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They discuss the recently discovered VEXAS syndrome. They smoke the CAO Amazon Basin Anejo and drink the Remus Repeal Reserve Series VI. This inflamation syndrome is hitting 1 in 4000 men over 50 and has a 10 year life expectancy. It's linked to a UBA1 gene mutation and it not inherited. The wrap it up with some liquor talk and teased their trip to Nicaragua. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/de...

Between the weather and our travel we needed to do a throwback episode. We'll be back next week with new. For now..... we talk to Jonas Santana of Blackbird Cigars from TPE21.  Check out Blackbird Cigars online at https://blackbirdcigar.com Jonas has music videos you can find under his music name Jontana.  The one he shares with us is called Cuales Son.  Find it on YouTube under JontanaRD - Cuales...

They find a cool article about a research group who can make energy from waste plastic and CO2. Solar driven of course. They smoke the Rocky Patel Disciple and the Santa Teresa. Gran Reserva Ron Anejo rum. Discussion includes some  Solar Powered Machine Turns CO2 and Waste Plastic Into Valuable Fuel (futurism.com)  

They discuss the Russian Poseiden tsunami drones. Claims are ridiculous, but it would still suck to be hit by one. They get into the chicken culling and egg issues in California. Darrell goes into the vacuum sealer again. He just loves that thing. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/russia-produces-first-poseidon-drones-capable-of-nuclear-tsunamis/ss-AA16pnHz?ocid=EMMX&cvid=48bd41c7d4d34b42aadc63...

They talk about plastics and microplastics. They smoke the Black Crown Gordo with Iron Root Esoteric. The article is: This Plastic Packaging Alternative Can Compost in a Year. In the end Darrell explains why the ham and egg on english muffin is far superior than on toast. He further explains how going without your favorite stuff makes it more special. https://www.wired.com/story/wired-impact-shell...

They discuss the recently released natural language chat bot from OpenAI, ChatGPT. They smoke the Partagas White Legend and sip some Black Whiskey. They also talk about the top 10 cigar picks from Cigar Aficionado for 2022.

They talk about how Bill is becoming less of an ass. Congrats Bill! A little more talk about their early jobs of retail and food service. Bill begins his life as a short order cook now that he has a flat grill.

This discuss a new method to flush out cancer before it can be passively detected. They smoke the Caldwell Pepper Cream Soda white label and drink the Sweetens Cove Kennessee Bourbon Whiskey.   A Proactive Way to Detect Cancer at Its Earliest Stages | WIRED

A very special 300th episode, they have a limited release from Iron Root. They smoke the CAO BX3 with this brandy and talk about the connection between Iron Root and the Cognac region of France. Eventually, they discuss a new rare earth discovery on a mountain side in Maine.  Anomaly on Maine mountaintop is rare minerals, USGS says | Miami Herald

There is discussion about the enormous number of cigar lounges in North Texas and how fortunate they are that they have such a large number and great selection around us. They smoke the Vorieo Maduro with Diplomatico Seleccion De Familia rum. They talk Top Gear for a while and wrap up happy.

Alec Bradley Black Market Vandal with 4 flavored syrup Old Fashions. Julia again joins us for the Old Fashioned syrup analysis. Spoiler, they aren't all good for Old Fashions. They remind Darrell about how he'll tell you your story back to you forgetting that you were the one who told him the story. They wrap up with some movie going discussions and wrap up with zombie movie discussions.

This week focuses on the Diesel Wicked with 4 Old Fashions made with 4 different flavored syrups. Opinions vary and Julia joins us for the review. No, not the cigar though.

They cover some information about the largest and longest state fair in the nation, the Texas State Fair. Yes, there is a focus on food. They smoke the Kristoff Maduro Robusto and drink some First Call Cask strength bourbon. They talk about rollers for a bit and their favorite cigar shapes. They talk about the 'Top O' the Hill Terrace' tea room, speakeasy, casino, and brothel, now Arlington Baptis...

They review their time at the Drew Estate 25th Anniversary Savage Feast. Quite an event! They smoke the Undercrown 10 All Dekk'd Out and sip the Boondocks 11 year old whiskey. They also mention their next event.

They talk about the 12th Anniversary Renegade party and again mention the tragity of the ADventure fire. The also discuss an upcoming superconductiong magnet thruster test planned on the space station.  They smoke the Renegade 12th Anniversary cigar and drink some Nine Banded Wheated Cask Strength Whiskey. Eventually they drink too much and disagree on flying cars and the barriers to having them....

They take the opportunity to look back 10 years and discuss some of the technology breakthrough. They smoke the Adventura Barbarrojo's Invasion with some Herman Marshall Small Barch.

They discuss a modified virus that attacked and killed a patients cancer. Appears to be complete cure. They smoke the La Gloria Cubana Serie R Black Maduro with Whistle Pig Piggy Back 6YO Bourbon whiskey. They also talk about the 2 mash bills they have at Lone Elm and they will be sampling them soon. https://futurism.com/neoscope/virus-modified-kill-cancer-cells

A minearal, lonsdaleite, has been discovered and it is like a diamond, but in a crystal structure 58% stronger than diamond. They smoke the Perdomo Habano Sun Grown and Sweetheart of the Rodeo joins the party. Also talked about the crystal flute that Lizzo recently played. Cover the new 'Quiet Firing' phrase also known as normal business operations. https://bgr.com/science/scientists-discovered-a-...

They decide to talk about fun drones rather than death drones. Decided to review

Discussion of how electric vehicles will become your power wall. They enjoy this episode with Rocky Patel The Edge Barrel-Aged Black and Johnny Drum Straight KY bourbon. https://www.wired.com/story/electric-vehicles-could-rescue-the-us-power-grid/

There is a pod based product to make ice cream, frozen drinks, mixed drinks, and coffee. It's from Coldsnap and was a darling at the CES. They also discuss the most expensive humidor ever auctioned. They smoke a La Palina Maduro and drink the Lone Elm small batch. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/13/tech/coldsnap-ice-cream-keurig-ces/index.html

They discuss the hard numbers to energy transition and really appreciate the National Review article that put them all together with some analysis. They smoke the Mayans MC Flathead with Middle West Oloroso Wheat Whiskey.  https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/some-things-to-remember-about-the-energy-transition/

They discuss the CNBC article covering the possibility that a new Lithium Ion battery plan may be built in Texas. Of course, more about the need to be more free of international supply chains and China. They smoke the Casa Magna D. Magnus II with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Whiskey finished in sherry and cognac casks. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/09/tesla-evaluating-lithium-refinery-in-texas-fo...

They somehow talk about methods of capitol punishment. They enjoy the CXO Kings Cask and Old Grandad 114. They have Old Fashions in the second half. They talk about replacing their stock radios with after market replacements that have car play and android auto.