Down to Herf Podcast

This week the boys enjoy the Davidoff Winston Churchill LE 25. We discuss the recent Bills win over the Ravens and talk about the presidential inauguration. Then we discuss Jerry’s mini dry January and how we really feel about hit attempted alcohol sabbatical.  Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us the worst parent pranksters ever, a car “jerker”, and WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark’s stalker getting...

The boys are back after being banned by YouTube! We discuss the drawbacks of YouTube’s new censorship model. How it effected our channel and how it applies to other content creators. This all went down while we enjoy the La Flor Dominicana 30th Anniversary.  Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a Wisconsin couple getting down and dirty in a laundromat, a Brad Pitt AI scam, and a Hooters girl willi...

This week the boys discussed the crazy start to 2025 and the unfortunate attacks in Vegas and New Orleans. Then on to lighter topics we discussed the upcoming playoffs in the NFL. After that we asked the ultimate question will Jerry ever not get a cold when we smoke a cigar he was looking forward to. This all went down while we enjoyed the recently released E.P. Carrillo 15 Year Anniversary.  Patr...

This week the boys go over their list of top 20 cigars of 24 and the process we went through to select them. During the episode we featured the Davidoff Year of the Snake to kick off 2025 with a bang! Be sure to tune in and see what cigars made the cut!  Patrol Gone Wild this week features the return of Father Caleb with a church goer acting up, a chipotle brawl, and a crazy man goin wild in Thail...

This week the boys reflect on the last year and the Herf’s growth. We discuss the future of the show and things we look forward to for next year. Also big time updates on Jerry’s potential heart attack over fantasy football. We then ended with a final review of the year the Catastrophic Failure  from our boys at Powstanie.  Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a criminals daring escape attempt, a...

This week the boys finally get to the Davidoff Year of the Dragon. This stick started off the year surrounded by controversy due to a lawsuit. We discussed that and a little more about this cigar. Then Caleb and Jerry address Gio’s wardrobe choice for the show. Then we followed up with talk of the upcoming holiday and our top X-mas movies. Hint the only acceptable top answer is Die Hard. There wer...

This week the boys visit the realm of $100 dollar sticks again. This time it’s the Placencia Alma del Fuego Ometepe. The boys discuss this industry trend and this special release from Placencia. That wasn’t all that we discussed as the boys talked about recent family events and life changes coming up for the new year! Then they even added the answered a fantastic question what’s the dumbest thing...

This week the boys have the pleasure of being joined in studio by one of the best in the industry, Michael Herklots. Michael is founder and owner of Ferio Tego cigars and has been in the cigar industry at every level and has a unique artistic approach to blending his cigars. We talk about his process as well as how he factors every detail when blending in order to make his cigar tell a story while...

Mo Maali from Patina Cigars returns to The Herf. Since the last time we had Mo on he’s dropped a couple new sticks and we had the pleasure of enjoying their Patine Limited Edition 2024. As the conversation got going we touched on everything from sports to the federal reserve and even a little gym etiquette. This episode was a fun conversation that really highlighted the brotherhood of the leaf and...

This week Jake Sanders returns to the herf to discuss the new products from crowned heads and smoke the all new Las Calveras Decimo Aniversario. This treat of a cigar is the culmination of 10 years of the Las Calveras line from the company and was an homage to the original release with a new twist. Then the boys went down the rabbit hole and talked everything from Thanksgiving sides and more Patro...

This week the boys are joined by Sam and Rosie from Ceniza Fina Cigars. We had a great conver about the brand. How they got their start by pulling it together after the 08 market crash. This setback lead to Sam and Rosie going all in and eventually opening their own lounge and eventually starting their own brand. This all went down while we smoke their newest release the Ceniza Fina Boxpressed rob...

This week the boys discuss the fallout of decision 2024. In addition to the election results the boys talked about California’s recently passed prop 36. This legislation’s ripple effect and the boy’s professional opinion on how that affects the rest of the country and criminal justice. This all went down while we smoked the recently released Viaje “Crow” Patrol Gone Wild this week returns with a “...

This week the boys recap the mega herf and why you should join the Patreon, and discuss the rest off Caleb’s birthday shenanigans. After that we did a show first and smoked the newest edition of the “Master Blend” Series from Meerapfel. This ultra premium cigar will set you back a nice price tag of $100. The boys review and discuss is it worth the hype or should you save your money? Patrol Gone Wi...

