Holy Smokes Club Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! I'm your host, Steve Reiter, and today, we have a very special guest joining us: Ashley Early. In this episode, Ashley shares their personal journey of making a significant life change, one that involved leaving their job and moving back to their hometown. They open up about the emotional process of making this decision, as well as the deep sense of...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Holy Smokes! Welcome back to another episode of Holy Smokes! In today's episode, titled "Seattle Chapter," we dive into the captivating and life-changing stories of new people joining our sacred circle. Host Steve Reiter, along with guests Zack, Buzz Leonard, and Jim Canfield, share their personal experiences of brotherhood, camaraderie, and deep conversation...

Welcome to another episode of Holy Smokes. In this week's episode our host, Steve Reiter, sits down with a special guest, Jim Canfield, to discuss a wide range of captivating stories and experiences. During the episode, Jim takes us on an adventurous journey, starting with his experience of buying a house through a short sale. From panicking about cashier's checks to successfully bidding on the ho...

In todays Holy Smokes episode guest Stan Wallace shares his journey of deepening his understanding and grounding in his faith while navigating the challenges of academia. Stan discusses the importance of Christians engaging in philosophy, history, literature, and neuroscience, and bringing biblical principles into the conversation. He highlights the need for integration between theology and philos...

In today's episode, host Steve Reiter is joined by the passionate and experienced fisherman, Sam Vandervalk. Get ready to dive into the captivating world of fishing as Sam shares his insights on changing fishing conditions, the joy of creating memorable experiences for guests, and the power of connecting with others through the sport. Tune in as they also discuss the groundbreaking career of Tony...

On this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter welcomes guest Brett Clemmer, who shares a personal journey of faith, marriage, and professional growth. Brett recounts the challenges he and his wife faced in their first year of marriage and their subsequent return to faith. He discusses their experiences working at a homeless shelter, starting a software company, and the turning point that led h...

In this episode of Holy Smokes, Steve Reiter is joined by guest Travis Bowman as they dive into the fascinating story of Peter Francisco, an American Revolutionary War hero. Travis, who is a descendant of Peter Francisco, shares his journey of discovering his ancestor's impactful legacy and his determination to bring his story to life through a book and potentially a film adaptation. Along the way...

 In this episode of Holy Smokes, host Steve Reiter and guest Andrew Lawson dive into the world of cigars, sharing their experiences exploring different cigar shops and discovering hidden gems in the Central Florida area. They discuss the Corona Cigar family, particularly Jeff Borsoitz and his impressive farm, as well as other favorite spots like Executive in Sanford. The conversation also touches...

Eric Reinhold made a pier lounge at his place in the Orlando-area, and Steve sits down to talk about the conception and construction of his hangout. —————————————— 
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Steve Reiter sits down with Eric Reinhold to talk about his writing, financial career, and personal life. Eric created a fictional town, Mount Dora, which was featured in his book and popular with the Chamber of Commerce. He also talks about his financial career and launching his own business with his children involved. Eric talks about his approach to creative writing and creating a story that Ch...

Steve sits down with guest Joe Dalton to discuss his journey from struggling with addiction to owning a thriving cigar lounge. Joe shares his story of hitting rock bottom and the importance of taking things one day at a time. He also talks about his admiration for his grandfather's wisdom and commitment to his family. In addition to his business ventures, Joe is involved in recovery and speaks at...

Reuben Ndjerareou is relatively new to the Holy Smokes community, but he's an active member, and when Steve kept being told by a handful of 2022 Conclave participants that he NEEDED to interview him, he jumped at the opportunity. Hear Reuben's story of splitting his childhood between his home country of Chad and the US and his heart for his African people. —————————————— 
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At the recent 2022 Holy Smokes Conclave, a member that Steve has wanted to interview since the beginning of the podcast relented ... but he expressed a desire for his episode to not be in the main feed. Here's Steve's summary of that episode and why you should consider supporting this show. —————————————— 
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Brian Olson has proven to not only be a Holy Smokes leader in the Tampa Bay area but also in our worldwide group. Hear about Brian's career in auto sales and his recent retirement, but also how he and Scott Smith have helped turn the Tampa Bay chapter into one of our fastest-growing groups!! —————————————— 
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At the recent Conclave '22 (our annual Colorado get-together), more than a handful of people came up to Steve and said, "You GOTTA interview Tom Kakadelis." Hear about Tom's years as a pastor, owning some cigar lounges throughout the Carolinas, brokering, and even spending a couple of hours with the GOAT, Michael Jordan, over cigars!!! —————————————— 
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If you're in the Facebook group, you've undoubtedly seen Scott Smith posting. He's one of the leaders of the Tampa Bay chapter and a pillar in the Holy Smokes community. Hear about Scott's story, what drives him, and how Christ fundamentally changed his life. —————————————— 
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Matt Hammitt seemed to be crushing life as the lead singer of Sanctus Real, but the road life was wearing on him and his family, so he stepped out of the boat and moved into a solo career, as well as other interests and opportunities. —————————————— 
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Darren Tyler moved to the Nashville area and started managing musicians until he felt God's call to be a pastor. Steve really enjoyed getting to know Darren, talking music, and cigars. —————————————— 
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David Ask moved to the Nashville area to be in the music industry, but he's found his success through an invention he created. He's found big business & mindset breakthroughs through being involved in some mastermind groups over the years. Hear David's story, what a mastermind is, and of course, Rapid Fire Questions! —————————————— 
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David Ask moved to the Nashville area to be in the music industry, but he's found his success through an invention he created. He's found big business & mindset breakthroughs through being involved in some mastermind groups over the years. Hear David's story, what a mastermind is, and of course, Rapid Fire Questions! —————————————— 
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Ever since our founder moved to Franklin (TN) earlier this year, he's been getting to know the community out there. Jamie Slingerland is one of the really good guys to get to know if you're planning on visiting. Steve recently had a chance to sit down with him at his large backyard patio that's nearly completed. —————————————— 
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Harold "Max" Maxwell has one of the craziest stories Steve has ever featured. The guy has lived a full life, from raising big cats to becoming Santa ... he has a heart of gold. —————————————— 
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Charles Robinson founded Atsiniki Cigars to help fund his ministry to Native American tribes across the western United States and Canada. Hear his story. —————————————— 
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Holy Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— 
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Holy Smokes Founder Kay Hiramine recently sat down with Steve to talk about some foundational Holy Smokes pillars. —————————————— 
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