The Ash Holes

Today we ask who’s your Cigar Starting 5 if you were to start a “Cigar Team” and had to pick 4 other people to lead you to success who would it be & why!? Could be anyone from master blender, corporate officer, spokesperson, or cigar roller! No wrong answers here!

With the Padron Ruby Red Exclusive Edition Release Around The Corner we ask why make a great cigar once?! Sometimes a cigar comes out & it’s a big hit then its never to be seen again. Why do manufacturers do this? & what could change it for the future?

Summer is in full swing, lets talk about the new hot cigars of the summer 2025 & what’s still left to come out this cigar smoking season!

We’re smoking Outcast Cigars this week so it’s a good time to ask are Women Outcasts In the Cigar Industry?? Times have changed & there’s lots of women involved in all aspects the business from stores to Corporate Leaders but are the challenges still the same for women in the industry?

2025 has been a very different year for cigars than last 5 & it’s time for cigar retailers to work on better strategies for this year & we’re here to help!

The Micallef Black Firecracker has debuted & we’re gonna review it live on the show while we talk about the history of Dave’s most explosive creation, the firecracker cigar size!

Father’s Day is this Sunday & it's time for our Father's Day Cigar Gift Guide 2025!  We have the perfect cigar gifts for you to get your Dad or someone special who loves cigars! 

This week on a Special Ash Heels episode, let’s talk about the people who got us into cigars! How did these people influence us to not only start smoking cigars but make it our careers!?

Memorial Day is in the books & Summer is here! Let’s discuss the new cigars coming out in the Summer of 2025 & talk about what we’re looking forward to lighting up the most!

This week on The Ash Holes, Drew Newman of JC Newman Cigars joins us live! This May marks J.C. Newman’s 130th Anniversary & Drew Newman is here to share the story of JC Newman with us!

Perdomo Legacy debuted last week at Two Guys & is red hot! Let’s talk about this new cigar & how Perdomo has made launching new products so successful!

The New England Cigar Expo & Two Guys Smoke Shop’s 40th Anniversary Party  VIP & 2-Day Tickets are SOLD OUT! ONLY 1 Day Tickets Remain Lets talk about our experiences at the Expo since we’ve all either been or worked the last two events. Plus what we’re excited for this year! 

Let’s talk colors in cigar packaging, why are they important & why does it change so much of what’s in & what’s not!? Also New England Cigar Expo tickets are on sale this Saturday! Let’s talk about what you get & what’s happening

PCA 2025 is in the books! What happened at the show? Any surprises or stories to tell. Including Dave witnessed the official unveiling of the Perdomo Legacy.

Dave has been doing cigar podcasting for over 15 years. On today's episode, we talk about the past, present and future of cigar podcasts. Join us as we broadcast live on location from Studio 21 Podcast Cafe high above Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, New Hampshire on the United Podcast Network, every Tuesday @ 4pm.

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s PCA week lets talk about whats coming, what’s hot & how tariffs may affect cigars & this trade show in a BIG way!

This week on The Ash Holes, it's a April Fool's Mystery Show! The only thing that's for sure is there will be cigars! 

Let’s Talk About Small Cigars in 2025! Big Ring Gauges were hot for a long time but is the industry getting smaller lately? We discuss how small cigars will a BIG impact in 2025.

This week on The Ash Holes, we light up the new Gold Star from United & decide who deserves a Gold Star in Cigars for 2025!!

Lets talk bachelor parties & bachelor party cigars! Dan is doing his this week & he’ll break down the perfect planning strategy & cigars you’ll need to have a great experience whether you’re the groom or just attending the bachelor weekend!

This week on The Ash Holes, let’s talk about Cigar Marketing in 2025 with Sarah! Sarah works in marketing outside the industry what trends are hot & what could the cigar world use to make things better?

The New England Cigar Expo 2025 has been announced! Lets go over the details & what’s in store for Two Guys 40th Anniversary Party!!

Ruby Cannoli aka Dina of Two Guys just Returned from the Perdomo Factory Tour in Nicaragua. Tell us what you saw, what you learned & did you see anything we should know about!?

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s Valentine's Day this week & we're talking about Cigars We Love in 2025! We talk about our favorite's this time of year, is there anything new that has caught our eye?? Tune in to find out!!

This week on The Ash Holes, It’s Super Bowl Week! Lets talk about the perfect cigars for the big game & is there a cigar dynasty?? Also, we'll be joined by Agnes from United Cigars! We also have our Dave’s Weekly 6 pack, Weekly Top 5 and Kilt Man's Corner. Join us for as we light up the Perdomo 30th Anniversary Sun Grown Robusto!