Sticks and Stories

Sticks:  BattleBorn, by EP Carrillo   now Casa Carrillo, limited production (@trevorsliquor). Also they are at @churchillsaz Padron Black label series, limited production (@fumarcigars) Gatekeeper, by Alec Bradley (@fumarcigars) Stories:  Carlos discusses his history and introduction to cigars We discuss cigar facings and the dynamics which collide to bring them to consumers. Gary and Carlos discu...

Sticks:  Oliva V Serie: Melanio, 70 ring gauge specially made for Fox Cigar Dunbarton Sombremesa Oliva, Nub Habano Story:  Sci-Fi book review, Wandering Earth by Cixin Liu ( HERE ) Recording in November, released 12/3/25 @churchillsaz Look for our audiobook series to drop soon in 2026!!!  Send us Fan Mail Support the show For audiences 21 and older. 

Sticks:  Fuente , Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year)  Quesada , Oktoberfest - ca. 2014, Salomon pressed, 50/33 Alec Bradley , Black Market Filthy Ghooligan Stories:  Haus of Health Smokers stories You smoke cigars (or participate in combustion), now what?  How smokers did during pandemic time Urgent care & functional medicin...

Sticks:  Fuente , Anejo 888 (Anejo comes out twice a year, around father's day and during the part later in the year)  Quesada , Oktoberfest - ca. 2014, Salomon pressed, 50/33 Alec Bradley , Black Market Filthy Ghooligan Stories:  Haus of Health Smokers stories You smoke cigars (or participate in combustion), now what?  How smokers did during pandemic time Urgent care & functional medicin...

The Sticks:  El Septimo, King Sargon CT Churchill Tatuaje, The Jekyll Tatuaje, The Hyde The Story: In this episode of Sticks and Stories, we have special guest Amber who explains how she transitioned into the e-foil business during a time when the world was facing massive change. Today, e-foil has gone from an obscure activity to a sought after sport, ideal for the cigar leisure community.  Check...

We recorded two episode today (last Monday in September 2025).  The Sticks:   Here we are finishing up CAO -Stokk cigar while Lonnie tests the waters with something new.  The Stories: Lonnie reviews Asimov's I,Robot based on the recommendation by Gary. Of course the conversation veers off its hinges with regulars Tina and Gary, chatting with Lonnie at Churchills. Mentions:  I,Robot by Issac A...

We are sharing a story from Gary on his pre-Vietnam tour.  Today Gary discusses a training exercise which didn't go as planned.  Mentions:  Loach helicopter: HERE Fort Rucker: HERE Cigar mentioned: HERE Today we recorded 2 exciting episodes (end of Sept 2025) so stay tuned for the second one to be released this week!  Grab your favorite cigar/pipe, coffee or whiskey and listen to this episode...

We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft.  Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play and distinguishes between a Poker Player and someone who plays poker. Features his 5 rules for poker success.  Mentions:  Women in Poker, Arizona: Desert_Sharks_Poker   World Series of Poker: Website Card counting...sor...

The Sticks: My Father, JFR and CAO-Stokk The Stories: We got great feedback and viewership for the poker chat with Cortez so he's back to talk more about the craft.  Today Cortez continues the conversation on mastering Poker play with his  5 rules and distinguishes between a Poker Player and someone who plays poker.  Mentions:  Women in Poker, Arizona: Desert_Sharks_Poker   World Series of Po...

Part II with Cortez is out! He talks more poker, other games and free time sports (snowboarding) and we shoot the breeze over cigars. Today we had JFR (Gary) and Cortez and I had Southern Draw (Jacob's Ladder & Cedrus).  Grab your favorite cigar and coffee/scotch as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories.  Mentions:  Mark Zuckerberg MMA/martial arts: HERE Hopsin Rapper: HERE The...

In Part I, we host our guest Cortez who is an avid poker player and new to cigar smoking. He started playing cards around age 7 and has now created an art around the game.  He talks his favorite cigar, what beginning poker players should watch for and more. Grab your favorite cigar and coffee/whiskey as you listen to this episode of Sticks and Stories.  Part 2 to publish next week!  Mentions and F...

The Sticks: Cohiba Red Dot, Andalusian Bull by LFD, Pappy Van Winkle (Maduro), and Double Ligero by LFD.  The Stories: Jack continues his conversation on flight instruction, his cross-country flight this week while Gary presses him on career path. Gary discusses his preference of aircraft and how he came to the conclusion that after Vietnam he would go into airplane sales.  Tina talks charity with...

The Sticks: Cohiba Red Dot, Andalusian Bull by LFD, Pappy Van Winkle (Maduro), and Double Ligero by LFD.  The Story : Today we host Jack Kenley who contracts as a flight instructor. Retired baseball player and current aviator looking to expand his knowledge and experience in cigar and aviation. Gary and Jack talk shop while Tina talks about cigar lounges in the Valley and the charity of the cigar...

The Sticks: Padron 1964 and 1926. The Stories: Continuing the conversation on business ventures, Tony illustrates how he has been mentored throughout his early adulthood ("Rich Dad" scenario) which helped to develop his business acumen.  We then discuss AI and self-driving cars...has it become sentient and how will we adapt and/or harness its power.  Grab a smoke and your favorite libati...

Why this Podcast? Tune in to find out.... Tina talks finding cigar lounges in the Valley (Phoenix-Scottsdale). Gary is surprisingly safe after a business trip turns into a coup and Travis represents for the Next-Gen Aficionados. Special Mentions:  South America - The official language of Uruguay is Uruguayan Spanish...  Belgrade turmoil- In the 1999's, there were airstrikes due to ethnic wars...

Ryan talks his first time smoking a cigar, what new cigar enthusiasts should expect and wrapper, filler, binder.  He also discusses the important roles that women play in this whole business.  Grab a smoke and your favorite libation or coffee while you listen to this Sticks and Stories episode.  This episode was recorded at Churchill's Fine Cigars in Scottsdale, AZ:  18529 N Scottsdale Rd Sui...