Down to Herf Podcast

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...

This week the boys are joined by Cofounder and Master Blender for ADVentura Cigars, Henderson Ventura. Henderson talks us through the creation of his brand with his partner and how despite being the son of an industry legend he wasn’t fast tracked to his position. Then we discussed the new release Blue Eyed Jack's Revenge and why this cigar signals a new chapter for the brand. Patrol Gone Wil...

For this episode we a joined again in studio by returning guest Jake Sanders from Crowned Heads. In this episode we went down a rabbit hole and discussed everything from recent political events to the newly released Las Calaveras 2024 from Crowned Heads. We had the pleasure of smoking this with Jake and we talked about how this Limited edition Release has gained a cult following and how this speci...

On this episode the boys plans for an outdoor themed show were foiled by a rain storm. We debuted a new brand to the Herf and smoked the Ma Deuce from Hooten Young. We paired it with a Special collaboration expression from Whistle Pig with Solo stove. The boys discussed the recent assassination attempt on former President Trump and the major historical implications. We also talked about the Nation...

This week the boys are fresh off the the 4th of July holiday. We discussed how we spent our holiday. Then we got into our cigar, The Year of the Dragon by Rocky Patel. We talked about the controversy surrounding the trademark and how there’s like 20 different Year of the Dragon’s.  Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a story about an Indian woman who dismembered a lover, a woman hiring a hit man...

In this episode the boys talk about their weekend with a very special b-day party. On this pre 4th of July show. On the Herf this week we do a first a redux review of the Pledge of Allegiance 24’ edition. These cigars are smoking great and we discuss our top Independence Day movies and all things 4th of July. Patrol Gone Wild is back this week with wife poisoning her husbands Mountain Dew over a p...

This week the boys are joined by former MLB player, cigar aficionado, and Syracuse Mets Coach J.P. Arencibia. We got to talk about what it was like to make it to the pros and what it was like to make MLB history in his debut. We then got into how his love of cigars developed after his playing career. J.P. Also shared the story of how he met his now wife. (Here’s a hint shoot your shot boys) This a...

This week the boys are joined by Aganorsa Leaf Vice President, Terence Riley. Terence sat down with us to talk all things Aganorsa Leaf and we got to review the newly released Arsenio that debuted at PCA 24. Terence gave us the back story behind the project then we touched on everything from sports to the inspiration behind the Lunatic 10x100 monster cigar. Patrol gone wild is back again this week...

This week the boys are joined by RoMa Craft Co-Founder Mike Rosales! We touched on Mike’s love of bourbon, and his version of RoMa Crafts founding. Then we got to talk about the new evolution of the Cromagnon Blend. What is was like making a big changing to the original line and how he thinks it helps the evolution of the brand given the current tobacco market. This all went down while we smoked t...

The boys are back this week with a candid discussion on all things Father’s Day. We discuss what it means to us and the experiences of us with all being at different stages of fatherhood. We also discuss our Father’s Day plans and what we hope them to be. In honor of Father’s Day Caleb was steered the discussion of the best (and worst) dads of television and film. This all went down while we smoke...

This episode we are joined by Juan Lugo, founder of Don Doroteo cigars. Juan and the boys sat down discussed the founding of the brand and Juan’s journey of the American dream from serving in our military all the way to founding an up and coming cigar brand that is putting out some of the finest aged cigars in the industry. This conversation was had while we got to review the all new El Alcalde th...