This week Jon Huber returns to the Herf. In honor of the TAA convention going on in Aruba the boys decided to sit with Jon and review The Lost Angel T.A.A. 23’. We discussed the crazy amount of new releases Crowned Heads has slated for release before the years end. Then we talked about burnout and how sometimes ya get fatigued and how to find yourself remotivated in the industry. Jon also shared a...

This week Pete Johnson returns to the herf! The boys smoke the all new Wolf Redux and briefly discuss the highly acclaimed monster series from Tatuaje with Pete. Jerry may have even inspired an all new idea for the SNS 15th Anniversary! Then we talked about everything from Florida man to the 90s being peak society and we were able to keep it under 4 hours this time! Father Caleb also blesses us wi...

This week the boys smoke the 2024 rendition of the Quesada Oktoberfest Cigar. This episode the boys discussed the recent baptism of Gio’s daughter and shenanigans that followed. Then Caleb brought out all the special Oktoberfest facts and this lead to Jerry taking the 1 liter beer chug challenge. Will Jerry be able to pull it off? Patrol Gone Wild this week 3 special bandits! Be on the lookout for...

This week the boys are joined by co-owner of Black Label Trading Co. Derek Matthews. The boys touched on Derek’s start with the company and what is to come from the brand for the rest of 2024 and into 2025. Then we chopped it about about everything from college football to conspiracy theories! This all went down while we smoked their 2024 rendition of the limited edition Bishop’s Blend Patrol Gone...

This week the boys discuss this past weekend and how they spent it enjoying some football, a little daddy daughter time, and then discussed wedding etiquette do to some faux pas that occurred at one they attended over the weekend. Then we dove into the a little known factoid about legendary distiller, Jack Daniels’ death. Then Jerry and Gio had a little work story time session. This all went down...

This week the boys are joined by YouTube sensation Rich Hy also known as Angrycops. Rich and the boys sat down and talked about everything from being the guys coworker to how his platform grew to almost 2 million followers across all social media platforms. We even dove into the controversy surrounding Rich and how his comedy videos effected his professional life and despite his impressive followi...

The boys are all back this week talking about a variety of current events from the 2nd Trump assassination attempt and stepping away from the politics we talk about Damar Hamlins upcoming villain arc this season.  Caleb returned to discuss some legendary celebrity debauchery from Adam West, Nikki Sixx, and Billy Idol’s legendary Tailand Party  Patrol Gone Wild is back again this week with the wors...

This week the boys discuss Jerry’s fiscally “responsible” cigar purchases, the upcoming NFL season, Our recent fantasy drafts and the pop culture impacts from the NFL so far, specifically Travis Kelce’s terrible new hair cut. Then we got into the highly anticipated triple giveaway. You guys get to find out which 3 lucky listeners got to win the new hat collab we dropped with Crowned Heads!  Patrol...

This week the boys are joined by special guest Tim Ozgener from OZ family cigars. Tim talked with us about his unique Buffalo ties and what it’s like leaving the cigar game and coming back for his second run in it. Tim also shared the story behind Oz family cigars and its new release Firsat, that we reviewed for the show. Patrol Gone Wild this week is back with an influencer almost murdered by her...

This episode the boys recapped the previous week fresh of the heels of attending the event with Mike Rosales. The boys talked about how summers end is near and what they’re looking forward to the last quarter of the year. One hint it’s football… we made some brief bold predictions and talked about the upcoming fantasy league drafts for the Herf. Caleb also agreed to officially take another novelty...

This week the boys are joined live in studio by RoMa Craft Tobac's Co-founder Mike Rosales. Mike was in town for an event and we got to talking all things new from RoMa. The conversation dipped away from cigars when Jerry asked Mike about how he became a master diver and some tips to get certified himself. This all went down while we smoke the newest release from the Maquette series La Maestr...

This week Sebastien Decoppet from Cavalier Cigars returns to the Herf! Sebastien dropped by to talk a little life, his random Buffalo trip, and of course his two new core line additions to the brand the Tempura White and Tempura Black. We even touched on a Sebastien’s experience in a Honduran prison. Then Sebastien shared the story behind the artwork for the cigar and how a tragic moment turned in...