Thank you for listening to episode # 11! -Sorry, in my intro I say its episode #10! Time is flying, guys.. haha!

Today we have Jameson, one of the founders of Cigar Fest, here to tell his interesting and eventful story and how Cigar Fest came about, and what the future holds. I hope you all enjoy.

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Barclay Rex Cigar Lounge; 126 Pearl Street, Downtown NYC

Pap's Cigar Company; 817 Main Street, Downtown Lynchburg, VA

Welcome to episode #10

Today, Jacob Walker is here to make a beginner smoker a master in just two hours!

Just like that, magic!

Alright, maybe not a master, so soon, but this guy has all of the tips and tricks not only for beginners, but for long time smokers too! This episode is packed full of advice, recommendations and true passion for cigars.

Listeners, if you’re like me and want to follow Jacob’s journey reviewing incredible cigars and learning more from his experiences, follow him on instagram! @cigarreviewsbyjacob - I will also put his handle in the show notes. And you can also check him out on the Cigar Talk podcast, Episode 29!

BIG NEWS!

I am too excited to share the news with you that I have my first sponsor from my favorite lounge in NYC; Barclay Rex has welcomed the Ashes with Ash Podcast into their lounge. So, from now on, all of the episodes you hear, will be recorded in the gorgeous Rex Club lounge; 126 Pearl St, Downtown New York City. I can not wait to have you all (my future guests) come have a smoke with me in this beautiful lounge and share your story with our community. To learn more about the rich history and exciting future that is the Barclay Rex Cigar Lounge, go listen to episode number 1 of this podcast to hear Vanessa tell her and her family's story of this shop’s life in New York City for the past 106 years!

Thank you to Vanessa and the rest of the Barclay Rex family; and to you, my tobacconists and aficionado’s, I will be seeing you at the Rex Club.

Today, joining you for a smoke, is Aaron from the StraightCut podcast! He’s here to talk about how he got into cigars, his support of the sisters of the leaf community and how his podcast came about along with heartfelt story about his most memorable cigar. I hope yo all enjoy

Go check out the StraightCut podcast, listening to them really is like lounging in your favorite shop, listening to your friends.

Instagram: @thestraightcut

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-straight-cut/id1462222908

Today Jennifer is here to tell us her story of how she got into smoking cigars, her awesome outdoor work life as a utility forester and she talks a bit about her passion for weight lifting! Follow her on Instagram @plumesofmt.hood

@jessicaleslie13 jumped on a call with me from British Columbia to talk about her experience getting into cigar and a little bit about her life as an caregiver for autistic children. Stay tuned as we dig into our saved cigar bands to talk about our favorites and least favorites, and for my Canadian listeners - Jessica has some great tips and tricks on getting the best deals on cigars in Canada!

Bec (aka: @the_onceuponadram) is here to tell us her story about how she started and where she is growing with her passion and knowledge of cigars, whiskey and other spirits. Join us as we talk cigars, distilleries, horses and an unexpected cigar + drink pairing!

Cynn Coburn is a motivational speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, counselor, educator, a mom and all around bad ass! Is here to tell us her story, talk about cigars and tell us about the incredible experience she is currently undergoing having just moved to Nicaragua. Cynn has this gift to have amazing conversation with that leaves you feeling inspired and humble. I hope this episode brings you as much joy as having this conversation brought me. You can find her on instagram @cynncoburn and her husband too @joshuacoburn.

Mrs Hard Ash is here to tell us her story of how she go into smoking cigars and her intriguing and ambitious future with them. Follow Justina on instagram @mrs_hard_ash then follow @ashholecigarclub_al and her husband @Hard_Ash_Cigar_Society and check out his cigar podcast; SuperStogieBros! 

Octavia from HERficianado talks tips on joining the cigar aficionado community as a woman, celebrities we would smoke with, pairing cigars with chocolate, crazy lounge experiences, rolling cigars, glass cigar lounges in Dubai and so much more!!

Listen in to hear from @weirdanomaly from @weirdcrewpodcast talk about his experience with cigars, Las Vegas, advice on how to get an Opus X and how to avoid buying fake Cuban cigars! 

For the cigar discount deal, go to https://www.papscigarco.com/ and use promo code ASHES25 for 25% off! Or go into the shop and show Rick & the guys that you liked and subscribed to my podcast and get that 25% off in person and check out the shop! 817 Main Street, Lynchburg, VA