Leadership of the Leaf

Two brothers of the leaf discuss the Premium Cigar Association and other cigar related news. Austin is smoking an Alec Bradley’s Magic Toast and Dice is smoking a CAO Bones. The PCA was in Las Vegas from July 8 thru 12 this year, sadly we could not make it. This did not stop us from finding out information to share, who’s coming out with what and what are the newest cigar company out there? Just h...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to share each of their insights about how to achieve different flavor profiles from cigars. Austin is smoking Crucible 2021 by Diesel and Dice is smoking a Rojas Street Taco Barbacoa. These two cigars are full of flavors, which is perfect for the cigar segment. The leadership segment is about how to influence your team. A strong leader would need to learn this ski...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about different types of humidors to choose from. The conversation will help guide and lead to which humidor is right for you, the listeners. Austin is smoking a Fat Bottom Betty which is part of the three sweet bitches and Dice is smoking a Jacobs Ladder by Southern Draw. The leadership segment will have a very open discussion about h...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking Drew Estate Acid 20 Connecticut and Dice is smoking Cerberus Guardian of the Farm by Aganorsa. The two brothers talk about different cigar terms. Some of terms you may know and some you may not, either way it will be a good refresher all. The leadership segment, the two broth...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking a Macanudo M and Dice is smoking Fu Manchu by Punch. The two brothers talk about the anatomy of a cigar. This discussion is to help out the new cigar smokers and to refresh the brothers & sisters of the leaf that could use a refresher. The leadership segment of the podcas...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have a candid conversation this Memorial Day to pay respect to those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and to also talk about price versus quality. First a Memorial Day remembrance, Neal Vaughn was Austin’s grandfather who was a tank commander who stormed Normandy beach 2 days after D-Day, a respectful salute. Austin is smoking the E.P. Carrillo P...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking Bones by CAO and Dice is smoking Magic Toast by Alec Bradley cigar. The two brothers have a discussion about box press cigars. The discussion is about how they are made and reasons to why they have that box pressed shaped. Good information to share and they also share each of...

Side Bar Episode 5 : Is There a 2nd Chance 5/10/22 Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have a candid conversation about giving someone a second chance. Austin is smoking a Rojas Street Taco Barbacoa and Dice is smoking a Casa 1910 Cuchillo Parado. Side topic of giving someone or a cigar, a second chance. Time is money and money is time, do we want to waste either of those resources on a second ch...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking the Illusione TAA 2021 Exclusive and Dice is smoking a Blanco NINE cigar. The two brothers have a discussion for the cigar segment, to keep the cellophane on or off? They share some information and opinions about the internal cellophane cigar question. The leadership segment...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have a candid conversation about, is better to be loved or to be feared. Austin is smoking a Black Label Trading Company Deliverance Porcelain and Dice is smoking a Vorieo Duck & Sun. The debate tears into the topic and both parties share each of their opinions. Each side of the coin is being flipped between the pros and the cons, enjoy this side bar with t...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking the Undercrown Dogma Maduro and Dice is smoking the CAO Amazon Basin. The two brothers have a discussion about the health concerns associated with cigar smoking. They share the pros, the cons, the myths and the facts. How can a cigar be healthy? The leadership portion, they w...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking the Vorieo 1KVI:XXIX Platinum and Dice is smoking the Vorieo 1KVI:XXIX Gold. The two brothers share their thoughts and techniques on the proper way to light a cigar by way of different methods. They share different cigar troubles once the smoking process has begun. In order t...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have a candid conversation about the candela cigars. Austin is smoking a Filthy Hooligan Shamrock by Alec Bradley and Dice is smoking a 2012 by Oscar; both these cigars are barber poles with a candela wrapper. St. Patrick’s Day, is celebrated by wearing green, these two guys are smoking green and drink green. These discuss the rich history of this green wearing...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. This episode, Austin is smoking a Warfighter 7.62 mm and Dice is smoking a Fat Bottom Betty. The two brothers have a conversation about cigar traditions. They talk about the most common ones and a little history behind them.  They share a few of their own traditions and ask what are some traditions the...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have a candid conversation about the cigars of the year. Austin is smoking an Undercrown 10 by Drew Estate and Dice is smoking an Undercrown 10 by Drew Estate. Cigar of the year is a very high accolade to achieve. Having such a prestigious honor will almost always boost cigar orders. How much of it is a gimmick and how much is it for advertisement money? This i...

Episode 4 : Circle of Smoke, Circle of Bosses 3/1/22 Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. Austin is smoking a Liga Undercrown Sun Grown Robusto and Dice is smoking a La Gianna Connecticut. There are so many different flavors that crosses over the palate, how can anyone notice what is in that swirl of smoke? The two share different techniques t...

Introduction of two brothers of the leaf, sharing with the listeners of what the pod cast will be about.  We will talk about cigars, how we smoke them, tips and knowledge we have learn throughout our history of smoking.  Sharing our knowledge of leadership is the second part of this pod cast.

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. Austin is smoking an Liga Undercrown Sun Grown and Dice is smoking a La Giana. Accountability is something that is lacking with leadership. Why is this a factor for leaders to understand the importance of accountability? The issue falls in the lap of the leader; accountability starts and stops with the conf...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars. Deadlines, something that all leaders must be able to utilize as his or her advantage. The importance of having a deadline and what are the specifications for making a deadline. Just as important to having a deadline, humidification for cigars is a must for any person that stores premium cigars at home. The...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation the Tobacco Plus Expo in Las Vegas. Sharing what was seen at the trade show this year.  They talk about some of the new premium cigars that will be on the market in the future.  A few smaller brands that may not be in your area, but have a great quality and appeal that will take notice. There is a few puffs of knowledge mixed...

Two brothers of the leaf sit down to have an open conversation about leadership and cigars.  There certain guidelines to follow when enjoy a cigar, we will discuss five things a cigar person should do and five things that a cigar person should not do.  We will have an open discussion about how a good leader should be able to walk the walk and talk the talk.  Light up those cigars, l...