Down to Herf Podcast

Episode 218 rolls in with us lighting up the freshly released Black Works Studio Boondock and giving our honest take on whether this one lives up to the hype or gets lost in the shuffle. From there, we unpack everything coming out of our trip to PCA 2026 in New Orleans—the chaos, the conversations, and most importantly the cigars. We break down the standout releases, the brands making real noise,...

Episode 217 of Down to Herf is firing on all cylinders with baseball officially in full swing across Major League Baseball, the energy is back, and the crew breaks down early season storylines while also gearing up for the intensity of the upcoming National Hockey League playoffs. On the science side, they react to the successful Artemis II mission, marking a major milestone as humanity pushes bac...

Episode 216 of Down to Herf is packed from start to finish as we fire up the 10th Jubilee from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust and give our full breakdown on flavor, construction, and whether it lives up to the hype. From there, things take a turn into the wild as we dive into Jake Paul’s response to the Druski controversy and the backlash surrounding his decision to go blackface, plus a serious loo...

This week on the Down to Herf Podcast, we fire up the Foundation Tenth Anniversario and put it through its paces while diving headfirst into one of the wildest news cycles yet. From the internet losing its mind over Druski’s white face controversy to the eyebrow-raising alien theories being floated by Vice President JD Vance, nothing is off limits. Patrol Gone Wild is absolute chaos this week as w...

Episode 214 of the Down to Herf Podcast is packed from start to finish as we light up and review the recently reblended Passport No. 3 from Crux Cigars and give our honest take on whether the new blend lives up to the name. We kick things off with some current events, diving into the chaos and excitement of March Madness, touching on the ongoing government shutdown, and bouncing around a few other...

Episode 213 of the Down to Herf Podcast brings the heat as we sit down with Tyler Jeffery of Viso Horny to talk about one of the more unique collaborations to hit the cigar scene—Leprechaun Dust with Patina. We dive into the story behind the blend, how the partnership came together, and whether this limited release lives up to the hype once we put flame to it. Patrol Gone Wild is absolute chaos th...

This week on the Down to Herf Podcast the guys sit down with one of the most famous cigars in the world ,the Montecristo No. 4. Cuban cigars have built a near-mythical reputation among cigar smokers, but the big question is whether they actually live up to the hype. We break down the history of the brand, our smoking experience with the Montecristo No. 4, and have an honest conversation about wher...

This week on Down to Herf, we sat down with Lou Cross of Lure Cigars to talk about his latest release, the Slim Jim Catch and Release. Lou walked us through the inspiration behind the project, how the blend came together, and why this cigar stands out in a market full of traditional profiles. We broke down the construction, flavor notes, and who this cigar is really made for, along with some insig...

This week on Down to Herf, we light up and break down the recently released Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf 109, a bold new addition to the Supreme Leaf lineup that’s already generating serious buzz. We’re joined by Terrence Riley of Aganorsa Leaf for a brief but insightful interview where we discuss the inspiration behind the 109 project, how it fits into the Supreme Leaf evolution, and what upcoming...

Episode 209 of the Down to Herf Podcast, “Paging Dr. Farkas,” covers the latest Olympic results, the Canadian curling cheating controversy, and some of the wildest Gen Z slang making the rounds. We also review the newly released Viaje One of One. Patrol Gone Wild features an EMT charged with a shocking crime, a bizarre train jerker, and a crazy police shootout. Caleb’s News brings updates on a new...

Episode 208 of the Down to Herf Podcast, “Fake Maye,” brings a packed lineup of cigars, sports, and the usual chaos. We break down the fallout from the Super Bowl and talk through some of the biggest storylines coming out of the recent Olympic events. On the cigar side, we review the newly released Tatuaje PCA 2025 and give our thoughts on how it stacks up. Patrol Gone Wild delivers another wild s...

Episode 207 of the Down to Herf Podcast features a sit-down interview with Mike Szczepankiewicz of Powstanie Cigars and Cigar Hustler. We break down Powstanie’s newly released San Andres Corona Gorda and talk through the brand’s momentum, highlighting the successful year they’ve had and the accolades they earned along the way. Patrol Gone Wild delivers as always, with stories of a criminal who jus...

Episode 206 of the Down to Herf Podcast features our review of the Adrian Magnus Royal LE, followed by a breakdown of the NFL Conference Championship results and our thoughts on the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks. We also can’t ignore Jerry’s uncanny resemblance to Sam Darnold before recapping the UFC 324 main event between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett that was...

Episode 205 of the Down to Herf Podcast is live, and we kick things off with a full review of the Black Label Trading Co. Deliverance Nocturne. We break down the flavor profile, construction, and where this cigar stacks up among recent BLTC releases. From there, we shift gears into the gut-punch Buffalo Bills overtime loss to the Denver Broncos, unpacking the fallout, missed opportunities, and wha...

We kick things off with a review of the Davidoff Year of the Horse, and whether this limited release is actually worth chasing. From there we dive into the chaos that was NFL Wild Card Weekend, sharing our takes on the biggest games and what’s coming next. We also preview the upcoming College Football National Championship matchup between Miami and Indiana. Then things go completely off the rails...

Episode 203 of the down to Herf podcast features a review of the newly released opus x templo de oro by Arturo feunte. After some brief introductions the boys got down to work and introduced our highly anticipated list of the show’s top 20 cigars of 2025. So this week sit back light up and have a good time.  Cigar: Opus X Templo De Oro #3 A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars,...

This week we kick things off with review of the Powstanie War Bear 2025, breaking down what’s changed in this year’s rendition and how it stacks up to previous releases. From there, we drift into the strange “dead zone” of the calendar between Christmas and New Year’s—talking end-of-year burnout, the chaos of Western New York weather, and the bizarre lull where time doesn’t feel real. The conversa...

This week we reviewed the Karatoba from Oz Family Cigars,while reflecting on just how chaotic the holiday season has become. The conversation drifts into a quick rundown of the Week 16 NFL slate before wrapping the opening segment with a Down to Herf gift exchange that delivers exactly what you’d expect from the boys. Patrol Gone Wild takes a turn straight out of a movie script this week, starting...

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...

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...

In 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 holid...

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...

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...

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...

The boys dive headfirst into another wild week, starting with the Dodgers’ repeat World Series run and whether baseball is officially scripted or just allergic to parity. From there, it’s chaos in the combat world as we unpack the UFC fight-fixing scandal and how it ties right into the NBA’s latest betting drama. Add in a good old-fashioned government shutdown that’s left people without SNAP benef...