James and Jeff present: Tales from the Phoenix Cigar Lounge

Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian are joined by esteemed guest and sports guru, Kyle, to talk about the upcoming draft. We also get the chance to chat about the world's oldest profession, the worst game on steam, what makes an athlete hungry for success, and much more! We also have a polarizing (amongst us) HVC Cerro cigar.

James, Jeff, and Julian get together for a conversation about cigar humidification systems, motorcycle maintenance, when you have to murder your friends, and whether James is the AH? All over a El Güegüense by foundation cigars.

He's a good time but don't call him a fungi! Friend of the podcast Jim, providing us with an exceedingly enjoyable My Father Lancero, joins to talk about food, Jeff's little mistakes, Jeff's culinary war crimes, our favorite types of mushrooms, what it means to serve food, and much more!

The immensely talented and entertaining John Voelz joins us for a smoke (John partakes with a pipe and we have La Barba Red Label) and to talk about where he's at, where he is going, playing music, the nature of ideas and how to prime the mind, what the clothes we ware mean, and so much more! Also, John rocks our socks off with a sweet original tune! Check out his website so you can see where he's...

We are joined by first time guest, self described "just another guy" Dylan. Dylan graciously provides us with a handful of lovely Montecristo 1935 cigars, and we chat all matters of cigar preferences, ordering online, what got us into tobacco, how we found our place at the lounge, home cigar storage, and much more!

Joined by friend of the podcast Joe Bailey, we attempt to smoke two varieties of Cromagnon cigars (Roma Craft) and catch up on the workings of work, politics, happenings in the hockey world, the delicate art of raising children, and much more!

Producer extraordinar, King Julian, brings a very special guest!

Today we try The Plugg from the cigar authority, every year the cigar authority comes out with a cigar or two and we light up this unknown blend torpedo. As usual we hit all the no go topics with sensitivity and care. We discuss: how some factories make cigars for other brands, how older cars were better, and hit some news and politics.

We enjoy a La Palina Black Label cigar while recounting our trip down to the Bay Area. Prepare for stories of pride night at the arena, pure prius power, Hops & Scotch, what went down at the Danville cigar lounge, and more! You can check out the Danville Cigar Fine Wine and Gifts website at: http://danvillecigar.com/

Kyle joins Jeff, James, and Julian to talk all things football! We also enjoy an excellent, and powerful, La Palina KB series PT 3 cigar.

Micheal, AKA The Fishin Mortician, joins James, Jeff, and Julian to have a Free Will cigar and talk about how his online presence came about, some of his experiences fishing, how he got into bait making, and much more! You can check out his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@TheFishinMortician And also his website at https://thefishinmortician.com

Jeff, James, Harold, and Julian come together to celebrate their favorite episodes, guests, and cigars of the year. We review the podcast stats, explain our individual picks, and reach an expert committee consensus, all while enjoying some Atabey Brujos (plus other delightful) cigars.

James, Jeff and Julian meet up at the lounge towards the end of peak to smoke a La Barba Ricochet Blue and talk the roundness of the earth, debrief on James' housewarming party, reflect on Jeff's motorcycle odyssey, and much more!

This episode was recorded near the start of peak with James, Jeff, and Julian (plus some others who briefly stopped by the lounge). We talk diving into the new season with Black Friday, a little bit of party prep and housekeeping, Jeff's astounding luck, reasons to smoke a cigar, and much more over an agreeable Kristoff Kristania.

It's the start of peak for UPS so James, Harold, Julian plus a fashionably late Jeff get together for a Micallef Red and some catching up! Harold tells us about Texas travels and basketball, James gets into his new living situation, Jeff wonders what's up with his neighbors, and Julian talks about shooting his first firearm? All that and more in our 80th episode!

Jeff brings a wonderful and highly anticipated guest, his almost-sister-in-law Marissa of "The Carnivore Nutritionist" (link below). Marissa gives us the rundown on her educational background, her variety of jobs, general philosophy on food, and the some of the science and research that informs that philosophy. James and Julian soak it all in and enjoy a sublime Davidoff Aniversario #3. Marissa's...

Does your throat ache? Feeling unwell or congested? You're not alone! Join a partially ill crew of James, Jeff, and Julian for some lighter cigars and medicinal beverages.

Join Jeff, James, Harold, Ken and Julian at our delightful dinner party! James makes some delicious birria tacos, Julian messes up the recording, and we all share our election predictions (with plenty of cigars and drinks as well).

Joe joins James, Jeff and Julian to have a box-pressed Norteño and chat about pests, motorcycles, food, diet/eating habits, and much more!

New friend of the podcast Curtis joins us to introduce himself, tell some jokes, and regale us with stories of his family, cars, pool, and golf. Thoroughly entertained, the crew enjoys a variety of cigars including the intriguingly named Fah King Good cigar.

Friend of the podcast Jim joins us, bringing some special slaw and extra special angelica wine. With some additional treats from James, Jeff, and Harold, we share plenty of laughs and chat about food, fine dining, yoga, and not recognizing people you see frequently.

James brings a few lovely Diamond Crown Maximus cigars for Jeff and Julian to enjoy as we all catch up on the happenings of the week. Also, further debriefing on the New England Cigar Expo courtesy of James.

James returns fresh from the New England Cigar Expo to tell Jeff, Julian, and Graydon all about the happenings. Who was there and what goodies did he get? What did he smoke and eat? What went down with that bundle of literal gold? Plus, Jeff graciously brings a Cuba Libre One for everyone to enjoy and discuss.

Jeff brings an Alec Bradley Superstition for James and Julian to enjoy. Plus, Julian has questions about setting up his tupperdor, what to look for with online retailers, and what cigar brands and types to explore. We also touch on a wedding James ministered, some tobacco shops to visit, the Vikings doing their thing, and James' upcoming trip.

Jeff, James, Julian, and Harold are joined by friends of the podcast Graydon and Gary for a Quesada Oktoberfest cigar and conversations about football, how we buy cigars, James Earl Jones, white guilt, under and overrated sticks, and much more! Julian also gets (and shares) some wonderful gifts for helping with the pod.