Paul tells about his life with a man who inprired him to alway be a GOOD MAN. It was stressed so strongly that the words are embedded on the only poster up in the studio. That story from many years ago, mixes with the present CIGAR STORIES podcast. This is the origin story of this podcast.  Paul's back in the studio synthesizing two stories and two outstanding men: Harold and Assaf.

Can you keep the feeling of vacation after it’s over??   Paul’s friend Sam figured out how to do it.  This episode finds Paul sharing a story about his friend Sam's epic adventure in tropical Key West. Sam, on a mission to find the perfect cigar for his buddy Paul, embarks on a journey that takes him deep into the heart of the island's cigar culture. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, from local store owners to feisty street performers who have had eccentric adventures of their own. But it's not all fun and games for Sam – he takes his quest seriously, determined to find the ultimate smoke for his pal.As Sam delves deeper into Key West's cigar scene, he discovers a hidden gem – a vintage cigar shop that only builds a masterful premium cigar once a year onthe summer solstice. With the help of the shop's eccentric owner named Butch, Sam finally finds the perfect cigar, and more importantly, a way to keep the spirit of his vacation alive long after he's returned home.
Join us for this funny, quirky and heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and the search for the perfect smoke. Whether you're a seasoned cigar aficionado or just love a good story, you won't want to miss this episode.

"Mark Twain's Cigar Tales: From Muse to Mischief"  Episode 1 finds Paul at Key West's Island Cigar Company's Robusto Cigar Bar. Customers and passersby made up the studio audience for the episode. Beside customer interviews, Paul soaks up the tropical environment, enjoys a Toro and retells accounts of how Mark Twain used the presence of a cigar to write, pilot a steamboat and heist a few of his friends' high-end stogies. Welcome to the podcast! Escape.