Long Ash Podcast

The Long Ash Podcast welcomes JR Cigars Lead Buyer for the Procurement Team Warren Dubell. Warren shares with Nick and Chris his journey leading up to working in the cigar business and what are some of his favorite cigars to smoke. Listen to the full episode on YouTube and Spotify today!

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, we invited the Executive VP of Kristoff Cigars Jarrid Trudeau to hop on and talk about how he landed the job at Kristoff, their most recent line Tres Compadres, and a brief overview of Kristoff’s portfolio.

On the newest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, David Spirt of E.P. Carrillo Cigars is back in studio to discuss the new "essence" line from E.P. Carrillo that will be coming out later this year. Watch the full episode as Nick and David enjoy the first two cigars of this delicious cigar line from E.P. Carrillo.

In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris respond to a message they received on instagram about the proper steps of "breaking into the industry". Watch the full episode to hear their responses!

While smoking Liga Privadas from Drew Estate, Nick and Chris recap their fun-filled weekend visiting breweries in South Jersey and Brooklyn, New York for next month's cigar magazine article! Tune in now!

On today's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the discontinuation of Foundation Cigars line that started it all for them, the El Gueguense. The boys discuss their admiration for the cigar and how it impacted their lives. Tune in now!

In the latest episode of Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris enjoy the classic Ashton ESG while talking about how big market sports teams commit highway robbery with the cost of experiincing going to one of their games! Tune in now!

In this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, we welcome Reinier Lorenzo, founder and master blender of HVC Cigars. Reinier talked to us about his unorthodox journey to becoming a cigar blender, and what we can look forward to from HVC this year! Enjoy!

On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sat down with Alex Wghorn, Brand Activation Manager of Davidoff Cigars. Alex discusses his journey from a college athlete, to working for one of the most prestigious cigar brands in the industry. Tune in now to hear Alex Weghorn's story!

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris both smoke the Mi Querida Triqui Traca while discussing their takeaways from the training session they had this past week with Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust. Listen to the full episode now!

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris enjoy some cigars from Arturo Fuente while discussing how they've remained one of the most desired companies within the industry for this long! Listen to the full episode, now!

While smoking two new cigars from Crowned Heads, Nick and Chris discuss this year's PCA convention, the value of Cubans vs. New World cigars, and why there should be a halt on new cigar releases to restore the balance in the industry. Listen now and enjoy!

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the world's perception of Italian American culture and voice some of their frustrations! Watch the episode now!

In the latest episode of Long Ash Podcast, Nick discusses his adventures to Camp Camacho with his team and all the fun times he had! Listen to the full episode on Spotify and YouTube today!

For our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sat down with David Spirt of E.P. Carrillo Cigars. David is the Chief Operating Manager at E.P. Carrillo. David and Nick talk about his journey through the cigar industry as well as the recent success E.P. Carrillo has endured! Tune in now to hear the latest episode!

On our latest episode of "Industry Insider", we met up with "Master Your Ash" to discuss the cigar journey he's currently on, while simultaneously concurring the spirit business! Watch now!

In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss the decline of cuisine in the world today while smoking some festive cigars for St. Patrick's Day! Listen to the full episode now!

In Episode 6 of Industry Insider, Chris interviews Adam Guard, Owner of Dreeamer Cigars. The two discuss Adam’s path within the industry over the last three years which eventually led him to collaborate with Dennis Rodman. Watch now!

On a new episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris smoke the 2024 Freestyle Live collection from Drew Estate. Enjoy!

For our 200th Episode, Nick and Chris are joined by Derek to discuss the various Top Cigar Lists of 2023 throughout the industry. Watch now and leave your comments on what your thoughts were on the Top Cigar lists of 2023!

In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris smoke the new Mil Dias Maduro from Crowned Heads all while talking about the ongoing battle between Gurkha and Davidoff cigars about the "Year of the Dragon" trademark. Enjoy!

While Nick and Jim smoke the new E.P. Carrillo Encore Black, the two discuss the shake-up of cigar trade shows we’ll be seeing throughout 2024!

For the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Punch Brand Manager John Hakim visits the studio to talk about the Punch Golden Era, where the direction of Punch is headed, and defends the Punch Chinese New Year Series!

In the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick discusses his trip to the J.C. Newman factory in Tampa, while he and Chris discuss Halfwheel's Top 25 Cigars of 2023. Watch the full episode now!

On the newest episode of Industry Insider, Chris sits down with the Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Crowned Heads. Chris and Danny talk about his path in the cigar industry, what it's like working for Crowned Heads now, and some of Danny's coolest moments within the industry. Listen now!