A Cigar Hustlers Podcast

This week the boys reflect on the last year and the Herf’s growth. We discuss the future of the show and things we look forward to for next year. Also big time updates on Jerry’s potential heart attack over fantasy football. We then ended with a final review of the year the Catastrophic Failure  from our boys at Powstanie. 

Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a criminals daring escape attempt, a Walmart villain chasing TikTok clout, and a twerking porch pirate that returns to the scene of the crime.

Caleb’s got news this week with a new release from J. London. Olivia becomes the official cigar of the cigar smoking championship (apparently that’s a thing), and lastly an all new expression from Old Forester.

Cigar: Powstanie Catastrophic Failure

Whiskey: Four Roses Single Barrel OESK

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In this episode, we dive into some trending and headline-grabbing topics, including:

   •   Gal Gadot’s shocking revelation about surviving a massive blood clot during her pregnancy.

   •   Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves proposing to his girlfriend after clinching a playoff spot for the first time since 2020.

   •   Commanders’ playoff success as Jayden Daniels shines again.

   •   Remembering the 39th U.S. President, Jimmy Carter, who passed away at age 100, as tributes pour in honoring his remarkable legacy.

 

Next, we tackle cigar industry news with a look at Warped’s New Day, which has reached a dozen retailers.

 

Then, we share a wild and dangerous Florida story about an Osceola County pizza delivery driver charged with murder following a dispute over a tip.

 

And, of course, we wrap up with our weekly shoutouts:

   •   Shop of the Week: Riverside Cigars

   •   Listener of the Week: William Cooper

 

Tune in for all this and more on Episode 368!

This week the boys finally get to the Davidoff Year of the Dragon. This stick started off the year surrounded by controversy due to a lawsuit. We discussed that and a little more about this cigar. Then Caleb and Jerry address Gio’s wardrobe choice for the show. Then we followed up with talk of the upcoming holiday and our top X-mas movies. Hint the only acceptable top answer is Die Hard. There were some surprise dark horse candidates though.

Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a knock off dentist, a college drug ring gone digital, and a naughty nun that brings a surprise appearance from Father Caleb!

Caleb’s got news this week with new releases from Crowned Heads and Domain Cigars. Then a new project from Mammoth featuring a whiskey made from 150 year old grains recovered from a ship wreck!

Cigar: Davidoff Year Of The Dragon

Whiskey: Dark Arts Small Batch Whiskey

Cigars and whiskey were purchased by Down To Herf Podcast.

A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars!

Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!

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In this jam-packed episode, we kick things off with trending topics: the Dallas Cowboys squeak by Tampa with a nail-biting 26-24 victory, President Joe Biden commutes the death sentence for 37 of 40 federal criminals, and Nissan and Toyota discuss a merger that could make them the third-largest automobile retailer in the world. Plus, it’s Festivus! We share some grievances and take a look at who’s open on Christmas Day.

 

Then, we dive deep into Cigar Aficionado’s Top 25 Cigars of 2024, breaking down the list and sharing our thoughts on the year’s hottest smokes. Don’t miss it!

This week Mikey sits down for an intimate talk during a special in store experience event with Steve Saka

This week the boys visit the realm of $100 dollar sticks again. This time it’s the Placencia Alma del Fuego Ometepe. The boys discuss this industry trend and this special release from Placencia. That wasn’t all that we discussed as the boys talked about recent family events and life changes coming up for the new year! Then they even added the answered a fantastic question what’s the dumbest thing you spent 100 dollars on.

Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a story about a French man faking his age to dominate youth hockey, a bombshell hit woman, and the infamous hawk tuah girl is in hot water!

Caleb’s got news this week with a new year of the snake being released, stolen throne dropping a special collab and new expression from Blue Run!

Cigar: Plasencia Ometepe

Whiskey: Penelope Valencia

Cigars and whiskey were purchased by Down To Herf Podcast.

A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars! Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!

