Holy Smokes Club Podcast

Steve brings on two Holy Smokes members from Southern California (Tim Long & Kyle Garrett) that are embarking on creating "The Pacific Cigar Show." They also talk about Kyle & Tim's YouTube show & podcast, "Dad's Smoking Cigars" and how they got it started. The Pacific Cigar Show Date: Mar 28, 2020 Time: 11:00 AM â€" 7:00 PM Location: V.I.P Cigar Lounge 9044 W Union Hills Dr Suite #104 Peoria, AZ...

You've heard bits and pieces of Steve Reiter's story as he's interviewed previous guests, but this podcast's host had yet to be featured himself. The Godfather, Kay Hiramine and Carl Moeller sat down with Steve recently to talk about his story, his career, his family, his business, his latest projects, and how Holy Smokes impacted his life. to contact Steve about the podcast courses he talked abou...

John Ramstead has gone through the wringer. He was a successful Navy fighter pilot only to have his career derailed by a softball injury shortly after getting his orders to go to Top Gun. In 2000, he was the co-founder of a tech company and worth $17M, only to have the dot-com bubble burst and lose it all. Then in 2011, he was a very successful financial advisor only to have a horse accident nearl...

Lubanga Olara Geofrey, known to friends as Geofrey was a child soldier kidnapped 4 times by Joseph Kony's Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda & South Sudan. You may remember Kony from Invisible Children's viral campaign Kony 2012, but Geofrey has a gripping story of kidnap, escape, being re-kidnapped with the threat of execution for desertion, to becoming Kony's personal chef. Host Steve Reiter sits...

Jason Burkett had a normal life growing up in southern California, he played sports and joined the Army ... but he got caught up with a white supremacist gang in the Army. When Christ got ahold of him, everything changed ... then he was introduced to Holy Smokes and he found a community he'd never experienced. In this episode, Steve Reiter interviews Jason about all that and more! —————————————— B...

Sometimes a wife is willing to 'tolerate' the smell of a cigar to hang with her hubby. Sometimes she tries one, then tries another, then becomes a fan. That's part of the story of Etienne & Megan Hardre. Steve Reiter interviewed them at The Lion's Den in Monument, CO and finds out how they met and how cigars have brought them closer! ——————————————
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The Babylon Bee brings so much joy to so many in the Holy Smokes community, but who is Editor-In-Chief Kyle Mann? Kyle sits down with Steve Reiter at Culebra Cigar Co. in Ontario, CA to talk about his move from construction to satire, where his sense of humor came from, the history of The Bee, and more. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an...

Many people are familiar with his famous father, Dr. James Dobson, but few people know who Ryan Dobson is. Steve Reiter sat down with Ryan to talk about his adoption, what it was like to grow up and see his dad become a 'Christian celebrity', his triumphs & struggles, and how he got into cigars & Holy Smokes. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't mi...

"Wines made from lemons, not grapes" is the slogan of Evergood Elixirs. On this edition of the Holy Smokes Podcast, Steve Reiter sat down with Evergood Elixirs founder, Matthew Hexter. They talk about the childhood obstacles Matthew overcame, how God got ahold of him, how he met his wife, and how he came up with the idea of making citrus wines. Check out Evergood Elixirs online: https://www.evergo...

While Jason Storbakken was raised in Wisconsin, he's become a true New Yorker. Whether it's as the pastor of Manhattan Mennonite Fellowship (in NYC), or his role as the Director of Spiritual Formation at The Bowery Mission, or his new role with the Brooklyn Peace Center, Jason has a story that many can identify with. Steve Reiter caught up with Jason a couple of weeks ago in his Brooklyn backyard....

Carl Moeller's been a busy guy since this podcast was started, so Steve Reiter drove up to Louisville (by Boulder) to catch him before they'll get together next in late-December & early-January. Carl talks about his life, lessons he's learned, and of course, he answers his Rapid Fire Q's. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and ple...

The Godfather of Holy Smokes, Kay Hiramine calls the women that show up … The Holy Grail and one of the staples of the Colorado Springs gatherings is Megan Hardre. Steve Reiter sits down with Megan to learn more about her story, who she is, AND her deeply personal 3 historical guests for a Holy Smoke. ——————————————
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James Anderson has thus far lived an extraordinary life. Hollywood screenwriter, exec, director, VERY successful Southern California realtor ... the quintessential small-town boy that found success in Hollywood, but despite that success, his marriage was falling apart. On this episode Steve Reiter get's James to unpack his story of small-town Colorado-kid, to Biola University, to Hollywood, to Rea...

