The Smoked Debrief

In this special edition of  The Smoked Debrief , we sit down with  Scott Jansen , President of  Warfighter Tobacco Company , to light up the  Warfighter Nightshift  and dive deep into what it means to build a brand forged by vets, for vets, and for anyone who knows what it’s like to walk through the fire. This episode isn’t about marketing fluff — it’s about the grind behind the blend, the stories...

In this episode of The Smoked Debrief, Hollywood and Jim spark up the Warfighter Tobacco “Hero”, a cigar with a name that carries weight. Built by veterans, for those who serve and support, this stick aims to honor the warrior spirit—but does it actually deliver the flavor to match the firepower? We break it down with our straight-shootin’, no-BS review. Bold smokes, real talk, and a nod to those...

This week, we light up what might be the legendary Cohiba Behike — or it might be the best damn fake ever rolled in a basement with Wi-Fi and ambition. Hollywood and Jim dive deep into this “allegedly real” Cuban masterpiece to find out if it's the holy grail of cigars or just a Havana hoodwink. From the band to the burn, we break it down like cigar detectives — and trust us, this stick had us...

In this special episode of  The Smoked Debrief , Hollywood and Jim get their hands on a true rarity—the  Dunbarton Sobremesa Brûlée Blue Unicorn . With fewer of these rolled than sightings of Bigfoot in dress shoes, this ultra-limited cigar promises a refined, creamy, and downright magical smoking experience. But is it legendary—or just legendary in price? We put this mythical stick to the test wi...

This ain’t just a cigar — it’s a relic. Hollywood and Jim spark up the  Partagás Limited Reserve 1996 , a unicorn-level smoke aged longer than some people’s marriages. Handcrafted with vintage 1996 Cameroon wrapper and Dominican fillers, this cigar drips elegance, power, and straight-up legacy. We break down what 20+ years of aging does to flavor, draw, and soul — and whether this legendary stick...

In this episode of  The Smoked Debrief , Jim Young and Hollywood Heard get bougie with the  Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve  cigar—a stick so fancy it might just judge  you  while you smoke it. Is it worth the hype and the high-society name, or is it just a smoke in a tuxedo? We break down the flavors, the flex, and the fanfare with our signature no-BS, slightly silly, veteran-style take. Light it...

This episode hits different — Hollywood and Jim ignite the  Hooten Young Midnight Hammer , a special edition smoke forged in tribute to warriors who walk in darkness and hit hard when it counts. Bold, blacked-out, and battle-tested, this stick doesn’t whisper... it  strikes . We break down the flavor, the mission behind the blend, and why this cigar carries the weight of real-world grit. Full-bodi...

In this powerhouse episode of  The Smoked Debrief , Jim Young and Hollywood Heard sit down with special guest  Eric Tansey —veteran, author, podcaster, and the unapologetic voice behind  Pig Latin . We light up premium cigars and dive deep into the raw truths of brotherhood, grit, and the fight for authenticity in a world drowning in fake narratives. Tansey doesn’t hold back—sharing stories from t...

We lit up the infamous  CAO Sopranos Edition  — the cigar that tried to make whacking people and puffing smoke classy. With a name that cashes in on mob mystique, we ask the real question: is this stick actually good… or just a novelty wrapped in marketing flash? Hollywood and Jim don’t hold back as we dissect the hype, the flavor, and whether it deserves a spot in your humidor — or the trunk of a...