough mess with AI, Inorganic Intellegence. On the up side, we have the newest Ironroot release 'Cellar Reserve' and smoke the newest Rocky release the 30th Anniversary.

This week they discuss the Chinese economics and their thoughts on Chinese growth, productivity, and prosperity. While under duress, they smoke the CAO Flathead Steel Horse and drink Giant Texas Straight Bourbon whiskey Cask strength. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-strange-paradox-of-chinese-economic-decline/ar-AA1PQ2SJ?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhoverent&cvid=95ae88ddcff949b5d2fecd30b32b81d2...

Researchers have created a concrete made from 2 waste streams that is stronger than traditional concrete, but is it cheaper? They smoke the  Lindan Cigar of Aruba Kristoff and drink the Ron Zacapa 23. https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/researcher-accidentally-discovers-material-that-s-stronger-and-cheaper-than-concrete-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1PD9G7?ocid=winp2fptaskbaren...

This week they discuss an article about humanities relationship with alchohol. They enjoy the evening with the Man O' War Virtue 10th Anniversary and drink the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style. See also: Drunk: How we sipped, danced and stumbled our way to civilization. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/alcohol-fraught-ancient-customs

Bill and Darrell discuss the reinvigoration of the rail gun technology in America by General Atomics. They smoke the Comfortably Numb Volume 3 and drink the Thailand/French Explorer Rum. https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2025/10/general-atomics-pitches-railgun-for-air-and-missile-defense/

They talk about a new anode coating that gives batteries longer lifetimes. Who doesn't want batteries with longer lives? They drink the Stagg barrel proof 25A smoking the Renegade 15th Anniversary cigar. In the 2nd half they talk about Renegade Cigars 15th Anniversary party. Darrell also laments that a lightening strike killed several of his electronic parts.

Darrell and Bill are coming to you from Roatan, Honduras.   Talking about their expeience in Roatan while enjoying a Madrid Premium and Bushmills Irish Whiskey.

If a very concerning development, scientists at Stanford University have found a way to print working viruses. While they discuss this they smoke the Ferio Tego Metropolitan Connecticut and drink Balcones Texas Single Malt. https://futurism.com/health-medicine/ai-designed-virus-printed

This week they discuss the new fusion record set in France. They smoke the Caldwell Eastern Standard and sip on the Prideful Goat 12 Year Old Unfiltered Rye. They also finish up with some discussion of their upcoming trip to Honduras.  

They smoke the Rocky Patel Royal Vintage and drink Don Q Anejo. Weird news.... Adult  binkies, Man wants to go to jail for free room and board, holographic police, the French know how do get rid of squatters, American joins Russian war for 'traditional values', and rent a grandma.

They discuss new electrical stitches using muscle movement to speed up healing. They smoke the  Gurkha Black Ops Berserker and drink the Santa Teresa Triple aged Solera Rum. They take the opportunity to use a tasting aroma kit from Bourbon Real Talk. They have some fun smelling everything. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/electrical-stitches-muscle-healing

They have 4 more whiskies that were worthy of Old Fashioned bracket play. Going up against each other, we have Hogsworth, Trails End, Old Granddad 114, and Remus Highest Rye. Enjoy this battle for the next great Old Fashion.

They drink the Old Grandad 114 to re-test it's ability to compete in the bracket play. With it they smoke the 2012 Connecticut by Oscar Valladares. The technology discussion centers around a night vision contacts.  https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/may/22/infrared-contact-lenses-super-vision

This week they discuss some older MIT discoveries that allow us to make structures arrays regular and close enough to enable 3D TV. Darrell thinks the assembly knowledge could also pivot to created drug targets. The smoke the Torano Exodus Gold 1959 and drink the Remus Highest rye 6 year old bourbon. https://news.mit.edu/2023/arrays-quantum-rods-could-enhance-tv-virtual-reality-devices-0811

Discussion centers around the new augmented reality headsets that direct the wearer to desired objects. They smoke the HC Criollo and dring the Asbach 3 year old brandy. https://news.mit.edu/2023/augmented-reality-headset-enables-users-see-hidden-objects-0227

Researchers have refined models that predict how lightening forms. They also identify many unknow components and sources of power. Darrell and Bill smoke the Alec Bradley Superstition and sip Linkumpinch Bourbon while discussing this. https://gizmodo.com/scientists-unveil-the-shocking-truth-behind-lightnings-mysterious-birth-2000636103

MIT finds a very interresting way to generate hydrogen. They smoke the  La Aurora Preferidos Emerald 1903 and sip Blantons Single Barrel bourbon. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/breakthrough-hydrogen-fuel-production-uses-3-unlikely-ingredients/ar-AA1JaiKI?ocid=winp2fptaskbarent&cvid=1351c95e324d423b9da6f1de95cc88bc&ei=79  

This week they discuss NASA's 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine success and some space travel.  They smoke the  JC Newmans Quorum Shade and sip the R on Centario 25 year old rum. https://www.nasa.gov/centers-and-facilities/marshall/nasas-3d-printed-rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-test-a-success/

Bill and Darrell discuss recent software that is being used to transcribe police body cam footage and think about some of the pitfalls on both sides of the table. There is great concern that information is becoming part of our records without being proof read. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/07/cops-favorite-ai-tool-automatically-deletes-evidence-of-when-ai-was-used/

Can you trust the new report of Huawei's battery? Is Huawei's new solid-state battery patent a red herring or does is have the goods?   They smoke the Greycliff G2 Habano and sip EH Taylor small batch bottle and bond. https://carnewschina.com/2025/06/18/huaweis-3000km-solid-state-battery-patent-with-5-minute-charge-ignites-industry-race/