Bret Phillips and Mark Burmeister

The Retrohale a Cigar Podcast

Comedy EN ↓ 116 episodes

The Retrohale! A mix between cigar reviews, witty banter, and guest interviews.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: theretrohale.libsyn.com

Author

Bret Phillips and Mark Burmeister

Episodes

The Retrohale - 590 Jimmy and Andrew Scott and a Spooktakular 30.10.2026 1:24:45

Sorry, I did not get to the full job of editing sounds for this weeks show. There has been a lot going on. I hope you enjoy the show... Tell a freind, Tell a Hobo... Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT

The Retrohale - 589 A Clip Show Before The Spooktakular 23.10.2026 52:31

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 588 Eric The Viking, a Punch, and the Papa Joe 16.10.2026 1:11:46

This week the guys are joined by Eric the Viking from Mississippi. Eric and Jojo smoke a couple tasty cigars and the guys rant about being a flight attendant, getting charged by an Elk, and much more... Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 587 RIP Lottie Scott. This week we have an Atabay, a Hammer and Sickle, and much more. 09.10.2026 1:04:59

RIP Lottie Scott, thoughts and prayers to the Scott family. You are all part of the Retrohale Family. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send us questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 586 The A. Flores 1975 Serie Privada Maduro 02.10.2026 58:53

Jojo smokes an A. Flores and the guys talk about masculinity, short shorts, leg crossing, fish talk, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 585 A Tribute To Bryan Bishop, an Alec Bradley Kintsugi Wabi Sabi, and much more Silliness 25.09.2026 1:17:30

This week Jojo smokes a great looking cigar, Mark gets gifted more of his favorits, and Bret doesn't smoke at all. This show is dedicated to the memory of "Bald" Bryan Bishop. His influence on this show was monstross. Thanks Bryan! As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 584 Sheriff Bob a Lunatic and a Late Hour 18.09.2026 1:04:32

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always send us questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 583 ADB The Perdomo Champagne and The Intemperance 11.09.2026 1:15:48

Tell a friend, tell a hobo.... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 582 A Gurkha's, Bananas, and a NFL Team Trivia Game 04.09.2026 1:06:51

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 581 The Espinosa Laranja Azulejo and a Late Hour 28.08.2026 1:00:23

This week, Joje smokes another cigar from the rare cigar club, Bret smoke's a Late Hour and they talk about music, the town of Jim Thorpe, Tequila, Cigars, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 580 The CAO Arcana Stokk, a Micallef Mata Fina, and Mark's Disney World Ride Rankings 21.08.2026 51:07

This week Mark recorded over the first show, so there is a quick recap and finally the release of Mark's Disney World Ride Rankings. Sorry for the mess up my friends. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send us questions and comments at theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 579 A Rocky Edge Corojo 14.08.2026 1:10:20

This week, Jodge smokes an Edge Corojo and the guys talk Uber, Hotel Breakfast, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 578 Jimmy Scott and a La Roma De Cuba 07.08.2026 1:02:48

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 577 The Guys Three Cigars They Look For in the Humidor and a Retrohale Game 31.07.2026 1:04:47

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 576 The La Palina 1948, a Rocky Patel, and a Davidoff 24.07.2026 55:49

This week, the guys talk about a few cigars, the heat, the world cup final, a game, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comment to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 575 Bret and Mark Discuss 17.07.2026 53:47

This week Jojo is down with the sickness, so Bret and Mark talk about compressors, vacations, heat, news, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 575 Bret and Mark Discuss 17.07.2026 53:47

The Retrohale - 574 an Undercrown, a Davidoff, and a Liga 10th. 10.07.2026 1:01:12

The guys recap the 4th, cigars, soccer, conservative talk radio, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 573 A Perdomo and a Diamond Crown and America 250 03.07.2026 55:21

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOT IT!

The Retrohale - 572 The Room 101 Farce Conn. and an Aging Room Rare Collection Festivo 26.06.2026 1:01:49

This week, the guys discuss holidays, cigars, looking up things, play an USA history game, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOT IT!

The Retrohale - 571 The Ghurkha Centurian Double Perfecto and the Davidoff Nicaragua 19.06.2026 1:11:27

This week Jojo is back and they all discuss cigars, vacations, UFC 250, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 570 Weekend Recap, Billards, Heat, and Cigars 12.06.2026 55:18

This week JoJo is on vacation so Mark and Bret recap the week. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 569 Some Rocky Patels and the 11th Year Anniversary 05.06.2026 1:03:59

This week the guys celebrate the 11th year anniversary and they talk liquor laws, eaags, cigars, massages, chocolate, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 568 Memorial Day Weekend and News 29.05.2026 59:59

Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always, send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!

The Retrohale - 567 The Rocky Patel Vintage '92 and the Artista Midnight Habano Maduro 22.05.2026 1:09:45

The guys talk cigars, footwear, animals, lawn mowing, news, and much more. Tell a friend, tell a hobo... As always send questions and comments to theretrohale@gmail.com and check out the after show at patreon.com/theretrohale.com Thanks for listening, ENJOY IT!