Long Ash Podcast

On the new segment under the Long Ash Podcast umbrella, Secret Chris interviews Maduro Aficionado, a Certified Cigar Sommelier who's taken the Cigar TikTok world by storm. Check out his interview now!

Halloween isn't over yet here at JR Cigars! Nick and Secret Chris are all dressed up for Halloween and smoking some gems from the Tatuaje Monster Series collection! If you're still in the mood for Halloween festivities, this episode is for you! Enjoy!

On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sits down with Laurel Tilley, Brand Development Manager for AJ Fernandez Cigars. Laurel talks about what life is like working with the Cigar Godfather, life after Macanudo, and her beginnings in the industry! Check it out now!

While smoking the new line extension of the Crowned Heads Mil Dias, Nick and Chris debate all things pizza! Check out our live episode now!

From Jada and Will to Nick’s pitch to become the USA President, the guys chat while smoking delicious cigars! A New Episode is out now!

Nick and Secret Chris have Alex, Mark, and Zach from The Cigar Guys Podcast & Besa Cigars in the studio to talk about their brand, their success in the Cigar Community on TikTok, and much more! Enjoy!

Michael Herklots of Ferio Tego stops by the studio to discuss the new Ferio Tego Summa and how art and blending cigars are one in the same. The episode is available now so listen and enjoy!

Nick and Chris discuss their personal “white whale” cigars of the industry as well as proper restaurant patron etiquette. Enjoy!

Our new private label Crafted By JR launched this week. Nick and Chris discuss the process of collaborating with Crowned Heads to revamp this popular private label! Enjoy!

With Nick smoking the brand new "Girl With No Name" from Deadwood Tobacco and Secret Chris smoking an extension line of the Baccarat Barber Pole, the guys discussed their thoughts on infused cigars as well as their favorite cereal! 

While smoking the Ferio Tego Summa, Nick and Chris discuss price increases on cigars over the last few years and how disappointing the Yankees were this past season.

Nick and Secret Chris smoke the Metapa from Foundation Cigars while discussing how cigars mirror art, their early candidates for their Top 25 list of 2023, and Secret Chris' film showcase he put together this past weekend. Enjoy!

On this weeks episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Christian Eiroa of Eiroa cigars stops by to talk about the History of Eiroa, the cigar industry’s win over the FDA, and what new brands they displayed at PCA this year. Enjoy!

Between the cigars they're smoking to how Maine is a haunted state, Nick and Secret Chris discuss a whole lotta randomness on this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast.

While smoking the Davidoff Nicaragua 10th Anniversary, Nick and Chris discuss and debate a topic that they saw online. Who is the best cinematic fictional athlete of all time? Leave your answer in the comments below.

Nick and Chris smoke the unreleased cigar from Crowned Heads, "La Vereda" all while talking about the impact of influencers and a quick review of #oppenheimer! Enjoy!

On our latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick sits down with Terence Reilly of Aganorsa Leaf cigars. Terence, the Vice President of Aganorsa, talked to Nick about PCA, their new line in the Rare Leaf Maduro, and other brands that customers keep flocking to. Watch the full episode now and enjoy!

Although Nick and Chris didn't go to PCA, the guys discussed Las Vegas's busy weekend between the PCA showcase, UFC 290, and the NBA Summer League!

We visited Nick Melillo’s new office to catch up with him earlier this year! Check out the full interview now and make sure to check out our July issue of “Cigar Magazine” featuring Nick Melillo as well.

Here is the second part of the Steve Saka interview for the Long Ash Podcast! We hope you enjoy!

The man, the myth, the legend visited our studio today to chop it up with Nick! Here is Steve Saka himself! Check out Part 1 now! Part 2 comes out next Friday 6/30.

On the latest episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris discuss how to deal with internet trolls and some basketball debates midst the NBA Finals wrapping up this week. Enjoy!

On this week's episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris review Zino Davidoff's Cigar Etiquette Book he wrote back in 1967!

On the latest episode of Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Secret Chris are smoking the newest private label from JR Cigars, the Havoc. while discussing a range of topics from the NBA Finals to Gladiators. Enjoy!

On a new episode of the Long Ash Podcast, Nick and Chris talk about the "Holy Grail" cigars floating around the industry that we've been fortunate enough to get our hands on. Watch now!