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This week on the Cigar Hustlers Podcast, Episode 366 brings you a mix of trending topics and cigar news. We dive into the Niners calling out De’Vondre Campbell, Colby Covington’s heated words for LeBron James before UFC Tampa, and Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury against the Browns. Plus, we unpack ABC’s $15 million settlement over Trump’s presidential library and Yellowstone’s emotional finale tribute.

 

On the cigar side, we cover Espinosa’s sales team changes in Florida, Altadis U.S.A.’s upcoming price increases, Lefthand Cigar Co.’s High Maka Maka launch, and record-high premium cigar imports in 2024. Don’t miss details on Domain Cigars’ new Entropy release and the debut of the first Gellis family cigar to hit stores.

 

We wrap up with a classic Florida story: a Lakeland woman’s wild threats to her insurance company. Tune in for all the action!

This week the boys have the pleasure of being joined in studio by one of the best in the industry, Michael Herklots. Michael is founder and owner of Ferio Tego cigars and has been in the cigar industry at every level and has a unique artistic approach to blending his cigars. We talk about his process as well as how he factors every detail when blending in order to make his cigar tell a story while you smoke.

Patrol gone wild is back again this week and features cemetery vandals and auto theft, An influencer caught in a murder for hire plot, and the 2024 Bonnie and Clyde getting their yoga pants fix.

Caleb’s got more news this week with the UK proposing a generational tobacco ban, a compilation 5 pack of 5 blenders work being released by Principle, and Ass Pocket Whiskey No.2 officially released!

Cigar: Ferio Tego Summa Corona gorda

Whiskey: Russell's 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Cigars Donated by Ferio Tego and whiskey was purchased by Down To Herf Podcast.

A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, and Small Batch Cigars!

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This week, we dive into the hottest topics making headlines:

   •   Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs face allegations in a shocking civil lawsuit.

   •   Daniel Penny acquitted of criminally negligent homicide—what it means after the dismissal of his manslaughter charge.

   •   The Golden Globe nominations are out—who’s leading the pack this year?

   •   The Kansas City Chiefs clinch the AFC West in a dramatic walk-off field goal win against the Chargers.

 

In Industry News, we explore:

   •   Hutch’s Super Villain Series launch and its bold new direction.

   •   The opening of the Cigar Family Academy of Arts in the Dominican Republic.

   •   Plasencia’s exclusive Year of the Snake Culebra.

   •   The upcoming Supreme Leaf Royal Perfecto, set to drop in early 2025.

   •   Alex Goldman joining Brandshopper, the parent company of CigarPage.com.

   •   Luciano Cigars and ATL Cigar Co. part ways—what’s next for both brands?

 

This week’s Shop of the Week is BL Luxuries, and our Listener of the Week is Joshua Richter from the Man Stream Podcast.

 

Don’t miss this jam-packed episode filled with breaking news, industry updates, and our signature takes on all things cigars and culture.

Mo Maali from Patina Cigars returns to The Herf. Since the last time we had Mo on he’s dropped a couple new sticks and we had the pleasure of enjoying their Patine Limited Edition 2024. As the conversation got going we touched on everything from sports to the federal reserve and even a little gym etiquette. This episode was a fun conversation that really highlighted the brotherhood of the leaf and brings insight to Patina’s growing brand.

Patrol Gone Wild this week brings us a stupid thief that had no idea what he had, a DWI stop that took all sorts of crazy turns, and a dispute of potato chips that turned violent.

Caleb’s back again with a big new release from our boys at Powstanie, a proposal in Massachusetts that no one is gunna like, and a spruced up whiskey infusion that is definitely not for everyone.

Cigar: Patina LE 2024

Whiskey: Barrel Whiskey Amburana Finish B1

Cigars and whiskey were purchased by Down To Herf Podcast.

A huge thank you to our show sponsors Crowned Heads Cigars, Dunbarton Tobacco and Trust, And Small Batch Cigars!

Make sure you're checking them out for all of your cigar needs!

https://www.crownedheads.com

https://www.dunbartoncigars.com

https://www.smallbatchcigar.com Use Code "HERF" For 10% off your order! (Some Exclusions apply)

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