The Burn Down Podcast

Justin has an accident in Jamaica and gets stitches in his foot! Here the story on how it happened in this week's episode of The Burn Down Podcast! Check out our website: www.burndownpodcast.com  

In the studio we have Kito Mizo, the visionary behind Alexander Cavano Watches. Kito and Eric's started a friendship over a decade ago during their days pounding the pavement, braving the elements as they went door to door, six days a week. From those shared experiences emerged Kito's daring decision to invest his entire $401K into realizing his dream of launching his own watch company. Alexander...

We have Jonas Santana in the studio this week! Jonas was our 2nd guest when we first started the podcast in 2019, it was great to chop it up in person. We discuss the success of Blackbird Cigars, Blackbird's new 30,000 square foot factory, how Jonas and the Burn Down collaborated on making The Blueprint (and our next cigar) , awesome insight about business and the cigar industry, plus more! Become...

In this episode, we delve into two awe-inspiring natural phenomena that have recently captured the world's attention: the unexpected earthquake that rattled New York and the mesmerizing solar eclipse that painted the sky with celestial wonder. www.burndownpodcast.com Bringing people together, one cigar at a time!

Francis Volpe a former college athlete and stuntman, now a social media entrepreneur who is the  co-founder of Y Not You Media. At 30 years old, Francis thrives in the fast-paced universe of social media and content creation, dedicated to propelling businesses to the forefront of their industries.  Francis shares with us  invaluable wisdom on leveraging social media to its fullest potential. His m...

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the rich history and profound craftsmanship behind San Giuseppe Cigars. Special thanks to Yianni and Niko, and the prestigious General Club for having us and being gracious hosts at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, NY. This episode brings together the masters behind the renowned cigar brand. We are privileged to have Joe Bonanno and Jason Messina,...

Join us in this captivating episode as we dive into the rich history and profound craftsmanship behind San Giuseppe Cigars. Special thanks to Yianni and Niko, and the prestigious General Club for having us and being gracious hosts at Eisenhower Park in Long Island, NY. This episode brings together the masters behind the renowned cigar brand. We are privileged to have Joe Bonanno and Jason Messina,...

In the studio we have Joe Ficchi, former body builder and currently in law enforcement picked up a trade during covid, which was the art of rolling a cigar! He started his business "The Cigar Host" He doesn't just roll cigars; Joe provides great entertainment and extensive cigar knowledge. You might have seen him on TV on the show "New Jersey Housewives".   Cigar Host Website: https://www.thecigar...

Best comedy movies from the 2000s. From Anchorman, to Superbad, to Step Brothers and more!! Become a member on our website! Exclusive discounts & giveaways! https://www.burndownpodcast.com/  

In the episode we have Chris Fontana who discusses his battles with anxiety, depression, severe weight gain, alcoholism and how it helped him develop a mindset that inspired a brand & changed everything! Chris turned his struggles into a positive mindset with his lifestyle brand Go Primal, his podcast The Primal Mindset and mindset coaching! Now at 43 years old he is 7 years sober, 100lbs ligh...

On this episode, Master Instructor of Ju-Jitsu & Judo, Sensei Frank Bonanno, joins us to talk about his 40+ years of experience in the martial arts of Ju-Jitsu and Judo.  www.burndownpodcast.com

In the studio we have William and Christian DeMeo! Will got his first start in acting in the A Bronx Tale when Will was an extra. Since then he went on to bigger things as an actor, writer and director. NOW William is the writer, director and lead in the hit Amazon Series Gravesend alongside his son Cristian a upcoming actor! Socials: @ william_demeo_ @ cristian_demeo Gravesend Series: https://www...

Super Bowl LVIII is finally here. The Kansas City Chiefs vs the San Francisco 49ers! Patrick Mahomes vs Brock Purdy....Travis Kelce vs George Kittle...Christian McCaffery vs Isaiah Pacheco...who's going to win it all! We talk about our picks and predictions, as well as reviewing some of the Conference Championship games and giving our opinions on what went wrong! Is the NFL really rigged? It might...

