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This week Tony and Fingers asked themselves "what would be the perfect drink for Independence Day weekend?"

The answer was beer. But they couldn't get away from their bourbon roots. So, the guys decided to put it all together by drinking the Dragon’s Milk White, Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout from the New Holland Brewing Company.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Dragon’s Milk White, the guys smoked The American cigar from J.C. Newman.

There's a bipartisan movement in Congress to get the FDA out of regulating premium cigars. Tony explains why this is a great idea that is long overdue.

A North Carolina restaurant has added a 20% gratuity called a ‘Fair Wage Service Fee’ to every bill for dine-in customers. The restaurant owner sees the fee as a method to close the wage gap between staff who did not make tips and those who did. Will customers go along with this new fee? Should they?

Meanwhile in Texas, a restaurant chain is offering teenagers the opportunity to earn $50,000 as an attempt to lure workers to seek gainful employment. The process involves hiring teens and training them in-house to move into management. Will this be the new way business hire people?

There is a new weight loss tool which gets wired into a patient's mouth that looks like some sort of torture device. The fellas describe it, and list the many reasons why it's a bad idea.

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This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers were thrown a curveball. Due to some flooding, their favorite cigar lounge was closed. That, along with some rain, forced them to record this episode from Tony's garage. Being they were at Tony's house, he went into his personal liquor cabinet and pulled out a gem -- a bottle of Horse Soldier Signature Barrel Strength Bourbon.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Horse Soldier Signature Barrel Strength Bourbon, they review the Jaime Garcia Reserva Especial cigar.

Normally the fellas do not review ice cream, but Häagen-Dazs makes a pint that cannot be ignored. Häagen-Dazs Bourbon Praline Pecan ice cream is sampled and Fingers fell in love. Is it a good candidate for a milkshake or a bourbon float? They tell you.

Much of the national conversation last week revolved around Britney Spears' conservatorship. Many of the restrictions that came to light after her highly anticipated hearing were shocking. Should her father still be in charge of her affairs? Tony breaks down why this story is more than just celebrity news.

Speaking of shocking, the New York Times made some shocking claims about Subway's Tuna Sandwich. Their lab reports are in -- what are we to believe?

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Tony and Fingers are a little early celebrating Independence Day, but quite honestly -- you can never be too early when you're celebrating America. And a good way to celebrate America is to turn to Jack Daniel's -- specifically Gentleman Jack.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey, the guys review the Camacho Liberty Series 2021 cigar.

There continues to be supply chain issues for many businesses across the country. The latest product that has become harder to find is chicken wings. Restaurants are pulling them from their menus. Will things get better soon? Is Fingers in a panic?

Meanwhile in Girl Scout Cookieland, millions of Thin Mints and other Girl Scout cookie offerings may go to waste due to the difficulty of running a cookie sale during a pandemic. What's the solution?

The Washington D.C. Council passed a bill banning the sale of flavored tobacco products, such as flavored e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The guys go into detail as to why it's a bad bill.

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Tony is drawn to people who create interesting things. He is also drawn to people who like to create something different. So, this week, Tony and Fingers review something interesting and different -- Rabbit Hole Cavehill 4 Grain Bourbon.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with Rabbit Hole Cavehill 4 Grain Bourbon, the guys review the Diamond Crown Black Diamond Marquis cigar.

Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and the crew reviews some of the items that are being teased for the big sale. What looks good? What doesn't look like a good deal? They dive in.

Also, in a move that will make its fans around the United States very happy, Costco is bringing back a very popular member experience. Will it draw more people in to shop? Should they have done it weeks ago?

And in some of the most unsurprising news of the year -- the popularity of the name Karen for newborn girls has plummeted. We can thank social media for that! The guys show their sympathy for Karen Nation.

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This week on the big show, Tony and Fingers review a single malt whiskey. But this isn't at all what you would expect when you hear "single malt." On this episode, the guys review the Westland American Oak Single Malt. How will this compare to other single malts Tony and Fingers have tried in the past?

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Westland American Oak Single Malt, they review the Davidoff Dominicana Toro cigar.

Not too long ago, hackers went after America's fuel supply by launching a cyberattack on computers that managed the Colonial Pipeline. Recently, our food supply was attacked. The world's largest meat supply company was forced to shut down slaughterhouses because of a cyberattack. How can we prevent these attacks in the future? Can we unite as a nation to come up with a solution to this problem?

