Down to Herf Podcast

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...

This week the boys are joined by special guest Mike Dilks, founder of CopvilleOG and host of The Anti-Hero Podcast, for an unfiltered deep-dive into the state of modern law enforcement. From department culture to public perception, the crew tackles what it really means to wear the badge in today’s era. The cigar of the week is the Mi Querida “Gorilla Gordo” from Dunbarton Tobacco & Trust — a h...

This week, the boys lit up the Crowned Heads Blood Medicine B Positive and things got hilariously unhinged. Between the bizarre No Kings protest, an Oceans 11-style robbery at the Louvre, and Shohei Ohtani’s latest feats of baseball wizardry, the crew found plenty to puff and ponder over. Patrol Gone Wild was full of classics a prisoner who smuggled a gun somewhere the sun don’t shine, another DWI...

Episode 191 of the Down to Herf Podcast dives into a packed week of stories and smokes. The guys break down the MLB playoff Final Four and how the remaining teams stack up heading into the championship push. They also discuss Netflix’s new Ed Gein series — exploring how it compares to other true-crime releases — and the bizarre viral story of the man who urinated on an altar at the Vatican. All of...

Episode 190 of the Down to Herf Podcast kicks off with a full breakdown of Week 5 in the NFL — where heartbreak, injuries, and questionable coaching decisions were the theme of the week. The guys also catch up on Jerry’s recent tricep surgery, which has officially sidelined him from any arm-wrestling challenges until further notice. Then things get heated as they unpack Chicago Mayor Brandon Johns...

Episode 189 of the Down to Herf Podcast kicks off with our review of the Red Meat Lovers Fritanga from Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, a bold and flavorful cigar that set the tone for the night. From there we dove into sports, covering the much-anticipated debut of Jaxson Dart for the New York Giants, the brutal Tyreek Hill leg injury, and our takes on the looming MLB playoffs. We also shared our pre...

Jerry And Caleb Are joined by the one and only Matt Booth Of Room 101 Cigars To Talk about the all new JT10! Tune In For a conversation full of laughs! Cigar: Room 101 JT 10th Anniversary A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs! https://www.crownedheads.com h...

On this episode of the Down to Herf Podcast Jerry and Caleb review the Adventura Blue Eyed Jack’s Revenge Maduro High Tide while going on some fun tangents. The guys talk the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk, and some piracy to go along with the cigars theme.  On this week’s Patrol Gone Wild segment we have a clip of a super drunk sobriety test, a driver with a million excuses and another stor...

This episode of the Down to Herf podcast brings Jake Sanders from Crowned Heads into the lounge as we dive into the all-new Las Calaveras 2025. We break down the blend, construction, and flavor profile while Jake shares some behind-the-scenes stories straight from the factory. Of course, things get a little crazy with Patrol Gone Wild is back with some truly unbelievable clips you won’t want to mi...

We kicked things off reviewing the Cavalier Project Broadleaf Boarmaster and somehow spiraled into the origins of Labor Day, a surprise announcement from the Epstein Island victims about an upcoming press conference, and a full-blown roast session on the people we can’t stand at the gym. Patrol Gone Wild brought absolute chaos this week with a Superman-style bailout from a moving car, a Chuck E. C...

Episode 184 brought a perfect mix of football, cigars, and a little bit of chaos. We kicked things off with the upcoming NFL season, tossing around hot takes, bold predictions, and plenty of fantasy draft talk that’s bound to stir up some debates. Then we shifted gears into current events, breaking down the recent presidential executive order to end cash bail and what it could mean moving forward...

This week we dragged our sponsor into the hot seat as Dave West from Small Batch Cigars joined us to spark up The New Dawn from Avowed Cigars. We talked about the brand, the boutique hustle, and even their biggest hater Patrol Gone Wild was pure chaos: a woman tried to sneak crack inside a 17-pound wheel of cheese (Wisconsin must be proud), a suspect lost control of more than just the situation, a...

In this episode, we’re Porking Around with Pete Johnson himself. We lit up his freshly released Pork Tenderloin 2025 and let the conversation drift from cigars… to nothing at all… to Pete settling the score over our last Tatuaje review. Spoiler: the beef was almost as juicy as the pork. Patrol Gone Wild was extra spicy this week—featuring the arrest of one of the notorious WNBA “dildo bandits,” a...

This week we’re back in the studio with former pro baseball player J.P. Arencibia, catching up on what he’s been up to and getting his take on the swirling allegations in the Emanuel Clase scandal. From there, we take a few scenic detours talking cigars, life in Nashville, and a bit of everything in between all while firing up the freshly dropped My Father Blue. In Patrol Gone Wild, we’ve got a Fl...

This week’s episode covers everything from garage sale drama to the passing of two absolute legends. We kick things off by reviewing the newly released Black Label Trading Co. Eletto while one of the hosts shares the wild highlights from his recent garage sale; some folks came to buy, others just came to haggle and linger. We also dive into the release of Happy Gilmore 2, and take a moment to refl...