Many of us in the 'secret' Facebook group have seen Derek Fullmer's Lion's Den, but who is Derek? Where did Lion's Den come from? Steve Reiter sits down with Derek to find out more. —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Get a 7-day free trial of Blinkist: http://holysmokes.club/blink Make a tax-ded...

He's produced 4 X-Men movies, 4 Star Trek movies, 2 Fantastic Fours, the Planet of the Apes reboot, The Promise with Oscar Isaac & Christian Bale, and many, many more. Steve Reiter sits down with veteran Hollywood producer Ralph Winter and finds out, how did Ralph get his start, what changes has he seen during his years in Hollywood, what a producer actually does, and much, much more. Ralph's IMDB...

Sometimes a wife is willing to 'tolerate' the smell of a cigar to hang with her hubby. Sometimes she tries one, then tries another, then becomes a fan. That's part of the story of Brett & Erin Kunkle. Steve Reiter interviews them at their home in Orange County, CA and finds out how they met, what it was like dating a single mom in college, and how cigars have brought them closer! Find out more abo...

Everyone knows him as one of the main hosts of the Colorado Springs chapter but hosts Steve Reiter and Kay Hiramine wanted to take a deeper dive into Paul Filidis's story. Learn about Paul's hippie years, how he nearly went to prison in Turkey for drug offenses, and how everything changed in Afghanistan in the '70s, and what's behind Paul's hugs ... which are the best in the world. ——————————————...

Steve Reiter sits down with Matthew McDavid for this mini-episode. How did Culebra start? How did Matthew get turned on to cigars? Take a listen! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Get a 7-day free trial of Blinkist: http://holysmokes.club/blink Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal:  paypal...

Holy Smoker Gunnar Johnson has shared the stage with the biggest names in money ... Larry Burkett, Dave Ramsey, Ron Blue, Howard Dayton, and more. Listen to Steve Reiter and Kay Hiramine talk to Gunnar about his story, his passions, and of course ... cigars!!! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone....

Get tips on how to start a thriving Holy Smokes from the Orange County (CA) Chapter! Brett Kunkle and Sean Hatfield join host, Steve Reiter to talk about how they grew their group to 40+ consistently showing up! —————————————— Be sure to click 'Subscribe' on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss an episode and please share this with someone. Get a 7-day free trial of Blinkist: http://holysm...

Ethan Nicolle was an award-winning illustrator before joining the staff as the Creative Director for the Babylon Bee. On this edition of the Holy Smokes Podcast, Steve Reiter interviews Ethan at Culebra Cigar Company in Ontario, CA and they talk about Ethan's faith journey, how a small-town boy from southern Oregon ended up becoming a viral sensation with Axe Cop ,   how he fell in love with cigar...

Holy Smokes has been a 'secret' Facebook group since it's founding and has grown slowly since, but we've created a public Facebook page at  https://www.facebook.com/holysmokescigarclub Steve Reiter & Kay Hiramine talk more about this announcement. --------------------------------- Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal:  paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or learn more about our Patreon support page, che...

What does a Holy Smokes gathering look like? How does one get a local chapter going? What are the benefits for the host? Learn all that and more as hosts Steve Reiter and Kay Hiramine talk with Holy Smokes-Colorado Springs hosts Paul Filidis and Megan & Etienne Hardre. Make a tax-deductible donation via PayPal:  paypal.me/holysmokesclub Or learn more about our Patreon support page, check it out he...

Kei Hiramine shares the powerful story of his transformative spiritual journey and how it led him from a Buddhist background to a profound relationship with Jesus Christ. His experiences span diverse contexts, including mountain retreats, high school explorations, humanitarian efforts, and church planting. Kei recounts a profound spiritual encounter in the mountains, where a blinding light and an...

Steve Reiter, alongside guests Matt Heard and Kei Hiramine, delves into the rich history and fundamental concepts that birthed the Holy Smokes community. This is the first part of a two part episode exploring the essence and growth of Holy Smokes, a unique fellowship centered around faith, friendship, fine tobacco, and meaningful conversations. Kei Hiramine shares the origins, starting with privat...