A lot of crazy things have recently been put up for sale/auction. A cigar butt that was discarded by Winston Churchill just sold at an auction. A chicken nugget that kinda looks like the state of Indiana was listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The asking prices will surprise you! Who buys this stuff? Would you?

Speaking of buying stuff -- Amazon Prime Day is coming! When? The guys will fill you in on what you need to know.

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Over the course of producing Eat! Drink! Smoke!, Tony has become a rye drinker. Which is why he was very excited to revisit Pikesville Rye.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Paired with the Pikesville Rye is the Mil Días Escogidos Edición Limitada 2021 cigar from Crowned Heads.

Amazon has become a bigger player in streaming entertainment after it acquired MGM. That's right, Amazon now owns James Bond and Rocky! How will this impact streaming services and how they produce their content?

Fingers Malloy has News of the Week, including reports of more violence targeting flight attendants who are enforcing federal guidelines during air travel, and big changes that had an impact on the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremony.

Kelly Clarkson will replace Ellen DeGeneres and her weekday talkshow in 2022. Who still watches daytime talk? Will this move work?

Popeye's has a new chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich war rages on!

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Life comes at you fast. The week, Fingers is in Michigan dealing with family stuff. Tony is on his back deck, enjoying a beautiful summerlike day. But being in two separate states didn't stop Eat! Drink! Smoke!, or their review of Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke!. Tony paired his Guinness Nitro Cold Brew Coffee with an Epic Ten cigar from AJ Fernandez. Fingers smoked a Black Market by Alec Bradley.

Ford is shutting down production of its popular F-150 pickup truck. Why is this happening and will it impact the used car/truck market?

Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including cigar tax updates in a couple of big states. Also, many restaurants are still struggling to staff their establishments as they deal with another potential problem... cicadas.

Tony is looking for another car. What should he buy? Drop some suggestions over here -- Eat! Drink! Smoke!

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Wheated bourbon continues to be all the rage. But Boone County 7-year Single Barrel Wheated bourbon seems to have a rage all its own! (It's not rage. It's love, I tell you. Love! - Fingers)

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Paired with the Boone County bourbon is the Davidoff Colorado Claro Special "T" cigar.

The big story is the Chick-Fil-A sauce shortage. That's right, a real shortage of the to-die-for dipping sauce. But don't worry, we have a great copycat recipe on the Facebook page.

Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the new bourbon in a can out of Utah. What did Elon Musk do to crypto currency? They say meat will ruin your body, but Tony and Fingers just don't care.

Late Night TV has never had much success in the streaming world, but Conan is giving it a try with HBO Max and services like Peacock are trying it out. What's wrong with late night, and can streaming save what used to be a valuable time slot?

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Our bourbon hunters have tracked down the rare and elusive Crown Royal Peach whisky! Was it worth the wait? Was it worth the money? Is it really that great with iced tea?

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the Peach, they review the Zino Nicaragua cigar.

Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including the latest assault from the Food and Drug Administration on the cigar industry (Acid lovers, beware!) Reverse searing your steaks and burgers is the way to go. And a 4 year-old purchased over $2000 worth of SpongeBob Squarepants popsicles using his mom's Amazon account.

Inside Edition says they bought a $1000 bottle of fake bourbon. And the serious problem of hiring in restaurants has gotten even worse.

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May is here and with that, the return of warmer weather. It was over 80 degrees and Tony had the urge to order a beer. So, the guys reviewed the Big Wave Golden Ale from the Kona Brewing Company.

Tony Katz and Fingers Malloy host Eat! Drink! Smoke! recorded live at Blend Bar Cigar in Indianapolis, IN. Along with the golden ale, they review the Camacho Ecuador cigar.

Fingers Malloy has the News of the Week, including information on a bill being considered by Congress to raise premium cigar taxes in a very big way. Also, is the Biden Administration after your beef? There's good news -- employers are so desperate to hire people that they're offering signing bonuses. Job openings are everywhere!

Guinness now sells a cold brew coffee drink in a can. Some of Kanye West's shoes went up for auction. You won't believe what someone paid for them!

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