Smoke and Steel

Welcome back to Smoke and Steel! In Episode 4, Walt and the crew dive deep into cigar smoking limits, brand loyalty, and the ever-changing cigar shop landscape. From golf course disasters to car troubles, this episode has it all!⏰ TIMESTAMPS ⏰0:04 - Opening banter and cigar introductions8:24 - How many cigars is TOO many? The crew weighs in13:10 - Cigar shop news: Cigars Cigars (Colmar) becomes...

After an incredible night with 8 of our 9-person crew at the social club, I couldn't sleep thinking about what we're really trying to accomplish with the Smoke and Steel podcast. Eddie gave us the ultimate compliment - he feels like he's right there with us when listening in his truck. That's exactly what we set out to do. In this solo episode, I break down our three main goals: re...

Welcome to the debut episode of Smoke and Steel! Join Walt, Mark, Rob, Jim "Godfather", and Eric as they share their cigar origin stories and dive into authentic conversations about cigar culture, lounge etiquette, and the friendships forged over premium tobacco. 🔥 SUBSCRIBE for new episodes 📱 Follow us on social media for updates and behind-the-scenes content ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Col...

Join Walt on a solo episode as he shares the incredible story of how he finally landed the perfect domino table for his cigar lounge! From Facebook Marketplace hunting to a rescue mission with friend Mark, this episode has it all - plus a bonus discovery at Old Havana Cigars in Pennsylvania. Whether you're setting up your own cigar lounge or just love a good treasure hunt story, this episode s...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Smoke and Steel cigar podcast! This completely impromptu episode features myself and Mark sharing stories about how we met at Sir Stogies cigar shop and our journey into the world of premium cigars. We dive into the community aspect of cigar shops, Mark's transition from flavored cigars to premium smokes, and why finding friendship through cigars has be...

Episode Update: Why I'm Starting a Discord Community (+ Early Episode Access!)Had to jump on here and explain the whole scheduling situation with the Smoke and Steel podcast episodes. Long story short - I got a little carried away recording solo content early on, and now the group episode we just recorded won't come out for almost a month. That's just not going to work. So here's w...

Another incremental episode where I promise the crew is real and coming soon! 😅 From my perspective, I've recorded 4 episodes in a week. From yours... well, it's been a month of "getting the guys together." But we're actually close now - maybe this Sunday, maybe Tuesday. What's in This Episode:🎙️ Podcast Distribution Updates - We're now on Spotify! Search "Smoke...

Welcome to Episode 0.75 of the Smoke & Steel PodcastYeah, I know... another solo episode. But after the 24 hours I just had, I needed to light up, hit record, and unload a bit. In this one, I talk about:🚿 Buckets of rain and a leaky ceiling💧 A basement that decided to turn into a shallow pool🚗 A car that gave up on me mid-commute🔥 And finally — the cigar that helped me unwind when it was a...

🎙️ Smoke & Steel Podcast – Episode 0.5: The Gear Test & Vintage Cigar ScoreWelcome back to the second beta test of the Smoke & Steel Podcast — or as I’m calling it, Episode 0.5. This time, I’m rocking the full podcast setup: Zoom PodTrak P4, new mics, headphones, the whole deal. I couldn’t wait to fire it up and give it a real-world test. In this episode, I ramble through:🎤 Testing ou...

🎙️ Smoke & Steel Podcast – Proof of ConceptWelcome to the Garage. Hey there, Walt here — and after years of letting this idea rattle around in the back of my head (and back burner), I’m finally giving it a shot: a no-frills, garage-recorded cigar podcast for folks who miss that shop-lounge feel. This video? It’s not Episode 1 — it’s more like Episode 0.5. A beta test. A proof of concept. A rou...

Struggling to find the perfect Christmas gift for the cigar smoker in your life? We've got you covered! In this special holiday episode, we team up with our friends Kyle and Rob from LA Cigar Collective to create the ultimate gift guide for cigar enthusiasts. Whether you're shopping for a beginner or a seasoned aficionado, we break down the best cigars, accessories, and unique items at eve...