The Sopranos are on The Burn Down Podcast for the shows 25th Anniversary !Jason Cerbone (Jackie Jr.), Dan Grimaldi (Patsy Parisi) & Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo) talk Sopranos, each of there favorite moment with James Gandolfini (WOW), their new venture Omerta Cigars & Coffee & so much more! Order your Omerta products here: https://www.caffeomerta.com/   Follow their socials: Jason...

Kevin Nicholas aka The Modern Mentalist comes on The Burn Down Podcast and BLOWS OUR MIND! Kevin talks with us on honing his craft at 13 years old for his passion of magic and being a mentalist. His work has taken him around the world to some of the most exclusive entertainment events and performing with a roster of celebrities clients like Paris Hilton, Baker Mayfield, Shane Gillis, Michael Strah...

We wanted to see what AI thought about cigars. We ask ChatGPT questions about cigars... What are the best cigar and drink pairings? What is the best cigars? What are the best cigar and food pairings? Do you know The Burn Down Podcast?!?   Become a member on our website! Exclusive discounts & giveaways! https://www.burndownpodcast.com/

You might have seen Big Joe talking about his Kia Sorento on TikTok a few years ago, that old news Big Joe is huge media personality now, appearing in commercials, tv shows and movies! Every where he goes people recognize Big Joe. Joe Gambino sits down with Eric & Justin at the BDP studio to talk about his Italian upbringing in Astoria Queens, how his life changed after one viral video and so...

Erik Coleman the NFL veteran is back with The Burn Down Podcast, this time in the studio! Erik Coleman is a 9-year NFL veteran who played multiple seasons with the Jets, Falcons, and Lions between 2004-2012. In this episode, we discuss Erik's journey from growing in Washington to making it to the NFL,  going up against Chad Johnson in his 1st game from trying his first cigar with Ray Lewis to the...

This episode we have the pleasure of having in the studio, the funny, compassionate and down to earth individual Wanda Hernandez! She is the dynamic CEO behind Stixxx & Stones Cigars, she sits with us and shares with us her story from her roots in the Bronx to her journey as a former police officer to becoming a cigar brand owner!    www.burndownpodcast.com - CLICK HERE to purchase Our cigar "...

Neal McDonough, a Christian actor, was BLACKLISTED from Hollywood for 2 years after refusing to do sex scenes, out of respect for his wife! What is this world coming to?! www.burndownpodcast.com - CLICK HERE to purchase Our cigar "The Blueprint", Merch and Accessories.  Become a member! $5 a month. Exclusive discounts and monthly giveaways!  

In this week’s episode we review the TOP cigar news articles of 2023 WHILE taste testing our new Connecticut blend cigar. Some good things happened in the world of cigars in 2023 and it’s going to get better when we complete our next blend! Thank you, ENJOY! www.burndownpodcast.com - CLICK HERE to purchase Our cigar "The Blueprint", Merch and Accessories.  Become a member! $5 a month. Exclusive di...

What is this world coming to? With the men identifying as women, women identifying as men...what's with all the "woke-ness" ??? Let's talk about it on this episode of The Burn Down Podcast.  www.burndownpodcast.com - CLICK HERE to purchase Our cigar "The Blueprint", Merch and Accessories.  Become a member! $5 a month. Exclusive discounts and monthly giveaways!  

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This episode of the Burn Down we bring a lot of FLAVORRR, discussing some hilarious Thanksgiving stories as well as traditions. DID we say we are TESTING our new blend for our next cigar!? www.burndownpodcast.com - CLICK HERE to purchase Our cigar "The Blueprint", Merch and Accessories.  Become a member! $5 a month. Exclusive discounts and monthly giveaways!

From cutters and ashtrays, to trumpets and women's heels - Robert Glick, aka "Art de Fumar" turns cigar bands into works of art! We interviewed Robert to find out more about his passion for creating these beautiful and unique pieces. Join us on this episode of The Burn Down Podcast! www.burndownpodcast.com Become a member! $5 a month. Exclusive discounts and giveaways! Merch and accessories availa...